EU Sees Investment Opportunities In Kazakhstan's Mangystau Region
Simkić made the statement during a meeting with Mangystau Region Governor Nurdaulet Kilybay on October 28. The sides discussed expanding cooperation in transport and logistics, energy, environmental protection and tourism, as well as boosting the region's investment potential.
The meeting also focused on strengthening the EU-Kazakhstan partnership, developing trade and economic ties, and improving transport infrastructure, including the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), also known as the Middle Corridor, which connects Europe and Central Asia and is intended to facilitate trade and freight transport.
Kilybay highlighted Mangystau's geographical location and transport and logistics potential, particularly the importance of the effective use and further development of the ports of Aktau and Kuryk. He also noted the region's tourism potential and said the regional administration was ready to support joint initiatives aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and boosting the local economy.
Simkić highlighted the region's investment potential for European businesses and noted opportunities to expand cooperation in tourism.
The region's trade turnover with EU member states totaled $872 million in January-September 2026, according to the regional governor's press service.
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