As part of a visit to the State of Illinois, the Consulate General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in New York participated in the Central Asia Business Expo Chicago 2026 (CABXPO), an international forum that brought together representatives of the business communities of Central Asia and the United States, DKNews.kz reports.
The event served as an important platform for discussions on trade, investment, innovation and international business cooperation.
Kazakh entrepreneurs contribute to stronger economic ties
During the forum, meetings were held with representatives of Kazakh businesses successfully operating across the United States in sectors such as:
- logistics
- financial services
- legal services
- digital technologies
- consulting
- other business industries
Kazakh entrepreneurs were recognized for their contribution to strengthening economic relations between Kazakhstan and the United States through business partnerships and joint projects.
Meetings held with Illinois officials and business leaders
On the sidelines of the forum, Consul General of Kazakhstan R. Tleulin held a series of meetings with representatives of government and business institutions in Illinois.
Among those participating in the discussions were:
- Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza
- Deputy Director of the Office of Trade and Investment at the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Margo Markopoulos
- Executive Vice President of Business Development at World Business Chicago Jessica Andujar-Redman
- representatives of the American business community
The discussions focused on opportunities to deepen trade, economic and investment cooperation between Kazakhstan and the United States.
Focus on investment and regional partnerships
The parties explored prospects for attracting American companies to projects in Kazakhstan and discussed ways to expand interregional cooperation between Kazakhstan and the State of Illinois.
Special attention was given to:
- investment opportunities
- industrial cooperation
- agribusiness development
- logistics and transportation
- digital technologies
- innovation-driven projects
The meetings also highlighted growing interest in building direct connections between businesses and regional institutions on both sides.
New contacts and future cooperation
The forum resulted in the establishment of new business contacts and the identification of promising areas for future cooperation.
Participants reaffirmed their mutual interest in expanding partnerships across a range of sectors and continuing dialogue aimed at increasing trade and investment flows.
Why this matters
The United States remains one of Kazakhstan’s important economic partners, while Illinois is one of the country’s leading industrial and business centers.
Strengthening ties with regional governments, business organizations and investors can create new opportunities for trade, investment and technological cooperation, while supporting Kazakhstan’s efforts to diversify its economy and attract international capital.
