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Kazakhstan–Bulgaria Business Council Established in Sofia
Organized by the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) and the Chamber of International Commerce of Kazakhstan, with the support of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan and with the participation of the Bulgaria–Kazakhstan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BKCCI), the Kazakhstan–Bulgaria Business Council was officially established and held its first meeting at BCCI in Sofia on 20 October 2026, as part of the Bulgarian-Kazakh Business Forum and B2B meetings. Opening addresses Mr. Tsvetan Simeonov, President of BCCI H.E. Viktor Temirbayev, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Bulgaria Mr. Murat Karimsakov, Chairman of the Chamber of International Commerce of Kazakhstan and Co-Chairman of the Business Council Mr. Stanislav Novakov, Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan in Bulgaria Mr. Plamen Youroukov, Chairman of BKCCI Memorandum of Understanding signed A major highlight was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two business councils, creating a structured framework to boost trade, investment and regular B2B engagement. Key focus areas Trade and investment: expanding commercial exchange and supporting cross-border market entry. Inter-city partnerships: Sofia–Astana, Plovdiv–Shymkent, Varna–Almaty, Burgas–Pavlodar. Industry and food processing: the Lekkerbek–Shymkentmay joint venture facility in Shymkent. Logistics: Middle Corridor integration and the strategic role of Port Aktau. IT and digital solutions: technology partnerships, including Microinvest and BiznesRost software deployed across more than 8,000 facilities in Kazakhstan. The event concluded with B2B networking sessions aimed at turning dialogue into concrete projects.
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), Hall A, Sofia
