Schedule of Trade and Economic Missions for 2026 - "QazTrade" Trade Policy Development Center" JSC
Schedule of Trade and Economic Missions for 2026

Schedule of Trade and Economic Missions for 2026

Note: the indicated schedule is preliminary and may be amended depending on the foreign policy and foreign economic agenda, the schedule of international events and official visits, as well as upon clarification of agreements with foreign partners and interested government authorities.

Country City Dates Justification Event
1 Mongolia Ulaanbaatar March 17-20 Mongolia is a promising market for the supply of Kazakh agricultural products (flour, grain, oil, meat products) and construction materials. Working visit of First Vice Minister of Trade and Integration A. Bizhanova
2 PRC Qingdao March 30-31 Qingdao is an important port and logistics hub for expanding exports of grain, oilseeds, meat, etc. Event “Export to China, SCO Choice”
3 North Macedonia Skopje April 19-21 Instruction of the Head of State following the Astana International Forum held on May 29–30, 2025 (No. 25-93-5.9 dated June 19, 2025). Working visit of the Minister of Trade and Integration A. Shakkaliyev
4 Thailand Bangkok May 24-26 The Kingdom of Thailand is one of the key import-dependent markets in Southeast Asia and an important regional trade and logistics hub. The Thai market can be considered as a promising platform for promoting Kazakh products and further entry into the ASEAN market THAIFEX
5 Netherlands Amsterdam June 9-11 GreenTech Amsterdam 2026 is an international exhibition dedicated to modern technologies in greenhouse farming, crop production and sustainable agriculture. The event will take place on June 9–11, 2026 at the RAI Amsterdam exhibition center in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The exhibition brings together manufacturers, technology suppliers, agricultural companies, investors and industry experts. Key areas: greenhouse technologies, automation, robotics, artificial intelligence, water conservation, energy efficiency, sustainable crop cultivation and innovative solutions for agribusiness. GreenTech Amsterdam 2026
6 Afghanistan Kabul June 15-17 Growing demand for food products, construction materials and services Working visit of Deputy Prime Minister S.M. Zhumangarin
7 Azerbaijan Baku June 23-24 Azerbaijan is an important trade and economic partner of Kazakhstan in the South Caucasus region and a key link in the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route. Holding a trade and economic mission in Baku is appropriate in order to promote Kazakh products, expand logistics cooperation and establish direct contacts with importers, distributors and investors. Participation of the Head of State in the 16th OIC Summit
8 Singapore Singapore July 15-17 SIGEP Asia & Restaurant Asia 2026 is a specialized international platform for promoting food industry, HoReCa and FMCG products to the markets of Singapore and Southeast Asian countries. Participation in the exhibition will allow Kazakh producers to establish direct contacts with importers, distributors, retail chains, the restaurant and hotel sector, as well as to study current demand for food products, ingredients, beverages, confectionery, grain processing and oil and fat products. Holding a trade and economic mission within this exhibition is advisable considering Singapore’s high level of development as a regional trade and logistics hub providing access to ASEAN markets. The event will increase awareness of Kazakh products, expand export opportunities for domestic enterprises and address practical issues of supplying products to the region. SIGEP Asia & Restaurant Asia 2026
9 Vietnam Hanoi to be agreed with the Vietnamese side A free trade agreement with the EAEU is in force 12th meeting of the Kazakhstan–Vietnam Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation
10 Italy Rome to be уточняется Italy is one of Kazakhstan’s key trading partners in the European Union and is of interest for promoting metal products, engineering products, agro-industrial products and expanding investment cooperation. 10th meeting of the Kazakhstan–Italy Intergovernmental Working Group
11 Turkey Istanbul September 1-4 Turkey is one of the leading importers of grain and oilseeds. Expansion of supplies of agricultural products, metals and petrochemical products is перспективно. Foodist Istanbul 2026
12 Korea Seoul September Supplies of grain, oilseeds and rare earth metals are перспективны.
13 PRC Nanjing October Availability of trade infrastructure (partner office SOHO JIANSU with a showroom) Working visit of the Minister of Trade and Integration A. Shakkaliyev
14 Japan Tokyo November 11-13 Japan is of interest as a market with high demand for high-quality, safe and environmentally friendly food products, as well as a promising direction for promoting processed products with high added value. JFEX / “JAPAN’S FOOD” EXPORT FAIR
15 Kyrgyzstan Bishkek to be уточняется Kyrgyzstan is a close and logistically accessible market for Kazakh products, including food products, construction materials and processed goods. 14th meeting of the Intergovernmental Council of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan