The Governor of Mangystau Region, Nurdaulet Kilybay, met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Malaysia to Kazakhstan, Mohd Adli bin Abdullah. The two sides discussed opportunities to strengthen trade and economic ties, attract investment, and implement joint projects.

The Malaysian side expressed interest in Mangystau’s potential in the oil and gas, logistics, tourism, and energy sectors. The Ambassador also expressed his readiness to promote the region’s investment opportunities among Malaysia’s business community.

According to Ambassador Mohd Adli bin Abdullah, trade and economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and Malaysia holds significant potential for further development.

For his part, Governor Nurdaulet Kilybay emphasized that Mangystau Region is committed to supporting the development of a mutually beneficial partnership with Malaysia.

“We recognize Malaysia’s strong capabilities in manufacturing, electronics, finance, the chemical industry, agriculture and food processing, logistics, automotive manufacturing, tourism, information technology, and education. We are ready to support initiatives aimed at strengthening cooperation in these areas,” Nurdaulet Kilybay stated.

It is worth noting that, in the first eight months of 2026, trade turnover between Mangystau Region and Malaysia amounted to USD 233,000, including USD 5,000 in exports and USD 228,000 in imports.