Almaty is set to host the Central Asia Trade Forum next week
The U.S. Agency for International Development will host the 13th Central Asia Trade Forum (CATF) on May 14-15 in Almaty, reported the USAID’s press service.
The Central Asia Trade Forum (CATF), a prominent trade event fostering connectivity and commerce in the region, has facilitated the signing of contracts worth over $32 million since its inception.
Under the theme "Trade Connections: Bridging Globally," this edition of the forum aims to create new trade opportunities and expand overseas markets, allowing participants to explore potential avenues for enhancing regional trade.
The forum will feature sessions on customs digitization, transport and logistics, trade regulations, World Trade Organization standards, and harmonization. Additionally, side events such as a trade fair will showcase products from 40 companies in agriculture, textiles, apparel, and food.
Other highlights include a business-to-business expo showcasing Central Asian products for global buyers and a Kazakhstan-Pakistan Trade Fair, highlighting Pakistan's potential for strengthening international economic ties.
The 11th Regional Meeting of the National Trade Facilitation Committees of Central Asian countries, scheduled for May 15, will focus on developing roadmaps for digitizing trade processes in Central Asia and a joint action plan to streamline trade procedures across the region.(Source:astanatimes)
