KGNT Hosted the Italian Business Mission: New Horizons of Cooperation in Engineering and Construction
On April 28–29, 2026, the Italian Business Mission took place in Almaty, organized by the ICE/ITA Agency — the Trade Promotion Office of the Embassy of Italy in the Republic of Kazakhstan. KGNT participated as an honorary guest and welcomed the delegation at its offices.
On April 28, 2026, the opening ceremony of the Business Mission was held at the Holiday Inn Almaty. The event was attended by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Italy to the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr. Antonello De Riu, heads of Italian industry associations, and representatives of international financial institutions operating in Kazakhstan.
KGNT was represented by: General Director Bekisheva Alexandra Maratovna, Deputy General Director for Strategic Development Quintin Goldie, and Chief Business Development Manager Andizhan Zharas Beriktuly.
During the panel session, General Director Bekisheva A.M. delivered a welcoming address, presenting KGNT’s activities and highlighting successfully completed joint projects with Italian companies. She expressed sincere interest in deepening cooperation and warmly invited the Italian delegation to visit the KGNT office on April 29. As a gesture of respect and friendship, Bekisheva A.M. presented the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Italy, Mr. Antonello De Riu, with the commemorative publication «50 Years of KGNT».
The Italian delegation comprised companies representing three major professional associations: OICE — the Association of Italian Engineering, Architecture and Consulting Organizations; ANCE — the National Association of Italian Construction Companies; and ANIE Federazione — the Federation of the Italian Electrotechnical and Electronic Industry.
On April 29, KGNT hosted an Italian delegation at its office. General Director Bekisheva A.M. delivered a presentation on the company’s history, key competencies, and completed projects. The guests were then given a tour of the office, where they had the opportunity to explore the company’s facilities and meet with staff representatives. The visit concluded with KGNT presenting commemorative gifts to the delegation as a gesture of respect and goodwill.
The mission served as an important platform for establishing direct contacts and exchanging professional expertise. KGNT expresses its gratitude to the ICE Agency and the Embassy of Italy for organizing the visit and confirms its readiness to continue the dialogue in pursuit of mutually beneficial partnership.