Gulnaz Zhanatovna Alibekova, Deputy Director for External Relations and Development, took part in the panel discussion “Central Asia: A Bridge Between East and West. How Cultural Code Shapes the Economy of the Future”, held within the framework of the 9th Strategic Development Forum “Cities of Russia: Leadership Technologies” in Yekaterinburg.

During the event, Gulnaz Zhanatovna delivered a presentation titled “Industrial Cities of Kazakhstan: Challenges on the Path to Sustainable Development”, highlighting key issues of urban metabolism in Kazakhstan as a factor influencing sustainable development amid global challenges.

Participation in the forum provided an important opportunity to present Kazakhstan’s experience and to strengthen professional ties with experts from various regions, including Central Asian countries, Russia, and China.