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Togliatti and Atyrau (Republic of Kazakhstan) signed a memorandum of cooperation

27 October 2025

On October 23, a video conference was held at the city administration, during which representatives of the two cities Grigory Gilgulin, First Deputy Head of the Togliatti City District, and Meirzhan Mukassov, Deputy Akim of Atyrau (Republic of Kazakhstan) signed a memorandum on cooperation between the cities. Before signing the document, the meeting participants further familiarized themselves with the investment and economic potential of the cities, exchanged congratulations, and invited each other to visit. Subsequently, in accordance with the memorandum, the parties will prepare a plan of joint activities for 2026 and 2027. This will make it possible to exchange experience in the fields of industry, investment, and digitalization. The most promising areas of cooperation are mechanical engineering, chemistry, food and light industry, and the production of construction materials. It should be noted that Togliatti is interested in developing close ties with Atyrau not only in the economic sphere but also in the areas of culture, education, and sports. After the event, Grigory Gilgulin gave instructions to organize a working meeting with the enterprises and to involve the Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Export Support Center of the Samara Region in this activity.