Zhongbang Shitong International Trade Expresses Gratitude to Aktobe Oblast Government: Forging Ahead with Pragmatic Cooperation in Non-ferrous Metals

On January 10, 2025, Anhui Zhongbang Shitong International Trade Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Zhongbang Shitong”) hereby presents this letter to express its sincere gratitude to the Akim (Governor) of Aktobe Oblast, the Vice Akim in charge of commerce, and the Director of the Department of Industry of Kazakhstan. Throughout the entire process of advancing negotiations on non-ferrous metals-related cooperation, the Company has deeply appreciated the Aktobe Regional Government’s efficient and pragmatic administrative style and its open and inclusive cooperation philosophy. We are particularly honored and encouraged by the comprehensive support extended by His Excellency the Akim.
As a professional enterprise deeply engaged in international trade and focused on metal products, Zhongbang Shitong has always adhered to the development philosophy of “pragmatic collaboration and mutual benefit,” and actively expands high-quality overseas cooperation resources. During the recent negotiations with Aktobe Oblast on non-ferrous metals business—from initial alignment of cooperation intentions to detailed consultations—relevant leaders of the regional government provided precise coordination and efficient overall planning throughout the entire process, which offered solid guarantees for the smooth progress of the negotiations. The open and inclusive cooperation philosophy demonstrated by the regional government fully reflects its high attention to cooperation between Chinese and foreign enterprises and has laid a solid foundation for the deepening of future collaboration. Furthermore, the comprehensive support from His Excellency the Akim has injected strong impetus into the cooperation. This recognition and assistance make us deeply honored and further strengthen our confidence and determination to move forward hand in hand.
As a strategic hub for mineral resources in Eurasia, Aktobe Oblast boasts superior resource endowments and great development potential. Its chromium ore reserves account for more than 30% of the world’s total, and it possesses abundant reserves of non-ferrous metals such as nickel and cobalt, making it an ideal destination for the development of the non-ferrous metals industry. At the same time, the industrial zones and free economic zones established within the oblast have introduced a series of preferential policies, including corporate income tax reductions and exemptions, and zero VAT rates, creating a law-based, internationalized, and convenient business environment for enterprise investment and cooperation. With its mature resource integration capabilities and comprehensive business system in international trade, Zhongbang Shitong is highly aligned with Aktobe Oblast’s resource advantages and development needs. We see broad cooperation prospects in fields such as non-ferrous metal exploration and development, processing trade, and supply chain collaboration.
The smooth progress of this negotiation is not only an important achievement of the regional government’s efficient and pragmatic administrative services but also a good start for deepening cooperation between the two sides. It further demonstrates the profound foundation and broad prospects for deepening economic and trade cooperation between China and Kazakhstan under the framework of the “Belt and Road” Initiative. Zhongbang Shitong solemnly pledges to take this negotiation as an opportunity to further deepen the normalized communication and coordination mechanism with the Aktobe Regional Government and to accelerate the implementation of subsequent cooperation matters to ensure tangible results. The Company will fully leverage its core strengths to help Aktobe Oblast transform its mineral resource advantages into economic development advantages, realize mutual benefit between enterprise development and local economic construction, and contribute positively to deepening pragmatic cooperation in the mining field between China and Kazakhstan and enhancing economic and trade exchanges between the two countries.
In the future, Zhongbang Shitong will always cherish the good cooperative relationship established with the Aktobe Regional Government. We look forward to, with the continuous support of the regional government, promoting cooperation to develop in depth and yield solid results through pragmatic measures. We are ready to join hands to compose a new chapter in the high-quality development of the non-ferrous metals industry and continuously inject new momentum into China-Kazakhstan economic and trade cooperation.