I EURO-ASIAN FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC FORUM — KORGOS

with participation of the EU, EAEU and SCO under the auspices of the ADB, the FBA EAC,  the BC SCO and The People’s Government of Horgos

Mission: Effective functioning of a common market for goods, services and capital by concentrating the efforts of banks, financial funds, development institutions, investors and other representatives of the real economy to expand integration processes in trade between states.

The purpose of the forum: creating a business platform on the Khorgos-Eastern Gate SEZ and Khorgos International Center for International Border Cooperation for the participants in the financial and economic market for the development of the digital economy; formation of Europe-Asia-Europe distribution networks and expansion of integration processes in trade between the countries of the SCO, the EEU (Eurasian Economic Union) and the EU (European Union). Implementation of multilateral programs and projects in the field of creating a mutually beneficial integration framework for the development of business cooperation and investment attraction.

 

Forum participants: state and public structures, international financial institutions and development institutions, banks and commercial structures of the SCO countries, the EAEU and the EU.

Organizers:

Association of Banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan (ABRK)

Financial and Banking Association of Euro-Asian Cooperation (FBA EAC)

Business Council of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (BC SCO)

People’s Government of Khorgos (PRC)

General sponsor: BCC Invest company

 Strategic partners: Khorgos-Eastern Gate SEZ JSC; Khorgos International Center for Border Cooperation JSC; Silk Road Universal Commodity Exchange JSC.

Invited international and state structures:

Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC)

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)

World Bank

Asian Development Bank (ADB)

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)

Eurasian Development Bank (EDB)

Development Bank of Kazakhstan (DBK)

Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP)

Russian Railways JSC (RZD)

Samruk-Kazyna JSC (KPPF; Bayterek; KTZ-Express; DAMU)

«Atameken» national chamber of entrepreneurs

Kazakh Invest JSC

«Astana» International Financial Center 

Information partners: «Eurasian Financial and Economic Bulletin» magazine; «Banks of Kazakhstan» magazine; “Khabar” information agency; Finversia.ru information portal; “Atameken” business channel; «MIR» TV channel, «Banks and Business World» media portal.

Plenary session of the Forum:

The EU and the EAEU: the economic need for rapprochement and interaction;

Effective development of interbank cooperation between banks and development institutions;

Dynamics of development (transformation) of the global banking system;

Unified payment system for settlements in various currencies, such as the evolution of the world monetary system (clearing, blockchain technology and cryptocurrency);

Ways to link the EAEU and the Silk Road:

Development of cooperation between the EAEU and China and linking with the “One Belt, One Road” (OPOR) initiative, as one of the most important foreign economic landmarks of the Eurasian Union;

Creation of an effective Asia-Europe / Europe-Asia commodity distribution system;

Unique opportunities of the MJPC and Khorgos-Eastern Gate SEZ.

Subject of the Forum:

 

MBS meeting:

Issues of the effectiveness of the interaction of supranational, national development institutions and commercial banks: international experience and practice.

Finance and economy:

Integration is the main vector contributing to the growth of the overall competitiveness of financial markets and development of national markets;

Updating of trading systems on a single platform, development and implementation of elements of inter-exchange interaction of participants, as an important area of ​​cooperation at the present stage of technical and technological interaction;

The integrated market of the EU, EAEP and SCO countries is not a substitute, but a complementary factor for the development of national markets, designed to expand the capabilities of national markets by increasing liquidity, expanding the composition of participants, creating incentives for innovation, emergence of new financial instruments;

Solving the important tasks of the economic development of the participating countries in the framework of international agreements by creating an international digital platform to increase trade turnover between the countries of the Eurasian region through the unification of payments, filling the cargo traffic and the speed of cargo handling;

The importance of the Belt and Road Initiative for the development of the EU, EAEU and SCO countries and the need to create an FTA (free trade zone). Economic cooperation and trade as a basis for increasing the well-being of all participants and avoiding competition for neighboring countries.

Transport and logistics:

Trade as the basis for improving the welfare of the participating countries. Harmonization of technical standards and trade policy between the EU, the EAEU and the SCO to benefit all parties;

Development of international transport corridors;

Formation of commodity distribution networks Europe-Asia-Europe;

Promotion of the transit transport potential of the Republic of Kazakhstan;

Ensuring the efficiency of the transport and logistics infrastructure through creation of an intelligent transport system, large-scale introduction of digital technologies to track the movement of goods online and their smooth transit, as well as simplify customs operations as part of the Message of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan “New development opportunities in the face of the fourth industrial revolution” dated January 10, 2018;

Creation of international transport and logistics centers to serve the distribution networks of the EU, EAEU and SCO countries.

International energy and environmental safety:

Energy security:

 Participation in the Energy Charter process. Long-term program for transition to renewable energy sources. Energy security as one of the key factors of international stability. Kazakhstan is an active participant in the efforts of the world community to ensure energy security. Consolidating the efforts of the international community to ensure stable and safe routes for the export of hydrocarbons. Cooperation of the EU, the EAEU and the SCO on issues of effective energy security without a political component. RK stands for consolidation of the efforts of the international community to ensure stable and safe routes for the export of hydrocarbons and electricity.

Environmental Safety:

Economic and legal instruments in the form of environmental limits and credits. Trade in pollution credits as market-based environmental policy instruments. Forms and methods of environmental management. Expanding the possibility of recycling — new technologies. Ecological monitoring.

I EURO-ASIAN FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC FORUM — KHORGOS
PROGRAMME
The Republic of Kazakhstan, People’s Republic of China, Almaty city, Khorgos
15 ‒ 18 May 2019

Wednesday 15 May
During the day Arrival of participants to Almaty city, placement of guests
14:30-19:30 Almaty sight-seeing city tour for foreign guests and Forum participants (departure from the hotel «Kazakhstan»)
20:00-22:00 Dinner for foreign guests of the Forum («BarFly» restaraunt, 26th floor, “Kazakhstan” hotel, 52/2 Dostyk ave., Almaty city )

Thursday 16 May
09:00-09:10 Departure of the delegation from Almaty (from the hotel «Kazakhstan»)
12:30-13:30 Arrival at the Khorgos-Eastern Gate Special Economic Zone (SEZ) “Khorgos-Eastern Gate”- presentation of the “Dry Port”, Altynkol railway station, Nurkent city
13:30-14:30 Lunch (in Khorgos-Eastern Gate SEZ territory)
15:00-16:30 Arrival at the International Center for Boundary Cooperation “Khorgos” (ICBC)- border passage, introductory program of the Kazakh and Chinese sides of the ICBC

17:00-18:30 Hotel accommodation in “King Kong” and “Zhun Ke” hotels
18:30-20:30 Dinner (“Victoria City” club-restaurant on Kazakhstani territory of ICBC)

Friday 17 May
07:30-09:45 Breakfast at the hotels of residence
09:00-09:30 Registration of Forum participants in the Center of Chinese Culture
09:30-11:00 Official opening ceremony of the Forum

PLENARY SESSION
(Main Red Hall, Chinese Culture Center, (Red building) )

Welcome speech: 09:30-09:45
Bakhytbek R. Baiseitov ‒ President of Kazakhstan Bankers` Association, Financial and Banking Association of Euro-Asian Cooperation (FBA EAC) President, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Bank CenterCredit JSC
Serikzhan I. Beskempirov ‒ Deputy Mayor of Almaty region (oblast), Kazakhstan
____to be confirmed______________ — Representative of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (XUAR) Government
Moderator: Anvar G. Saidenov ‒ Member of the Board of Directors, Independent Director, Bank CenterCredit JSC

Speeches: 09:45-11:00
Alexander V. Murychev – Executive Vice President, Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP/RUIE); Chairman, Coordination Council FBA EAC; Deputy Chairman, Association of Banks of Russia Board
Zhenis Sh. Tuyakov ‒ Deputy Mayor of Almaty region,
Anatoliy B. Kazakov ‒ President of the CIS Financial Banking Coordination Council
____to be confirmed______________ — Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Kazakhstan
Raiymbek A. Batalov– Chairman, Board of Directors, Raimbek Group holding, Chairman of the national part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Business Council, member of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs Presidium
Representative of large business, XUAR (China)
Husei Sh. Daurov – “New Silk Way” Public Fund President, Chinese Association of Foreign Connections Council Member, Chairman of Dungan Assembly in Kazakhstan
Sergei Fedorov – Chairman of the Board, Riga Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Amando Guo – Vice-President, Dawning Information Industry Co., Ltd

11:00-11:20 Official photo of Forum participants
Coffee-break
(Main Red Hall lobby, Chinese Culture Center)

11:20-13:30 PLENARY SESSION (Continuation) (Main Red Hall, Chinese Culture Center)
Moderator: Ruslan S. Kozhasbayev ‒ Head of Entrepreneurship and Industrial–Innovative Development Division in Almaty region
Speeches: 11:20-13:30
Yerzhan A. Asylbek– Deputy Chairman of the Board, Bank CenterCredit JSC
Margulan N. Abdirov‒ Director, Eurasian Development Bank, Board of Directors
Victor A. Kyshpanakov– Deputy Chairman of the Management Board, “BCC Invest” JSC
Tsai Yin Chang – Chief Engineer Intelligent Street Lamp, Light up the World
Murat A. Baimuhanbetov ‒ General Director, Khorgos-Eastern Gate Special Economic Zone
Kaharman A. Dzhazin‒ Chairman of the Management Board, “International Center for Boundary Cooperation -Khorgos” (“ICBC – Khorgos”) JSC
Zhenis Kadis – Khorgos city Mayor
Talgat Zh. Malybayev ‒ President, Social Entrepreneural Corporation “Zhetysu”
Zangar J. Salimbayev– Regional Director of National Company “Kazakh Invest” JSC in Almaty region

Topics for discussion:
Dynamics and development trends (transformation) of the global banking system;
Evolution of the world monetary system (clearing, blockchain technology and cryptocurrency);
Unification of payment systems in national currencies settlements;
Significance of regional financial centers to ensure investment attractiveness;
Issues of cooperation development between banks and development institutions;
Financial and credit support for the formation of an effective China-Asia-Europe / Europe-Asia-China distribution system;
International Center for Boundary Cooperation and the Khorgos-Eastern Gate Special Economic Zone — as points of growth of international trade, cooperation and tourism;
Mutually beneficial cooperation and financial support for the development of the agro-industrial complex of the EU, EAEU and SCO member states;
Development and expansion of cooperation of the EAEU countries with China in the framework of the One Belt-One Road Initiative implementation and the Agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation between the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) and the People’s Republic of China (PRC), signed on May 17, 2018
Further improvement of the investment climate and ensuring the stability of the banking system.

13:30-14:30 Lunch (“King Kong” Hotel, 6th floor)

14:30-17:20 WORK OF THEMATIC SECTIONS OF THE FORUM

17:30-17:50 The ceremony of signing memorandums and agreements.
OFFICIAL CLOSING OF THE FORUM

18:30-21:00 Gala dinner

14:30-17:00 MEETING OF THE INTERNATIONAL BANKING COUNCIL (IBC)
(«Kazakhstan» hall, Center of Chinese Culture)

Main theme: “Issues of interaction effectiveness between supranational, national development institutions and commercial banks: international experience and practice”

Moderators:
Alexander V. Murychev – IBC Chairman
Bakhytbek R. Baiseitov – President of Banks Association in the Republic of Kazakhstan, Financial and Banking Association of Euro-Asian Cooperation (FBA EAC)
Speeches:
Bakhytbek Baiseitov, President of FBA EAC, President of Banks Association in the Republic of Kazakhstan
Alexander Murychev, IBC Chairman, Deputy Chairman of the Banks Association in Russia Board
Alexey Voilukov, Vice-President, Association of Banks in Russia
Berislav Kutle, President of Banks Association in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Anvar K. Abdrayev, President of Bank Union of Kyrgyzstan
Yelena Korobkova Director General, The Independent Association of Ukrainian Banks
Bolat Doskarayev, Director of the State Programs Department, Bank CenterCredit JSC
Bahtiyar S. Khamidov, Director General, Uzbekistan Banking Association
Oleg V. Berezovoi, Director General, FBA EAC
Vladimir Vasyatkin, Financial Institutes Department Director, Interstate Bank

14:30-17:00 Section «ECONOMICS AND FINANCE»
(“Russia” Hall, Center of Chinese Culture)

Moderator: Alma S. Obayeva– “National Payments Council” Non-Commercial Partnership , Chairman of the Board
Speeches:
Alma S. Obayeva – “National Payments Council” Non-Commercial Partnership, Chairman of the Board;
Alexey G. Nazarov – Deputy Director General of “Tekno” Limited Liability Society ;
Berik K. Baishev– Deputy Chairman of Executive Committee, Banks Association of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
Margulan N. Abdirov – Transport and Infrastructure Board Director, Eurasian Development Bank;
Alexei F. Tsehovoi – President, Project Managers Union of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
Bahtiyar A. Unerbayev– Tekeli city Mayor, Almaty region
Timur B. Jankobayev– Director General, “Finproject” consulting company

Topics for discussion:
Trade Markets Integration of the EU, EAEU and SCO countries as an effective factor in the development of national markets and of an increase in trade turnover between the countries of the Euro-Asian space;
Growth in the freight traffic of the China-Asia-Europe / Europe-Asia-China commodity distribution system as the basis for increasing budget revenues;
Development of border trade as an effective stimulator of regional socio-economic development;
Use of modern banking technologies to address the crediting of cross-border trade and objects of commodity-distribution infrastructure;
Economic prospects for the implementation of the “One Belt — One Road” initiative
Customs regulation and mirror statistics of transported goods as an important condition for replenishing budget revenues;
Free trade zones — search for mutually beneficial solutions of their creation.
Fintech Revolution — a challenge to traditional banking;
New payment instruments — the factor of accelerated growth in payment market;
Blockchain Revolution: a driver for investment growth of the digital economy;
Digital platform/ marketplace implementation сases in the financial sector;
Technologies of distributed registries (blockchain) in the financial sphere;
Cybersecurity and cyber resistance;

14:30-17:00 «TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS» section
( «Belarus» Hall, Center of Chinese Culture)

Moderator: Sergei Fedorov — Chairman of the Board, Riga Chamber of Commerce and Industry;

Speeches:
Mahsat A. Saktaganov – President, International Automobile Shippers Union, Kazakhstan (KazATO);
Vladimir I. Lebakin — Silkway Mercantile Exchange JSC President (SWMEX);
Sergei Fedorov — Chairman of the Board, Riga Chamber of Commerce and Industry;
Azamat Mahanov – Kazakhstan Garysh Sapary National Company JSC Director;
Hisham Belmanshi– Principal Operational Director of “Khorgos-Eastern Gate SEZ Managing Company” JSC
Gulnan Kusyman– General Manager International Automobile Shippers Union, Kazakhstan (KazATO);

Topics for discussion:
Priorities for the international transport and logistics centers creation for effective maintenance of the distribution networks of the EU, EAEU and SCO countries;
Green corridor by TIR system. Promotion of transit and transport potential of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
Ensuring an increase in the efficiency of the transport and logistics infrastructure through the creation of an intelligent transport system, large-scale introduction of digital technologies to track the movement of goods in online mode and their smooth transit;
Technological modernization of transport corridors as a necessary condition for the functioning of a modern distribution infrastructure;
Environmental monitoring and the formation of generally accepted environmental safety measures, as necessary measures in the implementation of international transport cargo traffic;

14:30-17:00 Section «INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF ORGANIZATION OF PRODUCTION AND COMMODITY
EXCHANGE IN THE AGRO-INDUSTRIAL SECTOR»
(«Uzbekistan” hall , Center of Chinese Culture)

Moderator: Talgat Zh. Malybayev ‒ President, Social Entrepreneural Corporation “Zhetysu”
Speeches:
Munavara T. Paltasheva — Head of the SECRETARIAT OF THE NATIONAL PART OF THE BUSINESS COUNCIL OF SCO FROM THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN «; Executive Director,» Forum of Entrepreneurs of Kazakhstan «.
Azimbek Amantai – Deputy Director General, National Agro-Industrial Corporation LLP
Ruslan S. Kozhasbayev — Head of Entrepreneurship and Industrial–Innovative Development Division in Almaty region
Maxut R. Japarov — Head of Agriculture Division
Gaukhar Zh. Shokanova– Head of Digital Technology Division
Talgat Zh. Malybayev ‒ Chairman of the Management Board, Social Entrepreneural Corporation “Zhetysu”
Tamerlan T. Razbekov– Director, Regional Center of Almaty Region Development LLP

Topics for discussion:
Coordination of efforts of the EU, EAEU and SCO countries in ensuring the security of food products and products of the agro-industrial complex trade

Saturday 18 May
08:00-10:00 Breakfast in hotels of residence
10:00-10:30 Gathering and departure of the delegation from ICBC “Khorgos” (from “Kong Kong” hotel)
11:20-12:00 Arrival to Zharkent city – visiting architectural monument “Zharkent mosque” (Juma mosque)
13:30-15:00 Arrival to Ash-tree grove (lunch and cultural program)
15:50-18:00 Arrival to the Charyn canyon (introductory program, photo-session, rest time)
18:00-18:15 Gathering and departure from the Charyn canyon
20:00-20:30 Arrival to Almaty (Hotel «Kazakhstan»)