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In a significant step towards deepening economic and cultural ties, the Deputy Chief Minister of Telangana, Batti Vikramarka Mallu, and Dr Nawab Mir Nasir Ali Khan, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Hyderabad for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, met at the Deputy CM's official residence, to explore collaborative opportunities between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of Telangana.
The high-level meeting focused on expanding bilateral trade, healthcare, education, and connectivity. Dr Khan apprised the Deputy Chief Minister of the recent MoU between Hyderabad-based MSN Laboratories and Kazakh Invest for establishing a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Kazakhstan, a milestone in Indo-Kazakh cooperation.
Another key highlight was the discussion on proposed direct flight services between Hyderabad and Almaty, Kazakhstan, which are currently under consideration.
In the healthcare and education sectors, Dr Khan mentioned ongoing discussions with Dr Srinivas Rao, CEO of Apollo Hospitals Group, to establish a medical education institution and a world-class hospital in Kazakhstan.
Impressed by the growing ties and potential, the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister extended the Government of Telangana’s full support to all such initiatives. He also accepted Dr Khan’s formal invitation to visit Kazakhstan.
