Kazakhstanâs Consulate General opened in Samarkand 29 April 2021 16:16 Share in: TASHKENT. KAZINFORM â The Consulate General of Kazakhstan has been opened in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Kazinform correspondent reports. Related news Attending the opening of the Consulate were Kazakh Ambassador to Uzbekistan Darkhan Satybaldy and Governor of Samarkand region Erkinjon Turdimov. In his welcoming remarks, the Kazakh ambassador stated that the opening of the Consulate-General is the outcome of the agreements reached between the Heads of State. He noted that Uzbekistan is the largest trade partner of Kazakhstan in Central Asia, accounting for over 50% of its trade turnover with the regionâs countries. He added that Uzbek businesses are actively entering the Kazakh market.