May 29, 2025
Minister
of Digital Development Zhaslan Madiyev, speaking at the plenary session of the
Astana International Forum (AIF), told how he sees the development of the new
city of Alatau in the Almaty region.
Madiyev
noted that this city will be of great importance for Kazakhstan. It can develop
according to several scenarios: either at the expense of the state budget, as
was the case with Astana and Turkestan, or as a platform for attracting private
and foreign investors. In the case of Alatau, in his opinion, the second
scenario should be implemented.
- You
know, there are characteristics that distinguish the cities that investors go
to. First of all, it is the existence of a special economic zone and a certain
legal framework. English should become the main business language of this city,
Madiyev said.
The
minister added that for the development of the city it is necessary to promote
cryptocurrencies and make them a full-fledged means of payment that can be used
even during tenders. It is also necessary to allow foreigners to buy real
estate in the city.
According
to Madiyev, the authorities want to make Alatau a hub for both tourism and
education, as well as build many trade routes through the city.
- We
want young people to choose Alatau rather than live in Dubai or Turkey. It will
be possible to do this kind of work, make regulatory changes, and thus make
Alatau attractive, Madiev said.
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