Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov took part in the 9th Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable (KGIR). This year, the event is taking place in the city of Shymkent, demonstrating the dynamic development of the metropolis located at the intersection of Eurasia's key trade flows and the Western Europe – Western China international transport corridor.
Prior to the plenary session, Olzhas Bektenov reviewed a number of projects being implemented jointly with foreign partners in the manufacturing industry, agro-industrial complex, energy, and other sectors. Among them: the construction of the Masdar wind power plant in the Zhambyl region, China Energy renewable energy facilities in the Karaganda and Turkestan regions, the Carlsberg Group soft drinks plant in the Almaty region, and Alatau City projects. Special attention was paid to the projects located in Shymkent for the construction of the Alsera greenhouse complex and the QazAlPack plant.
The KGIR-2026 venue brought together over 500 investors and business representatives from more than 40 countries, aimed at building a constructive dialogue.
Opening the plenary session on the topic "From Stability to Growth: Kazakhstan's New Investment Cycle," the Prime Minister informed the business community about the broad investment opportunities created and actively developing on the instructions of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
“We pay special attention to establishing a direct dialogue with the international business community. Last year, the country's GDP exceeded $300 billion with a growth of 6.5%. Over the years of independence, Kazakhstan has attracted nearly half a trillion dollars in foreign direct investment. Over the past 5 years alone, more than $100 billion has been attracted. I am convinced that Kazakhstan has every reason for confident progress forward. Of fundamental importance for us is the high-quality renewal of the economy through the introduction of advanced technologies, the creation of new production facilities, and the deep processing of raw materials. These strategic priorities are embedded in the updated Concept of Investment Policy until 2030. Kazakhstan remains an open and predictable country for long-term investments,” Olzhas Bektenov emphasized, and invited investors to take an active part in the implementation of such ambitious projects as the Data Center Valley in Ekibastuz and the construction of the high-tech city Alatau City, as well as other initiatives opening new horizons for mutually beneficial cooperation.
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