Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov attended the IX Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable (KGIR) held in Shymkent. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.

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 are the construction of the Masdar wind power plant in Zhambyl region, China Energy's renewable energy projects in Karaganda and Turkestan regions, Carlsberg Group's non-alcoholic beverage plant in Almaty region and Alatau City projects. Special attention was paid to the Alsera greenhouse complex and the construction of the QazAlPack plant in Shymkent.

"Last year our country's GDP grew by 6.5% and exceeded $300 billion. Over the years of independence, almost half a trillion dollars of foreign direct investment has been attracted to Kazakhstan. In the last five years alone, more than $100 billion has been invested," the statement said.

According to Olzhas Bektenov, Kazakhstan has every reason to move forward confidently. "It is crucial for us to qualitatively modernize the economy through the introduction of advanced technologies, the creation of new industries and deep processing of raw materials," he noted.

The Prime Minister invited investors to actively participate in the creation of the "SEZ Valley" in Ekibastuz, the construction of the high-tech city of Alatau City and other large-scale projects that open up new opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation. According to him, the most favorable conditions for investors have been created in Kazakhstan.

In particular, the unified Kazakhstan Investment House center offers more than 100 types of export and industrial support. A special Altyn Visa regime is being introduced. On the basis of the Astana International Financial Centre, there is the possibility of applying English law norms. In addition, mechanisms for protecting investors' rights operate at the level of the Prosecutor General's Office, while investment projects are supported by a council under the Government.

Kazakhstan's investment attractiveness is also confirmed by international ratings. Leading rating agencies maintain the country's investment grade. S&P upgraded Kazakhstan's independent credit rating to "BBB" with a stable outlook for the first time in the last decade. In the Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index, Kazakhstan rose by 17 positions to take 53rd place.

KGIR-2026: 22 documents worth $4.8 billion

At the KGIR-2026 venue in Shymkent, 22 documents totaling $4.8 billion were signed. Among them are the following investment agreements:

  • 01A $730 million agreement on the construction of a 1,000 MW wind power plant with an energy storage system in Kostanay region. The document was signed by the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan and Turan Wind Energy LLP.
  • 02A $249.6 million agreement on the creation of an intelligent traffic control system on Kazakhstan's highways. The parties are the Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan and Freedom Lab LLP.
  • 03A $150 million agreement on the construction of a glass container plant in Aktobe. The document was concluded between the Ministry of Industry and Construction of Kazakhstan and Aktobe Steklo.

A number of memoranda were also signed:

  • 01On the implementation of a project to build a network of 20 regional inclusive schools with $1 billion in investment. The parties are the Ministry of Education of Kazakhstan and DSKZ & KAMC LLP.
  • 02On the construction of a multifunctional terminal worth $1 billion as part of the first stage of the Kuryk port development. The document was signed by Baiterek National Investment Holding JSC and Guoyou Materials Group Co., Ltd.
  • 03On the implementation of the "Kazakhstan International Medical City" investment project worth $650 million. The parties are KAZAKH INVEST National Company JSC and Shoval Kazakhstan Ltd.
  • 04A $500 million memorandum on the construction of a 250 MW data center in the SEZ Valley. The document was concluded between the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of Kazakhstan and Amsa Digital.
  • 05On the creation of a meat cluster worth $111.1 million. The parties are the akimat of Turkestan region and Nurym Group LLP.
  • 06A $40.8 million memorandum on the construction and operation of a university campus with a dormitory based on the British educational model in Astana. The document was concluded between the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Kazakhstan and Coventry University Kazakhstan.
  • 07On the construction of a plant producing polypropylene bags and big bags worth $8.8 million. The parties are the akimat of Kyzylorda region and Apex Packaging.

In addition, a framework agreement was signed between the akimat of Shymkent and KOKSAN LLP on the construction of a plant for the production of PET preforms and plastic recycling worth $74.3 million.