Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov took part in the opening ceremony of the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum “Summer Davos” in Dalian (PRC) and held a series of bilateral meetings with the Prime Ministers of Mongolia and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, as well as the President and Managing Director of the World Economic Forum.
On the sidelines of the 17th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum “Summer Davos” in China, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held meetings with heads of major Chinese companies that hold leading positions in industry and digitalization.
During his working visit to the People’s Republic of China, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with Premier of the State Council of the PRC Li Qiang.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov participated in the V Tashkent International Investment Forum and was received by President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, issues of railway industry and infrastructure development were reviewed. Minister of Industry and Construction Yersaiyn Nagaspayev delivered a report on the growth of production volumes and the implementation of major investment projects.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with NVIDIA Vice President Rev Lebaredian and Firebird co-founders Razmig Hovaghimian, Chief Executive Officer, and Alexander Yesayan.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov chaired the 19th meeting of the Kazakhstan–European Union dialogue platform with the participation of heads of diplomatic missions of European countries, representatives of major foreign business associations, and companies.
As part of an official visit to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kanat Bozumbayev met with the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, John Lee. The parties discussed the current state and future prospects of trade and economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and Hong Kong, as well as opportunities to expand collaboration in the financial, technological, and innovation sectors.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with Sylvain Geller, Chairman of the Board of Directors of JSC “Ust-Kamenogorsk Titanium and Magnesium Plant” (UKTMP). The parties discussed issues of sustainable development of the enterprise, implementation of investment projects, and further strengthening of Kazakhstan’s position in the global titanium market.
A Kazakh delegation headed by Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kanat Bozumbayev presented the investment potential of Alatau City in Shenzhen (PRC).
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Bandar Al-Khorayef, who arrived to participate in the Astana Mining & Metallurgy 2026 congress.
Tourism is one of the important areas of economic growth and increasing Kazakhstan’s investment attractiveness. In his Address, the Head of State noted the importance of further improving the quality of tourist facilities, unlocking the potential of promising destinations, and making the comprehensive development of tourism infrastructure one of the constant priorities of local executive bodies.
At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, issues of developing the country’s tourism potential were considered. Minister of Tourism and Sports Yerbol Myrzabosynov reported that the contribution of tourism to the economy reached 5 trillion tenge, and more than 600 thousand people are currently employed in the industry.
In the first four months of 2026, Kazakhstan’s capital continues to demonstrate dynamic growth in key macroeconomic indicators. Astana confidently maintains leading positions in attracting investment, construction volumes, and the pace of diversification of the manufacturing industry.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov and President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides took part in the Kazakhstan-Cyprus Business Forum, which is being held in Astana as part of the official visit of the President of Cyprus.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting of the Board of Directors of JSC “National Investment Holding “Baiterek”. The meeting considered issues of attracting financing for the implementation of investment and infrastructure projects, the development of non-resource exports, and increasing the effectiveness of state support measures for the real sector of the economy.
