Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held the 18th meeting of the Kazakhstan–European Union Dialogue Platform on issues of current cooperation and further improvement of the business climate in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The meeting was attended by heads of diplomatic missions, chambers of commerce and industry, and representatives of the business community of EU countries.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting of the Board of Directors of JSC “National Company Kazakh Invest”, which reviewed the implementation progress of the Head of State’s instructions on attracting investment into the national economy.
At the Government session chaired by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin, the formation of a pool of projects in priority sectors of the economy within the framework of the “Investment Order” program was discussed.
At the Government session, Deputy Minister of Energy Kairkhan Tutkyshbayev reported on ongoing work in hydrocarbon exploration.
At the Government session, Deputy Minister of Industry and Construction Iran Sharkhan reported on the ongoing work to develop and digitalize the geological sector.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov took part in the VIII Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable (KGIR-2025). The forum brought together more than 1,000 participants from over 50 countries, including executives of international and domestic companies in the fields of industry, energy, agriculture, finance, pharmaceuticals, consulting, and other sectors.
Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a series of meetings with participants of the VIII Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable (KGIR-2025).
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on the implementation of the instructions of the Head of State on attracting investments into the economy, given in the Address to the Nation “Kazakhstan in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Current Challenges and Their Solutions Through Digital Transformation.” Attention was focused on improving the efficiency of the work of ministries and akimats to increase the volume of investments and the pace of launching investment projects in the regions.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with the Special Representative of the President of the United States for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor and the First Deputy Secretary of State of the United States Christopher Landau.
Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with President of Finland Alexander Stubb, who arrived on an official visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan. Attention was paid to trade, economic and investment cooperation, interaction in industry, energy, digital, transport and logistics, and water sectors, as well as in the financial sphere and agriculture.
A meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin was held in the Government, where the draft of the new structure of the Baiterek holding was reviewed.
Answering a question from a deputy at the plenary session of the Mazhilis about the reduction of dividends to the state budget from national companies, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov stated that national companies are directing large sums to the implementation of major investment and social projects in the regions, and as far as the transparency of spending is concerned, that point is now ensured by the current legislation.
The Alatau Rise With Kazakhstan Forum is taking place in Seoul, where Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kanat Bozumbayev presented the project of the new city of Alatau to potential investors and partners.
Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin presented Kazakhstan’s investment and economic potential to American businesses in Washington, D.C., during a roundtable of the U.S.–Kazakhstan Business Council (USKZBC) at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The event took place ahead of the annual meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chinese company Zijin Mining Group Chen Jinghe to discuss investment cooperation.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov and President of Hungary Tamás Sulyok, who arrived on his first official visit to Kazakhstan, discussed plans for the implementation of agreements reached during high-level negotiations.
