On July 9, Almaty will become the center of international investment attention. During the QAZAQ INVEST FORUM 2025, Kazakhstan will unveil an ambitious initiative — the creation of the Kazakh-Asia Investment Fund with a total capital of 5.25 trillion tenge, or $10 billion, according to DKnews.kz.
Why is the fund being created?
The fund is designed to finance large-scale projects in green energy, environmental protection, infrastructure, and sustainable industries. These aren’t just plans on paper — funding will go directly to business projects that pass expert evaluation and align with sustainable development goals.
₸224 Billion in Deals Already Lined Up
During the forum, Kazakhstan is set to sign investment agreements and memoranda worth a total of 224.7 billion tenge. Key projects include:
- A packaging paper manufacturing plant – ₸12.6 billion
- Tetrapak recycling facility (SUNNY PAPER) – ₸12.4 billion
- A solar panel production plant (Singapore) – ₸34.5 billion
- Brake systems for electric vehicles (Zichen Group) – ₸41.8 billion
In addition, projects related to digital logistics, eco-friendly construction materials, water technologies, and waste recycling will also be presented.
Strategic Context: Strengthening Ties with China
The forum is taking place within the framework of a strategic agreement signed in June 2025 between President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The document strengthens bilateral cooperation in areas such as investment, transport, ecology, technology, and capital protection.
Forum Objectives:
- Attract foreign direct investment (FDI)
- Promote green industries and sustainable economic growth
- Support innovative startups and regional industrial clusters
- Strengthen Kazakhstan’s position as a Central Asian investment hub
Who Will Attend?
Key representatives of government and global business are expected at the forum:
- Darkhan Satybaldy, Akim of Almaty
- Delegates from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Ecology, Ministry of Transport, and Ministry of Industry and Construction
- Madam Jiang Wei, Consul General of China in Almaty
- Delegations from the cities and regions of Almaty, Almaty Region, Zhambyl, Zhetysu, and Ulytau
- Executives from Alibaba Group, China Railway, TEDA Environmental, Netflix International, Zichen Group, EWPARTNERS, and other international and Chinese investment institutions
Forum Schedule
Venue: “Baqshasaray” Reception House, Almaty
Date & Time: July 9, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Agenda highlights:
- Plenary Session: “Kazakhstan’s Investment Potential in the New Geoeconomic Landscape”
- Panel Discussions: Green Technologies, Kazakhstan–China Cooperation, Regional Development
- Regional Project Presentations
- B2B and B2G meetings
- Signing of investment agreements and MOUs
Kazakhstan Offers Investors:
- Tax and customs incentives for up to 25 years
- Investment guarantees and legal protection
- Simplified visa and administrative procedures
- Full support via Kazakh Invest, AIFC, and Special Economic Zones (SEZs)
- A "one-stop shop" for all necessary permits and procedures
QAZAQ INVEST FORUM 2025: A New Investment Ecosystem
Under the theme “Ecosystem for the Investor,” this year’s forum marks a new chapter in Kazakhstan’s investment policy. The country positions itself not just as a resource-rich nation, but as a tech-savvy, stable, and trusted global partner, ready to work with international capital on clear, transparent terms.
