Olzhas Bektenov Held a Series of Meetings with Participants of KGIR-2025, DKNews.kz reports.
Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a series of meetings with participants of the VIII Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable (KGIR-2025).
As part of the tasks set by the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on launching a new investment cycle, the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan is conducting systematic work to engage with international companies and organizations to increase the volume of foreign investment in the country’s economy.
The meetings discussed areas of investment cooperation within current and prospective projects in the agro-industrial complex, energy, utilities, and other sectors.
During the meeting with Vice President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Matteo Patrone, the parties discussed the Bank’s participation in infrastructure projects in Kazakhstan. Attention was also given to the development of small and medium-sized businesses.
At the meeting with President of PepsiCo for Russia, Belarus, the Caucasus, and Central Asia David Manzini, the progress of the project to build a salty snacks production plant in the Almaty region, currently in its final stage, was reviewed. The regional akimat, together with relevant state authorities, was instructed to continue assisting in providing the necessary infrastructure solutions for the investment project.
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fufeng Group Li Xuechun discussed the implementation of a vertically integrated industrial park project for deep corn processing in the Zhambyl region. The production will be based on domestic raw materials. The investor positively assessed the favorable business environment and the conditions created under the “fast-track corridor” mechanism for the upcoming launch of production.
Following the meetings, Olzhas Bektenov emphasized that the Government of Kazakhstan will continue to provide comprehensive support to investors and foster a favorable investment climate, focusing on full support for business projects. The launch of new production facilities is of strategic importance for strengthening the country’s industrial and export potential, as well as for creating new jobs.
