Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Türkiye Erkebulan Sapiyev and Consul General of Kazakhstan in Istanbul Nuriddin Amankul held a series of meetings with senior executives of leading Turkish investment companies operating in Kazakhstan and planning to expand their projects, DKNews.kz reports.
The discussions in Istanbul brought together companies implementing major initiatives in industry, construction, transport and pharmaceuticals, as well as those exploring new opportunities in agriculture and mining.
Deeper grain processing and growth of the agro-industrial sector
One of the key initiatives is the project launched by Tiryaki Holding, which has begun building a plant for deep processing of wheat and peas in Astana.
The project is aimed at both domestic consumption and export, increasing added value and creating new jobs.
In addition, together with Çalık Holding, plans are being explored to develop grain-processing projects in the Kostanay region, traditionally considered one of Kazakhstan’s main breadbaskets.
Pharmaceuticals: a step toward import substitution
Nobel Pharmaceuticals has moved to the second stage of its project to produce medicines in Almaty.
The expansion of production capacity will help broaden the product range and reduce dependence on imported drugs – an important factor for the national healthcare system.
Infrastructure and transport - investing in the future of major cities
Infrastructure remained one of the central topics of the meetings.
Makyol Holding successfully completed the construction of the Big Almaty Ring Road (BAKAD), a strategic highway that eases traffic congestion and significantly cuts travel time.
At the same time, TAV Havalimanları Holding is continuing the expansion and modernization of Almaty International Airport.
The upgrade will attract new routes, boost tourism flows and strengthen the city’s role as a major regional aviation hub.
Retail and new jobs
The well-known clothing brand Koton continues to develop its presence in Kazakhstan and is considering further expansion.
Growing interest in copper deposits
Several potential investors are also studying opportunities to develop copper deposits across Kazakhstan.
Copper is a strategic metal widely used in energy, construction and technology, including renewable energy. This creates long-term prospects for exports and new value chains.
During the meetings, the parties discussed the progress of ongoing projects and explored the launch of new initiatives across different sectors of the economy.
The leaders of Turkish holdings expressed their appreciation to the Government of Kazakhstan for creating a favorable investment climate and providing comprehensive support to foreign investors.
In this way, Kazakhstan continues to strengthen its economic partnership with Türkiye, attracting technology, capital and new jobs — and opening up new opportunities for regional development.
