Kazakhstan continued its economic diplomacy push in Qatar as Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev held meetings with leading Qatari companies during his visit to Doha, DKNews.kz reports.
The talks focused on investment, infrastructure, energy and logistics projects aimed at expanding bilateral economic cooperation.
Meetings with major Qatari companies
During the visit, the minister met with executives of:
- Power International Holding
- Milaha
Both companies are considered important players in regional investment, transport and infrastructure sectors.
The discussions underline Kazakhstan’s growing efforts to attract Gulf capital into strategic industries.
Energy and telecommunications projects discussed
During talks with Power International Holding Chairman Moutaz Al-Khayyat, the parties reviewed opportunities for joint investment in energy and telecommunications.
Priority sectors highlighted included:
- gas processing
- gas transportation
- electricity generation
- telecommunications infrastructure
Minister Kosherbayev noted that large-scale projects in these sectors could make an important contribution to Kazakhstan’s energy security.
This is especially significant as Kazakhstan seeks to modernize infrastructure and diversify long-term energy capacity.
Logistics and Caspian transit in focus
At a separate meeting with Milaha Chief Executive Officer Fahad Saad Al-Qahtani, the sides discussed cooperation in transport and logistics.
Main topics included:
- development of multimodal transportation
- broader access to port infrastructure
- increased cargo transit through Kazakhstan’s Caspian ports
- stronger regional supply chains
Kosherbayev emphasized Kazakhstan’s role as a transcontinental trade and logistics hub linking Europe and Asia.
Middle Corridor gains attention
The minister also highlighted the strategic importance of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, also known as the Middle Corridor.
The route is increasingly viewed as a major alternative trade corridor connecting:
- Central Asia
- the Caspian region
- the South Caucasus
- Europe
- China and wider Asia
Growing interest from Gulf investors suggests the corridor is attracting wider international attention.
Sides agree to continue dialogue
Following the meetings, the parties reaffirmed their intention to intensify bilateral cooperation and continue discussions on promising investment and infrastructure projects.
This indicates both Kazakhstan and Qatar are seeking to move from diplomatic dialogue toward practical economic implementation.
Why this matters
Kazakhstan’s talks with major Qatari companies reflect a broader strategy to position itself as a regional hub for energy, trade and logistics.
Potential benefits for Kazakhstan include:
- new foreign investment
- stronger transport infrastructure
- increased Caspian transit volumes
- energy sector modernization
- deeper ties with Gulf economies
For Qatar, Kazakhstan offers access to fast-growing Central Asian markets and strategic Eurasian trade routes.
