From February 1-3, Kazakhstan’s business capital, Almaty, will host the Digital Almaty 2024 forum, entitled “Industry X: The Digital Development of the Future”. Now in its sixth year, the forum will bring together government officials from Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) countries, leading experts, and entrepreneurs from around the world, said
The Global Gateway Investors Forum for EU-Central Asia Transport Connectivity opened on January 29 in Brussels, bringing together high-level representatives from the European Commission, EU Member States, Central Asia and Caucasus countries, and Türkiye. At the forum, European Commission Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis announced that European and international financial institutions will commit €10 billion in support and investments
As part of the Kazakhcreative groups’ tour in France, the Consulate General of Kazakhstan on January 27 organized a concert featuring the chamber-instrumental ensemble “FORTE TRIO” at the premises of the Association of European Parliamentarians in Strasbourg. The eminent Kazakh band presented to the residents and guests of the “European and Christmas capital” with masterpieces of world classics and
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) says it invested more than €1.2 billion in projects across Central Asia in 2023 to stimulate the region’s sustainable and inclusive growth. Uzbekistan remained the leading recipient of EBRD funding in the region for the fourth year running, by attracting more than €700 million. The remaining €518 million
The Government of Kazakhstan is introducing new approaches to agro-industrial sector development. The document on the issue was approved at the meeting on January 25, chaired by the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Alikhan Smailov. It was said at the meeting that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev set specific objectives to bring the agricultural sector to a new
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s recent visit to Italy underscores the robust economic and cultural ties between the two nations. The Kazakh President’s emphasis on the close economic cooperation and dynamic growth potential reflects a positive trajectory in bilateral relations. Italy’s substantial investments in Kazakhstan, totaling $7.3 billion, showcase a strong commitment to mutual prosperity. The
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand on January 23 in Bangkok hosted a seminar on investment and trade opportunities in Kazakhstan. The event was held with the participation of around 60 Thai businessmen to strengthen economic contacts between Kazakhstan and Thailand, the Kazakh Foreign Ministry reported. In a welcoming speech, Deputy Permanent Secretary of
On January 24, the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan and Xi’an Lvhuan Forest Technology Service Co. Ltd signed an agreement on bilateral cooperation, with the support of National Company KAZAKH INVEST. Areas of cooperation include implementing projects for developing carbon sink assets in forests, meadows, wetlands, clean energy, soils, rivers, and lakes
Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Indonesia Serzhan Abdykarimov on January 23 in Jakarta held a meeting with Vice Chairman of International Relations of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Bernardino Vega. The parties discussed measures to strengthen business contacts between Kazakh and Indonesian entrepreneurs, increase mutual trade, and realize transit-transport potential. Special emphasis was placed
Kazakhstan Agency of International Development KazAID held a briefing with the participation of representatives of embassies of Central Asian countries on January 22 in Astana. During the briefing Kazakh diplomats presented information on KazAID projects in 2024 to the Embassies of the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Particular attention was focused on the Dostyk
