The investment potential of the North Kazakhstan region
was showcased at the first business forum at the Chinese Embassy in Astana. The
event brought together over 100 participants from both countries. The Kazakh
side highlighted
the region’s advantages such as developed industries, including manufacturing, as well as the special economic zone and investor support.
«The high level of economic growth is primarily
linked to the active implementation of investment projects. The region is
currently implementing a portfolio of 51 investment projects valued at $1.7
billion. Over the past three years, the region has attracted $2.5 billion in
investments, with real growth reaching 133%. Since the beginning of the year,
investment volume has totaled $680 million,» said Deputy Governor of the North Kazakhstan region Kanat
Duzelbayev.
«We are interested in the North Kazakhstan region’s
potential in mineral resources, given its significant reserves. We intend to
implement projects in exploration, extraction, and processing. We can offer our
advanced technologies and financial resources,» shared Chinese Ambassador to Kazakhstan Han Chunlin.
An exhibition of domestic products was held as part of
the forum. Kazakh manufacturers showcased the best examples of agricultural,
industrial, and processing industries. Aidar Nigmetov brought an eco-friendly, natural feed additive produced exclusively in Kazakhstan – a
product that has already drawn interest from Uzbekistan, Belarus, Russia, and
Malaysia.
«With the addition of this feed supplement, both weight gain and meat quality improve significantly. This protein is produced in Kazakhstan. It is not manufactured anywhere else in the world — only in Kazakhstan, which is why many companies are eager to cooperate,» noted enterprise director Aidar Nagimetov.
Trade
between the North Kazakhstan region and China
continues to grow. In the first eight months of this year, trade turnover
reached $105 million – double the figure
recorded during the same period in 2024.
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