Kazakhstan set to attract $150 billion in foreign investment by 2029

Kazakhstan set to attract $150 billion in foreign investment by 2029

The Kazakh Government has set an ambitious goal to double the economy to $450 billion by 2029. To this end, the country intends to launch a series of breakthrough projects and large-scale industrial facilities. There are plans to attract at least $150 billion over the next six years, including through the implementation of ESG principles. This was announced by Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov at an Interim Session of the Foreign Investors Council. During the meeting, stakeholders discussed measures and proposals for further improving Kazakhstan’s investment climate.

“The Government aims to increase investment, transfer advanced technologies, localize production and create high value-added clusters with the focus on the accelerated development of the manufacturing sector. The Government will take all the necessary measures to maintain the economic growth and improve the investment climate. We encourage our foreign partners to invest in projects in Kazakhstan,” said Smailov.

According to Smailov, a legislative framework and institutional environment have been established to strengthen the country’s industrial base. Particularly, the law ‘On Industrial Policy’ was adopted and a new Kazakh Ministry of Industry and Construction was formed. Following the discussion, Smailov emphasized that all suggestions and recommendations will be worked out by the Government. He also presented letters of gratitude to the heads of companies for their contribution to the development of the Foreign Investors Council and the country’s investment climate.