Zhumabek Yessilbekovich discussed key issues related to Kazakhstan's economic development, including import substitution, industrialization, and tax reform. He proposed a localization strategy in which entrepreneurs importing goods worth more than 1 billion tenge per year could start producing similar products in Kazakhstan with government support. He emphasized the importance of access to cheap electricity as a factor in industrial competitiveness, highlighting the need to modernize the energy system using advanced technologies. He also stressed the importance of a stable tax policy, suggesting the creation of an expert council of business leaders to develop effective economic solutions. Additionally, he underscored the role of business diplomacy and international networking in attracting investment.

