Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/1208611?lang=kk

As part of the working visit to the Hellenic Republic, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov held a series of meetings with representatives of government authorities and business circles of the country. Following the negotiations, priority areas were identified for launching new investment projects and further expanding bilateral trade and economic cooperation.During a meeting with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece Harris Theocharis, the parties discussed preparations for the upcoming session of the Kazakhstan–Greek Intergovernmental Commission on Economic and Technological Cooperation, as well as current issues on the bilateral agenda.“Kazakhstan occupies an important place among Greece’s key partners, particularly in the energy sector. At the same time, we see significant potential for expanding cooperation in areas such as agriculture, logistics, and several other industries,” the Greek diplomat noted.In turn, Kuantyrov emphasized Kazakhstan’s readiness to deepen cooperation and move towards the practical implementation of joint initiatives. “We see substantial potential for launching joint projects in industry, energy, and infrastructure. It is important to focus on the implementation of concrete initiatives capable of ensuring mutual benefit and sustainable economic impact,” stated the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan.Particular attention was paid to financial, economic, and institutional cooperation. In this regard, during a meeting with the Governor of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue of Greece Georgios Pitsilis, the parties discussed improving tax administration, the digitalization of public services, as well as prospects for concluding an agreement on the avoidance of double taxation.As part of the talks with the President of the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank Serhat Köksal and the Deputy CEO of “Growthfund” (the Hellenic Corporation of Assets and Participations, Greece’s sovereign wealth fund) Panagiotis Stampoulidis, opportunities were explored to establish practical investment cooperation, including participation in infrastructure and financial projects in Kazakhstan.During meetings with representatives of the Greek business community, the Deputy Minister also held discussions with the leadership of companies “METLEN Energy & Metals”, “Desserta Hellas”, “CCC” and others. Specific financing mechanisms and prospects for implementing joint projects in metallurgy, energy, petrochemicals, the agro-industrial sector, and the development of industrial infrastructure were discussed.Following the visit, the parties reaffirmed their mutual interest in intensifying investment cooperation, expanding trade and economic ties, and developing direct contacts between the business communities of Kazakhstan and Greece.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1208587?lang=kk

The investment project for the construction and operation of the «Energy Astana» eco-park has been launched in the capital of Kazakhstan.The contract was signed by Gabidulla Ospankulov, Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Quanyuan Peng, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chinese company «EAST HOPE».The project is expected to be launched in the second half of 2029. In the first phase, the eco-park will process approximately 1,500 tons of waste per day and generate 50 MW of electricity. Its implementation will create 250 temporary and 125 permanent jobs.G. Ospankulov emphasized the importance of implementing projects of this scale that meet modern technological and environmental requirements.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1208582?lang=kk

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/1208566?lang=kk

The regional commission of the West Kazakhstan Region visited the wholesale and retail market "Altyn Alma", to assess the situation with prices for socially significant food products on-site. The focus was on the meat and vegetable pavilions, where the final cost of products for the population is formed.The work was conducted in a live format, with direct dialogue with tenants. Entrepreneurs were explained the requirements of the legislation, including compliance with the 15 percent trade markup, the presence of written price tags, as well as sanitary and tax regulations.The visit allowed for immediate impact on the situation. The commission identified unnecessary links in the supply chain; two intermediaries for potatoes were eliminated. Simultaneously, direct supplies of products from the stabilization fund of the AQJAIYQ Agricultural Production Cooperative to the market were established.If previously potatoes were sold at a price from 230 to 250 tenge per kilogram depending on the variety and quality, then the products from the stabilization fund went on sale at 165 tenge with a supply price of 145 tenge.Currently, the AQJAIYQ Agricultural Production Cooperative supplies up to 5 tons of products to the market. The goods are in high demand among buyers. Supplies of vegetable products are planned to continue until the end of the first decade of May.Such visits will be conducted on a regular basis. This format shows real effect and allows for quick decision-making.Since the beginning of 2026, 11 meetings of the Regional Commission have been held in the West Kazakhstan Region. 47 cases of exceeding the trade markup on socially significant food products have been identified. Administrative measures have been taken for all violations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1208562?lang=kk