November 7, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov held a meeting with Kumar Aksakalov, Akim of the Kostanay Region, during which the implementation of the Prime Minister’s instructions given at a special investment meeting, as well as mechanisms for attracting investments, implementation of promising projects, and development of the regional investment ecosystem were discussed.

The parties reviewed the work carried out under the National Digital Investment Platform (NDIP), including issues related to supporting and monitoring investment projects, as well as improving transparency and efficiency in interactions with investors. They also discussed the calculation of indicators of foreign direct investment (FDI) and investment in fixed capital (IFC), including the methodology for their formation and accounting at the regional level. Particular attention was paid to the implementation of the “investment order” mechanism, which enables the formation and launch of new projects in priority sectors of the regional economy.

In addition, the sides discussed the support of current and potential investors, improving the efficiency of cooperation between central and local executive authorities, and expanding state support instruments for investment projects.

Following the meeting, the parties emphasized the importance of strengthening coordination at all levels of the investment attraction system and agreed on further steps to implement joint initiatives aimed at enhancing the investment attractiveness of the Kostanay Region.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1101378?lang=kk