Singapore, 20 March 2026 – The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Singapore, Askar Kuttykadam, held a meeting with Ms. Jasmine Quah Zubair, Director of the Americas, Europe and Central Asia Division at the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Singapore.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral trade and economic cooperation, and exchanged views on key issues of the global economic agenda.

The Ambassador of Kazakhstan informed the Singaporean side about the adoption of the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, marking the beginning of a qualitatively new stage in the development of a Just and Progressive Kazakhstan. It was noted that the establishment of a transparent and sustainable system of public administration, along with other important reforms, contributes to strengthening long-term partnerships between the state and business.

The parties also discussed the current state of the global economy, including the fragmentation of global markets, increasing competition for investment, as well as the impact of geopolitical tensions and logistical risks.

Ambassador Kuttykadam briefed his counterpart on Kazakhstan’s current economic performance. It was noted that GDP growth reached 6.5% in 2025, driven by manufacturing, construction, transport, and services. Kazakhstan entered the top 50 largest economies in the world for the first time, reflecting the effectiveness of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s strategy aimed at ensuring sustainable growth and economic diversification.

The interlocutors discussed priority areas of bilateral cooperation, including energy, digitalisation and artificial intelligence, water technologies, the green economy, as well as critical minerals and innovation.

In the context of investment cooperation, the Kazakh side presented the Alatau City multifunctional urban cluster project as a promising platform for Singaporean companies to access the markets of Kazakhstan, Central Asia, and neighbouring regions.

The parties also emphasized the importance of the full implementation of the Agreement on Trade in Services and Investment between Kazakhstan and Singapore and expressed their readiness to convene the first meeting of the Joint Committee on its implementation in the near future.

During the meeting, the Singaporean side was also informed about Kazakhstan’s key international initiatives with a strong economic dimension, including the Regional Environmental Summit to be held in Astana on 22–24 April 2026 and President Tokayev’s initiative to establish an International Water Organization.

Following the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening Kazakhstan–Singapore cooperation and expanding practical engagement across a wide range of areas, including in the context of preparations for upcoming high-level and top-level visits.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-singapore/press/news/details/1186264?lang=kk