Washington, D.C., April 15, 2026 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin held meetings with World Bank Vice President for the Europe and Central Asia Region Antonella Bassani and representatives of the World Bank Group.

The discussions highlighted Kazakhstan’s strong appreciation for its strategic partnership with the World Bank, built on trust and a shared commitment to sustainable development. Over the past three decades, the partnership has delivered more than 50 projects worth over $8 billion across transport, education, environmental protection, green technologies, and digital development.

A key event during the World Bank–IMF Spring Meetings was the roundtable “Kazakhstan on the Way of Reforms,” organized by the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms as a dedicated dialogue platform on the sidelines of the meetings.

During the roundtable, Deputy Prime Minister proposed holding a joint conference on sustainable economic growth. He noted that Kazakhstan continues to advance reforms across key sectors, creating the foundations for resilient and high-quality economic growth.

Presidential Adviser and Chairman of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms Asset Irgaliyev outlined the country’s development priorities, emphasizing that ongoing reforms aim to ensure a coherent and sustainable economic trajectory. He underscored the central role of the public sector in driving these transformations and coordinating reforms initiated at the level of the Head of State.

It was noted that Kazakhstan’s economy continues to demonstrate steady momentum. In recent years, GDP growth has consistently exceeded 5%, reaching 6.5% in 2025. Goods production increased by 8.7%, while the services sector grew by 5.2%.

The discussions also addressed the development of the Alatau City as a new growth hub with a special governance framework and a dedicated financial model. The project includes tax incentives, a “one-stop-shop” system, the application of international standards, and enhanced guarantees for investors.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-washington/press/news/details/1202684?lang=kk