Copenhagen, 27-28 April 2026 – A Kazakh–Danish Business Roundtable was held at Industriens Hus in Copenhagen, organized by the Embassy of Kazakhstan accredited to Denmark in cooperation with the Confederation of Danish Industry (DI).

The Kazakh delegation was led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov. The delegation included Vice Minister of Agriculture A.Berdalin, Chairman of the Industry Committee of the Ministry of Industry and Construction A.Panbayev, as well as senior representatives of Baiterek National Managing Holding JSC, Samruk-Kazyna Invest, Kazakhstan Investment Development Fund and Kazakh Invest.

The Danish side was represented by Lars Thuesen, Denmark’s Special Representative for Central Asia (to assume office in August 2026), as well as executives from leading Danish companies, including Carlsberg Group, ALPI Danmark, Blue Water Shipping, Topsoe, Welltec, Caspian Advisory, Citibank, ByteAll and others. The session was moderated by Jens Holst-Nielsen, Director for Global Markets Development at DI.

Addressing the opening session, Deputy Minister Kuantyrov emphasized:

“Kazakhstan is committed to building long-term partnerships in which Danish technologies, capital and expertise combine naturally with Kazakhstan's market scale, resource base and regional potential. We invite Danish companies to consider Kazakhstan as a strategic destination for investment and business expansion.”

The Deputy Minister also briefed participants on ongoing political and economic reforms in Kazakhstan aimed at enhancing transparency in public administration, strengthening institutional frameworks and further improving the investment climate.

U. Sarybayeva, Foreign Representative of Kazakh Invest, presented specific investment projects and initiatives open to international partners, and provided a detailed overview of state support mechanisms, available incentives and priority sectors of the economy.

During the discussion, participants highlighted the growing interest of Danish businesses in Kazakhstan and the broader Central Asian region. Particular emphasis was placed on the fact that a number of leading Danish companies have been successfully operating in Kazakhstan for many years, building compelling success stories that serve as a reference point for prospective investors.

As part of the visit, A. Kuantyrov held a series of bilateral meetings with the leadership of leading Danish companies and institutions.

At a meeting with senior management of the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO), the parties discussed prospects for expanding the use of the fund’s financial instruments in Kazakhstan, as well as opportunities to deepen cooperation with Baiterek National Managing Holding in support of investment projects.

With Carlsberg Group CEO Jacob Aarup-Andersen, discussions focused on the company's plans to expand its production capacity in Kazakhstan, including the development of a new non-alcoholic beverages plant in the Almaty Region representing an investment of USD 344 million.

At a meeting with Tony Laaksonen, CEO of FLSmidth, the parties reviewed the expansion of the company's service infrastructure in the mining sector, including the forthcoming inauguration of the expanded service centre in Karaganda.

Bilateral meetings were also held with the leadership of Aller Aqua, Welltec and Blue Water Shipping, during which ongoing projects and prospects for expanding their activities in Kazakhstan were discussed.

On the platform of the Danish Agriculture and Food Council, Vice Minister of Agriculture A. Berdalin met with representatives of leading Danish agri-food companies, including DanBred, FOSS, Kongskilde Industries, Vilomix, Viking Genetics, Kurt Nisgaard ApS, and others. The discussions focused on prospects for implementing joint investment projects and establishing long-term partnerships.

Following the meeting, the industry association “Qazaq Sut” signed two Memoranda of Understanding in the field of the livestock sector, including the supply of high-yield breeding stock, the introduction of modern technologies, and the enhancement of efficiency and productivity in Kazakhstan’s dairy sector.

The Kazakh–Danish Business Roundtable served as an important platform for promoting Kazakhstan’s investment potential, fostering direct business contacts between companies of both countries, and identifying practical steps to further deepen bilateral trade and economic cooperation.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-stockholm/press/news/details/1215290?lang=kk