Alibek Kuantyrov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, took part at the Investors Annual Meeting 2026.

The event brought together leading institutional investors, asset managers, and government officials to discuss the prospects for the investment climate in Central Asia.

Last year alone, gross FDI inflows reached $20.5 billion. By UNCTAD's count, Kazakhstan is the number one FDI destination in Central Asia.

Alibek Kuantyrov outlined the country's key advantages, including the location of 13 international transit corridors in Kazakhstan and the implementation of advanced digital logistics solutions. He also noted the country's extensive natural resource base, as well as its agriculture potential.

"The Government provides comprehensive support for investment projects that includes financial and non-financial incentives. Additionally, a new state support tool - Investment agreement can be directly concluded with the Government," – the Deputy Minister emphasized.

As part of the forum, Alibek Kuantyrov held a number of bilateral meetings with representatives of leading international investment institutions.

BlackRock representatives discussed prospects for expanding the company's presence in Kazakhstan's digital and traditional asset markets.

During a meeting with Timur Akazhanov, General Partner at B Capital, the development of venture and private capital in the region was discussed.

Emanuela Cisini, Partner and Head of Middle East and Asia of Investindustrial, discussed opportunities for creating export-oriented manufacturing and integrating Kazakhstan into global value chains.

The holding of the Investors Annual Meeting 2026 underscores Kazakhstan's consistent policy of integrating into global capital markets and strengthening the country's investment image.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1215358?lang=kk