Kuwait Could Become a Regional Hub for the Supply of Kazakh Agricultural Products
24.05.2026 17:26:26 255
Al-Kuwait, May 24, 2026 – the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the State of Kuwait Yerzhan Yelekeyev held a meeting with the Director General of the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA), Sheikh Mishaal Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
During the meeting, the parties discussed in detail the prospects for further strengthening investment cooperation between Kazakhstan and Kuwait, with particular emphasis on food security and the development of cooperation in the agro-industrial sector.
The Ambassador of Kazakhstan informed the Kuwaiti side about Kazakhstan’s potential as one of the region’s largest agricultural producers, as well as opportunities for implementing joint investment projects in the field of agricultural production.
In this context, the Kuwaiti side expressed interest in exploring opportunities for Kuwaiti businesses to participate in the acquisition and development of production facilities in Kazakhstan, followed by the supply of products and their further processing in Kuwait. The parties also noted the potential for Kuwait to serve as a regional hub for the further distribution of products to the markets of the Gulf and broader Middle East region.
In addition, the parties discussed prospects for establishing cooperation between KDIPA and relevant investment institutions of Kazakhstan aimed at exchanging expertise, promoting joint initiatives, and facilitating the development of bilateral investment projects.
During the meeting, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan also presented opportunities for Kuwaiti investors to participate in major infrastructure projects, particularly highlighting the launch of the new “Alatau City” project, which is already attracting significant interest from international investors and is regarded as one of the most promising investment and technological projects in Central Asia.
For his part, Sheikh Mishaal Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah confirmed the Kuwaiti side’s interest in further expanding investment and business cooperation with Kazakhstan.
The Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) is a specialized governmental body established in 2013 to attract and facilitate foreign direct investment, promote Kuwait’s investment opportunities, and support the development of a favorable business environment.
Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-kuveyt/press/news/details/1227135?lang=ru