Ministers outlined investment priorities, industrial development and transport infrastructure plans to international representatives.
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a briefing for heads of foreign diplomatic missions and international organisations on President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s State-of-the-Nation Address in Astana on 9 November 2026. Approximately 100 diplomatic representatives attended the event, where senior government officials outlined the country’s development priorities, investment opportunities and infrastructure plans under the President’s address, entitled “Kazakhstan’s Current Priorities in a New Historical Cycle”.
The briefing featured Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi, Minister of Industry and Construction Yersaiyn Nagaspayev, and Vice Minister of Transport Damir Kozhakhmetov. The discussions focused on Kazakhstan’s economic development strategy, foreign investment, industrial growth, transport connectivity and opportunities for international cooperation.
In his opening remarks, Foreign Minister Tileuberdi said the President’s address, delivered in the 35th year of Kazakhstan’s independence, reviewed the country’s achievements and outlined its long-term development strategy. He noted that Kazakhstan’s foreign policy remained based on constructive dialogue, respect for international commitments and balanced pragmatism amid global uncertainty.
The Foreign Minister reported that foreign direct investment increased by 14.4 per cent in 2025, reaching US$20.5 billion. He also highlighted plans to allocate approximately 6.5 trillion tenge from the National Fund for infrastructure modernisation through 2029.
Foreign Minister Tileuberdi identified energy, agro-industry, digitalisation, artificial intelligence and water management as priority sectors for international cooperation. He also outlined proposed investor protection measures, including the establishment of an Investment Court based on English common law in Alatau City and the adoption of a new Civil Code by the end of 2027.
Minister Nagaspayev presented the Nationwide Large-Scale Construction programme, which aims to support domestic industry and attract investment. He reported that manufacturing accounted for 13 per cent of GDP and that 647 industrial projects had been implemented since 2023. Mechanical engineering, metallurgy, chemicals and electrical engineering were identified as investment priorities.
Meanwhile, Vice Minister Kozhakhmetov outlined Kazakhstan’s ambition to become a Eurasian logistics hub. He reported that transit cargo volumes increased by 18 per cent to 39.1 million tonnes, while approximately 85 per cent of overland freight traffic between China and Europe passed through Kazakhstan.
He highlighted railway, road, airport and port development projects, including the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route.
During the question-and-answer session, diplomats raised issues concerning investment protection, infrastructure, transport corridors and critical minerals. The speakers provided responses and outlined opportunities for foreign companies to participate in Kazakhstan’s industrial and infrastructure development.
Source: Kazinform
