Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev chaired a plenary session of the Foreign Investors Council, where he reaffirmed the country's commitment to sustainable economic development and further improvement of the investment climate, Kazpravda.kz reported.
He noted that despite ongoing global economic instability, Kazakhstan's GDP growth last year was 6.5%, exceeding $300 billion. He stated that accumulated net foreign direct investment has reached over $150 billion, accounting for approximately 70% of all investment attracted by Central Asian countries.
Tokayev emphasized that political stability, an updated Constitution that provides additional protection for investors' rights, the launch of the National Digital Investment Platform, the Investment Headquarters, and the Altyn Visa program, which provides tax and immigration incentives for foreign entrepreneurs, contribute to strengthening investment attractiveness.
The President's statements reflect Kazakhstan's desire to maintain its status as a leading investment hub in Central Asia amid growing competition for international capital. In recent years, countries in the region have been actively improving their investment attraction mechanisms, but Kazakhstan continues to maintain its leadership thanks to a more developed institutional framework, a large domestic market, and the active digitalization of public services.
However, continued investment momentum will depend not only on domestic reforms but also on external factors, including the state of the global economy, changes in commodity markets, and the transformation of international logistics routes. Under these circumstances, a focus on digitalization, reducing administrative barriers, and increasing guarantees for investors allows Kazakhstan to strengthen its competitive position while simultaneously promoting regional economic integration and the implementation of large-scale cross-border infrastructure projects.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
July 2, 2026