Kazakhstan has unveiled an ambitious investment agenda centred on artificial intelligence (AI), digitalisation, critical minerals, and value-added manufacturing, as President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reaffirmed the country’s commitment to remaining Central Asia’s leading destination for foreign investment.
Addressing the 38th plenary session of the Foreign Investors’ Council on July 2, President Tokayev highlighted Kazakhstan’s economic resilience despite global uncertainty and outlined a series of reforms aimed at enhancing investor confidence and accelerating sustainable growth.Tokayev described AI as a key driver of Kazakhstan’s future economic transformation.
The president said Kazakhstan’s economy expanded by 6.5% last year, with the country’s GDP exceeding $300 billion. He noted that accumulated net foreign direct investment has surpassed $150 billion, representing nearly 70% of all investment in Central Asia.“Despite an unfavourable external environment, Kazakhstan intends to maintain its leadership in Central Asia in attracting investment,” Tokayev said.
He also emphasised that the country’s newly adopted Constitution, which came into force a day before the council meeting, further strengthens legal protections for investors.The government has introduced a National Digital Investment Platform, designed as a one-stop portal for investors to streamline procedures and improve transparency.