29.04.2026, 20:08 161971

The Development of Trade, Economic, and Investment Cooperation with the Republic of Korea was Discussed in Astana

A meeting was held between Asset Issenali, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Korea, and representatives of Korean companies operating in Kazakhstan, including KIA, KT&G, Hyundai Engineering, and Open Healthcare, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of trade, economic, and investment cooperation. Particular attention was paid to the implementation of joint projects in industry, energy, the automotive sector, education, healthcare, and other areas.

The Ambassador of Kazakhstan emphasized the country’s commitment to further improving the investment climate and assured that Kazakhstan would continue its efforts to create favorable conditions for doing business.

Representatives of the companies confirmed their interest in further expanding their presence in the Kazakh market and strengthening partnerships with Kazakh organizations.

Following the meeting, the parties expressed their mutual readiness to further develop comprehensive and mutually beneficial cooperation between Kazakhstan and South Korea.
 

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25.05.2026, 13:35 16801

Kazakhstan expands its railway network and boosts capacity

Kazakhstan expands its railway network and boosts capacity
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Kazakhstan continues to modernize its railway infrastructure, renew rolling stock, and introduce digital solutions in the transport sector, Qazinform News Agency reports.

Kazakhstan Temir Zholy CEO Talgat Aldybergenov said, average wear reduced from 66% in 2023 to 58% in 2025, thanks to measures addressing locomotive shortages.

He added by 2030, 746 new passenger coaches will be delivered, many produced by Stadler. Currently, 86% of cars are air-conditioned.

He emphasized railway lines construction and modernization projects covering about 3,900 km are underway. 752 km of new tracks have already been commissioned, significantly increasing throughput.

900 km of new tracks will be built, and 3,000 km will be modernized.

He highlighted digital solutions helped speed up key processes. Diagnostic time for rolling stock reduced from 2 hours to 8 minutes using the Kinetix system.

Artificial intelligence now coordinates transit, cutting scenario modeling from months to hours.

It should be noted, Kazakhstan Temir Zholy ranked in the top 3% of global transport companies in the S&P Global ESG rating.
 

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24.05.2026, 19:10 46141

Kazakhstan strengthens maritime infrastructure in Caspian Sea

Emergency Situations Minister Lieutenant General Chingis Arinov visited the Bautino cargo area in Mangistau region as part of a working visit, Qazinform News Agency reports.

He reviewed the area's infrastructure and its technical and logistical capabilities.

Located in the Tupkaragan district, Bautino is one of the key infrastructure facilities in the Caspian region and plays an important role as a support base for maritime operations, including emergency and search-and-rescue missions, as well as response efforts to offshore oil spills.

The minister emphasized the area's strategic importance for ensuring safety in Kazakhstan’s sector of the Caspian Sea and underscored the need to further strengthen technical capabilities and modernize maritime infrastructure. He also noted that the Emergency Ministry’s Teniz Zhasagy units would enhance emergency response efficiency and further improve safety across the Caspian Sea area.

It should be recalled that Kazakhstan’s naval forces play a key role in ensuring security in the country’s sector of the Caspian Sea - Kazakhstan’s only maritime route. Unlike the Ground Forces and Air Defense Forces, the Navy was effectively established from scratch.
 

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24.05.2026, 14:12 46411

Kazakhstan and ExxonMobil expand cooperation in oil and gas sector

Kazakhstan and ExxonMobil expand cooperation in oil and gas sector
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First Deputy Prime Minister Nurlan Baibazarov held a meeting with Yuri Kim, Senior Director for International Government Relations at ExxonMobil, Qazinform News Agency cites the press service of the Kazakh Government.

During the meeting, the parties reviewed the progress of ongoing joint projects and explored opportunities for expanding cooperation in the oil and gas sector. Discussions focused on key areas of collaboration, including hydrocarbon production, the development of export infrastructure, and the implementation of investment projects.

Special attention was paid to maintaining the stable operation of production facilities, advancing the development of the Tengiz and Kashagan oil fields, and ensuring the effective functioning of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium.

Yuri Kim congratulated Nurlan Baibazarov on his appointment as First Deputy Prime Minister and expressed confidence in the further development of effective and mutually beneficial cooperation.

The First Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the importance of strengthening the strategic partnership, ensuring infrastructure reliability, and promoting the sustainable development of the oil and gas sector.

The meeting also emphasized Kazakhstan’s ongoing efforts to improve the investment climate by creating favorable and predictable conditions for investors and expanding opportunities for long-term cooperation.

Following the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continuing constructive engagement and advancing the identified areas of cooperation.
 

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22.05.2026, 14:00 77436

Kazakhstan’s grain exports to Afghanistan rise by 2.3 times

Kazakhstan’s grain exports to Afghanistan rise by 2.3 times
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Kazakhstan exported 11.7 million tons of grain and flour in grain equivalent between September 2025 and May 20, 2026, Qazinform News Agency reports citing the Agriculture Ministry.

According to Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, exports grew by 13.6% compared to the same period of the last year (10.3 million tons).

Exports to Uzbekistan rose by 39.5%, from 3.5 million tons to 4.8 million tons, and to Kyrgyzstan by 1.5 times, from 297,000 tons to 457,000 tons. Grain deliveries to Afghanistan surged by 2.3 times, from 1.3 million tons to 3 million tons, and Turkmenistan by 47.7%, from 130,000 tons to 192,000 tons.

Officials noted that the positive trend reflects strong foreign demand for Kazakh grain, effective measures to improve export logistics and expansion of trade and economic cooperation with international partners.

Noteworthy, in 2025, Kazakhstan’s agricultural exports to Spain doubled, with grain, legumes, and essential oils making up the bulk of shipments.
 

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21.05.2026, 19:10 107426

Kazakhstan sows nearly 9 mln ha of crops

Kazakhstan sows nearly 9 mln ha of crops
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According to operational data from regional akimats, spring fieldwork is continuing across Kazakhstan, with 8.9 million ha of agricultural crops sown so far, Qazinform News Agency reports, citing the Ministry of Agriculture.

Grain crops make up the largest share of the planted area at 5.5 million ha, followed by oilseed crops with 2.3 million ha and fodder crops with 642,000 ha. Other crops include cotton (166,000 ha), vegetables (102,000 ha), melons and gourds (77,000 ha), potatoes (93,000 ha), and sugar beet (22,000 ha).

The sowing campaign is progressing actively across Kazakhstan’s key grain-producing regions, with 2 million ha already planted in Akmola region and 1.3 million ha each in Kostanay and North Kazakhstan regions.

Strong progress is also being seen in Kazakhstan’s southern and southeastern regions, where spring fieldwork is nearing completion. Sowing operations have reached 98.1% in Zhambyl region, 97.5% in Zhetysu region, and 96.1% in Almaty region.

Kazakhstan’s agricultural sector is backed by a large fleet of machinery, including 133,900 tractors, around 5,600 high-performance seeding complexes, 71,400 seeders, and 188,500 tillage machines, while technical support for farmers is provided through a nationwide network of 70 service centers.

One of the key priorities in preparing and carrying out the sowing campaign remains ensuring access to mineral fertilizers for agricultural producers.

For 2026, the planned fertilizer application volume is set at 2.3 million tons. According to regional authorities, contracts have already been signed for the supply of 1.4 million tons, while 1.2 million tons have already been delivered.

To improve fertilizer affordability for farmers, regional budgets have allocated 56.3 billion tenge in 2026 for fertilizer subsidies.
 

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21.05.2026, 18:27 108566

Kazakhstan and Pfizer Discussed the Implementation of an Investment Project in the Healthcare Sector

Kazakhstan and Pfizer Discussed the Implementation of an Investment Project in the Healthcare Sector
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First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Ashykbayev held a meeting with Dmitriy Kozenkov, General Director of "Pfizer Kazakhstan" LLP and Head of Pfizer’s subcluster in Kazakhstan, Central Asia, Caucasus, and Mongolia (CauCAR). Representatives of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan also took part in the meeting, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.

During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues related to the implementation of Pfizer’s investment project in Kazakhstan.

The First Deputy Minister noted that Pfizer is one of Kazakhstan’s key international partners in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. In this regard, the importance of ensuring predictable and favorable conditions for the implementation of investment projects in the medical field was emphasized.

The parties confirmed their interest in continuing constructive cooperation on the development of partnership and ensuring access to modern medical solutions.
 

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21.05.2026, 15:45 107771

Business delegation from Norway highlights Kazakhstan's high investment potential

A business delegation from Norway on Thursday announced their intention to strengthen long-term cooperation with Kazakhstan, Qazinform News Agency reports.

A business delegation from Norway on Thursday announced their intention to strengthen long-term cooperation with Kazakhstan, Qazinform News Agency correspondent reports.

This was announced by Ronny Solberg, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the East Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Norway, during the second meeting of the Kazakhstan-Norway Business Council in Astana.

He said that Norwegian businesses have been showing interest in Kazakhstan over the recent years, and this cooperation is now gradually moving toward concrete projects.

A memorandum of understanding was signed during the Business Council in Oslo in 2024, and already in 2025, new meetings and delegation visits took place. Our Chamber has long-term plans for cooperation with the business community of Kazakhstan, stated Solberg.


He also noted that the Norwegian business delegation in Almaty and Astana held a series of meetings with representatives of Kazakhstani businesses and government agencies.

This is my first visit to Kazakhstan, and I am very impressed by your country. All the meetings in both Almaty and Astana were held in a very warm and productive atmosphere. We hope to continue our positive cooperation and make such visits a good tradition in order to build even stronger relations between our countries, the head of the East Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Norway.

 

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21.05.2026, 15:10 108971

Kazakhstan and the UAE Strengthen Cooperation in Aviation and Investment

Kazakhstan and the UAE Strengthen Cooperation in Aviation and Investment
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Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the United Arab Emirates, Rauan Zhumabek, held a meeting with His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Group, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, and Chairman of Dubai Holding and Dubai Airports, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and future prospects for the development of cooperation between Kazakhstan and the UAE, including collaboration in the fields of aviation, transport, logistics, tourism, investment, and infrastructure development.

The interlocutors noted that bilateral relations continue to demonstrate a high level of strategic partnership and are developing dynamically owing to the active political dialogue and regular high-level engagements between the two countries. The parties underscored the importance of continuing joint efforts aimed at expanding trade, economic, and investment cooperation.

The Kazakh diplomat particularly highlighted the significant contribution of Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum to the transformation of Dubai into one of the world’s leading aviation, transport, and business hubs. Under his leadership, Emirates Group has become one of the global leaders in the aviation industry, while Dubai International Airport has evolved into the world’s largest international aviation hub.

The parties also exchanged views on further strengthening business ties and expanding cooperation between Kazakh and Emirati companies.

At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their mutual interest in maintaining a constructive dialogue and further advancing the mutually beneficial partnership between Kazakhstan and the UAE.
 

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