On July 9, Almaty will become the center of international investment attention. During the QAZAQ INVEST FORUM 2025, Kazakhstan will unveil an ambitious initiative — the creation of the Kazakh-Asia Investment Fund with a total capital of 5.25 trillion tenge, or $10 billion, according to DKnews.kz.
Why is the fund being created?
The fund is designed to finance large-scale projects in green energy, environmental protection, infrastructure, and sustainable industries. These aren’t just plans on paper — funding will go directly to business projects that pass expert evaluation and align with sustainable development goals.
?224 Billion in Deals Already Lined Up
During the forum, Kazakhstan is set to sign investment agreements and memoranda worth a total of 224.7 billion tenge. Key projects include:
- A packaging paper manufacturing plant – ?12.6 billion
- Tetrapak recycling facility (SUNNY PAPER) – ?12.4 billion
- A solar panel production plant (Singapore) – ?34.5 billion
- Brake systems for electric vehicles (Zichen Group) – ?41.8 billion
In addition, projects related to digital logistics, eco-friendly construction materials, water technologies, and waste recycling will also be presented.
Strategic Context: Strengthening Ties with China
The forum is taking place within the framework of a strategic agreement signed in June 2025 between President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The document strengthens bilateral cooperation in areas such as investment, transport, ecology, technology, and capital protection.
Forum Objectives:
- Attract foreign direct investment (FDI)
- Promote green industries and sustainable economic growth
- Support innovative startups and regional industrial clusters
- Strengthen Kazakhstan’s position as a Central Asian investment hub
Who Will Attend?
Key representatives of government and global business are expected at the forum:
- Darkhan Satybaldy, Akim of Almaty
- Delegates from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Ecology, Ministry of Transport, and Ministry of Industry and Construction
- Madam Jiang Wei, Consul General of China in Almaty
- Delegations from the cities and regions of Almaty, Almaty Region, Zhambyl, Zhetysu, and Ulytau
- Executives from Alibaba Group, China Railway, TEDA Environmental, Netflix International, Zichen Group, EWPARTNERS, and other international and Chinese investment institutions
Forum Schedule
Venue: “Baqshasaray” Reception House, Almaty
Date & Time: July 9, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Agenda highlights:
- Plenary Session: “Kazakhstan’s Investment Potential in the New Geoeconomic Landscape”
- Panel Discussions: Green Technologies, Kazakhstan–China Cooperation, Regional Development
- Regional Project Presentations
- B2B and B2G meetings
- Signing of investment agreements and MOUs
Kazakhstan Offers Investors:
- Tax and customs incentives for up to 25 years
- Investment guarantees and legal protection
- Simplified visa and administrative procedures
- Full support via Kazakh Invest, AIFC, and Special Economic Zones (SEZs)
- A "one-stop shop" for all necessary permits and procedures
QAZAQ INVEST FORUM 2025: A New Investment Ecosystem
Under the theme “Ecosystem for the Investor,” this year’s forum marks a new chapter in Kazakhstan’s investment policy. The country positions itself not just as a resource-rich nation, but as a tech-savvy, stable, and trusted global partner, ready to work with international capital on clear, transparent terms.
