Astana, Kazakhstan – The Council, chaired by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, continues its mission to foster productive dialogue between the Kazakh government and international investors, aiming to improve the investment environment in the country, TuraNews.kz reports citing Kazinform.
Reflecting on the theme of last year’s session, which focused on the digital transformation of the economy, President Tokayev underscored how global shifts—marked by geopolitical tensions and rising protectionism—are reshaping the economic landscape. “However,” he noted, “crises often open the door to new opportunities.”
The President emphasized that the rapid growth of digitalization, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence, blockchain, the Internet of Things, and Big Data, is revolutionizing industries globally, from agriculture to finance. Tokayev highlighted that digitalization is not only shaping the present economic agenda but is becoming a key determinant of national and regional competitiveness.
“By 2025, the digital technology market is projected to expand by 50%, reaching a value of $6.8 trillion. In a decade, digital technologies could be responsible for the production of up to 70% of global goods and services,” Tokayev shared. Kazakhstan, he affirmed, is actively embracing this trend, exemplified by the recent unanimous support of 62 countries for establishing the UN Digital Solutions Center for Sustainable Development in Central Asia, hosted in Kazakhstan. This milestone, he added, symbolizes global trust and represents Kazakhstan’s pivotal step onto the world stage.
Founded in 1998, the Foreign Investors Council has been a unique platform enabling direct engagement between Kazakhstan’s government and foreign investors. This collaboration aims to address challenges in the investment sector and to strengthen Kazakhstan’s investment climate, making the country an increasingly attractive destination for global capital.
