Kazakh PM invites Berne Union Participants to Implement Strategic International Investment Projects in Kazakhstan

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov took part in the plenary session of the Berne Union – the world’s largest international association of export credit and investment insurers.

The forum is being held for the first time in the Central Asian region. The session was attended by around 240 delegates from more than 70 countries, including heads of leading export credit agencies, export-import banks, international financial institutions, and global insurance corporations.

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov emphasized the strategic importance of the congress. Strengthening the country’s investment attractiveness is inextricably linked with the development of international trade, transport and logistics potential, and export opportunities — key areas of activity for Berne Union members.

Olzhas Bektenov stressed that under the leadership of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Kazakhstan is consistently implementing a comprehensive program of political and economic modernization. The new Constitution, adopted by nationwide referendum, is aimed at building a Just and Strong Kazakhstan.

Participants were briefed on the work being carried out to develop investment, export, and business potential in line with the tasks set by the President. For the state, building a trusting dialogue with reliable foreign partners is an integral part of foreign economic policy.

“The Head of our State constantly pays special attention to improving the business climate. Today, Kazakhstan, as the largest economy in Central Asia, continues the structural transformation of its national economy. Foreign direct investment grew by 14.4% and reached $20.5 billion, while investment in fixed capital increased by 13% and hit a record high of $43.5 billion. In 2025, Kazakhstan’s foreign trade turnover grew to $144 billion. The geography and range of Kazakh products are expanding. Today, our goods are exported to 127 countries, and the number of active commodity items has approached 4,000,” Olzhas Bektenov noted.

Under the Trade Policy Concept until 2030, Kazakhstan aims to increase non-resource exports to $52 billion. The country is expanding its network of international free trade agreements. In addition to existing agreements with Vietnam and Serbia, new ones have been added with the UAE, Mongolia, and Indonesia. The Trans-Caspian International Transport Route plays a special role in this architecture, where a number of major infrastructure projects are being implemented to improve the system of transcontinental economic corridors, increase trade turnover, and improve the well-being of the population of our countries. On the instruction of the President, migration policy is being improved to create favorable conditions for attracting quality foreign human capital. A special visa regime “Golden Visa” is being introduced for investors and highly qualified specialists. Kazakhstan’s foreign trade representatives and offices of the Export Credit Agency, located in priority markets, are focused on providing targeted support to enterprises and promptly responding to requests from international businesses.