Kazakh Delegation Holds Series of Meetings with UK Businesses and Investors
As part of their visit to London, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov and Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of KAZAKH INVEST Madiyar Sultanbek held a series of meetings with representatives of leading British companies, financial institutions, and the industrial sector. The purpose of the visit was to strengthen investment cooperation and promote promising projects in the non-resource sectors of Kazakhstan’s economy.
A meeting with AstraZeneca focused on plans for localizing pharmaceutical production, launching joint R&D initiatives, and implementing educational programs. These efforts align with the recent opening of British university campuses in Kazakhstan.
At the London Stock Exchange, discussions revolved around future listings of Kazakhstani companies, market transparency, and capital-raising instruments, including eurobond issuance. Special attention was given to LSE’s upcoming participation in Astana Finance Days.
With Standard Chartered, the delegation explored financing opportunities for infrastructure projects, focusing on sustainable financing mechanisms and the application of ESG tools.
Eutelsat OneWeb confirmed readiness to complete the deployment of its satellite infrastructure in Kazakhstan and announced plans to launch commercial operations soon. The initiative aims to digitize remote settlements and develop a resilient telecommunications network across Central Asia, including improved internet connectivity for passenger trains.
During a meeting with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), parties discussed expanding the bank’s investment portfolio in Kazakhstan, supporting the private sector, and implementing projects in green energy, logistics, and digitalization.
AREMCA presented an initiative to launch a waste-to-energy project using British technologies within Kazakhstan’s industrial zones.
CarParkTransformer discussed opportunities to implement smart transport infrastructure solutions in Kazakhstan, including the construction of a network of over 200 roadside service points featuring EV charging stations.
Summing up the visit, Alibek Kuantyrov emphasized the importance of consistent engagement with British businesses and the UK’s role as a key partner for Kazakhstan in Europe:
“Kazakhstan and the UK are building a strategic partnership based on trust, mutual benefit, and a shared commitment to sustainable development. We are seeing strong interest from British companies in joint projects in critical sectors — from pharmaceuticals and logistics to digital technologies and the green economy. Our goal is to provide such investors with a transparent, predictable, and long-term cooperation platform.”
The parties agreed to continue dialogue at the level of relevant ministries and companies, as well as through upcoming international forums and industry-specific events.
