London (TDI): Kazakhstan has stepped up efforts to deepen its presence in UK capital markets, presenting its long-term growth and investment agenda at the Kazakhstan Capital Markets Day 2025 conference held in London.
Deputy Minister of National Economy Asan Darbayev, addressing a panel on “Sustainable Economic Growth and Financial Sector Development,” outlined the government’s economic strategy and ongoing reforms to strengthen the investment environment.
He noted that Kazakhstan’s real GDP expanded by 6.3% in the first nine months of 2025, one of the highest growth rates in recent years. The country aims to lift its GDP to $450 billion by 2029.
Darbayev emphasized that infrastructure development remains at the core of Kazakhstan’s ambition to become a leading transit and investment hub in Eurasia. Five international rail and eight major road corridors are currently operational, including the strategic Middle Corridor, which connects Central Asia with Europe. This network, he said, supports industrial localization and expanding trade flows.
Reaffirming the country’s credibility in international markets, Darbayev pointed out that Kazakhstan holds investment-grade ratings from S&P, Fitch, and Moody’s. S&P recently revised its outlook to “Positive,” while Moody’s upgraded Kazakhstan to Baa1 in 2024.
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To attract and retain investors, Kazakhstan offers an array of long-term incentives, including tax and customs concessions, investment contracts, and legislative stability guarantees lasting up to 25 years.
Investor facilitation is further streamlined through a digital “single window” platform managed by the Investment Attraction Council, which focuses on eliminating bureaucratic barriers and expediting project approvals.
A key pillar of Kazakhstan’s financial outreach is the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), which operates under English common law. The AIFC now hosts over 3,500 companies from more than 80 countries, with cumulative investments surpassing $14 billion. Its legal transparency and robust regulatory framework have made it an increasingly trusted venue for global investors.
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Kazakhstan continues to draw major international players in energy, transportation, engineering, and the food and beverage industries. Global partners such as Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell, GE Transportation, Hyundai, KIA, Coca-Cola, Danone, Carlsberg, and Lactalis are already engaged in high-value and technology-intensive projects.
During the London forum, Darbayev also met senior executives from Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) and Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), further promoting Kazakhstan’s economic opportunities and strengthening financial ties with global markets.
