Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry held a briefing for heads of foreign diplomatic missions and international organizations on President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s State-of-the-Nation Address, titled “Kazakhstan’s Current Priorities in a New Historical Cycle,” Qazinform News Agency reports, citing the ministry’s press service.
Around 100 representatives of the diplomatic corps attended the event. The speakers included Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi, Minister of Industry and Construction Yersaiyn Nagaspayev, and Vice Minister of Transport Damir Kozhakhmetov. In his opening remarks, Tileuberdi noted that the President’s Address, delivered in the 35th year of Kazakhstan’s independence, summarizes the country’s achievements and outlines its long-term development strategy.
He stressed that amid global uncertainty, Kazakhstan’s foreign policy remains consistent and is based on constructive dialogue, respect for international commitments, and balanced pragmatism. According to Tileuberdi, foreign direct investment inflows increased by 14.4% in 2025, reaching $20.5 billion.
“President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s large-scale reforms are our sincere and open invitation to your countries, business communities, and investors to engage in mutually beneficial cooperation,” he said. Tileuberdi recalled that approximately 6.5 trillion tenge from the National Fund is expected to be allocated for infrastructure modernization through 2029.
He also noted the proposal to declare 2027 the Year of Nationwide Large-Scale Construction. According to the minister, Kazakhstan offers its foreign partners long-term planning opportunities, access to major investment projects and institutional guarantees for investment protection.
He identified energy, agro-industry, digitalization and artificial intelligence, as well as water management, as priority areas for cooperation. Tileuberdi also outlined measures to strengthen legal guarantees for investors, including plans to establish an Investment Court based on English common law in Alatau City and adopt a new Civil Code by the end of 2027.
He added that Kazakhstan’s diplomatic missions abroad had been instructed to provide individual support for major investment projects. Minister of Industry and Construction Yersaiyn Nagaspayev said the Nationwide Large-Scale Construction program is designed to give fresh impetus to domestic industry and attract additional investment.
He noted that, under the development strategy outlined by President Tokayev, manufacturing accounts for 13% of GDP, surpassing the mining sector. Since 2023, a total of 647 industrial projects have been implemented across the country.