Kazakhstan's Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov opened the 14th session of the Kazakh-Turkish Intergovernmental Economic Commission in Astana on April 15, 2026, underscoring Turkey's role as one of the nation's most consequential economic partners. Bilateral trade volumes continue their upward trajectory, with Turkish capital flowing into Kazakhstan at a substantial scale.
According to Bektenov, Turkish investors have deployed more than $6 billion across the Kazakh economy, while reciprocal Kazakh investment into Turkey has reached $2.4 billion. The figures reflect a deepening financial relationship that spans multiple industrial sectors.
"More than 5,000 enterprises with Turkish capital are currently registered in our country," Bektenov stated, noting that the number represents a significant footprint in Kazakhstan's commercial landscape. The prime minister outlined dozens of active joint ventures operating in industry, energy, logistics, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture, encompassing production facilities, infrastructure developments, and tourism complexes that have generated thousands of employment opportunities.
The Kazakh government signaled its intent to broaden investment cooperation mechanisms and improve conditions for foreign capital. A new investment cycle has been initiated nationally, accompanied by an investment policy framework extending through 2030. Bektenov reiterated Astana's commitment to resource access, advisory services, and infrastructure support for major projects, while pledging continued efforts to dismantle regulatory barriers.
Investor protections are also being strengthened, with the government implementing a "one-stop shop" service model and extending legislative stability guarantees for qualifying projects. Kazakhstan has separately expressed interest in expanding agricultural exports to Turkey, suggesting the bilateral agenda extends beyond manufacturing and infrastructure into commodity trade.