On 5 March 2026, an online working call was held between Ms. Zhanna Baidasheva, Director of the Kazakhstan Foreign Investors’ Council Association (KFICA), and Ms. Elena Akoltseva, Vice President of Baker Hughes for Europe & CIS.

During the call, the parties discussed the current priorities of the Foreign Investors’ Council (FIC) and KFICA, including preparations for the Strategic Thematic Session with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the strategic development of KFICA and FIC, as well as the upcoming 38th Plenary Session of the FIC chaired by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The discussion also addressed the development of international cooperation, including the preparation of cooperation agreements between KFICA and the Association of Investors of Kazakhstan, as well as between the Foreign Investors’ Councils of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

The parties further discussed the preparation of a roundtable within the FIC Digitalization Working Group focused on the development of artificial intelligence (AI). The event aims to discuss prospects for AI adoption across various sectors and identify key barriers to its wider implementation.

Ms. Elena Akoltseva noted that Baker Hughes is ready to support the roundtable and consider bringing international speakers to participate in the event.