On 12 October 2026, a foreign side meeting of the Investment Policy Working Group of the Foreign Investors’ Council under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan (FIC) was held to discuss key investment policy issues and the Working Group’s activities.

The meeting was chaired by Mr. Erlan Dosymbekov, FIC Investment Policy Working Group Co-Chair from foreign side, KFICA Board Chairman, EY Managing Partner in Central Asia&Caucasus.

Also, the foreign-side meeting was attended by:

·       Ms. Zhanna Baidasheva, Director of the Kazakhstan Foreign Investors’ Council Association (KFICA);

·       Ms. Elmira Pistayeva – Senior Government Relations Adviser, KFICA

·       as well as representatives of foreign companies, including EY, TAV Almaty Airports, Shell Kazakhstan, Beeline Kazakhstan, Deloitte, and others.

During the meeting, participants reviewed the 2026 Action Plan and discussed key legislative and regulatory issues in Kazakhstan, particularly in the areas of competition, customs, taxation, and investment policy. Updates were provided on the status of various issues, including legislative amendments and ongoing discussions with government authorities.

The participants emphasized the importance of maintaining constructive dialogue between government authorities and the foreign business community and expressed their commitment to continued cooperation.

Overall, the meeting served as a platform for exchanging information, coordinating efforts, and advancing discussions on key regulatory and legislative matters affecting the investment climate in Kazakhstan.