A meeting of the Investment Headquarters was held in the Atyrau Region
On June 12, 2026, Alibek Kuantyrov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, arrived in the Atyrau Region. As part of his working visit, he participated in a meeting of the Regional Investment Headquarters chaired by Serik Shapkenov, Akim of the Atyrau Region.
During the meeting, issues related to the implementation of several investment projects crucial for the socio-economic development of the region were discussed. Particular attention was paid to attracting financing, improving the regulatory framework, developing infrastructure, and state support for investors.
Addressing the meeting, Alibek Kuantyrov noted that the Atyrau Region is one of the country's key economic centers, accounting for over 60% of oil production and approximately 80% of gas production in Kazakhstan. He emphasized the importance of further diversifying the region's economy, developing the petrochemical complex, energy, logistics, and high-value-added manufacturing.
Deputy Minister also noted that the Government has set the goal of increasing Kazakhstan's economy to $450 billion by 2029 and attracting at least $150 billion in foreign direct investment. In this regard, the effective operation of regional investment headquarters and the development of high-quality regional investment portfolios are of particular importance.
The meeting addressed the implementation of strategic projects by Sillen LLP, KMG PetroChem LLP, and Butadiene LLP, as well as initiatives to expand the region's tax base by registering contractors and subcontractors in the Atyrau region.
A separate discussion focused on the development of the Atyrau Special Economic Zone, including the construction of utility infrastructure and the expedited approval of the SEZ's internal regulations. Furthermore, the key issues facing the Atyrau Carriage Works LLP and Fibratex LLP projects were also addressed. Following the discussion, government agencies were given relevant instructions to develop mechanisms to address these issues and ensure the timely implementation of investment projects.
As part of his working visit, Alibek Kuantyrov also visited several industrial enterprises in the region. During his visit to Talshykteks LLP, the development of textile production and the implementation of projects for the advanced processing of raw materials were discussed. At Fibratex LLP, the prospects for expanding the plant's production capacity and measures of state support for investment initiatives were discussed.
Currently, a pool of 60 investment projects has been formed in the Atyrau region, totaling over 7 trillion tenge and creating over 6,000 permanent jobs. The implementation of these projects will further diversify the region's economy, strengthen its industrial potential, and enhance its investment attractiveness.
