According to The Astana Times, the Kazakhstan–China Investment Forum was held in Almaty on 25 September 2026, with more than 600 delegates and about 300 companies attending.
Tokayev stated that Chinese investment in Kazakhstan exceeds USD 29 billion, that more than 9,000 companies have Chinese participation, and that the two sides have 260 large joint industrial projects worth over USD 62 billion. He proposed moving from individual projects to integrated production ecosystems and establishing an annual "Almaty Investment Dialogue".
10 agreements were signed at the forum, covering aluminium smelting with associated wind power in Abai Region, a 450 MW wind power project portfolio in Akmola Region, a dedicated investment fund at the Astana International Financial Centre, and automotive and chemical manufacturing, among others.
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Key facts
- On September 25, 2026, the Kazakhstan-China Investment Forum was held in Almaty, with more than 600 delegates and about 300 companies attending.
- Tokayev said that China’s investment in Kazakhstan exceeds US$29 billion, and that there are more than 9,000 companies with Chinese participation.
- Tokayev noted that the two sides have 260 large joint industrial projects, with a total value of more than US$62 billion.
- Tokayev proposed moving from individual projects to an integrated production ecosystem and establishing an annual “Almaty Investment Dialogue”.
- Ten agreements were signed on site at the forum, covering electrolytic aluminium and supporting wind power in Abai Region, a 450 MW wind power project portfolio in Akmola Region, among others.
- The agreements signed at the forum also covered a special investment fund of the Astana International Financial Centre, as well as automotive and chemical manufacturing and other fields.
FAQ
Where and when was the Kazakhstan-China Investment Forum held?
It was held in Almaty on September 25, 2026, with more than 600 delegates and about 300 companies attending.
What agreements were signed at the forum?
Ten agreements were signed on site, covering electrolytic aluminium and supporting wind power in Abai Region, a 450 MW wind power project portfolio in Akmola Region, a special investment fund of the Astana International Financial Centre, and automotive and chemical manufacturing, among others.
How large is China’s investment in Kazakhstan?
Tokayev said that China’s investment in Kazakhstan exceeds US$29 billion, and that there are more than 9,000 companies with Chinese participation.
What new proposals were made for the direction of cooperation?
Tokayev proposed moving from individual projects to an integrated production ecosystem and establishing an annual “Almaty Investment Dialogue”.
How many large joint industrial projects do the two sides currently have?
Tokayev noted that the two sides have 260 large joint industrial projects, with a total value of more than US$62 billion.