Microsoft expansion in Kazakhstan debated

20.12.2025, 14:50 45201

Kazakhstan produces over 1mn tons of meat in 11M2025

Kazakhstan’s livestock industry is showing steady growth across all key areas, Qazinform News Agency learned from the Ministry of Agriculture.

Positive dynamics is observed both in the number of farm animals and in the volume of products manufactured.

The cattle population increased by 2.7% to reach 8.3 million head. The number of calves rose to 2.8 million, which is 17.8% more compared to the same period last year.

The horse population grew by 6.9% to 4.4 million head, with 1 million foals born (an increase of 8.8%).

The number of camels rose by 6.3% to 300 thousand head, with 53.8 thousand camel calves (+5.9%).

The poultry population increased by 8.8% to 48.5 million head.

The sheep population reached 19.6 million head, with 7.7 million lambs born, showing a 5% increase.

During the reporting period, the country produced 1,021.6 thousand tons of meat of all types, which is 3% higher than in 2024. This includes: 358.8 thousand tons of beef (351.4 thousand tons in 2024), 111.8 thousand tons of mutton (109.1 thousand tons), 146.8 thousand tons of horse meat (140 thousand tons), 337.1 thousand tons of poultry meat (326.3 thousand tons), and others.

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19.12.2025, 21:54 69306

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev Receives President of Hitachi Construction Machinery

During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for expanding cooperation between Kazakhstan’s mining enterprises and the Japanese company, akorda.kz reports.

The Head of State emphasized that Kazakhstan, as a key regional partner of Hitachi Construction Machinery, is ready to further deepen mutually beneficial engagement.

According to the President, future efforts should focus on the localization of production and the repair and maintenance of equipment used in the development of ore deposits.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev also noted that promising areas for cooperation include digitalization, the introduction of green technologies, and autonomous transport systems.

Masafumi Senzaki stated that the development and application of high-tech, low-carbon and safe solutions is one of Hitachi’s key priorities, both globally and within the framework of projects implemented in Kazakhstan.

Hitachi Construction Machinery is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of construction and mining equipment. The company’s excavators, mining dump trucks and other machinery are used in more than 150 countries, including at major mining sites in Kazakhstan.

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19.12.2025, 18:50 70211

Tokayev Holds Meeting with Chairman of the Board of Directors of Mitsui

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed his appreciation to Mitsui’s management for the company’s active operations in Kazakhstan and its contribution to strengthening economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and Japan, akorda.kz reports.

At present, the company plays an important role in shaping global supply chains, as well as in the development of infrastructure, energy and industry.

The President expressed interest in expanding Mitsui’s presence in key sectors of Kazakhstan’s economy. In particular, he welcomed the company’s plans to participate in the construction of a production facility in Astana focused on capital repair and refurbishment of equipment.

Areas of mutual interest also include critical minerals, transport and logistics, as well as the introduction of technologies aimed at preventing natural disasters.

As part of the President of Kazakhstan’s visit to Tokyo, the signing of memoranda on the implementation of a number of joint projects with Mitsui in Kazakhstan is planned.

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19.12.2025, 11:48 70516

President Tokayev Meets with Shingo Ueno, President and CEO of Sumitomo Corporation

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President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting with Shingo Ueno, Representative Director, President and CEO of Sumitomo Corporation, one of Japan’s largest and most influential trading and investment companies, akorda.kz reports.

The President of Kazakhstan noted that our country highly values Sumitomo’s commitment to sustainable growth and responsible business practices, and considers the company a long-term strategic partner.

In turn, Shingo Ueno informed the Head of State about the preparation of a joint project with the national atomic company Kazatomprom in the field of nuclear medicine. The project aims to develop scientifically grounded approaches to the production of medical radioisotopes from by-products of uranium manufacturing.

The interlocutors also discussed prospects for implementing joint investment projects in transportation and logistics, energy, nuclear industry, metallurgy and geological exploration.

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18.12.2025, 22:30 98206

KazTransOil and Transneft sign agreement on transportation of kazakh oil for 2026

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KazTransOil and Transneft sign agreement on transportation of kazakh oil for 2026. A working meeting between delegations of JSC KazTransOil and PJSC Transneft was held today in Astana, kaztransoil.kz reports.

During the meeting, the parties discussed key issues of bilateral cooperation and signed an agreement for the provision of services for the transit transportation of oil through the territory of the Russian Federation for 2026.

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18.12.2025, 21:39 100611

Artificial Intelligence, Transport and Agri-Industrial Sector in the Focus of Greek Business Interest

A Round Table was held at the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Greece with the participation of representatives of Greek innovative companies and research institutes expressing interest in the implementation of joint projects and the development of cooperation with Kazakhstan in high-technology sectors of the economy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.

The meeting was attended by representatives of TheThoms, IONOS Industrial Agridrones & Smart Farming Solutions, CUBEiE, as well as the research center CERTH (Hellenic Institute of Transport). The participants discussed practical aspects of the possible deployment and localization of innovative solutions in Kazakhstan, including digital technologies based on artificial intelligence, intelligent transport systems, the use of drones for precision agriculture, as well as decarbonization technologies and energy efficiency solutions.

The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Greece, Timur Sultangozhin, provided the Greek side with an overview of Kazakhstan’s priorities in the areas of digitalization, sustainable development, modernization of the agri-industrial complex, and development of transport and logistics infrastructure. It was noted that Kazakhstan is consistently implementing a state policy aimed at attracting advanced technologies and foreign investment, including through a favorable investment climate and tax and administrative incentives offered within special economic zones and innovation clusters.

Following the meeting, the parties confirmed their mutual interest in developing practical cooperation, including the launch of pilot projects, expansion of scientific and technological exchange, implementation of innovative solutions in the agricultural sector, as well as the transfer of green and sustainable technologies.

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18.12.2025, 18:30 98896

Tokayev Meets with Head of Rakuten Group Hiroshi Mikitani

During his official visit to Japan, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting with Hiroshi Mikitani, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Rakuten Group, akorda.kz reports.

The Head of State commended Rakuten’s achievements in building a global digital ecosystem recognized as one of the most advanced in the world.

President Tokayev emphasized that the company’s experience is of great interest to Kazakhstan, which has entered a new phase of technological development and digital transformation. He informed his interlocutor that Kazakhstan has adopted its first-ever law on artificial intelligence, launched its first national supercomputer, and continues to enhance the e-government system and the national digital ecosystem.

In this context, the Head of State welcomed Rakuten’s interest in expanding its presence in Kazakhstan and in establishing close cooperation with the ministry of artificial intelligence and digital development. In particular, Kazakhstan is interested in the company’s developments in the field of biotechnology aimed at the treatment of cancer.

For his part, Hiroshi Mikitani expressed gratitude to President Tokayev for his warm remarks and noted that it was a great honor for him to take part in the meeting. He highlighted the high level of development of digital initiatives in Kazakhstan and the scale of investments directed toward their implementation.

Rakuten Group is a Japanese technology conglomerate founded by Hiroshi Mikitani in 1997. The company develops a broad digital ecosystem encompassing e-commerce, mobile communications, financial technologies, digital content, media services, and other online platforms. Rakuten’s international cooperation spans more than 30 countries and regions.

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18.12.2025, 18:01 100851

Construction of Ferrosilicon Plants and a Nanotechnology Park: Indian Investors Choose Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to India Azamat Yeskarayev held a meeting with the management of "MN.ALLOYS&Reductant Consulting W.L.L.", which expressed interest in building two ferrosilicon plants in Kazakhstan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.

During the meeting, the company's chairman, Bhakta Hari Agasti, noted that the most advanced technologies available today are planned to be used in the implementation of these investment projects.

First and foremost, we would like to consider the possibility of constructing these plants in the Abai and East Kazakhstan regions. According to him, the total investment in the construction of the above-mentioned plants will amount to approximately US$500 million.

Azamat Yeskarayev welcomed the initiatives of the Indian side and noted that the Embassy would provide all necessary support in accordance with the law to ensure the implementation of these projects in Kazakhstan.

As a result of the meeting, the parties agreed to organize a visit by the Indian company's management to Kazakhstan (Astana, Semey, Ust-Kamenogorsk) in the near future to discuss the prospects for cooperation in detail.

On 9 December Azamat Yeskarayev held another meeting with Mahendra Joshi, founder of Big B Corporation.

The parties discussed the current status of outstanding issues and the further implementation of projects. As noted by Mahendra Joshi, the project is being implemented in accordance with the established schedule, and there are no obstacles to its completion.

Construction and installation work is scheduled to begin in the near future, with an initial tranche of funding in the amount of approximately US$50 million already allocated for this purpose. Due to the revision of projects to increase the scale of construction, the total investment will amount to approximately US$2 billion", - he said.

It is also worth noting that, with the support of the Embassy, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed on November 25 this year between the Indian company "RI Instruments&Innovation" and the Akimat of the Shortand district. The Indian company intends to start construction of the largest nanotechnology park in Central Asia, for which the Akimat has allocated 10 acres of land. Rajendra Joshi, the Founder of RI Instruments&Innovation, emphasized that the University of Cambridge (UK) is the company’s partner.

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