ACIR Southern Europe and Kazakh Invest sign an agreement to boost Spanish investment

ACIR Southern Europe, Kazakh Invest, the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Spain, and a select group of businessmen and investors met at the prestigious Círculo Ecuestre Business Club in Barcelona. The main objective of the meeting was to present the attractive business and investment opportunities offered by Kazakhstan, a country with enormous economic and strategic potential.

Kazakhstan: A promising investment destination

The presentation was given by Ms. Altynay Mukanova, Head of Kazakh Invest’s foreign representation in Southern Europe. Ms. Mukanova highlighted the numerous advantages that Kazakhstan offers to foreign investors, including:

• A growing market: Kazakhstan’s economy has experienced steady growth in recent years, positioning it as one of the most dynamic in Central Asia.
• A favorable investment environment: The Kazakh government has implemented a series of favorable policies to attract foreign investment, including tax incentives, intellectual property protection, and a transparent legal framework.
• A country rich in natural resources: Kazakhstan is an energy giant with vast reserves of oil, natural gas, uranium, and other minerals. It also has a thriving agriculture and an expanding industrial sector.
• A strategic location: Kazakhstan is located in a strategic location in the heart of Asia, making it an ideal gateway to the markets of Central Asia, Russia, China, and Europe.

ACIR Southern Europe: A strategic partner for Spanish companies

The president of ACIR Southern Europe, Mr. Eduard Gulián, took the opportunity to present the various projects on which the association has been actively working in Kazakhstan. These projects include strategic sectors such as:

• Power substations: ACIR Southern Europe collaborates with leading Spanish companies in the construction and maintenance of power substations in Kazakhstan.
• Consulting in medicine and hospitals: The association also works with Spanish companies that offer consulting services in medicine and hospitals, helping to improve the quality of medical care in Kazakhstan.
• Marketing of food and beverages: ACIR Southern Europe facilitates the entry of Spanish agri-food companies into the Kazakh market, a market with great growth potential.
• Fish farms: The association is also involved in the development of fish farms in Kazakhstan, taking advantage of the country’s potential for aquaculture.

A productive meeting with concrete results

The meeting between ACIR Southern Europe, Kazakh Invest, the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Spain, and the businessmen and investors present was extremely productive. Important contacts were established and potential avenues of collaboration were explored.

As a result of this meeting, a memorandum of cooperation was signed between ACIR Southern Europe and Kazakh Invest. This memorandum will allow for various promotional and business activities to raise awareness of the opportunities offered by Kazakhstan to companies in Southern Europe. In addition, Spanish companies will be able to access the tools and experience offered by ACIR to facilitate their entry and success in the Kazakh market.