Kazakhstan and VEON Discuss Deepening Partnership in Digitalization

Almaty, July 30, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov participated in a meeting with members of the Board of Directors of the international telecommunications group VEON. The parties discussed Kazakhstan’s investment climate and prospects for further cooperation in the fields of digitalization and telecommunications.

Addressing the meeting, Deputy Minister Kuantyrov emphasized the strategic importance of the digital sector for Kazakhstan and expressed appreciation to VEON for its contribution to the development of the country’s telecom infrastructure.

“Kazakhstan is prioritizing the digital transformation of its economy, and we are interested in expanding cooperation with international companies that bring experience, technology, and scale. VEON is one such partner: the company has already made significant investments in the development of Beeline Kazakhstan, becoming one of the largest private investors in the ICT sector. We see great potential for further expansion, both in urban and rural areas. We are ready to support the implementation of new projects, including 5G deployment, development of data centers, and digital platforms,” he noted.

In conclusion, the Deputy Minister highlighted that VEON, as a member of the Foreign Investors’ Council under the President of Kazakhstan, is a reliable partner in building the country’s digital ecosystem.

Both parties reaffirmed their mutual interest in continuing dialogue and identifying new areas for cooperation in digital technologies, innovation, and investment activities.

VEON, headquartered in Dubai, is one of the largest international telecom groups, serving more than 150 million customers across six countries. In Kazakhstan, VEON is represented by its subsidiary Beeline Kazakhstan, which has long been one of the country’s leading telecom operators and an active participant in the national digital transformation.