Kazakhstan and Egypt Strengthen Cooperation in the Pharmaceutical Sector

Cairo, September 28, 2025 – The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Arab Republic of Egypt Askar Zhengis held a meeting with the management of Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Industries Co. (EIPICO) to discuss plans for implementing an investment project in Kazakhstan.

Ahmed Kelani, Chairman of EIPICO, said the company is moving forward with plans to build a modern full-cycle pharmaceutical plant in Kazakhstan.

He noted that the project is entering a practical stage, with a site already selected. EIPICO’s leadership is expected to visit Kazakhstan soon to discuss organizational and technical aspects of the plant’s development.

Kazakh Ambassador stressed that the government will continue to provide strong support for the initiative, highlighting the development of the pharmaceutical sector and expansion of local drug production as strategic priorities.

EIPICO is Egypt’s leading exporter of pharmaceuticals, accounting for about 21 % of the country’s total pharma exports. As part of its international expansion strategy, the company sees Kazakhstan as a key location for localizing production and serving regional markets.