Kazakhstan strengthens cooperation with the Asian Development Bank and promotes the priorities of sustainable and digital development

Kazakhstan continues to strengthen cooperation with the Asian Development Bank in the framework of investment projects, priorities for sustainable economic growth and digital transformation. These issues were discussed on May 3-6, 2026 in the city of Samarkand (Uzbekistan) during the 59th Annual Meeting of the ADB Board of Governors.

The event was attended by representatives of the Bank's member countries, international financial institutions and partner organizations. Kazakhstan was represented by Vice Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan Dauren Kengbeil.

In his speech, he noted that Kazakhstan has become a center for digital decision-making, and stressed the relevance of ADB's support in the development of digital technologies.

The presentation also focused on the importance of developing transport and logistics potential, sustainable energy and promoting a "green" transition.

During the meeting, the Vice Minister of Finance, acting as an Alternative Governor from Kazakhstan to the ADB, held bilateral meetings with ADB Vice President Yingming Yang and ADB Executive Director Noor Ahmed.

During the meetings, special attention was paid to the issues of strategic cooperation between Kazakhstan and the ADB, the implementation of ADB investment projects, as well as the participation of the ADB leadership in the upcoming meeting of the Foreign Investors Council.

In addition, issues related to the development of economic cooperation and the preparation of a new budget support program were discussed at a meeting with Mr. Konstantin Limitovskiy, Chief Investment Officer of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.