Kazakhstan took part in an international event in the Kingdom of Thailand

 Vice Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan Dauren Kengbeil participated in the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, held in Bangkok, Kingdom of Thailand, from 14 to 16 October 2026. As part of the working programme, business meetings were held with the leadership of international financial institutions, representatives of leading global rating agencies, and major investment organisations. The discussions focused primarily on Kazakhstan's economic development, investment cooperation, and engagement with international financial markets. During a meeting with Odile Renaud-Basso, President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Dauren Kengbeil highlighted the EBRD's important role in supporting economic reforms, enhancing the competitiveness of the national economy, and promoting the country's sustainable economic development. The parties reaffirmed the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation, including through the provision of technical assistance to Kazakhstan. At a meeting with Antonella Bassani, World Bank Vice President for Europe and Central Asia, the parties discussed the Government of Kazakhstan's priorities for the next five years under the new Country Partnership Framework for 2026–2030, the implementation of prospective joint projects, and the development of cooperation in knowledge and experience sharing. Issues related to deepening financial cooperation, including the integration of Kazakhstan's financial instruments into the international market infrastructure and the clearing of government securities, were discussed with the leadership of Euroclear. As part of Citi's Investment Roundtable, the economic situation in Kazakhstan was discussed with representatives of major international investment funds and financial institutions. Following the meetings, Kazakhstan reaffirmed its readiness to further strengthen constructive engagement with international financial institutions and investors. Efforts to enhance investment cooperation and advance the country's economic priorities will continue.