Washington, May 3, 2026 — Kazakhstan held its first-ever investment roundtable on the SelectUSA Investment Summit platform, marking a significant milestone in strengthening economic ties with the United States. The event, titled “Strategic Sectors and U.S. Market Entry Opportunities,” brought together more than 80 participants, including representatives of government agencies, investment funds, and consulting companies.
The event was organized by Central Asia Strategic Advisory in collaboration with QazTrade and the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the United States. Freedom Holding Corp. served as the strategic partner of the roundtable. The event focused on the growing interest of U.S. businesses in Central Asia, with the main objective of creating a practical platform for facilitating the entry of Kazakhstani companies into the U.S. market.
The high-level status of the event was confirmed by distinguished guests, including Congressman from the State of Maryland Glenn Ivey, as well as the Ambassadors of the United States and Kazakhstan. In his remarks, Congressman Ivey emphasized the importance of expanding business cooperation between the two countries, noting that Kazakhstan is emerging as a reliable and promising partner for American investors.
Among the participants, Ramazan Slamhanov, representative of QazTrade, who actively coordinated the organization of the event, stated:
“We aim to build sustainable connections between Kazakhstani companies and American partners. This roundtable is an important step toward further developing Kazakhstan’s investment infrastructure in the United States.”
The roundtable enabled Kazakhstani companies to present their projects and discuss key topics such as business localization, regulatory compliance, and the search for strategic partners. Representatives of companies such as Freedom Holding Corp. and Eurasia Group Kazakhstan shared successful case studies of entering international markets and their experience of working with U.S. institutions.
Negotiations with the United States have been ongoing since last year. For Kazakhstan, this is a new direction; however, we are already seeing steady demand for food industry products, as well as goods and services in the high-tech sector, including within the SME segment. To date, initial deliveries have already begun. Kazakhstan has significant potential, and such initiatives help create the necessary contacts and structures for successful entry into the U.S. market,” said Ainur Amirbekova, Deputy CEO of QazTrade.
Following the discussions, SelectUSA representatives expressed readiness for further cooperation with Kazakhstan, including the organization of larger-scale events in the future. The event was not a one-time initiative but rather the starting point for building a systematic channel of engagement between Kazakhstan and the U.S. investment ecosystem.
This initiative not only promotes Kazakhstani companies internationally but also creates conditions for long-term partnerships focused on practical outcomes in key sectors such as the digital economy, industry, and services. Kazakhstan, increasingly asserting itself in global markets, is ready for active engagement and a structured approach to supporting American investment in the region.