On October 22, 2026, the 9th Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable (KGIR 2026) was held in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. Established in 2017, the forum serves as an important platform for dialogue between the government and the international investment community. This year, Shymkent hosted the event for the first time, bringing together more than 500 investors and business representatives from over 40 countries.

The forum’s main theme was “From Stability to Growth: Kazakhstan’s New Investment Cycle.” Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister, Olzhas Bektenov, chaired the plenary session. Participants discussed the country’s investment potential and prospects for economic modernization, including expanding production, introducing innovative technologies, developing the energy sector, and increasing the depth of raw material processing.

During the forum, 22 investment agreements and memorandums were signed, with a total value of USD 4.8 billion.

Georgia was represented at the event by representatives of member companies of the Kazakh-Georgian Economic Union:

Giorgi Jakhutashvili — Managing Partner of Capitol Management and the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Kvemo Kartli and Mtskheta-Mtianeti regions;

Levan Sulaberidze — Director of Octopus Group;

LEvan Bagdavadze— President of IDS Borjomi Georgia and the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Samtskhe-Javakheti and Imereti regions;

Giorgi Abashidze — CEO of Tourinvest and the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Autonomous Republic of Adjara;

Murman Pataraia — Managing Partner of Biodisel Georgia.

The participation of the Union’s member companies in international investment forums contributes to strengthening business relations between Georgia and Kazakhstan, expanding business networks, and identifying new opportunities for cooperation.