Mayor of Astana Emphasizes Initiatives to Bolster Food Provision, Boost Investment Schemes
Astana, officially known as Nur-Sultan since June 2022, has set its sights on launching 55 investment projects this year, as revealed by Mayor Zhenis Kassymbek.
In a bid to boost the city's food security, Kassymbek outlined several key projects, like RnR Group LLP's new bakery and vegetable storage facility in the Saraishyk district. Daily production stands at 25 tons, with storage capacity for 6,000 tons of vegetables. The company anticipates opening a dairy plant in 2026, with an estimated private investment of 8.1 billion tenge (US$16 million) and the creation of 250 jobs.
Kassymbek also highlighted a vegetable storage facility in the Baikonur district, where SAIANUR VIP-SERVIS LLP invested 1.8 billion tenge (US$3.6 million) and generated 200 jobs. This facility aims to stabilize fruit and vegetable prices. Another notable project, scheduled to open in the Saraishyk district, is the central warehouse of the Technodom store chain, estimated to cost 11.1 billion tenge (US$22 million) and potentially create around 200 new jobs.
Kassymbek also spoke about the success of 49 investment projects launched last year, which attracted 301 billion tenge (US$598 million) and created 4,100 jobs.
Kazakhstan's investment landscape has seen substantial growth, with the conclusion of 67 investment contracts providing state preferences, which is double the number from the same period last year. In the initial four months of 2025, Kazakhstan signed seven investment agreements worth $14 billion, a significant increase from the single agreement in 2022. These deals target new production facilities, technology transfer, infrastructure, and job creation across various sectors, though they do not specify Astana-specific details.
Notable investments include six large petrochemical projects planned for 2024–2030, valued at about $15 billion. These projects focus on producing caustic soda, acids, fertilizers, and catalysts, utilizing Kazakhstan's raw material reserves. Other key projects involve mining and exploration for rare earth metals, as well as an agro-industrial venture in the Zhambyl Region.
However, no official public list of 55 investment projects specifically earmarked for Astana in 2022 could be found in the available sources. Further research reveals that while Kazakhstan has seen strong investment growth, specific details for Astana are not readily available. Instead, the focus appears to be on broader national initiatives and major sectoral investments.
In Astana's ongoing endeavor to enhance its lifestyle and food security, new projects like RnR Group LLP's bakery and vegetable storage facility in Saraishyk, and the Technodom store chain's central warehouse, are set to invest a combined total of approximately $40 million and generate around 650 jobs. Meanwhile, investments in sectors beyond food-and-drink, such as petrochemicals, rare earth metals, and agro-industrial ventures, are contributing significantly to Kazakhstan's overall growth in business and finance.
