An Investment Protection Forum was held in Astana

The event was attended by First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar, deputies of the Mazhilis of the Parliament, Deputy Akim of Astana Yevgeny Glotov, representatives of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs “Atameken,” members of the Council of Foreign Investors, the Ambassador of the European Union to Kazakhstan, representatives of major domestic and international businesses, as well as international organizations including the United Nations, the OSCE, and the Eurasian Development Bank.

Speaking at the forum, the Prosecutor General emphasized that investors must feel real protection and confidence in the transparency and stability of the legal environment. The work of the prosecution authorities is based on the principles of legality, predictability, and accountability of state bodies—principles aligned with the “Law and Order” ideology. Any attempt at unlawful interference in investors’ activities will be suppressed using the full range of prosecutorial oversight tools.

According to a Decree of the Head of State, the Prosecutor General has been vested with the powers of the Investment Ombudsman. The working body in this area is the Committee for the Protection of Investors’ Rights, while in the regions, investment prosecutors carry out investment support functions, ensuring prompt resolution of complex cases and a high level of institutional protection for investors.

A key feature of the forum was the presentation of new investment support instruments introduced by the Chairman of the Committee for the Protection of Investors’ Rights. Since the beginning of the year, this proactive approach has helped protect the rights of around 600 investors, and the Committee’s investment portfolio has expanded by 1,000 projects totaling 12 trillion tenge.

Currently, more than 2,800 investment projects with a total value of 96 trillion tenge are under prosecutorial supervision.

To further improve legislation, an Expert Council is being established under the Committee, with the participation of representatives from government agencies, the business community, and international experts. The Council will develop proposals on a quarterly basis to improve the investment climate.

In addition, it is planned to establish a Commission for pre-trial dispute resolution, which will serve as an effective platform for resolving conflicts between investors and government bodies, thereby increasing trust and legal predictability in Kazakhstan’s investment environment.