Youth Initiatives and IT Projects: Murat Karimsakov Meets with Bulgaria’s Minister of Youth and Sports

On October 20, 2026, in Sofia, Murat Karimsakov, Chairman of the Board of the Chamber of International Commerce of Kazakhstan, met with Encho Keryazov, Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Bulgaria, as part of his working visit.

The meeting focused on prospects for strengthening youth and sports ties, supporting youth entrepreneurship, and developing cooperation in innovation.

Murat Karimsakov noted that people are at the heart of economic and investment projects, and that engaging young professionals in international cooperation creates new opportunities for developing technology-driven businesses.

“Our young people are already making their mark on the global stage. An AI hackathon in Astana brought together 2,415 young IT specialists and set a Guinness World Record. Kazakhstani school students are winning top awards at international Olympiads in mathematics, physics, and chemistry. These are the young people who are shaping the future of Kazakhstan’s knowledge-intensive economy,” he emphasized.

Speaking about the potential for youth cooperation, the Chairman of the Board of the Chamber also highlighted Bulgarian initiatives, including the GTF Youth Forum in Sofia, dedicated to innovation, the green economy, and European competitiveness, as well as Teen Boom Fest in Burgas, which brings together creative young people.

The meeting was also attended by Aibek Kuatbayev, Founder and Director of Bugin Holding. Murat Karimsakov presented the holding company's activities in IT solutions and digital products, highlighting opportunities for joint projects with Bulgarian partners.

The Chairman of the Board of the Chamber also acknowledged Encho Keryazov's personal contribution to supporting talented children and promoting youth initiatives. He emphasized the importance of direct contacts between young entrepreneurs, technology companies, and the sports community in strengthening the Kazakhstan–Bulgaria partnership.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Murat Karimsakov thanked the Bulgarian side for its hospitality and expressed interest in further developing business and humanitarian ties between the two countries.