The Chamber of International Commerce of Kazakhstan Discussed Financing Opportunities for Joint Projects with UK Export Finance

On April 29, 2026, a working meeting was held between the Chamber of International Commerce of Kazakhstan and a delegation from UK Export Finance (UKEF), the United Kingdom’s export credit agency.

The meeting was attended by representatives of the Chamber, including Adil Mukhamediyarov, Madina Yesdauletova, Deputy Director of the Commercial Department, and Aizhan Koshenova, Manager of the International Cooperation Department. The UKEF delegation was led by Christopher Allum, Regional Head for Central Asia and Eastern Europe, and included representatives of the British Embassy in Kazakhstan and the business community.

During the discussions, the parties explored opportunities to attract financing for infrastructure projects in Kazakhstan, including initiatives in clean energy, transport, and water infrastructure. Particular attention was given to the potential participation of British companies in project implementation, as well as to identifying priority areas for bilateral cooperation.

A separate focus was placed on structured financing mechanisms, including the implementation of projects under the EPC model with the involvement of international partners. The participants discussed the conditions and possible formats for the participation of the British side in such projects.

The parties also exchanged views on the requirements for UK content in projects, including the baseline threshold of at least 20%, and considered approaches to ensuring the required level of localization.

Following the meeting, both sides confirmed their mutual interest in strengthening cooperation and further engagement in implementing joint investment projects with the use of export financing instruments. The parties also agreed to sign a joint memorandum, which will include the development of a roadmap for advancing investment partnership between the two countries.