Alatau: Cooperation Agreement with China Development Institute for SEZ Development

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Published 8 Nov 2026 · last updated 8 Nov 2026 · 4 Nov 2024 – 10 Nov 2024

Kazakh Vice Premier Kanat Bozumbaev and China Development Institute (CDI) Vice President Jian Qiu negotiated cooperation on the development of the Alatau Special Economic Zone. The parties agreed to sign a cooperation agreement where CDI will act as a consultant. The Project Office was established in October 2024 under Bozumbaev's leadership.

Key facts

• The Project Office for Alatau was established in October 2024 by the Prime Minister's decree, chaired by Vice Premier Kanat Bozumbaev.
• Three subgroups were formed within the Project Office for legislation, investments, infrastructure, as well as land and trade issues.
• The China Development Institute (CDI) was engaged as a consultant and advisory organization for the development of the Alatau Special Economic Zone.
• The city of Alatau was founded in January 2024 by decree of the Head of State; the General Plan was approved in May 2024.

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