New investment projects aimed at developing agriculture and the processing industry are being implemented in the Turkestan Region. As part of the 9th Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable, the regional akimat signed memorandums of cooperation with three companies.

During a meeting held in Shymkent with the participation of Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, Nuralkhan Kusherov Governor of the Turkestan Region, held talks with foreign and domestic investors to discuss ways to enhance the region’s investment appeal. The negotiations resulted in agreements to establish new manufacturing enterprises and implement joint projects.

At the forum, the regional government signed memorandums of cooperation with AGRIMA GROUP LLP, Shaanxi Silk Road City Holding Group Co., Ltd., and MIR AGRO KZ LLP. The projects include the construction of a vegetable oil production plant, the establishment of a greenhouse complex and the construction of a fruit and vegetable storage facility and an industrial greenhouse complex.

In particular, AGRIMA GROUP LLP is constructing a vegetable oil production plant in the city of Arys. The project is valued at KZT 11 billion. The facility will have the capacity to process 165,000 tonnes of raw materials annually and create 150 new jobs. Construction and equipment installation are currently underway. The project is scheduled for completion in 2026-2027.

Meanwhile, MIR AGRO KZ LLP is constructing a fruit and vegetable storage facility with a capacity of 8,000 tonnes in Zhetysai District. The project is valued at KZT 2.2 billion. The facility is scheduled to be commissioned by the end of this year. In addition, in 2027, the company plans to build a modern industrial greenhouse complex covering 34 hectares in Zhetysai District. The estimated investment in the project will amount to USD 30 million.

These initiatives are aimed at expanding the region’s capacity for storing, sorting, and packaging agricultural products, as well as producing high-quality goods for domestic consumption and export.

Furthermore, an agreement has been reached with the Chinese company Shaanxi Silk Road City Holding Group Co., Ltd. to establish a greenhouse complex in the region. The investment amount and implementation timeline will be specified at a later date.

Projects in agricultural processing, storage, and export will help strengthen the region’s production capacity and create new jobs.