BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 29. Muhammad Al Jasser,
Chairman of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, will
undertake an official visit to Kazakhstan from June 30 to July 2,
2026, the IsDB reported.
According to IsDB, during the visit, Al Jasser will participate
in the 38th Plenary Session of the Foreign Investors’ Council in
Astana and hold high-level meetings with senior government
officials.
Meanwhile, chaired by President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart
Tokayev, the Foreign Investors’ Council brings together the
Government of Kazakhstan, international financial institutions,
multinational companies, and development partners to discuss key
economic priorities and partnership opportunities.
"This year’s session will be held under the theme “Artificial
Intelligence and Digital Sovereignty: Developing national
technological ecosystems in Kazakhstan.” Discussions will focus on
artificial intelligence, digital sovereignty, national
technological capacity, and the role of digital tools in supporting
long-term economic growth", the information says.
During the visit, Al Jasser will meet with senior Kazakh
government officials to discuss ways to further strengthen the
longstanding partnership between the IsDB Group and Kazakhstan. The
meetings are expected to cover sustainable infrastructure,
transport connectivity, water security, private sector development,
digitalization, and human capital development.
“The visit reflects the IsDB Group’s continued commitment to
supporting Kazakhstan’s development priorities and advancing
cooperation under the forthcoming Member Country Partnership
Strategy for 2027–2031,” the statement said.
Meanwhile, an IsDB representative and Islamic finance expert,
Yahya Rehman, said on the sidelines of the Eurasian Development
Bank (EDB) Annual Meeting and Business Forum in Almaty that the
bank sees significant opportunities for Islamic finance in
Kazakhstan’s infrastructure projects. He noted that technical
assistance is key to creating a favorable environment and unlocking
the sector’s potential.
