Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 29 June 2026 – H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, Chairman of the Islamic Development Bank Group, will undertake an official visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan from 30 June to 2 July 2026 to participate in the 38th Plenary Session of the Foreign Investors’ Council in Astana and hold high-level meetings with senior government officials.

Chaired by H.E. Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 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.” The discussions will focus on artificial intelligence, digital sovereignty, national technological capacity, and the role of digital tools in supporting long-term economic growth.

During the visit, H.E. Dr. Al Jasser will meet with senior officials of the Government of Kazakhstan 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.

For more details, please contact:  

Abdikadir Abdi, Senior Editorial and Branding Specialist, IsDB – ababdi@isdb.org