On October 30, 2026, the II Kazakhstan–Kyrgyzstan Interregional Cooperation Forum, entitled “The Role of Regions in Developing Strategic Partnership,” was held at the Ala-Archa State Residence in Bishkek.

The Forum was opened by A.A. Kasymaliyev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, and O.A. Bektenov, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, who subsequently continued their joint discussions in restricted and expanded formats.

Zhomart Mominbayev, a partner of the TGS-Energy Group of Companies, attended the official opening ceremony. On the sidelines of the event, he also discussed the implementation of the 50 MW Kun Bulagy Solar Power Plant construction project with senior officials of government authorities of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Discussions with the leadership of the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan focused on measures to support the localization of equipment in renewable energy auctions, while discussions with QazTrade JSC addressed tax incentives for exports of Kazakhstani products.

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On October 28, 2026, an expanded meeting of the Kyrgyzstan–Kazakhstan Business Council was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, bringing together heads of chambers of commerce and industry, representatives of diplomatic missions, and business communities from both countries. Ilyas Tulekeyev, Co-Chairman of the Business Council from the Kazakhstani side and head of KAZ Minerals Bozymchak, one of the largest mining companies in the Kyrgyz Republic, shared the results of the regional copper giant's operations.

As part of the thematic session “Industrial Cooperation, Energy and Investment,” Zhomart Mominbayev, a partner of the TGS-Energy Group of Companies, delivered a presentation on the implementation of the 50 MW Kun Bulagy Solar Power Plant construction project in the Kyrgyz Republic. The project aims to develop renewable energy, attract investment, and strengthen energy cooperation between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

During the meeting, Temir Sariyev, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, highlighted the positive dynamics of bilateral trade and the need to accelerate joint investment projects. Abylkair Skakov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kyrgyz Republic, emphasized the significant potential for industrial cooperation, energy development, investment, cross-border trade, and transport and logistics infrastructure development.

Murat Karimsakov, Chairman of the Management Board of the Foreign Trade Chamber of Kazakhstan, identified the development of water and energy cooperation and the protection of mutual investments as priority areas.

On the sidelines of the Council meeting, Kanat Abenov, Technical Director of TGS-Energy, and Asylbek Isabekov, Executive Director of Kun Bulagy LLC, held a series of B2B meetings with Kyrgyz companies operating in the IT and construction industries.

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From October 21 to 23, 2026, the 24th Kazakhstan International Exhibition “PowerExpo Almaty 2026,” dedicated to energy, electrical engineering, and power engineering equipment, was held at the Atakent Exhibition Complex in Almaty.

As part of the business program, the KazEnergoOTP panel sessions, organized by the KazEPI Association, took place on October 23. The event opened with a panel session entitled “How to Accelerate Localization in Kazakhstan?”, moderated by Zhomart Mominbayev, a partner of the TGS-Energy Group of Companies.

The discussion addressed key issues related to the development of domestic manufacturing, improvement of government support mechanisms, financing of industrial projects, and elimination of systemic barriers hindering localization in Kazakhstan.

The speakers included Turar Alimzhan, Director of the Renewable Energy Department of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Zhansaya Zhakupova, Head of the Directorate for Support of Kazakhstani Manufacturers at QazIndustry; Rustem Zhanspayev, Director of the Domestic Value Development Department of Baiterek National Investment Holding JSC; Darkan Sagynbekov, Deputy Director of the Manufacturing Industry Department of the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs; Nikolay Berezhnoy, Chief Engineer of KTME LLP; and Artem Slesarenko, Director of Profland LLP.

During the discussion, particular attention was paid to improving the competitiveness of domestic manufacturers, enhancing the Register of Kazakhstani Manufacturers, expanding the reciprocal obligations of enterprises when accessing financing instruments, and increasing the share of Kazakhstani products in energy projects.

The TGS-Energy Group of Companies expresses its sincere gratitude to the management of the KazEPI Association, the organizers of PowerExpo Almaty 2026, as well as Laura Mendigaliyeva and Nurbek Imashev for their comprehensive support, organizational assistance, and contribution to the successful organization of the panel session, which served as an important platform for constructive dialogue on the development of domestic manufacturing and localization in Kazakhstan.

 

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On October 9, 2026, the announcement of the Nobel Peace Prize laureate took place in Oslo, Kingdom of Norway. The Nobel Peace Prize is one of the most prestigious international awards, presented for outstanding contributions to the promotion of peace and international cooperation.

The event was attended by Zhomart Mominbayev, a partner of the TGS-Energy Group of Companies, who arrived in Oslo to support the candidacy of Olzhas Suleimenov, a renowned Kazakhstani poet, writer, and public figure.

Olzhas Suleimenov is widely known for his many years of work in nuclear disarmament and environmental protection. In 1989, he founded the international anti-nuclear movement “Nevada–Semipalatinsk,” which played a significant role in the public campaign to end nuclear testing at the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site.

Zhomart Mominbayev believes that Kazakhstan needs its own world-class prize, worthy of standing alongside the Nobel Prize but focused on the future: a prize that transforms bold technological ideas into real factories, jobs, and new opportunities for the country's economy.

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