An online meeting of the Board of the Association of Kazakhstan Machinery Industry was held in Astana, during which the Association’s activities for 2025 were reviewed and key plans and priorities for 2026 were established.

The meeting was opened by Meyram Pshembaev, Chairman of the Association’s Board. In his remarks, he noted:

“The year 2025 was a period of systemic solutions and tangible results for the machine-building industry. Our key task is to ensure a steady workload for domestic enterprises and create conditions for long-term production growth.”

Talgat Bazarbekov, Director of the Executive Directorate, delivered a report on the implementation of the Association’s work plan for 2025 and plans for 2026. He reported that the AKMI’s work plan for 2025 was aimed both at implementing the Association’s own initiatives and at fulfilling the tasks set forth in the Comprehensive Plan for the Development of Mechanical Engineering for 2024–2028, as well as the recommendations of the 12th Forum of Kazakhstan Machinery Manufactures.

During the reporting year, measures were implemented to coordinate with government agencies and Parliament regarding the implementation of programs to increase domestic value-added and the conclusion of agreements aimed at industrial development, legislative analysis, export promotion, and the implementation of the Roadmap for Workforce Development.

During the meeting, special attention was given to the implementation of the Comprehensive Development Plan for the Machine-Building Industry for 2024–2028, which was developed at the direction of the Head of State and approved by the Government in November 2023. The plan calls for a 4.5-fold increase in production volumes, a 3-fold increase in exports, a 2-fold increase in labor productivity, and a 1.5-fold increase in investments.

Among the significant achievements of 2025 was the adoption of amendments to the procurement rules for subsoil users, establishing a mandatory prepayment of at least 30% when concluding contracts with Kazakhstani manufacturers. State incentives for the industry were also expanded, including reimbursement of costs for rail transportation and international product certification.

Through joint efforts with Parliament and the Government, key legislative changes have been developed and adopted to promote the development of the manufacturing industry. Specifically, effective July 1, 2025, the procurement of non-standardized goods through exchanges has been prohibited; mechanisms for approving domestic value-added development programs and concluding off-take contracts have been introduced; and tax incentives have been provided, including deferred VAT payments and 300% tax deductions for R&D.

During the reporting year, the Association continued its systematic work on import substitution and the conclusion of off-take contracts, actively collaborating with national companies that are members of the Association, including Kazatomprom, Kazakhtelecom, and KTZ.

At the same time, the meeting participants noted that there is significant untapped potential in the procurement activities of subsoil users and natural monopoly entities. In this regard, as part of the work of the Working Group on the Development of the Machine-Building Industry under the Senate Project Office, a draft law was developed and agreed upon with the Government, providing for the introduction of targets for the fulfillment of off-take contracts and the mandatory publication by customers of reports on the actual implementation of domestic value programs.

It was also noted that in 2025, the number of Association members increased from 674 to 702 enterprises, which indicates growing business confidence and the strengthening of the industry association’s representativeness.

Summarizing the meeting, participants noted the comprehensive and practice-oriented nature of the Union’s work in 2025. Key tasks for 2026 include continuing the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan for the Development of Mechanical Engineering, promoting the draft law developed by a working group under the auspices of the Senate, holding the 13th Forum of Kazakhstan Machinery Manufactures and the Kazakhstan Machinery Fair, expanding efforts on import substitution, the introduction of industrial robotics, and attracting investment into the industry.

The Association of Kazakhstan Machinery Industry reaffirmed its readiness to continue consolidating the efforts of the state, business, and international partners for the sustainable development of the domestic machine-building industry.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Meyram Pshembaev wished his colleagues a Happy New Year, extending his best wishes for good health, new achievements, and prosperity.