Astana, October 21, 2026 – A series of business meetings aimed at expanding trade, economic, and investment cooperation between Kazakhstan and Argentina continued as part of a working visit to Kazakhstan by a delegation of Argentine companies.
The delegation included Santiago De Luca, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Argentina and President of the Kazakhstan–Argentina Chamber of Commerce, as well as representatives of Clear Petroleum S.A., CPC S.A., and DFM Consultores S.A.
At the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), the delegation met with AIFC Governor Renat Bekturov. The parties discussed Kazakhstan’s investment opportunities and instruments for attracting foreign capital, including the Junior Mining Platform, a specialized platform designed to attract investment into early-stage exploration and mining projects.
A separate meeting was held with Zhanar Nurzhanova, Managing Director for Business Development at NAC Kazatomprom JSC. The parties exchanged views on opportunities to develop cooperation in the uranium industry and establish business partnerships.
The Argentine delegation also held talks with representatives of North Caspian Operating Company (NCOC), the operator of Kazakhstan’s North Caspian oil and gas project. Discussions focused on prospects for cooperation in the oil and gas sector, including oilfield services and infrastructure solutions.
The working visit was organized with the assistance of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Federative Republic of Brazil and aims to strengthen direct ties between the business communities of Kazakhstan and Argentina, as well as identify promising areas for practical cooperation.
On October 22, the delegation will continue its business program in Shymkent, where it will participate in the Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable (KGIR-2026).
For reference: The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) is Kazakhstan’s international financial hub, providing specialized legal, financial, and business infrastructure to attract investment and develop international business.
NAC Kazatomprom JSC is Kazakhstan’s national atomic company and the world’s largest producer of natural uranium.
North Caspian Operating Company (NCOC) is an international consortium serving as the operator of the North Caspian Project, one of Kazakhstan’s largest oil and gas projects.
