Eurasian Development Bank's Annual Meeting and Business Forum kicked off in Almaty
25.06.2026,
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The Eurasian Development Bank's (EDB) Annual Meeting and Business Forum kicked off in Almaty, bringing together representatives of multilateral development banks, international organizations, businesses, the expert community, and media from around the world.
ALMATY, June 25. /ARKA/. The Eurasian Development Bank's (EDB) Annual Meeting and Business Forum kicked off in Almaty, bringing together representatives of multilateral development banks, international organizations, businesses, the expert community, and media from around the world.
The event aims to share experiences, discuss current issues, and map out paths for joint development.
"Today, the global economy is undergoing a period of profound transformation. The Eurasian region is acquiring particular significance as a space for new opportunities," reads a message from Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov to forum participants.
According to him, the Eurasian Development Bank plays a special role in the Eurasian region, opening up broad opportunities for investors to implement joint projects.
As part of the business program, participants will discuss global economic trends and their impact on the Eurasian region, investments in sustainable development, digital technologies and innovation, the future of Islamic finance in Central Asia, transport development in landlocked countries, and the potential of the Eurasian transport framework.
The business forum is expected to provide a platform for discussing new ideas and solutions impacting the economic development of the Eurasian region.
The Eurasian Development Bank is a multilateral development bank investing in Eurasia. For 20 years, the EDB has been promoting the strengthening and expansion of economic ties and the comprehensive development of its member countries.
As of 2025, the EDB's accumulated portfolio included 326 projects with a total investment volume of $19.6 billion. The majority of the EDB's portfolio is comprised of projects with an integration effect in transport infrastructure, digital systems, green energy, agriculture, industry, and mechanical engineering. The Bank's activities are guided by the UN Sustainable Development Goals and ESG principles.
As part of its Strategy 2022–2026, the Eurasian Development Bank is implementing three megaprojects: the Central Asian Water and Energy Complex, the Eurasian Transport Framework, and the Eurasian Commodity Distribution Network.
ARKA News Agency is the business forum's media partner.
The event aims to share experiences, discuss current issues, and map out paths for joint development.
"Today, the global economy is undergoing a period of profound transformation. The Eurasian region is acquiring particular significance as a space for new opportunities," reads a message from Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov to forum participants.
According to him, the Eurasian Development Bank plays a special role in the Eurasian region, opening up broad opportunities for investors to implement joint projects.
As part of the business program, participants will discuss global economic trends and their impact on the Eurasian region, investments in sustainable development, digital technologies and innovation, the future of Islamic finance in Central Asia, transport development in landlocked countries, and the potential of the Eurasian transport framework.
The business forum is expected to provide a platform for discussing new ideas and solutions impacting the economic development of the Eurasian region.
The Eurasian Development Bank is a multilateral development bank investing in Eurasia. For 20 years, the EDB has been promoting the strengthening and expansion of economic ties and the comprehensive development of its member countries.
As of 2025, the EDB's accumulated portfolio included 326 projects with a total investment volume of $19.6 billion. The majority of the EDB's portfolio is comprised of projects with an integration effect in transport infrastructure, digital systems, green energy, agriculture, industry, and mechanical engineering. The Bank's activities are guided by the UN Sustainable Development Goals and ESG principles.
As part of its Strategy 2022–2026, the Eurasian Development Bank is implementing three megaprojects: the Central Asian Water and Energy Complex, the Eurasian Transport Framework, and the Eurasian Commodity Distribution Network.
ARKA News Agency is the business forum's media partner.
