Development Bank of Kazakhstan secures 200 mln euros from European Investment Bank to support Kazakhstan's energy and transport infrastructure

14.03.25 10:11
/KASE, March 14, 2025/ – Development Bank of Kazakhstan JSC (KASE ticker – BRKZ) has announced the following: quote The Development Bank of Kazakhstan and the European Investment Bank (hereinafter referred to as EIB Global) have signed a €200 million agreement to support infrastructure development and green energy projects in Kazakhstan. The funds will be allocated to improving the country's transport network, implementing the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, and advancing renewable energy initiatives to combat climate change. "The EIB's framework loan aims to support two key sectors of Kazakhstan’s economy, facilitating the country’s transition to a more diversified and sustainable economic model. This investment will enhance transport infrastructure, ensuring faster and more reliable connectivity between Europe and Central Asia. Additionally, the loan will assist Kazakhstan in diversifying its energy sector and mitigating the effects of climate change by promoting renewable energy sources, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and cutting greenhouse gas emissions," stated EIB Vice President for Kazakhstan, Kyriacos Kakouris. Funding for regional road rehabilitation will enhance highway capacity, strengthen Kazakhstan's position as a major transit hub in the region, attract investment, support industrial development, and create new jobs. The national road management operator, KazAvtoZhol, is leading the road rehabilitation program in collaboration with DBK. unquote The complete press release is available on – https://kase.kz/files/emitters/BRKZ/brkz_relizs_130325_1.pdf [2025-03-14]