As part of the international AI & Digital Bridge 2026 forum, Astana’s tourism and investment potential was presented to representatives of international media. The event was organized to introduce foreign journalists to the key areas of the capital’s development, as well as opportunities in tourism, investment, and international cooperation.

The event brought together representatives of leading media outlets from Japan, South Korea, China, France, Türkiye, India, the UAE, Belgium, Serbia, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, and other countries. These included Money Today, Diplomatic World, The Paper, Economie Matin, Haber7.com, The Jordan Times, ANI, Sky News Arabia, and other international media outlets.

During the meeting, Olzhas Ibrayev, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of the Astana Tourism Development Centre “Astana Tourism”, presented the capital’s tourism potential and outlined the key areas of development in the sector and the opportunities available to international visitors.

Auez Tynibekov, First Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of the “Astana Invest” City Investment Development Center, briefed participants on the existing government support measures, investment incentives, opportunities available to participants of special economic zones, as well as mechanisms for supporting investment projects under the one-stop-shop principle.

Yerlan Yerzhanov, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of Astana Development Center, spoke about the capital’s development prospects, opportunities for international cooperation, and the city’s investment potential.

The event concluded with a question-and-answer session. Representatives of international media received comprehensive information on Astana’s development, ongoing projects, and prospects for further expanding international cooperation.