New Issue of Tulip Magazine Out Now!
We’re excited to announce the release of the latest edition of Tulip Magazine, dedicated to the evolving partnership between Kazakhstan and the Netherlands across industry, education, and investment. In this issue, Ambassador Nico Schermers explores cooperation in mining and metallurgy, while Krijn de Brabander highlights Dutch engineering and its impact on sustainable mobility. Professor Mukhit Ardager Sydyknazarov offers a historical perspective on Kazakhstan’s continuous s
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KGIR-2025 Attracted Over $7.5 Billion in Investments and Opened New Horizons for Cooperation
Astana hosted the 8th Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable (KGIR-2025) — one of the year’s key business events. The forum was attended by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov and once again reaffirmed the country’s growing role as a leading investment hub in Eurasia. This year, KGIR-2025 was held under the theme “New Solutions in an Era of Transformation: Kazakhstan as a Center of Sustainable Economic Development.” More than 1,000 participants took part — including heads of glo
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Amsterdam Turns 750: A City with a Timeless Heart
This year, Amsterdam celebrates a remarkable milestone — its 750th birthday. What began as a modest fishing village on the banks of the Amstel has grown into one of the world’s most open, creative, and forward-thinking cities. In 2025, the celebration is not just about age; it’s about spirit, resilience, and reinvention. Over the past year, the city has been alive with events — concerts on the canals, neighbourhood street festivals, open-air exhibitions, and projects that con
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Dutch Trade Mission Showcased Agri-Innovation in Kazakhstan
In October 2025, Kazakhstan hosted an official Dutch trade mission featuring some of the Netherlands’ leading agribusiness companies. The delegation took part in KazAgro/KazFarm-2025, the country’s largest agricultural exhibition, held in Astana from 22 to 24 October. During the event, Dutch companies presented innovative solutions in livestock management, crop production, and sustainable food systems. Known worldwide for their expertise in agricultural technology, the Dutch
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The State of the Nation Address by the President of Kazakhstan opens new horizons for Dutch investors
The Hague, 9 October 2025 – A business forum titled “Investing in Kazakhstan: New Horizons for Dutch Business” was held in The Hague. The event was organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Kingdom of the Netherlands with the aim of familiarizing a broad audience with the key provisions of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s Address “Kazakhstan in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Key Tasks and Their Solutions through Digital Transformation.” The forum se
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The Netherlands Among Europe’s Top Innovators
According to the European Innovation Scoreboard 2025, the Netherlands ranks 3rd among EU member states and 4th overall in the EU + neighboring countries category. The country has moved into the top three for innovation thanks to strong performance in digitalization, R&D, talent, and business competitiveness. It ranks 1st in the EU for digitalization, with 96% of households connected to high-speed broadband and more than half of the population possessing advanced digital skil
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