EDB Chairman of the Management Board Nikolai Podguzov Awarded Kazakhstan’s Dostyq Order, II Class
Astana, 23 October 2026. Nikolai Podguzov, Chairman of the Management Board of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), has been awarded the Dostyq Order, II Class. The award was presented by Olzhas Bektenov, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the Government of Kazakhstan for their trust. It is a great honour to receive the Dostyq Order, II Class.
This award is a recognition of the achievements of the entire Eurasian Development Bank team. Behind every project we undertake are people who work every day to contribute to the prosperity of our region.
Kazakhstan holds a special place in the EDB’s activities. We will continue to support Kazakhstan’s strategic initiatives, finance major infrastructure projects, and attract investment to key sectors of the economy, contributing to the country’s sustainable economic growth and the well-being of its people. The Bank will continue working for the benefit of Kazakhstan and all its shareholder countries, helping strengthen economic ties, advance joint investment initiatives, and promote sustainable development across the region,” said Nikolai Podguzov, Chairman of the Management Board of the EDB.
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) is a multilateral development bank investing in Eurasia. For 20 years, the Bank has worked to strengthen and expand economic ties and foster comprehensive development in its member countries. By the end of June 2026, the EDB’s cumulative portfolio comprised 348 projects with a total investment of US $22.1 billion. Its portfolio consists principally of projects with an integration effect in transport infrastructure, digital systems, green energy, agriculture, manufacturing and mechanical engineering. The Bank adheres to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and ESG principles in its operations.
The EDB is implementing three mega-projects as part of its 2022–2026 Strategy: The Eurasian Transport Network, the Eurasian Agricultural Goods Distribution System and the Central Asian Water and Energy Complex.
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