Since independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, Kazakhstan experienced the fastest economic growth in the region, enjoyed as a result of a wide range of social, economic and political reforms. After a period of economic decline and high inflation in the 1990ies, the reforms have given extremely positive results.

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1992, the Republic of Kazakhstan and the UK have developed ever-stronger economic ties with the growth of two-way trade and investment flows, reflecting the Kazakhstan’s role as a regional leader in terms of economic reform, openness to international trade and investment and political stability.