Composition of the government

Infrastructure Development to Attract Investment: Olzhas Bektenov Reviews Projects of the Akmola Region Industrial Zone

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov inspected the implementation of the President’s instructions on developing industrial potential and improving the investment climate in the Akmola Region.

Olzhas Bektenov Inspects Implementation of Presidential Instructions on Construction of a CHP Plant in Kokshetau

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, as part of a working visit to the Akmola Region, inspected the implementation of the President’s instructions on strengthening energy security, increasing new generation capacities, and developing the region’s infrastructure. Particular attention was given to the implementation of a strategically important project in the city of Kokshetau to construct a combined heat and power plant (CHP).

Socially Significant Sector: Ministry of Industry and Construction and Business Community Begin Developing a Light Industry Development Program

A meeting of the headquarters for ensuring economic growth was held at the Government under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Serik Zhumangarin, where the development of the light industry sector was discussed.

KazAvtoZhol: 8,900 km to Be Covered by Road Construction and Repair Works in 2026

At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, Chairman of the Management Board of National Company KazAvtoZhol Darhan Imanashev reported that, in accordance with the instructions of the Head of State, measures are being implemented nationwide to improve the quality of highways and eliminate existing deficiencies.

Seven International Road Corridors Established in Kazakhstan — Ministry of Transport

Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nurlan Sauranbayev reported at the Government session on the current state and development plans for the country’s road sector.

Government Reviews Implementation of Presidential Instructions on Development of Highway Projects and Interregional Roads

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a Government session on the development of the road sector. Particular attention was given to the implementation of the Head of State’s instructions delivered at the extended Government meeting regarding new highway projects, including the development of the interregional road network.

Seven Years of Confident and Constructive Leadership

Seven years of Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s presidency have become a period of deep and consistent transformation of Kazakhstan’s socio-economic and political development model. These years coincided with a complex global context — the pandemic, the slowdown of the global economy, inflationary and logistical shocks, geopolitical turbulence, as well as the need to eliminate internal economic and political imbalances formed over previous decades.

Government of Kazakhstan and Asian Development Bank Plan to Implement 15 New Projects Worth $5.5 Billion

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov and President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Masato Kanda discussed the development of investment cooperation and financing of infrastructure and socially significant projects in line with the strategic priorities outlined by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

Government of Kazakhstan Reviews Implementation of Agreements to Expand Kazakh–Serbian Cooperation

A meeting between President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić and Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov took place at the Government of Kazakhstan. In follow-up to the high-level talks, measures to further expand trade and economic cooperation were reviewed.

Olzhas Bektenov Discusses Implementation of Joint Projects with EDB Chairman Nikolai Podguzov

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with Chairman of the Management Board of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) Nikolai Podguzov. The parties discussed the implementation of projects in priority sectors of the economy and prospects for further expansion of investment cooperation.

President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić Arrives in Astana on Official Visit

President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić arrived in Kazakhstan on an official visit at the invitation of Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. At the airport, the President of Serbia was welcomed by Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov.

Government Launches Regional Inspections for Flood Preparedness

During a working visit to Karaganda Region, Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev inspected the region’s preparedness for the flood season, assessed the condition of key hydraulic structures, and visited settlements in Bukhar-Zhyrau, Karkaraly, Shet, and Abai districts that are at risk of flooding.

Olzhas Bektenov Holds Meeting on Implementation of Presidential Instructions within the Data Center Valley Project

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting to review the progress of the “Data Center Valley” project in line with the tasks set by the President at the Fifth Meeting of the National Kurultai.

Olzhas Bektenov Discusses Cross-Border Cooperation with Orenburg Region Governor Yevgeny Solntsev

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov received Governor of Orenburg Region of the Russian Federation Yevgeny Solntsev. The parties reviewed current issues of interregional cooperation in trade, industrial collaboration, transport and logistics infrastructure, as well as the development of cultural and humanitarian ties.

Water Consumption Limits Approved in Kazakhstan to Ensure a Stable Vegetation Period

At the Government session, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov reported on water availability forecasts and measures being taken in preparation for the upcoming vegetation period.

Areas Under Oilseed and Fodder Crops Expanded in Kazakhstan Ahead of the Upcoming Sowing Campaign

At the Government session, Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov reported on preparations for the spring fieldwork campaign and presented the projected structure of sown areas for 2026.

Thanks to the Support of the Head of State, Significant Funding Allocated for the Third Consecutive Year — Olzhas Bektenov on 1 Trillion Tenge Financing for the Sowing Campaign

At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, progress in preparations for the spring fieldwork campaign was reviewed in light of the tasks set by the Head of State. Reports were delivered by Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov, Minister of Energy Yerlan Akkenzhenov, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov, as well as heads of key grain-producing regions.

VAT Exemption on Fuel Imports, Taxation of Gardening Cooperatives, and Interaction with the Self-Employed Discussed at Project Office Meeting

Another set of issues related to the implementation of the new Tax Code was discussed at the sixth meeting of the Project Office chaired by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin.

Olzhas Bektenov Holds a Meeting of the Board of Directors of Samruk-Kazyna

Implementation of the Head of State’s Instructions: 39.5 Billion Tenge in Private Investment to Expand Pharmaceutical Production in Shymkent

As part of the Head of State’s instructions to increase the share of domestic production in the pharmaceutical sector, the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan has approved an Investment Agreement between the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Khimfarm JSC for the project “Ensuring More Affordable Medicines for the Population and Increasing the Share of Domestic Pharmaceutical Production in the Republic of Kazakhstan.”

Government Reviews Price Situation for Socially Significant Food Products in the Regions

Chaired by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin, the Government reviewed the price situation for socially significant food products.

Serik Zhumangarin Meets with Business Representatives of West Kazakhstan Region

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov Chairs Investment Climate Council Meeting

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting of the Council on Improving the Investment Climate, focusing on the implementation of agreements reached by the heads of state within the framework of the C5+1 format between the countries of Central Asia and the United States.

Olzhas Bektenov Holds Talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Participates in India AI Impact Summit 2026

On behalf of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, during a working visit to New Delhi, held a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi and took part in the international India AI Impact Summit 2026.

Kazakhstan Increases Exports of Processed Agricultural Products

Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov reported at the Government session on measures being taken to expand and deepen the processing of agricultural products.

Investments in the Country’s Industrial Framework to Reach $400 Billion by 2029

Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin presented a strategy for qualitative economic diversification and the formation of a new growth model at the Government session. In line with the tasks set by the Head of State, the key priority is the creation of a modern industrial framework through the development of manufacturing and high-tech industries.

Olzhas Bektenov Instructs Expansion of Support Measures to Develop the Manufacturing Industry

At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, further measures to diversify the economy were reviewed.

Support for SMEs and Development of Sports Infrastructure: Prime Minister Reviews Projects in the Capital

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, during a working visit to the city of Astana, reviewed projects in the field of small and medium-sized businesses, as well as the development of modern sports infrastructure.

Olzhas Bektenov Inspects Implementation of Presidential Instructions in Industrial and Digital Infrastructure Sectors

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, during a working visit to the city of Astana, inspected the implementation of key industrial and digital development projects of the capital in accordance with the President’s instructions on economic diversification and the development of technological infrastructure.

Olzhas Bektenov Inspects Astana’s Energy Infrastructure

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, during a working visit to the city of Astana, reviewed the development of the capital’s energy infrastructure at CHPP-3 in line with the tasks set by the President at the expanded Government meeting on modernization and commissioning of new capacities.

Kazakhstan and the World Bank Discuss a New Country Partnership Framework for 2026–2031

Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin held a meeting with representatives of the World Bank Group to discuss the development of a new Country Partnership Framework with Kazakhstan for 2026–2031.

Government Reviewed the Measles Epidemiological Situation and Vaccination Coverage

A Government meeting on the spread of infectious diseases was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aida Balayeva. A separate agenda item addressed the spread of measles.

Olzhas Bektenov Holds Meeting on the Implementation of the President’s Instructions Given at the Expanded Government Session

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on the implementation of the instructions of the Head of State given at the expanded session of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan on February 10 of this year.

Government Strengthens Targeting and Oversight in the Social Sector: Inefficient Use of 288 Billion Tenge Prevented

At the expanded session of the Government chaired by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov emphasized that all social obligations of the state are being fulfilled in full.

Implementation of the President’s Instructions: Deep Processing Projects in the Agro-Industrial Sector Are Being Implemented in Kazakhstan

At the expanded meeting of the Government chaired by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov noted that within the framework of developing the agro-industrial sector, a priority area is increasing capacity for deep processing of agricultural products.