Kazakhstan to adopt focus approach to funding priority areas of science and innovation

New approaches to the development of innovation in Kazakhstan were discussed at a meeting of the Council on Technology Policy chaired by Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov. 

Alikhan Smailov speaks about resolved issue which often raised by investors

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov held a regular meeting of the Council on improving the investment climate with the participation of heads of central government agencies, as well as representatives of the diplomatic corps and private business.

Punishment up to dismissal: Alikhan Smailov demands to eliminate shortcomings in digitization of land resources

A regular Government session of the Commission on the introduction of digitalization under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov was held in the Government.

Comprehensive plan for further development of major oil and gas and petrochemical projects in Kazakhstan approved by Government

The Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan approved a comprehensive plan for the development of major oil and gas and petrochemical projects for 2023 - 2027. The corresponding decree was signed by Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov.

Prime Minister discusses implementation of new Comprehensive Industry Development Plan for coming 5 years with Union of Machine-Builders of Kazakhstan head

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov held a meeting with the Chairman of the Board of the Union of Machine Builders of Kazakhstan Meiram Pshembayev.

Government to continue supporting young people in their aspiration to become teachers — Alikhan Smailov

At the Government session headed by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov discussed measures to train pedagogical staff of all levels in the republic.

Kazakhstan plans to increase cargo transit from China to Europe through its territory 5 times by 2029

Issues of development of road freight transportation and transit were considered at the Government session under the chairmanship of Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov.

Reconstruction of "Taldykorgan - Ust-Kamenogorsk" and "Karaganda - Balkhash" routes to be completed qualitatively — Alikhan Smailov

The issues of reconstruction of the republican highways "Taldykorgan - Ust-Kamenogorsk" and "Karaganda - Balkhash" were discussed at the meeting of Prime Minister of RK Alikhan Smailov with First Deputy Minister of CITIC Construction Yang Jianqiang. 

Over 520 jobs to be created in Ekibastuz by new ferroalloy plant

Under the chairmanship of Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov held a regular meeting of the State Commission on Economic Modernization.

Gas pipeline in Atyrau region to be returned to state ownership

The issue of return of illegally acquired assets in the sphere of commodity gas transportation was considered at the Economic Demonopolization Commission chaired by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov. 

Issues of CRIRSCO standards implementation in Kazakhstan discussed by Government

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov held a meeting on the implementation of international standards CRIRSCO in the field of subsoil use. 

Government Commission to investigate reasons of fire in Almaty established

By the order of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov the Government Commission on investigation of the causes and elimination of consequences of the fire in the hostel in Almaty was established. 

Modernization of Kazakhstan's energy system: reliability of Western zone network doubled

In Atyrau region there was a launch of new power transmission lines built to strengthen the power network of the Western zone of Kazakhstan. Alikhan Smailov, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, took part in the official connection ceremony via teleconference.

Kazakhstan to strengthen state control over commodity exchanges

The draft law on exchange trading, developed in fulfillment of the instructions of the Head of State, provides for the formation of transparent market pricing in Kazakhstan. This was announced by Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev at the Government session. 

The protracted construction of six highways to be completed in 2024

This year 10.7 thousand kilometers of highways are covered by construction and installation works, including 6.5 thousand kilometers of republican and 4.2 thousand kilometers of local roads. According to the results of the works, the share of roads in normative condition will reach 92% on the republican network and 87% on the local one. Such data was announced by Transport Minister Marat Karabayev at the Government session. 

Procurement of subsoil users to work for the country — Alikhan Smailov on strengthening regulation of commodity exchanges

Issues of development of commodity exchanges were considered at the Government session chaired by Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov.

Over 10 thousand km of roads to be built and repaired in 2023

Measures for further development of the highway industry considered at the Government session chaired by Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov.

We to keep our children healthy — Alikhan Smailov instructs to strengthen measures to fight measles

The situation with increasing incidence of measles is off the agenda considered at the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov.

Alikhan Smailov suggests expanding Kazakhstan-China Industrialization Projects List

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov held talks with Deputy Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Ding Xuexiang, who is in Astana on a working visit.

Landmark megaproject: Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to be connected via new railroad

Construction of a new railway line Darbaza – Maktaaral with a length of 152 km started in Turkestan region. Alikhan Smailov, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, gave an official start to the works in the mode of teleconference.

Alikhan Smailov urges foreign partners to invest in projects in Kazakhstan

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov held an interim meeting of the Council of Foreign Investors, which discussed measures and proposals to further improve the investment climate of Kazakhstan.

Alikhan Smailov demands to ensure timely commissioning of new medical facilities in rural areas

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov held a meeting on the implementation of the National Project "Modernization of Rural Health Care".

Alatau city in Almaty region to become Kazakhstan new business card

Issues of realization of the project of construction of Alatau city (G4 City) in Almaty region between Almaty and Konayev were discussed at the meeting in the Government under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov.

Alikhan Smailov holds Board of Directors meeting of National Management Holding Baiterek JSC

On Thursday, November 23, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov held a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of JSC National Management Holding Baiterek.

New mortgage program 9-20-25 to provide housing for more than 8,000 families per year — Alikhan Smailov

Answering questions of journalists after the Senate meeting, Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov told about further implementation of state mortgage programs in Kazakhstan. 

400 investment projects worth 4.6 trillion tenge to be implemented in Kazakhstan in 2024 — Alikhan Smailov

In a briefing for the media after the Senate meeting, Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov spoke about the work to attract foreign direct investment in Kazakhstan and the implementation of new investment projects.

Government plans to reduce inflation to 5% by 2026 — Alikhan Smailov

During a briefing for the media after the Senate meeting, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov spoke about the fulfillment of the Head of State's instruction to halve inflation in the country. 

Honest business has nothing to worry about — Alikhan Smailov on illegally acquired assets returns

Alikhan Smailov, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, told about the work on the return of illegally acquired and withdrawn assets to the state at a briefing after the meeting of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Government to ensure repayment of funds attracted from Unified National Pension Fund — Alikhan Smailov

The Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov commented on the possibility of allocating funds from the UNPF for the implementation of large industrial and infrastructure projects. He answered the relevant question at the briefing after the meeting of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Government to continue work on strengthening responsibility for domestic violence — Alikhan Smailov

Within the briefing for media representatives after the Senate meeting, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov spoke about measures to strengthen responsibility for crimes in the sphere of family and domestic relations.

Transit cargo transportation through our country to grow to 35 million tons by 2029

The volume of transported cargo from China to Europe through our country has increased significantly in recent years, with the share of China in Kazakhstan's transit traffic increased to 27%, amounting to 6.2 million tons. This was stated by Minister of Transportation Marat Karabayev at the Government session. 

Kazakhstani citizens to be able to conclude real estate sale and purchase transactions in online format

Issues of improving the quality of public services were considered in the Government session chaired by Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov.

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan orders to halve terms of clearance and passage of railroad cargoes

Measures for further development of the railway industry considered at the Government session chaired by Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov. 

Alikhan Smailov holds IMF mission head meeting in Kazakhstan

Plans for cooperation between Kazakhstan and the International Monetary Fund for the near and medium term discussed Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov and the head of the IMF mission in the Republic of Nicolas Blanchet.

Alikhan Smailov instructs to develop effective measures to eliminate bottlenecks in rail freight transportation

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov held a meeting on further development of transport and transit potential of the republic and activities of the Kazakhstan Temir Zholy national company.