Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov introduced the new Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Transport, Assel Zhanasova, appointed to the position by the relevant Decree of the Head of State, to the staff of the Ministry of Transport.

The head of the Government thanked Nurlan Sauranbayev for his contribution to the development of the country's transport sector and noted Asel Zhanasova's extensive work experience. Over the years, she headed Zerde Holding and Kazpost JSC, and held the positions of Deputy Minister of Trade and Integration, Advisor to the President, and Deputy Head of the Executive Office of the President.

Olzhas Bektenov emphasized that the sector faces large-scale tasks outlined by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in his Address "Current Tasks of Kazakhstan in a New Historical Cycle".

“The coming year has been declared by the President as the Year of Nationwide Construction, including in terms of transport infrastructure. The tasks are clear. Taking into account the country's geographical location, we must maximize its potential. Next year, the completion of major projects across all areas of the transport sector is planned. High-quality and timely implementation must be ensured,” the head of the Government noted.

Among the key priorities of the Ministry of Transport are ensuring high quality in the construction of local and national highways, developing roadside infrastructure, completing the reconstruction of road checkpoints in 2027, and overall strengthening Kazakhstan's position as a key transport and logistics hub of Eurasia.

#Assel Zhanasova #Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Transport #Infrastructural development #Transport

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