At the Government session, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov expressed his deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who died as a result of the tragic incident that occurred in the village of Algabas in the Turkestan region. By instruction of the Head of State, a governmental commission has been established and has begun work to investigate the causes of the fire. Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev reported on the current situation.

Olzhas Bektenov noted that all necessary assistance, including financial and medical support, will be provided to the injured and to the families of the deceased.

“With the beginning of the heating season, the number of fires in the residential sector is increasing. We reviewed this problem at a Government meeting in October. So far, we do not see any improvement in the situation,” the Prime Minister emphasized.

In this regard, a number of instructions were given to responsible government agencies. In particular, the Ministry for Emergency Situations was instructed to ensure coordination between central and local government bodies on the prevention of fires, fatalities, and injuries. The Ministry, together with regional akimats and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, must also conduct raids and inspections in the residential sector, including dormitories, hostels, and the homes of socially vulnerable population groups.

The Ministry of Culture and the akimats were instructed to intensify outreach efforts in mass media and social networks. In addition, regional akimats must strengthen efforts to conduct preventive measures aimed at the safe operation of gas equipment.

The Prime Minister emphasized the need to draw the right conclusions in order to develop concrete recommendations to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Oversight is assigned to Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev.

#Olzhas Bektenov #Government commission #Government session #Regions

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