This year, construction of key railway lines will be completed, the laying of the Kyzylorda–Aktobe mainline will begin, and the geography of flights will expand with routes to Tokyo and Rome. Speaking at a Government meeting, Minister of Transport Nurlan Sauranbayev reported on the development of transport and logistics potential and the achievement of a high cargo handling indicator of 1.7 million tons as part of the implementation of the President’s instructions given at the National Kurultai.
As part of the implementation of the Head of State’s instructions and the Concept for the Development of the Transport and Logistics Potential of the Republic of Kazakhstan, modernization of Pavlodar Airport is set to begin in Pavlodar Region. The project provides for the reconstruction of the artificial runway, taxiway, and apron.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on the development of aviation hubs and the automobile road sector within the framework of the instructions of the Head of State. The meeting was attended by the heads of the ministries of transport, finance, energy, industry and construction, as well as the akims of the cities of Astana and Almaty.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting on the development of Astana International Airport as part of the tasks set by the Head of State to establish an international aviation hub.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on the development of Almaty Airport as part of the implementation of the Head of State’s instructions to create an international air hub.
On the eve of Transport Workers’ Day, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, on behalf of Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, congratulated the specialists and veterans of the sector on their professional holiday and presented state awards.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on the development of the aviation industry. The meeting reviewed the progress of implementing the President’s instructions to strengthen Kazakhstan’s role as an aviation hub, in particular, the development of aviation hubs and modernization of ground infrastructure. Special attention was given to the issue of creating a national cargo air carrier.
Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with Salvatore Sciacchitano, President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), to discuss cooperation in the development of Kazakhstan’s air transport sector in line with global standards.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on the implementation of the instructions of the Head of State on the development of the aviation fuel market.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting of the Council of Domestic Entrepreneurs on the development of transport and logistics infrastructure of the Republic of Kazakhstan with the participation of the leadership of sectoral ministries and government organisations.
The Deputy Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Dmitry Mun, reported on the ongoing work on digitalisation of the aviation industry at a government session.
During the meeting of the Government chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov the issue of development and digitalisation of the aviation industry of the country was considered. Deputy Minister of Transport Talgat Lastaev made a report on the implementation of the instructions of the Head of State, the current situation and further plans.
On the instructions of the Head of State, Kazakhstan started construction of three new airports in the resort areas of Zaisan, Katon-Karagai and Kendirli to develop domestic tourism and passenger air travel. The implementation of these projects will give an impetus to the development of the economy of these regions, as well as contribute to the inflow of domestic and foreign tourists. These projects will create additional jobs for the local population.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov visited the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Astana and left a note in the book of condolences opened in connection with the crash of Embraer 190 aircraft of Az Airlines near Aktau airport.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov within the framework of the Interdepartmental Commission on prevention of offences under the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan off the agenda heard the report of Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev on the work of the Government Commission at the site of the plane crash near Aktau.
Issues of accessibility of transport communication were discussed at the first meeting of the new year chaired by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov.
