Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Serik Zhumangarin held meetings with the Governor of Kunduz Province Maulavi Nasrullah Mati and the Governor of Herat Province Noor Ahmad Islamjar.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with the leadership of responsible ministries and law enforcement agencies on the current situation in the petroleum products market, taking into account the influence of external factors.
During his working visit to Abay Region, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin met with farmers and entrepreneurs of the region. The main focus was on the development of the agro-industrial complex and livestock farming as one of the key drivers of the region’s economic growth.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on the implementation of the Head of State’s instructions to ensure sustainable economic growth with an emphasis on diversification.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with Amina Lahreche, Chief of the International Monetary Fund Mission to Kazakhstan, who took up her duties in this position in February this year.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov chaired the 19th meeting of the Kazakhstan–European Union dialogue platform with the participation of heads of diplomatic missions of European countries, representatives of major foreign business associations, and companies.
As part of an official visit to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kanat Bozumbayev met with the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, John Lee. The parties discussed the current state and future prospects of trade and economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and Hong Kong, as well as opportunities to expand collaboration in the financial, technological, and innovation sectors.
In the first four months of 2026, Kazakhstan’s capital continues to demonstrate dynamic growth in key macroeconomic indicators. Astana confidently maintains leading positions in attracting investment, construction volumes, and the pace of diversification of the manufacturing industry.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov inspected the implementation of the President’s instructions on industrial development, infrastructure strengthening, and deepening processing in the agro-industrial complex during a working trip around Astana. He visited a logistics center, a medical products manufacturing plant, and enterprises producing bakery, dairy, and meat products.
During his working visit to North Kazakhstan Region, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov familiarized himself with the activities of the Special Economic Zone Qyzyljar, where large investment projects are being implemented in the fields of food industry, mechanical engineering, and deep raw material processing in line with the tasks set by the Head of State on economic diversification and localization of production.
First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nurlybek Nalibayev paid a working visit to Kostanay Region, where he familiarized himself with the pace of development of the industrial and agricultural sectors, as well as the progress of major production and infrastructure projects. During the trip, socio-economic development indicators were analyzed and tasks for the upcoming period were defined.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting of the Board of Directors of JSC “National Investment Holding “Baiterek”. The meeting considered issues of attracting financing for the implementation of investment and infrastructure projects, the development of non-resource exports, and increasing the effectiveness of state support measures for the real sector of the economy.
In Astana, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Serik Zhumangarin held a meeting with representatives of the business circles of Hong Kong and mainland China.
Under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin, the Government reviewed the current situation regarding food inflation and prices for socially significant food products.
In the capital, on the sidelines of the annual IX Exhibition of Kazakhstani Producers “Ulttyq Ónim – 2026”, an offsite meeting of the Project Office for the Implementation of the New Tax Code was held.
Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Serik Zhumangarin held a working meeting with World Bank Country Manager for Kazakhstan Andrey Mikhnev and international experts of the organization.
