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President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev Receives Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov

The Head of State was informed about the progress in implementing instructions on economic reforms and further improving citizens’ well-being, the Akorda press service reported.

Olzhas Bektenov Chairs Meeting of the Economic Policy Council: Further Measures to Ensure Sustainable Economic Growth Considered

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting of the Economic Policy Council. The meeting reviewed ongoing efforts to ensure economic growth and improve public welfare in line with the instructions of the Head of State, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

Olzhas Bektenov Holds Meeting on the Development of Infrastructure in Special Economic and Industrial Zones

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on the development of infrastructure in special economic and industrial zones, in line with the instructions of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev aimed at increasing the country’s industrial potential. The meeting was attended by the Ministers of Finance, Industry and Construction, as well as the management of the Baiterek Holding and the Industrial Development Fund.

Support for micro and small businesses: the Government launches the new “Isker aimaq” program and expands guarantee instruments

At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, comprehensive measures to support private entrepreneurship were reviewed. Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin reported on the new architecture of financial assistance for businesses and the implementation of the instructions of the Head of State.

Implementation of the President’s поручений to support SMEs: the Government approved the unified “Isker aimaq” program

At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the unified small business support program “Isker aimaq” was reviewed and approved. Reports were delivered by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin, Minister of Finance Madi Takiyev, as well as representatives of the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs and the Union of Accountants.

Growth in mechanical engineering, chemicals, and metallurgy: manufacturing output increased by 5.9%

At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, the results of socio-economic development for January–November 2025 were reviewed. Indicators in the areas of industry and construction were reported by Vice Minister of Industry and Construction Olzhas Saparbekov.

Growth of 20.3% and launch of large-scale railway projects: results of transport sector development

Economic growth of Kazakhstan amounted to 6.4% in January–November 2025

At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, the results of socio-economic development for January–November 2025 were reviewed. A report was delivered by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin.

Olzhas Bektenov on the tasks set by the Head of State: it is necessary to maintain the pace of economic growth by the end of the year

At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the results of the country’s socio-economic development and the execution of the republican budget for 11 months of the current year were reviewed.

Implementation of the President’s instructions on supporting SMEs: every fifth Kazakhstani works in the business sector

The implementation of the President’s instructions on supporting small and medium-sized businesses is one of the priorities of the Government’s activities. Thanks to the measures taken in recent years, Kazakhstan has seen steady growth in the contribution of SMEs to the country’s economy. The editorial team of the Primeminister.kz website continues its series of publications on Kazakhstan’s development in 2025.

Olzhas Bektenov takes part in Eurasian Intergovernmental Council meeting in Moscow

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov took part in a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in the city of Moscow (Russian Federation). In both narrow and expanded formats, the EIGC participants discussed the development of trade and economic cooperation, industrial cooperation, as well as interaction in the energy, digital, customs spheres, and others.

More than 30,000 jobs to be created through the implementation of industrial investment projects in manufacturing

As part of the implementation of the instructions of the Head of State, one of the Government’s key objectives is economic diversification and the development of processing industries. The main goal is to move away from reliance solely on raw material exports and to create new production facilities that generate value added, stable jobs, and sustainable export potential.

Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev Speaks at the Dialogue Platform of Rural Akims

Kanat Bozumbayev spoke about the work of the Government on implementing comprehensive measures aimed at balanced socio-economic development of the regions and improving the quality of life.

Structural and Substantive Transformation of Baiterek Holding: Board of Directors Approves Investment Attraction Commitments

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting of the Board of Directors of JSC "National Managing Holding Baiterek" on matters related to the further transformation of the Holding as part of the instructions of the Head of State to strengthen support for the real sector of the economy and attract investments.

Expansion of the List of Socially Significant Goods: Transparency of Turnover and Minimization of the Influence of Unproductive Intermediaries

On Saturday, at the next meeting on stabilizing inflation, held under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin, preliminary results of the analysis of the food basket regarding the possible expansion of the list of socially significant goods were presented.

New Investment Attraction Mechanism Will Be Launched in Kazakhstan

At the session of the Government chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the draft Joint Action Program of the Government, the National Bank and the ARFRM on macroeconomic stabilization and improving the well-being of the population for 2026–2028 was considered. Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin reported on the key areas of the new document.