Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin held a meeting with the Permanent Deputy Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Nguyen Hoa Binh.
The Government will ensure economic growth at a level of no less than 5%, allocate around 8 trillion tenge to support the real sector, and take measures to reduce inflation to 9–11%. Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin reported on the mechanisms for implementing the President’s instructions given at the National Kurultai at the Government session.
During the Government session, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov issued a number of instructions following the speech of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the 5th National Kurultai.
The first meeting of the new year on inflation stabilization was held at the Government under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin.
In accordance with the instructions of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and within the framework of the Government’s systematic work, the development of Almaty Region in 2025 was focused on improving public welfare and strengthening the region’s economic potential. A key emphasis was placed on job creation and comprehensive infrastructure modernization, primarily in rural areas, where more than 80% of the region’s population resides.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov inspected the implementation of the Head of State’s instructions to strengthen the industrial potential of the regions through the development of special economic zones and industrial zones and by improving the efficiency of their operations, as set out in the Address “Kazakhstan in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Current Challenges and Their Solutions through Digital Transformation.”
The first meeting of the Economic Growth Headquarters this year was held at the Government under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin. The main topic of discussion focused on instruments to sustain high rates of economic development in 2026.
According to preliminary data from the Bureau of National Statistics, Kazakhstan’s gross domestic product increased by 6.5% in January–December 2025 compared to the same period of the previous year.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with experts from the economic sector. The discussion focused on issues of economic development, priority sectors of the economy, and external risks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
