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Cooperation with the World Bank Remains One of the Key Pillars of Kazakhstan’s Sustainable Development

Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin delivered remarks at a meeting of the Swiss Subgroup under the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.

GDP Growth Reaches 6.3%. Olzhas Bektenov Instructed to Continue Increasing Growth Rates in Key Economic Sectors and Take Measures to Raise Incomes of the Population

At a Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the results of socio-economic development and the execution of the national budget for 9 months of the current year were reviewed.

Artificial Intelligence and the Digital Tenge: The Ministry of Finance Introduces New Tools to Combat the Shadow Economy

Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan Madi Takiyev reported at a Government session on the ongoing work to implement the President’s instructions to reduce the share of the shadow economy.

Over 1,500 Agricultural Fairs to Be Held Across Kazakhstan by the End of the Year

A regular meeting on curbing inflation, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin, discussed measures to stabilize inflation by the end of the year.

Olzhas Bektenov Participated in the Meetings of the CIS Council of Heads of Government in Minsk

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov took part in the meetings of the Council of Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in Minsk, Republic of Belarus, in both narrow and extended formats.

Serik Zhumangarin spoke at the Kazakhstan Growth Forum K25

Today, the Kazakhstan Growth Forum K25 was held in Almaty, bringing together more than 500 entrepreneurs, top managers, and heads of the largest companies in Kazakhstan. Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin delivered a keynote address to the participants online.

Serik Zhumangarin: Focus on Enterprise Microeconomics Will Help Maintain High Growth Rates

At a meeting of the headquarters on ensuring economic growth chaired by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin, preliminary results of economic growth in key sectors for nine months were reviewed.

From New Investment Policy to Social Modernization: Serik Zhumangarin Reported on Measures for Implementing the President’s Address

At the Government session, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin presented the draft National Action Plan for the implementation of the President’s Address “Kazakhstan in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Current Challenges and Their Solutions through Digital Transformation.”

Olzhas Bektenov: The Government is focused on timely and high-quality implementation of the tasks set out in the Address

At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, measures to implement the Address of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the people of Kazakhstan, “Kazakhstan in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Current Challenges and Their Solutions Through Digital Transformation,” dated September 8, 2025, were considered.

Address-2024: Implementation of the President’s Instructions in the Agricultural Sector

In his Address to the Nation “Fair Kazakhstan: Law and Order, Economic Growth, Public Optimism”, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev paid special attention to the development of the agro-industrial complex.

Social Commitments and Economic Support: Ministry of Finance Presented the Draft Budget for 2026–2028

At a Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, Minister of Finance Madi Takiyev presented the draft Law “On the Republican Budget for 2026–2028.”

Government approved forecasts for socio-economic development and the draft budget for 2026–2028

At a Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, forecasts for socio-economic development for 2026–2028 and until 2035, as well as the draft republican budget for the upcoming three-year period, were approved. The volumes of general transfers for 2026–2028 were also reviewed.

Olzhas Bektenov on the Development of the Mining and Metallurgical Complex: Priority – Deep Processing, Expansion of the Resource Base, and Modernization of Production

At a Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, measures to develop the mining and metallurgical complex were considered in accordance with the instructions of the Head of State.

Olzhas Bektenov Chairs Meeting of Economic Policy Council: Inflation Containment Measures and Socio-Economic Forecast Parameters Discussed

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting of the Economic Policy Council, which focused on measures to contain inflation and on the parameters of the country's socio-economic development forecast for the coming years.

Mechanical Engineering Shows Over 11% Growth in First Half of the Year

In the first six months of 2025, Kazakhstan’s mechanical engineering sector demonstrated economic growth of 11.1%. Opportunities for further acceleration and unlocking the sector’s additional potential were the subject of detailed discussion at a meeting of the Economic Growth Task Force chaired by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin.

Digital Tenge to Ensure Transparent Oversight of Projects Funded by the National Fund and State Budget

The Government is strengthening control over the targeted use of budget funds. Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov announced this during a briefing with journalists.