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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
