As part of the implementation of the instructions of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the modernization of the national economic model, the Government is taking measures to ensure macroeconomic stability, improve the business climate, and attract investment. Particular attention is paid to launching a new investment cycle, creating a fair competitive environment, and building a predictable tax and budget policy.
Deputy Minister of Finance Yerzhan Birzhanov reported on the results of the execution of the republican and local budgets for the first half of 2026 at a Government session. In particular, it was noted that all social obligations of the state were financed in a timely manner, the revenue part of the republican budget was executed in full, and expenditures were provided almost at the planned level.
At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, the results of the country’s socio-economic development and execution of the republican budget for the first half of 2026 were reviewed.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov took part in the opening ceremony of the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum “Summer Davos” in Dalian (PRC) and held a series of bilateral meetings with the Prime Ministers of Mongolia and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, as well as the President and Managing Director of the World Economic Forum.
At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, issues of developing the country’s tourism potential were considered. Minister of Tourism and Sports Yerbol Myrzabosynov reported that the contribution of tourism to the economy reached 5 trillion tenge, and more than 600 thousand people are currently employed in the industry.
Traditionally, June 1 in Kazakhstan marks International Children's Day. Today, more than 6.9 million children live in the country, and issues of their protection occupy one of the key places in the state's social policy. This work is based on the principle of care for children and their upbringing, enshrined in the new Constitution.
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.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with international experts led by World Bank Regional Director for Central Asia Nadir Bensassi, as part of the tasks set by the Head of State on implementing a new investment cycle.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov took part in the plenary session of the Berne Union – the world’s largest international association of export credit and investment insurers.
At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the results of the past heating season and plans for preparation for the upcoming autumn-winter period of 2026–2027 were reviewed. Vice Minister of Energy Sungat Yesimkhanov delivered the report.
During the Kazakhstan delegation’s visit to Washington, an agreement on financing the construction of the Karaganda–Zhezkazgan road was signed at the World Bank headquarters.
Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin held a meeting in Washington with World Bank Vice President for Europe and Central Asia Antonella Bassani and representatives of the World Bank Group.
At the Ukimet Uyi, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, a meeting of the Coordination Council for Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and International Financial Institutions was held.
At the Digital Qazaqstan forum held in the city of Shymkent, the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with JSC E-Finance Center, presented the capabilities of commodity analytics implemented in the Digital Financial Map (DFM) module of the e-Minfin system.
At the Government session, Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov reported on preparations for the spring fieldwork campaign and presented the projected structure of sown areas for 2026.
Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin presented a strategy for qualitative economic diversification and the formation of a new growth model at the Government session. In line with the tasks set by the Head of State, the key priority is the creation of a modern industrial framework through the development of manufacturing and high-tech industries.
