News by tag - Government session

Olzhas Bektenov: The President Sets the Task of Increasing Momentum with an Emphasis on Long-Term Results

During the Government session, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov issued a number of instructions following the programmatic interview of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev entitled “Kazakhstan Has Entered a New Stage of Modernization” published in the Turkistan newspaper.

Head of State consistently emphasizes the priority of mass and professional sports: Government reviewed preparations for the 25th Winter Olympic Games in 2026

At the Government meeting chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the progress of preparations of the country’s national teams for the 25th Winter Olympic Games in 2026 was reviewed. A report on the work being carried out was delivered by Minister of Tourism and Sports Yerbol Myrzabosynov. Presentations were also made by Secretary General of the Union of Biathletes of Kazakhstan Manas Usenov and Vice President of the Kazakhstan Figure Skating Union Murakerim Burkhan.

Economic and Social Development: Government’s Legislative Work Plan for 2026 Approved

At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the implementation of the Government’s Legislative Work Plan was reviewed. A report was delivered by Minister of Justice Yerlan Sarsembayev.

Kazakhstan is transitioning to a service-based model of tax administration

Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan Madi Takiyev reported at a Government meeting on the measures being taken to support micro and small businesses.

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

Oil and gas condensate production volume for 11 months of 2025 amounted to 91.9 million tons – Ministry of Energy

Deputy Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sungat Yesimkhanov reported at the Government session on the current state of the fuel and energy complex for January–November 2025.

Growth in revenues and support for regions: 21.9 trillion tenge credited to the state budget

Despite the decline in global oil prices and external economic factors, Kazakhstan’s budget system is demonstrating resilience, and all social obligations will be fulfilled in full. Minister of Finance Madi Takiyev reported on budget execution for 11 months at the Government session.

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 Keden Platform and Modernization of Border Checkpoints: Customs Clearance Time Reduced Threefold

At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, measures to enhance the country’s transport and transit potential were reviewed. Minister of Finance Madi Takiyev reported on ongoing work to digitalize customs administration, introduce artificial intelligence and modernize border checkpoints.

Volume of transit cargo reached 29.4 million tons – Ministry of Transport

Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nurlan Sauranbayev reported at the Government session on the ongoing work to develop the country’s transport and logistics potential.

Implementation of the President’s Instructions: Government Reviews Measures for the Development and Digitalization of the Transport and Transit Sector

At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the issue of developing and digitalizing the transport and transit sector was reviewed.

«State Support Measures Will Be Provided Only to Good-Faith Market Participants», — Olzhas Bektenov on Supporting Domestic Pharmaceutical Manufacturers

At the Government session, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov noted the ongoing work to stimulate the inflow of funds into the domestic pharmaceutical industry, within which investment agreements are being concluded.

One-Time Legalization of Waste Will Be Conducted in Kazakhstan

At the session of the Government, Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan Zhomart Aliyev reported on the planned measures under the Waste Management Concept for 2026–2030.