News by tag - Government session

End-to-End Digitalization Along with Diversification Will Ensure Comprehensive Modernization of the Economy – Olzhas Bektenov on the President’s 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.

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.

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.”

Implementation of the President’s Address in the Energy Sector and Preparation for the Heating Season Reviewed by the Government

At a Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the progress of preparations for the upcoming heating season was reviewed.

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.

Simplifying the management process in the railway industry through digitalization in Kazakhstan

At a Government session, Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry Zhaslan Madiev reported that five areas of digitalization are being implemented in Kazakhstan’s railway industry. The work covers the transition of public services to an electronic format, reengineering of business processes, creation of an innovative ecosystem, provision of passengers with satellite internet, and the introduction of an online transit tracking system.

Execution of the President’s instruction on developing the manufacturing industry: Kazakhstan increases production of railway equipment and components

At a Government session, Minister of Industry and Construction Yersayin Nagaspayev reported on the current state of the railway engineering sector, key projects, and plans for its further modernization.

Execution of the President’s instruction on creating a transport framework: Kazakhstan modernizes railway network and strengthens transit potential

Olzhas Bektenov Instructed to Ensure a Comprehensive Approach to the Digitalization of the Railway Industry

At a Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, issues of digitalization in the railway sector were considered. Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry Zhaslan Madiev delivered a report.

Execution of the President’s instructions on developing transport and transit potential: modernization of the railway industry discussed at a Government session

Minister of Transport Nurlan Sauranbayev presented a report on the current state and plans for the sector, while Minister of Industry and Construction Yersayin Nagaspaev reported on railway engineering. In addition, the floor was given to Chairman of the Board of JSC “National Welfare Fund Samruk-Kazyna” Nurlan Zhakupov and Chairman of the Board of JSC “NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy” Talgat Aldybergenov.

As part of the President’s instruction on digitalization, Kazakhstan’s schools will launch AI education

At a Government session, Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan Zhaslan Madiyev reported on the work being carried out to provide educational organizations with Internet access and on the launch of a pilot initiative to introduce artificial intelligence into the school curriculum.

Ensuring the Safety of Children: District Inspectors and Criminal Investigators Assigned to Every School and College

First Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Baurzhan Alenov reported at a Government session on the work being carried out to ensure the safety of children in connection with the start of the new school year.

New Nutrition Standard with Increased Vegetables, Fruits, and Dairy Products Introduced in Educational Institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Minister of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan Akmaral Alnazarova, at a Government session, spoke about the staffing of schools with medical units ahead of the new school year, measures to protect students’ health, and the introduction of the new nutrition standard.

Quality and Accessible Education: Over 93,000 Students Received Grants in 2025

At a Government session, Minister of Science and Higher Education Sayasat Nurbek reported that in 2025, the Unified National Testing (UNT) was held from May 16 to July 10 at 46 regional centers. More than 210,200 applicants took part, of whom 76.35% (160,500 people) passed the threshold score. The average score was 69.42.

President’s Instructions: AI, New Programs, and Quality Standards Being Introduced in Kazakhstan’s Schools

At a Government session, Minister of Education Gani Beisembaev reported on the implementation of measures under the Head of State’s instructions to further improve the quality of education, enhance and develop the sphere of secondary education, preschool upbringing, and ensure the safety of children.

Implementation of the President’s Instructions on Providing Quality Education: 83 New Schools to Open by September 1 and Social Support to Cover at Least 500,000 Children

At a Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the readiness of schools, colleges, and universities for the new academic year was discussed. Special attention was given to the implementation of the Head of State’s instructions, announced at the session of the National Kurultai, regarding the introduction of the Unified Educational Upbringing Program “Adal Azamat” in all educational institutions across the country.