Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, at an expanded meeting of the Government chaired by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, reported on the work being carried out to develop the infrastructure of special economic zones and industrial zones, address energy shortages, develop industry, and attract investment.
In 2025, Kazakhstan’s transport sector continued its systematic development aimed at strengthening the country’s transit and logistics potential, modernizing infrastructure, and improving transport efficiency. These areas were implemented in line with the instructions of the Head of State, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
A meeting of the Alatau City Development Council was held under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Olzhas Bektenov, as part of the implementation of the President’s instructions.
The Government continues systematic work to implement the course set by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. One of the key mechanisms of national transformation has been the implementation of initiatives announced by the Head of State during four sessions of the National Kurultai. A legislative framework has been established for their practical implementation, with 26 laws adopted.
The National Research Center for Infectious Diseases (NRCID) was officially opened in Almaty — a key facility established on the instruction of the Head of State to strengthen the country’s biological security system.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, as part of a working visit to Almaty Region, reviewed the progress of implementing the tasks set by the Head of State in the Address to the People of Kazakhstan “Kazakhstan in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Current Challenges and Their Solutions through Digital Transformation”, aimed at forming Alatau as a new hub for investment, technology, and business activity.
Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev took part in a presentation of the architectural development concept for the city of Alatau. Their vision was presented by two renowned companies, Zaha Hadid Architects and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM), whose portfolios include world-famous skyscrapers such as Burj Khalifa in Dubai, One World Trade Center in New York, Leeza SOHO in Beijing, and others.
Kanat Bozumbayev spoke about the work of the Government on implementing comprehensive measures aimed at balanced socio-economic development of the regions and improving the quality of life.
At the session of the Government chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, issues of developing special economic and industrial zones involved in the formation of cross-border hubs were reviewed. Deputy Minister of Industry and Construction Iran Sharkhan reported on the progress of infrastructure construction and the expansion of territories.
At the session of the Government, Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nurlan Sauranbayev reported on the transport infrastructure support for cross-border hubs.
At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the issue of developing cross-border hubs was considered. Reports were delivered by Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliev, Minister of Transport Nurlan Sauranbayev, Vice Minister of Industry Iran Sharkhan, as well as heads of several regions.
At a meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin, the Concept for the Creation and Development of Science Cities for 2025–2035 was presented.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on the development of aviation hubs and the automobile road sector within the framework of the instructions of the Head of State. The meeting was attended by the heads of the ministries of transport, finance, energy, industry and construction, as well as the akims of the cities of Astana and Almaty.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting of the Council for the Development of the City of Alatau with the participation of the leadership of government bodies, experts, and urbanists. Attention was given to the implementation of the tasks set by the Head of State on creating an international center for business activity, innovation, and technology.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, in response to questions from a Senate deputy, emphasized that borrowings should be attracted mainly for commercially attractive and cost-effective projects which, during operation, make it possible to service the debts attracted for construction by generating revenues to the budget.
