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.
As part of the implementation of the instructions of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, delivered on 28 January 2025 at an expanded meeting of the Government, comprehensive efforts are underway to ensure the systemic development of the electric power sector and transition to a new level of infrastructure reliability.
With the participation of the First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Sklyar, a memorandum was signed on the establishment of aluminum wheel manufacturing in Kazakhstan.
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.
As part of the implementation of the instructions of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, on the development of manufacturing industry, economic diversification, and attraction of investment, steady growth of key sectors was ensured in 2025.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held an interim meeting of the Council of Foreign Investors under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The meeting addressed issues of investor support and the joint development in Kazakhstan of next-generation high-tech production with wide application of artificial intelligence and digital solutions.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on the implementation of the President’s instruction to launch a new investment cycle and increase the volume of high-quality investment. The meeting was attended by Prosecutor General Berik Assylov, members of the Government, ministers and regional akims, as well as the management of Samruk-Kazyna, Baiterek, KAZAKH INVEST, and the Atameken.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with Senior Vice President of ExxonMobil Peter Larden to discuss cooperation in the oil and gas sector. A number of issues related to the joint projects Tengiz, Kashagan, and the Caspian Pipeline Consortium were discussed.
A meeting of the Coordination Council on cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and international financial organizations was held at the Government House under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov.
In accordance with the instructions of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and within the framework of the Government’s systematic work, the development of Almaty Region in 2025 was focused on improving public welfare and strengthening the region’s economic potential. A key emphasis was placed on job creation and comprehensive infrastructure modernization, primarily in rural areas, where more than 80% of the region’s population resides.
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.
As part of the implementation of the instructions of the Head of State, the Government, through the Ministry of Industry and Construction, continues work on industrial development and economic diversification. In 2025, 33 new industrial enterprises were commissioned. The new facilities are located across various regions of the country and cover a wide range of production sectors, from mechanical engineering and metallurgy to the chemical and light industries.
First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Sklyar held a meeting with Zhao Tingyun, Vice Chairman of the Board of XINFA GROUP, to discuss investment cooperation and practical aspects of constructing a modern industrial park in Kazakhstan.
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.
As part of the implementation of the instructions of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the development of the manufacturing industry, a plant for the production of finished pet food will be built in the Almaty Region. The relevant resolution was signed by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov.
First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar held a meeting with Zhu Xiaofei, Chairman of the Board of Directors of MCC International Engineering Group Co., Ltd., who arrived in Astana at the head of a delegation from the Chinese company.
