Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin held a meeting with representatives of the World Bank Group to discuss the development of a new Country Partnership Framework with Kazakhstan for 2026–2031.
This year, construction of key railway lines will be completed, the laying of the Kyzylorda–Aktobe mainline will begin, and the geography of flights will expand with routes to Tokyo and Rome. Speaking at a Government meeting, Minister of Transport Nurlan Sauranbayev reported on the development of transport and logistics potential and the achievement of a high cargo handling indicator of 1.7 million tons as part of the implementation of the President’s instructions given at the National Kurultai.
As part of the implementation of the Head of State’s instructions and the Concept for the Development of the Transport and Logistics Potential of the Republic of Kazakhstan, modernization of Pavlodar Airport is set to begin in Pavlodar Region. The project provides for the reconstruction of the artificial runway, taxiway, and apron.
As part of the implementation of the Head of State’s instructions, Kazakhstan continues the systematic development of road infrastructure aimed at improving regional connectivity, road safety, and the quality of life of the population. Plans for 2026 were presented by Vice Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan Maksat Kaliakparov.
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.
At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the issue of developing and digitalizing the transport and transit sector was reviewed.
A meeting on ensuring the domestic market with petroleum products, preventing illegal fuel exports, and digitalizing the circulation of fuels and lubricants was held under the chairmanship of First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar.
At a meeting of the headquarters on ensuring economic growth chaired by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin, preliminary results of economic growth in key sectors for nine months were reviewed.
In the Merki district of Zhambyl region, the modern hotel complex KeruenInn was launched. The project was implemented with the assistance of the Investment Headquarters of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which, in accordance with the President’s instruction, has been vested with the authority to promptly resolve investors’ issues and remove administrative barriers.
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.
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.
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.
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 a working trip to the Zhambyl Region, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov inspected the progress in implementing the Head of State’s instructions on modernizing border checkpoints to further develop the transport and logistics industry.
