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.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on the implementation of the Head of State’s instructions concerning the reconstruction of international automobile border checkpoints.
On the eve of Transport Workers’ Day, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, on behalf of Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, congratulated the specialists and veterans of the sector on their professional holiday and presented state awards.
As part of implementing the instructions of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the Government is carrying out systematic work to strengthen the country’s transit potential. This is a strategically important direction aimed at securing Kazakhstan’s status as a key logistics hub between East and West, as well as towards Central and South Asia.
In March 2024, during a meeting of the National Kurultai in Atyrau, Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev instructed the Government to launch large-scale road construction and repair with a focus on improving quality.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov and President of Bulgaria Rumen Radev, who arrived in the country on his first official visit, discussed the implementation of agreements reached during the negotiations between the heads of the two states.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov met with World Bank Vice President Antonella Bassani, who arrived in Kazakhstan to participate in the Astana International Forum.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Serik Zhumangarin met with Gianantonio Tramè, founder of TRAMITE GROUP and authorized representative of the Kazakhstan–Italy Chamber of Commerce. The main focus of the meeting was an initiative by Italian investors to establish an integrated agricultural supply system to enhance trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.
During the visit of the Kazakh delegation headed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin to Afghanistan, the Ministry of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Public Works of Afghanistan signed a protocol of intentions between the Ministry of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Public Works of Afghanistan, confirming the interest in participating in the construction of the railway Turgundi - Herat - Kandahar - Spin Boldak.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with the Chairman of CITIC Construction Co., Ltd. Yang Jianqian. Attention was paid to cooperation in the field of implementation of large infrastructure projects.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting of the Council of Domestic Entrepreneurs on the development of transport and logistics infrastructure of the Republic of Kazakhstan with the participation of the leadership of sectoral ministries and government organisations.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting of the Board of Directors of National Welfare Fund Samruk-Kazyna JSC. The results of the Fund's work for 2024 and issues of its further development were considered, taking into account the tasks set by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during the extended Government session.
The Prime Ministers of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov and Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze jointly visited the office of NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy JSC, where the Georgian delegation was presented digital solutions implemented in Kazakhstan in the railway industry.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Kazakhstan Han Chunlin, who started his diplomatic mission in Kazakhstan. They discussed issues of trade and economic cooperation, expansion of cooperation in the field of investment, agro-industrial complex, transport and logistics, energy, cultural and humanitarian sphere, tourism and others.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov at a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Moscow discussed with the heads of government of the EAEU member countries key aspects of cooperation.
