Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov and Vice President of the Republic of Türkiye Cevdet Yılmaz, who is on a working visit to Kazakhstan, held bilateral talks and chaired the 14th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation.
At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, the results of socio-economic development and execution of the republican budget for January–March 2026 were reviewed.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting on the implementation of the Head of State’s instructions regarding the development of the country’s transit and transport potential.
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has designated 2026 as the Year of Digitalization. This is a logical continuation of efforts to build IT infrastructure and a direct response to the challenges of the global economy, where data has become the new reality.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov discussed with the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Kazakhstan, Julie Stufft, issues of further development of trade, economic and investment cooperation, as well as collaboration in the fields of digitalization and artificial intelligence, and the space sector.
During his working trip to Abay Region, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov inspected the progress of implementing the President’s instructions on increasing agricultural product processing, developing the manufacturing industry, creating new jobs, and expanding social infrastructure. In the city of Semey, he visited agricultural processing enterprises, a sewing factory, and the Palace of Schoolchildren.
Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, during his working trip to Abay Region, chaired a meeting of the Republican Operational Headquarters for Emergency Response, where preparations for the 2026 fire season were reviewed.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, during his working trip to Abay Region, familiarized himself with projects for the development of the administrative business center of the city of Semey and the master plan for the development of the Lake Alakol coastline. These initiatives are being implemented as part of the republican campaign “Respect for Abay”, initiated by the Head of State and dedicated to the 180th anniversary of Abay Kunanbayuly.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, during his working trip to Abay Region, inspected the implementation of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s instructions on introducing modern digital technologies in forest protection and conservation, using the example of the State Forest Natural Reserve “Semey Ormany”.
At the Ukimet Uyi, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, a meeting of the Coordination Council for Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and International Financial Institutions was held.
At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, issues of developing coal energy and implementing the National Project on Coal Generation were discussed.
At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, the issue of implementing the Action Plan for Explaining the Constitution was discussed.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov took part in the International Geological Forum Geoscience & Exploration of Central Asia (GECA 2026).
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov took part in the plenary session of the XIII Forum of Kazakhstan Machine Builders and familiarized himself with the development of Kazakhstani manufacturers at the international specialized exhibition Kazakhstan Machinery Fair 2026.
As part of his working visit to the city of Baku (Azerbaijan), Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov took part in a collective meeting between the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and the heads of delegations of the member states of the Organization of Turkic States, as well as in the meeting of heads of government/vice-president of the OTS states.
The Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan has approved the Comprehensive Plan for the Preservation and Promotion of Cultural Heritage under the auspices of UNESCO and ICESCO for 2026–2028. The corresponding resolution was signed by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov.
