Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on the development of the rare and rare-earth metals industry as part of the implementation of the President’s instructions given at the expanded Government session on attracting advanced technologies and investments in this sector.
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.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov took part in the narrow-format meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council (EIC) held in Cholpon-Ata (Kyrgyzstan).
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting on the implementation of the Head of State’s instructions regarding the development of artificial intelligence (AI).
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with Director General of the State Corporation Rosatom Alexey Likhachev.
At a Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the state and prospects of the digital transformation of the trade sector were reviewed.
Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, speaking at the First International Environmental Conference in the city of Manzherok (Altai Republic), highlighted the issue of the Caspian Sea’s shallowing as one of the key regional challenges.
A meeting was held between the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Olzhas Bektenov, and the Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation, Mikhail Mishustin. The parties discussed the practical implementation of the agreements reached at the highest level.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on the development of the aviation industry. The meeting reviewed the progress of implementing the President’s instructions to strengthen Kazakhstan’s role as an aviation hub, in particular, the development of aviation hubs and modernization of ground infrastructure. Special attention was given to the issue of creating a national cargo air carrier.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on the implementation of the instructions of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to enhance the protection of medical workers and improve safety in healthcare institutions.
At a Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, measures to develop the mining and metallurgical complex were considered in accordance with the instructions of the Head of State.
Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with Georgia’s Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Mariam Kvrivishvili. The parties discussed bilateral cooperation in areas including trade and investment development, implementation of infrastructure projects, expansion of transport and logistics ties—particularly within the framework of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR)—and increasing the volume of agricultural trade.
As part of his working trip to the Ulytau Region, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov inspected the implementation of the President’s instructions regarding the modernization of energy and utility infrastructure.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with the Governor of Hiroshima Prefecture, Hidehiko Yuzaki. Current issues of bilateral cooperation were discussed, including trade and economic relations as well as humanitarian initiatives.
During a briefing following the Government meeting, the Prime Minister answered a question from journalists regarding businesses fulfilling their tax obligations fairly. In particular, the issue concerned tax payments by large construction companies.
