News by tag - Olzhas Bektenov

Government Explains Need for Adjustment of Utility Tariffs

In Kazakhstan, previously projected tariffs for public utilities have been revised downward. This was announced by the Prime Minister at a government press conference. Olzhas Bektenov emphasized that the decision was made to reduce inflationary pressure and ensure social stability.

Government Strengthens Oversight of Social Sector Spending

During a briefing following the Government meeting, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov addressed journalists’ questions regarding public spending on the social sector.

Olzhas Bektenov on Doubling GDP: An Ambitious but Achievable Goal

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, speaking at a briefing following the Government meeting, addressed journalists’ questions regarding the Head of State’s goal to grow Kazakhstan’s economy to $450 billion by 2029.

Digital Transformation of Livestock Farming: Prime Minister Instructs to Ensure End-to-End Traceability of Products

At a Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, veterinary control measures in the livestock sector and the digitalization of the industry were discussed.

Implementation of the Presidential Directive to Double Agricultural Output: Livestock Sector Shows Stable Growth to 1.2 Trillion Tenge in the First Five Months of 2025

At a Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the development of the livestock sector was discussed.

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov Participates in 17th Economic Cooperation Organization Summit on Behalf of the President

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov took part in the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), held in the city of Khankendi, Azerbaijan.

Presidential Directives in Action: Government Reviews Progress on Key Energy and Infocommunication Projects

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting on the implementation of major energy and infocommunication projects as part of the President’s directives, including those issued during the extended Government session.

Olzhas Bektenov Discusses Prospects for Cooperation in Green Energy with Chairman of Hunan Junxin Environmental Protection Dai Daoguo

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with Dai Daoguo, Chairman of the Board of the Chinese company Hunan Junxin Environmental Protection. The parties discussed prospects for cooperation in the field of green energy and waste management.

Olzhas Bektenov Chairs Council Meeting on Transition to Green Economy: Focus on Emission Reduction by Major Industrial Enterprises

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting of the Council for the Transition to a Green Economy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, attended by representatives of NGOs and public figures.

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov Discusses Promising Areas of Investment Cooperation Outlined by the President During Meetings with FIC Participants

As part of the 37th Plenary Session of the Foreign Investors’ Council (FIC), held under the chairmanship of the Head of State, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a series of meetings with participants of the session — heads of foreign companies and major financial institutions.

By Presidential Instruction, Olzhas Bektenov Attends Opening of Ministry of Internal Affairs Management Academy During “Law and Order” Week

By the instruction of Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the Management Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan was officially opened in Astana as part of the announced “Law and Order” Week.

Olzhas Bektenov Discusses Implementation of Major Infrastructure Projects in Kazakhstan with EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov met with President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Odile Renaud-Basso during her visit to Astana to participate in the 37th Plenary Session of the Foreign Investors’ Council.

Olzhas Bektenov Holds Meeting on Implementation of Kazakh-Chinese Agreements Following High-Level Talks

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on cooperation with the People’s Republic of China, focusing on the implementation of investment projects in light of the agreements reached during the recent high-level talks between President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of China Xi Jinping.

Olzhas Bektenov Chairs National Meeting on Single-Industry Town Development

During his working trip to the Karaganda region, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a national seminar-meeting titled “The Future of Single-Industry Towns: Positive Experience and Sustainable Development.” The meeting brought together regional and single-industry town akims, leaders of industrial enterprises, and representatives of the expert community.

Olzhas Bektenov Discusses Coal Chemical Plant Construction with Shandong Energy Group Co. Chairman Li Wei, Creating 1,500 Jobs

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with Li Wei, Chairman of the Board of Shandong Energy Group Co. The parties discussed cooperation in the energy sector, including the implementation of a joint project to build a coal chemical plant in Kazakhstan.

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov Chairs Meeting of the Board of Directors of Samruk-Kazyna

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting of the Board of Directors of JSC Samruk-Kazyna. The report of the Chairman of the Management Board of the Fund, Nurlan Zhakupov, on the implementation of the Head of State’s instructions regarding the commissioning of major investment projects in priority sectors of the economy was heard.