Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on the implementation of the instructions of the Head of State, given during the extended Government session on 28 January this year.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on further development of housing construction and increasing the affordability of housing. The progress of work on fulfilment of instructions of the Head of State, voiced in an interview to Ana tili newspaper, was considered.
Within the framework of the Head of State's initiative on The Year of Vocational Professions and the plan approved by the Government, Karaganda Region is actively developing working specialities. With the opening of new production facilities, more than 17 thousand additional jobs will be created. Such data was voiced at the Government session by Yermaganbet Bulekpaev, akim of Karaganda region.
On measures to implement the Action Plan for The Year of Vocational Professions, initiated by the President of Kazakhstan, reported at the Government session Minister of Transport Marat Karabayev.
Kazakhstan has made a significant step in reforming its water management system. These changes are aimed at sustainable and efficient use of water, as well as ensuring security in the face of climate change. As part of the 2024 Outlook series, Primeminister.kz will detail the key initiatives that are shaping the future of the country's water sector.
Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev reported on the development of cross-border hubs at the Government session chaired by Olzhas Bektenov.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on the development of Mangystau region. The key task is to fulfil the instructions of the President, voiced in the Address "Fair Kazakhstan: law and order, economic growth, public optimism", to ensure sustainable socio-economic progress through improving the welfare of the population in the regions and addressing strategic objectives.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov familiarised himself with the development of metallurgy, light and construction industry, automotive and railway engineering industries on the example of Astana city enterprises.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a working meeting on the introduction of digital technologies in the spheres of education, healthcare, tax and customs administration as part of the implementation of the tasks set by the Head of State in his Address.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held an operative meeting on execution of the Head of State's instructions on taking urgent measures to ensure the security of key military and civilian facilities in connection with the situation around Ukraine with the leadership of the Ministries for Defence, Interior Situations, Emergency Situations, Foreign Affairs, Health, Transport, Energy, Industry and Construction, National Economy, Finance.
The parties signed the relevant agreement at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) held in Baku. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Nurlan Baybazarov noted that this is the largest project financed by the Islamic Bank in history.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov took part in the forum of small and medium-sized businesses, where the issues of current development of entrepreneurship were raised, measures taken to improve state support for domestic producers were noted, as well as ideas for further improvement of the business climate in the country were voiced.
At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, Minister of Healthcare Akmaral Alnazarova reported on measures taken in the country to support people with disabilities.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov and members of the Government took part in the plenary session of the Majilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The deputies considered and adopted the draft laws "On the Republican Budget for 2025-2027", "On guaranteed transfer from the National Fund of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2025-2027" and the Forecast of socio-economic development of the country for 2025-2029, introduced by the Government.
Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov checked the progress of the project on construction of light rail transport (LRT) line in the capital.
On the instructions of the Head of State, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov presented state awards conferred on citizens in accordance with the Decree of the President.