In Astana, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov participated in the 40th Meeting of the Conference of General Directors of Railways of the Organization for Co-operation between Railways (OSJD), dedicated to the organization’s 70th anniversary.
A panel session titled “Protecting Future Generations: Health at the Center of the Environmental Agenda – Lessons and Solutions from the Aral Sea” was held at the 2026 Regional Environmental Forum in Astana.
Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin held a meeting with Karl Günter Papenburg, Head of the German industrial holding GP Günter Papenburg AG. The parties discussed plans for the development of Kazakhstan’s copper industry and possible areas of cooperation.
Minister of Transport Nurlan Sauranbayev reported at the Government session on the work being carried out to implement inclusive policy in the transport sector.
At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the implementation of the Concept of Inclusive Policy for 2025–2030 was discussed. Deputy Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kuandyk Kazhkenov reported on the measures being taken to develop an inclusive environment.
Measures to implement the Concept of Inclusive Policy for 2025–2030 were discussed at the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov. Minister of Education Zhuldyz Suleimenova delivered a report on the development of inclusive education.
Minister of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan Akmaral Alnazarova reported at a Government meeting on the work being carried out to improve the quality of life for people with special needs.
Under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development Zhaslan Madiyev, an inter-agency meeting was held to strengthen the country’s cybersecurity and protect personal data.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting on the current status of the Data Center Valley project as part of the tasks set by the Head of State at the V session of the National Kurultai.
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.
As part of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s instructions on the socio-economic development of regions, the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan is carrying out systematic work in Abay Region aimed at strengthening economic potential, modernizing engineering infrastructure, developing the agro-industrial complex, tourism, and the social environment.
First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar presented state awards on behalf of the President of Kazakhstan to employees of state bodies and representatives of the aviation industry who took part in the evacuation of Kazakhstani citizens from the Middle East.
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.
