Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, as part of a working visit to Almaty Region, reviewed the progress of implementing the tasks set by the Head of State in the Address to the People of Kazakhstan “Kazakhstan in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Current Challenges and Their Solutions through Digital Transformation”, aimed at forming Alatau as a new hub for investment, technology, and business activity.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on the development of the electric power sector.
As part of the implementation of the instructions of the Head of State, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to expand the coverage of geological exploration of the country’s territory using modern geological prospecting methods, the Government of Kazakhstan is launching a new stage of subsoil research this year at a more detailed scale.
At the Government session, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development Zhaslan Madiyev reported on the ongoing work to digitalize the water sector.
At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, issues related to the development of water supply and wastewater systems, as well as the introduction of digitalization and water-saving technologies, were considered.
A meeting on preparations for the upcoming spring fieldwork season was held at the Government, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin.
As part of the implementation of the instructions of the Head of State, the Government, through the Ministry of Industry and Construction, continues work on industrial development and economic diversification. In 2025, 33 new industrial enterprises were commissioned. The new facilities are located across various regions of the country and cover a wide range of production sectors, from mechanical engineering and metallurgy to the chemical and light industries.
According to preliminary data from the Bureau of National Statistics, Kazakhstan’s gross domestic product increased by 6.5% in January–December 2025 compared to the same period of the previous year.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with experts from the economic sector. The discussion focused on issues of economic development, priority sectors of the economy, and external risks.
On the instruction of the Head of State, the Government, represented by the Ministry of Healthcare, is implementing a comprehensive set of measures to modernize and develop the sector, aimed at patient-centered care, increasing accessibility, and improving the quality of medical services. This was reported by First Deputy Minister of Healthcare Timur Sultangaziyev.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on reforming the system of state financing for private educational and medical organizations as part of the implementation of the instructions of the Head of State given in the programmatic interview “Kazakhstan Has Entered a New Stage of Modernization.”
At the Government session, Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sayasat Nurbek reported on the work being carried out to scale up the digitalization of the education system.
At the Government session, Chairman of the Management Board of Samruk-Kazyna JSC Nurlan Zhakupov reported on the ongoing work to introduce digital solutions and apply artificial intelligence technologies in the Fund’s operations.
During the Government session, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov issued a number of instructions following the programmatic interview of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev entitled “Kazakhstan Has Entered a New Stage of Modernization” published in the Turkistan newspaper.
As part of the implementation of the Head of State’s instructions and the Concept for the Development of the Transport and Logistics Potential of the Republic of Kazakhstan, modernization of Pavlodar Airport is set to begin in Pavlodar Region. The project provides for the reconstruction of the artificial runway, taxiway, and apron.
As part of the implementation of the Head of State’s instructions, Kazakhstan continues the systematic development of road infrastructure aimed at improving regional connectivity, road safety, and the quality of life of the population. Plans for 2026 were presented by Vice Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan Maksat Kaliakparov.
