On the eve of Transport Workers’ Day, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, on behalf of Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, congratulated the specialists and veterans of the sector on their professional holiday and presented state awards.
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.
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.
On July 9, Kazakhstan marks the professional holiday of water sector workers—specialists who ensure sustainable water supply, irrigation development, and water resource protection. Amid climate change and growing water scarcity, the importance of this sector is rising, and effective water resource management has become one of the priorities of national policy.
At a Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the development of the livestock sector was discussed.
The digital transformation of water supply and wastewater systems, along with the adoption of water-saving technologies, is aimed at ensuring efficient water use and minimizing infrastructure failures and downtime. This was stated by Minister of Digital Development and Aerospace Industry Zhaslan Madiev at a Government session.
At the Government session of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Deputy Minister of National Economy Asan Darbayev stated that modern challenges require a comprehensive approach—combining technical modernization, the introduction of innovative and water-saving technologies, digital transformation of the sector, and institutional and tariff reforms.
According to Yersayin Nagaspayev, Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan, water supply coverage currently stands at 99.3% in urban areas and 97.5% in rural areas.
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.
At a Government session, Minister of Tourism and Sports Yerbol Myrzabossynov reported that, within the framework of the national environmental campaign “Taza Kazakhstan”, the ministry is implementing consistent measures to promote ecotourism and foster a culture of healthy living.
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.
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.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with Jerzy Starak, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Polpharma Group, who visited Astana to participate in the 37th Plenary Session of the Foreign Investors’ Council.
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.
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.
