A meeting of the Coordination Council on cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and international financial organizations was held at the Government House under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov.
In accordance with the instructions of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and within the framework of the Government’s systematic work, the development of Almaty Region in 2025 was focused on improving public welfare and strengthening the region’s economic potential. A key emphasis was placed on job creation and comprehensive infrastructure modernization, primarily in rural areas, where more than 80% of the region’s population resides.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov inspected the implementation of the Head of State’s instructions to strengthen the industrial potential of the regions through the development of special economic zones and industrial zones and by improving the efficiency of their operations, as set out in the Address “Kazakhstan in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Current Challenges and Their Solutions through Digital Transformation.”
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, during a working trip, reviewed the implementation of the Head of State’s instructions on developing scientific, applied, and high-tech areas in the nuclear industry. The key objective is the formation of research infrastructure and the strengthening of the sector’s scientific and technological potential.
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.
