During the meeting of the Government chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov the issue of development and digitalisation of the aviation industry of the country was considered. Deputy Minister of Transport Talgat Lastaev made a report on the implementation of the instructions of the Head of State, the current situation and further plans.
At the Government meeting, preceding the agenda, Olzhas Bektenov expressed condolences to the families and friends of the workers who died as a result of a collapse at a mine in the Ulytau region.
In Almaty region, a meeting was held with the Deputy Minister of National Economy Bauyrzhan Kudaibergenov and Deputy Director of the Tax and Customs Policy Department of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance Nurlybek Shaimakhanov with entrepreneurs to explain changes in tax legislation.
During his working trip to North Kazakhstan region Prime Minister visited Sergeyevskiy hydrosystem, and also checked in Petropavlovsk the progress of reconstruction of pumping station of the 1st lift and strengthening of the dam.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting of the Board of Directors of National Welfare Fund Samruk-Kazyna JSC. The results of the Fund's work for 2024 and issues of its further development were considered, taking into account the tasks set by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during the extended Government session.
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.