Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with Amina Lahreche, Chief of the International Monetary Fund Mission to Kazakhstan, who took up her duties in this position in February this year.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov took part in the 16th International Mining and Metallurgy Congress Astana Mining & Metallurgy – AMM 2026. The congress was attended by more than 1,500 delegates from 16 countries, including Belgium, the United Kingdom, the European Union, Canada, China, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the USA, France, Sweden, and South Korea.
A Kazakh delegation headed by Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kanat Bozumbayev presented the investment potential of Alatau City in Shenzhen (PRC).
Tourism is one of the important areas of economic growth and increasing Kazakhstan’s investment attractiveness. In his Address, the Head of State noted the importance of further improving the quality of tourist facilities, unlocking the potential of promising destinations, and making the comprehensive development of tourism infrastructure one of the constant priorities of local executive bodies.
Under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the Government held a session to consider issues of tourism industry development.
In the first four months of 2026, Kazakhstan’s capital continues to demonstrate dynamic growth in key macroeconomic indicators. Astana confidently maintains leading positions in attracting investment, construction volumes, and the pace of diversification of the manufacturing industry.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov inspected the implementation of the President’s instructions on industrial development, infrastructure strengthening, and deepening processing in the agro-industrial complex during a working trip around Astana. He visited a logistics center, a medical products manufacturing plant, and enterprises producing bakery, dairy, and meat products.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, during his working visit to North Kazakhstan Region, inspected the progress of implementing the President’s instructions on the development of the agro-industrial complex, increasing agricultural productivity, and deepening the processing of domestic products.
In execution of the instructions of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on building a Just and socially oriented Kazakhstan, the Government is carrying out large-scale work to implement support measures for the population.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting of the Board of Directors of Kazakh Tourism Development Ltd. on the development of the Almaty Mountain Cluster.
Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov discussed with Zhao Tingyun, Vice Chairman of the Board of the Singaporean company XINFA GROUP, the progress of preparatory works for the construction of an industrial park in Pavlodar Region.
Traditionally, June 1 in Kazakhstan marks International Children's Day. Today, more than 6.9 million children live in the country, and issues of their protection occupy one of the key places in the state's social policy. This work is based on the principle of care for children and their upbringing, enshrined in the new Constitution.
Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balaeva highlighted the importance of the Almaty Superski project for the development of Kazakhstan’s tourism industry, taking into account modern requirements for safety, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure quality.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on the current status of the “Data Center Valley” project in Pavlodar Region. The project is being implemented in fulfillment of the tasks set by the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the V session of the National Kurultai and during the second meeting of the Council for the Development of Artificial Intelligence.
As part of the implementation of the Head of State’s instructions, First Deputy Prime Minister Nurlibek Naliyev made a working visit to Karaganda Region, where he inspected the progress of key tasks and familiarized himself with the development of major industrial and energy projects in the region.
In accordance with the President’s instructions, the Government is implementing a comprehensive approach to the development of the agro-industrial complex. Thanks to state support measures, a review of subsidizing mechanisms, and the introduction of advanced foreign experience, Kazakhstan maintains a steady positive trend in key production indicators and growth in the number of farm animals.
