On the instruction of the Head of State, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov took part in the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF-13) in Baku. The event is held under the auspices of UN-Habitat, a global platform for discussing the challenges of rapid urbanization and its impact on cities, society, the economy, and climate.
Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev reviewed the implementation of the National Project for the Modernization of the Energy and Utilities Sector, financing, the use of domestically produced goods, and the provision of housing assistance in a proactive format.
As part of the implementation of the Head of State’s instructions to strengthen the justice system and introduce innovative technologies in law enforcement, forensic expertise in Kazakhstan is undergoing large-scale transformation.
Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Serik Zhumangarin took part in the opening of the business forum “Economic Integration and Cooperation of the OTS Countries: New Opportunities in Industry, Agro-Industrial Complex, Logistics and Digitalization”.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting of the Center for Monitoring the Implementation of the Head of State’s “Taza Kazakhstan” Initiative. The meeting reviewed the progress of implementing the relevant Concept in the regions, measures to support the volunteer movement, and the development of ecological tourism.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov took part in the plenary session of the Berne Union – the world’s largest international association of export credit and investment insurers.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia Airlangga Hartarto. The parties discussed issues of trade and economic cooperation and the expansion of partnership in various sectors.
On the instruction of the Head of State, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Maulen Ashimbayev, and Chairman of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerlan Koshanov laid flowers at the “Otan Ana” monument in Astana in honor of Victory Day.
On the instruction of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov participated in a meeting of the deputies of the Kyzylorda Region Maslikhat.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting on the protection of investors’ rights, the elimination of barriers in the implementation of investment projects, and the enhancement of efforts to attract foreign capital, in line with the instructions of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the results of the past heating season and plans for preparation for the upcoming autumn-winter period of 2026–2027 were reviewed. Vice Minister of Energy Sungat Yesimkhanov delivered the report.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting of the Board of Directors of JSC “Samruk-Kazyna”, during which the work being carried out in fulfillment of the Head of State’s instructions on supporting the economy and implementing major infrastructure projects was reviewed.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with heads of leading foreign companies in the agricultural machinery sector from Europe, Canada, and the USA. The meeting, held in line with the Head of State’s instructions on the development of mechanical engineering and import substitution, focused on deepening industrial cooperation, localizing production, and introducing modern agricultural technologies at domestic enterprises.
In Astana, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov participated in the 40th Meeting of the Conference of General Directors of Railways of the Organization for Co-operation between Railways (OSJD), dedicated to the organization’s 70th anniversary.
A panel session titled “Protecting Future Generations: Health at the Center of the Environmental Agenda – Lessons and Solutions from the Aral Sea” was held at the 2026 Regional Environmental Forum in Astana.
Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin held a meeting with Karl Günter Papenburg, Head of the German industrial holding GP Günter Papenburg AG. The parties discussed plans for the development of Kazakhstan’s copper industry and possible areas of cooperation.
