Despite the decline in global oil prices and external economic factors, Kazakhstan’s budget system is demonstrating resilience, and all social obligations will be fulfilled in full. Minister of Finance Madi Takiyev reported on budget execution for 11 months at the Government session.
At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, the current water management situation was reviewed. Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev reported on the risks of the upcoming growing season and the preventive measures to ensure water supply for farmers.
To ensure the efficient distribution of irrigation water in the Turkistan region, limits on planting water-intensive crops have been revised based on projected water availability during the upcoming growing season.
Kanat Bozumbayev spoke about the work of the Government on implementing comprehensive measures aimed at balanced socio-economic development of the regions and improving the quality of life.
At the session of the Government chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, issues of developing special economic and industrial zones involved in the formation of cross-border hubs were reviewed. Deputy Minister of Industry and Construction Iran Sharkhan reported on the progress of infrastructure construction and the expansion of territories.
At the Government session, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov expressed his deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who died as a result of the tragic incident that occurred in the village of Algabas in the Turkestan region.
As part of his working trip to the West Kazakhstan Region, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov visited several industrial and social infrastructure facilities.
In Uralsk, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov reviewed the implementation of the President’s instructions on infrastructure development, urban improvement, and flood prevention measures. In particular, he visited houses built for families affected by the 2024 floods and inspected the embankment along the Zhaiyk River as an example of completed bank protection works.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, during a working trip to the West Kazakhstan Region, reviewed the progress of implementing the President’s instructions on the development of the oil and gas industry.
As part of the implementation of the Head of State’s instructions on developing social infrastructure, construction of a multifunctional sports and cultural complex in Kokshetau is nearing completion. The Government has allocated 12.6 billion tenge from the Special State Fund for this purpose.
As part of a joint working trip to the Turkistan and Kyzylorda regions with Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev conducted inspections of water management facilities and held a series of meetings with local farmers.
Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev, during a briefing following the Government meeting, answered a question regarding the provision of infrastructure to the regions.
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.
Kostanay Region continues to demonstrate positive momentum across key areas of socio-economic development. The population is growing, industry and agriculture are advancing, and small and medium-sized businesses are becoming more active. Investment in the region is increasing, while measures are being implemented to improve education, healthcare, and the social sector.
During his working visit to the Kostanay region, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov inspected the implementation of the President’s directives on the development of education and healthcare infrastructure.
As part of his working visit to the Kostanay region, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov reviewed the progress of spring fieldwork and discussed key issues in the development of the agro-industrial complex with local agricultural producers.