Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov took part in the 9th Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable (KGIR). This year, the event is taking place in the city of Shymkent, demonstrating the dynamic development of the metropolis located at the intersection of Eurasia's key trade flows and the Western Europe – Western China international transport corridor.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with the Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Juan Carlos Salazar, who arrived in Astana to participate in Aviation Safety Week 2026. This is the first official visit of the ICAO Secretary General to Central Asian countries.
Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov attended a collective meeting of President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon with heads of delegations of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states and meetings of the SCO Council of Heads of Government in narrow and expanded formats in Dushanbe.
During the meeting, recommendations of international experts on topical issues of economic development were presented.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held talks with Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia Hun Manet, who arrived in Astana on his first official visit.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov discussed the implementation of joint projects with the leaders of the Qatari holding Power International Holding (PIH), Moutaz Al-Khayyat and Ramez Al-Khayyat.
The issue of unlocking the potential of the transport and logistics sector was discussed in Astana as part of Kazakhstan Transport Week. Attention was focused on the development of rail, road, maritime, and air transport, the implementation of digital solutions, enhancing the efficiency of international freight transportation, and training industry personnel.
At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the results of socio-economic development and the execution of the republican budget for the nine months of 2026 were reviewed.
During a working trip to the Karaganda region, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov reviewed the modernization of Balkhash's municipal, energy, and social infrastructure as part of the tasks set by the Head of State to improve the quality of life for citizens. The visits included the Balkhash Combined Heat and Power Plant (CHP), a new angiographic center at the multidisciplinary hospital, and the Balkhash Industrial Zone.
The Prime Minister reviewed the activities of Balkhash's town-forming enterprises, the progress of modernizing the mining-metallurgical and copper-smelting complex, the implementation of new industrial facilities, and current results from geological exploration projects.
As part of a working trip to the Karaganda region, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov arrived in the city of Balkhash to review the progress of directives issued by Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev regarding the socio-economic development of single-industry towns.
At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the progress of implementing the "Digital Qazaqstan" national strategy was reviewed.
At the Government session, the readiness of regions for the heating season was reviewed off-agenda. As of today, heat supply has been launched in 11 regions.
Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on the implementation of instructions given by Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev regarding the development of the nuclear industry.
Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov took part in the "INNOPROM. Belarus" international industrial exhibition in Minsk. The Head of Government toured the exhibition exposition, reviewed the presented industrial and technological solutions, and delivered a speech at the plenary session.
As part of the official visit, Olzhas Bektenov was received by President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko. The Prime Minister conveyed greetings and warm wishes on behalf of President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. During the meeting, it was emphasized that Kazakhstan and Belarus enjoy strong relations built on years of friendship, mutual respect, and a high level of trust.
