Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov within the framework of his working trip to the region of Zhetisu familiarised himself with the socio-economic development of the region and gave a number of instructions on the development of agribusiness, manufacturing, tourism and measures to support SMEs to increase their contribution to the economy.
In pursuance of the Head of State's instruction given in his Address to the people of Kazakhstan "Economic Course of Fair Kazakhstan", the Government has developed and adopted a Comprehensive Programme for the support and development of small and medium-sized enterprises, combining the programmes "Business Road Map" and "Economy of Simple Things".
The issues of restoration of social facilities and infrastructure, as well as construction and purchase of housing for flood victims were considered at the meeting chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov.
Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev familiarised himself with the progress of construction of houses for flood-affected residents of West Kazakhstan region.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on preparations for the harvesting campaign. The Minister of Agriculture, Deputy Ministers of Ecology and Natural Resources, Energy, Akims of Akmola, Kostanay, North Kazakhstan and Zhambyl regions were heard.
During the meeting of Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov with Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand Phumtham Wechayachai discussed key issues of bilateral relations concerning the development of trade, cooperation in tourism and sports, as well as prospects for the implementation of joint investment projects and increasing exports of Kazakh products.
Head of the Government Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on the oil and gas industry development.
At the Government session, Minister of Healthcare Akmaral Alnazarova reported on the measures taken to support domestic manufacturers of pharmaceutical products.
During the Government session, where the issues of support for domestic producers were considered, the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan Madi Takiyev reported on the measures taken in the field of regulated procurement.
The Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kanat Sharlapayev reported on full utilisation of domestic enterprises of the manufacturing industry at the Government session.
