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Olzhas Bektenov discussed with ENI Upstream Director Luca Vignati the implementation of joint projects and increasing Kazakh content at Karachaganak and Kashagan

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with Luca Vignati, Upstream Director of the Italian company ENI, on issues of cooperation in the energy industry.

Olzhas Bektenov informed about flood control works in progress

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov in the working order heard reports of First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar, Minister for Emergency Situations Chingis Arinov, akims of individual regions. 

Olzhas Bektenov and representatives of Société Générale Bank discuss attracting private capital to Kazakhstan

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov met with representatives of the international bank Société Générale – Head of the Middle East, Turkey / CIS, Africa Emrik Arnaud and Head of Central Asia and the Caucasus region Teyba Guliyeva.

Olzhas Bektenov meets with Chairman of XUAR People's Government of China Erkin Tuniyaz

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov met with the Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of the CPC XUAR China, Chairman of the People's Government of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China Erkin Tuniyaz, who arrived on a visit to Astana to participate in the second forum of exporters to participate in the second forum on "New approaches to the development of trade relations between Kazakhstan and China".

Kazakhstan to increase sowing areas of socially important crops – Ministry of Agriculture

The Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov reported on plans for diversification in crop production, preparation for spring field work and measures to support farmers at the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov. 

Olzhas Bektenov leaving note in condolence book at Russian Embassy in Astana

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov visited the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Astana and made an official note in the Condolence Book, opened in connection with the terrorist act committed in the entertainment complex "Crocus City Hall" in Moscow.

Kazakhstan-Qatar relations at new level: Governments on behalf of heads of state launched investment projects worth $17.6bn

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov paid a working visit to the State of Qatar on 20 March this year.

Improving rural population's quality of life: 1.4 thousand new projects and 2.5-fold increase in budget revenues

Almost 40% of the country's population live in 6256 rural settlements. This is 7.6 million people. The share of rural population with incomes below the subsistence minimum is 7.2%, and the unemployment rate is 4.7%, self-employed - 33% or 1.2 million people. Such data were announced at the Government session by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Nurlan Baybazarov. 

Kazakhstan revises VAT refund procedures for exporters

Finance Minister Madi Takiyev reported on plans to improve tax and customs administration at the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov.

Olzhas Bektenov orders to complete tax and customs information systems integration by year end

The Government session chaired by the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov considered the issues of improving tax and customs administration and digitalisation of processes.