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Implementation of the President’s Instructions on Establishing Aviation Hubs: Government to Intensify Infrastructure, Service and Fleet Upgrades

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a Government session to review issues of aviation sector development and digitalization. Reports were delivered by Minister of Transport Nurlan Sauranbayev, Deputy Minister of Transport Gulzat Kobenova, Head of the Civil Aviation Authority Michael Daniel, as well as the management of Air Astana, TransInfoTech, the Association of General Aviation Pilots, and akimats of East Kazakhstan, Pavlodar, Mangystau, and Kostanay regions.

Issues of Corporate Income Tax, VAT and Reporting for Small Business Discussed at Project Office Meeting

At the 15th meeting of the Project Office for the Implementation of the Tax Code, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin, the next package of issues concerning tax administration and sectoral regulation was reviewed.

Olzhas Bektenov Participates in World Urban Forum Session in Baku on Instruction of the President

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.

Olzhas Bektenov Discusses Measures to Increase Investment Inflows into Kazakhstan’s Economy with World Bank Experts

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with international experts led by World Bank Regional Director for Central Asia Nadir Bensassi, as part of the tasks set by the Head of State on implementing a new investment cycle.

Support for the National Project and Provision of Housing Assistance Discussed at the Project Office Meeting for the Modernization of the Energy and Utilities Sector

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.

Olzhas Bektenov Instructs to Revise Approaches to Light Industry Development

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on the development of light industry as part of the Head of State’s instructions on economic diversification and the promotion of domestic production.

Nurlibek Naliyev Discusses Major $10 Billion Aluminum Project with East Hope Group

First Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Nurlibek Naliyev held a meeting with Chen Lei, Director for Strategic Investments of East Hope Group.

Olzhas Bektenov Holds Meeting on Transport Sector Development

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting on the implementation of the Head of State’s instructions regarding the development of the national cargo airline, as well as increasing maritime and railway transportation.

Serik Zhumangarin Opens Business Forum of the Organization of Turkic States

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”.

Olzhas Bektenov Chairs Meeting on Implementation of the President’s Taza Kazakhstan Initiative

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.