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Repair of hydraulic structures, digital technologies and new dams: Kazakhstan adopts complex of measures for flood defence

At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov reported on a set of measures aimed at protecting against floods and improving the sustainability of water infrastructure.

Flood control measures implemented in Kazakhstan – more than 4 million cubic metres of water pumped out, ditches cleaned and thousands of bags laid down

At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, Deputy Minister for Emergency Situations Kegen Tursynbayev reported on measures taken to protect settlements from floods.

Early detection system for forest fires being developed in Kazakhstan

The Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry Zhaslan Madiyev reported on digital solutions in preparation for the fire season 2025 at the Government meeting.

Flood passage considered in Government. Olzhas Bektenov instructs to continue monitoring and be ready for prompt measures

At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the issue of flood situation in the country was considered. 

Olzhas Bektenov instructs to intensify preparations for wildfire season

At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov considered the issue of preparedness for the fire-dangerous period. 

Olzhas Bektenov holds meeting of Commission on the Return of Illegally Acquired Assets to the State

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting of the Commission on the Return of Illegally Acquired Assets to the State.

Olzhas Bektenov and head of Chevron Michael Wirth discuss cooperation in petroleum and gas industry and industrial cluster creation around Tengiz

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with the Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Chevron Michael Wirth on cooperation in the field of oil production and refining.  

Turan gas heat plant, LRT and depot with control centre: Olzhas Bektenov inspects implementation of infrastructure projects in Astana

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov within the framework of his working trip to Astana checked the fulfilment of the Head of State's instructions on providing the population with heat supply and implementation of the LRT project.

Major investment projects of KEGOC, Kazakhtelecom and Samruk-Energy considered at Economic Growth Headquarters

The operational headquarters on ensuring the country's economic growth chaired by Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin reviewed investment projects of the country's major energy and telecommunications operators such as KEGOC, Kazakhtelecom and Samruk-Energo through the prism of their contribution to the gross value added (GVA) of Kazakhstan's economy.

Single window for subsidising services in agricultural sector planned to be created on SISS basis

In the Government under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Serik Zhumangarin considered problematic issues and potential for the development of information systems in agriculture.