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Government of Kazakhstan Reviews Implementation of Agreements to Expand Kazakh–Serbian Cooperation

A meeting between President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić and Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov took place at the Government of Kazakhstan. In follow-up to the high-level talks, measures to further expand trade and economic cooperation were reviewed.

Olzhas Bektenov Discusses Implementation of Joint Projects with EDB Chairman Nikolai Podguzov

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with Chairman of the Management Board of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) Nikolai Podguzov. The parties discussed the implementation of projects in priority sectors of the economy and prospects for further expansion of investment cooperation.

President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić Arrives in Astana on Official Visit

President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić arrived in Kazakhstan on an official visit at the invitation of Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. At the airport, the President of Serbia was welcomed by Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov.

Government Launches Regional Inspections for Flood Preparedness

During a working visit to Karaganda Region, Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev inspected the region’s preparedness for the flood season, assessed the condition of key hydraulic structures, and visited settlements in Bukhar-Zhyrau, Karkaraly, Shet, and Abai districts that are at risk of flooding.

Olzhas Bektenov Holds Meeting on Implementation of Presidential Instructions within the Data Center Valley Project

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting to review the progress of the “Data Center Valley” project in line with the tasks set by the President at the Fifth Meeting of the National Kurultai.

Olzhas Bektenov Discusses Cross-Border Cooperation with Orenburg Region Governor Yevgeny Solntsev

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov received Governor of Orenburg Region of the Russian Federation Yevgeny Solntsev. The parties reviewed current issues of interregional cooperation in trade, industrial collaboration, transport and logistics infrastructure, as well as the development of cultural and humanitarian ties.

Water Consumption Limits Approved in Kazakhstan to Ensure a Stable Vegetation Period

At the Government session, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov reported on water availability forecasts and measures being taken in preparation for the upcoming vegetation period.

Areas Under Oilseed and Fodder Crops Expanded in Kazakhstan Ahead of the Upcoming Sowing Campaign

At the Government session, Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov reported on preparations for the spring fieldwork campaign and presented the projected structure of sown areas for 2026.

Thanks to the Support of the Head of State, Significant Funding Allocated for the Third Consecutive Year — Olzhas Bektenov on 1 Trillion Tenge Financing for the Sowing Campaign

At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, progress in preparations for the spring fieldwork campaign was reviewed in light of the tasks set by the Head of State. Reports were delivered by Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov, Minister of Energy Yerlan Akkenzhenov, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov, as well as heads of key grain-producing regions.

VAT Exemption on Fuel Imports, Taxation of Gardening Cooperatives, and Interaction with the Self-Employed Discussed at Project Office Meeting

Another set of issues related to the implementation of the new Tax Code was discussed at the sixth meeting of the Project Office chaired by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin.