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Government adopts decision on holding referendum on NPP construction

During the Government session under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov with the participation of scientists considered the prospects for the development of nuclear energy in the country.

Expert: Kazakhstan owns required human resource potential and research base for nuclear power development

Director General of the Institute of Nuclear Physics Sayabek Sakhiyev reported at the Government session on the progress of training specialists for the nuclear industry and the development of international cooperation.

Nuclear power plants among safest and most reliable energy sources worldwide – expert

During the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, General Director of Kazakhstan Atomic Power Plants JSC Timur Zhantikin told about the stage at which the organisation of work on the construction of nuclear power plants.

Satkaliyev: Currently, no alternative to NPP available

At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, Minister of Energy Almassadam Satkaliyev informed about the prospects for the development of nuclear power in Kazakhstan.

Government approves Social and Economic Development Forecast until 2029 and draft national budget for 2025-2027

At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov the Government approved the Social and Economic Development Forecast for 2025-2029 and draft laws "On the Republican Budget for 2025-2027", "On guaranteed transfer from the National Fund of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2025-2027".

Implementation of Presidential Address: Strengthened joint measures with partner countries along Trans-Caspian Corridor

In fulfilment of the Head of State's Address to the people of Kazakhstan "Economic Course of Fair Kazakhstan", the Government is working on the implementation of the Roadmap for the removal of bottlenecks and development of the Middle Corridor until 2027 between Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Turkey and between Kazakhstan and Georgia, which will increase the capacity of the corridor to 10 million tonnes per year.

Olzhas Bektenov and OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al-Ghais discussed cooperation in oil sector

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov and Secretary General of OPEC (The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) Haitham Al-Ghais discussed the current situation in the world oil market and topical issues of cooperation.

Kazakhstan and Germany agree on new projects in education, water resources and agriculture

Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kanat Bozumbayev held a series of talks with colleagues from the Federal Republic of Germany.

Olzhas Bektenov checks implementation of President's instruction on reconstruction of Zhezkazgan-Kyzylorda motorway

During his working visit to Ulytau region, Prime Minister familiarised himself with the pace of construction of the Zhezkazgan-Kyzylorda motorway. Its restoration should give impetus to the development of a number of regions, including Ulytau region.

Olzhas Bektenov: Advanced scientific research should be used to develop domestic industry

Head of the Government Olzhas Bektenov familiarised himself with the activities of the mining and metallurgical complex of the Ulytau region. Zhezkazgan concentrator and pilot hydrometallurgical plant were visited.