Oil and gas development issues discussed by Alikhan Smailov and Shell representatives

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov held a meeting with Shell Exploration and Production Director Zoe Yujnovich on Thursday, 24 November.

Alikhan Smailov holds meeting with Canada's Special Envoy for EU and Europe

Prospects for further strengthening of Kazakhstan-Canada relations were discussed by Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov and the Special Envoy of the Canadian Prime Minister for EU and Europe, Canadian Ambassador to France Stéphane Dion.

Alikhan Smailov holds Economic Demonopolisation Commission meeting

A regular meeting of the Economic Demonopolisation Commission was held at the Government chaired by Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov.

Measures to provide irrigation water to farmers considered by Government

At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov the objectives on water resources use in the agricultural sector were considered.

Massive construction and reconstruction of medical facilities to begin in Kazakhstan villages

Plans to implement the national project "Modernization of rural healthcare" were considered at the Government session chaired by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Alikhan Smailov.

Government to ensure high quality implementation of elected Head of State's election strategy — Alikhan Smailov

Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov identified the key areas of work of the Government for the coming years in the context of the past Presidential elections of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Alikhan Smailov votes in presidential elections in Kazakhstan

Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov took part in the voting in the national elections of the President of Kazakhstan.

Alikhan Smailov holds Economic Demonopolisation Commission meeting

A regular meeting of the Economic Demonopolisation Commission was held at Ukimet Uyi, chaired by Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov.

Largest railway project started in Kazakhstan

The construction of the second track on the Dostyk - Moyinty railway section in Karaganda region started on Thursday, November 17, as part of Strong Regions — the Driver of Country's Development National Project.

Alikhan Smailov and Skoda Transportation CEO discuss prospects for production in Kazakhstan

Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov held negotiations with the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Skoda Transportation, Didier Pfleger.

More effective response to fire safety violations needs to be developed – Alikhan Smailov

The issues of fire safety during the heating period were considered at the Government session chaired by the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov.

Kazakhstan's economy maintains moderate growth rate

The results of social and economic development of Kazakhstan for 10 months of this year were considered at the Government session chaired by the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov.

Government considers progress in implementing President's instructions

Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerulan Zhamaubayev held a meeting on lending to the economy.

Government discusses income of certain categories of public sector and quasi-public sector workers

Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance Yerulan Zhamaubayev held a meeting on the income of certain categories of employees in the budgetary and quasi-public spheres.

Caspian Pipeline Consortium repairs will not affect revenues to National Fund and Republican budget

​​​​​​​Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov commented on the progress of restoration works at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium at a briefing on the sidelines of the Senate of the Parliament.

Government to strengthen industrial safety measures – Alikhan Smailov

Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov responded to a question about industrial safety at the country's industrial enterprises during a briefing on the sidelines of the Senate of the Republic of Kazakhstan Parliament.

Pakistan interested in oil and gas cooperation with Kazakhstan

Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan Serik Zhumangarin met with the Government delegation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

School, clinic, corner shop — Serik Zhumangarin checks implementation of Social Wallet pilot

On November 9 this year Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Serik Zhumangarin checked the progress of implementation of pilot digital services of the Social Wallet in the capital. 

Serik Zhumangarin meets with Russian Governor Alexander Uss of Krasnoyarsk Krai

The parties discussed points of intersection of country interests and outlined ways to develop further cooperation. 

Kazakhstan signs agreement on green hydrogen projects with Fortescue

The Government of Kazakhstan and Fortescue Future Industries have signed a Framework Agreement on the implementation of green hydrogen production projects in several regions of the country, including Atyrau and Mangystau regions.

Towards reforms: Legislative innovations to affect many areas of life for Kazakhstan's people

On November 4 this year, Minister of Justice Kanat Mussin held a meeting with the population of the North-Kazakhstan region. The Minister began his speech to the public of the region with information on the implementation of a package of reforms announced by the President of the country in his Address to the people of Kazakhstan. 

Kazakhstan ready to become regional centre for renewable energy development – Alikhan Smailov

Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov spoke at the Global Leaders' Summit of the Global Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt.

Kazakhstan and EU sign strategic partnership document

Kazakhstan and the European Union have concluded a Memorandum of Understanding on strategic partnership in the field of sustainable raw materials, batteries and green hydrogen value chains.

Government holds meeting on implementation of Head of State's instruction

Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerulan Zhamaubaev held a meeting on the definition of a list of new national projects, reformatting of Sovereign Wealth Fund Samruk-Kazyna JSC, preparation of the annual National Report on State Assets Management, implementation of open international tenders for large investment projects of public and quasi-public sector.

Taxation issues discussed in Government

Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerulan Zhamaubayev held a meeting on certain taxation issues.

Proposals for education system development considered by Government

Topical issues of education development were discussed at the meeting chaired by the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Alikhan Smailov.

Government hosts meeting on social entrepreneurship

Deputy Prime Minister, Minister-Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerulan Zhamaubaev held a meeting on social entrepreneurship. 

Alikhan Smailov holds Economic Demonopolisation Commission meeting

A regular meeting of the Economic Demonopolisation Commission was held in Uyimet Uyi chaired by Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov.

Development of domestic mechanical engineering considered by Government

Topical issues of mechanical engineering development were discussed at a government meeting chaired by Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov with the participation of heads of state agencies, national companies and industry enterprises.

New professional holiday launched in Kazakhstan

Digitalization and Information Technology Workers' Day will be celebrated on 10 November in Kazakhstan. The relevant decree "On amendments and additions to the decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 31 October 2017 No. 689 "On approval of the list of holidays in the Republic of Kazakhstan" was signed by Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov.

Government holds meeting to follow up on Head of State's instructions

Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance Yerulan Zhamaubayev held a meeting on development of entrepreneurship.

Yerulan Zhamaubayev holds meeting on decentralisation of powers between levels of public administration

Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerulan Zhamaubayev held a meeting on decentralization of powers between the levels of state administration. 

Alikhan Smailov instructs to accelerate legislation to eliminate unnecessary requirements for businesses

The progress of work on solving problematic issues of business, as well as revision and reduction of unreasonable requirements for business entities was considered at a session chaired by Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov.

We do not accept this situation: Alikhan Smailov on food price increase as state subsidies allocated

Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov held a meeting on the prices of socially important food products with the participation of central government authorities and regional akimats on Thursday at the Ukimet Uyi.

Kazakhstan and Iran sign memorandum on increasing cargo flow from 1 to 4 million tonnes per year

Such agreements were reached during the two-day working visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran from 31 October to 1 November 2022 of a Kazakhstani delegation headed by the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan Serik Zhumangarin. The delegation included representatives of Kazakhstan's flour, grain and meat unions, state bodies responsible for development of agrarian and industrial policy of Kazakhstan, JSC NC KTZ, Foodcorporations and other interested market participants.

Iran ready to provide land at Bandar Abbas port for construction of Kazakhstan terminal

During the working visit of the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan Serik Zhumangarin to the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Kazakhstani delegation visited Bandar Abbas port located on the Persian Gulf coast. 

Creating conditions for business development in Kazakhstan discussed by Alikhan Smailov and Atameken

The issues of reducing the administrative burden on business and creating conditions for the launch and development of new commercial projects were discussed by Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov and Chairman of the Presidium of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs Atameken, Raimbek Batalov.

Heating season issues discussed by Kazakhstan Government

The First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Roman Sklyar, conducted a conference call on the heating season 2022-2023.

Measures to expand lending to economy considered by Government

Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov held a meeting of the Economic Policy Council, which considered issues of lending to the economy.

Alikhan Smailov encourages SCO countries to join efforts to ensure food security and develop transport corridors

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Alikhan Smailov, addressed the regular meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government held via videoconferencing.

Kazakhstan schools to be introduced to academic autonomy in stages — Aimagambetov

At a regular Government session, chaired by Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov, the Concept of Education Development for 2022-2026 was approved. Reports on this topic were made by the Ministers of Education Askhat Aimagambetov, Science and Higher Education Sayasat Nurbek, Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Bagdat Mussin.

More than 9,500 jobs to be created in Ulytau region by 2026

A Comprehensive Socio-Economic Development Plan for the Ulytau region was approved at a Government session today, November 1, chaired by Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov. Minister of National Economy Alibek Kuantyrov and regional akim Berik Abdygaliuli reported on the Plan's implementation.

Comprehensive Development Plan for Ulytau region until 2026 approved by Kazakhstan Government

The comprehensive plan for socio-economic development of Ulytau region for 2022-2026 was approved at the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov.

Darkhan Ahmed-Zaki appointed Chairman of Committee of Science of Ministry of Science and Higher Education

By the decree of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Akhmed-Zaki Darkhan Zhumakanovich was appointed Chairman of the Committee of Science of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. This was reported by the press service of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

High quality education from kindergarten to university: Government of Kazakhstan approves new development concept

The Concept of Education Development for 2022-2026 was approved at the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov.

Transfer of some assets to state ownership considered by Kazakhstan Government

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov held a regular meeting of the Commission for Demonopolisation of the Economy, which considered the transfer of certain assets into state ownership and the implementation of measures in the oil and gas industry.

Government reviews conclusion of Memorandum of Understanding with International Monetary Fund

Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance Yerulan Zhamaubayev held a meeting on some issues of the memorandum of understanding between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the International Monetary Fund's Capacity Development Centre for the Caucasus, Central Asia and Mongolia. 

Ministry of Science and Higher Education prioritises modernisation of regional higher education institutions — Sayasat Nurbek

On 28 October this year in Kokshetau, Minister of Science and Higher Education Sayasat Nurbek met with the population of Akmola region.

Roman Sklyar holds negotiations with German economic delegation

On Monday, October 31, First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar held talks with a German economic delegation, which arrived in Kazakhstan as part of a working visit by German Federal Minister Annalena Baerbock.

Alikhan Smailov to German Federal Minister: «We see significant potential to increase mutual trade»

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov held a meeting with German Federal Minister Annalena Baerbock, who arrived in Kazakhstan on a working visit.

Yerbol Karashukeyev inspects agricultural development in Zhetysu and Karaganda regions

The Minister of Agriculture, Yerbol Karashukeyev, conducted working visits to the Zhetysu and Karaganda regions in October this year. The head of the Ministry of Agriculture got acquainted with the activities of local agricultural enterprises and met with farmers. 

Timur Sultangaziyev appointed First Deputy Minister of Healthcare

Sultangaziyev Timur Slamzhanovich has been appointed First Deputy Minister of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan by the Decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan. This was reported by the press service of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Serik Zhumangarin makes working visit to Kostanay region

October 29 Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Trade and Integration Serik Zhumangarin during a working visit to Kostanay region met with local residents, business representatives and the public of the region. During the meeting Deputy Prime Minister told about the measures taken by the Government for social support of citizens, stabilization of prices for basic food products.

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan sign roadmap

A wide range of bilateral cooperation issues were discussed by Kazakhstan's Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov and Uzbekistan's Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov on the margins of the CIS Council of Heads of Government meeting in Astana.

Alikhan Smailov makes statements on results of CIS Council of Heads of Government meeting

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov and Chairman of the Executive Committee and CIS Executive Secretary Sergey Lebedev addressed the media following the meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of Government held in Astana.

Alikhan Smailov summarizes Kazakhstan CIS chairmanship results

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov spoke as chairman at the meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of Government in an enlarged format, held in Astana.

Kazakhstan ready to strengthen industrial cooperation with Belarus – Alikhan Smailov

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov held a meeting with Prime Minister of Belarus Roman Golovchenko on the eve of the next meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of Government in Astana.

Deputy Prime Ministers of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan discuss domestic business interests

Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan Serik Zhumangarin held negotiations with the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Jamshid Hodjaev and Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Energy of Uzbekistan Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov and discussed the topical issues of cooperation on Oct. 26.

New approaches to technological development considered in Government

The Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov held a meeting of the Council for Technology Policy under the Government of Kazakhstan on Thursday, Oct 27.

Alikhan Smailov holds meeting with Deputy Prime Ministers of Uzbekistan

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov and Deputy Prime Ministers of Uzbekistan Jamshid Khodjaev and Jurabek Mirzamahmudov discussed issues of strengthening trade and economic cooperation.

Tariff in exchange for investment: Bolat Akchulakov talks about the transition to new tariff policy

The Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan, Bolat Akchulakov, spoke at a briefing at the Central Communications Service on how the transition to the updated tariff policy in the generation sector "Tariff for Investment" will be implemented as part of the implementation of the Address of the Head of State, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

European Intergovernmental Council meeting in Yerevan: What Eurasian P5 leaders agree on

​​​​​​​On 20-21 October 2022, a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council was held in the Armenian capital. Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov travelled to Yerevan to participate in the European Intergovernmental Council meetings, both in narrow and extended format, as well as to meet with President Vahagn Khachaturyan of the Republic of Armenia. 

Alikhan Smailov encourages Eurasian Economic Union countries to eliminate public procurement barriers

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov attended an enlarged meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Yerevan on a working visit.

Money confiscated from corrupt officials to be used for school construction in November — Alikhan Smailov

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov held a meeting on comprehensive social and economic development of the region as part of a working visit to Turkestan region.

New investment projects presented to Alikhan Smailov in Turkestan region

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov visited the Karavan-Saray complex during his working trip to Turkestan region, where he held a meeting with investors and representatives of the tourism industry in the region.

Alikhan Smailov: The Government to continue work on economic digital transformation

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov held an interim meeting of the Foreign Investors Council under the President of Kazakhstan on Tuesday, Oct. 18. 

Need to change focus from repressive to rehabilitative — Akhmetzhanov

The Government session chaired by Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov considered the prevention of domestic violence. The Minister of Internal Affairs Marat Akhmetzhanov, Minister of Information and Community Development Darkhan Kydyrali and Minister of Labour and Social Protection of Population Tamara Duisenova made reports on this topic.

Fulfilment of President's instructions: Kazakhstan develops Concept for Electricity Sector Development until 2035

At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov, the issue of development of the country's electricity sector was considered. Minister of Energy Bolat Akchulakov and Chairman of the Board of Samruk Kazyna Almasadam Satkaliyev reported on the current state and prospects of its development.

Alikhan Smailov orders to take measures to expand crisis centers for domestic violence victims

The issues of prevention of domestic violence were considered at the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov.

Kazakhstan plans to introduce "green coal" technology and develop renewable energy

The development of Kazakhstan's electricity sector was discussed at the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov.