Growth observed in 14 sectors of industry – PM
NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM Today, at the Government’s enlarged meeting, Prime Minister Askar Mamin informed of acceleration of the country’s economic growth from 2.9% to 4.1% since the beginning of the year, Kazinform correspondent reports.
«The main sources ofgrowth are industry, construction, transport and agriculture,» the PrimeMinister said.
3.4% growth is observedin processing sector, namely in machine-building, oil processing, non-ferrousmetallurgy, pharmacy and other spheres, Askar Mamin noted.
Mining industry sees a2.1% rise, he added.
However, a 5.1% slowdownwas recorded in coal extraction due to weak external demand. As for oil production, 2.1% decrease is observeddue to planned repair works at Kashagan.
«Growth is observed in 14sectors of industry,» stressed Mamin.