Minister: Increase in industrial output observed in 11 regions of Kazakhstan

ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Minister of National Economy of Kazakhstan Kuandyk Bishimbayev named the regions with the highest growth rates of industrial output, Kazinform correspondent reports.

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"11 regions of Kazakhstan observed increase in industrial output following results of 11 months of 2016, compared to 8 regions last year," said Minister Bishimbayev at the session of the Government on Tuesday.

The highest growth rates, according to the minister, were recorded in East Kazakhstan region - 4,9%, Karaganda region - 4,8% and Akmola region - 4,2%.

Positive dynamics was also observed in Aktobe, West Kazakhstan, Mangistau and Kyzylorda regions and Almaty city.

Minister Bishimbayev also reported that increase in agricultural output totaled 4,5%, livestock breeding - 2,6%, construction - 7,5%, etc.