Necessary to develop resort zones - Nazarbayev
TALDYKORGAN. January 27. KAZINFORM /Sandugash Duisenova/ One of the important aspects of the current development is the diversification of foreign direct investments in Kazakhstan. They should be sent to prospective industries, President Nursultan Nazarbayev stated at the joint sitting of Kazakh Parliament on Friday.
"For example, in the sphere of tourism. In developed countries, the share of the tourism cluster is up to 10 percent of GDP. We don't even have 1 percent. We must study all tourist spots in the country. In this regard we should start an important project on developing a world-class ski resort near Almaty. This is a very profitable business for the state. But we have to invest in infrastructure to Almaty. I instruct the Government to develop a systematic plan for the development of this unique area, as well as the Borovoye resort in Akmola region," the President said.