PM instructs to take steps to revive services sector in Kazakhstan
NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM – Prime Minister Askar Mamin gave an instruction to take specific steps to restore the domestic services sector as Kazakhstan is gradually easing the quarantine regime, Kazinform reports.
While speaking at the Tuesday session of the Government, Prime Minister Mamin admitted that the economic growth had decreased by 0.2% over the past four months due to the introduction of the state of emergency and quarantine regime countrywide.
According to him, the quarantine regime has had a heavy toll on the services sector both in Kazakhstan and globally. In Kazakhstan, for instance, trade and transport services have seen a 30% decrease in April compared to March.
The Premier pointed out that with the gradual relaxation of the quarantine regime it is crucial to revive the services sector. Upon the instruction of the Kazakh President, the Government and business circles have mapped out a comprehensive plan aimed at the restoration of economic growth until yearend.
Both the Government and regional authorities, in his words, will be responsible for taking specific steps outlined in the plan to bring Kazakhstani economy back to life.