President Tokayev instructs PM Bektenov to step up economic diversification

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan held today a meeting with Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, Kazinform News Agency cites the Akorda press service.

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Tokayev was briefed about the social and economic development of the country as well as ensuring a higher efficiency of the government’s work.

The President got familiarized with the implementation of his tasks to diversify and boost economic growth through the large-scale program aimed for the real sector support and infrastructure modernization. Prime Minister Bektenov also spoke about this year’s heating period, preparation for the spring-field work and high-water season.

In addition, President Tokayev was informed about the government’s work aimed at implementing the latest digital management methods to encourage business development and private investments.

In conclusion, the President tasked Bektenov to step up efforts to ensure economic growth and diversification. The need for systemic work to address infrastructure development, energy and utilities modernization was highlighted.

Earlier, Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev chaired a meeting of the Security Council.