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Olzhas Bektenov familiarises himself with Astana Hub startup projects and instructs to strengthen measures to support talented young people

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov visited the EXPO pavilion, where he toured the digital infrastructure of the Astana Hub technopark and familiarised himself with startup projects.

Olzhas Bektenov: rather than selling raw materials as gas, we produce polyethylene, which increases added value by 20 times

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov met with the heads of the world's largest oil and gas chemical companies – President of China Petrochemical Corporation (SINOPEC) Zhao Dong and Chairman of the Board of SIBUR LLC Mikhail Karisalov.

Olzhas Bektenov discusses water resources management issues with Heads of Diplomatic Missions of European Union countries

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held the 14th meeting of the dialogue platform "Kazakhstan - European Union". The meeting was attended by heads of diplomatic missions of member states of the European Union, as well as top managers of a number of European companies. 

Olzhas Bektenov and Head of the Sakha Republic Aysen Nikolayev discuss issues of trade and economic cooperation

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov met with the Head of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) Aysen Nikolayev, who arrived on a visit to Astana to participate in the opening ceremony of the Days of the Republic of Sakha in Kazakhstan.   

Olzhas Bektenov orders to pay lump-sum compensation to flood victims by late this week

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on the issue of compensation to citizens affected by floods. The reports of the Minister of Finance Madi Takayev, Industry and Construction Kanat Sharlapayev, regional akims were heard.

Olzhas Bektenov introduced to digital tools to support domestic commodity producers and forecast flood situation

Digital tools to support domestic producers have been developed on the instructions of the Prime Minister.

Measures to protect strategic life support facilities from floods strengthened in Uralsk

In the West Kazakhstan region strengthened measures to protect the facilities of life support systems. In particular, in Uralsk, a set of flood control measures was organised at the facilities of Batys su Arnasy LLP, Zhaiykteploenergo JSC, as well as at the pumping station.

Earth ramparts and over 5,000 military personnel: West Kazakhstan region prepares for big water

In West Kazakhstan region measures are being taken to prevent large-scale flooding. The grouping of forces concentrated in the region for flood control works exceeded 6.3 thousand people. 

Government allocates funds to purchase houses for flood victims in Arkalyk

The Government decree allocated 405 million tenge from the emergency reserve of the Government to provide housing for residents of Arkalyk city, Kostanay region, who suffered as a result of floods. 

Olzhas Bektenov: over 10,000 servicemen mobilised to protect west regions from big water

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a working meeting of the Republican headquarters for the coordination of flood control measures and elimination of consequences of floods. The main issue was the situation in the western regions, where the second wave of floods is expected.