According to the report presented to the head of state, the region’s industrial production grew by 8% in the past year, while construction activity and housing completions increased by 28% and 30%, respectively, TuraNews.kz reports.
Akim Ryspekov noted that in 2024, the region attracted over 226 billion tenge in investments, with 89% coming from private sources. An investment pool worth 940 billion tenge has been established, and 17 projects totaling 138 billion tenge are set to be implemented this year. The most promising sectors for investment include construction, trade and logistics, renewable energy, and tourism.
The president was also briefed on the region’s heating season and the environmental campaign Taza Kazakhstan.
During the meeting, Ryspekov reported on efforts, carried out in coordination with the government, to ensure the safety of workers engaged in hazardous industries, following the president’s directive. He also spoke about the support being provided to the families of miners who lost their lives in a recent accident at a Kazakhmys mining site.
President Tokayev emphasized the need to continue engaging with major resource-extracting companies to enhance corporate social responsibility.
Additionally, he instructed the akim to focus on expanding the region’s transport and logistics capabilities, modernizing infrastructure, improving healthcare services, ensuring access to clean drinking water, and addressing environmental challenges.
