The head of the government, Olzhas Bektenov, held a meeting regarding the impact of external factors on the country's economy, as reported by the business information center Kapital.kz, citing the press service of the Prime Minister's office.
"Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov conducted a working meeting on the influence of external factors on the national economy. The macroeconomic forecasts and various scenarios for the development of the situation were reviewed. Measures to mitigate the impact of potential adverse factors and to leverage existing advantages were discussed," the statement said.
The leadership of the ministries of national economy, finance, energy, and the National Welfare Fund "Samruk-Kazyna" presented calculations and scenarios regarding the effects of global economic developments on Kazakhstan.
The Ministry of National Economy, along with relevant state bodies and organizations, has been given a series of assignments.
It is noteworthy that an expanded government meeting is scheduled to take place on January 28, 2025, under the chairmanship of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
The meeting will summarize the socio-economic development of the country for 2024 and outline the key tasks for the government for the upcoming period.
Reports will be presented by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, Chairman of the National Bank Timur Suleimenov, and the akims of the regions.