Head of State receives Minister for Emergency Situations

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received Minister for Emergency Situations Syrym Sharipkhanov, who was tasked with reducing the number of emergencies in the country. The Head of State was also informed about the upcoming transformation of the ministry. According to Sharipkhanov, considering the increasing number and scale of emergencies, it is planned to shift the state’s civil protection system from emergency response to prevention. Amendments and additions are being made to existing regulatory legal acts to ensure the safety of Kazakh citizens in a proactive manner. President Tokayev was also briefed on the material and technical equipment and the implementation of digitalization in rescue units. Sharipkhanov also highlighted the enhancement of social protection level for rescuers and firefighters.

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