Measures to diversify
the economy are yielding results. Kazakhstan's GDP growth reached four percent
in the third quarter of the year as a result of the development of the non-resource
sector. Increases in production volumes in the manufacturing industry have been
recorded in 14 regions. Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov reported to President
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the indicators of socio-economic development. Thus,
foreign trade turnover exceeded $91 billion, with the share of exports
increasing by 3.3 percent. According to Bektenov, the state budget received
almost 15 trillion tenge. At the same time, efforts are underway to recover
illegally acquired assets, with assets worth 265 billion tenge returned to the
state. All funds are directed to socially significant goals, including the
construction of cultural, educational, and sports centers, as well as support
and rehabilitation for those in need. The Head of State instructed to intensify
the work of the Government to ensure sustainable growth of Kazakhstan’s economy.
