Marat Sultangaziyev reports to President on Almaty region's socio-economic development in Q1 2025

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Our Head of State has repeatedly emphasized the importance of tourism development as one of the key drivers of the country’s economic growth. In this regard, the country must create conditions to enhance Kazakhstan’s attractiveness as a country friendly to foreign tourists. Significant work is being done in this direction. The geography of international air, rail, and road connections is expanding. Migration procedures for foreign citizens are being simplified. Special attention is being paid to ensuring the comfortable and safe stay of our guests," Olzhas Bektenov emphasized.

Tourism products should be adapted to specific tourist groups, especially in border regions. This concerns not only the activities of small and medium-sized businesses but also digital products. High-quality mobile communication and internet access must be ensured at tourist sites. Hotels and other tourist attractions must pay attention to a high level of service and safety, and an adequate pricing policy. Favorable conditions for tourists must be provided, especially in high-risk areas," Olzhas Bektenov added.

Human life and health are inviolable values. Therefore, the labor protection system must be based on modern approaches to ensuring workplace safety. Often, outdated equipment, delayed modernization, and the absence of new technologies lead to an increase in injuries. The Head of State has given specific instructions on addressing labor safety at enterprises. Early warning and danger alert systems help respond quickly in case of emergency risks. To reduce injuries and accidents, employers are obliged to ensure labor safety, automation, and digitalization that eliminate injuries and, especially, human fatalities," Olzhas Bektenov emphasized.

In labor protection matters, the role and participation of employers are extremely important. Employers must ensure the conclusion of mandatory insurance contracts for employees against workplace accidents. In general, enterprises should actively implement the principle of zero injuries, as well as an assessment and management system of occupational risks that meet international standards," Olzhas Bektenov added.

The Ministry of Science and Higher Education actively promotes Kazakhstan as a leading academic hub of Central Asia, through the development of international cooperation and expansion of opportunities for students," the Ministry highlights.

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It is offered to release the persons convicted for the crimes which do not pose serious threat to state security and citizens, including from vulnerable groups: women with underage children, pregnant women, veterans and disabled veterans of the Great Patriotic War and equal-status persons, pensioners, disabled people and others," she said.