Working visit of Prime Minister Karim Massimov to Almaty
Special attention was paid to the socio-economic and industrial-innovative development, agriculture, and entrepreneurship.
Upon his arrival the Prime Minister immediately got to know about the safety system of the Almaty International Airport. The President of JSC "Almaty International Airport" A. Bekmukhambetov reported to K. Massimov about the engineering and technical condition and anti-terrorist protection of the air harbor of the metropolis.
The Prime Minister has also reviewed the progress of construction of the SEZ "Park of innovative technologies" in Almaty. The development of the economy of the future is defined as one of the priorities of the Government of Kazakhstan. Part of the solution to this problem is the creation of comfortable conditions for investors, including through the development of special economic zones.
Karim Massimov appreciated the production potential of the agro-industrial complex "Bayserke-Agro". This farm produces 1 800 tonnes of dairy products and 1 250 tonnes of meat products every year.
The Prime Minister checked the strengthening procedure of the banks of the Kargaly River and discussed measures to prevent floods. The unruly river overflows its banks periodically, resulting in flooding in three districts of the city. Works on liquidation of consequences of emergencies are under special control of the city authorities. As reported to Karim Massimov by Deputy Mayor of Almaty R. Taufikov, the reconstruction is carried out on the stretch of 7.7 kilometers of the river.
Karim Massimov has visited the houses built under the state program in Alatau district. As of today, 65 of 98 houses of the micro-district "Sayaly" have been built, the commissioning of which is envisaged by the General plan of Almaty. New residential complexes have appeared thanks to the State program of development of regions.
The Prime Minister has got to know about road and irrigation ditch construction in Alatau district. Irrigation work and preparation of foundation for asphalt laying is currently being done in Shanyrak residential area. Completion of infrastructure building is expected in September.
Karim Massimov has learned about the preparation for the World Universiade. He inspected the village for athletes and the arena at the new Ice Palace. The Ice Palace is the biggest one in Central Asia. It can accommodate 12 000 spectators. The opening and closing ceremonies of Winter Universiade will be held here as well as hockey tournament, short track speed skating and figure skating competitions.
Karim Massimov has held a meeting with physicians and social workers working with children with special needs. Protection of rights and interests of children is among the government policy priorities. The Prime Minister underlined that state bodies and non-governmental organizations have maintain close co-operation in this field. 15 August 2016.
Karim Massimov has visited Akhmet Baitursynov memorial house and viewed the exhibits.
The Prime Minister has been shown the General Plan of Almaty development. Fast economic development caused 20% population growth in the megapolis, as a result the indicators planned for 2021 have been reached in 2013.
Karim Massimov has held a meeting on small and medium business support measures. Entrepreneurship development is under special control of the government of Kazakhstan as instructed by the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister discussed issues related to financial organizations work with the bankers.
