Olzhas Tuleuov, Deputy Head of the ASPR: "It is important for the Agency to develop a document that addresses the challenges of our time"

Today, the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of the Republic of Kazakhstan held a strategic session to discuss the draft Presidential Decree "On the Approval of the National Development Plan of Kazakhstan until 2029". 

As noted by the Deputy Chairman of the Agency, Olzhas Tuleuov, the ASPR is always ready for interactive engagement and discussion of various viewpoints.

"Since the development of the NDP draft, the document has undergone several iterations of discussion and approval with the Government. We then published it on the 'Open NPA' portal and received around 200 comments, suggestions, and citizen inquiries. As the main developers of the document, it is important for us to involve all stakeholders and produce a Plan that addresses all the challenges of our time," he said.

The strategic session was dedicated to discussing proposals from representatives of the mining industry for the National Development Plan until 2029. The discussions focused on stimulating geological exploration, tax administration, the development of technogenic mineral formations, economic liberalization, and decarbonization.

As highlighted by the Deputy Chairman of the NCE "Atameken," Gulnara Bizhanova, the National Development Plan until 2029 is a high-level strategic planning document. "Given the high importance of this Development Plan, identifying the current issues that will form the basis of the NDP is of utmost significance to us," she said.

During the discussions, each participant expressed their proposals and specific questions aimed at the development of the industry. As a result of the event, an agreement was reached to continue cooperation.

The event was attended by representatives of the NCE "Atameken" G. Bizhanova, R. Shuntukov, O. Kuatbekov, as well as representatives of the Eurasian Industrial Association, the Republican Association of Mining and Metallurgical Enterprises, the Republican Association of Precious Metals Producers, LLP "Kazzinc," LLP "ERG Exploration," LLP "Kazakhmys Barlau," LLP "Eurasian Group," JSC "Institute for the Development of Electric Power and Energy Saving," the "Kaz Minerals" group, LLP "Polymetal Eurasia," and LLP "Kazakhmys Corporation."