Alikhan Smailov introduced a new head to the staff of the Ministry of Trade and Integration
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov presented to the staff of the Ministry of Trade and Integration a new head - Acting Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Serik Zhumangarin.
The Head of Government noted that Serik Zhumangarin, who until now headed the Agency for the Protection and Development of Competition, has extensive experience in leadership work.
"Serik Makashevich is a responsible and proactive person, so I am sure he will be able to prove himself in this responsible position," Alikhan Smailov said.
The Prime Minister stressed that the Head of State notes the great importance of trade in the development of the economy, strengthening close economic and integration ties with neighboring countries.
"The Ministry faces important tasks. Of course, this is the development and regulation of domestic trade, the improvement of trade infrastructure, the expansion of exchange and electronic commerce," Alikhan Smailov said.
According to the head of Government, it is also necessary to pay great attention to the protection of consumer rights, the development and promotion of exports of non-primary goods and services, as well as work in the field of technical regulation and standardization.
"Monitoring prices for socially important goods and developing measures to stabilize them is a particularly acute issue in society, which should be paid the closest attention. Serik Makashevich, we hope that you will justify the high trust of the Head of State," the Prime Minister concluded.
In turn, the former head of the department Bakhyt Sultanov thanked the staff of the Ministry of Trade and Integration for their joint work and wished Serik Zhumangarin success in his new post.