The main task of the regional commissions to investigate intermediary schemes is to identify and exclude unproductive intermediaries

This was stated by the First Vice-Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliyev at a meeting chaired by the Mayor of the capital Zhenis Kasymbek, at which issues of price stabilization for socially important food products were considered. Representatives of government agencies, large retail chains, agricultural producers discussed issues of timely delivery of food, compliance with trade allowances, activation of monitoring groups, etc.

According to Arman Shakkaliev, the work of regional commissions to investigate intermediary schemes throughout the pricing chain has been strengthened, the main tasks of which are to identify and exclude unproductive intermediaries.

«Unproductive intermediaries will be identified through these electronic invoices with further detailed elaboration of the identified risks of violations with producers and sellers of Socially significant agricultural goods in the regions. The main focus will be on working with manufacturers and wholesalers, the reasons for the increase in product prices will be clarified, the current norms of trade legislation for market entities will be explained», - Arman Shakkaliyev said.

The First Vice-Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan recommended that the State Revenue Department, and in particular, the Office of Desk Control, more actively build work with regional commissions.

«It is clear that a moratorium has been introduced, but if violations are detected, we have the opportunity to respond promptly to them. For example, starting next year, the Department of Trade, the Committee of Trade, the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan receives the functionality of state control», - the First Vice Minister added.