A meeting on the modernization of markets was held in Almaty

In the building of the Republican House of Friendship, under the chairmanship of the First Vice-Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Shakkaliev Arman Abayevich, together with the Deputy akim of Almaty city Abdikadyrov Alisher Elisovich, a working meeting was held with the owners of markets on the modernization of markets.

The meeting was attended by heads of territorial state bodies, local executive bodies, as well as owners of markets in Almaty.

During the working meeting, problematic issues on the modernization of markets, subsidizing the interest rate of banks, the timing of the modernization of markets, the lack of parking spaces adjacent to the territory of the markets were discussed.

Currently, out of 44 markets in Almaty, 15 markets are subject to modernization.

After listening to all the questions and suggestions voiced by the owners of the markets, Arman Abayevich stressed the importance of such meetings for the prompt resolution of emerging issues.

"As you know, the Law on the Regulation of Trade Activity established deadlines for the years. Astana, Almaty and Shymkent until January 1, 2023, for regions on January 1, 2025. Modernization works have been underway since 2015, however, modernization has been delayed. In order to further implement and complete the modernization of markets in a timely manner, the Ministry has developed a draft Roadmap for the modernization of trade markets. In the near future, it will be sent to Akimats, on the basis of which, Akimats will develop detailed maps at the regional level for each market, with a full description of the progress of modernization from the development of design estimates to the completion of work. These cards will be constantly monitored by the Government", - said First Vice Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Shakkaliev Arman.

As a result of the meeting, comprehensive answers were given to all the voiced problematic questions regarding the modernization of the city's markets and taken under control for further work.