The head of state outlined priorities in the development of Pavlodar region

President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited Pavlodar region on a working trip. A number of residents of the region were awarded for significant achievements and special services to the country.

President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev began his working trip with a meeting with the public. In his welcoming speech, the Head of State noted that Pavlodar region plays an important role in the development of Kazakhstan.

– The principle of "Strong regions – a strong country" is clearly manifested in the Pavlodar region. This region can rightly be called the energy heart of our economy. The region is developing steadily. Over the past 3 years, the gross regional product has increased by 28 percent and reached 3.9 billion tenge. Good growth rates in agriculture, construction, trade and other industries. All this has a direct impact on improving the lives and welfare of local residents. Our country has entered a period of complex socio-economic reforms. I am sure that the Pavlodar region will make a significant contribution to the implementation of the strategic tasks set by us," the President stressed.

The Head of State focused on the main priorities of the region. The first is the strengthening of industrial and innovative potential. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev believes that the progressive development of the state and sustainable industrial growth are possible only if there are sufficient volumes of electricity. Therefore, the Pavlodar Irtysh region has a special role in the economic progress of Kazakhstan.

– Today, more and more international companies are transferring their branches to Kazakhstan. They operate with huge amounts of information and need significant capacities for their storage and processing. In this regard, I instruct the Ministry of Digital Development to make a proposal for the construction of a new Data Processing Center in Ekibastuz by the end of the year," the Head of State instructed.

The Head of State called the solution of environmental issues the second task for the Pavlodar region. The President instructed to develop the recycling of industrial emissions.

– The ecological situation is the most important indicator of the quality of life of citizens. Therefore, it is extremely important to maintain a balance between strengthening industrial potential and protecting the environment. Four enterprises in the region have already received comprehensive environmental permits, which imply the use of advanced technologies. It is expected that by 2030 this will lead to a reduction in emissions by 47 thousand tons. The government and the akimat of the region should accelerate the transition of the remaining enterprises to such permits," Kassym–Jomart Tokayev said.

The President of Kazakhstan noted the special activity of the youth of Pavlodar and Ekibastuz, who supported the EcoStudentKZ environmental challenge. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev focused on water supply issues.

– In three years, the level of provision of villages with clean water has increased from 55 to 94 percent. This year, 19 such projects are being implemented in the region. The administration proposes to implement 39 more projects in the amount of 14 billion tenge next year. In this regard, I instruct the Government to allocate funds," the Head of State noted.

Another priority is the development of the region's infrastructure. The President instructed the Government to begin construction of a new bridge bypassing the regional center next year. He also paid attention to the issue of road maintenance in winter, noting the importance of increasing the number of snow removal equipment on the Astana–Yerementau – Shiderty highway. In addition, the government has been instructed to restore regular flights on the Pavlodar — Astana route by the end of the year.

The Head of State included the development of the creative industry and tourism among the priority areas.

— The peculiarity of the local embankment is an untouched section of the shore, where the world's largest accumulation of remains of Neogene animals "Goose Flight" is located. It is important to preserve this unique paleontological monument by world standards. Such facilities will strengthen the symbolic capital of the city and attract a flow of tourists.

The President considers it important to continue the development of the tram system of Pavlodar, to update the trains, as well as to work out the construction of a multifunctional ice palace in the regional center.

A number of residents of Pavlodar region received state awards from the hands of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. For significant achievements and special services to the Republic of Kazakhstan, Leonid Batalov, adviser to the director of the Kanysh Satpayev Canal RSE, was awarded the Parasat Order, the coach – teacher of the School of Higher Sports Skills Azamat Makazhanov, chief physician of the perinatal center of the Pavlodar Regional Hospital named after G. Kurmet, was awarded the Order of Kurmet. Sultanova Ayman Ospanova, the Order of "Enbek Danki" of the III degree was awarded to the head of the section of JSC "Aluminum of Kazakhstan" Yerkeblan Husainov, the medal "Eren enbegi ushin" – own correspondent of RTRK "Kazakhstan" Bolat Amanbayev.

Then the President visited the Gymnasium No. 10 named after Abai for gifted children. The students presented the project "Reading School" based on the works of Ramazan Toktarov to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and presented the book "Ertis muhitka kuyady". In the same place, the Head of State held a meeting with the best teachers of the Pavlodar region, whose students became prize-winners of national and international Olympiads. The President congratulated them on their professional holiday, and the gymnasium staff on their anniversary.

At the end of the visit, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev got acquainted with the activities of the Pavlodar Aluminum Plant. JSC "Aluminum of Kazakhstan" provides stable work and a social package for almost eight thousand people.  Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Group Serik Shakhazhanov told the President about the implementation of the environmental strategy. By 2030, it is planned to reduce the volume of solid emissions by 50 thousand tons. Filters will be replaced at plants and thermal power plants, ash-collecting plants will be built, decarbonization projects will be implemented. The Eurasian Group also plans to plant 420 thousand trees in the next 3 years, and more than half of them are in the Pavlodar region.

 

According to the press service of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan