Bektenov assigned tasks to the new Minister of National Economy on December 21, 2024.

Olzhas Bektenov expressed his gratitude to Nurlan Baibazarov for his work as Vice Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy and wished him success in his future endeavors.

"During the introduction of Serik Zhumangarin, the head of the Government emphasized that the priority task for the department in the upcoming period is to fulfill the President's directive to ensure dynamic economic growth. Currently, the economy shows a stable growth trend. It has been instructed to enhance efforts on structural changes in the economy, improve the efficiency of budgetary and tax policies, and increase the accuracy of budget parameter forecasting," the message states.

Furthermore, the Ministry of National Economy needs to implement a balanced policy to support businesses and a measured approach to tariff regulation to ensure growth in priority sectors of the economy.

We remind you that earlier the President relieved Nurlan Baibazarov of his duties as Vice Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy and appointed Serik Zhumangarin in his place.