The Head of state heard a detailed report of the Prime Minister on the socio-economic development of the country for 5 months of this year, the work to counter the spread of coronavirus and improve the sanitary and epidemiological situation.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was also informed about the implementation of anti-crisis measures, the implementation of a Comprehensive plan to restore economic growth until the end of 2020 and the development of a Strategic development plan until 2025.
Askar Mamin informed the President that against the background of a sharp decline in business activity in the world caused by the coronavirus pandemic, in the period from January to may of this year, the growth rate of the national economy decreased by 1.7% compared to the same period in 2019. According to the head of Government, however, there is a positive dynamics of growth in a number of sectors of the economy, in particular, in the real, mining, manufacturing sectors, agriculture, services as well as in attracting investment in fixed assets.
Askar Mamin reported on the complete completion of spring field work in all regions.
In addition, the Prime Minister informed the President that this year 1.22 million citizens of our country will be covered by comprehensive measures to promote employment.
The President of Kazakhstan intends to hold an expanded meeting of the Government in July this year to review the results of the country's development in the first half of the year and set goals to overcome the consequences of the crisis.
Following the meeting, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev gave Askar Mamin a number of specific instructions, including on the development of eco-tourism.
By Egemen
