President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived on a working visit to Karaganda region.As part of the working trip to Karaganda region, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev got acquainted with the prospects for the development of the “Saryarka” Special Economic Zone
Akim of the region Zhenis Kasymbek reported to the President on the implementation of investment projects in the SEZ, the creation of permanent jobs, attracting private and foreign investment to the region, as well as the work of joint the Kazakh-German enterprises.
The management of Linde Gas Kazakhstan LLP (production of industrial gases), KazSolar-50 LLP (solar power), Isoplus LLP (production of heat-insulated pipes), Boehmer Armatura LLP (production of ball valves) told President Tokayev about the work of their factories and plans to expand production, conditions of work amid the pandemic given the economic situation worldwide, the social responsibility of business and charitable activities.
In conversation with a representative of KazSolar-50, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev drew attention to the importance of implementing projects related to renewable energy sources.
“I support sustainable energy, and in my Address to the Nation, I said that we need to pursue a policy of decarbonization. This is a promising direction. The entire world is moving in this direction. I was in Germany and talked about this issue with the heads of German companies. In General, I believe that we need to pay close attention to cooperation with them. Solar power is interesting because it can solve a number of problems in the future,” the President said.
Then the Head of State inspected the production lines of the Steel Manufacturing LLP plant, which has implemented modern Canadian production technology. The production capacity of the brass products factory is 30 million pieces per year.
By the press service of Akorda
The Head of State visits “ArcelorMittal Temirtau” JSC steel plant
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev got acquainted with the work of the hot-dip galvanizing and aluminizing factory of “ArcelorMittal Temirtau” JSC steel plant.
The company’s Executive Director Vadim Basin told President Tokayev about the organization of the production process and the principles of equipment operation.
The plant produces rolled and sheet products. Its total production capacity is 700 thousand tons of products per year.
The President inspected the finished products of the plant and the loading line. Galvanized steel sheet is one of the most popular construction materials in industry and construction. These metallurgical products have a high added-value.
ArcelorMittal Temirtau’s CEO PK Biju Nair informed the Head of State about the company’s future development prospects, plans to build a new coke oven battery, and measures taken to reduce environmental emissions.
“This company is the flagship of Kazakhstan's metallurgy. The First President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Abishevich Nazarbayev started his activity here. We set the goal of increasing production capacity. I have just been informed about new investment projects, modernizing production, and improving social conditions. The company faces considerable challenges that need to be gradually solved,” the President of Kazakhstan stressed.
Then Kassym-Jomart Tokayev had a warm conversation with the employees of the steel plant and wished them success.
By the press service of Akorda
