ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 21. President of
Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has instructed to accelerate the
construction of a gas-fired power plant in the Turkestan region,
Trend reports via the
presidential administration.
He made the statement while addressing the public in the
region.
“Significant funds have been allocated for the modernization of
the Kentau CHP, which has not been renovated for over 70 years.
Another important issue is the need to speed up the construction of
a gas-fired power plant in the region, which has been delayed. I
instruct the government and Samruk-Kazyna to take strict control
over this situation,” Tokayev said.
According to the president, the region’s economy grew by around
14% last year, with positive dynamics observed across all sectors.
Tax revenues exceeded 1 trillion tenge ($2 billion) for the first
time, and 1.7 trillion tenge ($3.5 billion) in investments were
attracted to the region.
Tokayev pointed out that the government has indicated that most
settlements are set up with access to clean drinking water, though
some problems still pop up in certain areas.
"The relevant ministry, together with the local akimat, must
resolve all problems promptly," Tokayev delineated.
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