ASTANA, Kazakhstan, April 16. Investment in
fixed capital in Kazakhstan totaled 3.5 trillion tenge (about $7.3
billion), marking a 6.4% increase, First Vice Minister of National
Economy Azamat Amrin said at a government meeting, Trend reports via the Kazakh
government.
Amrin noted that the leading regions in attracting investment
were Zhambyl Region, Turkestan Region, and Ulytau Region. The
largest inflows of capital were observed in the electricity supply
(2.5 times increase year-on-year), communications (2 times
increase), and agriculture sectors (70.6% increase).
Positive dynamics were also recorded in foreign trade, with
turnover increasing by 11.3% in the first two months of the year to
reach $21.7 billion.
"On a weekly basis, the operational headquarters on economic
growth reviews issues faced by specific enterprises and identifies
solutions to boost production output. To ensure targeted GDP
growth, sectoral ministries must implement all necessary financial
and non-financial measures to achieve the development targets of
their industries," Amrin emphasized.
