Nov 16, 2024 (MENAFN via COMTEX) --
(MENAFN - Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, November 15. In Kazakhstan,the implementation of 180 industrial projects worth a total of over$2.4 billion is expected, said Kazakhstan's President Kassym-JomartTokayev during his speech at the inaugural Forum of AgriculturalWorkers, Trend reports
In his address, he discussed both the agricultural sector andthe industrial sector.
He highlighted that the manufacturing sector now accounts for 47percent of the country's industrial structure. Currently, 630000citizens are employed in this sector. Major projects are underway,including the construction of plants for cathode copper production(Karaganda region), ferroalloys (Pavlodar region), truck components(Kostanay region), cement (Zhambyl region), and precious metalprocessing (Zhambyl region).
The President also mentioned a project in the Mangistau regionwhere a European consortium will help implement the production ofgreen hydrogen.
He emphasized the government's efforts to improve housingavailability for socially vulnerable groups. To support this,preferential mortgage programs like "Otau", "Nauryz", and "AsylMekan" have been introduced.
Finally, the President pointed out that Kazakhstan's performancein the Global Food Security Index has significantly improved, withthe country moving up to 32nd place in 2022. In this area,Kazakhstan leads among CIS countries.
The Forum of Agricultural Workers is the first of its kind inKazakhstan's history. More than 2000 agricultural workers from allregions of the country are participating. Representatives from theagriculture sector are also invited. The forum is being held at thePalace of Independence in Kazakhstan.
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