Today, on November 18, Speaker of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Maulen Ashimbayev arrived in Kostanay region on a working visit. He was met by the head of the region, Kumar Aksakalov. During the visit, key areas of development of the region were discussed, among which the most important issues were industry, agriculture, social infrastructure and improving living conditions for residents.
Development of mechanical engineering and support of investment projects
As Kumar Aksakalov noted, Kostanay region continues to actively develop mechanical engineering, which is one of the drivers of industrial growth in the region. Currently, more than 60% of all manufactured vehicles in the country are assembled at the factories of the region. In particular, the company "SaryarkaAvtoProm" LLP produced more than 66 thousand cars in 10 months of this year. This sector continues to grow actively, and in the near future there are plans to increase production by 270%.
In addition, major investment projects in the automotive industry are being implemented in the region, including the construction of a KIA car manufacturing plant. The launch of the enterprise is expected in 2025, and it will create 1.5 thousand jobs. Kumar Aksakalov stressed that such projects are important not only for the economy of the region, but also for the training of highly qualified specialists. In cooperation with the South Korean Dong-Eui University, exchange education and training programs in the field of mechanical engineering are being developed for students of Kostanay Regional University.
"The development of industry, in particular mechanical engineering, is not only an economic benefit for the region, but also an important contribution to the implementation of the strategic task set by the Head of State: economic diversification and the creation of new jobs for young people and local residents," said Maulen Ashimbayev.
Infrastructure development and rural support
One of the main topics raised during the visit was the development of infrastructure, including the creation of comfortable living conditions for the rural population. Kumar Aksakalov noted that significant steps have been taken in the field of water supply in the region this year: 21 billion tenge has been allocated for the implementation of 81 water supply and sanitation projects. By the end of the year, 15 rural settlements will be connected to a centralized water supply system, which will increase the availability of drinking water in rural areas to 90%.
In addition, housing construction is actively developing in the region. In 10 months, 379 thousand square meters of housing were commissioned, and by the end of the year it is planned to complete the construction of 5 thousand apartments. Special attention is paid to the construction of housing for young people within the framework of the "Kostanay Zhastary" program, thanks to which about 140 families will be able to improve their living conditions. Sharing the position of the regional leadership, the speaker of the Senate spoke out.
"The countryside is not only a space for work, but also a place for a decent life. The Head of State clearly outlined the need to create conditions for our citizens in rural areas to live comfortably and have equal opportunities with residents of cities."- said the governor of the region.
Taxes and business support
During the visit, issues of tax policy and support for local producers were also discussed. Kumar Aksakalov asked the deputies to support the request of the region's machine builders to extend the benefit for paying value-added tax on imported equipment. This step will help reduce the financial burden on enterprises and stimulate the further development of mechanical engineering and agricultural production.
Investment climate and economic growth
According to the head of the region, over the past two years, more than 1 billion US dollars of foreign investment has been attracted to the region, and in the coming years it is planned to attract about 1.5 trillion tenge. Kumar Aksakalov stressed that the development of key industries such as mechanical engineering, metallurgy and processing of agricultural products will allow the region to enter the top three in terms of industrial production in the country.
The working visit of Maulen Ashimbayev became an important milestone in strengthening the interaction of the Senate with local authorities and deputies of maslikhats. The importance of working together on the development of industry, social infrastructure and improving the quality of life of the population was emphasized by both the head of the region and the Speaker of the Senate.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/885503