Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov introduced Asel Zhanassova as the new head of the Ministry of Transport, appointed deputy prime minister — minister of transport by presidential decree, the website infohub.kz reports.
The head of government thanked Nurlan Sauranbayev for his contribution to the development of the country's transport sector and noted Asel Zhanassova's extensive experience. Over the years she has headed the Zerde holding and Kazpost JSC and served as vice-minister of trade and integration, presidential adviser and deputy head of the presidential administration.
Olzhas Bektenov stressed that the sector faces large-scale tasks set out by President Qasym-Jomart Toqaev in his address "Actual Tasks for Kazakhstan in a New Historical Cycle."
"The president has declared next year the year of large-scale construction, including in transport infrastructure. The tasks are clear. Given the country's geographic position, we must make the most of its potential. Next year is set to see the completion of major projects across all areas of the transport sector. We need to ensure high-quality and timely delivery," the head of government said.
Key priorities for the Ministry of Transport include ensuring high quality in the construction of local and national roads, developing roadside infrastructure, completing the reconstruction of road border crossing points in 2027 and, overall, strengthening Kazakhstan's position as a key transport and logistics hub of Eurasia.