Olzhas Bektenov has been appointed as the new PM of Kazakhstan. Previously serving as the Chief of Staff to President Tokayev, Bektenov, promised to focus on supporting domestic producers, agriculture, and logistics. Separately, a draft Presidential decree has revealed the country’s ambition to double its GDP by 2028 and achieve an annual growth rate of 6-7%. The decree is focused on structural improvements like increased competition, entrepreneurship, education, and digitalization. An extended government meeting scheduled today will likely disclose more details about this plan.