Timur Kulibayev: "It is important to ensure competitiveness of domestic business"
During the visit, he familiarized himself with the work of a domestic plant for the calcination of petroleum coke LLP "UPNK-PV", which is located on the territory of free economic zone "Pavlodar". The plant operates since 2015 within the SPFIID and produces 205 thousand tons of goods each year. Then Timur Kulibayev attended the meeting of the Regional Council of the Chamber of Entrepreneurs of Pavlodar region, where was present Akim of the region Bolat Bakauov.
"Pavlodar region – is a major industrial center of Kazakhstan, which presents a diversified industrial complex. All the conditions were created to make effective use of its industrial potential, and we need to unite the business community's efforts for a joint study of key issues. To this end, it is important to increase the competitiveness of products made by domestic business. This can be achieved by local production and upgrading technologies. Our task, together with local authorities - to provide assistance in this matter. We must comprehensively accompany projects", - said Timur Kulibayev.
The Chairman of the Presidium of "Atameken" also focused on the importance of conclusion of long-term contracts between domestic producers and big business, participation in public procurement.
"Currently, the National Chamber conducts extensive work to ensure the accessibility and transparency of participation of business in state procurements. Regional chambers should speed up work on the interaction of businesses in this area. It is important to ensure access of local producers to participation in procurements. Fair and transparent ", - said the head of "Atameken".
Timur Kulibayev urged businessmen to participate actively in the ongoing work.
"There are a number of tools to support entrepreneurship, government programs. It is important to strengthen business and to use all available opportunities and to develop its potential", - concluded Kulibayev.
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