Sep 08, 2025
The
Head of State has instructed the preparation of a draft decree, within ten
days, granting Alatau City a special status with direct subordination to the
Government. The announcement was made during his latest State of the Nation Address,
reports Tengrinews.kz.
President
Tokayev highlighted that, during his recent visit to China, multibillion-dollar
agreements were signed with leading international companies. Notably, one of
these companies, which had been involved in the development of the global
technopolis Shenzhen, will play a direct role in implementing the Alatau City
project.
“The
next step should be to establish a solid institutional foundation for Alatau
City. A draft decree,
granting the city special status with direct subordination to the Government
must be prepared within ten days,” the Head of State emphasized.
According
to President Tokayev,a separate
law is expected to be adopted within six months, defining the city’s governance
framework, financial models, and other key aspects.
“A
special legal status is not a privilege, but a necessary measure and instrument,
without it, all plans risk remaining only on paper. Alatau City must become the
first fully digital city in the region: from the adoption of Smart City
technologies to enabling payments for goods and services in cryptocurrencies.
The new city will embody the vision of Kazakhstan’s future, uniting
technological progress with a highly comfortable living environment,” - he
underlined.
Alatau
City was established in Kazakhstan in 2024 by a decree signed by President
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The Government subsequently approved the Master Plan of
the new city, accompanied by adjustments to the borders of Ili and Talgar
districts as well as the city of Qonaev.
Source
link: https://tengrinews.kz/kazakhstan_news/gorodu-alatau-predostavyat-spetsialnyiy-status-580064/