OREANDA-NEWS. June 04, 2014. Prime Minister Karim Massimov has chaired a cabinet meeting where the issues related to socio-economic development of the country were discussed.

In particular, members of the Government discussed establishment and functioning of the regional financial center of Almaty as part of the President's instructions. Chairman of the National Bank K. Kelimbetov spoke about basic approaches of the development concept of EEU’s financial center and new Silk Road.

The meeting also considered and approved the draft of the Comprehensive Plan for system improvement of protection of consumers' rights for 2014-2015 presented by Chairman of the Agency for Protection of Consumers' Rights B. Kuandykov. Along with this, the Minister of Regional Development B. Zhamishev reported on measures to improve land legislation and the Minister of Agriculture A. Mamytbekov did on providing veterinary safety.

Minister of Environment and Water Resources N. Kapparov informed on priority measures of the Action Plan for implementation of the state program for water resources management. As the Minister reported the Plan has five target indicators such as water conservation, increasing water resources, drinking water supply, sanitation and preservation of ecosystems. In particular, the plan provides for reduction of water consumption in GDP for 14%, adoption of measures for water saving, including to reduce dependence on transboundary rivers. In addition, it is planned to make major repairs and reconstruction of the main distribution channels of republican and municipal property; also 29 reservoirs are planned to be constructed. "Cleaning and rehabilitation of lakes in protected natural areas will be done for the first time, work on cleaning riverbeds is in process," N. Kapparov said.

During the meeting, Chairman of the Agency for Regulation of Natural Monopolies M. Ospanov reported on approaches to improve the tariff policy. In particular, the foundation of the new tariff policy, according to the head of the Agency, is establishment of long-term control parameters. "All natural monopolies will be transferred to work on long-term rates for a period of 5 years starting from 2015," M. Ospanov added.

Another topic for discussion was implementation of the Employment Roadmap-2020. Minister of Labour and Social Protection T.Duissenova reported on its execution.

Following the meeting, the Prime Minister gave instructions to the relevant public organs.