Semey special economic zone to be created in Abai regionKazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov has signed a resolution to create a Semey special economic zone (SEZ) in the Abai region in eastern Kazakhstan, the prime minister's press service said.Total investment in projects within the SEZ is projected at 1.4 trillion tenge.The new SEZ, covering 600 hectares, will be located in the Zhanasemey district."A modern industrial production complex with high-tech enterprises, including export-oriented ones, is expected to be built on the territory. Special attention is being given to creating favorable conditions for investors, developing production links between enterprises and building logistics infrastructure," the statement said.The launch of new enterprises will create about 14,000 permanent jobs."With the opening of the Semey SEZ, the total number of SEZs operating across 15 regions of the country will reach 19. They are expected to create opportunities to expand production and industrial output," the government said.The government expects a multiplier effect for the region's economy: the creation of the SEZ will spur the development of related industries, help boost demand for local businesses' goods and services and create new jobs. (ICE ALMATY)

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