Head of State receives Prime Minister Askar Mamin 10 June 2021 14:44 Share in: NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM – The Head of State received Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Askar Mamin, Kazinform has learnt from the Akorda press service. Related news President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev heard a report on the results of Kazakhstan’s socio-economic development for January-May 2021, the epidemiological situation, and the completion of the planting campaign. The Prime Minister noted that Kazakhstan’s economy has entered the stage of post-pandemic recovery. The GDP growth rate for January-May was 1.6% compared to the previous period in 2020. According to Askar Mamin, the driving force of development were the manufacturing industry, which showed growth of 7.2% (dynamic growth was noted in mechanical engineering, production of building materials, light industry, etc.), as well as the construction sector.