Kazakhstan to prevent excessive appreciation of goods

Astana, Kazakhstan, Feb. 11 By Daniar Mukhtarov - Trend: The Kazakh government will take measures to prevent the strong appreciation of socially important goods and food products, Kazakh Minister of Economy and Budget Planning, Erbolat Dossaev said on Feb. 11. He made the remarks speaking at a briefing held in Astana at the Central Communications Service under the Kazakh President. "From this day on, the government will start to work to keep the prices and prevent a strong appreciation of socially important goods and food products," he said. The minister recalled that there are 35 positions on the essential goods and products. "We hope there will not be a great speculation with prices of essential goods and products," Dossaev said. He stressed that the social commitments, previously undertaken by the state, will be performed. Translated by E.A. Edited by C.N. Follow us on Twitter @TRENDNewsAgency