National companies are temporarily banned from buying foreign cars

Astana. June 5. KazTAG - The national companies of Kazakhstan have been temporarily banned from buying foreign cars, said the Ministry of National Economy of Kazakhstan.
"In order to reduce the administrative costs of quasi-public sector entities, the Government of  Kazakhstan  has resolved to impose a three year ban  to the quasi-public sector entities on the purchase of: passenger cars above the basic configuration, with an engine capacity of more than 2 thousand cubic meters as well as special and operative-service vehicles originating from non-EAEU member states, office furniture originating from non-EAEU member states," reads the statement.
However, the ban on the purchase of powerful foreign cars and furniture does not apply to the cases ensuring the activities of the president of  Kazakhstan, the first president - Elbasy, the prime minister, chairmen of  the Parliament chambers and  servicing of official events with their participation and delegations, creation of diplomatic missions and consulates of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

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