At an extended meeting of the Government chaired by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov reported on the ongoing work to ensure the country's sustainable economic development.The Head of Government noted that, in accordance with the tasks set by the President and the strategic goals outlined in the Address to the People of Kazakhstan, measures aimed at systemic economic transformations were taken in 2025.The decisions made in tax, tariff, and budget policy, as well as in the digital and construction sectors and the social sphere, are aimed at consistently eliminating structural imbalances hindering economic development.Tax and budget reforms have made it possible to form the country's three-year budget without attracting targeted transfers from the National Fund. As a result, a systematic reduction of the budget deficit to 0.9% of GDP is expected by 2028. The dependence of local budgets on the republican budget is also decreasing — from 50% in 2025 to 34% in 2028.By the end of 2025, against the backdrop of implemented reforms, it was possible to maintain steady economic growth. In value terms, the increase in gross domestic product amounted to 20.1 billion US dollars. Overall, GDP growth for the year reached 6.5%.Positive dynamics were ensured by the accelerated development of key economic sectors. In particular, growth in the transport sector was 17.8%, in construction — 14.6%, in mining — 17.4%, in manufacturing — 12.2%, in trade — 26%, and in agriculture — 5.9%.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1158714?lang=kk

New Delhi, 10 Febuary 2026 - H.E. Azamat Yeskarayev, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of India held a meeting with Dr. Bina George, Director General of Department of the Ministry of External Affairs of India.The sides discussed current issues of Kazakhstan-India cooperation and exchanged views on further strengthening political dialogue between the two countries’ foreign ministries.During the meeting, the Kazakh diplomat briefed the Indian side on the key political and institutional reforms being implemented in the Republic of Kazakhstan.Particular attention was paid to the constitutional reforms aimed at establishing a more balanced system of governance, including the limitation of Presidential powers, strengthening the role of Parliament, expanding the authority of local representative bodies, enhancing the independence of the judiciary, as well as institutionalizing mechanisms for the protection of human rights and freedoms.The parties also exchanged views on issues of bilateral cooperation in the consular sphere, including the protection of the rights and legitimate interests of citizens, and discussed prospects for further cooperation in legal and administrative matters. The Indian side expressed its readiness to further develop practical cooperation and showed interest in exploring the possibility of holding bilateral consular consultations in the near future.The meetings were held in a constructive and friendly atmosphere, confirming the mutual commitment of Kazakhstan and India to strengthening their partnership. The sides agreed to maintain regular contacts and continue cooperation on issues of mutual interest. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-delhi/press/news/details/1158580?lang=kk

A roundtable discussion was held with the participation of the Polytechnic College staff in Shymkent to explain the constitutional reform in the Republic of Kazakhstan. During the meeting, the main directions of the new draft Constitution, its impact on the development of society, and issues of responsibility to future generations were widely discussed. The event paid special attention to the interconnection of the Constitution with national values. Participants noted that the Constitution is not only a state legal document, but also the spiritual pillar of the nation, and each of its norms should reflect the historical experience and strategic development direction of the country. The role of the People's Council of Kazakhstan was also explained in detail at the round table. It was noted that the election of 42 out of 126 members of the Council from representatives of other ethnic groups is an important step towards strengthening unity and harmony in society. It was noted that this initiative demonstrates the concrete implementation of the concept of "A State that Listens to the Voice of the People." In addition, referring to the basic principles of public service set forth in Article 3 of the Constitution, it was noted that the development of science and education has always been a priority for the state, and the new Constitution clearly defines the strategic importance of these areas. The development of human capital, support for education, science and innovation, and protection of intellectual property rights are established as one of the main pillars of the country's long-term development. During the meeting, one of the speakers, editor-in-chief of the newspaper "Shymkent Keldeti" Aidar Kulzhanov, emphasized the importance of constitutional reform: “The Constitution will not change today, and life will not change immediately tomorrow. However, systematic reforms will bear fruit over time. These changes will become the basis for creating a stable and just society by the middle of the century,” he said. Aibolat Maimakov, senior lecturer of the cycle of special subjects at the B. Momyshuly Training Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, master of legal sciences, police colonel, noted that the new Constitution will create a solid legal basis for the implementation of the "Strong President - Influential Parliament - Accountable Government" governance model proposed by Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. According to him, this system will allow maintaining a balance between the branches of power and increasing the transparency of public administration. At the conclusion of the event, it was noted that the main core of the new draft Constitution is clear. It includes such key values as a person and his rights, law and order, independence and territorial integrity, unity and harmony, education and science, innovation and responsibility for nature. The most important thing is the concrete affirmation of the values of responsibility for future generations and a just society. Aidar Kulzhanov also touched upon the significance of the upcoming referendum, saying that this is an important stage when the people will collectively make a historic decision regarding the fate of the country. “Discussing the draft of the new Constitution is not just a matter of looking at the text. It is about defining the values with which the country will step into the future. Therefore, we must not be left out of this process,” he said. The roundtable participants expressed their support for the new draft Constitution, noting that such meetings increase the legal awareness of citizens and promote active participation of society in the development of the country.

A meeting was held in Shymkent with the participation of heads of medical organizations to discuss the draft of the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The important meeting was attended by the head of the department Kairat Kalibekov, the representative of the Human Rights Commissioner for Shymkent Nurzhan Abdezov, as well as leading specialists in the healthcare sector. During the meeting, the draft of the new Constitution was widely presented to representatives of the medical profession, and its role in improving the state governance system and protecting the rights and freedoms of citizens was discussed in detail. The participants noted that the document was developed in accordance with the new stage of the country's development. According to the participants of the meeting, the new draft Constitution is an important document based on public demand and aimed at socio-economic and legal development. In particular, the norms related to the healthcare sector attracted special attention from medical workers. During the discussion, special attention was paid to Article 32 of the draft Constitution, i.e. the right of citizens to health protection and the mechanisms for its implementation. According to the draft, the rights of citizens in the field of health protection are ensured in two main directions. In particular, the right to receive free medical care within the limits established by law is preserved, as well as the possibility of using paid medical services in the manner prescribed by law. Gulnar Kurmanbekova, the chief physician of the city's emergency room, emphasized the social significance of the changes in the new draft Constitution and called on medical workers to support the project. – The right of citizens to receive medical care will remain unchanged within the scope established by law. The proposed changes are aimed at clarifying social guarantees and strengthening them from a legal perspective. This will give a positive impetus to the sustainable development of the healthcare system, – he said. In addition, the meeting emphasized that the draft new Constitution is a people-oriented document. It identifies human rights as a strategic priority of the state. It was noted that the special attention paid to the areas of healthcare, education, and science is a clear reflection of this direction. Nurzhan Abdezov, the representative of the Human Rights Commissioner for Shymkent, who delivered the closing speech, noted that international experience had been comprehensively studied during the development of the new draft Constitution. – In many countries, the right of citizens to medical care is ensured through a combination of constitutional guarantees and sectoral legislation. Kazakhstan is also building on this best practice. The main goal of the proposed changes is to strengthen the legal framework of the healthcare sector, preserve existing social guarantees, and ensure the long-term sustainability of medical care. The new Constitution clearly establishes healthcare as one of the main responsibilities of the state to its citizens, he said. At the conclusion of the meeting, representatives of the medical profession expressed their support for the new draft Constitution, noting that the new draft Constitution will positively contribute to protecting citizens' rights to healthcare and improving the accessibility and quality of medical services.

A round table was held at the "House of Friendship" in Shymkent with the participation of representatives of ethnocultural associations on the topic "The basis of Kazakhstan's statehood is unity and harmony." Members of the Council of Elders under the city's Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan and representatives of the scientific and expert group participated in the event, who conducted explanatory work on the draft of the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan. At the meeting, Kairat Anarbayev, Head of the Scientific and Expert Group under the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan in Shymkent, Director of the Department of the South Kazakhstan Pedagogical University named after U. Zhanibekov, spoke in detail about the main directions of the new draft Constitution. He noted that the updated version of the Constitution is aimed at strengthening the unity of the country and social harmony. – There is every reason to call the new draft Constitution a truly people's Constitution. Positive changes are clearly visible starting from the Preamble. In the new version of the Constitution, the Introduction section has been completely updated, which, based on the millennial history of the Great Steppe, defines the main goals and objectives of the Constitution. In addition, the new version identifies human capital, education, science and innovation as the main strategic directions of state policy. Most importantly, human rights and life have been defined as the highest value, - said Kairat Saparkhanuly. During the exchange of views, Gulzhan Sugirbayeva, Chairwoman of the Mothers' Council under the city's ANC, noted that the new draft Constitution provides for systematic changes aimed at preserving traditional national values and strengthening the institution of the family. She also noted that the Mothers' Council is actively working in this direction. During the event, Yuri Pan, Deputy Chairman of the City Assembly, Chairman of the City Korean Ethnocultural Association, Ramilya Iskanderova, Chairwoman of the City Tatar-Bashkir Ethnocultural Association, and representatives of other ethnocultural associations spoke and expressed their opinions and suggestions regarding the new draft Constitution. The roundtable participants discussed the draft new Constitution extensively and expressed their full support.