Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/1177074?lang=kk

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/1177073?lang=kk

In the Denisovsky district, as part of the republican campaign "Snow Landing," volunteers assisted a lonely pensioner, showing care and attention to the older generation.The main goal of the campaign is to support elderly people, fostering a culture of mutual assistance and mercy in society. The initiative also aims to increase youth activity and popularize traditions of respect for the older generation.During the event, active youth from the district visited a pensioner living alone and helped clear snow from her yard and the adjacent area around her house. About 10 volunteers, working together, completely cleared the yard and the area around the house in just 1.5 hours.It is worth noting that the "Snow Landing" campaign is traditionally held during the winter period and is aimed at providing assistance to lonely elderly people, people with disabilities, and citizens from socially vulnerable categories of the population.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1177071?lang=kk

Istanbul, March 7, 2026 – An informal meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) was held.The delegation of Kazakhstan was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev.The meeting was chaired by Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye Hakan Fidan and attended by the foreign ministers of the OTS member states – Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, as well as the Secretary General of the Organization.During the meeting, the participants exchanged views on pressing regional and global issues. They also discussed prospects for further strengthening political dialogue, expanding institutional cooperation, and promoting joint initiatives aimed at deepening interaction and integration within the Turkic world.Particular attention was paid to the preparation of upcoming events within the framework of the Organization of Turkic States, as well as to strengthening coordination among member states in key areas of cooperation.On the sidelines of the meeting, Deputy Minister Bakayev, together with the heads of other delegations, was received by President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. During the meeting, the sides discussed issues related to further strengthening the strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and Türkiye, as well as prospects for developing cooperation within the framework of Turkic cooperation.The parties reaffirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening cooperation among the brotherly Turkic states and enhancing the role of the Turkic world in international and regional affairs.Following the meeting, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the OTS adopted a Joint Statement on the recent developments in the Middle East and approved the Regulation on cooperation with third parties in the OTS+ format.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1177069?lang=kk

On 4 March 2026, an event dedicated to discussing the tourism potential of Kazakhstan was held in Seoul with the participation of leading Korean tour operators.During the meeting, presentations were delivered by SCAT Airlines and on Kazakhstan’s tourism destinations. In particular, Mr. Andrey Tsygankov, representative of SCAT Airlines, spoke about the airline’s plans to expand the number of flights to South Korea.In his welcoming remarks, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Korea Nurgali Arystanov highlighted the growing interest of Korean travelers in Kazakhstan and emphasized the importance of further strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the fields of tourism, transport and humanitarian ties.The Ambassador noted that Kazakhstan, with its rich historical and cultural heritage, unique natural landscapes and dynamically developing economy, is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for both tourism and business travel. The expansion of direct air connectivity between Kazakhstan and the Republic of Korea plays a particularly important role in the development of tourism exchanges.Currently, 11 flights per week operate between the two countries during the winter season and up to 20 flights per week during the summer period. Air connections link the Kazakh cities of Almaty, Astana and Shymkent with Seoul and Busan, contributing to improved transport accessibility for foreign tourists and the development of business contacts.Special attention during the event was given to the successful operation of the direct Incheon – Shymkent flight, which currently operates twice a week with the potential to increase to three flights per week in the near future.A positive trend in mutual tourism exchanges was also noted. In 2025, Kazakhstan was visited by approximately 51,000 tourists from the Republic of Korea, representing an increase of 26% compared to the previous year. In turn, about 65,000 citizens of Kazakhstan visited the Republic of Korea, reflecting an increase of 18%.It was emphasized that the further development of tourism cooperation takes place against the backdrop of active political dialogue between the two countries. In this context, the significance of the upcoming visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the Republic of Korea to participate in the C5+K Summit in September 2026 was highlighted. The summit is expected to give significant momentum to the development of the Kazakhstan–Korea strategic partnership, including the expansion of economic, humanitarian and tourism cooperation.In addition, information was presented on the upcoming referendum on the new Constitution of Kazakhstan, scheduled for 15 March 2026, aimed at the substantial modernization of the country’s political system.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-seoul/press/news/details/1177061?lang=kk