A seminar and training session for military psychologists was held in the city of Astana at the base of military unit 5573 of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The event was aimed at strengthening the psychological resilience of servicemen and preventing stress-related conditions that arise in the course of service.The seminar was conducted within the framework of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan’s program “Psychotherapeutic Support for the Activities of Psychological Services, Law Enforcement Units, and Servicemen.” It was organized pursuant to a memorandum of cooperation between the International Association of Social Psychotherapists, Counselors, and Psychotechnologists and the Main Command of the National Guard.During the seminar, participants thoroughly examined issues related to overcoming psychological crises among servicemen, preventing emotional burnout, restoring internal resources, and coping with stressful situations. They became familiar with modern psychotherapeutic methods and practical exercises based on real service-related scenarios.The seminar and training were conducted by Vladimir Savkin, Doctor of Psychological Sciences, Professor, and international expert, who presented effective approaches to working with specialists of law enforcement and military structures and led practical sessions.Lieutenant Saltanat Adilova, psychologist of military unit 5573, emphasized the importance of psychological training:“Servicemen perform their duties under conditions of high responsibility and constant psycho-emotional stress. Psychological training is a crucial component in maintaining combat readiness,” she noted.Following the three-day event, a final session was held, during which certificates were presented to participants by Major General Kairat Umbetov, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard for Educational and Social-Legal Work. Major Alibek Abdilov, Advisor to the Commander-in-Chief, also addressed the participants, highlighting the importance of psychological resilience in military service.It should be noted that such events are aimed at ensuring not only the physical but also the psychological safety of servicemen. A strong force is built first and foremost on soldiers who maintain inner balance. Press Service of the National GuardMinistry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1151464?lang=kk

Bucharest, January 29, 2026 — A meeting was held between the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Romania, E.Ali, and F.Jianu, President of the National Council of Small and Medium-Sized Private Enterprises of Romania.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of Kazakhstan–Romania trade, economic and investment cooperation, as well as the role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in deepening bilateral relations. It was noted that in Romania, as in the European Union as a whole, SMEs account for approximately 99.7% of all registered companies, forming the backbone of the entrepreneurial ecosystem and employment.Particular attention was paid to expanding direct contacts between the business communities of the two countries, developing industrial cooperation and implementing joint projects with SME participation. In this context, issues related to fostering a favorable business environment and institutional support were discussed, drawing in particular on Romania’s experience in shaping and implementing entrepreneurship policy, including Jianu’s tenure as Minister for Entrepreneurship, Trade and Tourism.The Ambassador of Kazakhstan informed his counterpart about the preparation of the upcoming meeting of the bilateral Intergovernmental Commission, scheduled to take place in April this year in Astana, and invited the Romanian side to participate in a business forum to be held in the framework of this meeting.F.Jianu, in turn, highlighted the significant potential for expanding cooperation between entrepreneurs of the two countries and expressed his readiness to facilitate the strengthening of direct business-to-business contacts between Kazakhstan and Romania, including within the framework of the forthcoming business forum in Astana.At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening cooperation and agreed to continue a practical dialogue through business associations and relevant sectoral institutions. The National Council of Small and Medium-Sized Private Enterprises of Romania is a leading business association representing the interests of SMEs, which account for approximately 99.7% of all enterprises in the country. The organization brings together hundreds of thousands of companies across key sectors of the economy, contributes to the development of public policy, and supports exports, investment and the integration of businesses into international value chains. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-bucharest/press/news/details/1151469?lang=kk

In the city of Aktobe, servicemen of military unit 6655 of the Batys regional command of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in cooperation with officers of the Criminal Executive System Department, prevented an attempt to deliver prohibited items to the territory of a penal institution.The incident occurred in the inspection area of Institution No. 8 of the Criminal Executive System Department for the Aktobe Region.During the inspection of a parcel using an X-ray scanner, the vigilance, professionalism, and coordinated actions of the inspection group—Sergeant Aizat Kurmashev and specialist dog handler Azat Akhunov—working jointly with CES officers, led to the detection of items prohibited for transfer.The inspection resulted in the seizure of a modem router, a portable speaker, three charging devices, and a flash drive. The sender of the parcel was detained and handed over for further investigation in accordance with established procedures.It should be noted that the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with the Criminal Executive System Department, conducts systematic efforts to block channels used to deliver prohibited items into penal institutions. Press Service of the National GuardMinistry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1151460?lang=kk

A memorandum of cooperation was signed at the Main Command between the Republican Public Association “Soldiers’ Mothers Committee ‘Mothers’ Hearts’” and the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The signing ceremony was attended by Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan — Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard, Major General Ansagan Baltabekov; Head of the RPA “Soldiers’ Mothers Committee ‘Mothers’ Hearts’” Liliya Khairullina; officers of the Main Command; and representatives of the public association.The document provides for further development of cooperation on protecting the rights of conscript servicemen, strengthening trust between civil society institutions and the law enforcement troops, and assisting in the creation of favorable conditions for military service.In his remarks, Major General Ansagan Baltabekov emphasized that the National Guard has for many years built constructive cooperation with public organizations, viewing collaboration with the Soldiers’ Mothers Committee as an important element of public oversight and support for the moral and psychological well-being of personnel.In turn, RPA Head Liliya Khairullina highlighted the importance of the agreements reached:“For us, this memorandum is not a formality but a real tool for cooperation. We are confident that joint work with the National Guard will allow us to promptly respond to parents’ appeals, support soldiers, and help create a safe and respectful environment for military service,” she noted.It is worth noting that in 2025 more than 100 joint events were held. Based on appeals from the Committee, joint inspections were organized of barracks and residential facilities, dining halls, and bath-and-laundry facilities, as well as reviews of medical and clothing supply issues and the organization of personnel catering.In addition, since the beginning of the year, National Guard military units have been implementing the campaign “The Army Through Mothers’ Eyes” with the participation of Committee representatives, military prosecutors, and local executive bodies.The parties expressed confidence that implementation of the memorandum’s provisions will enhance the level of social protection for servicemen and contribute to the further development of mutual trust and responsibility. Press Service of the National GuardMinistry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1151452?lang=kk

A meeting was held at the Main Command of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan to consider a submission from the Military Department of the Committee on Legal Statistics and Special Records of the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The meeting focused on issues related to preventing violations of legality in the review of citizens’ appeals.The meeting was chaired by Colonel Yermek Burgebayev, Head of the Documentation Support Directorate of the Main Command of the National Guard. Participants included representatives of the Military Department of the Committee on Legal Statistics and Special Records of the Prosecutor General’s Office, as well as heads of documentation support units from the regional commands “Ontüstik,” “Ortalyk,” “Batys,” and “Shygys,” the National Guard Academy, and directly subordinate military units.Reports and explanations were delivered by Senior Prosecutor of the Military Department, First-Class Lawyer Zhadyra Abzhapbarova; Prosecutor of the Military Department, Justice Advisor Nazerke Satybaldieva; and Colonel Yermek Burgebayev, Head of the Documentation Support Directorate of the Main Command. During the discussion, identified shortcomings were thoroughly reviewed, clarifications were provided on compliance with legal requirements, and measures to address the issues were outlined.Special attention was paid to improving the quality of work with citizens’ appeals, ensuring compliance with established deadlines, and reinforcing the responsibility of officials. Following the meeting, representatives of the Military Department answered problematic questions raised by participants from regional commands and provided practical recommendations for further work. Press Service of the National GuardMinistry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1151444?lang=kk