North Kazakhstan athlete Ivan Zalezniak has won a bronze medal at the 5th Asian Para Games, currently being held in Japan. Competing in para athletics in the shot put event, he recorded a throw of 12.71 metres to finish third.Ivan Zalezniak was the only representative of North Kazakhstan Region at this prestigious international competition, proudly representing the region as part of Kazakhstan’s national team. Notably, this is the athlete’s third bronze medal at the Asian Para Games. He previously won medals in 2018 and 2023.The Akim of the region congratulated Ivan Zalezniak and his coach, Dmitry Kleyev, on this outstanding sporting achievement.“This medal is the result of hard work, determination, and perseverance. I wish him new sporting achievements, memorable victories, and continued success on the international stage,” the head of the region wrote on social media.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sko/press/news/details/1315677?lang=ru

The Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan has issued Order No. 499 dated October 5, 2026, repealing Orders No. 237 dated May 15, 2026, and No. 386 dated August 3, 2026, which regulated the import from third countries into the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan of certain types of construction materials, including cement, paving stones, paving slabs made of natural stone, and worked stone for monuments or construction purposes.When carrying out customs operations, it is necessary to take into account that the established import restrictions have been lifted effective October 17, 2026.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1315660?lang=ru

Ahead of Republic Day, Captain Dastan Kussainov, a serviceman of the Aviation Base of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, completed his first solo flight aboard an An-74 military transport aircraft. This marks an important milestone in a military pilot’s professional training, confirming his readiness to operate an aircraft independently.During the training flight, Captain Kussainov performed all the main stages of piloting, from takeoff to landing. His training was conducted in accordance with established flight training requirements.A first solo flight is a significant step in a pilot’s professional development. It requires confident aircraft handling, precise execution of assigned tasks and the ability to make independent decisions that affect the safety of the crew and the aircraft.An aircraft commander bears particular responsibility for making independent decisions, including in emergency situations, and effectively distributing duties among crew members. These skills are essential when conducting a flight without the instructor’s direct assistance.The successful flight marked another step in Captain Dastan Kussainov’s professional development and strengthened the National Guard aviation unit’s readiness to carry out its assigned missions. #REPUBLICDAY Press Service of the National GuardMinistry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1315653?lang=ru

Memoranda of cooperation with a combined estimated value of USD 46 million were signed following the Kazakhstan–Switzerland Business Forum in Zurich. The agreements cover trade, commercial real estate and the development of industrial cooperation. The forum was held as part of the working visit to Switzerland by Arman Shakkaliyev, Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, from 20 to 22 October 2026.The business forum was organised by the QazTrade Trade Policy Development Centre JSC in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Switzerland, with the support of Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE), the Swiss agency for investment and foreign trade promotion. Participants included a delegation of Kazakhstani manufacturers and entrepreneurs, alongside representatives of around 90 Swiss companies.In her welcome address to the Kazakhstani delegation, S. Lalive d’Epinay, Chief of Corporate Services and Development (S-GE), noted that Kazakhstan is a key economic partner for Switzerland in Central Asia and is attracting growing interest from the Swiss business community.Minister of Trade and Integration A. Shakkaliyev outlined Kazakhstan’s trade policy and the government measures in place to support exporters in his remarks. He emphasised that the country is steadily increasing its exports of non-resource products to international markets and encouraged Swiss business representatives to explore opportunities to expand imports of Kazakhstani goods.N. Kulbatyrov, Director General of QazTrade JSC, presented Kazakhstan’s trade and investment opportunities, the agency’s instruments for promoting Kazakhstani products abroad, and the range of goods with potential for export to Switzerland. He also highlighted the potential of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (the Middle Corridor) to advance trade links between Europe and Asia.Kazakhstani companies presented their products and investment proposals. During bilateral B2B negotiations, representatives of the two countries’ business communities established direct contacts and discussed opportunities to bring Kazakhstani products to the Swiss market, attract investment and implement joint projects.In addition, QazTrade JSC and the Joint Chamber of Commerce (JCC) signed a memorandum aimed at developing trade and economic ties and strengthening cooperation between the business communities of the two countries.The expansion of business cooperation has been accompanied by growth in bilateral trade. Between January and August 2026, trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Switzerland reached USD 1.12 billion, up 19.3% on the corresponding period of the previous year.During the working visit, A. Shakkaliyev met with C. Schulze-Bergmann, Director General of Swiss Export Risk Insurance (SERV), and representatives of the Team Switzerland Infrastructure (TSI) platform, with the participation of S-GE and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). The parties discussed the participation of Swiss companies in modernising Kazakhstan’s energy and municipal infrastructure, including smart electricity grids, energy-efficient heat supply, digital metering systems, water treatment and wastewater treatment. The Swiss side presented SERV’s instruments for insuring export risks and supporting project finance.An agreement was reached to continue the dialogue and facilitate contacts between Swiss companies and the relevant government authorities and infrastructure project operators in Kazakhstan.Background: Team Switzerland Infrastructure is a platform bringing together SECO, SERV, S-GE and the industry associations Swissmem, Swissrail and suisse.ing to promote Swiss infrastructure solutions Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1315654?lang=ru

Combating corruption in Kazakhstan has been defined as one of the key priorities of state policy.Fighting corruption is everyone’s duty!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1315639?lang=ru