Astana, April 6, 2026 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev met with Moath AlZoubi, Director of the Political Department of the Royal Hashemite Court of Jordan.During the meeting, the parties discussed issues related to the further development of multilateral partnership, including upcoming high-level events, as well as the expansion of multifaceted cooperation.Alibek Bakayev expressed special appreciation to the Jordanian side for the opportunity for representatives of Kazakhstan to participate in the Aqaba Process meeting (Rome, October 14–15, 2025).In turn, Moath AlZoubi thanked the Kazakh side for its hospitality and emphasized readiness for comprehensive cooperation on current issues.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1195037?lang=kk

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At a meeting of the Digital Headquarters of Kostanay Region, issues related to the development of Kostanay city’s digital infrastructure were discussed.By the end of 2025, six projects worth 242 million tenge had been implemented. The iKomek situation center is operational, and digital services for monitoring the removal of solid household waste and snow have been introduced.The Smart Qostanai application integrates 78 city services, ranging from doctor appointments to коммунal services. Solutions for citizens with special needs have been implemented, along with a digital housing management system.The digitalization of urban infrastructure is ongoing: 72% of traffic lights are connected to the control system, 65% of street lighting operates automatically, and 58% of municipal equipment transmits data remotely.In 2026, plans include full street lighting coverage, connecting up to 95% of traffic lights to an automated system, introducing video surveillance at pedestrian crossings and playgrounds, installing about 50 projection pedestrian crossings, and further developing AI-based solutions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1194911?lang=kk

The Samar District Fair in Ust-Kamenogorsk was held at a high levelA Samar district fair was held in Ust-Kamenogorsk, which turned into a real celebration for the townspeople. The main purpose of the event is to present agricultural products directly to residents without intermediaries and strengthen economic ties between the regions. Rural districts and farms of the region actively participated in the fair, bringing fresh and natural products: meat, dairy products, honey, vegetables and fruits. The prices turned out to be lower than the market, which especially pleased the buyers. The site was filled with a lively atmosphere — many citizens visited the fair. The residents highly appreciated the quality of local products and thanked the rural workers. The event was complemented by a cultural program with national songs, which created a festive mood and left the guests with vivid impressions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-samar/press/news/details/1194857?lang=kk

Khovd, March 24, 2026 – as part of his working visit to Khovd Aimag, Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Mongolia A.Seitakynov held talks with L.Enkhbayar Deputy Governor of Khovd Aimag.The discussions focused on the current state and future prospects of Kazakh-Mongolian cooperation at the regional level, including trade and economic ties, cultural and humanitarian engagement, and broader interregional collaboration.Particular attention was paid to strengthening links between Kazakhstan and Khovd Aimag. In this context, the two sides explored opportunities to expand cooperation in agriculture, education and tourism.It was noted that an important milestone in the development of interregional cooperation was the signing, in September 2025, of a memorandum establishing twinning relations between East Kazakhstan Region and Khovd Aimag. Both sides underlined the significance of this document in advancing practical cooperation and in supporting the implementation of joint initiatives.The interlocutors reaffirmed their mutual interest in further developing a constructive dialogue and promoting joint initiatives aimed at deepening the friendly relations between Kazakhstan and Mongolia.At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides expressed readiness to continue practical engagement on matters of mutual interest.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-ulaanbaatar/press/news/details/1194837?lang=kk