Astana, 12 August 2026 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issagaliyev held a meeting with Director General of the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) Berik Aryn.The sides discussed current issues of cooperation between Kazakhstan and the IOFS, aimed at ensuring food security in the Organization’s Member States.Deputy Minister Issagaliyev emphasized Kazakhstan’s interest, as the initiator of the establishment of the IOFS and the Organization’s current Chair, in further enhancing its potential and international standing.The Director General of the IOFS, in turn, briefed the Kazakh side on the implementation of a number of targeted projects, including the establishment of a Gene Bank in Kazakhstan to preserve biodiversity in the agriculture of the Organization’s Member States.Following the meeting, the sides agreed to continue bilateral and multilateral cooperation aimed at addressing food security issues across the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) space.The IOFS was established at the initiative of the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2013 as a specialized institution of the OIC. Its headquarters are located in Astana.Following the 7th session of the IOFS General Assembly, held on 13-14 May 2026, Kazakhstan assumed the chairmanship of the Organization.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1273992?lang=ru

12 августа в Астане в рамках Координационного совета по Целям устойчивого развития (ЦУР) состоялся круглый стол с участием государства, гражданского общества и партнеров по развитию, посвященный вопросам взаимодействия.Мероприятие было направлено роли организаций гражданского общества в реализации, мониторинге и локализации ЦУР. В нем приняли участие представители государственных органов, неправительственных и международных организаций.С приветственными словами выступили вице-министр культуры и информации Евгений Кочетов, вице-министр национальной экономики Арман Касенов, Постоянный координатор ООН в Казахстане СарангоРаднарагча, председатель Правления АО «ИЭИ» Биржан Баткеев и председатель Совета по устойчивому развитию при НПП «Атамекен» Юлия Якупбаева.Арман Касенов отметил особую роль гражданского общества в продвижении ЦУР.«Особая роль принадлежит институтам гражданского общества, которые являются важными партнерами государства, активно участвуют в продвижении вопросов устойчивого развития и представляют интересы граждан», — сказал вице-министр.Он также сообщил, что, по данным Программы добровольцев ООН, в 2025 году только 14 из 37 стран, представивших Добровольные национальные обзоры, включая Казахстан, учли волонтерскую деятельность в государственной политике и стратегиях развития.В ходе первой сессии директор департаментаразвитиясоциальной сферы, правоохранительных и специальных органовМинистерства нацэкономики НургульЖанназарова представила национальную архитектуру и прогресс Казахстана в достижении ЦУР.«Министерство последовательно укрепляет сотрудничество с гражданским обществом, международными организациями и независимыми экспертами. Представители всех заинтересованных сторон привлекаются к обсуждению национальных приоритетов, мониторингу ЦУР и подготовке Добровольных национальных обзоров», — подчеркнула она.В рамках круглого стола участники обсудили практические механизмы дальнейшего взаимодействия государства и гражданского общества, в том числе возможности более системного участия НПО в формировании политики, мониторинге достижения ЦУР и сборе обратной связи.По итогам встречи выработаны рекомендации, которые станут основой для дальнейшего структурированного диалога в рамках Координационного совета по ЦУР.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1273999?lang=ru

Astana, 12 August 2026 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issagaliyev held a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the Republic of Kazakhstan Hamza Al-Omari.During the meeting, the parties discussed topical issues of Kazakh-Jordanian cooperation and prospects for its further strengthening. They expressed interest in maintaining the steady momentum of political dialogue, as well as expanding cooperation in the trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres.The interlocutors also exchanged views on topical issues on the regional and international agenda, with particular attention paid to the current situation in the Middle East.The parties separately reviewed the schedule of upcoming bilateral contacts and events at various levels aimed at giving additional impetus to the development of Kazakh-Jordanian relations.Following the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their readiness to maintain regular dialogue and continue joint efforts to further deepen mutually beneficial cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1273989?lang=ru

Notification of precinct election commissions on the time and place of voting in the elections of deputies of the Kurultai of the Republic of Kazakhstan Dear voters! Voting in the elections of deputies of the Kurultai of the Republic of Kazakhstan, scheduled for August 23, 2026, will be held from 07:00 to 20:00 local time.The voters vote at the relevant polling station at their place of registration.Information about the locations of polling stations in the city of Zhanaozen was published in the city's socio-political newspaper "Zhanaozen" No. 28 dated July 10, 2026. In addition, voters can find out the number and location of their polling station in the following ways::by phone at the Call Center: 48-614;via Telegram bot: https://t.me/man_saylaw_bot/;through the website: https://sailau.e-mangistau.kz /. For thison the official Internet resource of the Zhanaozen Akimat on the gov platform.kz in the "Elections" section;When visiting a polling station, it is necessary to have an identity document or a digital version of it with you in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.  Relevant precinct election commissionsSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimat-goroda-zhanaozen/press/news/details/1273966?lang=ru

Astana, 13 August 2026 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov received copies of credentials from the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Germany to Kazakhstan Renate Peitsch.The parties discussed the current state and prospects for further expanding bilateral cooperation in the political, trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres.They emphasized the importance of upcoming high-level visits and coordinated efforts to enhance the dialogue between Astana and Berlin.The diplomats expressed their readiness to continue close cooperation in multilateral formats, primarily within the Central Asia – Germany format and other international platforms.The German Ambassador expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and confirmed her readiness to contribute to strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1273947?lang=ru