Kassym-Jomart Tokayev sent a congratulatory telegram to Guy Parmelin on his election as President of the Swiss Confederation.The congratulatory message notes that Guy Parmelin's re-election to this high office is a testament to the unwavering trust he enjoys thanks to his leadership qualities and many years of dedicated service to his country.The President of Kazakhstan expressed confidence that during his new term, Switzerland, which plays an important role in global affairs, will continue on the path of sustainable development and prosperity.Kassym-Jomart Tokayev wished Guy Parmelin success in his responsible government work and the Swiss people happiness and prosperity.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-geneva/press/news/details/1124495?lang=kk

Islamabad, 11 December 2025 – At the invitation of the management of the Pakistan Foreign Service Academy, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan, H.E. Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin, delivered a lecture to the Academy’s students on the prospects for developing cooperation between Kazakhstan and Pakistan, as well as Central and South Asia.In his remarks, Ambassador Yerzhan Kistafin provided a detailed overview of the current state of political, trade-economic, cultural-humanitarian and educational cooperation between Kazakhstan and Pakistan.The Ambassador devoted a separate section of his lecture to transport and logistics, emphasizing the importance of this sector for advancing cooperation between Kazakhstan, the Central Asian states, Pakistan and the countries of South Asia, and spoke about the work being carried out in this area.The Academy’s students showed great interest in issues of regional security, the development of transport corridors, innovation, and the role of youth in strengthening of international cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-islamabad/press/news/details/1124454?lang=kk

Bagdat Sharafatuly Talapbayev, Senior Specialist of the Department for Educational and Social-Psychological Work with Convicted Persons of the Astana Department of the Penal System, Justice Major, won 2nd place in the national “Best in Profession” competition among PPS employees held at the Kostanay Academy!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duisastana/press/news/details/1124445?lang=kk

Order of the Acting Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan from December 5, 2025 № 527 introduced a ban on the export of certain types of timber from the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.This order imposes a ban on the export from the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan for a period of six months certain types of timber (HS code 4401, 4403, 4404, 4406 and 4407) regardless of the country of origin, except for the code TN VED EAEU 4406910000 “Softwood sleepers for railroad or tramway tracks, impregnated” and code TN VED EAEU 4401310000 “Wood pellets”, the country of origin of which is the Republic of Kazakhstan.The order shall come into effect from December 12, 2025.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1124414?lang=kk

The acting akim of the Atameken rural district, A. Kemezhanov, receives residents daily. Systematic work is underway to hear the appeals and suggestions of the villagers.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau-munaily-atameken/press/news/details/1124374?lang=kk