The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the State of Israel Daulet Yemberdiyev met with Minister of Culture and Sports of the State of Israel Miki Zohar to discuss prospects for further development of bilateral cooperation in the field of sports.The meeting took place against the backdrop of intensifying Kazakhstan-Israel relations. Over the past year, a number of reciprocal visits and high-level contacts have taken place, creating favorable conditions for expanding practical cooperation between the two countries.The sides emphasized the significant potential of sports diplomacy as an important instrument for strengthening humanitarian ties and promoting mutual understanding between the peoples of Kazakhstan and Israel.The meeting also focused on mechanisms for coordinating mutual support within international sports organizations. The sides underscored the importance of constructive dialogue and cooperation on issues of mutual interest.The Kazakh side expressed interest in further developing direct contacts between the sports authorities of the two countries and exploring new formats of cooperation that could facilitate the implementation of joint projects.Following the meeting, the sides reaffirmed their readiness to continue engagement on specific areas of cooperation and to give further impetus to Kazakhstan-Israel cooperation in the field of sports.The development of sports ties is regarded as a promising area for further strengthening humanitarian cooperation and friendly relations between Kazakhstan and Israel. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-tel-aviv/press/news/details/1299379?lang=ru

Указом Главы государства генерал-майор Мырзахметов Айдос Сакенович назначен Министром обороны Республики Казахстан.Айдос Мырзахметов — кадровый офицер, посвятивший военной службе более двух десятилетий.Родился 12 августа 1981 года в Жамбылском районе Алматинской области.В 2002 году с отличием окончил Военную академию Вооруженных Сил Республики Казахстан. В последующие годы прошел ряд курсов оперативной и командной подготовки в системе национальной безопасности и государственной охраны.Айдос Мырзахметов прошел все ступени офицерской службы в Службе государственной охраны Республики Казахстан, последовательно занимая командные и руководящие должности.В январе 2024 года назначен Командующим Силами специальных операций Вооруженных Сил Республики Казахстан.В 2025 году окончил Национальный университет обороны.Награжден орденом «Айбын» II степени в 2022 году.Женат, воспитывает троих детей.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/1299377?lang=ru

In the Arshaly District, servicemen of Military Unit 6636 of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with personnel of the Department of the Penal Enforcement System, prevented an attempt to deliver a prohibited substance onto the premises of a penal institution.During the inspection of a Gazelle vehicle driven by citizen G., a service dog named Aiza indicated the possible presence of prohibited contents in the area of the right side rear-view mirror.A thorough inspection revealed a concealed package inside the mirror housing containing a green substance with a distinctive odour.The inspection team included Corporal Timur Kozhabekov and canine handler Junior Sergeant Bereke Donenbay. Thanks to their coordinated actions, the suspicious package was promptly detected and seized.An investigation into the incident is currently underway. The circumstances of the incident and the persons involved in the offense are being established. The situation remains under the control of the competent authorities.The National Guard, together with the Department of the Penal Enforcement System, regularly takes measures to prevent attempts to deliver prohibited substances and other items onto restricted facilities. Press Service of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1299352?lang=ru

In Shemonaikha, East Kazakhstan Region, a serviceman of Military Unit 5511 of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with penal enforcement officers, prevented an attempt to throw prohibited items onto the premises of a penal institution.While patrolling the area adjacent to the penal institution, Corporal Yelaman Sapashev and his service dog, Remma, together with penal enforcement officers, noticed a suspicious man near the perimeter fence.The man attempted to throw unidentified items over the fence, but his actions were promptly stopped.An inspection established that the man, who had previously been held criminally liable, was attempting to pass two mobile phones, a container with white capsules, and a container holding an unidentified liquid onto the premises of the institution.The discovered items were seized and handed over to the competent authorities for further examination and a procedural decision.Joint patrols by National Guard servicemen and penal enforcement officers help identify and prevent attempts to illegally transfer prohibited items into protected facilities in a timely manner. Canine teams play an important role in this work, helping strengthen security measures and ensure the safety of penal institutions. Press Service of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1299353?lang=ru

A field training exercise for artillery and anti-aircraft units of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan is being held at the Karatau Training Centre near Shymkent from September 21 to 25.As part of the field exercise, more than 100 Guardsmen from the mortar and anti-aircraft batteries are improving the skills of their crews and practising coordination and accuracy while carrying out fire missions at the training centre of Military Unit 6506.The main objective of the field exercise is to improve the servicemen’s professional training and maintain the units’ constant readiness to perform their assigned tasks.The choice of the Karatau area also has practical significance. Its mountainous and rugged terrain allows training to be conducted in conditions that closely simulate various real-world situations.The servicemen are learning to navigate the terrain quickly, take its specific features into account and maintain effective coordination within their units.It should be noted that this field exercise is of particular importance for the law and order troops. It was in Shymkent, at Military Unit 6506, that the agency’s first artillery and anti-aircraft unit was formed. Similar units were subsequently established in Petropavlovsk and Aktobe.The challenging terrain of Karatau provides the Guardsmen with an additional element of training. In the field, the accuracy of the overall mission depends on the actions of each crew member, while the unit’s coordination is tested directly under field conditions. Press Service of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1299354?lang=ru