Stockholm, 9 October 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Sweden Olzhas Suleimenov held a meeting with Anders Wallberg, Deputy Director at the Department for the Natural Environment of the Swedish Ministry of Climate and Enterprise.The discussion focused on the initiative of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to strengthen the global water governance system and establish an International Water Organization under the auspices of the United Nations.Ambassador Suleimenov emphasized that the initiative is aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and coherence of international efforts in the water sector. He highlighted the particular importance of dialogue with Sweden, which has internationally recognized expertise in water policy and sustainable development.Anders Wallberg noted the relevance of Kazakhstan’s initiative and the importance of strengthening coordination among UN entities dealing with water-related issues.The sides also focused on practical cooperation in water technologies and biodiversity conservation. They discussed opportunities to expand engagement with leading Swedish government, research and expert institutions, as well as technology companies.Following the meeting, the sides agreed to continue consultations on improving global water governance mechanisms and to explore concrete areas for Kazakhstan–Sweden cooperation on environmental and water-related issues.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-stockholm/press/news/details/1308724?lang=ru

After the Social Health Insurance Fund was transferred to the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Finance, the primary task became to prevent financial losses and ensure the targeted use of funds.Based on the results of 9 months of work, channels for funding leakage have been identified and blocked, and financial losses amounting to 22.4 billion tenge have been prevented. As part of the initiated criminal cases, more than 7.9 billion tenge in illegally paid funds are being returned to suppliers.The funds saved and returned are used to pay for medical care. It is crucial for the Ministry of Finance that the results of the monitoring be reflected in concrete changes in the operation of clinics and the accessibility of treatment.Overall, the tasks of the first stage set by the Head of State have been completed. Control over the expenditure of funds has been strengthened, identified leaks have been halted, and the released financing has been directed to its intended purpose. Work on preventing violations and recovering funds continues. The next stage involves changing the approaches to financing. The task of the Ministry of Finance in the next stage is to establish a link between the needs of the patient, insurance obligations, and their financial provision.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/1308719?lang=ru

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ardak Zebeshev met with a delegation from the Greek industrial group Metlen Energy & Metals. The parties discussed progress on the company’s project to process metallurgical waste and recover copper, zinc, nickel, cobalt and other valuable metals.The delegation included Alexandros Kontouzoglou, Commercial Director of M Critical & Rare Metals, and Thomas Lamnidis, Legal Counsel at Metlen Energy & Metals and Co-Chair of the Kazakhstan–Greece Business Council.“The company’s plans to process metallurgical waste align with the Government’s priorities in industrial waste recycling, resource efficiency and the development of higher value-added production. We stand ready to support the further advancement of the project and facilitate cooperation with the relevant ministries, regional administrations and Kazakh companies,” Ardak Zebeshev said.The parties discussed a phased approach to project implementation, logistics arrangements and available state support measures. JSC “NC “KAZAKH INVEST” stands ready to support the project at all stages of its implementation.Ardak Zebeshev invited the Metlen delegation to participate in the Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable (KGIR), which will take place on 22 October in Shymkent.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1308679?lang=ru

In Pavlodar, staff of Institution No. 44 organized a preventive video conference for students of Pavlodar Technological College. The main focus of the meeting was preventing drug-related crime among young people and raising awareness of the risks of being drawn into illegal drug trafficking under the guise of easy money.Instead of a traditional lecture, the organizers chose an open dialogue format, allowing students to explore the issue through real-life experiences.During the video conference, a person convicted of drug distribution spoke directly to the students. He candidly described his decision to pursue quick money as a drug courier, commonly known as a “stash placer,” and explained how that choice changed his life. While serving his prison sentence, he suffered a devastating loss: his mother passed away, and he was unable to be by her side because he was incarcerated.His story served as a powerful reminder that the consequences of drug-related crime affect not only offenders themselves but also their families. Behind promises of easy money often lie years of imprisonment, separation from loved ones, and lost opportunities.Another important part of the meeting was the candid account of a senior college student, who shared his personal experience of being approached and targeted for recruitment by individuals associated with illegal online drug shops. According to the student, recruiters lure young people with promises of quick and seemingly safe earnings, disguising illegal activities as ordinary employment.He urged his peers to treat such offers with caution, avoid suspicious online conversations, and refuse questionable job opportunities.During the meeting, Institution No. 44 staff also explained the provisions of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan concerning liability for the illegal trafficking of narcotic drugs.The main objective of such meetings is not only to warn young people about criminal liability but also to help them recognize danger in time, resist promises of easy money, and make informed choices in favor of a lawful future. After all, the consequences of a single reckless decision can be far more serious than they may initially seem.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duispavlodar/press/news/details/1308645?lang=ru

Nairobi, 8 October 2026 – H.E. Barlybay Sadykov, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Kenya and concurrently to the Republic of Rwanda, and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the UN Office at Nairobi, met with H.E. Dr. Usta Kaitesi, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Rwanda.During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for further strengthening Kazakhstan-Rwanda relations and expanding practical cooperation in trade and investment, transport and logistics, information technology, mining, and agriculture.The Kazakh side emphasised the importance of implementing the agreements reached following the visit of Rwandan President Paul Kagame to Astana on 27-29 May 2025. Particular attention was paid to the activities of the bilateral Business Council, cooperation in the development of rare-earth mineral deposits, and the establishment of a joint working group on transport and logistics.The parties also explored prospects for enhancing interparliamentary cooperation through the establishment of parliamentary friendship groups, holding the next round of political consultations, opening a Rwandan representation in Kazakhstan, and appointing an Honorary Consul of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Rwanda.Particular attention was also given to cooperation within multilateral frameworks, mutual support for candidatures to international bodies, and Kazakhstan’s initiative to establish an International Water Organization under the auspices of the UN.The meeting reaffirmed the mutual interest of Kazakhstan and Rwanda in further developing their bilateral partnership and strengthening cooperation on pressing regional and international issues.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-nairobi/press/news/details/1308634?lang=ru