As part of the Taza Kazakhstan program, work has been carried out to clean up the city. During the events, streets, courtyards and public areas were cleared, garbage was removed, parks and squares were put in order. The cleanliness of the city is the overall result and an important contribution to the formation of a comfortable and favorable urban environment.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1207921?lang=kk

Astana, April 24, 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev met with the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction - Head of the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Kamal Kishore, who arrived in Astana to participate in the Regional Ecological Summit.At the meeting, the minister reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030, including efforts to introduce preventive measures, risk assessments, and the adaptation of urban infrastructure to climate change in line with Kazakhstan’s international commitments.Foreign Minister highlighted the UNDRR’s contribution to the development of the Regional Strategy for Cooperation among Central Asian countries in Disaster Risk Reduction for 2022–2030, which has laid the foundation for coordinated action among the region’s nations.Kishore expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome and the substantive program of the Summit, where the UNDRR delegation discussed joint measures aimed at preventing and responding to the consequences of natural and man-made disasters, including enhancing water and energy security, strengthening climate resilience and economic development, as well as reinforcing cooperation between emergency agencies of Central Asia and the United Nations.The parties also addressed issues of inclusivity and the protection of vulnerable groups in emergency situations, climate challenges and the water agenda, as well as the activities of the Centre for Emergency Situations and Disaster Risk Reduction (CESDRR) in Almaty.Following the meeting, the participants agreed to continue dialogue on the implementation of best practices in emergency prevention.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1207877?lang=kk

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April 23, 2026The Head of State met with the leaders of several international environmental and climate organizations to discuss ways to implement key environmental initiatives in the Central Asian region.Kassym-Jomart Tokayev thanked the participants for their support of the Regional Environmental Summit and expressed confidence that their rich expertise would help to advance practical approaches to the shared environmental challenges.As he noted, Kazakhstan attaches great importance to the contribution of international institutions in ensuring sustainable development and biodiversity protection.The President emphasized that Kazakhstan advocates to promoting environmentally responsible behavior at both the regional and global levels. The new Constitution, recently adopted at the national referendum, elevates environmental protection to the level of a fundamental state value.In turn, the representatives of the international conventions thanked Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for the high-level organization of the Regional Environmental Summit.They also welcomed the implementation of the Taza Qazaqstan (Clean Kazakhstan) program, designed to foster environmental awareness among citizens.Furthermore, the distinguished guests expressed their support for Kazakhstan’s global initiatives aimed at addressing climate and water-related issues.The meeting was attended by Inger Andersen, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP); Ivonne Higuero, Secretary-General of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES); Astrid Schomaker, Executive Secretary of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (СBD); and Rolph Payet, Executive Secretary of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions.https://akorda.kz/en/president-kassym-jomart-tokayev-met-with-heads-of-international-conventions-2334642 Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-nairobi/press/news/details/1207859?lang=kk

 On April 23, 2026 - The Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Busan, Aslan Askar, held a meeting with the Vice Mayor of Busan for Future Innovation, Dr. Son Hee-yeop (Ian Seong).During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for developing cooperation in the transport and logistics sector as well as in IT. Particular attention was paid to linking Kazakhstan’s logistics capacities in Lianyungang and Xi’an with the port infrastructure of Busan in order to advance the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (Middle Corridor). The sides also discussed technological partnership, including the establishment of joint laboratories in the field of artificial intelligence and strengthening ties between the innovation clusters “Astana Hub” and “Centum 2.”In addition, issues related to expanding air connectivity and enhancing cooperation in medical tourism and education were reviewed. The Vice Mayor informed about the introduction of the new visa system “City Visa Busan,” aimed at supporting Kazakhstani students and professionals.In the context of preparations for the upcoming State Visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to the Republic of Korea in September 2026, the parties confirmed their readiness to hold a large-scale Kazakhstan–Korea business forum with the active participation of Busan’s business community. For reference: Busan is the second-largest city and the largest port of the Republic of Korea, serving as a global logistics and technological hub. The city is actively implementing its “Global Hub City” strategy, with a focus on future innovation, the digital economy, and high-tech industries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-busan/press/news/details/1207870?lang=kk