Ljubljana, December 8, 2025 – The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Slovenia Altay Abibullayev at a meeting with Peter Japelj, Director of the Department of Economic, Cultural and Scientific Diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia, discussed a range of issues of bilateral cooperation and the implementation of agreements reached following the official visit of the President of the Republic of Slovenia to Kazakhstan in March 2025.The diplomats paid special attention to the most promising areas of Kazakh-Slovenian economic cooperation, in particular, preparations for the upcoming IGC meeting, energy cooperation, the participation of Slovenian companies in the implementation of agreements between Kazakhstan and the EU in the field of rare earth materials, Kazakhstan's access to the infrastructure of the Slovenian seaport Koper, as well as the intensification of pharmaceutical cooperation with the participation of world-famous Slovenian brands Krka and Lek.Slovenia is interested in further developing partnerships in the field of advanced medical technologies, biopharma and the supply of medicines to the kazakh market.The Slovenian Foreign Ministry also supported the proposals of the kazakh side on the comprehensive activation of the digital agenda, cooperation in the field of ICT, artificial intelligence with the participation of Kazakhstan and Slovenian start-up companies, digital security, big data and the introduction of high-tech solutions in industry, energy and public services.According to statistical data of Slovenia, the volume of trade between our countries in January-October 2025 amounted to $152.1 million, which is 19.9% higher than in the same period of 2024.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-ljubljana/press/news/details/1124091?lang=kk

Chisinau, December 9, 2025 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Moldova Almat Aidarbekov, paid a visit to Soroca at the invitation of the Primar of the Municipality, Ms. Lilia Pilipetski.The parties exchanged views on possible avenues for cooperation. Particular attention was given to opportunities for mutual participation in cultural, social and economic projects in Kazakhstan and Moldova.Both sides expressed their readiness to maintain regular contacts in order to identify promising areas of cooperation and to develop practical steps aimed at advancing interaction in these fields.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-kishinev/press/news/details/1124087?lang=kk

Astana, December 10, 2025 – First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yerzhan Ashikbayev, met with representatives of the World Health Organization in Kazakhstan.The meeting was attended by WHO Representative in Kazakhstan, Skender Syla, and Melitta Jakab, Head of the Geographically Dispersed Office of the WHO Regional Office for Europe located in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The discussion focused on key areas of cooperation in the health sector and strengthening joint initiatives.During the meeting, the parties discussed the results achieved by Kazakhstan in key areas of the healthcare system. In particular, they noted a 25% reduction in non-communicable diseases, an increase in the average life expectancy to 75.4 years, and positive trends in maternal and child health.Additionally, the parties considered opportunities to expand cooperation with WHO in the context of the upcoming Regional Environmental Summit in April.First Deputy Minister Ashikbayev emphasized the importance of increasing the number of Kazakh healthcare professionals working in international organizations and promoting their professional development within the WHO system.In this regard, organization representatives noted that the possibility of organizing professional training and development programs for healthcare workers in Kazakhstan is being considered. Organization also highlighted that Kazakhstan’s achievements in primary health care are recognized by many countries as a positive example.At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties confirmed their readiness to continue joint efforts aimed at improving the quality of medical services, ensuring their accessibility for the population, and further strengthening the healthcare system.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1124081?lang=kk

On December 11, a meeting was held at the Tourism Department of East Kazakhstan Region to review the results of the inspection and the implementation of recommendations based on the external analysis of corruption risks in the tourism sector.During the meeting, issues such as state support measures, the procedure for issuing licenses for tour operator activities, and the functioning of tourist information centers were discussed. Heads of divisions presented reports on the measures taken to reduce corruption risks and increase the transparency of procedures.The discussion raised several key problem areas, including gaps in regulatory legal acts, insufficient mechanisms for monitoring and verifying documents, as well as issues of interaction with authorized bodies. It was noted that a number of proposals had been submitted to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports and the Ministry of National Economy.Special attention was given to measures aimed at preventing corruption risks in the work of the Subsidy Commission, including the reconsideration of the functional responsibilities of the commission secretary. Proposals for improving the procedure for issuing licenses to tour operators and ensuring the authenticity of their documents were also discussed.Regarding the development of tourist information centers, it was highlighted that additional QR codes were installed for tourist convenience, cooperation with transport hubs and hotels was expanded, and quality requirements for service providers’ reporting were strengthened.Based on the results of the meeting, responsible specialists were instructed to continue work on eliminating identified risks, strengthen cooperation with authorized bodies, and keep under control the process of introducing amendments to regulatory documents.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tourism-vko/press/news/details/1124039?lang=kk

On December 10, 2025, a meeting dedicated to the development of the East Kazakhstan Region Tourism Master Plan was held in the building of the regional akimat. The meeting was attended by representatives of government bodies, the tourism business, and regional organizations.The Head of the Tourism Department, Irina Smit, presented information on the current state of the tourism sector, the activities planned for 2026, the development of sanitary and hygiene infrastructure, and measures of state support.During the meeting, tourism industry entrepreneurs raised current issues and proposed initiatives aimed at revitalizing the work of the tourism community. Deputy Chairman of the Board of JSC “SPK Ertis,” Kanatbek Mirzabekov, presented the draft Master Plan for tourism development in the region and initiatives for its improvement.Participants exchanged views, identified the key challenges facing the sector, and discussed ways to address them. Special attention was given to infrastructure development, improving the quality of tourism services, supporting entrepreneurs, and enhancing the region’s investment attractiveness.The meeting concluded with an agreement to continue joint work on improving the Master Plan and to take into account the proposals of all stakeholders.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tourism-vko/press/news/details/1124048?lang=kk