The Auyl Amanaty program, initiated on behalf of the President of the country, has gained wide popularity among the population. The purpose of the seminar is to summarize the interim results of the project aimed at increasing the incomes of rural residents, as well as to discuss plans for the future.The seminar is attended by Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Tamara Duissenova, Vice Minister of Agriculture Yerbol Taszhurekov, deputy akims of regions, representatives of social entrepreneurial corporations and entrepreneurs.Within the framework of Auyl Amanaty, 16 thousand micro-loans were issued and more than 17 thousand new jobs were created.In order to improve the program, together with the AMANAT party, work was carried out to clarify the specialization of each region, district and village, introduce an information system for accepting applications, and determine the need to concentrate other types of state support in rural areas.The akims of the regions are faced with the task not only to distribute loans, but also to accompany each project to its full completion and success.Special attention will be paid to the establishment of sales channels for products produced by microcredit recipients. Among the successful ones in this regard are the West Kazakhstan, East Kazakhstan, Karaganda and Mangystau regions, where memoranda with large enterprises have been concluded. This made it possible to provide support to local producers and create conditions for the sale of agricultural products."Next year, the Ministry of Agriculture will allocate 50 billion tenge, in 2026 the same amount will be provided. These funds will be allocated to the regions, taking into account the fulfillment of clear requirements: projects must have a specific scheme for the production and marketing of products, the issuance/return and monitoring of microcredits is provided through the digital platform of the Ministry of Agriculture. At the same time, in 2025, the right was granted to use 20% of the allocated funds for leasing agricultural machinery, 20% for processing agricultural products and 60% for other areas," Tamara Duisenova said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/902369

Breakout sessions were held within the framework of the republican seminar dedicated to the Auyl Amanaty program.The event takes place in Kyzylorda.The participants discussed in detail the key issues of the implementation of the Auyl Amanaty program, and an exchange of experience between the regions took place.It should be recalled that the implementation of the Auyl Amanaty rural income improvement program started in 2023 in accordance with the instructions of the Head of State. For its implementation, 100 billion tenge was allocated last year for the issuance of 17 thousand micro-loans.The program provides for the issuance of micro-loanswith an interest rate of 2.5% for the development of livestock, crop production, agricultural cooperation, as well as non-agricultural business. "As of today, 16 thousand micro-loans have been issued in the amount of about 95.6 billion tenge. 17 thousand jobs have been created. Funded337 agricultural cooperatives in the amount of 7.1 billion tenge. Issued for today426 micro-loans in the amount of 4.7 billion tenge with the creation of614 new jobs, of which were funded105 agricultural cooperatives worth 2.6 billion tenge," said Vice Minister of Agriculture Yerbol Taszhurekov.For further implementation of the program in 2025, 50 billion tenge is provided, including the Turkestan Region will allocate 7.4 billion tenge, Kyzylorda – 5.5 billion tenge, Zhambyl – 5 billion tenge, Aktobe – 4 billion tenge, etc.To ensure transparency of micro-crediting procedures of the Ministry of Agriculture, work has been carried out on digitalization of Auyl Amanaty. Together with the Analytical Center for Economic Policy in the Agro-Industrial Complex LLP, a micro-credit information system has been developed and launched, allowing applications to be submitted and reviewed electronically.Automation of lending processes ensures the submission of applications online, accelerates and optimizes the processes of issuing a micro-loan, reduces the participation of human factors in decision-making, and also facilitates detailed monitoring and data analysis.Currently, the information system is functioning in all regions and applications from borrowers are being accepted.During the sections, the participants exchanged experiences and also considered topical issues.An exhibition was held within the framework of the seminar, where the products of the program participants from different regions were presented.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/902681

JSC NC Prodcorporation is taking measures to free up elevator capacities in grain-growing regions of Kazakhstan by shipping products to partner countries.The first 20 thousand tons of food wheat of the new harvest have already been sent to Tajikistan. In total, within the framework of the export contract, the grain operator of Kazakhstan plans to supply 100 thousand tons of products to Tajik customers.Grain supplies to the partner country in the region are carried out within the framework of agreements reached by the Heads of State of Kazakhstan and Tajikistan during the official visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Dushanbe in August 2024.Tajikistan is a traditional consumer of Kazakh grain and flour. Food supplies to this country are growing every year.Over 10 months of 2024, more than 1 million tons of grain were exported to Tajikistan, which is 11% more than the same period in 2023 (917.1 thousand tons).Grain exports of the new crop also show high rates. From September to December, the volume of supplies of Kazakh grain of the new harvest to the Tajik market increased by 51% compared to the same period last year and amounted to 489 thousand tons.The main activity of NC Food Corporation JSC is aimed at solving strategic tasks - ensuring food security in the country, maintaining stable prices on the grain market, as well as developing exports of crop products.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/902731

Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov held a meeting on the development of agricultural science, training of personnel for the agro-industrial complex. The event was attended by the management and staff of the National Agrarian Scientific and Educational Center.The issues of fulfilling the instructions of the Head of State on the transformation of agricultural science, the creation of the Institute of horse breeding were considered, the results of the activities of the subsidiaries of NANOC were summed up.Aigul Akhmedzhanova, Chairman of the Board of NANOC, reported on the results of the work of subsidiaries, research activities, and personnel training for the agro-industrial complex.The Minister focused on strengthening work in all areas.One of the key issues was the shortage of personnel in the agricultural sector.Currently, there are three universities in the structure of the NANOC. In 2023, agricultural universities graduated 5,198 specialists, only 38.5% of them were employed. Aidarbek Saparov stressed the need to strengthen efforts to attract personnel to the agricultural sector, create attractive conditions for their work in villages.Following the meeting, the Minister gave specific instructions, including a complete inventory of the lands of subsidiaries, preparation for the next year's sowing campaign and ensuring high-quality implementation of scientific and technical programs within the framework of program-targeted financing.It should be recalled that NANOC is a single operator of interaction between scientific and educational institutions of the agricultural sector with the state and business, its structure includes 3 universities, 11 research institutes and 17 agricultural and agricultural enterprises, as well as 2 service companies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/903089

In Astana, during the round table on the topic "Transformation of healthcare based on medical data. Prospects for Sweden and Kazakhstan: the role of medical data and medical registers in research and innovation in public health" with the participation of Vice Minister of Health Erlan Ospanov, the possibilities of attracting Swedish experience and providing advisory and expert assistance in the field of digital technologies in healthcare were discussed."In his September Address, the Head of State set the task of creating a unified state medical information system, which should ensure end-to-end control and objectivity of data for all healthcare organizations, regardless of their form of ownership. In this regard, the Ministry is implementing 6 key projects, including the modernization of the resource management information system, the improvement of medical information systems, the full integration of health information systems, the introduction of a single repository of medical data," Vice Minister of Health Yerlan Ospanov said in his welcoming speech to the forum participants.In addition, the agency continues systematic work to improve the digital infrastructure, which allows reducing the burden on medical personnel by optimizing the MIS, making the provision of medical services more convenient and effective for the doctor and the patient. Digital identification of patients has been introduced in the pilot project, aimed at preventing attribution of medical services, and the distribution of free medicines through the Social Wallet service is also successfully progressing."Over the past few years, we have seen the growth of our partnership with Kazakhstan. The Ministry of Health, its relevant departments, the Social Health Insurance Fund, medical faculties of leading Kazakhstani universities have actively participated in our seminars and master classes in recent years. We consider this an important step forward. Together with the Kazakh and Swedish authorities, as well as the Swedish government, through Business Sweden and the Swedish Embassy, we strive to develop our partnership in all these areas. Special attention is paid to today's topic — artificial intelligence and health data collection to improve medical care for patients in Kazakhstan and Sweden," said Eva Pulano, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Sweden to Kazakhstan.The participants of the round table discussed various aspects of cooperation in the field of digitalization of healthcare, access to modern treatment methods for our citizens, the development of pharmacy, exchange of experience, strengthening primary health care and improving the quality of medical care.Following the event, the Kazakh side expressed interest in attracting Swedish experience and providing advisory and expert assistance in the field of digital technologies in healthcare.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/901681

In Kazakhstan, since the beginning of the current epidemic season, which begins on October 1, 688,168 cases of SARS have been registered in the republic, which is 8% lower than the incidence rate last year. There have been 7 cases of laboratory-confirmed influenza A(H1N1) in this epidemic season.2,207,750 doses of influenza vaccine were purchased for influenza vaccination of the target population. As of today, 100% of the subject population has been vaccinated.Other viral respiratory infections are also circulating in the country. Seasonal flu is characterized by the sudden appearance of high fever, cough, headache, muscle and joint pain, severe malaise, sore throat and runny nose.One of the effective ways to prevent the disease is routine immunization of the population. Influenza vaccination protects against the complicated course of the underlying disease, hospitalizations and deaths.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/901691

More than 700 medical organizations in the republic participate in the pilot project on the electronic issuance of medicines through the "Social Wallet", patients received drugs based on 1,387,756 prescriptions using a QR code.The use of the "Social Wallet" creates conditions for accessibility and full transparency in the provision of medicines to citizens, excluding illegal trafficking, falsification and other violations.People receiving medications as part of outpatient drug provision, including people with chronic diseases, now do not need to spend time making appointments with a doctor to obtain a paper prescription, a nurse can independently issue the prescribed medicine without queues.For the elderly or other persons who cannot use the services of the state service "Social Wallet", when visiting the clinic, it is enough to be identified using Face-ID and webcams, after which the prescribed medicines will also be given to the patient.By the end of the year, this project will be scaled up throughout the republic, covering 1.7 million people receiving drugs as part of free outpatient drug provision.How to do it?The patient logs into the Social Wallet mobile application, where he sees all his prescriptions (active and inactive), comes to the pharmacy and presents the QR code of the prescription. The medical staff in the information system uses a barcode scanner to scan QR codes and issue medicines. At the same time, you do not need to store paper recipes, QR is always at hand.Advantages of electronic drug dispensing The full history of receiving medicines is stored the ability to evaluate the quality of service provision leaving comments with the option to attach a photo/video automatic formation of an electronic appeal to an authorized state body with a very low assessment from the patientSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/901820

Doctors of the Research Institute of Cardiology and Internal Diseases of the Ministry of Health have applied a unique technique in the treatment of a complex case.As a result of a complex operation, a 64-year-old patient was given the opportunity to live a new, healthy life. Progressive heart failure (atrial fibrillation of only 27%) and severe damage to the main vessel of the heart - the trunk of the left coronary artery required serious intervention.The doctors used a unique technique. Instead of a standard operation, she underwent treatment using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, an external auxiliary circulatory device (ECMO), which was first used in the clinic.Initially, a cannula was inserted into the femoral artery and vein to begin the procedure of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. From that moment on, the device took over the pumping of blood and gas exchange in the lungs. The patient's blood entered the oxygenator, was saturated with oxygen and returned back to the body. All this time, the process of vital support of the body was controlled by anesthesiologists and intensive care specialists.At the next stage, interventional cardiologists installed a stent in the trunk of the left coronary artery and its branches, which allowed it to maintain its walls and restore blood flow to the heart.Immediately after the end of the operation, the patient was disconnected from ECMO and artificial lung ventilation on the operating table. Now she is on the way to a full recovery and is looking forward to meeting her loved ones.During the operation, the patient's life was supported by a large professional team consisting of the following: head of the X-ray unit Alexey Kolesnikov, interventional cardiologists Almat Kalzhanov and Arystan Kuzhukeev, head of the anesthesiological service Mikhail Vorontsov, head of the intensive care unit Daniyar Kanapyanov and anesthesiologist-resuscitator Artem Nikitenko.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/901900

Since the beginning of the year, more than 103 million visits to polyclinics have been registered in Kazakhstan, which shows an increase of 7% compared to last year.The number of visits to doctors at the polyclinic level amounted to 81.3 million, and the number of patient visits at home increased by 7.5% to 17.5 million.A positive trend is also observed at the level of rural health care. Thus, the number of visits to primary medical organizations by rural residents increased by 3.8% and amounted to 41.8 million visits, of which more than 9 million visits at home.So, if at the beginning of the year the share of availability of schedules for self-recording to general practitioners was at the level of 20%, then as of November 1, 2024, this figure reached 89.5%, the availability of schedules for self-recording to narrow specialists increased from 4% to 23.4%.In order to improve the accessibility of medical care, the Ministry has analyzed and revised regulatory legal acts and standards for the organization of medical care.In particular, the patient's route was optimized, a clear algorithm for dynamic monitoring of patients with chronic diseases was defined, a list of analyzes and the frequency of their examination, and a multidisciplinary approach to dynamic patient monitoring was introduced.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/902227

Since the beginning of the year, about 2 million dispensary patients in the republic have been covered by dynamic monitoring by polyclinic specialists, which is 12.7% higher than last year.As part of the treatment, they received more than 11.6 million consulting and diagnostic services, which is also 8.8% higher than last year.These indicators indicate an improvement in the availability of medical care at the outpatient level.Regular medical examination helps to prevent the development of complications in patients with chronic diseases and to choose an individual treatment strategy taking into account the characteristics of the patient.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/902373

Since the beginning of the year, Kazakhstanis have received over 1 million expensive examinations, such as computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which were provided at the expense of the compulsory social health insurance system (OSMS).MRI and CT are important diagnostic methods that help identify various diseases and pathologies at an early stage, as well as assess the condition of organs and tissues.Of the 500,000 patients who were provided with these services, 45,000 underwent tests for suspected oncological diseases.This year, the number of investigations has increased by 31.2 thousand compared to the same period last year.If there are medical indications and insurance status, the above diagnostic methods are available to patients free of charge.The MSHI system allows citizens of the country to access expensive medical services, reducing the financial burden on patients and increasing the availability of high-quality medical care.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/902414

Today, on the eve of the Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Health held a solemn awarding ceremony for the winners of the first republican competition "Best in the profession" among medical and pharmaceutical workers.The competition is organized with the aim of increasing the prestige of medical professions, motivating specialists and demonstrating the best practices in the field of healthcare."President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has consistently emphasized the importance of the status of a doctor in our society. The state understands and appreciates your work. This year, an important law was signed aimed at improving the status, legal and financial protection of medical workers," Health Minister Akmaral Alnazarova stressed."For the first time this year, on the initiative of the Head of State, our three doctors were awarded the honorary title "Kazakstan enbek sinirgen darigeri" for outstanding services in saving people's lives and the development of domestic medicine. Today, for the first time, we also honor the winners of the republican contest "The Best in the profession", our most worthy doctors, scientists, pharmacists, nurses, managers and all those who made a significant contribution to the development of the industry, showed the highest professional qualities, nobility and dedication," the head of the department noted.The annual Best in Profession competition is not only an opportunity to highlight the best of the best, but also an inspiration for all medical professionals to grow professionally. The winners of 16 nominations will receive not only well-deserved recognition, but also a monetary reward in the amount of 500 MCI."We declare 2025 the year of professional development. This is an important step aimed at ensuring that our doctors, teachers and young professionals receive additional knowledge and competencies, experience and support. I urge each of you to become mentors for young colleagues, passing on your invaluable experience and helping them grow professionally," the minister addressed the winners of the competition.Medical workers of various profiles and services were awarded in 16 nominations: "The best hospital doctor", "The best emergency doctor", "The best primary care doctor", "The best rural doctor", "The best social worker in healthcare", "The best obstetrician", "The best hospital nurse", "The best primary health care nurse", "The best rural nurse", "The best paramedic", "The best teacher of a medical university", "The best teacher of a medical college", "The best scientist in healthcare", "The best health care manager", "The best specialist in sanitary and epidemiological expertise", "The best pharmacist."In April 2024, the Head of State signed the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Amendments and Additions to certain Legislative Acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on health issues", which provides for a number of measures of social support for medical workers.According to the adopted law, doctors in acute shortage specialties who come to work in rural areas for a period of at least 5 years receive a one-time payment in the amount of 100 minimum wage or 8.5 million tenge.In addition, on behalf of the Head of State, from January 1, 2024, as part of social support for health workers, for the purchase or construction of housing, the amount of the budget loan for specialists who arrived in rural settlements has been increased in an amount not exceeding 2,500 MCI or 9.2 million tenge.For children of medical workers, local executive bodies provide for the provision of places on a priority basis in pre-school organizations.Admission to universities out of competition for children of medical workers who have died or who have been diagnosed with disability as a result of performing official duties.For the first time in the history of Independent Kazakhstan, this year the Head of State awarded the honorary title "Kazakstannyn enbek sinirgen darigeri" (Honored Doctor of the Republic of Kazakhstan) with a one-time incentive payment in the amount of 1000 times the MCI.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/902989

The Republican Scientific and Practical Center for the Examination of the content of education from December 17 to December 30 opens a competitive selection of specialists for the examination of curricula, textbooks and teaching materials. Candidates with a qualification of at least a teacher-researcher are invited to participate. The goal is to attract professionals in the field of education to evaluate and analyze the quality of educational materials. To enroll in the expert database, you must:• submit the necessary documents and application through the portal E-EXPERT.GOV.KZ;• testing — the stages of checking professional competencies;• interview — a personal interview to identify professional experience, motivation and understanding of educational processes;• writing an essay is a demonstration of the ability to express thoughts clearly and argue your position. Candidates who have successfully completed all the stages will be trained. The courses will last 360 hours. The program is aimed at developing competencies in assessing the quality of educational materials. As part of the training, candidates receive theoretical knowledge and practical skills in drawing up an expert solution. After training, participants receive a certificate for a period of 5 years and the opportunity to actively participate in the examination and evaluation of educational materials, improving professional qualifications and expanding career prospects. Those who wish to apply can get acquainted with the details on the website E-EXPERT.GOV.KZSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/902803

Astana, December 10, 2024 – Ambassador-at-Large – Head of the Representative Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Almaty, Zhanibek Abdrashov, delivered a welcoming speech at a cultural event dedicated to the closing of the advocacy campaign “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence” in Kazakhstan and Central Asia.The event was organized by UN-Women in cooperation with the Central Asian Alliance for the Elimination of Gender-Based Violence.Ambassador Abdrashov stressed the successful implementation of the joint EU-UN “Spotlight Initiative” in Central Asia, the creation of the Central Asian Alliance for the Elimination of Gender-Based Violence, as well as the adoption of the UN Human Rights Council resolution on the elimination of domestic violence, supported by more than 60 countries. An important milestone was the election of the famous Kazakh diplomat Madina Zharbusynova to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). In addition, Kazakhstan became the co-chair of the «Beijing+30» regional review and presented a roadmap for the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 “Women, Peace and Security”. Women peacekeepers from Kazakhstan also successfully serve in the international arena.The Head of the MFA Representative Office assured that Kazakhstan remains committed to combating gender-based violence and protecting the rights of women and girls. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/901180

Moscow, December 11, 2024 – The Secretariat of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) hosted a regular meeting of the Working Group on Afghanistan under the CSTO Foreign Ministry, chaired by Ambassador-at-Large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Talgat Kaliev.The participants of the meeting exchanged views on the military and political situation in Afghanistan, noted the continuing threats from terrorist groups emanating from its territory.The meeting was attended by Acting Deputy Secretary General of the CSTO Samat Ordabayev, as well as representatives of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia, the SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure, the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Coordination Service of the Council of Commanders of the CIS Border Troops, the CIS Anti-Terrorist Center.In conclusion, T. Kaliyev summed up the results of the meeting of the working group and wished success to the Kyrgyz Republic during the presidency in 2025.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/901193

Astana, 6 December 2024 – The Committee on Investments of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Kazakhstan, supported by JSC “NC “Kazakh Invest” and JSC “NC “Kazakh Tourism,” organized an acceleration program aimed at improving the investment climate and identifying barriers hindering the implementation of investment projects in the tourism sector. This constructive dialogue between state and business representatives addressed a range of pressing issues for SMEs, including reducing monthly payments to the state national nature parks for land use in national parks, extending loan terms, introducing other forms of state support, and improving access to infrastructure and communications.In his opening remarks, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Alibek Kuantyrov, emphasized that, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council, the tourism sector’s contribution to the global economy is projected to reach a record 11.1 trillion US dollars in 2024. In this context, unlocking the potential of Kazakhstan’s tourism sector as a strategic economic priority is becoming increasingly important, especially in light of the goal to attract 150 billion dollars in investments by 2029. Improving approaches and regulatory frameworks will not only modernize the industry but also boost investment inflows.The Chairman of the Board of JSC “NC “Kazakh Tourism,” Alikhan Baidusenov, expressed readiness to collaborate with JSC “NC “Kazakh Invest” on developing investment projects in the tourism sector.The event also featured participation from Member of the Mazhilis of Parliament Temir Kyrykbayev, representatives of the Presidential Administration of Kazakhstan, financial institutions, quasi-state bodies, and business entities, including LLP “PANA ASIA,” TÖR'RE Group, LLP “Kaskasu Resort,” LLP “Vista Lago,” and others.As a result of the discussions, the proposals and recommendations developed will be analyzed, and, if necessary, submitted for consideration at the Investment Headquarters meeting under the Government of Kazakhstan.The objective of these acceleration meetings is to identify and eliminate barriers hindering the implementation of investment projects, improve the investment climate, and create favorable business conditions in the country. This approach fosters productive dialogue between government agencies and private businesses to identify the most effective solutions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/901354

Kostanay, 9 December 2024 – During a working visit to the Kostanay region, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov and Managing Director of JSC “NC “Kazakh Invest” Azamat Kozhanov held a meeting with the Akim of the region, Kumar Aksakalov, and visited several production facilities.During the meeting with the regional akim, the parties discussed the region’s potential for implementing investment projects in key sectors such as agriculture, mining, and mechanical engineering. Special attention was paid to the modernization of infrastructure to support investment activities, including the development of logistics routes.The delegation also visited the Sokolov Quarry and the processing plant of JSC “Sokolov-Sarbai Mining and Production Association” in Rudny, which specializes in the extraction of iron ore and the production of iron ore pellets and concentrate. The delegation was briefed on the company's development plans and its investment strategy.As part of the visit, Deputy Minister Kuantyrov visited the “KamLitKZ” LLP cast-iron foundry, valued at 78 billion tenge, and the “TEHNOPARK KZ” LLP automotive body production plant, worth 90 billion tenge. Both projects are considered key to the industrial and innovative development of the region.The delegation also reviewed the progress of the construction of the KIA automobile manufacturing plant, which has an investment of 90 billion tenge. The plant is expected to be commissioned in 2025 with an annual production capacity of up to 70,000 vehicles. Investors highlighted the plant’s multiplier effect, noting that several South Korean companies plan to establish component production facilities in the Kostanay region. To implement the project, KIA signed an investment contract with the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan.Furthermore, Kuantyrov and Kozhanov inspected the construction progress of the biscuit production workshop of JSC “Bayan Sulu,” valued at 20.7 million dollars, which is expected to be operational by 2026. They also visited a dairy and ice cream production plant and the construction site of a cheese production workshop of “MILKH” LLP, where the company’s management shared plans to expand production facilities.The delegation also held a meeting with “Qostanai Grain Industry” LLP, where company executives presented a planned investment project for the deep processing of grain, valued at 70 billion tenge. The project is scheduled for launch in 2027, with a production capacity of 415,000 tons of grain per year. As part of the project, the company intends to submit an application to sign an investment agreement with the Government of Kazakhstan.The Kostanay region continues to actively develop by attracting both domestic and international investors to implement investment projects aimed at strengthening the regional economy, diversifying industries, and creating jobs. Currently, the region’s investment portfolio includes 38 projects with a total value of 2.2 trillion tenge. These initiatives cover the production of phosphate fertilizers, construction materials, and food products. The projects already launched are expected to create more than 9,000 new jobs.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/901732

Astana, 11 December 2024 – At the site of JSC “NC “Kazakh Invest,” Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov held a meeting with the Chairman of the Board of the Turkish company “YDA Holding,” Hüseyin Arslan. During the meeting, the parties discussed the group’s plans to expand its investment activities in Kazakhstan.Arslan highlighted the high potential of the Middle Corridor and the growing importance of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route in the current context. He also emphasized the significance of developing local production to meet the needs of agriculture. In this regard, the Chairman of the Board expressed YDA Holding’s interest in implementing projects in Kazakhstan’s agro-industrial complex and the transport and logistics sectors.In turn, Kuantyrov emphasized the strategic level of partnership with Turkiye and noted the long-standing successful cooperation with YDA Holding. In this context, the Deputy Minister expressed his readiness to provide support in concluding an investment agreement and organizing negotiations with sectoral government bodies to ensure the successful implementation of the project.YDA Holding is a diversified group of companies specializing in construction. The group’s portfolio includes projects in 12 countries with a total value of 10.2 billion US dollars. The group has been operating in Kazakhstan since 2002. To date, it has implemented three projects worth a total of 320 million dollars: the construction of international airports in the cities of Aktau and Turkestan, as well as the establishment of a multi-profile production facility – YDA Industrial Park – at the “Astana-Technopolis” SEZ. Three more projects worth approximately 1.35 billion dollars are currently under implementation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/901899

Our compatriot Sagyndyk Togambai won the Asian Boxing Championship, which was held in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The athlete of the national team in the 92 kg weight category defeated Parviz Karimov (Tajikistan) in the final. The bronze medalist of the Asian Games in Hangzhou dominated the first and second rounds, knocking out his opponent. Then he continued to deliver heavy blows, preventing Karimov from recovering.The athletes of the Turkestan professional Boxing Club, representing the national team, also performed successfully. Sagyndyk Togambai became the 92 kg champion in the men's category, and Ulzhan Sarsenbek won the bronze medal in the 57 kg category among women.In total, the men's national team of Kazakhstan won 4 gold medals: Mahmud Sabyrkhan (54 kg), Bekzat Nurdauletov (86 kg), Sagyndyk Togambai (92 kg) and Aybek Oralbai (+92 kg). The team also won 5 silver and 1 bronze medals. The women's national team took the first place, winning 5 gold medals.The press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/901363

Akim of Turkestan region Darkhan Satybaldy met with well-known entrepreneur, President of South Oil company Serikzhan Seitzhanov, as well as with the management of TSS company. During the meeting, the parties discussed the implementation of joint investment projects.Serikzhan Seitzhanov said that six major projects have been launched in the region, two of which are under active construction. A joint project with TSS Corporation, implemented in the Sozak district, provides for the creation of hundreds of jobs and an increase in the region's own income. The issues of bringing the infrastructure to the phosphorus enrichment and processing plant have been resolved: water and electricity are provided. It is expected that about 80% of the plant's products will be exported. A 320 MW gas-fired power plant will also be built in the region.Relevant agreements have already been signed for the implementation of new projects. Modern environmentally friendly technologies will be used in the production of phosphorus.Darkhan Satybaldy stressed that the projects will receive the necessary support, and work on creating new jobs will continue.The press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/901514