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A large-scale landscaping campaign was held in Kazakhstan as part of the national program "Taza Kazakhstan" 28.04.2025
Tree planting was carried out simultaneously in several parts of the city — starting from the area near the Palace of Celebrations by the Youth Boulevard and continuing through various alleys and the Triathlon Park across the city. More than a thousand people participated in the event, including civil servants, employees of various government agencies, workers of utility companies, and contractors. During the campaign, more than 300 trees were planted.Overall, this year, more than 5,000 trees are planned to be planted in Kostanay, taking into account the establishment of new parks and green areas.We remind you that from March 31 to May 1, a citywide sanitation month is being held in Kostanay — the campaign is nearing completion. However, landscaping and beautification work will continue throughout the year.We call on all Kostanay residents — citizens, business representatives, condominium associations (PKSK and OSI), and all concerned individuals — to actively participate in making Kostanay a cleaner, greener, and more comfortable city. Together, we can make our city even better!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/985194?lang=kk

Mini-Football: Mangystau Wins Bronze at the Tournament Among PES Departments 28.04.2025
From April 21 to 23, 2025, a national mini-football tournament among the regional departments of the Committee of the Penal Enforcement System (PES) was held in the city of Shchuchinsk. A total of 15 teams, representing different regions of the country and comprising 150 employees, competed in the tournament.In this competition, the team of the Mangystau Regional Department of the PES demonstrated strong performance and won the bronze medal.After confidently advancing from the group stage in first place, the team defeated the Shymkent team in a tense quarterfinal match and reached the semifinals. In the semifinals, they drew 2:2 against the Aktobe team, and the outcome was decided by a penalty shootout. In the match for third place, the Mangystau team overcame the Karaganda team with a score of 3:2, securing a place among the prize winners of the tournament.Mukhit Tulepov from the Mangystau team was awarded the title of "Best Goalkeeper." His reliable play and dedication on the field made a significant contribution to the team's overall success.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duis-mangystau/press/news/details/985206?lang=kk
Kazakhstan and Mongolia are Committed to Expand Investment Cooperation 28.04.2025
Astana, April 28, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu held a meeting with Sairan Kadyruly, Non-Staff Advisor for Investments to the Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia.During the talks, the parties discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade and economic relations, investment, cultural and humanitarian spheres.Minister Nurtleu emphasized that Mongolia is one of Kazakhstan’s key partners in Asia and noted the close ties between the two countries, which continue to develop in a spirit of friendship.Particular attention was paid to the implementation of joint projects in areas such as agriculture, logistics, energy, and education.At the conclusion of the meeting, the interlocutors reaffirmed their mutual commitment to further promoting and expanding bilateral cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/985208?lang=kk

The rights of prisoners were discussed at the Penal enforcement system department facility 28.04.2025
A meeting with prisoners was held under the chairmanship of Sansyzbay Aminov, the head of Penal Enforcement Institution No. 43 of the Mangystau Regional Department of the Penal Enforcement System (PES), Colonel of Justice. The event was attended by Aslan Kuzhiev, the regional representative for human rights, and Roland Abkadirov, the chairman of the regional Public Monitoring Commission.During the meeting, issues related to the protection of prisoners' rights, as well as their living and working conditions, were discussed. Prisoners had the opportunity to ask questions and make suggestions. The guests conducted legal awareness work on current legal topics.Such events are aimed at enhancing transparency within the PES system and ensuring the rights of incarcerated individuals.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duis-mangystau/press/news/details/985222?lang=kk

Preparation for the marathon "Uly Dala Zholy" 28.04.2025
Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/985238?lang=kk

Mangystau Penal Enforcement System Department supported the "Clean Kazakhstan" campaign 28.04.2025
Employees of the Mangystau Penal Enforcement System Department and its institutions participated in a clean-up event as part of the "Clean Kazakhstan" ecological campaign.During the event, 20 saplings were planted on the territory of the department and its institutions, and the green areas were whitewashed. Additionally, 30 bags of trash were removed from the premises, and landscaping and greening works were carried out. Employees cleaned the area with their own hands, contributing to the improvement of ecological awareness.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duis-mangystau/press/news/details/985250?lang=kk

The office of the Akim of Kegensky district informs that in accordance with paragraph 5 of Article 8 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 18, 2015 "On Combating Corruption", Order No. 28.04.2025
The office of the Akim of Kegensky district informs that in accordance with paragraph 5 of Article 8 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 18, 2015 "On Combating Corruption", Order No. 12 of the Chairman of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Civil Service Affairs and Anti-Corruption dated October 19, 2016 "On approval of Standard Rules for conducting internal analysis of corruption risks" from April 28 on May 15 of this year in the State Institution "Department of Internal Policy", "Department of Culture, Language development, Physical culture and Sports", "Department of Construction", The Department of Architecture and Urban Planning conducts an internal analysis of corruption risks. If you have any questions, please call the district akim's office at 8(72777)21055.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl-kegen/press/news/details/985252?lang=kk

The working group of the district maslikhat got acquainted with the work of the housing inspection department 28.04.2025
Рабочая группа районного маслихата ознакомилась с работой отдела жилищной инспекции 24 апреля текущего года временная комиссия, в составе депутатов Бурлинского районного маслихата, совместно с директором ГКП «Аксай Жылыу Куат» Ж. Курманкуловым и руководителем районной жилищной инспекции А.Есбулатов встретились с председателем кооператива собственников жилья «Акжол» в 5 микрорайоне, с представителями и жильцами КСК «Енбек» и «Интеграл» 4-го микрорайона, товариществом собственников жилья 11-ти домов 10-го микрорайона, КСК «Ак Кайын» 24-го дома в 10 микрорайоне города Аксай. Целью посещения было ознакомление с работой кооператива собственников квартир. В ходе встречи депутаты обсудили вопросы отопительного сезона, пожарной безопасности, водопровода, наличия огнетушителей в каждом подъезде, а также необходимость ответственности собственников кооперативов перед жильцами. Депутаты выслушали и учли предложения и мнения представителей кооператива собственников жилья. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/burlin-maslihat/press/news/details/985275?lang=kk

"Together against counterfeiting" 28.04.2025
On April 28, 2025, as part of the republican Anti-Counterfeit campaign, the results of the regional photo contest on the theme "Together against counterfeiting" for children aged 14 to 18 were summed up. According to the results of the regional competitive review of works:1st place - Yurina Karina Sergeevna;2nd place - Minin Alexander Shalvovich;3rd place - Mashchenko Yana Sergeevna. The work of Yurina Karina Sergeevna was sent to participate in the second stage of the republican competition. The republican stage for the selection of winners will be held from 5 to 8 May 2025 in two nominations:Viewers' Choice - the photo with the most likes on Instagram;"Master of the frame" - according to the decision of the competition committee. Press ServiceDepartment of JusticeKostanay regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet-kst/press/news/details/985284?lang=kk

A meeting with Aisha Miran, Director General of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority of Dubai. 28.04.2025
A meeting was held with HE Aisha Miran, Director General of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority of Dubai, to discuss prospects and opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation in the field of education.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-dubai/press/news/details/985287?lang=kk

On holding a public discussion of the results of the internal analysis of corruption risks 28.04.2025
The Department of State Revenue for the North Kazakhstan region of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in accordance with the Instructions for the Implementation of TBN projects No. 4 "Prevention and Combating Corruption", plans to hold a public discussion on the results of an internal corruption risk analysis on May 5, 2025. All interested parties are kindly requested to participate in this event at 10:00 a.m. on May 5, 2025 at the address: Petropavlovsk, K.Sutyusheva str., 56 (assembly hall) or via ZOOM.Those who wish to participate, as well as to receive a ZOOM link, can call 8-7152-46-33-29. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-sko/press/news/details/984495?lang=kk

The Consul General took part in the Turkic World Culture Forum and the conference «Bakhshi Art in New Uzbekistan: Modern Research and Prospects» 28.04.2025
On 26 April 2025, Talgat Sharipov, Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Samarkand, and Serzhan Sarsenbayev, Counsellor of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, took part in the II Forum of Culture of the Turkic World and the international scientific-practical conference ‘Bakhshi Art in New Uzbekistan: Modern Research and Prospects’, as well as the opening ceremony of the IV International Festival of Bakhshi Art in the city of Khiva.The conference participants discussed the issues of preserving and passing on unique schools of epic performance to the younger generation, introducing innovative teaching methods, and improving the training of highly qualified personnel in this field. Special attention was paid to the role of bakhshi poets, akyns and fats in the development of oriental culture and folklore.The events, organised on the initiative of the Ministry of Culture of Uzbekistan, were attended by well-known folklore scholars, bakhshis and cultural figures from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Uzbekistan and other States (more than 40 countries).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-samarkand/press/news/details/984498?lang=kk

Veterans were congratulated on Victory Day in the Abai garrison 28.04.2025
Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/984512?lang=kk

The strongest in hand-to-hand combat: cadets of the military university of the Ministry of Defense became champions of the republican tournament 28.04.2025
Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/984516?lang=kk

The Sugar Giant from the UAE is Coming to Kazakhstan 28.04.2025
Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/984528?lang=kk

Kazakhstan Strengthens Partnership with Leading Boston Universities 28.04.2025
Boston, USA, April 23–24, 2025 – The Minister of Science and Higher Education of Kazakhstan Sayasat Nurbek engaged in a series of events aimed at expanding partnerships with leading American academic and research institutions, including Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).One of the key events of the visit featured the participation of the Kazakhstan’s delegation in a roundtable discussion at Harvard University titled "National and Global AI Governance: Perspectives from the U.S. and Kazakhstan", co-organized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Kazakhstan, Institute of Digital Engineering and Technologies at Satbayev University and Narxoz University.The roundtable brought together Kazakh and American experts, providing an important platform to discuss the integration of Kazakhstani research groups into international scientific consortia, as well as the development of joint projects in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, sustainable energy, and the digital transformation of education.Participants framed the discussions within the broader context of global initiatives such as the United Nations Summit of the Future and the Global Digital Compact, with a strong emphasis on the role of artificial intelligence in education, science, and international relations.The Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Kazakhstan and the Davis Center at Harvard University signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen cooperation in joint scientific research and academic initiatives.Minister Nurbek also held a special meeting with Kazakh students currently pursuing their studies at American universities. He emphasized the critical importance of students actively applying the knowledge and skills they acquire abroad to advance Kazakhstan’s development. Discussions focused on academic mobility, involvement in research initiatives and startups, and the students’ role in driving innovation, supporting scientific advancement, and shaping a new generation of leaders committed to achieving the country’s sustainable development goals.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-newyork/press/news/details/984529?lang=kk

Archive of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan took part in the International Conference in Jordan 28.04.2025
On April 22-24, 2025, the International Conference "National Libraries and Archives and Their Role in Preserving National Memory in a Changing Digital Environment" was held in Amman, the capital of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Director of the Archive of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan H.E. Ms. Aliya Mustafina participated in the Conference. The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Jordan H.E. Mr. Talgat Shaldanbay attended the event's opening ceremony.H.E. Ms. Aliya Mustafina presented a report on the "Experience of the Archive of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the educational sphere: partnership, projects and prospects". In her report, she emphasized that the Archive actively engages young people in preserving national memory through educational initiatives, including partnerships with universities, holding summer schools, hackathons, Olympiads and competitions for schoolchildren.During the Conference, the Kazakh delegation met with representatives of the National Library of Jordan, the National Archives of Qatar, and the Royal Hashemite Documentation Center. They discussed promising areas of cooperation, including the digitalization of archival collections, the exchange of professional practices, and the implementation of joint projects.The Forum, organized by the National Library of Jordan, brought together representatives from more than 15 countries, including Kazakhstan, Algeria, Egypt, Qatar, Malaysia, Oman, Palestine and Saudi Arabia. The central discussion topics were digitalization, legal protection of intellectual resources, the introduction of artificial intelligence technologies, and the role of archival institutions in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals and strengthening national identity.The participation of the Archive of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan in this Conference was an important step in strengthening international humanitarian ties and further developing dialogue in the field of archives.The Embassy of Kazakhstan in Jordan supported the Kazakh delegation in solving organizational and protocol tasks, contributing to the country's worthy representation at the event.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-amman/press/news/details/984533?lang=kk

The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Belgium held a meeting with Chairman of the Board of “TÜV Austria Belgium” 28.04.2025
Brussels, April 25, 2025 – The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Belgium, Mr. M. Baimukhan, held a meeting with Mr. K. Vanderlinden, Chairman of the Board of “TÜV Austria Belgium”.The main purpose of the meeting was to become acquainted with the company's operations, which include a wide range of services such as inspection, certification, and laboratory testing – including non-destructive testing and corrosion assessment – as well as services in the fields of management systems and personnel certification.During the discussion, both parties emphasized the importance of strategic cooperation and improving the quality of goods and services produced by Kazakhstani enterprises. Special attention was given to the opening and future operations of the regional office of “TÜV Kazakhstan” LLP in Almaty, which, according to the participants, will be a significant step toward strengthening the partnership and ensuring a high level of certification and technical expertise in the region.The establishment of the office will open up new opportunities for Kazakhstan’s integration into the international system of quality and safety standards, and for the promotion of certified Kazakhstani export products – all of which will undoubtedly contribute to sustainable economic growth and the improvement of the business climate in the country. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brussels/press/news/details/984557?lang=kk

Army athletes won two bronze medals at the Asian Judo Championships in Thailand 28.04.2025
Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/984434?lang=kk

A mass race dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory was organized by the National Defense University of the Republic of Kazakhstan 28.04.2025
Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/984439?lang=kk