From November 21 to 23, Astana hosted the Championship of the Republic of Kazakhstan in futsal among veterans. Ten teams from various regions of the country took part in the competition. The tournament was distinguished by a high level of preparation and strong competition among the teams.The team Keden – Masters, composed of employees of the East Kazakhstan Region State Revenue Department, demonstrated confident performance, completing the group stage without a single defeat.In the playoffs, Keden – Masters consistently achieved victories over their opponents: in the quarterfinals, they defeated the Akmola Region team Atbasar with a score of 7:0; in the semifinals, they beat the Petropavlovsk team SKO 5:1. In the final match, Keden – Masters defeated the five-time national champion Bucephal with a score of 2:0, winning the title of the 2025 Champion of Kazakhstan.Following the results of the tournament, the title of Best Defender of the Championship was awarded to Keden – Masters player Yelzhan Zakariya.Founded in 2004, the team is one of the most stable and successful teams in East Kazakhstan. Their achievements include 12 victories in the regional championship, as well as numerous accomplishments at the national level, including winning the Serғazy Rymbayev Tournament and three victories in the Alakol Summer Cup.The team captain, head of the Post-Release Customs Control Division of the EKR State Revenue Department Bolatbek Zhamanbayev, noted that the results achieved are the outcome of many years of consistent work and the team’s strong unity.Keden – Masters features well-known regional athletes, including international-class masters of sports in Kazakh kures, sambo, and judo, as well as masters of sports in football.With the support of the EKR State Revenue Department leadership and the veterans’ sports organization led by Mukhamedolla Agzamov, Keden – Masters continues to strengthen its position in Kazakhstani futsal and serve as an example for the younger generation.The Department congratulates the Keden – Masters team on their brilliant victory. Your success is the result of high discipline, professionalism, and team unity. Employees of the EKR State Revenue Department — Bolatbek Zhamanbayev, Symbat Kemeshev, Kanat Agibayev, and Yerbolat Askarov — proudly represented the Department at the national level, demonstrating confident and dynamic play, strong sporting spirit, and determination to win.We are proud of your achievements and wish you continued success, strong health, energy, and new victories on the sports arena!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1123632?lang=kk

Akim of the East Kazakhstan Region, Nurymbet Saktaganov, visited the Altai District on a working visit and inspected the city's infrastructure, industrial facilities, and social and sports facilities.The main purpose of the trip was to examine current issues in the local area and determine further steps for their prompt resolution.The first stop on the agenda was the multi-story building at 2 Lermontov Street in Altai. There, the mayor was presented with issues related to the improvement and maintenance of the building.Following the visit, the regional governor set a number of tasks for local executive bodies aimed at addressing identified problems and improving the quality of life.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-altay-chapaev/press/news/details/1123612?lang=kk

Akim of the East Kazakhstan region Nurymbet Saktaganov made a working trip to the Altai region, during which he got acquainted with the state of urban infrastructure, the activities of industrial facilities and social and sports institutions. The main purpose of the visit was to study current problems on the ground and identify further measures to address them promptly. The first item of the program was a visit to a multi-storey building at 2 Lermontov Street in Altai city. Problematic issues related to the improvement and maintenance of the housing stock were presented to the mayor here. The head of the region discussed with local experts the need for comprehensive measures to improve the condition of the surrounding area and stressed the importance of a systematic approach to the development of urban infrastructure. Then Nurymbet Amanovich visited the Nikolsk-1 Limited Liability Company. I got acquainted with the company's activities, its production capabilities and development plans. During the discussion, issues of supporting small and medium-sized businesses, introducing new technologies and expanding the range of products were raised. The program ended with a visit to the Altai City Children's and Youth Sports School. The Governor of the region stressed that the development of youth sports is one of the most important tasks of the social block, and noted the need to further strengthen the material and technical base of sports organizations. Following the trip, the governor of the region gave a number of instructions to local executive bodies aimed at resolving the identified issues and improving the quality of life of the population.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-altay-polyanskoe/press/news/details/1123614?lang=kk

KazAID and the UN Volunteers Programme discussed prospects for cooperationOn 10 December 2025, in Astana, a meeting was held between Arken Arystanov, Chairman of the Board of KazAID, and Nikita Shabaev, Country Coordinator of the United Nations Volunteers Programme in Kazakhstan.During the meeting, the key areas of UNV's activities were presented and the prospects for cooperation between KazAID and the UN Volunteers Programme were discussed. Particular attention was paid to plans for joint projects in 2026 – the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development, announced on the initiative of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and proclaimed by the UN General Assembly.The meeting confirmed the parties' readiness to actively cooperate and develop joint initiatives that promote volunteerism and social development in partner countries. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kazaid/press/news/details/1123604?lang=kk

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On December 10, 2025, as part of the address of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a roundtable discussion entitled «Culture – The Spiritual Image of Multinational Kazakhstan» was held at the East Kazakhstan Museum-Reserve. Representatives of the ethnocultural associations of the House of Friendship – the center for public harmony, teachers from the East Kazakhstan College of Arts named after the People's Artists Abdullin Brothers, and museum-reserve staff participated. The roundtable discussed the role of culture, language, and traditions in shaping spiritual values ​​and social harmony in Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-cultura-arhiv/press/news/details/1123573?lang=kk

🇰🇿🇰🇷Кёнджу қ., 2025 жылғы 9 желтоқсан - Қазақстан Республикасының Пусан қаласындағы Бас консулдығы мен Түркістан облысының делегациясы 2025 жылғы 8 - 10 желтоқсан аралығында Кёнджу қаласында (Солтүстік Кёнсан провинциясы, Корея Республикасы) өткен «СШАЕАҚ - 2025» халықаралық форумының жұмысына қатысты.Солтүстік-Шығыс Азия елдерінің аймақтық әкімшіліктері қауымдастығы (СШАЕАҚ) алты елдің 82 әкімшілік бірлігін біріктіретін өңірлік ынтымақтастықтың ең ірі көпжақты алаңы болып табылады. Қазақстанның аталған Қауымдастыққа қатысуы ұлттық және өңірлік мүдделерді ілгерілетуге, атап айтқанда экономикалық байланыстарды нығайтуға (инвестициялар тарту және туризмді дамыту), технологиялық алмасуға, сондай-ақ Республиканың Шығыс Азиядағы геосаяси қатысуын күшейтуге ықпал етеді.2025 жылғы маусымда мүше-корреспондент мәртебесі берілген Түркістан облысы Парламентаралық сессия жұмысына елеулі үлес қосты. 🇰🇿🇰🇷Кёнджу, 9 декабря 2025 года – Генеральное консульство Республики Казахстан в г. Пусан и делегация Туркестанской области приняли участие в работе Международного форума «АРАССВА-2025», проходившего в период с 8 по 10 декабря т.г. в городе Кёнджу (провинция Северная Кёнсан, Республика Корея).Ассоциация региональных администраций стран Северо-Восточной Азии (АРАССВА) представляет собой крупнейшую многостороннюю платформу регионального сотрудничества, объединяющую 82 администрации из шести стран. Участие Казахстана в данной Ассоциации способствует продвижению национальных и региональных интересов, а именно: укреплению экономических связей (привлечение инвестиций и развитие туризма), технологическому обмену и усилению геополитического присутствия Республики в Восточной Азии.Туркестанская область, утверждённая в статусе члена-корреспондента в июне 2025 года, внесла содержательный вклад в работу Межпарламентской сессии.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-busan/press/news/details/1123547?lang=kk

The East Kazakhstan Region Museum-Reserve, located at 67 K. Kaisenov Street, hosted an art opening for an exhibition presenting the results of 2025 and featuring over 30 paintings and graphic works by members of the East Kazakhstan Branch of the Union of Artists of the Republic of Kazakhstan: Nikolay Ashtema, Andrey Korotayev, Irina Zhuravleva, and others. The artists' works reveal their impressions of time, themselves, and the world around them. The exhibition features portraits, landscapes, still lifes, and genre and animal paintings. Inspired by the region's nature, history, and cultural traditions, the artists' works present a panorama of contemporary artistic styles and movements.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-cultura-arhiv/press/news/details/1123468?lang=kk

Astana, December 10, 2025 – Alibek Kuantyrov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Madiyar Sultanbek, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of NC “Kazakh Invest” JSC, held a meeting with Li Jianjiang, General Manager of Zhongyoung Power (Yunxi) Group Co., Ltd. The company expressed interest in participating as an investor in the modernization of Kazakhstan’s power infrastructure.The Chinese side voiced interest in participating in the National Project “Modernization of the Energy and Utilities Sectors,” which identifies a broad range of facilities requiring renovation, upgrades, and modernization. Li Jianjiang emphasized that Zhongyoung Power is ready to consider various investment participation formats, including public-private partnership (PPP) mechanisms and tariff-based investment recovery models, in line with international infrastructure financing practices. He also noted the company’s intention to utilize locally produced equipment and transformers manufactured in Kazakhstan in implementing its projects.The parties discussed potential involvement of the company in modernizing substations, replacing outdated equipment, constructing new transformer capacities, and introducing advanced solutions for medium- and high-voltage networks.During the meeting, Alibek Kuantyrov underlined that modernization of the energy sector is a strategic priority for Kazakhstan and requires engagement of reliable technology partners with global expertise. He noted that PPP and tariff-based mechanisms can be applied under the current legal framework, provided they meet sectoral standards. The Deputy Minister also proposed that the company localize part of its equipment production in Kazakhstan, emphasizing opportunities for cooperation with local enterprises in implementing long-term energy projects.In turn, Madiyar Sultanbek briefed the partners on state support instruments and opportunities for participation in national and regional power grid modernization programs. He highlighted Kazakhstan’s readiness to consider proposals aimed at improving energy reliability, efficiency, and the adoption of modern technologies.The parties agreed to continue in-depth discussions on potential cooperation formats, including localization assessments and project technical parameters. As part of the follow-up work, a separate meeting was organized for the Chinese delegation with the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to discuss sectoral requirements, infrastructure needs, and potential areas of partnership in the energy sector.Zhongyoung Power is one of China’s top three manufacturers of power transformers and integrated energy solutions, with extensive experience in renovation and modernization of power infrastructure across Eastern Europe, including substation upgrades, transformer installations, and electricity distribution systems. The company implements full-cycle projects – from equipment manufacturing to EPC contracting and long-term operation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1123474?lang=kk

In order to develop customer-oriented customs administration, increase the efficiency of control and strengthen public service standards, the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan summed up the results of the annual action "Best Customs Post."       The selection took into account the key performance indicators of the posts: compliance with the terms of customs control, the average time for filing declarations, the dynamics of the average customs value and other parameters that reflect the quality, transparency and effectiveness of activities.       The customs post "Kokshetau-CСС" of the Department of State Revenues in the Akmola region was recognized as the winner in the nomination "Best Public Project."Abai Shaikenov, head of the "Kokshetau-CСС" customs post, who took part in the award ceremony, said that the results of the Best Customs Post campaign confirm the desire of state revenue bodies to develop, introduce innovations and constantly improve the quality of work.Congratulations to the customs post and wish you continued success in your professional activities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1123441?lang=kk

On December 10, at the East Kazakhstan Regional Library for Children  and Youth, a lecture-practicum was held on the topic Digital Transformation of Libraries with the Help of Artificial Intelligence.The aim is to introduce participants to the potential of artificial intelligence in the library sector and to train them in using AI tools for the digitalization of library processes. The lecture was delivered by Ruslan Kayratovich Chettykbayev, Head of the Competence and Technology Transfer Center in the field of Information Technology at D. Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University. In his presentation, he addressed the following topics: the role of artificial intelligence in librarianship, and AI-based tools and platforms.The practical part of the event focused on developing skills in content creation using artificial intelligence. Adak Zhanyl, a specialist at the Reader Services Center of the East Kazakhstan Regional Library  for Children  and Youth, shared her experience with participants on using neural networks in library work.At the book exhibition accompanying the event, drawings by young readers created during art club sessions and illustrating children’s stories and fairy tales were displayed. Participants could explore them using a QR code.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-cultura-arhiv/press/news/details/1123388?lang=kk

10 декабря подведены итоги ежегодного профессионального конкурса «Учитель года – 2025». Конкурс в этом году был ориентирован на ценностно-ориентированный подход в обучении и воспитании в соответствии с целостной программой воспитания «Адал азамат».По итогам областного этапа Өнерхан Дәулеткерей, учитель истории КГУ «Опорная школа (ресурсный центр) имени А. Бокейхана» получил самую высшую награду Гран-при.Конкурс стал отличной площадкой для обмена опытом и стимулом для нового витка профессионального роста!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu-osakarovka/press/news/details/1123360?lang=kk

In Pavlodar, servicemembers of military unit 6679 of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with officers of the Penal Enforcement System Committee (KUIS), prevented two attempts to smuggle prohibited items into correctional institutions.As part of the instruction of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and in line with the “Law and Order” ideology, security measures at correctional facilities have been strengthened. This has made it possible to promptly detect and stop unlawful actions aimed at transferring prohibited items to inmates.On 9 December 2025 at around 12:15, during inspection of a parcel at a facility guarded by military unit 6679, a control and supervision squad inspector discovered ten tubes containing a substance of unknown origin with a strong odor hidden inside a package of dates.According to preliminary findings of the investigative-operational group, the tubes contained hash oil. The prohibited items were seized by the arriving investigative team and sent for examination.On the same day, at another facility, five mobile phones, five sets of earphones, and four SIM cards were discovered and confiscated during inspection of food items. The items had been carefully concealed inside a food container and were intended for illegal transfer.Both smuggling attempts were successfully prevented thanks to the vigilance and coordinated actions of National Guard servicemembers and KUIS officers. All materials related to the incidents have been handed over to the competent authorities for further investigation. #ЗАҢМЕНТӘРТІП#ЗАКОНИПОРЯДОК Press Service of the National GuardMinistry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1123365?lang=kk

Equine influenza (equine flu) is an acute disease characterized by short-term, fluctuating fever, catarrhal inflammation of the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract, and a dry, painful cough.Epizootological dataHorses of all ages are susceptible to the virus, but foals are particularly susceptible. Equine influenza is most often recorded in the spring, summer, and fall, due to the highest animal movement. The source of the pathogen is sick and recovering animals. Under unfavorable housing conditions (drafts, dampness, etc.), epizootic influenza outbreaks can affect up to 60% of the animal population, with significant mortality (up to 20%) of young animals.Course and symptomsThe disease appears 1-6 days after infection; in some cases, a shorter incubation period of 18-20 hours is noted.The clinical picture of influenza in horses is quite diverse and depends on the conditions of keeping and using the animals, their immune status, and the biological properties of the pathogen. According to the severity of influenza in horses, a distinction is made between typical, atypical forms, and a malignant course. The typical form of influenza in horses is characterized by depression, inflammation of the mucous membranes of the eyes and nasal cavity, enlargement of the peripharyngeal lymph nodes, and a shallow cough. Then there is a rapid rise in body temperature to 39.5-40.0 ° C, which is maintained for 1-4 days. Simultaneously with fever, a dry painful cough appears, which intensifies with the movement of the horse. Sick animals are depressed, their appetite decreases. With an atypical form, animals have mild serous rhinitis, a rare shallow cough. Fever is either absent or not recorded. With a malignant course, the cough in horses is dry, abrupt, painful. When coughing, the animal lowers its head, mucous discharge comes out of the nasal openings. In horses, influenza usually proceeds benignly and ends in recovery in 2-4 days. In addition to the main symptoms listed above, gastrointestinal tract damage (diarrhea), swelling of the chest, hind limbs, abdominal wall, and inflammation of the vaginal mucosa are possible. The diagnosis of equine influenza is established on the basis of epizootological data, clinical signs of the disease and laboratory test results.                                                   Treatment       ... Prevention and Control Measures                                                                                                                                                   To prevent equine influenza, incoming horses are quarantined for 30 days. Optimal conditions for keeping and feeding the animals are created. The premises are regularly cleaned and disinfected. If a flu threat arises, horses are vaccinated.When equine influenza is diagnosed, the farm is declared unhealthy and quarantined. Sick horses are isolated and treated. The premises are thoroughly mechanically cleaned and disinfected every 10 days until the quarantine is lifted. The quarantine is lifted 15 days after the last animal has recovered and the final disinfection has been carried out.State Institution "Mendykarinsk District Territorial Inspectorate of KVKiN Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan", Borovskoye village, Altynsarina str. 83, tel.: 2-40-64, 2-42-67.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-mendykarin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1123326?lang=kk

       The State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan took part in the second meeting of the Working Group under the EEC Consultative Committee on Customs Regulation (with the participation of representatives of Armenia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Kazakhstan, as well as the invited party – the Republic of Uzbekistan), where joint measures to counteract the illegal import and distribution of tobacco and nicotine-containing products within the Union countries were discussed.       The Kazakhstani side presented updated information on the situation at the borders and key results of the SRC’s efforts to suppress illegal supplies of tobacco products. It was noted that strengthened control, the introduction of electronic accompanying invoices, and the use of a risk management system make it possible to timely detect attempts of unlawful movement of high-risk goods and reduce the scale of the shadow market.       During the meeting, representatives of the customs services of the EAEU member states exchanged data on detected violations and control tools proven effective. The discussions also covered issues of harmonizing procedures, improving information exchange, and using digital solutions to enhance transparency of goods flows.       The importance of uniting the efforts of the Union countries was emphasized, and readiness to continue participation in developing practical mechanisms aimed at reducing the illegal turnover of tobacco products and protecting bona fide businesses was confirmed.       The SRC will continue active work to improve control at external and internal borders, develop digital tools, and strengthen coordination with the EAEU member states. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd/press/news/details/1123287?lang=kk

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Astana, December 10, 2025 – A scientific and practical conference entitled “Human Rights and the Development of the Penitentiary System: National Priorities and International Standards” was held on the occasion of the International Human Rights Day and the 77th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The event was organized by the Commissioner for Human Rights in cooperation with UNDP Kazakhstan, the Council of Europe, the OSCE Programme Office in Astana and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The conference discussed strategic and pressing issues related to ensuring human rights in places of deprivation of liberty, developing systems for the resocialization of convicted persons, as well as strengthening cooperation between state bodies, international organizations and the human rights community.In his welcoming remarks, Commissioner for Human Rights Artur Lastayev underlined that Kazakhstan continues its consistent efforts to humanize the penal system. He noted that the human rights protection must be ensured even beyond the walls of correctional institutions, and that a humane, rehabilitation-oriented penitentiary system is a key factor in reducing recidivism. Kazakhstan is steadily strengthening mechanisms to protect the rights of persons in places of deprivation of liberty, expanding public oversight and introducing international standards for the treatment of prisoners, whereas the gradual reform of the penal system has made it possible to significantly reduce the prison population.The UNDP Deputy Resident Representative in Kazakhstan Sukhrob Khojimаtov welcomed the country’s efforts to ensure human rights in closed institutions, Kazakhstan’s accession to the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention against Torture and the establishment of a National Preventive Mechanism (NPM), while stressing the importance of further strengthening its institutional capacity, ensuring the independence of monitoring visits and effectively implementing recommendations in practice.The EU Ambassador to the Republic of Kazakhstan Aleška Simkić emphasized the importance of projects implemented jointly with Kazakhstan in the areas of the rule of law and human rights, while highlighting the key role of international human rights mechanisms and standards in modernizing the national penitentiary system and strengthening guarantees of the rights of persons in places of deprivation of liberty.The Regional Representative of the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights for Central Asia Matilda Bogner noted the importance of the NPM and continued reforms of the penitentiary system in preventing torture.In his turn, the Ambassador-at-Large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Stanislav Vassilenko underlined the growing role of the institution of the Commissioner for Human Rights, the Coordinating Council, and the NPM. Their systematic monitoring, recommendations and expert work are an essential element of the national architecture for the protection of human rights. He recalled that Kazakhstan successfully presented its Fourth National Report under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) and its Third Periodic Report on the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) at the 144th session of the UN Human Rights Committee. UN experts highly commended the abolition of the death penalty, the strengthening of the Ombudsman institution and the NPM, as well as progress in promoting gender equality, political inclusion and steps to enhance the independence of the judiciary.The event brought together representatives of state bodies, the judiciary and law enforcement system, civil society institutions, as well as partners from international and regional organizations working in the field of human rights protection and penitentiary reform.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-pretoria/press/news/details/1129086?lang=kk

Nairobi, 9 December 2025 – as part of participation in the 7th session of the UN Environment Assembly, taking place in Nairobi from 8 to 12 December 2025, the delegation of Kazakhstan organized an official side event on the topic “Drying Seas and Lakes - A Global Catastrophe of the 21st Century: Regional Responses through the Cases of the Caspian and Aral Seas, and Experiences from Africa, the Americas, Europe, and Asia”The event was attended by delegations of UN member states, the UN leadership, including the Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme I.Anderson, the UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe T.Molchan, the Secretary-General of the Convention on Wetlands M. Mumba, the former Minister of Ecological Transition and Ambassador for the Environment of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France B.Pompili, the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea A.Orazbay.The delegation of Kazakhstan organized the official side event to draw the global community's attention to the problems of drying up seas and lakes and to demonstrate how Central Asia's experience can be useful for other regions.Forum participants examined regional challenges and opportunities related to the drying up of seas and lakes in countries across Africa, Latin America, and Asia, with an emphasis on integrated transboundary actions to restore ecosystems and strengthen community resilience. They highly praised Kazakhstan's efforts to address environmental issues, including the holding of the Regional Environmental Summit, which will be held in Astana in 2026 at the initiative of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.Tokayev. Kazakhstan's leadership in promoting sustainable development issues for Central Asian countries, as well as measures to preserve biodiversity and protect water resources, was particularly noted.Following the event, participants recognized the need for urgent and collaborative action to combat the drying up of seas and lakes as one of the greatest environmental threats of the 21st century, mobilize international cooperation between countries and regions to share knowledge, best practices, and innovative solutions in ecosystem restoration and integrated water resources management, and promote nature-based solutions as a universal and cost-effective tool for adapting to climate change and strengthening water security for all regions of the world.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-nairobi/press/news/details/1123220?lang=kk

Geneva, 10 December 2025 – On 10 and 12 December, the Trade Policy Review of Vanuatu is taking place at the headquarters of the World Trade Organization under the chairmanship of H.E. Ambassador Kairat Torebayev, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the WTO and Chair of the Trade Policy Review Body.The delegation of Vanuatu is led by H.E. Ambassador Sambuya Antas, Permanent Representative of Vanuatu to the WTO. During the meeting, Vanuatu presented information on its trade and economic developments, including progress under Vision 2030, measures to support economic recovery following natural disasters and the pandemic, reforms in digital trade and investment policies, and the modernization of trade facilitation procedures. Members also discussed efforts to strengthen export potential in agriculture, tourism and services, as well as steps to enhance the economy’s resilience to climate-related risks and natural disasters.WTO Members commended Vanuatu’s strong commitment to the multilateral trading system, its active engagement in the work of WTO bodies and in discussions on WTO reform, including on trade facilitation, investment facilitation, e-commerce and sustainable fisheries management. Members also underlined Vanuatu’s important role in advancing the climate agenda and advocating for the interests of small island developing states.Chair Torebayev thanked Vanuatu and WTO Members for a constructive and substantive exchange of views. He emphasized that Trade Policy Reviews are an essential mechanism for enhancing transparency, building trust and supporting reforms that foster sustainable economic growth and development.The Trade Policy Review of Vanuatu is the final Trade Policy Review scheduled in 2025. In total, 16 Trade Policy Reviews were conducted under the WTO’s Trade Policy Review Mechanism this year, contributing to greater openness and predictability in Members’ trade regimes. The next Trade Policy Review within the WTO will take place in February 2026 and will be dedicated to The Gambia.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-wto/press/news/details/1123229?lang=kk

During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on issues related to the stay of Kazakh citizens in the province, migration registration, as well as the provision of consular and migration services. Practical aspects of cooperation between the Consulate General and the Migration Directorate were discussed.To ensure timely response to various situations, working contacts were established and mechanisms for interaction were defined.The meeting was held in a constructive and businesslike atmosphere.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-izmir/press/news/details/1123230?lang=kk