On November 11–12, the 21st Kazakhstan-Russia Interregional Cooperation Forum was held in Uralsk. The event was attended by President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, members of government, regional akims, and representatives of business and expert circles.Kostanay Region was represented at the forum by Regional Akim Kumar Aksakalov, the only regional governor to speak at the plenary session. In his address, he presented the region's industrial development experience and outlined key areas for further economic growth.Industrialization and New TechnologiesThe regional governor noted that in the era of new industrialization, blue-collar jobs are once again becoming the driving force of the economy. Kazakhstan and Russia share a common goal: creating a society where human labor is at the center of public policy."Our peoples are united by labor achievements, industrial traditions, and respect for creators." Today, a new ideology of creation is being formed: "Engbek – Eldin tіregі," which means "The working man is the pride of the country," emphasized Kumar Aksakalov, Akim (Governor) of the region.Economic Growth and InvestmentAccording to the regional governor, Kostanay Oblast is currently one of the most dynamically developing regions in the country. Last year, economic growth was 8.3%, and this year, growth of over 7% is expected. Over the past 10 years, labor productivity has more than quadrupled.These results have been achieved thanks to active investment. Over the past three years, the region has attracted $3.8 billion, $1.5 billion of which is foreign direct investment.Major completed projects include the KamLitKZ plant for the production of engine blocks and cylinder heads for trucks, a drive axle plant (investment: $300.1 million, 650 jobs), and a full-cycle KIA automobile plant, opened this year, creating 1,500 new jobs.Transport and Production InfrastructureInfrastructure projects are being actively implemented in the region. One of the key areas is the construction of a transport and logistics complex with a capacity of 400,000 containers, or over 11 million tons of cargo per year. It will become the country's third international port and the second landlocked dry port.Capital-intensive projects in the mining and agro-industrial sectors, totaling over $4 billion, are also being developed. Overall, the region has formed a pool of 76 investment projects worth over $5.2 billion.Personnel Training and Youth InitiativesThe regional akim (governor) paid special attention to the training of engineering and technical personnel in his speech. Local universities have launched double-degree programs with leading global universities, as well as Higher Schools of Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, Energy, and IT.More than 60% of workers at new production facilities are young professionals under 35. To support them, the region is implementing the "Kostanay Zhastary" program, which offers preferential mortgages at 6% per annum."The working person of the 21st century is the person of the future: intelligent, literate, and creative. Being a worker means building the future of your country," the regional akim emphasized in concluding his speech.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1104418?lang=kk

Amidst increasing global freshwater shortages, Kazakhstan is taking an important step toward sustainable energy development. The Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology of the Republic of Kazakhstan has approved the national standard ST RK ISO 4789:2025 "Guidelines for Wastewater Treatment and Reuse in Thermal Power Plants," identical to the international standard ISO 4789:2023. This is the first document of its kind introduced in the country, and it sets new benchmarks for water use in the energy sector.Water scarcity is becoming one of the most pressing global challenges today. Growing populations, urbanization, and industrial growth are driving enormous demand for water resources. Research shows that thermal power plants consume approximately half of all industrial water withdrawals globally, meaning that as energy production grows, pressure on water resources will only increase. Despite the rapid development of renewable energy, in 2020, 64% of the world's electricity was still generated from fossil fuels.Thermal power plants remain the largest users of water and sources of wastewater containing a wide range of chemical and organic contaminants. Their untreated discharge poses a serious threat to ecosystems and the health of water bodies. Reusing treated wastewater at thermal power plants is not just a technological solution, but a strategy that offers a double benefit: water conservation and environmental protection.Many countries are already moving in this direction. In the United States, China, Japan, and several countries, programs are being implemented under the auspices of the International Energy Agency to stimulate wastewater recycling and transition to zero-liquid-discharge systems. The implementation of the Kazakhstan standard ST RK ISO 4789:2025 reflects the same global trend. It aims to improve water use efficiency, implement advanced membrane, biological, and chemical treatment technologies, and create conditions for wastewater reuse in production cycles.This step will not only help reduce water consumption in the energy sector but also strengthen the industry's environmental sustainability, ensuring a balance between industrial development and the conservation of natural resources. Kazakhstan is thus joining the ranks of countries setting a new standard for environmental responsibility in the 21st-century energy sector.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti-ktrm/press/news/details/1104419?lang=kk

As part of the measures to ensure law and order under the instructions of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the National Guard has strengthened the security of correctional institutions across the country.Since the beginning of 2025, 36 cases of confiscation of prohibited items have been recorded at transport checkpoints of the Penal Correction System.Operational analysis shows that the introduction of round-the-clock patrols of adjacent territories by National Guard servicemen, in cooperation with police departments and the Department of the Penal Correction System, has produced positive results in blocking channels for smuggling prohibited items into correctional facilities.During this period, 128 smuggling attempts were prevented, including 7 involving the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).A notable example of vigilance was demonstrated by Private Adlet Nurlanuly, a rifleman of the inspection group guarding Facility No. 55.On November 11, 2025, in the city of Lenger, at approximately 3:00 p.m., during a vehicle inspection at the facility entrance, Private Nurlanuly discovered prohibited items cleverly hidden inside a cement bag.As a result of his careful and professional actions, the following items were seized:Mobile phones — 10 unitsSIM cards — 11 unitsChargers — 2 unitsIt is worth noting that around one thousand National Guard servicemen are deployed daily to maintain security and prevent the smuggling or transfer of prohibited items into correctional institutions.This incident highlights the high level of vigilance, professionalism, and discipline of National Guard servicemen who, in close coordination with the Penal Correction System, ensure security and legality within correctional facilities.#ЗАҢМЕНТӘРТІП#ЗАКОНИПОРЯДОКPress Service of the National GuardMinistry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1104420?lang=kk

      When the harvestends,it's time to preparefor the nextseason.Oneof the importantstepsis to checkhowhealthy the seeds are.Forthis purpose, a phytopathologicalanalysis is performed.Phytopathologicalanalysisis the testing of seedsfordiseases.Expertscheckwhetherthere are pathogenson the seedsthatcanharmfutureplants.      Why do they do this in autumn and winter? Because it is at this time that there is enough time to carry out all the checks.       During the reporting period, 4,150 tons of grain seeds were examined: Wheat — 3,590 tons, Barley — 460 tons, Oats — 100 tons.      Theanalysisrevealedthe following diseases:helminthosporiosis,fusarium,penicillium.      If the seeds are infected,theymust be treated—this is calledpickling. It is alsoworthchoosingvarieties that are resistanttodiseasesandmonitoringthestorageconditions of seeds.     Why is this important? Because healthy seeds are the key to a good harvest.  Denisovsky district branch Republican State Institution «Republican Methodological Center for Phytosanitary Diagnostics and Forecasts» Committee of State Inspection in the agro-industrial complex of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of azakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-denisov-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1104429?lang=kk

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On December 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM, a meeting will be held between Mendykarinsky District Akim G.M. Bekbaev and residents of the Mikhailovsky Rural District.Location: Mikhailovka village, in the community center.In preparation for the meeting, questions and suggestions from residents are being accepted. Inquiries can be sent via WhatsApp to the following number: 8-705-162-80-87.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-mendykarin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1119363?lang=kk

The Unified Accumulative Pension Fund (UAPF) provides a variety of services to Kazakhstanis digitally and continues to develop them, adapting to client needs. The 24/7 availability of the Fund's services on its website and mobile app is a key factor in increasing depositor interest.From January 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025, the Fund provided 33.7 million services to the population. Of these, 20 million were provided electronically, and 12.6 million were automated. Thus, the share of automated, electronic, and remote services amounted to 97.9% of the total. A total of 724,400 services were provided in person, including 708,900 directly at the Fund's offices.As a reminder, all pension accounts are opened with the UAPF automatically upon receipt of the first contribution. Also, target requirements are automatically accrued to citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan who have not reached the age of 18, and target savings accounts (TSA) are opened to record and pay out target savings to adult recipients of target savings under the National Fund for Children program.In total, during the reporting period, the total number of individual pension savings accounts (IPSA) opened automatically for all types of individual pension contributions, as well as notional pension savings accounts (CPSA) for recording employer’s compulsory pension contributions (ECPC) transferred by the employer from its own funds, and target savings accounts (TSA, opened for recording and paying out target savings to recipients of target savings under the National Fund for Children program) amounted to 1.2 million units.Receiving statements from IPSA, NPSA, and TSA remains the most popular service. Since the beginning of the year, 21.7 million statements have been issued for all account types, 18.3 million of which were issued electronically and 2.9 million automatically. UAPF reminds that receiving account information through your personal account is the most convenient, reliable, and efficient way to monitor your pension savings. The service operates online 24/7, allowing you to receive up-to-date information at any time and from anywhere. Account information is available not only through the UAPF mobile app and personal account on the UAPF website, but also through the egov.kz portal or the e-government mobile app. This provides additional convenience for users who prefer to interact with government services through a unified platform. UAPF notes that, starting in 2025, the annual automatic mailing of statements will no longer be provided. However, it is still possible to receive information about the status of pension savings by mail by submitting a corresponding request to the UAPF address.In addition to receiving statements in their personal account on the website and in the mobile app, contributors (beneficiaries) can use services such as making changes and additions to their account details, obtaining a certificate of account availability, submitting an application for the appointment of pension benefits in connection with the establishment of a disability of groups 1 or 2 indefinitely or in connection with reaching the age of fifty through voluntary pension contributions, tracking the status of a pension benefit application, transferring a portion of pension savings to an investment portfolio manager (IPM), forecasting future pension calculations using a pension calculator, etc. For example, since the beginning of the year, 56.4 thousand applications from contributors have been received to transfer a portion of their pension savings to the IPM trust management, of which 53.9 thousand were in electronic format.For the nine months since the beginning of 2025, 104.2 thousand applications for changing account details have been received, 98.3 thousand of which were submitted at the Fund's offices.When seeking a service from UAPF specialists, contributors typically receive additional consultations and advice on savings management. As part of outreach efforts, 38,300 road shows were held, attended by 781,400 people. The number of materials published in the media based on UAPF announcements amounted to 32,100.The number of contributor and beneficiary inquiries received through feedback channels (call center, website consultations, instant messaging, social media, and other communication channels) amounted to 395,200.As a reminder, any company can request an on-site presentation and consultation on the funded pension system by simply calling the call center at 1418 or through the Fund's website or mobile app.UAPF consulting services can be obtained through instant messengers (chat bot in WhatsApp and Viber at +7 777 000 14 18), call center at 1418 (free call within Kazakhstan), on the corporate website enpf.kz, as well as on the official UAPF pages on social networks Instagram, Facebook, VKontakte, Telegram, Odnoklassniki.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-samar/press/news/details/1104226?lang=kk

In the capital, a mini-football tournament for the Cup of the Commander of Military Unit 3656 of the National Guard was held among the military units of the Astana Garrison.The competition brought together teams from the Armed Forces, the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Aviation Service of the National Security Committee, the Border Control Department of Astana, as well as the combined team “Guardsman”. A total of 12 teams competed on the field.After intense and dynamic matches, the results were as follows:1st place — team of Military Unit 3656 of the National Guard2nd place — team of Military Unit 5573 of the National Guard3rd place — team of Military Unit 6636 of the National GuardIn addition, the best players in individual categories were recognized:Best Goalkeeper — Senior Sergeant Timofey Kiforu (Military Unit 3656)Best Forward — Major Nurlan Ibragimov (Military Unit 5573)Best Defender — Nurzhan Utegenov (“Guardsman” team)Top Scorer — Private Sultonbek Kuchkarov (Military Unit 3656)Best Player of the Tournament — Private Ansar Igenov (Military Unit 3656)The tournament served as an excellent opportunity to strengthen team spirit and maintain the physical fitness of the servicemen. It promotes perseverance, mutual support, and the pursuit of excellence — both in service and in everyday life.Press Service of the National GuardMinistry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1104210?lang=kk

In the Mirolyubovsky rural district, on an ongoing basis, weekly, prices are monitored for the list of socially significant food products listed below, for which the surcharge to the prices of the manufacturer or supplier should not exceed 15%.1 White sugar - granulated sugar2 Sunflower oil3 Wheat flour of the first grade4 Chicken meat (thigh and tibia with adjacent flesh)5 Wheat bread made from flour of the first grade6 Beef (shoulder-thoracic part with (shaped) bones)7 Horns (weight)8 Pasteurized milk 2.5% fat content in soft packaging9 Buckwheat groats (kernels, weight)10 Kefir 2.5% fat content in a soft package11 Ground rice (round grain, weight)12 Butter (unsalted, at least 72.5% fat content, without fillers and vegetable fats)13 Potatoes14 Carrots canteen16 Chicken eggs (1 category)17 Onion18 Table salt (except "Extra")19 White cabbage20 Cottage cheese with 5 - 9% fat content.The store owners provide the members of the monitoring group with invoices for the specified products. Information about the results of the price monitoring is sent to the district Department of Entrepreneurship and Tourism.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-samar-mirolubovka/press/news/details/1104183?lang=kk

Bangkok,12 November 2025 - The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) participated in the sixth meeting of the Working Group on Dry Ports, held at the organization’s headquarters in Bangkok.Following the meeting, the Working Group endorsed Kazakhstan’s proposal for the official inclusion of two Kazakhstan's logistics terminals in the list of “dry ports” of international importance for the member States of UN ESCAP.Dostyk TransTerminal LLP and the GLOBAL CITY Trade and Logistics Complex of Alfarukh LLP have demonstrated a high level of compliance with international standards established for terminals within the regional transport corridors of Asia and the Pacific.Their inclusion in the UN ESCAP Network of Dry Ports will ensure that these logistics centers are reflected in official UN maps and databases, creating new opportunities to strengthen international cooperation, enhance Kazakhstan’s transit potential, and attract investment into the country’s transport and logistics infrastructure.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-thailand/press/news/details/1104186?lang=kk

      В рамках районного этапа смотра художественной самодеятельности «Өнеріміз саған, Қазақстан!» 11 ноября в Пешковском сельском клубе библиотекарь организовала книжную выставку «Моя Родина – Казахстан!», на которой представлена литература о значимых памятных датах и юбилярах 2025 года. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay-fedorov/press/news/details/1104194?lang=kk

   12 ноября в Чисто Чандакском сельском клубе состоялся  I этап творческого отчёта самодеятельных коллективов и отдельных исполнителей клубных учреждений района - ХХIV районный конкурс-фестиваль самодеятельного народного творчества «Өнеріміз саған, Казақстан!» , посвящённый 30 - летию Конституции Республики Казахстан и 30- летию со дня образования Ассамблеи народа Казахстана.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay-fedorov/press/news/details/1104198?lang=kk

12 ноября в Банновском сельском клубе состоялся  I этап творческого отчёта самодеятельных коллективов и отдельных исполнителей клубных учреждений района - ХХIV районный конкурс-фестиваль самодеятельного народного творчества «Өнеріміз саған, Казақстан!» , посвящённый 30 - летию Конституции Республики Казахстан и 30- летию со дня образования Ассамблеи народа Казахстана.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay-fedorov/press/news/details/1104200?lang=kk

Muscat, November 12, 2025 – The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Sultanate of Oman Aidarbek Tumatov, held a meeting with the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources of the Sultanate of Oman Dr. Saud bin Hamood Al Habsi. During the discussions, prospects for cooperation in the agricultural sector were explored, including the potential for regular supplies of high-quality agricultural products from Kazakhstan to the Omani market, which was met with keen interest by the Omani side.In light of Oman’s ongoing efforts to ensure food security, the Omani side requested a list of Kazakhstani companies specializing in food exports to establish business relations with relevant Omani enterprises.The parties also reviewed the capabilities of Oman’s seaport warehouse infrastructure for long-term storage of food products in large quantities, as well as the potential for exporting fresh seafood and other marine products from Oman to Kazakhstan.At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides clarified the import regulations and veterinary and sanitary requirements for agricultural products entering the Sultanate. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-muscat/press/news/details/1104159?lang=kk

Geneva, 12 November 2025 – Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva Erzhan Kazykhan presented his credentials to the Director-General of the UN Office at Geneva Tatyana Valovaya and officially assumed his duties.During the conversation, Ambassador Kazykhan conveyed greetings from the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and reaffirmed Kazakhstan's continued support for the work of the UNOG. Ms. Valovaya, in turn, welcomed Kazakhstan's active involvement within the UN and briefed the Permanent Representative on the Office's key activities.The parties also discussed the implementation of joint projects and multilateral events, as well as prospects for further promotion of Kazakhstan's major international initiatives in Geneva. Particular attention was paid to the activities of the UN Regional Centre for the Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty and the Regional Ecological Summit scheduled to be held next year in Astana.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-geneva/press/news/details/1104163?lang=kk

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Brussels, November 12, 2025 – Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Afghanistan, Mr. Yerkin Tukumov, paid a working visit to Brussels to participate in the seventh meeting of the European Union and Central Asian Special Representatives and Envoys for Afghanistan.The event was attended by representatives from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, as well as the EU Special Representative for Afghanistan, Mr. Gilles Bertrand, and the EU Special Representative for Central Asia, Mr. Edvardas Štiprais.During the meeting, participants discussed the current situation in Afghanistan, emphasizing the importance of continuing humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people and enhancing regional efforts to ensure stability in the country.Following the meeting, the parties noted the need to achieve lasting peace and sustainable development in Afghanistan and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation between Central Asian countries and the European Union in support of the Afghan people.The dialogue platform “Meetings of the EU and Central Asian Special Representatives and Envoys for Afghanistan,” established in 2021, serves as an important mechanism for regular exchanges of views and coordination of approaches to Afghan-related issues.Ahead of the main meeting, Mr. Tukumov took part in the round table discussion titled “Afghanistan and the Climate Crisis: Local Realities, Regional Pathways, Global Stakes”, organized by the European External Action Service (EEAS) and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Brussels. The discussion focused on the impact of climate change on Afghanistan’s socio-economic situation, as well as on opportunities for regional cooperation in sustainable development and climate adaptation.As part of the working visit, Mr. Tukumov also held separate meetings with the EU Special Representatives for Afghanistan and Central Asia, Mr. Gilles Bertrand and Mr. Edvardas Štiprais, as well as with representatives of the EU Delegation in Kabul, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), the Aga Khan Foundation in Afghanistan, the “Afghanistan Analysts Network” of the University of Gothenburg (Sweden), and the Centre for the Study of Afghanistan and South Asia.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brussels/press/news/details/1104112?lang=kk

Amman, 12 November 2025. A meeting was held in the Senate of the Parliament of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan between the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Jordan, H.E. Mr.Talgat Shaldanbay, and the Chairman of the Kazakhstan-Jordan Friendship Committee, H.E. Major General Mahmoud Al-Freihat (Retd).The parties discussed prospects for strengthening interparliamentary cooperation between the two countries, emphasizing its role as an important instrument for advancing political and humanitarian cooperation.Ambassador recalled his meeting on 1 October of this year with the President of the Jordanian Senate, H.E. Mr.Faisal Al-Fayez, noting that parliamentary diplomacy serves as an effective mechanism for implementing high-level agreements. Both sides expressed their readiness to further deepen contacts between the parliaments of Kazakhstan and Jordan.The Ambassador also provided a brief overview of Kazakhstan’s socio-economic development, highlighting its steady positive dynamics, the growth of the industrial and agricultural sectors, and the ongoing diversification of the economy.During the conversation, the parties discussed possible forms of enhancing parliamentary cooperation, including holding sessions of friendship groups between the two parliaments in an online format.Chairman H.E. Major General Mahmoud Al-Freihat (Retd) expressed his support for regular interparliamentary contacts and emphasized the importance of further expanding dialogue between the legislative bodies of Kazakhstan and Jordan.The meeting took place in an atmosphere of trust and mutual understanding, confirming the shared commitment to the consistent strengthening of bilateral relations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-amman/press/news/details/1104105?lang=kk

The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Georgia, Malik Murzalin, took part in a reception dedicated to Georgian Diplomat Day.During the event, President of Georgia Mikheil Kavelashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze, Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia Shalva Papuashvili, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia Maka Botchorishvili addressed the audience.It was mentioned that the patriotism, dedication, and high professionalism of Georgian diplomats contribute to achieving Georgia's foreign policy goals, protecting the country's national interests on the international stage, and strengthening its sovereignty.The Embassy of Kazakhstan takes this opportunity to congratulate its Georgian friends and colleagues on their professional day and wish them good health, well-being and new endeavours for the prosperity of Georgia.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-tbilisi/press/news/details/1104107?lang=kk

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