Today, District Akim Zhandos Erkinbek held a ceremonial reception to honor the pride of the district — athletes who achieved outstanding results at international and national competitions in combat sambo and Kazakh wrestling.From September 18 to 22 of this year, the World Cup in combat sambo among adults was held in Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan, and the national “Ak Biday” tournament in Kazakh wrestling took place in Ushkonyr village, Almaty region. Our local athletes proudly represented the country and raised the district’s prestige by taking top places on the podium.At the event, organized to foster youth interest in sports, Zhandos Erkinbek stated:“You serve as role models for young people through your hard work, enhance the prestige of sports in our society, and make a significant contribution to strengthening the national spirit. Every one of your achievements is clear evidence of the systematic work carried out in our district. We will continue to strengthen efforts to develop sports infrastructure and support mass sports,” he emphasized.During the ceremony, the winning athletes received Letters of Appreciation and commemorative gifts on behalf of the district akim. The “Golden Autumn – 2025” district sports festival was also concluded, and the victorious teams were honored.Speeches were delivered by the Chairman of the District Maslikhat Adil Koshalakov, Chairman of the Veterans Council Askar Merekov, and sports veteran Erkin Atabayev, who shared their heartfelt congratulations and words of encouragement with the athletes.It is worth noting that over the past two years, three new fitness and wellness centers have been opened in the district, along with four children’s playgrounds and modern sports grounds — an important step in promoting a healthy lifestyle.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-karmakshy/press/news/details/1086497?lang=kk

A guest lecture by Botagoz Zhakselekova, Vice Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan, took place at Maqsut Narikbayev University. The topic of the meeting — “The Ministry of Justice in the Digital Age” — sparked great interest and lively discussion among future legal professionals.During the lecture, the Vice Minister spoke about the Ministry’s key areas of focus, placing particular emphasis on digital transformation and the integration of artificial intelligence into the agency’s business processes.Special attention was given to issues of intellectual property in the context of rapid technological advancement. Botagoz Zhakselekova introduced students to the new digital platform QazCopyright, designed to ensure transparent copyright management and fair compensation for rights holders.However, the most valuable part of the event was not just the information shared, but the inspiration it brought. Many students noted that the lecture helped them see the justice system in a new light — as a space for real change, a chance to be involved in the legislative process, and an opportunity to help build the legal state of the future.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/1086503?lang=kk

Addis Ababa, October 14, 2025 – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia H.E. Mr. Zhalgas Adilbayev presented his credentials to H.E. Taye Atske-Selassie the President of Ethiopia.During the solemn ceremony, Ambassador Zhalgas Adilbayev conveyed the greetings and warm wishes of H.E. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev,  President of Kazakhstan, and emphasized Kazakhstan's readiness for the further strengthening of comprehensive and mutually beneficial cooperation with Ethiopia.President of Ethiopia in his turn expressed his confidence in further strengthening of friendly ties between Kazakhstan and Ethiopia and wished to the Ambassador success during his diplomatic mission.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-addis-ababa/press/news/details/1086303?lang=kk

Today, a government meeting chaired by Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov was held. The agenda included the country's socio-economic development for January-September, the results of republican budget execution, and government resolutions. Regional Akim Nurlybek Nalibayev participated via conference call.Following the government meeting, at a meeting chaired by the regional governor, priorities for these and other issues were identified, and instructions were given to responsible industry leaders.«We must fully and promptly utilize the budget and ensure growth in target indicators and metrics for our region. I strongly warn you that failure to perform this work at the required level will result in the accountability of senior management.One of the pressing issues today is price stabilization for socially important food products. Keep prices under strict daily control. Propose specific measures to improve the operation of social stores to ensure effective product sales."Furthermore, JSC SPK Baikonur is purchasing products for the regional stabilization fund at low prices. City and district akimats must ensure the delivery of products allocated for each month according to the schedule and organize their sale to the public at established prices», - said Nurlybek Mashbekovich.The regional akim noted that events of socio-political significance will take place in the coming days. In this regard, he instructed that the stability of the socio-political situation be kept under special control. It is necessary to organize security guards in crowded areas and strengthen security measures.Furthermore, utility services must operate uninterruptedly. Particular attention should be paid to the stability of gas, water, and electricity networks, as well as the full supply of heat to multi-story residential buildings and social facilities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1086321?lang=kk

ALMATY – The outcomes of the Almaty Business-2025 program were presented by Berik Kusainov, Chairman of the Board of JSC "Almaty Finance," during a briefing at the Almaty Regional Communications Service.Berik Kusainov reported that in the first nine months of 2025, Almaty Finance and its microfinance organization "MFO Almaty" financed 70 projects to the tune of 9.8 billion tenge, which led to the creation of 793 new jobs. "Support was provided to entrepreneurs in a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing and processing, healthcare, education, social entrepreneurship, the creative economy, tourism, sports, and public services," he noted.Since the program's launch, subsidiaries and affiliates of "Almaty SPRC" have financed a total of 774 projects, with a combined value of 52.7 billion tenge, creating 6,168 jobs. The largest share of funding was allocated to projects in manufacturing and processing (32%), healthcare (14%), social entrepreneurship (9%), tourism (7%), the creative industry (7%), the service sector (6%), and education (5%). The program also financed the construction of 18 small industrial parks.A budgetary allocation of 25.6 billion tenge was leveraged through a revolving fund mechanism to secure total financing of 52.7 billion tenge. The Bostandyk and Alatau districts were the leaders in terms of the number of projects financed.Program Background:The Almaty Business-2025 program was approved in 2019 by the Almaty City Maslikhat. Its primary goals are to foster entrepreneurship and improve access to business financing. For its implementation, JSC "Almaty Finance" and its subsidiary "MFO Almaty" were established and integrated into the "Almaty SPRC" group of companies.The program provides preferential lending to micro, small, and medium-sized businesses (MSBs). Loans are offered for up to 7 years at annual interest rates of either 2% or 6%. The 2% rate is available to low-income large families, individuals with disabilities (Group I and II), families raising children with special needs, and residents of small industrial parks. The 6% rate is intended for both existing and start-up MSB entities in Almaty.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/1086329?lang=kk

One of the important areas in the work of social protection agencies is the provision of social assistance to low-income citizens.As of October 1, 2025, the TSA was assigned to 1,677 families (compared to the same period in 2024, the number of TSA recipients decreased by 533 families or 24.1%).There is also a monthly additional payment for children from 1 to 6 years old, 2,119 children from among the recipients of the TSA have been assigned.Of the able–bodied TSA recipients, 361 people or 100% of those in need of employment are involved in active employment measures.At the same time, according to the decisions of district and city local representative bodies, certain categories of needy citizens receive social assistance from the local budget.In total, social support measures have covered more than 11,000 people, including people with disabilities, low-income families, people with socially significant illnesses, people released from prison, veterans of the Great Patriotic War, veterans of military operations on the territory of other states, home front workers, veterans equated with veterans of the Great Patriotic War in terms of benefits..Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1086349?lang=kk

Astana, October 14, 2025 – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan presented the outcomes of its review of national reports on the implementation of commitments under the Universal Periodic Review of the UN Human Rights Council and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Representatives from over 50 diplomatic missions and 12 international organizations participated in the event.The keynote addresses were delivered by Botagoz Zhakselekova, Vice Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Didar Temenov, Director of the Department of Multilateral Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.B.Zhakselekova provided a detailed overview of comprehensive changes in legislation and law enforcement practices, including simplifying the registration procedure for political parties, introducing a 30% quota for women, youth, and persons with disabilities in elected bodies, expanding the powers and strengthening the independence of the Ombudsman, adopting a law on peaceful assemblies, launching the petition system, as well as strengthening penalties for domestic violence and measures to combat torture and human trafficking.During the briefing D. Temenov expressed gratitude to the representatives of UN member states for their support of Kazakhstan's political and democratic reforms. He particularly recalled the opinion of UN Human Rights Committee experts noting the positive changes in the country's human rights legislation and measures to improve human rights institutions. The Kazakh diplomat also praised the high level of cooperation with the UN and the OSCE in this area.Acting UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan/Director of the World Health Organization Country Office Skender Syla and Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Astana Alexey Rogov confirmed their readiness for further engagement with Kazakhstan in the promotion and protection of human rights.Participants expressed interest in the information on Kazakhstan's plans to implement the recommendations received following the defense of these reports and noted the importance of continuing Kazakhstan's constructive dialogue with international human rights mechanisms.On January 23, 2025, during the 48th session of the Working Group of the Universal Periodic Review of the UN Human Rights Council, Kazakhstan's Fourth Periodic Report on the implementation of its human rights obligations and recommendations received in the previous review was presented. Delegations from over 100 states participated in the discussion, expressing their full support for the measures taken to implement democratic reforms and welcoming the adoption of concrete steps to strengthen fundamental human rights and freedoms in Kazakhstan.On June 25, 2025, during the 144th session of the UN Human Rights Committee, Kazakhstan's Third Periodic Report on the implementation of its obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights was presented. Following the consideration of the report, members of the UN Human Rights Committee commended the constructive dialogue and commended Kazakhstan's efforts, particularly noting the abolition of the death penalty, strengthening the institution of the ombudsman and the national preventive mechanism, promoting gender equality, and measures to strengthen the independence of the judiciary.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1086370?lang=kk

Madrid, October 13 – On October 11, 2025, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Spain Danat Musayev met with Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) Zurab Pololikashvili at the headquarters of UN Tourism in Madrid.During the constructive conversation, topical issues of cooperation between Kazakhstan and UN Tourism were discussed, including the development of sustainable tourism, the promotion of Kazakhstan's tourism potential, as well as the intensification of bilateral cooperation within the framework of the Organization's activities.The parties paid special attention to preparations for the 1st UN Tourism Regional Conference on Europe, dedicated to the empowerment of women in the field of tourism, which will be held on October 22-23, 2025 in Almaty. The meeting participants expressed confidence that the upcoming forum will become a significant international platform for developing practical solutions aimed at enhancing the role of women in the tourism industry.Ambassador D.Musayev expressed gratitude to the Secretary General for supporting Kazakhstan's initiatives and confirmed his readiness to further deepen cooperation with the Organization. In turn, Z.Pololikashvili noted the role of Kazakhstan as an important partner of UN Tourism in the region and expressed confidence in the successful holding of the conference in Almaty.Following the meeting, the parties agreed to maintain regular contacts and continue working together to strengthen partnerships.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-madrid/press/news/details/1086403?lang=kk

The Commissioner for Human Rights in the Republic of Kazakhstan held a Side Event dedicated to combating domestic violence on the margins of the OSCE/ODIHR Human Dimension Conference in Warsaw. During the event, Ombudsperson presented the latest national developments and reforms in this area.Kazakhstan has joined the Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) and its Optional Protocol, and became the first country in the post-Soviet space to adopt a law on domestic violence, legally defining the phenomenon and establishing responsibility for it.To date, a number of additional systemic measures have been adopted. Battery and minor bodily harm have been recriminalized. Reconciliation is no longer permitted in cases involving violence against minors or in cases of repeated acts of battery or minor harm.Criminal liability has been introduced for sexual harassment of minors, as well as for aiding or inciting suicide. Rape of a minor is now punishable only by life imprisonment.The punishment for kidnapping has been increased to up to 15 years in prison, and up to 10 years for unlawful confinement.Criminal liability has been introduced for coercion into marriage with a maximum penalty of up to 10 years of imprisonment.This legal framework combines preventive measures with strict accountability for domestic violence offenses.The effectiveness of these measures is confirmed by statistics. The number of domestic homicides has decreased by 32%, cases of serious bodily harm by 17%, and cases of moderate bodily harm by 11%. These results have been achieved through an 11% increase in the accountability of perpetrators, the active use of protective orders and special requirements, as well as deep cultural changes within society.«Although battery and minor bodily harm have been classified as criminal offenses since last year, the total number of administrative cases continues to grow. This is linked to strengthened prevention efforts, early conflict resolution, and, most importantly, a changing mindset and family culture that rejects the silencing of domestic violence», emphasized Artur Lastayev.He underlined that «the protection of the rights of women and children and the fight against domestic violence will always remain in the focus of the Human Rights Institution’s constant attention».Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ombudsman-ulytau-oblysy/press/news/details/1088537?lang=kk

Athens, October 13, 2025 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Greece Timur Sultangozhin met with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece Harry Theoharis.During the talks, the sides exchanged views on a wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening political dialogue and developing economic ties between Kazakhstan and Greece.Ambassador Sultangozhin presented information on the ongoing economic reforms in Kazakhstan and measures aimed at attracting foreign investment, emphasizing the country’s openness to Greek companies and readiness to deepen business partnership.Deputy Minister Theoharis noted that Kazakhstan is an important and reliable partner of Greece in Central Asia, with which Athens seeks to build long-term and mutually beneficial relations.Special attention was paid to preparations for the next session of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic and Technological Cooperation, as well as to potential areas of collaboration in the fields of transport and logistics.The sides also reviewed the status of several bilateral agreements under discussion, including those on air services, mutual protection of investments, taxation, and regulation of digital assets.At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides confirmed their intention to continue constructive interaction and coordination of efforts to further expand Kazakhstan–Greece partnership in areas of mutual interest.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-athens/press/news/details/1086447?lang=kk

Lakitelek, October 1, 2025 – The team of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Hungary, at the invitation of Mr. Sándor Lezsák, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly (Parliament) of Hungary, took part in the opening matches of the FootGolf tournament held at the Lakitelek Népfőiskola sports complex.The tournament brought together representatives of the diplomatic missions of Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan, as well as students from Central Asian countries studying at Hungarian universities.The event was held in a friendly and sporting atmosphere and served as an effective platform for strengthening cooperation and informal interaction between the diplomatic corps and the youth of the region.It should be noted that Mr. Sándor Lezsák, Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Hungary, actively supports the development of this sport in the country. Thanks to his efforts, a modern FootGolf course was established at the Lakitelek Népfőiskola complex, which has become a center for sporting and cultural events aimed at fostering friendship and cooperation between nations.As a result of the tournament, the team of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan won first place in the team competition and third place in the individual category.For reference: FootGolf is a sport combining elements of football and golf. The player must complete a course of 9 or 18 holes, each 53 centimeters in diameter, by kicking a football into each hole in as few strokes as possible. The competitions are held on specially designed FootGolf courses.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-budapest/press/news/details/1086450?lang=kk

Budapest, October 11, 2025 - The team of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Hungary took part in the 40th anniversary SPAR Budapest Marathon Festival, one of the largest sporting events in Hungary, which annually brings together thousands of running enthusiasts from all over the world.The Embassy’s team, consisting of four staff members, joined the 8-kilometer relay race held along the picturesque banks of the Danube River. The festival featured more than 160 teams, including representatives of diplomatic missions, international organizations accredited in Hungary, as well as Hungarian companies and public associations.The participation of the Embassy’s team reflected Kazakhstan’s commitment to strengthening friendship among nations, promoting sports and a healthy lifestyle, and encouraging the diplomatic corps’ active involvement in Hungary’s public life.The SPAR Budapest Marathon Festival, held annually since 1984, is regarded as one of the most prestigious running events in Central Europe. This year, the festival gathered more than 20,000 participants from 80 countries, including both professional athletes and amateurs.The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan expresses its gratitude to the organizers for the excellent organization of the event and for creating an atmosphere of unity, inspiration, and sporting spirit.For reference: The marathon included a wide range of races - from children’s runs to the classic 42-kilometer distance passing through Budapest’s historic center, its bridges across the Danube, and the city’s most iconic landmarks.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-budapest/press/news/details/1086452?lang=kk

Montreal, 30 September 2025. On the sidelines of the 42nd Session of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly, the Head of the Delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Chairperson of the Civil Aviation Committee of the Ministry of Transport Ms. Saltanat Tompieva, and the Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan to ICAO Mr. Timur Tlegenov met with ICAO Council President Mr. Salvatore Sciacchitano.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and future prospects of cooperation between Kazakhstan and ICAO, as well as the priority areas for the development of civil aviation in Kazakhstan.Ms. Tompieva informed her interlocutor about Kazakhstan’s key priorities in civil aviation, including the further harmonization of national legislation with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), the enhancement of flight safety and aviation security, and the development of international connectivity and the country’s transit potential. She also highlighted that this year Kazakhstan has, for the first time, submitted more than 30 working and information papers to the Assembly, reflecting the country’s active position on a broad range of international civil aviation issues.Mr. Sciacchitano highly commended Kazakhstan’s progress in the aviation sector and recalled with appreciation his meeting with the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan during his recent visit. The ICAO Council President expressed confidence in the continued strengthening of the partnership and reaffirmed ICAO’s readiness to support Kazakhstan’s initiatives in the field of civil aviation.At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties agreed to continue their practical engagement on ongoing and prospective projects, including Kazakhstan’s participation in ICAO’s international initiatives.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kazakhstanicao/press/news/details/1086086?lang=kk

September 30, 2025, Montreal. On the sidelines of the 42nd Session of the ICAO Assembly, a meeting was held at the Office of the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) between the Head of the Kazakh delegation, Ms. Saltanat Tompieva, Chairwoman of the Civil Aviation Committee of the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Mr. Timur Tlegenov, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to ICAO, with Mr. Tahir Nazarov, Director of the Civil Aviation Agency under the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and Mr. Daniyar Bostonov, Director of the State Civil Aviation Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic.During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues of bilateral cooperation in the field of civil aviation and exchanged views on key topics of international civil aviation.The brotherly and good-neighborly nature of Kazakhstan’s relations with Kyrgyz Republic and Uzbekistan was noted, along with the shared understanding and alignment of approaches on major areas of cooperation in the aviation sector.A separate topic of discussion was the development of cooperation within the framework of the Eurasian Civil Aviation Conference (EACAC), established in November 2024. The members of this structure are Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, while Mongolia holds observer status.The Secretary General of EACAC is Mr. Talgat Lastayev, Vice Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the President of EACAC is Mr. Tahir Nazarov, Director of the Civil Aviation Agency under the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Uzbekistan.Генеральным секретарём EACAC является Вице-министр транспорта Республики Казахстан г-н Талгат Ластаев, а Президентом EACAC – Директор Агентства гражданской авиации при Министерстве транспорта Республики Узбекистан г-н Тахир Назаров.   Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kazakhstanicao/press/news/details/1086091?lang=kk

September 25, 2025, Montreal, ICAO Headquarters. On the sidelines of the 42nd Session of the ICAO Assembly, Head of the Delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Chairwoman of the Civil Aviation Committee of the Ministry of Transport, Ms. Saltanat Tompieva, together with the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to ICAO, Mr. Timur Tlegenov, held a working meeting with the Director of the Air Navigation Bureau of ICAO, Ms. Michèle Merkle.During the meeting, the parties reviewed the measures undertaken by Kazakhstan to enhance flight safety.The Kazakh side informed Ms. Merkle about the progress of the investigation into the crash of the “Azerbaijan Airlines” aircraft that occurred near Aktau on December 25, 2024, and expressed gratitude for the assistance provided by ICAO through the deployment of its independent expert, Mr. Thormodur Thormodsson.The parties agreed to maintain regular contact.The meeting took place in a friendly and constructive atmosphere.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kazakhstanicao/press/news/details/1086097?lang=kk

Commissioner for Human Rights in the Republic of Kazakhstan,Artur Lastayev, delivered a statement at the plenary session of the OSCE ODIHR Human Dimension Conference in Warsaw, dedicated to issues of tolerance, non-discrimination, and gender equality.In his address, the Ombudsman emphasized that Kazakhstan consistently strengthens its legal and institutional framework to promote equal opportunities for men and women.He noted that women now account for 55.8% of Kazakhstan’s civil service, with 39% holding managerial positions. The abolition of the list of professions prohibited for women and the introduction of a 30% quota in political parties’ electoral lists have created additional opportunities for women’s self-realization.The Ombudsman also reported on the implementation of measures to counter domestic violence: battery and minor bodily harm have been criminalized, the Digital Family Card is in operation, and crisis centers and family support centers provide assistance to victims. As a result, in the first nine months of 2025, the number of family-related murders decreased by 32% compared to the same period of the previous year, while cases of grievous bodily harm declined by 17%.«Kazakhstan adheres to the principle of zero tolerance for domestic violence and violence against women» emphasized Artur Lastayev.In conclusion, the Commissioner highlighted the importance of joint efforts by the international community in combating violence and discrimination, as well as the need for further development of practical measures and the exchange of best practices.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ombudsman-aqmola-oblysy/press/news/details/1088538?lang=kk

Bakhytbek Karashanov and Asset Rakishev, residents of the village of Marinogorka and currently residing in Almaty, provided sponsorship and donated a projector to the Marinogorsk House of Culture. The gift was presented on their behalf to the Director of the Community Center, Z.N. Dzhunusova. We express our sincere gratitude to these esteemed citizens for their support and contribution to the cultural development of our village.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-samar-marinogor/press/news/details/1086179?lang=kk

From 10 to 13 October 2025, with the support of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, Lord John Alderdice – UK Trade Envoy to Azerbaijan and Central Asia and Member of the House of Lords – paid an official visit to Kazakhstan. The visit served as a vivid confirmation that the partnership between the two countries is rising to a new strategic level, bringing together economy, education, innovation, and sustainable development.The programme included visits to Almaty and Astana. In Almaty, Lord Alderdice held meetings with Mayor Darkhan Satybaldy, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Alibek Kuantyrov, as well as representatives of Kazakh business. In Astana, he held talks with First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar, Minister of Science and Higher Education Sayasat Nurbek, Chairman of the Samruk-Kazyna Sovereign Wealth Fund Nurlan Zhakupov, Governor of the Astana International Financial Centre Renat Bekturov, and other senior officials.The parties discussed expanding the participation of British companies in Kazakhstan’s investment and infrastructure projects, as well as exploring new areas of cooperation in critical minerals, energy, transport, healthcare, finance, digitalisation, and education.One of the most important themes of the visit was education – the foundation of long-term partnership. Lord Alderdice visited the campuses of British universities in Kazakhstan, including De Montfort University Kazakhstan, Cardiff University Kazakhstan and Coventry University Kazakhstan, which are bringing world-class standards to the region, and also took part in the roundtable hosted by the Kazakh-British Technical University. De Montfort University graduated its first cohort of students last month, marking a major milestone in the history of British academic presence in the country. Together with Minister Sayasat Nurbek, Lord Alderdice discussed ways to further advance cooperation in order to elevate the educational partnership to a new level.A particularly strong impression came from his visit to Narxoz University, where a dual-degree programme with Queen’s University Belfast – Lord Alderdice’s alma mater – is being successfully implemented. These examples highlight how strong and dynamic the educational ties between the two countries have become. “These universities create opportunities for students not only from Kazakhstan, but from around the world, shaping a truly international community,” Lord Alderdice emphasised.During his tour of the Astana International Financial Centre, he noted the unique application of English law in Kazakhstan as an instrument for attracting investment and creating a transparent business environment. “Kazakhstan is a key partner for the United Kingdom in Central Asia, and there is enormous potential to expand our trade and investment cooperation across various strategic sectors. We must build on this momentum and unlock opportunities that will benefit businesses and communities in both our countries,” he stated.This visit reflected the United Kingdom’s broader policy of strengthening economic cooperation with Kazakhstan and supporting sustainable growth. Over the first eight months of 2025, trade between the two countries increased by 51.1%, reaching USD 874 million – a clear indicator of the growing importance of the partnership.In recent years, Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom have achieved significant success: the opening of British university campuses and schools, the development of partnerships in critical minerals, the launch of innovative projects such as the world’s first satellite internet service on trains (by OneWeb and Kazakhstan Temir Zholy), the promotion of British expertise in the creative and infrastructure sectors, and deeper collaboration in agriculture and mining. A striking symbol of environmental cooperation is the “Altyn Dala” initiative, implemented by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), which received the prestigious Earthshot Prize for its contribution to biodiversity conservation.Lord Alderdice’s visit confirmed that relations between Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom are not just growing stronger – they are becoming a benchmark for international cooperation based on trust, innovation, and a shared vision for the future.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-london/press/news/details/1086205?lang=kk

On June 27, 2025, the Economic Partnership Agreement was signed between the Eurasian Economic Union and its member states, on the one hand, and the United Arab Emirates, on the other. The agreement provides for a mutual reduction or elimination of import customs duties on a significant number of goods. Essentially, it is a classic, full-fledged free trade agreement with additional provisions for developing industry cooperation, enhancing interaction between small and medium-sized businesses, e-commerce, and other areas. The Agreement is currently undergoing ratification in the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union.In this regard, the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan notifies of the posting of the draft resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On the draft Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan 'On ratification of the Economic Partnership Agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and its member states, on the one hand, and the United Arab Emirates, on the other'" on the official website and on the "Open NPAs" internet portal.A public discussion of this project will be held on the Open NPA internet portal from October 13, 2025 to October 29, 2025 (link: https://legalacts.egov.kz/npa/view?id=15625102)  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1086223?lang=kk

On October 14, 2025, a briefing was held for representatives of the diplomatic corps. The briefing was dedicated to the outcomes of Kazakhstan’s national reports under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).Vice Minister of Justice Botagoz Zhakselekova provided information on the successful presentation by the Republic of Kazakhstan of its two national reports at the UN platform. In order to ensure the implementation of the received recommendations, systematic and consistent work will be carried out to fulfill the undertaken commitments with the participation of civil society and international partners.The Vice Minister highlighted the support expressed by UN member states and experts for the President’s reforms aimed at strengthening the rule of law, protecting human rights, and developing democratic institutions.Concluding the event, Botagoz Zhakselekova expressed gratitude to the representatives of the diplomatic corps for their continued attention to human rights issues and emphasized Kazakhstan’s readiness for further constructive cooperation and exchange of experience in the implementation of its international obligations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/1086237?lang=kk