ASTANA, June 18, 2018 – Ensuring the constitutional rights of citizens is the cornerstone of large-scale reforms on modernizing the public administration system initiated by President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev. This was stated by Foreign Minister Kairat Abdrakhmanov at a meeting with the Italian delegation visiting Kazakhstan. Member of the Senate of the Italian Parliament Roberto Rampi and President of the Italian Federation for Human Rights Antonio Stango attended the meeting.According to the foreign minister, strategic relations between Kazakhstan and Italy, complementary economic potential, shared positions on regional and global security, dialogue between civilizations and religions, and combating international terrorism open new opportunities for deepening bilateral cooperation.During the meeting, the Italian side learned more about the institutional reforms aimed at ensuring the rule of law and respect for human rights in Kazakhstan.Minister Abdrakhmanov said active collaboration with national and international human rights organizations demonstrated Kazakhstan's commitment to values and principles of human rights protection.MP Rampi assessed the work of human rights mechanisms in Kazakhstan and their impact on the promotion of sustainable development issues in our country. “We are not here to teach, but to jointly promote human rights protection throughout the world,” the senator said.The sides also discussed the ratification of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between Kazakhstan and the European Union. The Italian MP expressed his willingness to assist in expediting the ratification of this document laying the foundation for a qualitatively new agenda in relations with the European Union.The program of the visit of the Italian delegation to Kazakhstan also included meetings with Senate member Byrganym Aitimova, representatives of the Prosecutor General's Office and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/25824?lang=kk

ASTANA, June 21, 2018 - President Nursultan Nazarbayev's decision to declare Shymkent a city of national significance is of historical international value. It will facilitate the practical implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in our country, including through viable urban management, providing housing to people and improving urban environmental planning of one of the largest Kazakh cities.The creation of the Turkestan region with Turkestan as the administrative center also plays a critical role in enhancing all-round regional cooperation in Central Asia, since the region is situated in the middle of this vast region. It is a meeting point of major railway lines and the Western Europe-Western China international highway corridor.Cities in southern Kazakhstan are well-known destinations of inbound tourism that house the ancient architectural monuments and sacral sites of the Muslim and Turkic world. Ancient Turkestan, a UNESCO World Heritage site, will now have more opportunities to enhance its tourism infrastructure. Turkestan's important role in history and in modern times will undoubtedly be discussed during the international Cities Mayors Forum Global Silk Road to be held in Astana on July 2-3, 2018.According to international experts, President Nazarbayev has been consistently implementing his visionary policy of creating new growth points for the Kazakh economy, which will be beneficial for the neighbors in the region and will create the environment for the successful implementation of the five social initiatives of Elbasy.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including diplomatic missions of Kazakhstan around the world, will continue to provide comprehensive assistance to the akimats of the regions and cities of Kazakhstan in strengthening international relations, attracting technologies and investment, promoting trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian cooperation of the regions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/25779?lang=kk

April 12 of 2017 Minister of Investments and Development of Kazakhstan Zhenis Kasymbek met with Ambassadors of Arab countries in Kazakhstan. Ambassadors of Lebanon, Oman, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Libya, Morocco, Jordan, as well as diplomats from the embassies of the UAE, Iraq, and Palestine took part in the meeting.During the meeting cooperation perspectives in investment sphere proposed by Ambassadors of Arab countries. To be more detailed, implementation of signing of the Agreements on Protection and Promotion of Investments, joint investment projects, measures to create favorable conditions for foreign investors, which is adopted by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The Arab side expressed their interest in a detailed study of the incentive package and investment and tax incentives for investors.Presently there is an Agreement with Qatar on Protection of Investments, as well as working on signing relevant documents with UAE, Saudi Arabia Kingdom, Lebanon, and Oman.Moreover, it’s been highlighted that the Ministry will send the list of investment projects that need investments to Embassies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aviation/press/news/details/25735?lang=kk

On June 28, 2018, a telephone conversation took place between Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Kairat Abdrakhmanov and the U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo.Both foreign ministers noted with satisfaction consistent implementation of the arrangements achieved during the official visit of H.E. Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the U.S. in January 2018. Michael Pompeo stressed the importance of the visit of the Kazakh leader and noted that the U.S. President Donald Trump appreciates the agreements reached in Washington and the development of bilateral partnership with Kazakhstan.The parties discussed in detail the wide range of issues related to the development of the Enhanced Strategic Partnership between Kazakhstan and the United States, in particular, the prospects for strengthening cooperation in the trade, economic and investment, energy, agriculture and other areas. The schedule of bilateral contacts at various levels, including within the framework of international forums, was considered.Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister and the U.S. Secretary of State held a detailed exchange of views on topical issues on the regional and international agenda.It was stressed that Kazakhstan's experience in getting rid of the fourth largest nuclear arsenal is an example, including for the settlement of the situation related to the North Korean nuclear program and the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.Both parties stressed the importance of fruitful cooperation in the regional format, as well as the cooperation of Kazakhstan and Central Asia with the United States and other partners to help stabilize and ensure the sustainable development of Afghanistan. The Kazakh diplomat drew attention to the successful implementation of the educational program for the Afghan students atKazakhstan's universities, as well as the Regional Conference “Empowering Women in Afghanistan", which take placein Astana.The Kazakh Foreign Ministerreconfirmed his invitation to Michael Pompeo to visit Kazakhstan at the State Secretary'sconvenience.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/25718?lang=kk

On June 27, a large-scale virus attack was comitted (the virus-encryptor PETYA.A), telecommunications companies, as well as Public authorities in several countries were attacked. The attack began with Ukraine, which suffered the most. The top ten affected countries included: Italy, Israel, Serbia, Hungary, Romania, Poland, Argentina, the Czech Republic and Germany. In Ukraine, government computers, banking systems, and the Chernobyl nuclear power plant are attacked.The virus blocks computers and сlaim 300 dollars in bitcoins. The virus spreads itself, like WannaCry.The initial infection occurs through phishing messages (file Petya.apx, myguy.exe, myguy.xls, Order- [any date] .doc) or update from the accounting program M.E.doc. Then the virus spreads through the local network via DoblePulsar and EternalBlue, similar to the WannaCry methods. Recommendations for preventing this incident. KZ-CERT recommends that TCP ports 1024-1035, 135 and 445 must be closed to prevent the spread of the virus. Also, disable the SMB1 Protocol. If an infection is detected, do not turn off the computer, but put the device into hibernation mode with disconnection from the Internet. In addition, it is necessary to prohibit: 1) Http access to servers:    french-cooking.com:80    84.200.16.242:80    111.90.139.247:80    COFFEINOFFICE.XYZ:80 2) Mail attachments and downloading files with names:    Петя.apx;    myguy.exe;    myguy.xls;    Order-[любая дата].doc. To identify the file encryptor, you must complete all local tasks and check for the presence of the following fileC: \ Windows \ perfc.dat Depending on the version of the Windows operating system, install the patch (https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms17-010.aspx) from the Microsoft Internet resource (attention, this does not guarantee 100% security since The virus has many vectors of infection):  — For Windows XP (http://download.windowsupdate.com/d/csa/csa/secu/2017/02/windowsxp-kb4012598-x86-custom-rus_84397f9eeea668b975c0c2cf9aaf0e2312f50077.exe) — For Windows Vista 32 bit (http://download.windowsupdate.com/d/csa/csa/secu/2017/02/windowsxp-kb4012598-x86-custom-rus_84397f9eeea668b975c0c2cf9aaf0e2312f50077.exe) — For Windows Vista 64 bit (http://download.windowsupdate.com/d/msdownload/update/software/secu/2017/02/windows6.0-kb4012598-x86_13e9b3d77ba5599764c296075a796c16a85c745c.msu) — For Windows 7 32 bit (http://download.windowsupdate.com/d/msdownload/update/software/secu/2017/02/windows6.0-kb4012598-x64_6a186ba2b2b98b2144b50f88baf33a5fa53b5d76.msu) — For Windows 7 64 bit (http://download.windowsupdate.com/d/msdownload/update/software/secu/2017/02/windows6.1-kb4012212-x86_6bb04d3971bb58ae4bac44219e7169812914df3f.msu) — For Windows 8 32 bit  (http://download.windowsupdate.com/c/msdownload/update/software/secu/2017/05/windows8-rt-kb4012598-x86_a0f1c953a24dd042acc540c59b339f55fb18f594.msu) — For Windows 8 64 bit (http://download.windowsupdate.com/c/msdownload/update/software/secu/2017/05/%20Windows8-rt-kb4012598-x64_f05841d2e94197c2dca4457f1b895e8f632b7f8e.msu) — For Windows 10 32 bit (http://download.windowsupdate.com/c/msdownload/update/software/secu/2017/03/windows10.0-kb4012606-x86_8c19e23de2ff92919d3fac069619e4a8e8d3492e.msu) — For Windows 10 64 bit (http://download.windowsupdate.com/c/msdownload/update/software/secu/2017/03/windows10.0-kb4012606-x64_e805b81ee08c3bb0a8ab2c5ce6be5b35127f8773.msu) Positive Technologies Specialists have found a local "kill switch" for Petya, you can stop the cryptographer by creating a file "C: \ Windows \ perfc (perfc - file without extension). In case you saw a restart of the computer and the beginning of the "disk check" process, at this point you should immediately shut down the computer, files will remain unencrypted. Downloading from a LiveCD or a USB drive will give access to the files.KZ-CERT - 1400 - free hot line   Пресс-служба МОАП РКSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kazcosmos/press/news/details/25714?lang=kk

On April 24, 2017 in Astana, in the building of the "Reference Centre" on the site of the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology of the Ministry of Investment and Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a seminar was held with the participation of lecturers from the WTO Institute for Training and Technical Assistance on the theme "Government-Business Interaction Exchange of information on technical barriers to trade, sanitary and phytosanitary measures (TBT and SPS).Tracking and responding to notifications, involving stakeholders (public and private sectors).Representatives of the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan, JSC "Trade Policy Development Centre", National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the RK "Atameken", RSE "Kazakhstan Institute of Standardization and Certification", RGP "Kazakhstan Institute of Metrology" and representatives of export-oriented enterprises took part in the seminar.The purpose of this seminar is to explain the mechanisms of interaction between government agencies and domestic export-oriented manufacturers in terms of tracking and responding to notifications of technical regulations being developed (mandatory product requirements) in WTO member countries, in order to protect the interests of domestic producers and prevent discriminatory requirements.The seminar was opened by Director of RSE "KazInSt" Karibzhanov H.S., on issues of implementation of the principle of transparency of the Agreements on TBT and SPS: the perspectives of interested parties of Kazakhstan to the work of the Information Centre on TBT / SPS was made by the first deputy general director of RSE "Kazakhstan Institute of Standardization and Certification" - Amirkhanova Yerkezhan. She also noted in her speech that the importance of reviewing normative technical documents and regulatory legal acts of partner countries on WTO by state bodies and export-oriented producers for defending the interests of domestic producers.WTO experts Devin McDaniels and Tim Corrigan, in their speeches, highlighted the main principles and provisions of the WTO Agreements on TBT and the application of SPS measures, mechanisms used by other member countries to promote coordination between the public and private sectors. WTO experts also gave examples of specific trade problems and disputes made at the WTO.As a result of the seminar, topical issues and problems were discussed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aviation/press/news/details/25709?lang=kk

MONACO, June 28, 2018 - Ambassador of Kazakhstan to France with concurrent accreditation to Portugal and Monaco Zhan Galiyev presented credentials to Prince Albert II.During the conversation, the parties discussed the high quality political dialogue at the bilateral level and within the framework of international organizations, as well as the prospects for expanding trade and economic ties, boosting cooperation in the field of investment, finance, green technologies, tourism and sports.The Ambassador informed the Prince of Monaco of massive social and economic and political reforms under the Kazakhstan's modernization programs and the Head of State's addresses. The diplomat also briefed about the establishment of the AIFC, the International Center for Green Technologies and Investment Projects, International Center for IT Start-ups. In this regard, specific interest was expressed to facilitating green technologies partnership with the Foundation of Prince Albert II whose main tasks are tackling global warming, use of renewable energy sources and financing green projects.In his turn, the Prince, who visited Astana in 2012 with an official visit and in 2017 within the framework of the National Day of Monaco at the International Specialized Exhibition EXPO 2017, highly appraised the achievements of Kazakhstan under the leadership of President Nursultan Nazarbayev and congratulated on the forthcoming 20th anniversary of Astana. He also wished the country success in implementing state programs and stressed that the Principality is interested in improving bilateral relationship with Kazakhstan in top priority areas for both countries.At the same day, June 28, the Kazakh Ambassador met with Minister of State of the Principality Serge Telle to discuss issues of the forthcoming visit of the Head of Government of Monaco to Astana on July 4-6 this year.In addition, the Ambassador held meeting with Director of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Monaco Justin Heiman. The sides discussed a possibility of holding a bilateral investment forum in the Principality, as well as the presentation of the AIFC for the financial and business community of Monaco.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/25702?lang=kk

Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Canada Akylbek Kamaldinov presented credentials to Governor General of Canada Julie Payette. The ceremony took place in the Governor General's official residence in one of the oldest military buildings in North America - the Citadelle of Quebec.Speaking at the solemn ceremony, Madam Payette underlined the rapid growth of bilateral relations between the two states, stating that Canada endorses the reforms carried out by Kazakhstan, including within the “100 Concrete Steps" program launched by President Nursultan Nazarbayev. In addition, she pointed out that she had repeatedly visited Baikonur in the past as a professional astronaut.In the course of the bilateral meeting, the Governor General of Canada accepted a greeting message from President Nursultan Nazarbayev on the occasion of upcoming Canada Day – 1 July, who invited her to visit Kazakhstan at a date convenient for the parties.Ambassador Kamaldinov provided a detailed picture of key areas of cooperation between Astana and Ottawa in political, trade and economic, cultural and humanitarian fields. Kazakhstan's commitment to collaborate with Canada within the implementation of the third economic modernization of the Republic of Kazakhstan was particularly emphasized.Julie Payette gratefully accepted the congratulation of the Head of State and expressed hope to continue close political dialogue. Following the meeting, the parties agreed to explore new promising areas of cooperation and enhance bilateral contacts at all levels.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/25650?lang=kk

During the meeting on the development of Almaty, the issues of building affordable housing and social facilities, providing employment, development of transport and road infrastructure, entrepreneurship, and the realization of tourism potential were discussed.The prime minister emphasized that the First President – Elbasy Nursultan Nazarbayev pays great attention to the development of Almaty. The Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev gave specific instructions to improve the quality of urban infrastructure, strengthen public safety, and develop the transport system, medicine and education.Almaty Akim Bakytzhan Sagintayev, Deputy Akim of Almaty Ilyas Userov reported on the city development projects.The prime minister instructed state bodies to keep the development of Almaty under control, noting the importance of the city in the economy of Kazakhstan.On the same day, the Head of the Government held a meeting on the development of the outskirts of Almaty and the adjacent territory of the Almaty region.In 2019, on behalf of the First President – Elbasy Nursultan Nazarbayev, 30 billion tenge was allocated annually to solve the problems of the outskirts of large cities, including 10 billion tenge to the outskirts of Almaty.“The implementation of measures to improve the quality of life in the agglomeration will provide more than 730 thousand residents of the city and region with the appropriate infrastructure,” said Mamin.Following the meeting, the prime minister ordered the ministries of finance and national economy, together with interested state bodies, akimats of Almaty and Almaty region, to take the necessary measures to timely implement measures to develop the outskirts, adjacent territories and work out financing issues.“We need to get a synergistic effect from the implementation of joint projects in Almaty and Almaty region. To do this, it is necessary to develop a program for the development of the Almaty agglomeration,” said Mamin, noting that a list of joint projects in various areas has already been formed — the development of energy, transport, housing, health care.The Head of the Government emphasized that in connection with the high dynamics of population growth in the city and the region, it is necessary to solve pressing development issues, thereby increasing the investment attractiveness of the region.Askar Mamin instructed to create a project office in Almaty and Almaty region for the implementation and promotion of joint projects.The Head of the Government visited the Urbanistics Center, aircraft repair plant No. 405, got acquainted with the new development project in Almaty, plans for the development of the construction industry of the city, and also took part in the solemn meeting dedicated to the Day of the Builder. During a working trip to Almaty, the prime minister took part in an environmental clean-up to clean the Ayusay gorge.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/25648?lang=kk

The program of the Games includes competitions in 40 sports, such as: (table tennis, Greco-Roman wrestling, freestyle wrestling, women's wrestling, Muaythai, Kyokushinkai-kan karate, archery, fencing, rugby, sports gymnastics, handball, sports climbing , sambo, badminton, boxing, sailing, karate-do, equestrianism, basketball, art gymnastics, trampoline gymnastics, bench shooting, athletics, water polo, swimming, kayaking and canoeing, judo, presidential all-around competitions, bullet shooting, volleyball bicycle sports, triathlon, taekwondo, beach volleyball, field hockey, rowing, weightlifting, tennis.Over 7000 athletes from 17 regions and cities of our country took part in the games. These competitions are held once every four years.In the general team event, the team of the city of Almaty took 1st place, in second place - the city of Shymkent, in third place - the Almaty region.Athletes from Almaty successfully performed in many sports, once again proving that our metropolis rightfully bears the status of the country's most athletic Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/25644?lang=kk

ASTANA, July 2, 2018 – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a solemn meeting on the occasion of the Day of Diplomatic Service of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which was attended by representatives of the Presidential Administration, Parliament, ministries and agencies, veterans of diplomatic service.Foreign Minister Kairat Abdrakhmanov congratulated all members of the Ministry on the professional day and noted that since gaining its sovereignty and independence, Kazakhstan had been pursuing a consistent and effective foreign policy, whose main "architect" President and Leader of the Nation Nursultan Nazarbayev was at the origins of modern national diplomacy.“We have managed to defend our national independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, to obtain firm security guarantees and to form a “good neighborhood belt". All this became possible thanks to the wise policy of Elbasy – First President Nursultan Nazarbayev. Kazakhstan, in 26 years of its independence, has built friendly and constructive relations with all states and organizations interested in developing cooperation with our country", said Mr. Abdrakhmanov.At the same time, it was stressed that Kazakhstan is a full-fledged participant of various international venues, platforms, informal forums and fundamental multilateral global and regional agreements.The main mission of the Foreign Ministry is to ensure diplomatic instruments to protect the sovereignty, security, territorial integrity of Kazakhstan, its political, trade, economic and other interests in relations with other states and in the international arena.As part of the implementation of strategic and policy documents, as well as President's addresses, the Foreign Ministry sets systemic tasks: increasing the competitiveness of Kazakh diplomats, ensuring the transparency of HR policy, digitizing diplomacy, taking pragmatic and rational decisions, attracting world experience and committing to the best traditions, as well as ensuring openness of the Foreign Ministry to the public.During the official meeting, ministry officials, veterans of the Kazakh diplomatic service were awarded ministerial awards and commemorative medals 20 Years to Astana.The minister announced the conferment by the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the order of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of diplomatic ranks to senior executives and the staff of the central administration and diplomatic missions. During the official ceremony, young diplomats of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, civil servants took a formal oath to selflessly serve their homeland and people, faithfully execute the laws, the Constitution and protect the interests of the country.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/25466?lang=kk

The working meeting of the representatives of industry-specific ministries, the OECD Steel Committee, “Trade Policy Development Centre”, “Kazakhstan Institute of Industry Development”, industry associations and industry enterprises will focus on the correlation of the country’s current and prospective state policy in the iron and steel industry with OECD standards in view of the application of the Republic of Kazakhstan for membership in the OECD Steel Committee filed in 2016.The round table will be held within the framework of the discussion programme of the Congress “Astana Mining & Metallurgy – 2017”. The discussion programme of AMM is annually drawn up taking into account the industry’s needs in the development of professional recommendations on urgent issues. But the Congress 2017, as a precursor of the World Mining Congress, initiates landmark final discussions on multi-year programmes. This is the membership in the OECD Steel Committee, and the conceptual issues of the draft Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Subsoil and Subsoil Use”, industrial safety at mining enterprises in the context of the introduction of operational production management systems, in-depth analysis of big data and the introduction of additive technologies in enterprises and training engineering and technical staff for these technologies.Also within the framework of the discussion programme there will be a specialized round table called “Days of the MMC of Australia in Kazakhstan”, in which Mr. Peter Tesch, the Australian Ambassador to Russia, Kazakhstan and the CIS, Richard Lazer, Australia’s Chief Trade Representative in Europe, Russia, Kazakhstan, the representatives of the Ministry of Investments and Development, the Australian and Kazakhstani MMC companies and the delegation from the Mining Department of the University of New South Wales will take part. Strong evidence of Australia’s success in the context of all mining affairs has meant that the economic cooperation of the two countries was enhanced by the exchange of experience at the level of state regulation - the Australian legislative model was adopted as a starting point in the development of a new Subsoil Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The purpose of the upcoming May meeting is to further develop cooperation between Kazakhstan and Australia in the sphere of geological prospecting for the extraction of solid natural resources.The programme discussions, memorandums and agreements of 8th International “Astana Mining & Metallurgy Congress& Expo” - AMM-2017 promise to become a turning point in terms of the development of international industry relations and prepare Astana for hosting the World Mining Congress.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aviation/press/news/details/25463?lang=kk

DEAR FRIENDS!A unique digital product – “Kazakhstan – Land of the Great Steppe” – is one-of-a-kind high quality interactive application, presenting multimedia on the most representative geographic, political, touristic, historical, economic facts about Kazakhstan. It contains hundreds of high quality unique photographs, videos, 3D objects, panoramic tours, interactive charts, and innovative maps. It should be of interest to anyone who wants to learn about the world’s ninth largest country, including tourists, students, and business people. Available in English, Russian, and Kazakh. Mobile device versions are available in AppStore and PlayMarket.Also available in Windows and web-version.WELCOME TO KAZAKHSTAN!You can run an application web-pageby following the link: http://bit.ly/28PkZzaSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aviation/press/news/details/25453?lang=kk

БРЮССЕЛЬ, 2018 жылғы 3 шілде - Қазақстанның Бельгия Корольдігіндегі Елшісі Айгүл Құспан Бельгия Королі Филиппке сенім грамоталарын табыс етті.Салтанатты рәсімнен кейін екі ел арасындағы саяси диалогты жаңа деңгейге көтеру, сауда-экономикалық және мәдени байланыстарды жандандыру мәселелері талқыланды.Король Қазақстан «ұлы тарихы бар, кең әлеуетке ие үлкен ел екендігін» атап өтіп, Қазақстандағы бастамаларға қызығушылық танытты.Елші Бельгия Короліне Президент Нұрсұлтан Назарбаевтың бастамасымен жүзеге асырылып жатқан әлеуметтік-экономикалық және саяси реформалар туралы мәлімдеді және осы реформалардың 2050 жылға дейін Қазақстанның алдыңғы қатарлы дамыған 30 мемлекеттің қатарына кіруін қамтамасыз етуді көздейтінін жеткізді. Бұл реформалар Бельгия және Қазақстан үшін тең маңыздылыққа ие ұлттың тұтастылығын сақтау, этносаралық диалогты дамытудағы Елбасымыздың сәтті саясатына да негізделетіні ерекше аталып өтілді. Сонымен қатар, 6 шілдеде елордамыз Астананың 20 жылдығы тойланатынына назар аударып, осындай қысқа мерзімде Астана халықаралық форумдардың алаңына, сондай-ақ бизнес, қаржы және жаңа технологиялардың хабына айналғандығын атап өтті.Саяси диалогты және сауда-экономикалық ынтымақтастықты нығайтуда нақты ұсыныстар айтылды. Қазақстандық дипломат Бельгияның 2019-2020 жылдарға БҰҰ Қауіпсіздік Кеңесінің тұрақты емес мүшелігіне сайлануымен құттықтап, екі еліміздің БҰҰ шеңберінде және халықаралық аренадағы ұстанымдарының жақындығын атап өтті. Сауда-экономикалық салада аймақтық және федералды іскерлік топтардың Қазақстанға экономикалық миссиялары, сондай-ақ бельгиялық компаниялардың еліміздегі жұмысы құпталды.Бельгия Королі Филипп Президент Н. Назарбаевқа ілтипатын білдіріп, Қазақстанның Елбасы басшылығымен зор жетістіктерге қол жеткізгенін айтты. Еліміздің халықаралық бейбітшілік пен қауіпсіздікті нығайту жолындағы бастамаларына жоғары баға берді. Сонымен қатар, ол өзінің 2002 және 2009 жылдары Байқоңырға сапарларын, 2010 жылы үлкен бизнес-делегацияны басқарып Қазақстанға жасаған сапарын және 2014 жылы Брюссельде Президент Н. Назарбаевпен өткізілген кездесулерді ілтипатпен еске алды. Сұхбат соңында Король Елшіге екі ел арасындағы ынтымақтастықты арттыру жолындағы жұмысына сәттілік тіледі.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/25421?lang=kk

On July 4, 2018, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a joint briefing by Foreign Minister Kairat Abdrakhmanov and Health Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Elzhan Birtanov for the diplomatic corps accredited in Kazakhstan regarding the Global International Conference on Primary Health Care to be held on October 25-26, 2018 in Astana and dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the adoption of the WHO Alma-Ata Declaration.The upcoming anniversary Conference is of historic importance for our country, since 40 years ago the WHO International Conference on Primary Health Care was carried out in Almaty in September 1978, attended by representatives from 157 states. The Conference resulted in the historic Alma-Ata Declaration, which has had a significant positive contribution to global health and which is one of the most famous international documents in the present time.It is planned that as a result of the Global Conference the WHO Member States adopt an outcome document in the form of a political declaration that will once again confirm the dedication of the countries to fulfill the Alma-Ata Declaration obligations through modern achievements and technologies which facilitate high quality contemporary medical care.Subsequently, this Declaration will be discussed at the World Health Assembly and the UN General Assembly meetings.The forthcoming big event of international significance is intended to confirm the commitment of Kazakhstan and other WHO members to implement in practice the UN Sustainable Development Goals approved in 2015.The briefing was also attended by Permanent Representative of the World Health Organization in Kazakhstan Oleg Chestnov and Representative of the United Nations Children's Fund in Kazakhstan Yury Oksamitny.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/25420?lang=kk

On July 5, 2018, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Ashikbayev met with Assistant Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada Donald Bobiash in Astana.While discussing Kazakhstan-Canadian cooperation they welcomed the successful organization of the 3rd Kazakhstan-Canadian Business Council meeting in Ottawa on June 11, 2018. Deputy Minister Ashikbayev noted Kazakhstan's interest to strengthen and diversify trade and economic relations with Canada and its commitment to broadening business contacts between the two countries.Assistant Deputy Minister Bobiash emphasized opportunities to enhance cooperation between Kazakhstan and Canada in the sphere of agriculture, a traditionally successful area of bilateral engagement, considering science and research potential and significant exporting opportunities in this area.Deputy Minister Ashikbayev and Assistant Deputy Minister Bobiash also exchanged views on the international agenda, including the issue of stabilization and sustainable growth of Afghanistan. Deputy Minister Ashikbayev informed about Astana's measures and efforts aimed at facilitating the development of Afghanistan bilaterally and also multilaterally within the framework of Kazakhstan's non-permanent membership at the United Nations Security Council. Assistant Deputy Minister Bobiash expressed an interest in strengthening Kazakhstan-Canadian dialogue on Afghanistan. They also discussed opportunities to reinforce comprehensive efforts of the global community to ensure economic growth and social development in Afghanistan.At the end of the meeting Deputy Minister Ashikbayev and Assistant Deputy Minister Bobiash agreed to promote further the dialogue between Kazakhstan and Canadian Foreign Ministries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/25419?lang=kk

ASTANA, July 5, 2018 - As part of the presentation of the Astana International Financial Centre, Foreign Minister Kairat Abdrakhmanov met with UK Minister for Investment and Member of Parliament Graham Stuart.The UK Minister congratulated Kazakhstan on the opening of the AIFC and the 20th anniversary of Astana, and expressed readiness of London to provide further comprehensive assistance in the development of investment cooperation.In turn, Mr. Abdrakhmanov thanked the UK for its significant contribution to the development and strengthening of the AIFC and expressed hope for the active participation of UK companies, banks and financial institutions in the activities of the Centre.Speaking at the official presentation of the AIFC, President Nursultan Nazarbayev emphasized the role of the United Kingdom in the establishment of the new financial centre in Astana, including the principles of English law and the AIFC Court, which is composed of credible UK judges led by former Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales Woolf.During the talks, the two sides noted the strategic nature of their bilateral cooperation in all domains, especially, in the area of trade and investment.They also noted big prospects for deepening cooperation in the field of digitalization, infrastructure projects, mining industry and agriculture. The sides expressed mutual interest in practical implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative in order to develop transport and transit potential of Kazakhstan connecting China and Asia with the European market, including the United Kingdom.The Ministers also agreed to continue to maintain good dynamics in the development of contacts within existing and prospective mechanisms of bilateral political and economic cooperation. In this regard, they discussed the schedule of forthcoming bilateral intergovernmental meetings and investment forums.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/25418?lang=kk

ASTANA, July 6, 2018 – Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan, Kairat Abdrakhmanov, Uzbekistan, Abdulaziz Kamilov, and Kyrgyzstan, Erlan Abdyldaev took a strollaround Astana and visited new architectural sites of the city. The guests walked along the left bank of the capital city, visited the Expo site, where the Astana International Financial Center is located.Furthermore, the guests walked along the embankment of the Yessil River and a new pedestrian bridge, a gift of Atyrau region to mark Astana's anniversary. The foreign ministers of the neighboring Central Asian republics arrived as part of the official delegations of their countries headed by the presidents to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Astana. As is known, the foreign ministers of the Central Asian countries plan to hold their regular traditional meeting at the end of July in the Kyrgyz town of Cholpon-Ata.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/25411?lang=kk

ASTANA, July 9, 2018 - On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of signing the Declaration on Eternal Friendship and Alliance in the 21st century between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation, the foreign ministers of the two countries exchanged congratulatory messages and expressed confidence in continued multifaceted Kazakh-Russian collaboration aimed at promoting the friendship between the two nations.Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Kairat Abdrakhmanov pointed out that the signing of this vital document provided a background for strengthening the exemplary cooperation and all-round relationship between our countries, indicating, for the first time, the allied nature of relations between Kazakhstan and Russia.“Over the past period, the Declaration has become a sound basis for the strategic partnership of our countries. Today, relations between Kazakhstan and Russia are developing steadily and dynamically, and the cooperation is progressing in all areas,” stressed Mr. Abdrakhmanov.In his turn, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the implementation of core ideas of the Declaration facilitated the progressive development of Kazakh-Russian relations and achievement of a qualitatively new level of the alliance and strategic partnership.“In this difficult international situation, this approach enables us to find balanced solutions that respect the interests of each other to the fullest extent,” the Russian Foreign Minister writes in his congratulatory message.On July 6, 1998, the heads of two states - Nursultan Nazarbayev and Boris Yeltsin - solemnly declared that they would preserve the bonds of eternal friendship between Kazakhstan and Russia as “a guarantee of national security, political stability, interethnic harmony and prosperity of both states.”On July 6, 2018, the well-known Russian publication Rossiyskaya Gazeta published an article by Minister of Foreign Affairs Kairat Abdrakhmanov dedicated to the 20th anniversary of signing the Declaration. Particularly, the Minister spoke about the value of the Declaration that articulated qualitatively new principles and criteria for the advancement of multidimensional and successful relations between the two countries in the new millennium. In addition, Abdrakhmanov shared his thoughts on existing friendly relations between Kazakhstan and Russia, which justifiably can be called today a successful model of strategic partnership and allied relations of the states in the CIS space.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/25391?lang=kk

At the end of April 2017, the London headquarters of “Mines & Money” signed an agreement to hold an investment conference at the 25th World Mining Congress (WMC), which will be held in Astana on June 19-22, 2018 alongside "Astana Mining & Metallurgy"Congress.According to the memorandum, the WMC 2018 agenda will include “Mines & Money” conference - Europe’s largest investment event for the mining sector. The organizers of WMC aimed to boost investment flow and attract more than 300 financialstakeholders to the country’s mining and metallurgy complex (MMC).Increase of Kazakhstan's MMC investment attractiveness is one of the most important issues of the country's political course and is associated with the imminent changes in the industry's operating activities. In particular, the need to strengthen the investment environment is due to the transition of Kazakhstan to the West Australian model of reporting mineral deposits and the creation of a high-tech platform for the disclosure of geological information within the framework of the adoption of the Code on Subsoil and Subsoil Use.The fourth industrial revolution "Industry 4.0" also plays its particular role. This initiative calls for companies to achieve a high level of digitalization of production and radically reconsidertheir investment programs. At stake is a special prize: the prospect of achieving significant revenue growth while reducing costs.The location of WMC in Kazakhstan as one of the most resource-rich countries opens horizons and investment opportunities for worldwide businesses. In cooperation with “Mines & Money”, the upcoming congress will be a unique platform for engaging in dialogue with first-string investors to discuss ambitious projects.On April 6-7, 2017 during the 97th meeting of the International Organizing Committee (IOC) of WMC in Vienna, the Deputy Chairman of the Industrial Development and Industrial Security Committee of the Ministry of Investments and Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, an active member of the IOC WMCKanatBaitov made a report on preparations for the 25th World Mining Congress.In particular, Kazakhstan presented the expanded agenda of the WMC, which includes a variety of topics covering the whole chain of MMC: from geological exploration and mining to enrichment, from risk assessment to attracting international financing. A special emphasis was made on issues related to the modernization of all basic industries, the introduction of the elements of the program “Industry 4.0” and the best practices of its application in the world MMC.Useful links:www.oil-gas.kzwww.iteca.kzSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aviation/press/news/details/25382?lang=kk