The workshop was organized in cooperation with the Directorate for Health and Food Safety of the European Commission.The event is attended by representatives of the Committee for Veterinary Control and Supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as specialists from Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Armenia.At the opening of the seminar, Vice Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan Amangali Berdalin noted the importance of observing high food safety standards to increase exports of Kazakh products to the EU. Expressing gratitude to the European partners for their support, the Vice Minister stressed that the knowledge gained at the seminar would help improve the quality of products and expand its presence in the international arena.The participants of the event discussed important issues related to EU requirements for imported animal products, including sanitary and phytosanitary measures, microbiological safety, as well as acceptable levels of pesticides and medicines. They also agreed on measures to strengthen control at border crossings, which should help increase the level of mutual trust and create conditions for the development of bilateral trade relations.Special attention was paid to the implementation of international standards, such as the norms of the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) and the Codex Alimentarius.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/874063

Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin listened to the proposals of the Ministry of Agriculture on improving the effectiveness of the phytosanitary control system in Kazakhstan.Specialists, equipment, laboratory equipment and the Internet at the posts are key elements of the proposed reform of the phytosanitary system in Kazakhstan. The system of phytosanitary inspection in the regions is divided into two main areas: plant protection (control of locusts and other dangerous pests, plant diseases) and plant quarantine (control of export-import quarantined products). Territorial inspectors are responsible for plant protection, and quarantine inspectors are responsible for phytosanitary control at the border. With an annual increase in the volume of work, the number of quarantine and territorial inspectors is not growing. Moreover, there is an acute shortage of phytosanitary specialists on the ground. "Currently, out of 77 existing phytosanitary quarantine posts, five are not monitored at all due to the lack of specialists, and 22 posts do not have attached inspectors, inspectors from district or regional inspections are sent there. The shortage of full–time quarantine inspectors is more than 150 people, and more than a hundred territorial plant protection inspectors. Also, for effective work, it is necessary to create modular or stationary laboratories at border checkpoints," Vice Minister of Agriculture Yermek Kenzhehanuly said.More than half of the fleet of equipment in territorial inspections, which is necessary for timely detection of locust outbreaks and control, is worn out. At least 86 pieces of equipment are needed to upgrade. There are not enough quarantine laboratories. In particular, there are only 18 laboratories operating on the basis of the Republican Plant Quarantine Center, while the number of examinations conducted is growing annually: 27 thousand in 2022, 28 thousand in 2023, and already 30 thousand in 9 months of 2024."Due to the lack of Internet at 32 phytosanitary quarantine posts, documents are issued in paper form. In addition, without the Internet, specialists will not be able to access the EASU system to verify documents that have arrived and crossed the border," Yermek Kenzhehanuly explained. The meeting also announced a draft reform of the structure of the phytosanitary service aimed at improving the effectiveness of control of locusts and dangerous plant diseases.In order to increase transparency and traceability of veterinary and phytosanitary documents between Kazakhstan and Russia and in the perimeter of the EAEU countries, integration between the Unified Automated Management System and information Systems of the EEC and the Russian Federation is being completed. Vice Minister of Agriculture Baghlan Bekbauov noted that thanks to integration, Russian specialists will be able to see in their information system information about issued veterinary and phytosanitary accompanying documents (phyto/veterinary certificates), have access to a single database of permits for import, export, transit of controlled goods, as well as to the register of organizations and persons engaged in production, processing, storage of goods. Thus, after the integration of information systems, the problem of verification of phyto and veterinary certificates will be solved."Work has already been carried out on the test connection to the National Gateway and messages have been successfully delivered to the EEC circuit. Work is underway to refine the functionality. It is planned to join the EEC information system this year," Baglan Bekbauov said. The Vice Minister also said that the EASU is developing a module for the traceability of crop production, similar to the Vet Monitoring module in the farm animal Identification system. This year, it is planned to launch the traceability module in crop production in a pilot mode, and next year it will begin implementation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/874216

Chairman of the Internal State Audit Committee of the Ministry of Finance Yerzhan Mynzhasarov held an online meeting with residents of the Almaty region, during which he presented information on positive trends in the activities of the committee, best practices of internal state audit and measures to combat corruption.In particular, Yerzhan Tlekovich dwelled in more detail on the effectiveness of the "Electronic Internal State Audit" component based on a risk management system.Thus, representatives of the committee conducted 465 electronic audits in the amount of 170.2 billion tenge in nine months this year and implemented 758 measures aimed at preventing corruption. As a result of the analysis of payments by state organizations, numerous cases of unfulfilled construction works in the amount of up to 11 billion tenge were identified, as well as facts of the absence of assets in the amount of 15 billion tenge and acceptance of goods that do not meet technical requirements.The Head of the Department noted that the activities of the Internal State Audit Committee are focused on the strategic development plans of the country and reforms related to improving state audit and financial control initiated by the Head of State. He also stressed that the main goal of the committee is to prevent financial irregularities and a complete transition to remote inspections through digitalization of audit procedures.In addition, E. Mynzhasarov spoke about the transition from post-audit to preventive audit, as well as about the new Law on Public Procurement. These measures are aimed at implementing a nationwide action plan.The meeting was also attended by Deputy Akim of Almaty region Nurzhan Kudaibergenov, Akim of the city of Konaeva Askhat Berdikhanov and chairman of the regional chamber "Atameken" Timur Bekeev, as well as representatives of business and various social sectors of the region, who exchanged views on innovations in the field of public procurement. The participants asked topical questions, to which the Chairman of the committee gave meaningful answers. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/867602

Vice Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan E.E. Birzhanov held a meeting with member of the Board (Minister) for Customs Cooperation of the Eurasian Economic Commission R.V. Davydov.During the meeting, the Parties discussed the main directions of customs cooperation within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union – modernization of checkpoints, digitalization of customs procedures, application of navigation seals, determination of the customs value of goods, adoption of control measures by state revenue authorities, etc.The Ministry demonstrated the functionality of the "Traceability Passport", based on the results of its testing with the authorized bodies of the EAEU member states.The parties confirmed their readiness to share best practices in the field of digitalization of customs and tax administration.The parties agreed on the need to build up the current potential of relations within the EAEU and hold joint meetings (consultations) on an ongoing basis.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/869189

With the participation of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan Madi Takiev, the department held a solemn event dedicated to October 25 – Republic Day, where a number of employees who participated in the development of the country received state awards.In his congratulatory speech, the Minister stressed the importance of Republic Day, which unites all generations of Kazakhstanis, recalling the value of peace, stability and harmony.The festive concert was a pleasant end to the celebration and filled the hall with the spirit of the triumph of patriotism and love for the Motherland.Press Service of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/871704

The Asset Management Company uses transparent methods of asset management, strictly observing the Rules for Managing Assets transferred by the Management Company, approved by Order No. 1061 of the Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated October 5, 2023 (as amended on October 4, 2024). Assets received by the management company are subject to mandatory sale, except for the transfer of assets to state ownership.At the same time, the following methods of asset management are defined:1) property lease (lease);2) transfer to trust management;3) conservation;4) implementation;5) transfer of assets to state ownership;6) other methods determined by the management company that do not contradict the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the legislation of the country where the asset is located, except for the gratuitous alienation of the asset and the transfer of the asset for free use.Each decision is made individually, taking into account the characteristics of the asset and the market situation. The main thing is transparency and efficiency. To do this, assets are mainly sold through electronic auctions on the E-Qazyna web portal, where anyone can participate in auctions, creating fair competition.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/872172

254 assets worth 90.3 billion tengeThat is how many assets are on the balance sheet of the Returned Assets Management Company LLP as of October 2024.The Company's tasks are defined by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On the Return of illegally Acquired Assets to the State". They are: taking ownership of assets returned to it on behalf of the state, ensuring the safety and maintenance of assets converted into state income, disposing of assets, ensuring the transfer of funds from the sale of assets to a Special state Fund. Assets can be different: from shares in companies to real estate and other valuable property. The main goal is to make the most profitable use of these assets and direct funds to a Special state fund.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/872184

177.5 billion tenge is in the GFSIn accordance with the Law "On the Return of illegally Acquired Assets to the State", on October 9, 2023, a cash account called a Special State Fund was opened in the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The total amount of receipts from the Special State Fund for the month of October is 177.5 billion tenge.Of these, 171 billion tenge are funds returned to state ownership in accordance with the Law, 6.5 billion tenge are proceeds from the Company for the Management of returned assets (from the sale and management of assets).The funds of the Special Fund will be spent on financing social and economic projects.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/872208

The reporting and election conference of the Kazakhstan Volleyball Federation (KFW) was held in Almaty, where Madi Takiyev was elected the new president of the organization for the period from 2024 to 2028. He replaced Nurtai Abykayev in this post.In his speech, the new head of the KFW sincerely thanked the delegates for their trust, and invited Nurtai Abykayev to become the honorary president of the federation and head the Board of Trustees of the KFW.Madi Takiyev also recalled that Kassym-Jomart Tokayev instructed to review the policy of financing sports in our country. In particular, clubs and federations should begin actively forming a sponsorship pool, focusing on the development of mass sports even in the most remote corners of Kazakhstan, and should also strengthen the training of their own athletes.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/872306

Tynysbekov Baurzhan Askarovich has been appointed Deputy Chairman of the State Property and Privatization Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Tynysbekov Baurzhan Askarovich was born in 1987. Higher education.He started his career in March 2012 as an expert in the F-2 Department of the Financial Monitoring Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan.From 2012-2022 he worked in the system of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan in various positions.From 2022-2023 - Deputy Head of the Department of State Property and Privatization of Almaty city of the Committee of State Property and Privatization of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan.From September 2023 to the present, he has worked as the head of the West Kazakhstan Department of State Property and Privatization of the State Property and Privatization Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/872737

Today, the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan Takiyev M.T. met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to the Republic of Kazakhstan Sylvain Guiaugué.M.Takiyev congratulated Sylvain Guiaugué on his appointment as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Kazakhstan.During the meeting, the Parties discussed current issues of the development of bilateral economic relations and the implementation of joint projects in the Republic of Kazakhstan.In addition, the French side informed about the activities of the French Development Agency, the proposed financial instruments available for the implementation of projects in various sectors of the economy.Madi Takiyev expressed readiness to establish a permanent active dialogue to develop mutually beneficial cooperation and strengthen strategic partnership.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/872885

Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan Madi Takiev presented the draft law "On the Republican budget for 2025-2027" at the plenary session of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan. During the discussion of the bill, amendments were made aimed at improving the quality of life of the population and the development of the regions.Revenues to the budget of the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2025 will amount to 21.7 trillion tenge (an increase of 1.2 trillion tenge compared to the current year's plan). At the same time, the deficit will gradually decrease: in 2025, this indicator is projected at 2.7% of GDP, by 2027 the decrease will amount to 1.9% of GDP.Budget expenditures, taking into account revenues and deficits, are planned for 2025 at the level of 25.8 trillion tenge with an increase of 1.7 trillion tenge compared to the previous year."During the discussion of the bill, a number of amendments were made aimed at improving the quality of life of the population and the development of the regions. Of these, additional expenses are provided for the provision of clean drinking water, the development of heat and electricity systems, transport infrastructure, ICI, regional development, as well as the implementation of the Auyl - el besigi project. Also, expenses are provided for salary increases for employees of creative teams, provision of medical services within the framework of the GOBMP, conducting an anti-corruption examination," commented Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan Madi Takiev.The largest item of expenditure is the social sphere - the share of total expenditures in 2025 will be 38%. It is planned to allocate 9.8 trillion tenge in this direction (an increase of 862 billion tenge by the current year).The first priority is social security and provision of social assistance to the citizens of the country. Thus, the costs of social benefits for 2025 are provided in the amount of 6 trillion tenge, taking into account the indexation of social benefits and an increase in the number of recipients of payments.The second priority is the development of education. In 2025, expenses in this area will amount to over 1 trillion tenge with an increase of 73 billion tenge to the level.The third priority is healthcare. An increase in the coverage of the population with medical care within the framework of GOBMP and MSHI, taking into account the growth of the population and the increase in the number of patients. Expenditures on the healthcare system for 2025-2027 will amount to 7.6 trillion tenge, of which in 2025 – 2.4 trillion tenge with an increase of 180 billion tenge.In general, the volume of expenditures on the GOBMP in 2025 is planned in the amount of 1.6 trillion tenge. 675 billion tenge is provided for the CSHI, of which 668 billion tenge (11.7 million people) is used to pay state contributions.The fourth priority is tourism. The expenses of the republican budget for the development of tourism and sports in 2025 are planned in the amount of 141 billion tenge, for culture and information - 165 billion tenge.In 2025, 7.5 trillion tenge will be allocated to the regions at the expense of the republican budget, taking into account the amendments of deputies of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, with an increase of 405 billion tenge.It is planned to allocate 568 billion tenge for the development of the transport industry, where 423 billion tenge is provided for the development of the road industry.137 billion tenge is provided for effective water resources management (an increase of 51 billion tenge or 59% compared to the current year), 68 billion tenge will be allocated to this area in 2026, 54 billion tenge in 2027.Expenditures of law enforcement agencies for 2025 are planned in the amount of 2.7 trillion tenge with an increase of 109 billion tenge. "2.1 trillion tenge is provided to support the development of the real sector of the economy in 2025. Of these, in accordance with the instructions of the Head of State, the development of the agro-industrial complex has been strengthened. 635 billion tenge will be allocated for this area next year, with an increase of 30% compared to the current year. The draft law was widely discussed in the Mazhilis. The document was reviewed at 22 meetings of Working Groups and Committees of the Parliament. The answers to more than 250 questions of deputies are presented. A lot of work has been done with all factions. An extended meeting of the AMANAT faction was held. The issues raised by the deputies, in particular the needs of the regions, were taken into account as much as possible. As a result, funds for more than 400 billion tenge have been redistributed in priority areas," concluded the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan Madi Takiev.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/873947

Astana, October 21, 2024 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov and Managing Director of JSC “NC “Kazakh Invest” Azamat Kozhanov met with Chairman of the Board of Directors of “Kuwait Investment Company”, Yousef Mohammad Al-Ali, who arrived in Kazakhstan to explore investment opportunities in the country.During the meeting, Kuantyrov expressed Kazakhstan’s readiness to deepen investment relations with Kuwait, including through the signing of a bilateral investment cooperation agreement and a convention on the avoidance of double taxation. The Deputy Minister also highlighted Kazakhstan’s investment climate, government support measures, and particularly emphasized the investment potential in the education and healthcare sectors.Yousef Mohammad Al-Ali, in turn, expressed strong interest in expanding investment cooperation with Kazakhstan, noting the importance of sustainable development in key sectors such as education and healthcare for the long-term economic growth of the country. He emphasized that the Kuwait Investment Company places a high priority on social projects that improve the quality of life and strengthen human capital.At the conclusion of the meeting, both parties reaffirmed their commitment to continue mutually beneficial cooperation and agreed to exchange information on promising projects for potential investment by the Kuwaiti company.For reference: Kuwait Investment Company was established in 1961 and is one of the leading investment companies in the State of Kuwait. It offers a wide range of financial and investment services, including asset management, investment advisory, brokerage services, as well as fund and portfolio management. Company actively invests both locally and internationally, with a focus on diversifying and achieving sustainable growth for its clients’ assets. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/869744

Warsaw, October 22, 2024 – The Polish capital hosted regular political consultations with the participation of Kazakhstan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko and Poland’s First Deputy Foreign Minister Wladyslaw Bartoszewski.The parties discussed the status and prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation in the political, trade and economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres, exchanged views on the regional and international agenda.The issues of implementation of the agreements reached at the meeting of Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan and Poland Murat Nurtleu and Radoslaw Sikorski in September this year in New York were discussed in detail.The head of the Kazakh delegation noted that “Kazakhstan attaches great importance to the strengthening of multifaceted cooperation with the Republic of Poland. Thanks to the active political dialogue established between the leaders of the two countries, one can see the positive dynamics of cooperation in priority areas”.For his part, Wladyslaw Bartoszewski confirmed Poland’s firm commitment to building up mutually beneficial cooperation with Kazakhstan in all spheres of cooperation.The interlocutors, stressing the need for regular consultations, agreed to maintain a close dialogue between the foreign ministries of Kazakhstan and Poland.In addition, Vassilenko met with Deputy Foreign Minister of Poland Robert Kupecki. The focus was on issues of further strengthening of mutually beneficial cooperation between Astana and Warsaw in the framework of international organizations.On 21 October, Deputy Minister Vassilenko had separate talks at the Ministry of Economic Development and Technology with Ignacy Niemczycki, who had been appointed Deputy Minister for European Affairs in the Prime Minister’s Office the previous day, and with Lukasz Gwiazdowski, Deputy Chairman of the Polish Investment and Trade Agency.The parties discussed practical measures to maintain positive dynamics in bilateral trade, issues of realization of joint business projects, as well as holding the 10th meeting of the Kazakh-Polish Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation next year in Astana (the IPC co-chairs are R. Vassilenko and Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Technology Y. Tomchak).The head of Kazakh delegation also discussed these topics at a separate meeting with representatives of Polish business.Issues of strengthening cooperation between legislative bodies of Kazakhstan and Poland were the subject of negotiations of the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan with members of the parliamentary cooperation group “Poland – Kazakhstan”. As a practical solution, the organization of mutual visits of the leadership and members of the Parliaments of the two countries was discussed.In an interview with the Polish News Agency (PAP), as well as during a meeting with experts from senior Polish analytical centers, representatives of the Polish side were introduced to the main foreign policy approaches of Kazakhstan, political and socio-economic transformations in our country, including the key theses of the State of the Nation Address of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev “Fair Kazakhstan: Law and order, economic growth, public optimism”.For reference: The bilateral trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Poland amounted to 1.23 billion US dollars in 2023 (exports – 598.0 million, imports – 698.9 million), which is 10.4% lower than in 2022 (1.358 billion). For the first 8 months of 2024, the trade volume was 758.6 million US dollars (exports – 328 million, imports – 430.6 million). Since 2005, the gross inflow of investments from Poland to Kazakhstan has reached 447.8 million US dollars. Currently, 140 companies with Poland participation are operating in Kazakhstan. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/869947

Astana, October 22, 2024 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Alibek Kuantyrov, the Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Gabidulla Ospankulov, and the Chairman of the Board of JSC “NC “Kazakh Invest”, Yerzhan Yelekeyev, held a meeting with the Chairman of the Korean Importers Association (KOIMA), Byung-Kwan Kim.During the meeting, Kuantyrov introduced the interlocutor Kazakhstan’s investment climate, government support measures, and promising areas for expanding Kazakh-Korean cooperation. The Deputy Minister highlighted Kazakhstan’s interest in joint projects in the food industry, healthcare, and the localization of component production from rare earth metals, given the availability of necessary raw materials in the country.It was also emphasized that Kazakhstan’s new investment policy focuses on developing high value-added industries with an emphasis on further export opportunities. In this regard, advanced Korean technologies could play a crucial role in enhancing both human resources and technological potential.Byung-Kwan Kim noted that Kazakhstan’s rich resource base, combined with South Korea’s experience and expertise, creates excellent conditions for localizing the production of export-oriented goods. However, the KOIMA Chairman expressed concern over logistical issues, which complicate the export of Kazakh products to South Korea due to the geographic distance between the two countries.At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties agreed to develop cooperation in the agricultural sector, starting with the supply of Kazakh wheat to South Korea. They also committed to continuing discussions on logistical issues to facilitate product exports.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/870596

Astana, 23 October 2024 – First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Akan Rakhmetullin received the Ambassador of Peru to Kazakhstan concurrently Juan Genaro del Campo Rodriguez.The visit of the Ambassador (with residence in Moscow) took place on the occasion of signing agreements in the field of international legal co-operation with the General Prosecutor's Office of Kazakhstan.Thus, for Kazakhstan, Peru has become another Latin American country with which a complete legal framework in the field of international criminal proceedings has been formed.During the meeting at the Kazakh Foreign Ministry, the parties held discussions on a number of key bilateral and multilateral issues. The focus was on exploring ways to further enhance political, trade, and economic dialogue, including transit-transport cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/870598

Astana, October 23, 2024 – A solemn meeting dedicated to the Republic Day was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, at which Minister Murat Nurtleu congratulated the staff of the department on the holiday.In his congratulation, the Foreign Minister stressed that the Declaration of Sovereignty of Kazakhstan, adopted on October 25, 1990, became an important milestone on the way to independence of our state. This holiday is a vivid symbol of the reforms and state modernization that are actively being carried out in the country."The achievements of Kazakh diplomacy contribute to the solution of the fundamental initiatives of the Head of State on the foreign policy track, serve to strengthen political dialogue and economic cooperation with foreign countries, attract foreign investment and technology," M. Nurtleu said.In honor of the Republic Day, employees of the Central Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan were awarded state awards and letters of thanks on behalf of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/871654

Astana, October 22, 2024 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev held a meeting with Ambassador of the Republic of Singapore to Kazakhstan, Zulkifli Baharudin.The parties highly valued the outcomes of the state visit of President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Singapore in May of this year and agreed to continue implementing the agreements reached during the visit.“Singapore remains one of Kazakhstan’s key partners in Southeast Asia. Kazakhstan is focused on further strengthening trade and economic ties with Singapore. Last year, the volume of bilateral trade amounted to 1.8 billion US dollars, and we are confident that we can increase this figure by improving the quality of mutual trade,” noted Bakayev.The Deputy Minister paid special attention to strengthening bilateral cooperation with Singapore, covering key areas such as trade and economic, investment and transport-logistics partnerships.Additionally, the parties exchanged views on current global and regional issues and discussed collaboration within multilateral frameworks.The Singaporean diplomat was awarded a certificate of appreciation from Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu for his significant contribution to the development of bilateral relations. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/871743

Astana, October 22-23, 2024 – As agreed by the parties, the 9th Meeting of the High Level Working Group on the Caspian Sea Issues was held.The delegations of the Republic of Azerbaijan (led by Samir Sharifov), the Islamic Republic of Iran (led by Alireza Jahangiri), the Republic of Kazakhstan (led by Zulfiya Amanzholova), the Russian Federation (led by Mikhail Petrakov) and Turkmenistan (led by Myrat Atajanov) took part in the negotiations.The meeting was chaired by the head of the Kazakhstan delegation Zulfiya Amanzholova.The parties continued the discussion on the methodology for establishing straight baselines in the Caspian Sea.Within the framework of the meeting, the parties carried out a review of cooperation in the Caspian Sea, discussed preparation for the next meeting of the ministers of foreign affairs of the Caspian states in Turkmenistan, as well as the progress of the negotiation process on the drafts of five-party documents.Delegations expressed their gratitude to the Republic of Kazakhstan for the high level of organization of the meeting.The next Meeting of the HLWG will be held in Turkmenistan on dates agreed through diplomatic channels. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/871761

Astana, October 23, 2024 – First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Akan Rakhmetullin, held meeting with the newly appointed Head of the UN Organization for Migration Mission in Kazakhstan and Coordinator for Central Asia, Serkhan Aktoprak.At the meeting, the parties discussed a wide range of issues concerning Kazakhstan’s interaction with the IOM, including such areas of cooperation as immigration and registration of foreign citizens, border control, and prevention of illegal migration, illegal transportation and exploitation of people.Deputy Minister expressed gratitude to the representative of an international organization for active participation and support of the Almaty Process aimed at solving numerous migration problems in Central Asia.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/872775