As part of the implementation of the instructions of the President of the country, the Akim of the Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov got acquainted with the progress of construction of residential buildings and infrastructure facilities in the new microdistricts "Astana" and "Baiterek" of the city of Kostanay.Recall that the Head of State emphasized: "Affordable housing is not a dream, but our duty to citizens." Guided by this task, about 1 million square meters of housing have been commissioned in the region over the past two years.The microdistricts "Astana" and "Baiterek" will become some of the largest residential areas in the regional center. In total, 154 multi-storey buildings are planned to be built here, which will provide more than 14 thousand new apartments.Today, the construction of 10 five-storey buildings is being completed - the work is 95% complete. In parallel, the construction of another 13 similar buildings has begun.In addition to residential buildings, the project provides for the creation of modern infrastructure. "Smart" stops, video surveillance systems, children's and sports grounds will be installed here. Schools, kindergartens, a multidisciplinary hospital, leisure centers and a Sports Palace will be located within walking distance.A gas boiler house with a capacity of 49.5 Gcal is being built to ensure uninterrupted heat supply to the new residential area. Construction, installation and commissioning works are ongoing at the site, and the project is undergoing state examination.“The implementation of such a large-scale project is not only an improvement in housing conditions, but also a new impetus for the socio-economic development of the region. It is important to provide people with not just housing, but a full-fledged comfortable living environment,” said Kumar Aksakalov.Special attention is paid to supporting young people. The Kostanay Zhastary program continues to operate in the region, under which more than 340 young people have been provided with housing in three years. The program will be continued in 2025. This year, its financing will amount to 938 million tenge, including funds from Otbasy Bank JSC.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1045397?lang=kk

The deadline for filing documents for reimbursement has been extended to 5 years The new Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan will enter into force on January 1, 2026. At the same time, amendments have been made to the current Tax Code that affect the interests of UAPF beneficiaries and contributors who belong to socially vulnerable categories and have used lump sum pension benefit payments to improve housing conditions and (or) pay for medical treatment (LSPBP) What changes have been made? Individuals belonging to socially vulnerable groups are entitled to apply standard tax deductions to taxable income in the form of lump-sum pension benefit payments. Many of them, when withdrawing LSPBP for housing and (or) medical treatment, paid individual income tax (IIT) immediately upon making the payment. At the same time, from January 1, 2024, standard tax deductions (up to 882 MCI[1]) are applied to the taxable income of such people in the form of LSPBP. This means that recipients belonging to this category can apply with a corresponding application and supporting documents to the UAPF to apply for recalculation and refund of IIT within three years from the date of receiving LSPBP. However, those who withdrew LSPBP in 2021-2022 for various reasons did not have time to do this. Now, in connection with the adoption of amendments and additions to the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, from July 15, 2025, the limitation period established for such appeals from individuals has been increased from 3 to 5 years.  Who is eligible for IIT refund?The list of individuals entitled to a refund of IIT is defined by the current Tax Code. These are individuals with disabilities of the first, second or third groups, one of the parents or guardians of children with disabilities, one of the adoptive parents, foster parents of orphans, veterans of military events and other categories. The full list of persons is in Article 346 of the Tax Code. Where should you apply?Beneficiaries who, when determining taxable income under the LSPBP, standard tax deductions, if eligible, were not applied, must urgently contact the nearest UAPF branch office with an application and supporting documents for the application of standard tax deductions to recalculate income and reimburse IIT.After applying the standard tax deduction, the IIT will be returned to the beneficiary's individual pension savings account if it was withheld. If deferred IIT was chosen, then the obligation to pay it will be removed upon receipt of monthly pension payments.These changes will be valid until December 31, 2025 (inclusive), since the new Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan comes into force on January 1, 2026.            For reference. According to the current Tax Code, pension payments from UAPF are classified as income subject to individual income tax (IIT) at a rate of 10% in accordance with the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. IIT is withheld collectively for all types of pension benefits formed from compulsory pension contributions (CPC), compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPC), and voluntary pension contributions (VPC). The same rules apply to lump-sum pension benefit payments (LSPBP) from UAPF for the purpose of improving housing conditions and/or paying for medical treatment.Lump sum pension benefit payment (LSPBP) is the amount of pension savings formed by compulsory pension contributions (and until 01.07.2023, by compulsory occupational pension contributions), withdrawn by the contributor (beneficiary) from the UAPF in order to improve housing conditions and (or) pay for medical treatment in the manner established by the Social Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Let us remind you that there are two ways to withhold IIT: immediately upon receipt of the LSPBP and with a delay until retirement. According to the law, the tax agent that calculates the IIT is the UAPF, which can withhold the tax in two ways, depending on the choice of the individual:o 10% of the LSPBP amount is withheld immediately upon payment.o 10% of all used pension savings are withheld after the beneficiary retires. In this case, the tax amount is divided into equal parts and deducted from the beneficiary 's monthly pension benefits for a maximum of sixteen years.How to withhold IIT is decided only by the beneficiary of the LSPBP when submitting an application to the authorized operator.                    UAPF was founded on August 22, 2013 on the basis of GNPF APF JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan represented by the State Institution Committee of State Property and Privatization of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Trust management of UAPF pension assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF attracts compulsory pension contributions, employer’s compulsory pension contributions, compulsory occupational pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as carries out enrollment and accounting of voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation for the guaranteed deposit, transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory guarantee of deposits, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", ensures the implementation of pension benefits. The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target requirements, accounting and crediting of target savings (TS) to target savings accounts, payments of TS to their recipients in bank accounts, accounting for returns of TS in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the National Fund for Children program (More details at www.enpf.kz)           [1] Monthly calculation indicatorSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-altai/press/news/details/1054157?lang=kk

In the East Kazakhstan Regional Ethnographic Museum-Reserve, within the framework of the decade dedicated to the 180th anniversary of the great Abai, the event «The Heritage of Abai – Folk Wisdom» was held. The meeting was attended by young employees of the Border Service Department of the East Kazakhstan region, soldiers of the city's military units, and guests of the Left Bank Complex. At the event, which was held in the form of a creative dialogue platform – an open microphone, they happily read quotes from Abai's «Words of Edification», poems, and all together performed the song «Kozimnin karasy», which has already become a folk song. The highlight of the holiday was an art exhibition of paintings based on the poet's works. A tour of Abai's house and folk games added their own flavor to the atmosphere of the meeting.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-cultura-arhiv/press/news/details/1045229?lang=kk

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Athletes from Kazakhstan, the Czech Republic, Romania, Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Hungary, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Moldova, Bulgaria, Serbia, South Korea, the USA and Ukraine participated in the tournament, which was held in Pardubice.Representatives of our region became prize-winners in two major togyzkumalak competitions: Karygul Yernur from Karaganda won the silver medal in the World Cup among adults in blitz, and Tulegenov Adilkhan from Bukhar-Zhyrau district took the bronze medal in the World Youth Championship (under 21). Congratulations!By the way, the World Championship in this very popular national game among athletes with musculoskeletal and visual impairments starts in Mongolia today. The national team of the Republic of Kazakhstan included coach Berkut Bekmagambetovich Beisenaev and his student Umitkaliev Dastan from Karkaralinsk. Good luck to our fellow countrymen!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda-sport/press/news/details/1045191?lang=kk

On August 3, 2025, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and UN Secretary-General António Guterres participated in a series of events with government representatives and UN staff. A key highlight of the visit was the signing of an agreement on establishing the UN Regional Center for Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty. The agreement was signed by Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu and UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs Li Junhua. The Centre will serve as an important platform for promoting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at the regional level.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-almaty/press/news/details/1045175?lang=kk

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В Астане состоялась встреча вице-министра национальной экономики Республики Казахстан Асана Дарбаева с заместителем Постоянного представителя Программы развития ООН в Казахстане Сухробом Ходжиматовым.Стороны обсудили ключевые направления и перспективы дальнейшего сотрудничества, в том числе инициативы в области устойчивого развития. Отдельное внимание было уделено текущим и планируемым совместным проектам, а также вопросам укрепления партнерства.В ходе встречи стороны подвели итоги представления Казахстаном третьего Добровольного национального обзора по реализации Целей устойчивого развития (ЦУР), состоявшегося в июле на Политическом форуме высокого уровня в штаб-квартире ООН в Нью-Йорке, и наметили дальнейшие шаги по продвижению ЦУР в стране.Асан Дарбаев подчеркнул значимость сотрудничества с ПРООН, отметив, что техническая поддержка со стороны Программы сыграла важную роль в подготовке и представлении Обзора. Он также выразил благодарность за активное участие ПРООН в продвижении ЦУР в Казахстане.В свою очередь Сухроб Ходжиматов отметил, что успешная презентация Обзора на международной площадке стала свидетельством приверженности Казахстана реализации Глобальной повестки 2030. Он выразил готовность к дальнейшему углублению взаимовыгодного партнерства.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1045187?lang=kk

THE FARMER IS THE REAL OWNER OF THE LABOR! The fact that 2025 has been declared the Year of Working Professions in our country is a sign of respect for rural workers. In this regard, it is our duty to talk about the men of the steppe - farmers. A farmer is not just someone who plows the land and plants crops. He is a true hard worker who is in harmony with nature, knows the value of every grain, and works tirelessly to ensure the lush growth of the crop. Today, agriculture is an important sector of the country's economy. Farmers are the backbone of the country, ensuring food security. Mastering innovative agricultural technologies and working in line with modern requirements is the main task of a modern farmer. Being a farmer is a real profession, a real heroism! #WorkingProfessionsYear2025 #FarmerDignifiedProfession #AgriculturalWorker – ElAzygy

A solemn military oath ceremony was held at military unit 6636 of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the capital, Astana. This momentous event marked the beginning of a new chapter in the lives of young conscripts, symbolizing their commitment to the honorable duty of defending the Motherland.This year, 125 conscripts arrived at the unit from the North Kazakhstan, Zhetysu, Kostanay, and Pavlodar regions. To the sound of the National Anthem and in the presence of their families, unit command, and veterans, the recruits pledged to fulfill their military duty with honor.Colonel Yerlan Buranbayev, commander of the unit, emphasized the significance of the oath in his address:“From this day forward, you are soldiers of the National Guard. You swore your allegiance before the people, your parents, and your conscience. Remember: discipline, loyalty, and courage are not just words — they are the essence of your service.”The ceremony was enriched by a heartfelt performance of the song “Ana” by Private Rasul Saparbek, which deeply moved many guests, especially the mothers seeing their sons off to service.Lieutenant Colonel Bakhtiyar Aubakirov, head of the training center, also addressed the recruits:“Service in the National Guard is a school of life. I am confident that each of you will prove yourselves worthy, endure the challenges of army life with honor, and emerge stronger — both physically and spiritually.”Retired Lieutenant Colonel Feliks Dulsky, Chairman of the Veterans Council of Unit 6636, and retired Major Insafitdin Gareyev extended congratulations and best wishes to the young soldiers, encouraging them to remain strong in spirit and loyal to their duty.Colonel of the State Security Service and Karabakh war veteran Yevgeny Lavrenyuk shared his combat experience, stressing the value of unity, mutual support, and self-belief in the military. He expressed confidence that service in the National Guard would become a vital lesson in life and courage for the young men.A touching speech was delivered by Zakyt Kalyamova, grandmother of one of the soldiers, who spoke on behalf of the parents and families, expressing pride in the recruits and wishing them good health, a successful service, and a proud return home.The ceremony concluded with demonstrations of hand-to-hand combat techniques by the 1st-2025 draft soldiers. Of special note was the performance by the Honor Guard Company of the National Guard. After the event, the soldiers and their families gathered for a group photo to commemorate the occasion.Press Service of the National GuardMinistry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1044915?lang=kk

On August 1, 2025, a joint meeting was held at the House of Trade Unions, which was attended by: Head of the Department Temirkhan Yerlan Temirhanuly, Aronova Irina Petrovna, Chairman of the TOP Trade Union Center of Kostanay region, Kairat Zhandildinovich Syundikov, Ethics Commissioner of the State Institution Akim's Office for Kostanay Region, Arman Valikhanov Akhmetkali– Director of the branch of the Republican Research Institute labor protection; representatives of industry and local trade unions. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss topical issues of compliance with labor legislation, strengthen cooperation between the inspectorate and trade unions, and develop mechanisms for the joint protection of workers' labor rights. At the end of the meeting, issues of occupational injury prevention, timely payment of wages, improving the quality of labor protection and the introduction of digital control tools were also discussed. The participants agreed to continue working together and strengthen cooperation in order to ensure decent and safe working conditions for each employee.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-enbek/press/news/details/1044855?lang=kk

Almaty, 3 August 2025 - The Head of State thanked the Secretary-General for his visit to Kazakhstan. He noted that the arrival of the distinguished guest – despite his busy schedule ahead of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York – is of particular importance for the country and demonstrates the UN's strong commitment to the development agenda.According to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the creation of the first SDG Hub of its kind in Central Asia is a major achievement for the entire region."On behalf of the people of Kazakhstan, I express my sincere gratitude to you and your team for your consistent support of our initiative. I also commend your timely and forward-looking ‘UN80 Initiative.’ Kazakhstan fully supports your reform efforts and shares your priorities. In this spirit, I reaffirm Kazakhstan’s unwavering commitment to the UN’s foundational principles of multilateralism, diplomacy, and cooperation, which are at the heart of the United Nations," the President said.In turn, António Guterres expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome and noted Kazakhstan's contribution to strengthening international cooperation and promoting the Sustainable Development Goals."Kazakhstan is a symbol of peace and dialogue—a bridge builder, an honest broker in many circumstances, starting with your historic decision to abandon nuclear weapons a few decades ago. That was a remarkable example to the world. When people talk about the clash of civilizations, the truth is that Kazakhstan has demonstrated—especially through all your initiatives—that there is scope for dialogue and cooperation among people of different religions and cultures. You have always been a center spreading this message of bringing people together," the UN Secretary-General stated.During the meeting, the two sides discussed the Centre’s future operations, UN reform, and pressing topics on the international and regional agenda.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-kazakhstanun/press/news/details/1044856?lang=kk

Almaty, 3 August 2025 - President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres took part in the signing ceremony of the Host Country Agreement between the Government of Kazakhstan and the United Nations concerning the establishment of the UN Regional Centre for the Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan in the Republic of Kazakhstan.In his remarks, President Tokayev began by expressing his gratitude to UN Secretary-General António Guterres for attending this landmark event.The President noted that today’s event holds great significance both for Kazakhstan and the United Nations. It serves as a meaningful and powerful signal to the entire international community about the importance of Central Asia, which is emerging as a highly significant actor on the global map.He added that the signed Host Country Agreement formalizes the establishment of the Regional Centre for the SDGs and marks an important milestone in the longstanding and fruitful cooperation between Kazakhstan and the United Nations.– Amid growing geopolitical turbulence, conflicts, climate and food insecurity – the role of the United Nations must be regarded as a pivotal one in making the world safer and more stable. For Kazakhstan the United Nations remains an indispensable and irreplaceable pillar of the international order. Since joining the UN family 33 years back, Kazakhstan has consistently acted as a responsible, proactive, peace-loving member of the international community, – noted the President.According to the President Tokayev, the opening of the UN Centre in Almaty reflects the growing strategic importance of the region.– Today, Central Asia is demonstrating unprecedented unity and strong commitment to the principles of good-neighborhood and shared progress. Countries of the region pursue political and social reforms, take bold measures to diversify economies, invest in human capital, and build more inclusive institutions. We want to foster potential of Central Asia as an active broker in tackling major international issues, and therefore consistently promote a constructive and forward-looking agenda on the global stage. In this context, the establishment of the UN Regional Centre in Almaty is both timely and strategic, – stated the President.Kassym-Jomart Tokayev believes that the Centre will serve as a catalyst for coordinated action in making our economies resilient and vibrant, enhancing regional innovation, and fostering deeper cooperation.  – There will be no overlapping functions and duties between this Centre and other institutions in the region or beyond. Instead, it will complement the existing efforts, adding value through its regional focus on the needs of the people across the broader region. Central Asia, unfortunately, is known to be affected by the environmental degradation of the Aral Sea and the shrinking of the Caspian Sea. To address these challenges, we all should strengthen regional coordinated actions and strong engagement from the United Nations. Therefore, Kazakhstan will host a Regional Environment Summit in Astana in April 2026, in partnership with the UN agencies, – noted President Tokayev.As Kassym-Jomart Tokayev further noted, long-term peace and sustainable development in Afghanistan are crucial for ensuring regional security.– Kazakhstan remains committed to supporting the Afghan people through humanitarian assistance, educational projects, trade and food security initiatives. The trade volume of our country with Afghanistan is steadily growing. We believe that peace and development in Afghanistan must go hand in hand. Human dignity and international law are inseparable and part of all efforts toward a lasting stability, – he added.The Head of State emphasized that Kazakhstan regards the Sustainable Development Goals as a priority of its national strategy.– Here many achievements have already been done, but under no circumstances should we be complacent in implementing plans to boost the economic development and meeting up the legal needs of our people. Our goal is to safeguard the leading role of Kazakhstan in our part of the world in carrying out bold economic reforms and modernizing our society on the basis of the Rule of Law and Order. Our ultimate goal is to build a really Just and Fair State where basic human rights and high ecological standards will be duly upheld. We will also be placing priority on further digitalization and Artificial Intelligence, as well as building diversified transport infrastructure to make Kazakhstan a truly Eurasian hub of international cargo trade, – he stated.The President called on governments, civil society organizations, and the private sector to embrace and work together to achieve shared progress.  Only through joint efforts can Central Asia truly develop as a region of stability, opportunity, and sustainable growth.In conclusion, the President expressed his sincere appreciation to UN Secretary-General António Guterres for his exemplary diplomacy and leadership during these challenging times. He reaffirmed that Kazakhstan will continue to support the Secretary-General’s efforts at the helm of the global Organization.António Guterres, in his remarks, thanked all those in attendance and noted that the opening of the Centre represents the start of a new chapter for the region in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals.– Establishing the Regional Center symbolizes a new era of cooperation in Central Asia, grounded in shared priorities and solutions. It holds great potential for showing how the strong bonds among the region's leaders can translate into deeper economic integration. For the benefit of all people, this is more essential than ever, and I commend President Tokayev for his vision and leadership in helping to shape this new Central Asia, which will increasingly become a fundamental force in our world order, – Secretary-General emphasized.He also noted that he was pleased to be in Almaty for the opening of the Regional Centre on the eve of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, which will be held in Turkmenistan.– The Center can become a vital pioneer in implementing the Programme of Action for Landlocked Developing Countries. Today, we must say, Kazakhstan is no longer a landlocked country. Kazakhstan is a center in the global trade system, a center in global logistics, transportation, and telecommunications systems, with its corridors on roads, on railways, on fiber optics, and the transforming. This country is really a bridge. A bridge from East and West, the North and South, – said António Guterres.In closing, the Secretary-General commended Kazakhstan’s internal reforms and its constructive role in international affairs.– I am a great admirer of Kazakhstan. For me, Kazakhstan is a symbol of wisdom, a bridge builder, and a messenger of peace – a place where people of different ethnic and religious groups can come together and find a common destiny.I will never forget that Kazakhstan renounced its nuclear weapons and, through that decision, became a symbol of peace and disarmament – something that is more necessary today than ever. Kazakhstan has always been a voice of reason in a world where, unfortunately, reason itself is struggling to be heard, –the Secretary-General concluded.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-kazakhstanun/press/news/details/1044857?lang=kk

At the Academy of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, more than 30 cadets were solemnly sworn into military service after being admitted to military educational institutions in the Russian Federation and the Republic of Türkiye. All of them were selected through competitive procedures under international agreements and treaties signed between the respective countries.The military oath is far more than a formality. It is a significant act of moral responsibility and a symbolic entry into the ranks of the nation’s defenders. Every individual who recites the words of the oath assumes a duty of loyalty to their homeland and people, a readiness to serve, and a willingness to sacrifice for peace and national security.This year, special attention was drawn to two young women who took the military oath alongside their fellow cadets. They represent the fourth cohort of female personnel from the National Guard to be sent for training in the field of military medicine. Ahead of them lies years of study in Saint Petersburg. Their decision to pursue a career as military doctors once again demonstrates that Kazakhstani women are ready to serve with honor alongside men, taking on responsible and patriotic roles.Addressing the cadets, Colonel Erden Balgimbaev, Deputy Head of the Academy for Educational and Social-Legal Affairs, emphasized the importance of the occasion:— By taking the oath, you become full-fledged members of the National Guard. You have the high honor of representing Kazakhstan abroad. Through your conduct and academic performance, other nations will form their impressions of our country.Words of encouragement were also offered by Imangali Tatvayev, Deputy Chairman of the Council of Veterans of Petropavlovsk:— The military oath must become your lifelong moral and ethical compass throughout your cadet and future officer careers. Always remain faithful to your oath, serve with honor and dignity, and fulfill your duty in defending the peaceful and productive lives of Kazakhstan’s multiethnic population. Your dream to become officers is noble and honorable. The officer profession is one for the brave—true patriots of the Motherland.On behalf of all first-year cadets, Cadet Azamat Tursynkhanov delivered a speech of gratitude for the trust placed in them and pledged to carry the name of Kazakhstan with pride, representing the country with dignity in foreign military institutions.This day marked the beginning of an important journey for the future officers—a path of service, courage, and continuous self-improvement. The oath they swore will serve not just as a formal requirement, but as a guiding principle, a moral beacon, and a lasting symbol of loyalty to the Motherland. Press Service of the National GuardMinistry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1044807?lang=kk

From July 31 to August 2, the city of Karaganda hosted the sports sambo competition as part of the XII Spartakiad of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, organized by the Central Sports Society FSO “Dynamo.” The event brought together over 150 of the strongest athletes from 25 teams across the country.For the first time in history, the National Guard team achieved a decisive victory, taking 1st place in the overall team standings, ahead of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (2nd place) and FSO “Dynamo” (3rd place).Individual achievements of the guardsmen:58 kg – 1st place📍 Private Adilet Yelemesov (military unit 5451)64 kg – 1st place📍 Private Nursultan Nursseitov (military unit 6654)71 kg – 3rd place📍 Private Makhambet Konysbayev (military unit 3660)79 kg – 1st place📍 Private Tilek Toktassynov (military unit 5573)88 kg – 2nd place📍 Private Azat Kuanov (military unit 6655)98 kg – 1st place📍 Private Yelaman Koyshybayev (military unit 6636)+98 kg – 1st place📍 Private Sanzhar Zhabborov (military unit 5573)This outstanding success is a vivid testament to the high level of physical fitness, fighting spirit, and professionalism of the servicemen of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, who proudly represented their department at a prestigious competition.Press Service of the National GuardMinistry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1044808?lang=kk

Cholpon-Ata, August 2, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu, as part of his official visit to Kyrgyzstan, met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Zheenbek Kulubaev.The parties noted the high dynamics of bilateral cooperation, which is characterized by the steady strengthening of political dialogue and the expansion of multifaceted interaction.The Kazakh Foreign Minister emphasized that thanks to the political will of the Heads of State, Kazakh-Kyrgyz relations have reached a qualitatively new level of interaction.“Kazakhstan is firmly committed to the comprehensive deepening of allied relations with brotherly Kyrgyzstan based on the principles of mutual respect, trust, and consideration of each other’s interests. These are the goals we are guided by in building a long-term partnership,” stated Minister Nurtleu.The foreign ministers discussed in detail the implementation of the agreements reached at the highest level in recent years and expressed their readiness to promote the strengthening of inter-parliamentary, intergovernmental, and interregional ties.Particular attention was paid to the preparation of the official visit of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Kyrgyzstan and the holding of the seventh meeting of the High Interstate Council between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.The prospects for further expansion of trade and economic cooperation were separately considered. Kazakhstan consistently ranks among Kyrgyzstan’s top three trading partners.In the context of implementing the instructions of the Heads of State, the ministers agreed to comprehensively facilitate the deepening of economic cooperation and increasing mutual trade to 3 billion US dollars. According to the results of 2024, trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan amounted to 1.7 billion US dollars.The importance of launching the Industrial Trade and Logistics Complex project on the Kazakh-Kyrgyz state border in 2026 and the development of joint investment projects was noted.The ministers emphasizing the significant potential for cooperation, expressed their readiness to promote fruitful interaction in the areas of energy, transport, logistics, water relations, and agriculture.As a separate point, issues of deepening cultural and humanitarian ties, which form the basis of strong and long-term relations between the two states, were considered. Last year, the Days of Kyrgyz Culture and a series of large-scale events were successfully held in Kazakhstan.This year, ahead of the official visit of President Tokayev to Kyrgyzstan, it is planned to hold the Days of Kazakh Cinema, the 3rd Kazakh-Kyrgyz Youth Forum, and the solemn opening of the “Golden Bridge of Friendship” monument in Bishkek.During the meeting, the ministers “compared the notes” on current regional and international issues. They confirmed their commitment to close cooperation within the UN and to providing mutual support in promoting the international initiatives of both states.Following the talks, the Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan initialed the Decision of the Seventh Meeting of the High Interstate Council “On Approval of the Comprehensive Cooperation Plan between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic for 2025-2027” and the Plan itself.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1044812?lang=kk

Today, August 1, an administrative meeting was held in the city of Zhanaozen under the chairmanship of the Akim of Zhanaozen, Janseit Kainarbaev.During the meeting, the participants reviewed the implementation of protocol instructions given at various meetings chaired by the city and regional akims, as well as the handling of appeals from individuals and legal entities received by the Zhanaozen City Akimat in the first half of 2025, including the status of parliamentary inquiries.Head of the Organizational and Control Department, Bauyrzhan Moldabekov, and Acting Head of the Documentation Support and Control Department, Zhaksylyk Orynbekov, delivered reports and presented updates on their respective areas.The city akim emphasized the importance of broad public outreach regarding the national environmental campaign “Taza Kazakhstan” and the “Taza Qazaqstan” Telegram bot. He noted that improving the culture of cleanliness among the population is a shared responsibility not only of residents but also of all institutions and organizations. Due to the insufficient efforts in this area, strict warnings were issued to the heads of relevant organizations.The akim expressed dissatisfaction with the poor sanitary condition in the village of Rakhmet and, due to the uncoordinated waste management efforts, issued a formal reprimand to the Akim of Rakhmet village, Raimbek Syrymov. He was instructed to intensify sanitation efforts in the area and to strengthen awareness work among residents.Janseit Kainarbaev stressed the importance of timely and high-quality implementation of tasks under supervision. He instructed all responsible department heads and rural district akims to pay close attention to the issues raised, ensure compliance with protocol assignments, and maintain consistent oversight.Press Service of the Akim of ZhanaozenSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimat-goroda-zhanaozen/press/news/details/1044813?lang=kk