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

The Kostanay Regional Universal Scientific Library named after L. N. Tolstoy hosted an open microphone entitled "Abai Murasi – halyk ulagaty" ("Abai's legacy — folk wisdom"), dedicated to the 180th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding Kazakh poet and thinker Abai Kunanbayev.The event became part of a decade dedicated to the poet's anniversary, and brought together connoisseurs of his work, representatives of the cultural community and concerned readers. The book exhibition "Uly halyktyn – Uly Abayy" ("The Great Abai of the Great People") attracted special attention of the guests, where rare and modern publications telling about the life and philosophy of the great son of the Kazakh steppe were presented.A bright decoration of the evening was the literary and musical composition "Okudan kaytkan Abai" ("Abai returning from school") performed by members of the clubs "Kazyna" and "Orken". The audience heard a heartfelt reading of poetry, fragments from the famous "Words of Edification" and the performance of Abai's cult songs — "Zhelsiz tunde zharyk ai" and "Kozimnin Karasy", which still resonate in the hearts of listeners.The open microphone format allowed everyone to speak: there were poems, reflections on the importance of Abai's work in modern times, personal stories and memories. The atmosphere of the evening was filled with special warmth and respect for the spiritual legacy that Abai left to his descendants.The event not only became a tribute to the memory of the great poet, but also once again emphasized that his ideas, filled with humanism, morality and love of knowledge, remain relevant today.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1044821?lang=kk

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The mother of a man accused of raping a resident of Astana, who is acting as his public defender, arrived at the pre-trial detention center to visit her son. During the meeting, she attempted to pass him a mobile phone, which had been concealed in the sole of a shoe. The violation was recorded by surveillance cameras.An administrative report was filed against the woman, and the case materials have been submitted to the court.Despite repeated warnings from the officers of the penal enforcement system, citizens continue to attempt to smuggle prohibited items into secure facilities.For example, at the pre-trial detention center in the city of Pavlodar, officers thwarted an attempt to deliver a mobile phone, charger, and earphones. During the inspection of a package intended for a 39-year-old detainee, the devices were discovered hidden inside a cake. An administrative offense report was filed against the Pavlodar resident who brought the package, under Article 481 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The case materials have been forwarded to the court.A similar incident occurred in Kyzylorda, where officers found a mobile phone hidden inside a bar of soap during a parcel inspection.“All citizens coming for visits are informed about the legal consequences of attempting to bring prohibited items. Facilities are equipped with X-ray scanners that allow quick detection of mobile phones, narcotics, and psychotropic substances. Everyone is subject to inspection,” explained Berik Baykenov, head of the Department for Regime, Supervision, and Security of the Penal Enforcement Committee.Since the beginning of this year, penal enforcement officers have prevented 346 attempts to smuggle mobile phones, seized more than 58 liters of alcoholic beverages, and over 10 kilograms of narcotic substances. A total of 128 civilians, including public defenders and lawyers, have been held administratively liable. More than 20 other cases are currently under judicial reviewSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ps/press/news/details/1044768?lang=kk

On the eve of Abai Day, servicemen of Military Unit 6506, stationed in Shymkent, joined the Decade of Celebrations honoring the great Kazakh poet. Among the guards ensuring the peace of the metropolis are those who have been passionate about Abai's work since childhood. One of them is Private Bakhytzhan Artykbay.From an early age, Bakhytzhan showed a keen interest in literature and began memorizing Abai Kunanbayev’s poems while still in elementary school. Later, he became the winner of a national competition for reciting Abai's works. Today, he knows more than 50 of the poet's poems by heart.“Abai’s words are a school of morality and wisdom. In my free time, I reread his poetry, trying to cultivate my inner self. Every poem carries spiritual depth, education, and moral instruction,” says the guardsman.Another admirer of Abai's legacy serving in the ranks of the National Guard is Private Zhuldyzbek Romashev. He, too, is a prizewinner of a national recitation contest dedicated to Abai’s works. His mother, a teacher of Kazakh language and literature, immersed him in the poet’s world from a young age.Today, both servicemen contribute not only to military duties but also to the spiritual sphere. By promoting Abai’s heritage among their peers, they recite his poetry and spark interest in the great poet’s words.This year marks the 180th anniversary of Abai’s birth. In honor of this occasion, National Guard military units across the country are holding themed and poetic evenings.#АБАЙКҮНІ#ДЕНЬАБАЯPress Service of the National GuardMinistry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1044765?lang=kk

Helsinki, July 31–August 1, 2025 – A delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan headed by the Special Representative of the President for Afghanistan, Ambassador-at-Large Yerkin Tukumov participated in the Helsinki+50 High-level Conference dedicated to the fiftieth anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act, which is the founding document of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. (OSCE).The anniversary event, organized by the Finnish OSCE Chairpersonship, was attended by over 1,000 representatives of participating States, partners for cooperation, executive structures and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization, as well as international and non-governmental organizations, including representatives of Kazakh civil society.The conference, which was held under the motto "Respecting the Legacy, preparing for the Future," emphasized the importance of continuing cooperation on all aspects of comprehensive security, with a special focus on the role of civil society. The participants paid tribute to the legacy of the Helsinki Final Act of 1975 and confirmed the continuing relevance of its principles in times of serious geopolitical challenges.Opening the Conference, OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen noted that despite the challenges facing the Organization, the Helsinki Principles remain inviolable. The legacy of the Helsinki Final Act lives on in the historic commitments enshrined in the Paris Charter for a New Europe of 1990, the Istanbul Charter for European Security of 1999 and the Astana Jubilee Declaration of 2010."From early confidence-building measures to the work of its institutions and field operations, the OSCE has made significant contributions to conflict prevention, democratic development, respect for human rights, and post-conflict reconciliation," Minister Valtonen emphasized. The Chairperson-in-Office called for making the OSCE more functional and sustainable. In this regard, during the event, the Minister announced the launch of the Helsinki+50 Fund, aimed at improving the use of voluntary OSCE funding.In his speech, the President of Finland Alexander Stubb expressed the hope that people, cooperation and dialogue will also be at the center of European security in the future. He stressed that this conference and the wide representation of various non-governmental organizations attest to Finland's commitment to strengthening European security at various levels.Within the framework of the Conference, the delegation of Kazakhstan participated in the Helsinki+50 discussions on the future of the OSCE, during which participants discussed initiatives and proposals to improve the Organization's functionality, as well as prospects for its development and continued commitment to the fundamental principles laid down in the Helsinki Final Act.In general, the Conference participants agreed that despite the difficult geopolitical situation in the region, the OSCE remains a unique platform for inclusive dialogue and crisis resolution in the Organization's region and has a wide range of tools to ensure security and cooperation between participating States.On the sidelines of the event, the Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerkin Tukumov held several meetings, including with the OSCE Secretary General Feridun Sinirlioğlu.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-vienna/press/news/details/1044731?lang=kk

Ulaanbaatar, August 1, 2025 – A meeting took place between the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Mongolia Almas Seitakynov and the Minister of Education of Mongolia Naranbayar Purevsuren.During the meeting, Ambassador Almas briefed the Minister on the ongoing educational reforms in Kazakhstan, the presence of leading international universities in the country, as well as the measures being taken to provide scholarships for foreign students. Special attention was given to the prospects for strengthening Kazakh-Mongolian cooperation in the field of education.Minister Naranbayar expressed appreciation to the Government of Kazakhstan for the annual provision of educational scholarships to Mongolian citizens, noting their significant contribution to the development of human capital and the deepening of bilateral ties. The Mongolian side also reaffirmed its interest in further expanding cooperation in this important area.At the conclusion of the talks, both sides agreed to maintain an active dialogue, deepen the partnership, and jointly organize educational events such as forums, exhibitions, seminars, and other initiatives aimed at reinforcing bilateral cooperation in the field of education.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-ulaanbaatar/press/news/details/1044732?lang=kk

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Cholpon-Ata, July 1, 2025 – At the invitation of the Kyrgyz side, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu paid an official visit to the Kyrgyz Republic.During the visit, Minister Nurtleu was received by the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov.The Head of State of Kyrgyzstan expressed satisfaction with the steady deepening of allied relations and strategic partnership between the two countries, and emphasized the traditionally high level of Kazakh-Kyrgyz cooperation within multilateral frameworks.The Kazakh Foreign Minister conveyed warm greetings and best wishes on behalf of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.The parties exchanged views on the current state and future prospects of multifaceted bilateral cooperation. The Kazakh side reaffirmed its commitment to further strengthening and expanding allied relations with fraternal Kyrgyzstan.Key aspects of the upcoming official visit of the President of Kazakhstan to the Kyrgyz Republic were discussed.At the conclusion of the meeting, President Japarov praised the level of bilateral ties and expressed readiness to continue meaningful and dynamic cooperation. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1044664?lang=kk

On August 1, 2025, a book exhibition "Abai – kazaktyn uly tulgasy" was organized for pupils of the Zhetisu region of the Juvenile Adaptation Center.The main purpose of the event was to familiarize children with Abai's heritage, increase interest in national values through his work and promote personal development.The book exhibition featured books, collections of poetry, words of edification, research papers about the poet and modern fiction dedicated to the life and work of Abai Kunanbayuly.During the event, librarian Ainur Imanbayeva conducted a bibliographic review, spoke in detail about the content, historical significance and educational significance of each book.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-archive/press/news/details/1044570?lang=kk

 Aspart of the continuation of workon the phasedimplementation of the Keden informationsystem,theStateRevenueCommittee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan is puttingintooperation the functionalityformakingpreliminarydecisionson the classification of goodsinaccordancewith the CommodityNomenclature of foreign economic activityanddecisionson the classification of goodstransportedacross the customsborder of the EurasianEconomicUnionin an unassembledordisassembledform,includingincompleteorincompleteform(hereinafter referred to as solutions).FromJuly28, 2025, the filingandprocessing of applicationsfordecision-makingwill be carried out at the Keden IP. We would like to notethat on July25 of thisyear, at18:30, theSingleWindowforExport-ImportOperationsinformationsystemwillstopacceptingapplicationsfordecision-making.Instructionsonhow to fill out the application,aswell as on how to registerin the system, are postedon the mainpageon the portal. https://keden.kgd.gov.kz,aswell as in the createdseparatetelegramchathttps://t.me/kedenkgdgovkz/63080–for the applicant.Pleasenote that it is necessary to specifyvalidmobilephonenumbersandemailaddressesduringregistration in ordertoreceivenotificationsabout the status of applications.For more information and advice, please contact customer support: +7 7172 73 55 19 ü +7 705 956 53 89 üe-mail: keden_support@kgd.minfin.gov.kz. Telegram channel: https://t.me/kedenkgdgovkz   Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1044556?lang=kk

      On the eve of the Railway Worker's Day, the Akim of Kurchatov B. T. Abdraliev visited Balapan Koligi Company LLP. The railway is the most important part of the country's infrastructure and the basis for economic development. Balapan Koligi Company is a striking example of effective and responsible work in the field of transport logistics. The enterprise ensures stable transportation and plays a significant role in supplying the regions. Bolat Tansykbaevich congratulated the employees and veterans of the company on the upcoming professional holiday, wished them health, success and prosperity.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-kurchatov/press/news/details/1044526?lang=kk

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According to official data from the Bureau of National Statistics of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the final growth of the country's economy in 2024 was 5%. Previously, according to preliminary estimates, GDP growth was 4.8%.According to the BNS, economic growth in 2024 is largely due to the development of the non-oil sector. The production of goods increased by 6.3% (preliminary data – 5.5%), the service sector showed an increase of 4.6%.One of the key factors was the increase in production in the manufacturing industry by 6.8% (previously – 5.9%). This is the highest figure since 2011. The construction sector also made a significant contribution by 15.3% (previously – 13.1%) and agriculture – 13.7% (previously – 13.3%).Related industries have also demonstrated positive dynamics. The volume of domestic trade increased by 8.9% (previously - 8.8%), transport and warehousing services — by 9.4% (previously – 8.5%).The achieved results were made possible by measures to support the real sector, develop transport and logistics infrastructure, stimulate investment activity and expand the availability of financial instruments.The comprehensive implementation of economic policy contributed to the strengthening of domestic demand, the growth of entrepreneurial activity and the expansion of production potential.Thus, the basis is being created for further sustainable growth and economic diversification due to the positive dynamics of key industries, in particular, in the manufacturing industry – 12.4% of GDP, exceeding the share of the mining industry (12%).https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1044189?lang=ruSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-ekonomika-zhosparlau/press/news/details/1044496?lang=kk