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

This year Civil Aviation Committee of the Ministry of Investments and Development of Kazakhstan with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Religions and Civil Society of Kazakhstan worked on the accreditation of “SCAT” company in General Agency of Civil Aviation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and permission granted to carry out regular flights to Riyadh, Jeddah, Medina and Dammam from Kazakhstan, including the Hajj season 2017.Currently, the air company is working on defining concrete routes, date and time of these flights.Permission to do air flights to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will provide Kazakhstani citizens more flexible opportunity during the choice of air travel.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aviation/press/news/details/25379?lang=kk

On May 16, 2017, the International Seminar "Measurements for Transport" was held at the site of JSC "NC" Kazakhstan Temir Zholy ", timed to coincide with the World Metrology Day, which is celebrated every year by the metrology community on May 20, to commemorate the signing of the" Metric Convention "- an international document signed May 20, 1875 in Paris at an international diplomatic conference plenipotentiary representatives of the governments of 17 countries, in order to ensure the uniformity of measurements based on the application of the metric system of measures, creating an international system of units of measurement and standards of units of values. The Republic of Kazakhstan is a member of the Metric Convention since 2006.At the seminar, the Chairman of the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology of the Ministry of Investments and Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan awarded diplomas to specialists of metrological services of enterprises of the republic for active work and contribution for the development of metrology.In addition, at the seminar the results of Kazakhstan were announced: "Үздік өлшем құрдадары" ("The best measuring device of the year"). This competition is held since 2011, established by the Kazakhstan Institute of Metrology in order to support and stimulate domestic manufacturers of measuring instruments.According to the decision of the Commission, the awarding of the title "Үздік өлшеу құралы" dated May 8, 2017 by the order of the RSE "Kazakhstan Institute of Metrology" determined the winners of the contest "2017 жылғы" Үздік өлшеу құралы ":1st place: diploma of the I degree and the title "2017 жылғы" Үздік өлшеу құралы"- radiometers-dosimeters" RKS-01-SOLO "; System of automatic detection of fissile and radioactive materials "KORGAUSHY-01"; SPECTRUM-01-SOLO spectrometer; Alpha spectrometer "SPECTRUM-01-SOLO-ALPHA"; Sampling device "EPRAM-01-SOLO", LLP "SOLO LTD."The company LLP "SOLO LTD" produces patented, certified in Kazakhstan and Russia working and exemplary measuring equipment. At present, a whole complex of radiometric and radonometric equipment has been developed and is being manufactured.2nd place: diploma of II degree - gas analyzers "GK-Wind", produced by LLP "Pravakom".3rd place: diploma of III degree - Electronic stationary scales for static weighing of the "Paluan" type, produced by LLP "Scientific implementation center Almas".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aviation/press/news/details/25378?lang=kk

Al-Farabi Kazakh National University scientific journal “International Journal of Biology and Chemistry” became part of the Emerging Sources Citation Index Database on Web of Science Core Collection platformAccording to Clarivate Analytics agency (former Thomson Reuters) journal articles will be indexed starting from January 2018. The University’s journal inclusion into the most authoritative international database that indexes world’s best scholarly publications, is yet another confirmation of the consistent course towards internationalization and the development of a research university.As it follows from Clarivate Analytics’s policy, the journal selection for Emerging Sources Citation Index is the first and important step on the way for the journal to get included in the main Web of Science Core Collection Database, which in turn will give an impact-factor index, based on the citation index.It should be noted that International Journal of Biology and Chemistry is Al-Farabi KazNU’s third scholarly edition, which got included in Emerging Sources Citation Index Database on Web of Science Core Collection platform. As such, the database already indexes Eurasian Chemico-Technological Journal and News of NAS RK. Physico-mathematical series, published on the basis of Al-Farabi KazNU.Clarivate Analytics is an independent authoritative company that manages databases, information systems and intellectual properties collections. It focuses on scientific and academic research, patent analysis and legal regulation, pharmaceutical and biotechnological research, trademark, brand and intellectual property protection. International Journal Biology Division of research and publication activities Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/25298?lang=kk

October 26 in the course of his working trip to the Almaty region, Prime Minister Bakytzhan Sagintayev held a meeting with education workers and parents in the region on the implementation of the Address-2019, and visited the Lyceum School No. 28 to get acquainted with the quality of educational services.A wide range of issues related to the development of the education system, in particular, improving the quality of pre-school and school education, ensuring child safety, raising the social status of teachers, digitalization, upgrading infrastructure, including the construction of new schools in order to eliminate three-shift education were discussed. The purpose of the meeting is to hear firsthand how, within the framework of the performance of the Address of the Head of State, issues of the education system are being addressed. The Prime Minister noted that 1.75 trillion tenge would be allocated to the implementation of the Address over the next three years. First of all, work is underway to increase the minimum wage by 1.5 times from January 1, 2019, from 28 to 42 thousand tenge. As a result, wages of 1.3 million employees will grow by 30%. It will also affect 275,000 civil servants, including teachers, whose salaries will increase by 35%. Meanwhile, the participants of the meeting noted the importance of the President’s order to increase public spending on the development of education and health care systems to 10% of GDP over the next five years. In 2018, total expenditures on education amounted to 4.1% of GDP (2.4 trillion tenge), including 3.5% from the state budget and 0.6% from the private sector. Total for 2018, education and health care expenditures amounted to 7.38% of GDP (state budget — 5.4%, private sector — 1.9%). Within the framework of the three-year budget, an increase in spending on education is expected from 456.3 billion tenge in 2018 to 752.1 billion tenge in 2021, or by 65%. Secondly, it was noted that, on behalf of the Head of State, an additional 50 billion tenge should be allocated to eliminate three-shift schools and a shortage of places. Thus, in total about 100 billion tenge was allocated for the construction of schools. At the same time, the Prime Minister outlined the need to attract private investment and use the public-private partnership mechanism for the construction of new educational facilities. In addition, issues of ensuring the safety of children through the establishment of surveillance cameras, raising the status of teachers were considered. Within the framework of the Address, the status of teachers, their salaries, and social guarantees will be completely redesigned, the burden on teachers will be reduced. The Ministry of Education and Science is developing a draft law on the status of a teacher. Attention was also paid to improving the quality of work of universities and colleges, which will now be monitored based on the demand for graduates and employment indicators. During the discussion, educators came out in support of the initiatives of the President voiced in the Address to the people of Kazakhstan. The teacher of physics of school No. 11 named after Berlikozhauly of the village of Erkin, K. Zhaksybayev, a participant of the program “With a Diploma — to the Village!” noted the importance of supporting young teachers. “In our region there are more than 418,000 young people, 80% of which are rural youth. There are cases when young people from villages cannot find a permanent job after graduation. I hope that the Year of Youth will give a new impetus to the solution of many issues. All conditions have been created for us, the older generation supports us, we must strive forward,” said Zhaksybayev. The teacher of English at school No. 5, Kapshagai, Y. Donskaya, in her speech stated that caring for the teacher is caring for the younger generation, about the future of the country. “The sphere of education, upbringing of the younger generation has never been left without attention by the Head of State. The Address was heard October 5, on Teacher's Day, and we took it as a gift. Elbasy instructed to adopt the law ‘On the Status of the Teacher,’ which will consider the legal and social protection of teachers, reducing weekly workload, will also consider salaries of teachers and kindergarten teachers," Donskaya said, calling the traditional annual Address of the President to the people of Kazakhstan an important document uniting the spirit and strength of our people. In turn, the Minister of Education and Science Yerlan Sagadiyev, commenting on the issues raised, reported that today the draft law “On the Status of the Teacher” is under discussion. The public introduced various kinds of proposals. All proposals have been collected, the project will be discussed for two months, then it will be posted on the website of the ministry. There will be a public analysis. According to the Minister, by the end of 2018 the bill will be ready. In addition, representatives of the parent and student community made comments during the meeting. A member of the regional parent committee, D. Abdildina, made suggestions on ensuring child safety, strengthening the work of school psychologists, and enhancing the role of the Board of Trustees. The teacher of the Russian language at the secondary school No. 12 in Taldykorgan E. Filimonova shared her opinion on the status of the teacher and the professional development of teachers. The third year student of the Agrotechnical College N. Babazhan told the meeting participants about the quality of education, living conditions in student dormitories, and also voiced students' proposals for the Year of Youth. “The new Address of President Nursultan Nazarbayev is of particular importance for young people. For the first time in the history of independent Kazakhstan, the Year of Youth is announced. Young people of Zhetysu proudly received the news that 2019 is dedicated to the young generation. We hope that the implementation of the state youth policy in our region will receive a special impetus this year,” said Babazhan. Rector of Zhetysu State University named after Zhansugurov, K. Baimurzayev, outlined the issues of improving the quality of training and improving the competitiveness of domestic universities. It should be noted that during the working trip, the Prime Minister also visited the IT Lyceum School No. 28, where he familiarized himself with the quality of educational services in the region. The new facility was put into operation at the beginning of the new school year, designed for 1200 places. Sagintayev examined the level of technical equipment of the school, familiarized himself with the work of the multimedia room, where he was taught programming skills, 3D design, and project activities. Cabinets are equipped with modern technologies, the necessary conditions for learning and physical development of schoolchildren were created. It should be noted that in order to prepare young people for the digital economy, 21 robotics rooms, 11 IT classes and two IT centers have been opened in the region. On the basis of the Almaty Economic, Taldykorgan Polytechnic and Taldykorgan Agro-Technical colleges, three centers for IT competences have been created. In total, the construction of four schools was completed and put into operation at the expense of the republican budget, 30 educational facilities were repaired in 2018. Currently, 22 educational facilities are under construction. By the end of 2018, the construction of two schools, one kindergarten and one music school will be completed.https://primeminister.kz/en/news/viziti_i_poezdki/poslanie-prezidenta-dlya-rabotnikov-sferi-obrazova...Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/25287?lang=kk

October 9 at a briefing following the Government meeting, vice ministers of education and science Elmira Sukhanberdiyeva and Bibigul Assylova spoke about measures to improve the quality of pre-school education. According to results of national testing, salaries kindergarten teachers to be increased from 30% to 50% — Elmira Sukhanberdiyeva October 9 at a briefing following the Government meeting, vice ministers of education and science Elmira Sukhanberdiyeva and Bibigul Assylova spoke about measures to improve the quality of pre-school education. Thus, Sukhanberdiyeva informed that in fulfillment of the President’s Address to the people of the country “Growing Welfare of Kazakh Citizens: Increase in Income and Quality of Life,” the Ministry of Education and Science is considering a block of issues related to pre-school education. “We are developing a Roadmap together with local executive bodies. A working group is being created. We are starting work on the implementation of a unified national qualification testing,” said the vice minister. It should be noted that the qualification tests for middle level teachers have already been developed. Moreover, in June 2018, 56,910 teachers passed certification on them. Teachers who have passed the test and the second stage, from September 1, receive a new salary. The next test will take place in November 2018. By analogy, it is planned to introduce national qualification testing for educators. “We are now talking about raising wages. A surcharge from 30% to 50% based on the results of the national qualification will be introduced. This applies not only to educators, this also applies to heads and methodologists of kindergartens,” said Sukhanberdiyeva. At the same time, the Vice Minister of Education and Science Bibigul Assylova reported that on behalf of the commission, by 2023, the overall expenses for education would be significantly increased. “As part of the additional funds that will be allocated to us, starting from 2019, the salaries of educators, methodologists, and heads of kindergartens will be increased. As part of the development of the Law on the Status of Teachers, an increase in the salaries of school principals and deputy directors is envisaged. In addition, in order to support our teachers, almost three times increase in wages for classroom management and for checking notebooks alone is provided. Additional funds will be allocated from the republican budget for these purposes,” Assylova informed.https://primeminister.kz/en/news/obrazovanie/vospitatelyam-detsadov-po-rezultatam-natsionalnogo-test... Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/25264?lang=kk