Vienna, March 24, 2025 – a grand concert dedicated to the main spring holiday, Nauryz Meyrami, was held in the Brahms Hall of the world-renowned Musikverein of Vienna. The celebration, organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan with the support of the Akimat of Atyrau Region, brought together representatives of the diplomatic corps, media, business and cultural circles of Austria, as well as members of the Kazakh diaspora and students living in Vienna.Opening the event, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan, Mukhtar Tileuberdi, Deputy Akim of Atyrau Region, Daryn Shamuratov, and a representative of the Kazakh diaspora in Austria, Anar Adilbekova, emphasized the significance of Nauryz as a symbol of renewal, unity, and friendship among nations.The festive evening was adorned with performances by artists from the folk philharmonic "Murager" and the dance ensemble "Іnzhу-Мarzhan." They presented the audience with a colorful program filled with folk music and dances. Talented artists performed both traditional and contemporary Kazakh songs and kuis. The audience was particularly delighted by the famous compositions "Torzhorga," "Aq Zhauyn," as well as the folk songs "Kozinin Moldiri ai" and "Oi Kok." Musicians played these compositions on national instruments such as the dombra, zhetygen, and kobyz, and also impressed the guests with interpretations of well-known Austrian musical pieces.Nauryz Meyrami, symbolizing spring awakening and harmony, became a vivid example of cultural dialogue between Kazakhstan and Austria, contributing to the strengthening of friendly ties and mutual understanding between the peoples of the two countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-vienna/press/news/details/962431?lang=kk

On the day of Nauryz, a ceremony was held in the Titov microdistrict of Kyzylorda to hand over the keys to a new 135-apartment residential building, attended by the akim of the region, Nurlybek Nalibayev. The event also welcomed deputies from the Senate and Majilis of Parliament, including Ruslan Rustemov, Murat Abenov, Markhabat Zhaimbetov, and Murat Ergeshbayev, along with representatives of the intelligentsia and local residents. The head of the region congratulated the townspeople on Nauryz and the housewarming. "With all my heart, I congratulate everyone on the holiday of Nauryz! May this bright holiday bring well-being and prosperity to our country and native land!" Recently, at the National Kurultai, our President Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich proposed to hold the next, fifth session of the kurultai in Kyzylorda, the former capital of the Kazakh state. This historic decision brought great joy to all residents of the region. The head of state noted that the return of the original self-name of our people, "Kazakh," took place in Kyzylorda, and this should be preserved in the memory of the people.For us, this is a great honor and a strong recognition of the efforts being made today to develop the region. With the support of the President and the Government, modern facilities and residential buildings are being constructed. Last year, our region was among the leaders in the country for housing commissioning. In the future, thanks to our unity and friendship, we will continue to implement large-scale projects for the benefit of the people and the future of our children. Let our land prosper, our country grow stronger, and our people live in abundance! May Nauryz bring prosperity and joy to every home!" said N. Nalibayev. During the ceremony, residents who contributed to the socio-economic development of the city, as well as employees of the contracting organization who brought joy to the new settlers, were awarded Letters of Gratitude from the Akim of the region. Deputy of the Majilis of the Parliament Marhabat Zhaiymbetov congratulated the citizens, and state and public figure Bakbergen Dosmambetov gave a bata. It should be noted that last year, more than 2,500 apartments were provided with state budget funds, which allowed for a 126% increase in housing construction. This year, funds have already been allocated for the purchase of 292 apartments, and an application for financing more than 3,300 apartments has been submitted. On the Amal Kuni holiday, the owners of a 60-apartment building received their keys in the regional center. Today, 135 families living in emergency housing have found a new home.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/962421?lang=kk

During a working visit to the Karmakshy district, the akim of the region, Nurlybek Nalibayev, participated in the opening of a sports and recreation complex in the village of Akai. The ceremony was attended by deputies of the Senate and Majilis of the Parliament, including Ruslan Rustemov, Murat Abenov, Marhabat Zhaiymbetov, and Murat Ergeshbayev, as well as representatives of the intelligentsia, aksakals, and local residents. The head of the region congratulated everyone on this occasion. "Our President Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich said: “By developing mass sports, we open the way to professional sports and, most importantly, improve the health of the nation”.To encourage the population to engage in sports in their daily lives, the number of such complexes continues to grow. In October last year, a Table Tennis Center was opened in Kyzylorda. In May, a Central Stadium with 11,000 seats, meeting international standards, will be inaugurated. The construction of the multifunctional complex "Kyzylorda Arena" will begin soon.Since the beginning of the year, new sports and recreation complexes have opened in the settlements of III International and Dur Ongar in the Karmakshy district, as well as in the village of Besaryk in the Syrdarya district. Yesterday, a similar sports complex was inaugurated in the village of Y. Zhakhaeva in the Shieli district, and tomorrow it will open in the Zhalagash district. Today, on the eve of the Nauryz holiday, we gathered to open a new sports complex in the village of Akay. There is a good proverb: "A healthy mind in a healthy body." We hope that rural youth will actively engage in sports and bring glory to our country and region at world-class competitions. May the new sports facility be beneficial! I sincerely congratulate everyone on the Nauryz holiday!" said Nurlybek Mashbekovich. During the ceremony, citizens who contributed to the socio-economic development of the Karmakshy district, as well as the builders who constructed and handed over this facility, were awarded Letters of Gratitude from the Akim of the Region. A congratulatory speech was also delivered by the deputy of the Majilis of the Parliament, Murat Abenov.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/962418?lang=kk

Ambassador Arman Issagalyiev met with a member of the Shura Council, head of the Asian Friendship Group Ahmed Al-Hitmi and discussed issues of bilateral inter-parliamentary cooperationSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-doha/press/news/details/962416?lang=kk

In the Kazaly district, during the celebration of Nauryz, the village of Aktan Batyr was connected to natural gas with the participation of the regional head, Nurlybek Nalibayev. The ceremonial event was attended by deputies of the Senate and Majilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, including Ruslan Rustemov, Murat Abenov, Markhabat Zhaiymbetov, and Murat Ergeshbaev, as well as representatives of the intelligentsia and local residents. The akim of the region congratulated the residents on the Nauryz holiday and this joyful occasion. At the event, citizens who contributed to the socio-economic development of the district received letters of gratitude from the akim.By 2025, all settlements in the region will have 100% access to centralized drinking water. Currently, 38 projects worth KZT 11 billion are underway to provide electricity to the population. In 2024, over 300 km of roads were repaired, increasing the share of roads in good condition to 92%. In 2025, an additional 329 km of roads will be repaired, raising the share of roads in good condition to 95%. The reconstruction of the national highway "Kyzylorda-Zhezkazgan" is ongoing, with 151 out of 216 kilometers completed and operational. An additional 30 km of two-layer asphalt pavement has been laid, and the project is expected to be fully completed in 2025. A new terminal at Korkyt Ata airport has been opened, and with the support of Kazakhstan Temir Zholy and local entrepreneurs, a major overhaul of the railway station has been completed. A new bus station has also been put into operation in Kyzylorda.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/962413?lang=kk

In the city of Zhanaozen, police officers, in cooperation with National Guard servicemen, detained a man found in possession of prohibited substances.Law enforcement officers stopped a suspicious individual near a residential building in the Koktem neighborhood. During a search, an unidentified white powder was discovered.— When we stopped the suspect, he was behaving strangely. A personal search revealed 15 packages containing a white powdery substance wrapped in black electrical tape, — noted Ongarsyn Akmuratov, patrol squad leader.It was established that the detainee had multiple prior criminal convictions.A pre-trial investigation is currently underway. Press Service of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/962409?lang=kk

On March 23, 2025, 307 Kazakh tourists arrived in Samarkand on the next tourist train “Zhibek Zholy” on the route “Almaty-Turkestan-Tashkent-Samarkand-Shymkent-Almaty”. They were traditionally welcomed by the Uzbek side in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The guests familiarized themselves with the rich historical heritage of the ancient city, culture and tourist attractions.The “Zhibek Zholy” project is one of the leading tourist destinations in Central Asia, linking Almaty, Turkestan, Tashkent, Samarkand and Shymkent. It is aimed at developing regional tourism, strengthening cultural ties and creating a comfortable and safe transportation system for tourists.  This project was organized within the framework of agreements between the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the development of tourism in the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-samarkand/press/news/details/962386?lang=kk

Cairo, March 24, 2025 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Egypt, Askar Zhengis, presented credentials to the President of Arab Republic of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.As part of the official ceremony of the event, Ambassador Zhengis held a conversation with the Head of Egypt, during which he conveyed greetings and best wishes from the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.In addition, the Kazakh diplomat noted the high level of development of bilateral cooperation between the two countries. In this context, he emphasized that further deepening the partnership with Egypt is the most important area of his work in this position, underlining the significant potential in all areas of cooperation.In turn, President El-Sisi wished the Kazakh Ambassador success in his new position and confirmed high interest in the further development and strengthening of cooperation between Cairo and Astana in both bilateral and multilateral formats.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/962369?lang=kk

A traffic accident occurred in Aktau when a LADA vehicle collided with a streetlight pole. The car sustained severe damage, leaving the driver and passenger trapped inside.Servicemen of Military Unit 6656 of the National Guard, who were nearby, promptly came to the rescue. The guardsmen extracted the victims from the vehicle, moved them to a safe location, and provided first aid.— We immediately noticed the accident and took action without hesitation. The victims were conscious but had sustained injuries, so we called emergency medical services and remained on-site until they arrived, — said Private Reshat Gazimbekov, patrol squad leader.The guardsmen also secured the accident scene until the police arrived, preventing additional risks.Press Service of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/962363?lang=kk

March 23 marks Tazaru Kuni—the Day of Cleansing. This day concludes the ten-day spring celebration Nauryznama. It symbolizes the renewal of life both in a personal and societal sense: people reflect on the past, make plans for the future, and restore order around them.Preparations for the spring equinox include environmental cleanups, community beautification, and expressing respect for Mother Earth. In line with this, the Akimat of Saryarka District in Astana, together with the National Guard, organized a cleanup of labor veterans' yards, clearing them of snow.— The weather is getting warmer, and I was worried that the accumulated snow would melt and flood my home. But the soldiers quickly and thoroughly cleared the entire yard. I am grateful to the parents who raised such strong, compassionate, and helpful young men. I sincerely thank the Saryarka District Akimat and the leadership of the National Guard, — shared labor veteran Galina Koreyba.Notably, ahead of the holiday, the guardsmen also visited several veterans and assisted in clearing accumulated snow.The servicemen of the National Guard actively participate in the Nauryz Meiramy celebrations, contributing to the preservation and promotion of national traditions. Press Service of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/962362?lang=kk

Rabat, 21 March 2025 – The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Morocco, Saulekul Sailaukyzy, met with the Advisor on Economic and Civilizational Dialogue to the King of Morocco Mohammed VI, a major entrepreneur Andre Azoulay.During the meeting, the Kazakh diplomat drew attention to the importance of developing systemic cooperation in the religious sphere between the two countries and presented Andre Azoulay with an invitation from the Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Maulen Ashimbayev to the VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, which will be held on September, 2025 in Astana. She also highlighted Morocco’s active participation in previous congresses and noted the Kingdom’s significant contribution to the development of interreligious dialogue.Andre Azoulay accepted the invitation with great gratitude and confirmed his participation in the Congress. Emphasizing the similarity of views of Kazakhstan and Morocco on strengthening interfaith harmony, promoting ideas of peace, tolerance and mutual understanding, he emphasized the importance of participating in this event. In the future, he proposed to implement joint projects in this direction. Wishing a successful Congress, he noted that this event will become an important platform for constructive dialogue and strengthening global interreligious interaction.Andre Azoulay is Vice-Chairman of the Three Cultures and Three Religions Foundation, Director of the Mediterranean Forum and the Shimon Peres Peace Center, Founding Member of the C-100 within the Davos Forum on Dialogue among Civilizations and Religions. Organizer of global interreligious conferences in Morocco. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-rabat/press/news/details/962357?lang=kk

Athens, March 23, 2025 — The national rhythmic gymnastics team of the Republic of Kazakhstan took part in the 10th anniversary international tournament “Aphrodite Cup 2025,” held from March 21 to 23 at the Faliro Olympic Indoor Hall in Athens. The competition brought together athletes from 27 countries and became a significant event in the international rhythmic gymnastics calendar.The Kazakh team demonstrated a high level of preparation and athletic excellence, winning a total of 18 medals, including:– 11 gold medals, including 3 in group events,– 6 silver medals, 2 of which in group events,– 1 bronze medal.On the occasion of the tournament’s 10th anniversary, the Kazakh team received a special award for participating in all editions of the “Aphrodite Cup” without a single absence. This recognition reflects the team’s systematic efforts, generational continuity, and Kazakhstan’s sustained presence in the international sports arena.During the tournament, the Kazakh athletes were supported by the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Hellenic Republic, Mr. Timur Sultanogozhin, as well as staff of the diplomatic mission, Kazakhstani students, and members of the diaspora. They expressed heartfelt support, wished the team continued success, and emphasized the importance of such international tournaments in promoting Kazakhstan’s positive image and strengthening humanitarian ties between nations.  Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstanin the Hellenic RepublicSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-athens/press/news/details/962348?lang=kk

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On March 23, Kazakhstan celebrated Tazaru Kuni—a day dedicated to environmental improvement and acts of kindness. Traditionally, this day is marked by cleanup campaigns and charitable initiatives.To honor this important occasion, 15 servicemen from the logistics and technical support company of Military Unit 6636 of the National Guard visited the SOS Children's Village Astana, where they cleared snow from the premises.The guardsmen quickly cleaned the pathways and helped remove the accumulated snow.— We are always ready to help, especially when it comes to children. For us, this is not just snow removal but an opportunity to contribute to the comfort and safety of the kids, — said Private Aibek Baratov.The children at the home deeply appreciated the efforts of the servicemen, thanked them, and even performed creative numbers in gratitude. This event was significant not only for the children but also for the guardsmen, as it strengthened warm and friendly relationships built on care and mutual understanding.Such charitable initiatives play an important role in society, fostering kindness and a spirit of mutual assistance among the youth while encouraging everyone to contribute to the common good. Press Service of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/962340?lang=kk

Визит зарубежной делегации совершен в рамках договоренностей, достигнутых в ходе встречи министра обороны генерал-полковника Руслана Жаксылыкова со специальным представителем Президента Республики Руанда генерал-майором Жан Полем Ньирубутама, состоявшейся в сентябре прошлого года.Военнослужащие Руанды приняли участие в рабочих встречах в Министерстве обороны и Национальном университете обороны РК.Стороны отметили имеющийся потенциал в области военного сотрудничества и выразили стремление к установлению равноправных партнерских отношений. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/962339?lang=kk

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Zagreb, Split, March 20-22, 2025 – A meeting between the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Croatia, Daulet Batrashev, and the Vice President of the Economic Chamber of Croatia, Igor Pokaz, along with a working visit of the Ambassador D.Batrashev to the administrative center of the Dalmatia region, the city of Split, were focused on discussing the enhancement of business relations between Kazakhstan and Croatia, as well as the Croatian Economic Chamber’s role in fostering these ties.To further diversify the bilateral partnership and boost trade turnover, D. Batrashev and I. Pokoz discussed the organization of a Kazakh-Croatian business forum in Astana at the end of April this year. The forum is expected to feature over 28 Croatian companies from various sectors of the economy.The Croatian Chamber of Economy offers a wide range of resources to entrepreneurs and has a presence in every region of the country. As such, there are significant opportunities to enhance trade and economic cooperation through the Kazakhstan-Croatia Business Council, established in 2024.During a meeting with Ivica Puljak, the Mayor of Split, discussions focused on enhancing economic, cultural, and humanitarian ties. Appreciation was expressed to the city’s leadership for their support of the Honorary Consulate of Kazakhstan in Split. Both sides also explored the idea of organizing an exhibition in the historic area of Split, highlighting Kazakhstan’s investment and tourism opportunities. This location attracts over 5 million international visitors each year.Additionally, during the visit, discussions were held with the leadership of the University of Split regarding the potential for Kazakh students to study at the University’s Department of Marine Studies.Moreover, the Kazakh diplomat met with key figures from the region’s business and entrepreneurial sectors.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-zagreb/press/news/details/962212?lang=kk

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