At the eighteenth session of the regional maslikhat, deputies allocated specified revenues to the budget in the amount of 38.1 billion tenge. These funds were allocated to solve important problems of the region.The session was attended by the regional akim Askhat Shakharov.During the session, the chairman of the regional maslikhat Gulkasima Suyuntaeva reported on the work of the deputies last year and noted the successful implementation of a number of large infrastructure projects aimed at improving the quality of life of the population.Then, the head of the Department of Economy and Budget Planning Nurzhan Maksatov presented a project on redistributing budget funds on the basis of clarifications and additional revenues provided by increasing the revenue part of the regional budget and returning unspent transfers from the city budget.According to the project, 38.1 billion tenge will be allocated to solve the problems of gas and water supply of a number of settlements in the region, implement 13 road projects, reconstruct sewerage networks in the city, build two schools in the village of Dostyk in the Martok district and the village of Kalybay in the Irgiz district, sports complexes in Shalkar and Khromtau, an indoor swimming pool in the village of Shubarkuduk in the Temir district, a school for people with disabilities in the Altyn Orda microdistrict sports complex and a sports and recreation complex in the village of Kenkiyak. Also, part of the funds was intended for the construction of a 150-bed rehabilitation center in Aktobe and the implementation of other tasks."Let's say that 38 billion tenge is a huge amount of money and is aimed at important areas: education, healthcare, sports and infrastructure. We will solve the issues raised during meetings with residents. Every month I receive citizens to directly discuss all issues. We also actively work with deputies to resolve urgent issues. We are trying to make sure that every resident of the region feels and sees real changes. Today, after the allocation of budget funds, we have a lot of opportunities to implement the goals set for us. We will continue to work towards the development of our region and improve the quality of life of our citizens," the regional governor said, drawing attention to the tasks set.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/934006

A scientific and practical conference was held on the topic "Issues of the use of the state language in the judicial system" in the "Mangilik el" hall of the K. Zhubanov University.It was attended by the head of the region Askhat Shakharov and the judge of the Supreme Court Doszhan Amir.The conference brought together representatives of judicial and law enforcement agencies, as well as teachers and students of law disciplines of the university.Opening the event, the judge of the Supreme Court Doszhan Amir noted the importance of the topic under discussion in the further development of the legal system of Kazakhstan."The use of the state language in the judicial system is not only a necessity, but also an important step in strengthening the legal foundations of our country. We must create conditions for the high-quality use of the Kazakh language in all spheres of life, including justice," the judge of the Supreme Court noted. The regional akim also emphasized that the use of the state language in court proceedings should be given priority by local authorities.“The state language plays an important role in court proceedings. In this area, a Memorandum of Understanding on mutual cooperation in the development of the state language policy was signed. Relevant measures will be taken within the framework of this document. In general, the issues of keeping records in the state language are under close attention. Compliance with language legislation is monitored and controlled. According to the results of last year, the share of outgoing documents in the state language of state bodies in the region amounted to 97.5%. I am confident that the joint efforts of state bodies and courts will allow us to further strengthen the position of the state language and create all the necessary conditions for its full use in court proceedings,” the akim said.It should be noted that in 2024, about 48 thousand cases were considered in regional courts, of which 22,719 were considered in the state language, which is 48%. Considering that 85.5% of the population of the region is Kazakh, 48% of cases require joint efforts of the judiciary and authorized bodies, as well as taking specific measures in this direction, - the speakers noted.The conference raised a number of issues, including the problems of using the Kazakh language in judicial acts and documents, the training of specialists with a professional command of the state language, legal initiatives aimed at improving the quality of using the Kazakh language in the judicial system, and measures taken to encourage lawyers to actively use the Kazakh language.Judges and prosecutors shared their experience of working with the Kazakh language in court proceedings and noted that, despite significant progress, it is necessary to solve a number of tasks, such as increasing the level of language training of personnel, developing additional educational courses, and introducing new technologies for translating legal terms.Special attention was paid to the need to develop a unified terminological base in the Kazakh language that would facilitate the work of human rights defenders, judges, and lawyers.At the end of the conference, the participants agreed on the importance of further developing language policy in the judicial system arrived.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/934178

14 residents of the region came to meet with the head of the region. They addressed the issues of employment, social assistance, and housing. A resident of the Temir district, B. Utemuratov, asked the head of the region for material assistance. His housing is in a state of emergency. The man is the 12th on the housing queue. The akim instructed to take control of the issue and consider possible options for assistance in accordance with current legislation. A resident of Parasat raised the issue of street lighting in the residential area. The responsible department should work on the issue. Also, during the reception of citizens, issues related to holding a public procurement competition and further development of the city were raised. The akim assured that all applications will be considered within the framework of the legislation, and work on improving the city's infrastructure will continue. Some residents expressed their problems with obtaining housing. Askhat Shakharov explained that cases of extraordinary housing allocation are not considered, since the allocation of housing is carried out strictly on a rolling basis and subject to the availability of communal housing.Following the results of the reception, the head of the region instructed the responsible state bodies to take the necessary measures in relation to each application. The resolution of issues will be under his personal control.Residents noted the importance of the reception event for citizens, which allows them to directly address the regional authorities, receive explanations and assistance on urgent issues. t.me/aqtobe_oblysy_akimdigi Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/934208

The meeting, chaired by the regional governor, Erbol Karashukeyev, reviewed the action plan within the framework of the Year of Working Professions, announced by the Decree of the Head of State.The action plan for holding the Year of Working Professions at the appropriate level in the region was approved, and included 123 different events in 6 areas. A special headquarters was also created to monitor the implementation of the plan.At the meeting, the head of the education department, Rauan Sadyrkulov, announced that this year 1,360 jobs will be created and specialists will be attracted under 33 investment projects in the entrepreneurial direction, and 234 jobs will be created under 18 projects in the agricultural direction. It is also planned to hold more than 110 job fairs.The Atlas of New Professions specifies the list of new, eliminated and transformed specialties in the 5 main industries needed by the region (agriculture, industry and mining, alternative energy, tourism, transport and logistics). Work will be carried out to open new specialties in colleges in line with demand.It is planned to conduct work on the "Enbek.kz" portal to train students in the skills of searching for vacancies. It is expected that entrepreneurs will build a dormitory for college students with 120 places in 2025 and 100 places in 2026.The "1C" certification center will soon begin operating on the basis of the Zhambyl Higher Innovative College. The head of the board also reported that work is underway to provide preferential loans to "Aulieata Youth" workers within the framework of housing programs through "Otbasy Bank" JSC. Yerbol Karashukeyev noted that residents and young people in remote settlements should not be left out of the events dedicated to the Year of Working Professions, and said that educational grants allocated by the state should be directed to supporting young people who are eager to master a profession. He instructed to work together with the district akims on these works.Next, the head of the Department for Coordination of Employment and Social Programs, Yerkin Kelesov, reported that it is planned to provide 3,200 unemployed citizens in the region with free online training through the “Skills enbek” portal. Currently, 767 people are receiving education through this portal.Kuralay Oskembekova, acting head of the Department of Information and Social Development, also made a report at the meeting. At the end of the meeting, the regional akim assigned a number of tasks to the heads of the responsible sectors and instructed them to ensure the timely and high-quality implementation of the measures specified in the plan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhambyl/press/news/details/931902

The long-awaited medical and obstetrics center in the village of Turar Ryskulov, Merki district, was put into operation.The new medical facility will provide villagers with high-quality and affordable medical services.During the event, village elder Sovetkhan Adilbekov and veteran nurse Bigaysha Erkebayeva emphasized the importance of the new facility for residents.The medical facility can accommodate 15 visitors at a time. The building includes obstetrics, examination, vaccination rooms, a sterilization room, physiotherapy and other necessary medical rooms. It is fully equipped with all necessary equipment. The facility was built within the framework of the national project “Modernization of Rural Healthcare”. The project cost is 246 million tenge.The villagers expressed their gratitude to the citizens who participated in the launch of the new medical facility and expressed confidence that it would serve the good of the country. Representatives of local authorities noted that work on the development of rural settlements will continue.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhambyl/press/news/details/931969

The Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has identified the solution to the housing problem in the country as one of the priority areas. Work in this direction is continuing systematically in the region.In this regard, 2 multi-storey residential buildings with 120 apartments were put into operation in the village of Sarykemer, Baizak district, and a number of families became homeless. The district akim Olzhas Bakkarayev attended the ceremony, congratulated the new apartment owners, and shared the joy of the crowd.– Last year, 240 new apartments were received. This year, it is planned to build 6 more residential buildings in the district, and an offer for 7 billion tenge was made. If the funds are allocated, construction work will begin.Today, several more families have received housing, which brings great joy. I sincerely congratulate you all! – said the district akim.The construction of the houses was carried out by the Binom Limited Liability Partnership. The total area of ​​​​one residential building is 2,956 square meters. Two-room apartments have 33 square meters, and three-room apartments have 65.5 square meters.One of the residents who received a new apartment is Elvira Abibullaeva, a mother of many children, who has been on the housing waiting list since 2018.– I am a mother of six children. I was overjoyed when I heard that I would receive housing just yesterday. We have been waiting for this day with our family for a long time. I am very happy to live in my own home with my children. I am very grateful to the authorities and the akimat for providing us with such support! - said the mother of many children with excitement.A single mother, Asemgul Aktayeva, who works as a social worker in the Baizak district akimat, also achieved her long-awaited joy.- I have been on the housing queue for six years. Before that, we rented an apartment in the village of Sarykemer. Now, together with my two children, we have our own house. Tomorrow is my son's birthday. This housing is the greatest gift for us.Our President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev declared 2025 the "Year of Working Professions." As proof of this, ordinary working people are also becoming homeowners, - she said excitedly.The new owners of the houses, together with the district leaders, toured their homes and shared their joy. The mothers of the Akzhauly region decorated the housewarming party and made a splash.In 2024, 4 5-story residential buildings were built in the Baizak district, housing 240 people. 8 families were provided with housing under the "Building a Beautiful Home" project.This year, the construction of fifteen 2-apartment houses received support in the amount of 427 million tenge, and construction work has begun.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhambyl/press/news/details/932974

Today, 13 new buses were put into service in Taraz.The Golden Dragon buses supplied by the Smart City Service company are equipped with low floors, ramps, 360-degree video surveillance cameras, and passenger flow counting devices.While public transport is being deployed on routes No. 8 and No. 56, which are operated by the partnership, the 2022 Golden Dragon buses on this route will be transferred to route No. 41 due to the demand of residents. Meanwhile, the Isuzu SAZ LE60 buses on route No. 41 will resume route No. 37 from February 12. The aforementioned route No. 37 will start from the Turksib valley, connecting the settlements connected to the regional center from two districts, and will include Abay, Baitursynov, Lukmanov, Arystan Bab, Syzdykov, D. Bedny, Samarkand, Baluan Sholak, Abay Avenue, Kunayev, Seifullin, B. Momyshuly, Tauke Khan Streets will provide access to the "Dorozhnik" and "Bektobe" valleys.As part of the general action plan for 2023-2025, it was planned to purchase 200 buses and open 15 additional routes over a period of 3 years. As a result, 73 buses were delivered in 2023, 155 in 2024, and thus a total of 228 buses were delivered, exceeding the planned target.These works are continuing this year. For example, taking into account the settlements that have entered the city, two new buses were added to routes No. 42 and No. 6. In addition, due to the demand of residents, route No. 62, which connects the "Talas" station and the Talas settlements with the "Aul Bereke" market, began operating. In addition, this year, it is planned to purchase at least 60 buses at the expense of carriers and open 5 additional routes. In addition, work will be carried out to install 75 stops and introduce a voice message system on additional routes.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhambyl/press/news/details/933774

Housing construction is underway in the Zhambyl region. New microdistricts are being built in Taraz as part of state programs. Last year, 759 thousand square meters of housing were put into operation in the region (the plan is 750 thousand square meters).In addition, the construction of 78 houses with 3,709 apartments began, of which 26 houses with 1,159 apartments were put into operation.In the region, 1,671 apartments were purchased for large families and socially vulnerable groups of the population for 23.2 billion tenge. As a result, 1,038 families were provided with housing, of which 926 were families from socially vulnerable groups.In 2024, 2 times more funds were allocated from the budget for housing construction and apartment purchase. (In 2023 - 23.2 billion tenge, in 2024 - 40.8 billion tenge).This year, it is planned to commission 770 thousand square meters of housing and purchase 361 apartments for families from socially vulnerable groups of the population.Last year, 1 billion tenge was allocated to provide housing for 140 young families within the framework of the "Aulieata Youth" program. This year, this project will be continued and it is planned to provide housing for about 150 young people.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhambyl/press/news/details/934139

As part of the implementation of the instructions of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, preparations are underway in the Zhambyl region to conduct an agricultural census in 2025.In order to fully understand the state and real picture of agriculture in the region, work is continuing on the identification of farm animals.According to the head of the Veterinary Department, Bakhyt Betbayev, animals such as cows, goats, sheep, and camels are identified free of charge at the expense of the state.The chipping of horses is carried out at the expense of the owner. Previously, the cost of this service was 1,200 tenge. Today, the price has decreased to 350 tenge. As a result of active explanatory work carried out on behalf of the akim of Zhambyl region, farmers supported the electronic method of marking.Recently, the Ar-As farm in the Merki district introduced chips into 350 horses.- Thanks to the chips, we will now know all the information about the livestock and monitor the movement of the horses, - says the head of the farm Arnas Esbayev.Applications also came from farmers in the Shu district: about 150 horses were chipped in private farms.- The Dulat rural district, where the chipping of horses is carried out, is located along the republican highway. Chipping of farm animals helps reduce the number of road accidents and is an effective measure to prevent livestock theft. The cost of the chip is very low, so I urge you all to actively carry out this work, - said the chairman of the Shu district farmers' union Aitmukhambet Aitzhanov.Such events will be held in all districts of the region. A total of 173,129 horses were chipped in the region.– The chipping system is necessary to ensure veterinary security in the country, it allows for targeted livestock accounting and selection and breeding work. This procedure helps to detect possible diseases in livestock as early as possible, and to obtain high-quality products. It also helps to monitor each animal, provide timely veterinary care, prevent livestock diseases, plan and implement diagnostic measures. At the same time, in the event of the death of an animal, the owners of farm animals can receive compensation within the framework of the law, — said Bakhyt Betbayev.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhambyl/press/news/details/934236

An ecological class hour was organized at the 47th comprehensive school of Uralsk city for sowing seeds in containers. Students sowed the seeds of the White Juniper and Juniper as part of the “Clean Kazakhstan” campaign. They planted the seedlings in cups in order to transplant them into the soil of the schoolyard in the spring. Employees of the Forest and Wildlife Protection Agency gave the children their advice.During the biology lesson, students planted junipers in containers. Each participant was given five plastic cups and a set of gloves. Since the students who participated in the campaign did not know about the rules of growing trees, they were advised by employees of the Forest and Wildlife Protection Agency.Temirlan Temirgaliev, assistant to the head of the Uralsk city Forest and Wildlife Protection Agency, participated in the event:Clean Kazakhstan is an ideological program. The head of state said that cleanliness and care for the environment should become part of the national mentality, because this is how the entire civilized world lives. This event is considered important for instilling a love of nature from an early age. When planting seeds, it is necessary to take into account their characteristics, how to care for them and how they grow. At a certain time, the seeds should fall into a moist environment. Teachers said that in the spring they will transplant the seedlings into the soil in the schoolyard.In general, the "Clean Kazakhstan" environmental campaign is being implemented in the region in 5 stages: "Green Zone", "Clean Region", "Holy Land", "Proud Generation" and "Bright Spring". Volunteers, students of universities and vocational schools, active youth, and city residents participated in the environmental campaign, covering a total of more than 7,500 people.A garbage collection relay race "We for a Clean Country" was held. About 200 people participated in the campaign, divided into 6 teams, and cleaned our city of 3 tons of garbage.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/bko/press/news/details/932392

A new dormitory building of the Syrym College, designed for 30 places, was put into operation in the Syrym district of the West Kazakhstan region.Currently, 115 students are studying at the college in the specialties of agricultural specialist, welder, electrician, cook, etc.The opening of the new dormitory building was attended by the Governor of the West Kazakhstan region Nariman Toregaliev, veterans of the education sector, teachers, students and residents of the region.“The Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev declared this year the Year of Working Professions. This is a sign that the role of working professions, including laborers, is of great importance in society. At the same time, great importance will be attached to technical and vocational education in our country. Because the majority of working professions improve their qualifications in such educational institutions. Currently, 35 colleges operate in our region. In the future, we will continue to modernize outdated dormitories,” said WKO akim Nariman Toregaliev.The dormitory has a library, assembly hall, gym, dining room, and laundry rooms.Student Ali Nabiolla used to commute to the college in the district center from a village located a few kilometers away. He said that now he has settled in the dormitory and does not experience any problems.“We are glad that a new dormitory has opened. All conditions have been created here. Now I want to get an education and contribute to the development of the country. We would like to thank the President for creating a great opportunity for young people to get an education,” said the young student. Press service of the WKO akimatSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/bko/press/news/details/932509

On February 5-6, 2025, the Governor of the West Kazakhstan region, Nariman Toregaliyev, visited the Karatobe and Syrym districts and inspected the work being carried out to combat flooding. 9 settlements of the Karatobe district (the villages of Karatobe, Shöptiköl, Ushagash, Korzhyn, Egindykol, Shalgyn, Saule, Sulykol, Ushana), as well as 9 settlements of the neighboring Syrym district  (Zhympity, Olenty, Buldyrty, Kosoba, Zhyrakudyk, Toganas, Ankaty, Zhetikol, Kyzylagash) are included in the list of settlements in the region at risk of flooding. The regional akim inspected the condition of dams in dangerous settlements and made sure of the readiness of equipment and evacuation points. Nariman Toregaliyev visited the villages of Ushana, Sulykol, Ushagash and the district center of Karatobe district and inspected the progress of flood preparedness. Nariman Toregaliyev noted the need to strengthen protective dams in the villages and carry out high-quality work on securing river channels. In total, 9.8 km of protective dams (Korzhyn, Karatobe, Ushagash, Sulykol, Ushagash) have been installed in the Karatobe district. There are more than 30 vehicles in the district. 19 evacuation points for 1,430 people have been organized in the Karatobe district. The head of the region visited the protective dams built near the village of Kosoba and in the village of Zhympity in the Syrym district, and also saw the building of the newly built Emergency Department. In the Syrym district, 15 km of protective dams have been built to protect settlements at risk of flooding. 83 vehicles are provided to eliminate the consequences of flooding. There are 9 evacuation points in the district with a capacity of 430 people. “We must thoroughly prepare for flood prevention. All work must be carried out on time and with high quality. The main thing is to ensure the safety of residents. "It is necessary to fully prepare the necessary tools and equipment, and organize a 24-hour duty in case of changes in water levels and when the weather starts to warm up," the regional akim said. The regional akim instructed the deputy responsible for the industry B. Narymbetov, district akims and responsible institutions to strengthen flood prevention measures and keep the situation under strict control. Press service of the WKO akimatSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/bko/press/news/details/934101

At a plenary session held on February 5, 2025, the Majilis deputies approved the Agreement between the governments of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan on regulating the activities of the "Central Asia" International Industrial Cooperation Center.It will be located near the "Atameken" checkpoints in Kazakhstan and "Gulistan" in Uzbekistan. It will include production sites, warehouses and transport infrastructure. This will allow to increase the speed of cargo transportation, reduce logistics costs, reduce the number of participants in the supply chain, reduce the final cost of products for consumers, increase the speed of delivery and develop production cooperation within the "North-South" corridor."According to the agreement, the total area of ​​​​the Center is 100 hectares, of which 50 hectares belong to Kazakhstan and 50 hectares to Uzbekistan. A certain territory will be given the status of a regional industrial zone. The infrastructure of the Center will be built at the expense of extrabudgetary funds,” said Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliev at the plenary session.The Minister noted that the Turkestan regional akimat organized an open competition and selected the main investor who will invest in the development of the Center’s internal and external infrastructure. Currently, the investor is developing design and estimate documentation to provide the Center with the necessary infrastructure facilities.Technical and construction work is scheduled to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026, and the official opening of the center is planned for the first half of 2027.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/931917

The Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Arman Shakkaliev, met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Kazakhstan, Han Chunlin, who recently began his diplomatic mission. The parties discussed the prospects for expanding trade and economic cooperation, as well as mutual cooperation in the field of international electronic platforms.At the meeting, the two sides focused on the development of online trade. During the conversation, successful initiatives on the platforms of such leading Chinese marketplaces as JD.com, Alibaba and Douyin were reviewed. The national pavilion of Kazakhstan on the Alibaba platform, launched in 2022, brought together 290 Kazakhstani companies and presented more than 7,500 types of goods. The total sales volume on this platform exceeded 260 million US dollars. In 2023, the Kazakhstan pavilion on the JD.com platform was opened, presenting more than 60 types of products. The number of subscribers to the platform has exceeded 960 million, and sales of Kazakh goods on JD.com have increased from 1 million yuan in 2023 to 1.3 million yuan in 2024.Arman Shakkaliev noted that the bilateral trade turnover reached a historic high in 2024. The minister said that he intends to actively diversify Kazakhstan's exports and expand the range of supplied products.In turn, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Kazakhstan, Han Chunlin, announced positive dynamics in trade relations.“According to the General Administration of Customs of China, in 2024, the volume of bilateral trade between Kazakhstan and China reached 43.8 billion US dollars. Kazakhstan's exports to China amounted to 15.8 billion US dollars, an increase of 9%. "This trend confirms our confident step towards realizing our ambitious goal of doubling trade turnover in the future," the diplomat said.The ambassador also proposed expanding cooperation in the fields of energy, agriculture, cross-border trade and services. He invited Kazakhstani entrepreneurs to participate in the China International Import Expo, which will be held in July this year."This year, we will organize seven specialized zones. They are a production unit, clean energy, smart vehicles, digital technologies, a healthy lifestyle, medicine and environmentally friendly products of the agricultural and industrial complex,” said Han Chunlin.In addition, the parties discussed the creation of a modern infrastructure for online trade, including the development of warehouses.To further strengthen bilateral cooperation, Kazakhstan will conduct a number of trade and economic missions in 2025 and participate in the largest exhibitions in China. The Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliev, during a working visit to the Kostanay region, visited several facilities in the region and got acquainted with the development of the local industry.The Minister visited the KIA automobile plant, where he got acquainted with the construction of a new production facility capable of producing 70 thousand cars per year. He also visited the KamLitkz plant, which produces cast iron automotive components for trucks. The Minister noted that such enterprises play an important role in the further development of the regional industry.He also did not ignore the "Bayan Sulu" confectionery factory, which has become a symbol of Kostanay and is considered the pride of domestic production. Since 1974, the factory has been producing more than 240 tons of products per day, offering a wide range of confectionery products. In turn, Arman Shakkaliev proposed to introduce the factory's products to the Iranian market as part of the trade and economic mission of Kazakhstan to Tehran in February."Expanding the sales geography will help the factory increase its capacity and support the promotion of the "Made in KZ" brand in the international arena," the Minister of Trade noted.The minister also visited the new factory of "Milkh" LLP, which produces products under the "Novy Den" brand, in addition to popular cheeses and cottage cheese. According to Arman Shakkaliev, there is a high demand for Kazakhstani dairy products. In this regard, the minister noted the importance of supporting domestic production.In addition, he visited the "Sayakhat" market, which was renovated in accordance with the Road Map. Modernization will improve trade and consumer service conditions. This year, 3 markets in Kostanay will be renovated.During his visit to Kostanay, the minister met with business representatives of the region and answered questions about state support for trade entities and tax reform. Arman Shakkaliev reported on measures of state assistance for trade entities, including subsidizing interest rates on loans for the construction and modernization of trade facilities. For this purpose, 5.27 billion tenge has been allocated from the budget. Currently, a pool of 22 projects has been created in Kostanay region by the "Damu" fund, 18 of which have been approved. Under 6 projects, entrepreneurs have received loans from second-tier banks for 529 million tenge, of which 57 million tenge are subsidized.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/933704

The Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Arman Shakkaliev, met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Kazakhstan, Han Chunlin, who recently began his diplomatic mission. The parties discussed the prospects for expanding trade and economic cooperation, as well as mutual cooperation in the field of international electronic platforms.At the meeting, the two sides focused on the development of online trade. During the conversation, successful initiatives on the platforms of such leading Chinese marketplaces as JD.com, Alibaba and Douyin were reviewed. The national pavilion of Kazakhstan on the Alibaba platform, launched in 2022, brought together 290 Kazakhstani companies and presented more than 7,500 types of goods. The total sales volume on this platform exceeded 260 million US dollars. In 2023, the Kazakhstan pavilion on the JD.com platform was opened, presenting more than 60 types of products. The number of subscribers to the platform has exceeded 960 million, and sales of Kazakh goods on JD.com have increased from 1 million yuan in 2023 to 1.3 million yuan in 2024.Arman Shakkaliev noted that the bilateral trade turnover reached a historic high in 2024. The minister said that he intends to actively diversify Kazakhstan's exports and expand the range of supplied products.In turn, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Kazakhstan, Han Chunlin, announced positive dynamics in trade relations.“According to the General Administration of Customs of China, in 2024, the volume of bilateral trade between Kazakhstan and China reached 43.8 billion US dollars. Kazakhstan's exports to China amounted to 15.8 billion US dollars, an increase of 9%. "This trend confirms our confident step towards realizing our ambitious goal of doubling trade turnover in the future," the diplomat said.The ambassador also proposed expanding cooperation in the fields of energy, agriculture, cross-border trade and services. He invited Kazakhstani entrepreneurs to participate in the China International Import Expo, which will be held in July this year."This year, we will organize seven specialized zones. They are a production unit, clean energy, smart vehicles, digital technologies, a healthy lifestyle, medicine and environmentally friendly products of the agricultural and industrial complex,” said Han Chunlin.In addition, the parties discussed the creation of a modern infrastructure for online trade, including the development of warehouses.To further strengthen bilateral cooperation, Kazakhstan will conduct a number of trade and economic missions in 2025 and participate in the largest exhibitions in China. The Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliev, during a working visit to the Kostanay region, visited several facilities in the region and got acquainted with the development of the local industry.The Minister visited the KIA automobile plant, where he got acquainted with the construction of a new production facility capable of producing 70 thousand cars per year. He also visited the KamLitkz plant, which produces cast iron automotive components for trucks. The Minister noted that such enterprises play an important role in the further development of the regional industry.He also did not ignore the "Bayan Sulu" confectionery factory, which has become a symbol of Kostanay and is considered the pride of domestic production. Since 1974, the factory has been producing more than 240 tons of products per day, offering a wide range of confectionery products. In turn, Arman Shakkaliev proposed to introduce the factory's products to the Iranian market as part of the trade and economic mission of Kazakhstan to Tehran in February."Expanding the sales geography will help the factory increase its capacity and support the promotion of the "Made in KZ" brand in the international arena," the Minister of Trade noted.The minister also visited the new factory of "Milkh" LLP, which produces products under the "Novy Den" brand, in addition to popular cheeses and cottage cheese. According to Arman Shakkaliev, there is a high demand for Kazakhstani dairy products. In this regard, the minister noted the importance of supporting domestic production.In addition, he visited the "Sayakhat" market, which was renovated in accordance with the Road Map. Modernization will improve trade and consumer service conditions. This year, 3 markets in Kostanay will be renovated.During his visit to Kostanay, the minister met with business representatives of the region and answered questions about state support for trade entities and tax reform. Arman Shakkaliev reported on measures of state assistance for trade entities, including subsidizing interest rates on loans for the construction and modernization of trade facilities. For this purpose, 5.27 billion tenge has been allocated from the budget. Currently, a pool of 22 projects has been created in Kostanay region by the "Damu" fund, 18 of which have been approved. Under 6 projects, entrepreneurs have received loans from second-tier banks for 529 million tenge, of which 57 million tenge are subsidized.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/934164

On February 6-7, the republican command and staff exercise “Spring-2025” is being held in Mangystau region. The line demonstration of the exercise was attended by Talgat Zhambauov, Head of the Department of State Control over Civil Defense Measures of the Committee for Civil Defense and Military Units of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Deputy Akim of Mangystau region Tlek Zhetkizgenuly, Akim of Aktau city Abilkhair Baipakov, and Deputy Head of the Emergency Situations Department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations Nurlybek Aizharykov, who inspected the readiness of civil defense services and structures. 287 personnel and 35 pieces of equipment were mobilized as part of the republican exercise. The structures ready to provide services in the spring include water, trade and catering, radiation and chemical protection, information and communications, energy, fuel and lubricants, information, public order protection and firefighting. The purpose of the exercise is to prepare the management bodies and forces of the state civil protection system for actions to prevent and eliminate the consequences of emergencies during the flood period of 2025. In addition, the readiness of management bodies, forces and means to respond quickly in the event of a flood will be tested. It should be noted that during the exercise, the operation of the public notification system was checked, and the actions of the operational headquarters of civil protection services and structures were clarified. In addition, the level of readiness for an urgent response to emergencies of a natural and man-made nature that may occur during the flood period will be assessed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/932805

Today, February 7, the solemn opening ceremony of the Year of Working Professions on the theme "Honest Labor - Honest Profit" was held at the Dostyk House in Aktau.The event was attended by Deputy Akim of Mangystau Oblast Tlek Zhetkizgenuly, city and district akims, teachers of technical and vocational, post-secondary educational institutions and representatives of partner institutions, heads of district and city education departments, and schoolchildren.During the event, an exhibition of products made by students at colleges training working specialists in the region was organized.The Department of Employment Coordination and Social Programs of Mangystau Oblast organized a "Job Vacancies" fair for graduates of colleges in the region, which was attended by about 30 employers. Today, an action plan for the Year of Working Professions has been approved in the region, and a working group headquarters has been established.Deputy Akim of the region, Tlek Zhetkizgenuly, emphasized the importance of the Year of Working Professions, and on behalf of the Akim of the region, congratulated and awarded letters of appreciation to specialists who have made significant contributions to the field of technical and vocational education.- Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said, "A hardworking person, a professional specialist should be the most respected person in our country. Such citizens develop our state. We must show respect to an ordinary working person," and emphasized that a working person should be an example for young people today. The goal is to raise the status of working professions and promote their importance in society. In the region, in 2025-2026, it is planned to open an educational laboratory building, an IT hub, pass international industry accreditation, open competency centers at the expense of employers, increase targeted education orders based on the specific needs of enterprises and institutions, and open new specialties, - said Tlek Zhetkizgenuly.As part of the event, representatives of the dynasty who raised their descendants to be working specialists and passed them down from father to son; labor veterans, college students who participated in various championships at the republican and international levels and defended the honor of the region were honored.Press service of the akim of the Mangystau regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/933976

Parents and legal representatives of minor children can check information about the calculated target requirements under the "National Fund for Children" program through the eGov.kz portal and the eGov Mobile mobile application. Parents and legal representatives can check the calculated funds in several ways: in the "Digital Documents" section located in the Personal Account of the eGov.kz e-government portal, the "Digital Documents" service in the eGov Mobile mobile application, and through the kids.enpf.kz website. If the application or portal does not contain data about the child or it is displayed incorrectly, there is no need to worry - this will not affect the calculation of target requirements in the UAPF. The user can update the section and enter the necessary data using the "Update data about children" service in the eGov Mobile application. It takes 2–5 business days to make changes. Frequently Asked Questions How to correct errors in child data? If the child's data is incorrect, you need to open the relevant digital document and click on the three dots in the upper right corner. Select the "Report an error" button and fill out the form in the "Update child data" service. You also need to attach a birth certificate and submit an application. The request will be considered within 2–5 business days. How to add child data to receive information about funds accrued from the National Fund? If there is no information about the child in the application, this will not affect the calculation of targeted requirements. To add data, go to the "Digital documents" section and select the "Family" section. Click the "Add a child" button, fill out the form and register a birth certificate. The application will be reviewed within 2–5 business days. What should I do if my child's information is missing from my personal account on the eGov.kz portal? It is recommended to use the eGov Mobile mobile application to receive up-to-date information. The application displays up-to-date information. National Information Technologies JSCSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/929772

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A meeting of the regional commission for social partnership and regulation of social and labor relations was held in the regional center. It was attended by representatives of the Federation of Trade Unions of Kazakhstan, headed by Chairman Satybaldy Dauletalin, as well as heads of government agencies, employers and trade unions of Kostanay region.Main issues on the agenda:•Implementation of the Presidential Decree on the Year of Working Professions;•Prevention of occupational injuries;•Wage arrears and measures to eliminate them.The development of working professions is a priority of state policyOne of the key areas was the discussion of the Year of Working Professions, announced by the President of Kazakhstan. The development of the vocational education system and the creation of modern conditions for the training of specialists is an important step towards strengthening the country's human resources potential. Government agencies, employers and trade unions should work closely together to achieve these objectives.Safe working conditions and timely payment of wages are the key to stabilityAnother important issue of the meeting was ensuring safe working conditions and reducing occupational injuries. Representatives of the State Labor Inspectorate presented statistics on the situation in the region and measures taken to improve it.Special attention was paid to the problem of wage arrears. As Akim of the region Kumar Aksakalov emphasized, this issue is under constant control. Employers are responsible for the timely payment of salaries, and government agencies continue to work systematically to eliminate arrears.The role of trade unions in protecting workers' rightsThe governor of the region noted that trade unions should operate in all labor collectives – a reliable tool for protecting workers' rights. Compliance with labor laws, decent pay and safe working conditions are the foundation of social stability."Trade unions are not only the protection of labor rights, but also a mechanism for dialogue between employers and employees. It is important that they are present in all organizations and enterprises, acting as a guarantor of social justice," Kumar Aksakalov emphasized.Following the meeting of the commission, instructions were given to strengthen control over the labor rights of employees, develop the trade union movement and reduce wage arrears. The issues of protection of labor rights and social guarantees will remain among the key areas of work of the regional authorities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/937921