The Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan continues to work on an ongoing basis to open new international routes and increase the number of flights to existing destinations, including by foreign airlines.So, as part of this work, the delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, headed by the Vice Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan Lastaev T.T., took part in the ICAO Air Traffic Negotiations event (ICAN-2024), which was held in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia).ICAN-2024 was held for the 16th time and is one of the most important ICAO events, which is held in order to organize meetings of the organization's member countries to expand the legal framework for international flights.The event was attended by the President of the ICAO Council, Mr. Salvatore Sciaccitano, and according to the organizers, over 700 participants from more than 70 countries participated, during which about 800 bilateral negotiations were held. Among the participants were 14 Ministers and Deputy Ministers responsible for the civil aviation industry of the participating countries.On the sidelines of ICAN-2024, the President of the ICAO Council, Mr. S. Shakkitano, met with the Kazakh delegation. Mr. Shakkitano highly noted the progress of the work carried out by the Republic of Kazakhstan to liberalize the air transportation market in the country and confirmed his intention to visit the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2025.As part of this event, the Kazakh delegation held talks with the aviation authorities of the Russian Federation, Singapore, Malaysia, Great Britain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Georgia, Morocco, Ethiopia and Rwanda, following which an agreement was reached with the countries to expand the legal framework for regular flights.The Kazakh delegation also held a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation V.V. Poteshkin, during which an agreement was reached to establish air links from Kazakhstan and Russia to Baikonur in order to develop tourism to the space station.According to the agreements reached, the number of permitted frequencies with 4 countries (Vietnam, Morocco, Ethiopia, Rwanda) has been increased more than 5 times (from 14 to 73 flights per week). Also, an "open skies" regime has been established with 5 countries (Singapore, Vietnam, Morocco, Ethiopia, Georgia), including granting carriers the right to use the fifth degree of "air freedom". At the same time, during the negotiations, the rights to operate flights to the UK were secured.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/874734

The Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan is constantly working to open new international routes and increase the number of flights to existing destinations.Since the beginning of the autumn-winter period, Air Astana has been launching new international destinations to Thailand, the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as increasing the number of flights on existing routes.Thus, since October 26 this year, the airline has opened a new air service on the Astana – Phuket (Thailand) route with a frequency of 3 flights per week;Since October 26, it has opened flights on the Atyrau – Dubai (UAE) route with a frequency of 2 flights per week.Starting from October 28, Almaty – Phu Quoc (Vietnam) launches with a frequency of 2 flights per week and a further increase to 5 flights per week from December this year.;Since October 29, it has been launching flights on the Almaty – Medina (Saudi Arabia) route with a frequency of 2 flights per week;Since October 30, Astana – Abu Dhabi (UAE) air service launches with a frequency of 2 flights per week;Since December 12, it has been launching flights on the Almaty – Abu Dhabi (UAE) route with a frequency of 2 flights per week;Air Astana is also increasing the number of flights to Dubai from Almaty (from 7 to 11 flights per week) and Astana (from 7 to 9 flights), on the Astana – Seoul route (from 2 to 3 flights).The opening of new air routes, as well as an increase in the number of flights to existing destinations, will provide passengers with more opportunities to plan their holidays in winter, as well as during the New Year holidays.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/874647

The XXIII International Judo Tournament "Lights of Magnitogorsk", dedicated to the memory of the Honored coach of the Republic of Kazakhstan Amantai Aidarkhanov, has started in Temirtau. Athletes from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan participate in the competition. More than 20 teams will represent almost 700 boys and girls born in 2008-2009.The tournament will be held over four days at the Qarmet Sports Complex. Individual championships will be held from October 29 to 31, and team competitions will be held on November 1. Everyone is welcome to come and support the participants.The winners will be awarded with medals, souvenirs, letters of thanks and cash prizes. At the end of the tournament, a training camp is planned, where every judoka will be able to gain valuable international experience.The tournament "Lights of Magnitogorsk" also plays an important role in the preparation of judoists for the national championship.The organizers of the competition are Temirtau Akimat, Qarmet company, the Judo Wrestling Federation of the Karaganda region and the Jenyc professional club.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/873108

A new fire station will be built in Temirtau. Its necessity has been long overdue. The issue was resolved with the support of the regional akimat.Funds were allocated for the overhaul of the building of the former fire station. The work is being completed.Akim of the Karaganda region Ermaganbet Bulekpayev visited the facility and looked at what conditions were provided for rescuers.Modernization will not only improve the technical equipment, but also create comfort for employees.The building has three floors. On the first and second floors there are administrative and household premises, a garage for parking fire trucks. And on the third floor there are apartments for personnel and their families.The old facade was faded. After the renovation, it has become bright and modern. Linear panels were used for the reconstruction.Inside the room, it remains to mount the doors and install furniture.There is a training tower designed to train firefighters and rescuers.The opening of an additional fire station will increase the responsiveness of rescuers. Given the proximity to the republican highway, employees will be able to quickly go to help people who find themselves in a difficult situation on the road.– The fire station has two units of mobile equipment. After commissioning, it will serve six microdistricts and the Yekaterinburg – Almaty highway, where assistance will be provided in case of accidents and emergencies on the road," said Margulan Amanbayev, head of the Emergency Department of the Karaganda region.Ermaganbet Bulekpayev also looked at how the overhaul of Metallurgov Avenue is progressing in Temirtau. The reconstruction of one of the main transport arteries of the city was undertaken for the first time in half a century. The project is two-year. A range of works is provided: replacement of the roadway, new sidewalks, improvement of the boulevard area. The problem with the storm sewer system will be solved. Bike paths, playgrounds and sports areas are planned, including adapted playgrounds for people with disabilities.The length of the avenue is about three kilometers on both sides.As of today, work has been completed on the odd side from Republic Avenue to Abai Street. It remains to apply road markings to improve traffic safety, and this section will be ready to open.Asphalting of the second section is already underway. Work on the even-numbered side and on the section from Mira Avenue to Amangeldy Street will continue next spring. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/873318

By order of the Akim of the Karaganda region, Akim of Sarani Yerkin Baulykov was relieved of his post for disrupting the start of the heating season in the city.Maksat Kayreshov, who worked as deputy mayor of Sarani, was appointed interim acting governor.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/873682

In the Temirtau, ensuring high-quality heat supply remains one of the priorities. Large-scale work in this direction has been underway since 2022. This summer, not only the main lines were repaired in the city, but also the intra–block networks - in general, the volume was almost doubled. A number of other projects are planned for next year.This was announced by Akim of Karaganda region Ermaganbet Bulekpayev at a regular meeting with residents of Temirtau and Aktau village.– In general, some work has been done since our previous meeting. Our main task has been and remains a high–quality heat supply. We will continue this work next year. There is already design and estimate documentation for the reconstruction of five sections of heating networks with a total length of 12.3 km with a positive expert opinion," the head of the region said.He called on residents to have an open conversation. Without reports, we immediately moved on to a question-and-answer session. The meeting at the Temirtau Palace of Culture lasted almost two hours. Residents told about the existing problems in general in the city and specific courtyards.For example, a representative of the multi-storey building 47 Prospekt Respublika complained that they could not wait for the elevator to be restored. According to her, residents are ready to invest, there are a lot of elderly people in the house who find it difficult to climb on foot to the upper floors. Ermaganbet Bulekpayev instructed to speed up the resolution of the issue.The problems of housing and communal services are still of the greatest concern to Temirtaus residents. A new sewer collector should be built in the sixth microdistrict. Mayor of the city Galym Ashimov said that the necessary calculations have already been made.Residents of Aktau village need a central boiler room. The design and estimate documentation has been developed and is under state expertise. After a positive conclusion, the issue of financing will be resolved.Temirtau residents paid attention to the open wells. Safety first of all, stressed Ermaganbet Bulekpayev.– Respond to such requests immediately! The golden hour rule should apply here. Close it immediately, and then figure out who owns this well," the governor of the region said.They also asked questions about the work of public transport. Ermaganbet Bulekpayev said that the problem is known, and a new carrier has been found as a result of negotiations.The condition of playgrounds, lighting near schools, separate garbage collection, the problem of stray dogs – Temirtaus residents talked about all this at the meeting.Ermaganbet Bulekpayev thanked the participants of the meeting for their indifference to the life of the city. Not a single issue will be ignored, he assured.The governor of the region also held a reception for citizens on personal issues.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/873735

On November 1, acceptance of applications for housing certificates under the new mortgage programs "Nauryz" and "Otau" starts in Karaganda. This was announced by the city department of employment and social programs.People on the waiting list from the following categories can use social assistance:- veterans of the Great Patriotic War and those equated to them by benefits, as well as veterans of military operations on the territory of other states;- persons with disabilities of the first and second groups;- families with or raising children with disabilities;- people with severe forms of chronic diseases, the list of which is approved by the authorized body in the field of health;- seniors by age;- orphans and children left without parental care;- Candace;- persons who have lost their homes as a result of environmental disasters, natural and man-made emergencies;- mothers with many children who were awarded the pendants "Altyn alka", "Kumis alka" or who previously received the title "Mother Heroine", as well as those awarded the orders of "Maternal Glory" of the I and II degrees, large families;- families of the deceased (deceased) in the performance of state or public duties, military service, saving human life, law enforcement;- single-parent families.An application for public services is submitted through the e-Government web portal (еgov.kz ).Required documents:1. An electronic application certified by an electronic digital signature.2. An electronic copy of the certificate from the place of work, with the exception of socially vulnerable segments of the population (children with disabilities, orphans, children left without parental care). Income statement for the last 6 months.3. An electronic copy of the letter from the second-tier bank approving the issuance of a mortgage housing loan for the purchase of housing to the applicant, containing information on the amount, the amount of the initial payment and the amount of the monthly payment for a mortgage housing loan.For more information and questions, please contact: Karaganda, Chkalova str., 7, office 301. Phone: (8-7212) 95-56-01.Opening hours: Monday – Friday, from 09:00 to 18:30, lunch from 13:00 to 14:30. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/873962

Karaganda residents are invited to the next agricultural fair on November 2. Manufacturers of the districts of the region will present their products.The fair will delight you with a variety of products. More than 500 tons of meat, fish, dairy products and vegetables have been harvested for sale. It will also be possible to purchase chicken eggs, honey, sausages, handicrafts and much more.It starts at 09:00.The fair will be held on the territory of the Global City shopping center at the address: 134th accounting quarter, building 921.You can get there by bus: 5, 19, 31, 40, 56, 63, 70, 146, 02, 29.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/873969

In Balkhash, the ambulance substation received its own building for the first time in 30 years of operation.During its reconstruction, engineering systems were updated and the roof was replaced. Fire safety and video surveillance systems are also installed.– Previously, the emergency medical teams of Balkhash were stationed in separate rooms at the hospital. Working conditions needed to be improved. In this regard, it was decided to reconstruct the old building. There are six ambulance crews at the substation, which serve up to 30 thousand calls during the year.Two round-the-clock control posts. There are rest rooms, three boxes for cars – washing, parking and repair, – said acting director of the regional ambulance station Akylbek Sarbayev.During a working trip to Balkhash, Akim of the Karaganda region Ermaganbet Bulekpayev stressed that these decisions will improve the quality of medical care for 80 thousand residents of the Balkhash region.Also, in order for Balkhash residents to receive timely medical care without the need to travel to the regional center, 25 young specialists were attracted to the interdistrict hospital: anesthesiologists, intensive care specialists, traumatologists, neuropathologists, obstetricians, gynecologists, neonatologists, pediatricians, general practitioners, etc. Another 12 doctors are studying at the residency and will come to work in Balkhash next year. The specialists were provided with work and the housing issue was resolved.A three-storey building with 30 apartments was renovated on the territory of the city hospital. All of them are furnished and equipped with household appliances.– I come from Priozersk. She studied in Almaty, came to work in Balkhash. I was given a two-room apartment. Fully equipped, there are all conditions. I like everything," shared general practitioner Zhadira Setenova.30 young specialists became happy new settlers.In total, 130 apartments have already been issued in the region this year.And in order to attract doctors to cities and districts, the amount of lifting fees has been increased from 1.5 million to 8 million tenge.Changes have also taken place on the basis of the polyclinic of the multidisciplinary hospital of Balkhash, where the first Best Practices Center was opened. The medical facility is equipped with modern diagnostic equipment.The Center provides comprehensive medical, social and psychological assistance. There is also a public reception "Halyk Kenesa", where residents can leave their appeals. A healthy lifestyle room and a health school are open for everyone.– Here the symbiosis of medical, social and psychological services is the principle of family medicine. A multidisciplinary team, which includes a family doctor, a visiting nurse, an obstetrician, a psychologist and a social worker, deal with a specific family, identify the causes leading to diseases. The center will operate on the principle of "5 minutes through the eyes of the patient". Already at the reception, the patient should receive the information he needs in 5 minutes. There are two information tables at the entrance, there is a system administrator who answers questions. This year, our staff has been replenished with five family doctors from different universities in Kazakhstan," says Serikbol Tusupbekov, director of the Balkhash Multidisciplinary Hospital.– You all know about the initiative of the Head of State to support medicine, modernize this area and provide high-quality medical services to the population. As part of this assignment, we are opening medical facilities and introducing innovations – and all this in order to provide high-quality services to the population. For our part, we financially support such initiatives. Our first priority is to open as many such facilities as possible. To do this, we will build housing, provide lifting facilities for specialists to work in these medical institutions," said Ermaganbet Bulekpayev. This is the fifth Best Practices Center in the Karaganda region. Its main goal is to increase the availability of medical care, reduce the number of complaints and improve the medical literacy of the population.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/873980

Athletes from Karaganda won a gold and two bronze medals at the World Sambo Masters Championship. Bolat Manabayev, Zeynolla Makhmetov and Dauren Yessimkhanov scored.The competitions were held in Dushanbe (Tajikistan). About 400 athletes from 13 countries competed for medals. Sambo wrestlers over 35 years old competed in seven age categories.Karaganda residents have three medals in their piggy bank. Bolat Manabayev became the best in the M6 age category (60-64 years old). Zeynolla Makhmetov (M5 – 55-59 years old) and Dauren Yessimkhanov (M2 – 40-44 years old) won bronze.– There were 11 participants in my weight class. I won the first fight against an Uzbek athlete, the second against a Russian one. He lost to a Mongolian sambo wrestler in the semifinals. In the fight for the third place, he defeated a Russian. Now I will work on mistakes in order to take first place next time," says Dauren Yessimkhanov, head of the School of higher sportsmanship in non–Olympic sports of the Karaganda region.Kazakhstan took the second place in the team competition: 11 gold, 14 silver, 19 bronze.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/874016

A large-scale reconstruction of the main heating networks continues in Balkhash. And work is also underway to update the intra-main and intra-block heating networks. 25 km have been repaired this year. Thus, network wear in the city has been reduced from 75% to 65%.The modernization will improve the quality of heat supply and increase the pressure in the system. This is especially important for remote areas of the city.Governor of Karaganda region Yermaganbet Bulekpayev was informed about what has been done in this direction during a working trip to Balkhash. Mayor Sapar Satayev also spoke about the repair of water supply and sewerage networks. For example, 320 meters of water supply were replaced in the 90th quarter of the city. Preparatory work is underway to replace pipes on 8 March Street with a length of 850 m. Work is also continuing in the direction of the Tokrau – Sayak water pipeline: 72 km of emergency sections have been replaced out of 160 km to date. There are plans to upgrade about 20 km of this water pipeline next year, which will solve the problem of water supply interruptions.Ermaganbet Bulekpaev also stopped by the city embankment, examined how the landscaping works were progressing.The project is divided into two phases: the first is 80% complete and includes the construction of a pedestrian fountain, landscaping and installation of lighting.The second stage provides for the construction of sports areas with exercise equipment and a skatepark, playgrounds and recreation areas.There will also be an unusual complex of seven fountains in the form of boats with sails on the embankment.The project should also include landscaping of the territory, installation of small architectural forms and creation of bicycle infrastructure.The head of the region listened to the reports of the contractors and instructed them to carry out all work in accordance with the project and keep up with the planned deadlines.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/874092

By decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, lifeguard Hali Khairat was posthumously awarded the Yerligi Ushin medal. On behalf of the Head of State, the award was presented to the relatives of the deceased firefighter by Akim of the Karaganda region Ermaganbet Bulekpayev.– Today we are going to honor the memory of a hero who gave his life in the name of saving other people. We will not forget his deed," Ermaganbet Bulekpayev said.Colleagues of the rescue firefighter attended the presentation of the state award. This will be an example of dedication to their service.– We thank the President of the country for the award of our hero. Khali Khairat has shown his dedication to the profession over the ten years of his service, and he has saved many lives. He will forever remain in our memory," said Margulan Amanbayev, head of the Emergency Department of the Karaganda region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/874625

Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan Marat Karabayev met with representatives of the French transport and logistics company CMA CGM, one of the world's largest maritime transport operators.During the meeting, key projects aimed at developing Kazakhstan's maritime infrastructure in the Caspian Sea were discussed. They also discussed the purchase of container ships and ferries to increase cargo traffic along international transport corridors.In addition, the French company expressed its intention to implement a project aimed at developing local shipbuilding and repair facilities.The parties agreed to continue discussing these projects with a view to their further implementation, which will significantly strengthen Kazakhstan's maritime infrastructure and its position as a key transit hub in the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/871605

The Kazakh airline SCAT launches direct passenger flights to Cambodia on the routes Astana – Sihanoukville and Almaty – Sihanoukville. The first flight from Astana took place on October 24, and a flight from Almaty is scheduled for October 29. For the convenience of tourists, flights will be operated on a charter basis on the Boeing-757/737 MAX aircraft type.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/871875

The Ministry of Transport continues to expand the geography of flights and increase the number of international flights. Thus, the Vietnamese airline Vietjet Air plans to open direct scheduled passenger flights on the Phu Quoc - Astana route with a frequency of 2 flights per week (Wednesday and Saturday) on A-330 aircraft from the autumn–winter navigation of 2024-2025. The opening of air links between Kazakhstan and Vietnam will contribute to the further development of trade, economic, investment, tourism and cultural cooperation between the countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/871880

The Ministry of Transport continues systematic work on updating the fleet of domestic wagons. Thus, the composition of the passenger train N121/122 running on the Astana - Semey route has been updated.The private carrier Aray Trans KZ LLP has purchased three new passenger cars: two reserved seats and one compartment.The wagons are equipped with an air conditioning system, bio-toilet complexes, sockets for charging gadgets with a USB connector, etc.In the first nine months of this year, the private carrier transported more than 350 thousand passengers. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/872077

The main purpose of the campaign is to encourage drivers and passengers to keep the roads clean and not throw garbage on the roadway. Eco-packages handed to road users are designed to collect garbage, which can then be disposed of in specially equipped places along the roads.The participation of road services in the Taza Kazakhstan campaign is aimed not only at improving the environmental situation along highways, but also at fostering environmental responsibility among road users. Such initiatives help to increase the awareness of drivers and passengers in matters of environmental cleanliness. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/872341

THE ANNOUNCEMENTThe Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan informs that the Open NPAs portal contains a draft order of the Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Amendments to the Order of the Acting Minister of Industry and Infrastructure Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated May 27, 2022 No. 301 "On approval of the Rules and Requirements for the inspection of Passengers and persons visiting transport infrastructure facilities, things they have with them, including hand luggage and luggage""We ask you to take part in the public discussion of this project.More detailed:https://legalacts.egov.kz/npa/view?id=15255683Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/872902

A seminar was held at the Ministry of Transport, during which the staff of the Legal Department explained to colleagues the application of norms and requirements for the development and approval of draft by-laws.The following issues were discussed at the seminar:Compliance with the norms and requirements of the Rules for the development and approval of draft by-laws;Compliance with the norms and requirements of the Rules for the development, coordination and state registration of regulatory legal acts;Problematic issues.Following the results of the general education, employees of structural divisions were given appropriate recommendations aimed at improving the quality of the development and coordination of draft subordinate legal acts, as well as discussed issues related to the sequence of development of normative legal acts.In general, the seminar allowed to expand practical knowledge in the field of development of normative legal acts.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/873003

Minister of Transport of Kazakhstan Marat Karabayev met with Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the Republic of Korea Sang Woo Park in Seoul.The parties discussed issues of bilateral cooperation in the field of transport infrastructure, as well as the implementation of a number of projects for the development of transport routes. The issue of the possibility of increasing direct flights from Kazakhstan to South Korea was also raised. Currently, there are 14 passenger and 6 cargo flights per week between the countries. Flights are mainly operated from Astana and Almaty. Now it is planned to launch direct flights from Shymkent to South Korea.In addition, the Korean side expressed interest in the implementation of road construction projects in our country. It should be recalled that Korean Dongsung Engineering and ISAN Corporation are currently engaged in monitoring the quality of construction of the Almaty-Astana highway.Minister of Transport Marat Karabayev invited a delegation from South Korea headed by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to pay a working visit to Kazakhstan at any convenient time. It is expected that during the return visit, the parties will exchange experiences in the field of Urban air mobility (UAM).The idea of introducing the concept of urban air mobility is to create a safe and efficient air transport system and other aviation technologies. So, this will revolutionize the ways people move and goods/products move between large cities and regions by air, as well as within cities themselves.It is expected that the concept will first be tested in the new city of Alatau City. The project will support the development of Alatau City as an innovation hub and attract Kazakhstani and Korean investors. As part of the implementation of the concept, it is planned to cooperate with leading South Korean companies such as Hyundai Motor Group.Following the meeting, the heads of the transport departments of Kazakhstan and Korea expressed their readiness to further deepen cooperation in the field of transport logistics and interaction, which contributes to strengthening the strategic partnership between the countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/873992