Astana, April 7, 2026 – First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yerzhan Ashikbayev, held a meeting with the Representative of the United Nations Department of Global Communications in Kazakhstan, Vlastimil Samek.During the meeting, the Kazakh diplomat expressed his appreciation to the UN representative for his active work as Head of the United Nations Information Office in Kazakhstan, as well as for fostering effective communication with the Government and the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan in promoting the activities of the UN Country Team in Kazakhstan and maintaining close cooperation with all national and international partners engaged in UN activities.During the meeting, Representative Samek noted that over the years of his work in Kazakhstan, the United Nations Information Office has become a reliable partner of the Government in building communication with the UN, as well as with Kazakhstani media, which actively disseminated information about positive developments associated with the UN’s work in Kazakhstan.Following the meeting, First Deputy Minister Ashikbayev presented Representative Samek with a certificate of honor on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yermek Kosherbayev, in recognition of his contribution to strengthening cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the United Nations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1195864?lang=kk

Chisinau, April 7, 2026 – Consultations on Consular issues between Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova were held.Azamat Aubekov, Director of the Consular Service Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, led the delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The Moldovan side was represented by Lilian Moraru, Head of the General Directorate for Consular Affairs of the MFA. Representatives from relevant government agencies of both countries also took part in the consultations.The parties highly appreciated the level of interaction and reaffirmed their readiness to further develop cooperation based on the principles of mutual trust and compliance with international law. The diplomats discussed the issues of migration policy, border management, mutual recognition of documents, digitalization of consular services, as well as providing legal assistance to citizens in accordance with international conventions. Participants noted the importance of such meetings, which contribute to bilateral relations.Following the consultations, the parties confirmed their commitment to an exchange of information to ensure the protection of the rights and interests of citizens of Kazakhstan and Moldova.   Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1195874?lang=kk

A meeting of the regional akimat on the issues of the progress and completion of the heating season was held under the chairmanship of the Akim of the Kostanay Region, Kumar Aksakalov.The Head of State has repeatedly instructed to ensure the uninterrupted progress of the heating season. In our region, it is proceeding as planned and is nearing completion. No major accidents have been recorded. This is undoubtedly the result of repair work carried out in advance last summer.Significant funds are allocated annually for the modernization of heat supply facilities and engineering infrastructure. As a result, the number of accidents on heating networks in the region has decreased 6 times — from 830 in the 2022–2023 heating season to 134 in the current one.The President of the country set the task to reduce the wear and tear of heating networks to 42% by the end of 2029. In 2022–2025, we managed to reduce this indicator from 50% to 43%."Another important issue is tariffs. People should pay a fair price for the heat, water, and electricity they consume. This is possible through the installation of modern metering devices with remote data transmission functionality. Such devices allow for accurate accounting of consumption volumes and ensure transparency in calculations. The implementation of automated meters is growing: if in 2023 they were installed in 433 houses, then in 2025 — already in 1,132 houses, an increase of 3 times. Metering devices allow for savings through consumption regulation. Now, with the onset of warm spring weather, residents open their windows, and heat escapes outside. At the same time, they continue to pay for heating in full. This is not right. Our task is to more actively install heat metering units with the participation of our enterprises and local manufacturers. Such devices are already successfully operating in the region," noted the head of the region.In the current heating season, savings in one apartment building amounted to 890 thousand tenge — these are funds that remain with our citizens. The Akim of the region emphasized the need to continue installing metering devices at the same pace and ensure 100% coverage.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1196263?lang=kk

Dear residents of the region!The flood season in our region has concluded.In this regard, I would like to particularly highlight the coordinated work of all authorized bodies. Thanks to the timely measures taken, populated areas were protected from meltwater. We did not allow a single residential house to be flooded. All necessary measures were taken. No emergency situations were registered. Protective engineering structures were implemented in advance:- In 92 populated areas, 32 protective embankments with a total length of 54 km were built and reinforced;- 38 water culverts were installed;- 78 km of storm sewer were cleaned;- Snow was cleared from more than 1,600 private house yards across the region.Over 3,600 people and more than 500 pieces of equipment were involved in carrying out these works. Hydrological posts operated around the clock on the rivers, maintaining constant monitoring of water levels.Thus, the period associated with the threat of flooding in the Kostanay region passed in a routine manner. All of this is the result of our joint work.I would like to express my gratitude to all citizens who participated in the joint efforts – emergency service personnel, military personnel, volunteers, and youth.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1196315?lang=kk

Alibek Kuantyrov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, met with Eric Beißwenge, State Minister of Bavaria for International Cooperation and European Affairs.During the meeting, the participants discussed the current state of Kazakh-German cooperation and opportunities for expanding bilateral relations.Alibek Kuantyrov emphasized the potential for mutually beneficial partnership in the extraction of critical raw materials and the implementation of industrial projects."We consider Germany a key partner in modernizing our industrial potential. "It's worth noting that approximately 90% of German investment goes into the industrial sector," the Deputy Minister said.He noted that Kazakhstan is consistently strengthening its role in the system of international relations.Kazakhstan is consistently strengthening its role in international relations. Kazakhstan has confirmed its readiness for bilateral cooperation with Germany on the current multilateral agenda, including collaboration within the UN, OSCE, and other international organizations. Through planned high-level meetings and a number of bilateral events this year, the strengthening of political dialogue is expected to have a fruitful impact on the development of partnership relations at several levels.Eric Beißwenge outlined the prospects for cooperation between the two countries in the development of highly processed products and spoke about Germany's positive experience in processing raw materials.Following the talks, the parties confirmed their commitment to further developing their economic partnership both bilaterally and within regional formats in the European Union and Central Asia. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1196134?lang=kk

Baku, April 8, 2026 – As part of an official visit to Baku the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev was received by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.During the meeting, Minister Kosherbayev conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. “The high level of cooperation between our countries has primarily been achieved through a trusting dialogue at the highest level”, Minister noted.In this context, the mutual state visits of the President Tokayev to Baku in March 2024, the state visit of the President Aliyev to Astana in October 2025, as well as the Second Meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council (SIC) have given new momentum to the allied relations between our countries and contributed to elevating them to a qualitatively new level.“Kazakh-Azerbaijani relations demonstrate steady and progressive development and possess significant potential. We reaffirm our strong commitment to further strengthening the allied partnership with brotherly Azerbaijan and enriching our cooperation with new substance”, Kosherbayev stressed.During the talks the parties also discussed current issues on the international agenda. The high level of cooperation between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan within multilateral frameworks was underscored, along with the importance of continued joint efforts to promote peace and stability.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1196410?lang=kk

Baku, April 8, 2026 – As part of an official visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held talks with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov.“Thanks to the political will of our heads of state over the past three years Kazakh-Azerbaijani relations have been elevated to a qualitatively new level of engagement”, Minister Kosherbayev emphasized.During the meeting, the parties discussed a wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation with particular focus on priority areas, such as political, trade, economic, energy, transit, transport as well as cultural and humanitarian interaction between the two countries.Special attention in bilateral relations is given to the development of trade and economic cooperation. The economies of both countries possess significant potential to increase mutual trade, including through reciprocal investments and industrial cooperation.The Foreign Ministers reviewed in detail the practical implementation of the agreements reached at the highest level. It was noted that following the measures undertaken the volume of mutual trade has increased fivefold over the past five years, amounting to $ 470.7 million in 2025. At the same time, the ministers agreed to facilitate further growth of this figure to $ 1 billion.The parties also discussed the implementation of flagship infrastructure projects, including the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route as well as the laying of a fiber-optic communication line and a deep-sea power cable along the bed of the Caspian Sea.Particular attention was paid to cooperation in the transit of Kazakhstan’s energy resources to world markets through the territory of Azerbaijan, as well as to collaboration in agriculture, industrial cooperation and telecommunications. In this regard, the increasing role of the Kazakh-Azerbaijani Direct Investment Fund was emphasized.The interlocutors also expressed satisfaction with the development of cultural and humanitarian ties, noting the successful holding of the Culture Days of Azerbaijan in Kazakhstan and Kazakhstan in Azerbaijan. High appreciation was given to the intensification of cooperation in education, particularly the ongoing reciprocal Days of Higher Education of Kazakhstan in Azerbaijan. A positive trend is also observed in the tourism sector: around 30 flights are operated weekly between the cities of the two countries.During the meeting, the ministers exchanged views on current issues of the regional and global agendas, and reaffirmed their commitment to continued close cooperation within multilateral structures, including the UN, the Organization of Turkic States, the CICA, the CIS, the OIC, and the Caspian Summit.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1196572?lang=kk

On the eve of the heating season's end, Akim of the Kostanay Region, Kumar Aksakalov, inspected the condition of the heating networks in an apartment building in the city of Kostanay.«The Head of State has repeatedly instructed to ensure the uninterrupted progress of the heating season. In our region, the heating season is proceeding normally. No major accidents have been recorded. Even when they occurred, they did not affect the quality of heat supply. This is undoubtedly the result of repair work carried out in advance. Considering that last heating season there were emergency situations related to boiler equipment and ruptures in main networks, this indicates that we have drawn the right conclusions», – noted the head of the region.The Head of State particularly emphasizes the importance of modernizing the energy and utilities sectors. The task is set to reduce the wear and tear of heating networks to 42% by the end of 2029.Significant financial resources are allocated annually for the modernization of heat supply facilities and engineering infrastructure. As a result:the number of heating network damages has decreased by 84%: from 830 cases in the 2022–2023 heating season to 134 in the current season;the wear and tear level has been reduced from 50% in 2022 to 43% in 2025.The work will continue within the framework of the National Project for the Modernization of the Energy and Utilities Sectors. Even at the stage of completing the current season, it is important to plan the necessary steps in advance for a successful start of the next heating period.«The next issue I would like to address is the tariff. People should pay for the heat, water, and electricity they actually consume. This is only possible with the installation of 'smart' metering devices. While the level of stationary meter equipment is high, we are only at the initial stage regarding automated systems. Today, the installation of such devices in the region is progressing dynamically: if in 2023 they were installed in 433 houses, then in 2025 – already in 1,132 houses, an increase of almost three times. Meters allow residents to save on heating services. However, this potential is not fully utilized. For example, with the onset of warm spring days, many open windows and essentially 'heat the street,' while continuing to pay in full. This is wrong», – emphasized Kumar Aksakalov.The population should have both individual apartment meters and building-wide meters. Furthermore, they should be automated so that readings are transmitted remotely, without human involvement. This eliminates data distortion, discrepancies with actual consumption, and, consequently, overcharging for services. Such situations cause distrust and dissatisfaction among the population, as well as reluctance to pay for heating services.«Our task is to install as many heat metering units as possible. Enterprises and local manufacturers already operating in the region should participate in this work. All these measures are aimed at saving. In the current heating period, savings amounted to more than 890 thousand tenge from one apartment building. These are funds that remain in the pockets of our citizens», – noted the Akim of the region.Furthermore, heat-generating enterprises will also incur lower costs. With an increase in the number of meters, fuel consumption and heat losses decrease. This will become possible with 100% heat metering.The work on installing metering devices will continue at the same pace, which will allow for 100% coverage in the next 5 years.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1195181?lang=kk

As part of the republican environmental campaign "Taza Kazakhstan," the first city-wide cleanup day was organized in the city of Rudny.About a thousand people took part in the large-scale improvement campaign. Among them were employees of state institutions and enterprises, youth, volunteers, and city residents. Representatives of different generations united for a common goal and contributed to the cleanliness and improvement of their hometown.During the cleanup, work was carried out to clean up the city's territory: streets, courtyards, and public spaces were cleared. As a result, about 280 tons of waste were collected and transported to specialized landfills. 18 units of special equipment were involved in the work.The activity of veteran organizations was particularly noted. They demonstrated civic responsibility and genuine care for their hometown in practice.Such initiatives not only improve the sanitary condition of the city but also contribute to the formation of an environmental culture among the population.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1195101?lang=kk

Astana, April 6, 2026 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev met with Moath AlZoubi, Director of the Political Department of the Royal Hashemite Court of Jordan.During the meeting, the parties discussed issues related to the further development of multilateral partnership, including upcoming high-level events, as well as the expansion of multifaceted cooperation.Alibek Bakayev expressed special appreciation to the Jordanian side for the opportunity for representatives of Kazakhstan to participate in the Aqaba Process meeting (Rome, October 14–15, 2025).In turn, Moath AlZoubi thanked the Kazakh side for its hospitality and emphasized readiness for comprehensive cooperation on current issues.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1195037?lang=kk

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Baku, April 3, 2026 - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev visited the headquarters of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation (the Foundation) and held talks with its President Aktoty Raimkulova.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current activities of the Foundation, the implementation of prospective projects, as well as topical issues related to the preservation, study and promotion of Turkic culture and heritage.Particular attention was paid to the opportunities for organizing major international events aimed at presenting Turkic culture in various regions of the world.The interlocutors also exchanged views on further strengthening the institutional capacity of the Foundation and the need to develop a comprehensive approach to planning its activities in the medium and long term.The Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation was established on 23 August 2012. The main tasks of the Foundation are the protection, study, and promotion of Turkic culture and heritage through the support and funding of various events, projects, and programs. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1194010?lang=kk

In the Kostanay region, systematic work continues on the development of social infrastructure. A vivid example is the construction of a new polyclinic for 250 visits per shift in the Zarechny settlement of the Kostanay district.Currently, the main construction work has been completed. Only the work on the external finishing of the building, the arrangement of the basement, and the sewage system remains. According to specialists, all work is planned to be completed within the next month and a half, followed by the commissioning of the facility.After the opening of the new polyclinic, the quality of medical care in the Kostanay district will significantly improve. To date, the Kostanay District Hospital serves more than 51 thousand residents.The commissioning of the modern medical institution will completely resolve the existing issues. Comfortable working conditions will be created for medical workers, and the accessibility and quality of medical services provided to the population will significantly increase.Thus, the new polyclinic in the Zarechny settlement is one of the significant projects aimed at developing the region's healthcare system.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1193943?lang=kk

Astana, April 3, 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held a meeting with a group of ambassadors from the Gulf States and Jordan.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current situation in the Middle East and exchanged views amid ongoing tensions in the region.The Foreign Minister expressed serious concern about the ongoing escalation, including strikes on friendly Arab countries. He emphasized the importance of a swift end to all hostilities, which are causing civilian casualties and significant damage to civilian infrastructure in the region. In this regard, the Kazakh diplomat thanked the heads of mission for the assistance in evacuating Kazakhstan citizens and their safe return to their homeland.The Minister noted that Kazakhstan welcomes the efforts of Gulf leaders to promote peaceful political dialogue, as well as the joint initiative of China and Pakistan aimed at restoring peace and stability in the region. He also highlighted Kazakhstan’s readiness to provide a platform for peace negotiations in Turkestan city.In turn, the Arab diplomats noted the importance of supporting international efforts to ensure regional security, including further strengthening contacts and coordination with Astana. They reaffirmed their readiness to continue close cooperation aimed at enhancing political dialogue, expanding comprehensive collaboration, and implementing joint projects.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1193931?lang=kk

Astana, April 2, 2026 – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan hosted a briefing for members of the diplomatic corps on the preparations for the Regional Environmental Summit to be held in Astana on April 22–24, 2026.During the event, Kazakhstan’s key international initiatives were presented, including ongoing efforts to promote the initiative to establish an International Water Organization and the country’s candidacy to elected bodies of the United Nations.First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Ashikbayev noted that the Summit, convened at the initiative of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, aims to strengthen regional cooperation, promote sustainable development, and develop practical solutions in the field of environment and climate.According to the Kazakh diplomat, the country’s strategic objectives in transitioning to climate neutrality, developing nuclear energy, as well as large-scale projects on the restoration of the Aral Sea and biodiversity, rightfully position Kazakhstan among the leaders of the green agenda. The event is being implemented in partnership with the United Nations, with more than 17 entities acting as co-organizers of thematic sessions and initiators of sectoral programs and projects.Head of the Project Office of the Central Asian Climate Fund Yerlik Karazhan presented key areas of the substantive agenda, including the formation of a portfolio of regional environmental projects and the attraction of green investments. He also informed participants about the progress in preparations for the Summit, noting strong international interest and the expected participation of high-level foreign delegations.Ambassador-at-Large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Zulfiya Suleimenova briefed on consultations regarding the President Tokayev’s initiative to establish an International Water Organization under the UN, emphasizing the need to consolidate international efforts in the context of climate challenges and water scarcity.The diplomatic corps was also presented with the candidacy of Lyazzat Kaltayeva for election to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities for the term 2027–2030.Kaltayeva outlined her priorities, focusing on ensuring equal access to education, employment and social inclusion, and reaffirmed her commitment to the principles of inclusivity, non-discrimination, and the promotion of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1193867?lang=kk

A meeting of the Kostanay Region Digital Headquarters was held under the chairmanship of the regional head, Kumar Aksakalov. The Head of State declared 2026 the Year of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence.Within the agenda, the issue of implementing the Strategy for building "smart cities" in the Kostanay Region was considered.A report was presented by the head of the Department of Informatization, Provision of Public Services and Archives of the Kostanay Region Akimat, Azamat Kashiev. Co-reporters included the Akim of the city of Kostanay, Marat Zhundubaev, the acting head of the Department of Energy and Housing and Communal Services of the Kostanay Region Akimat, Azamat Sabirzhan, as well as the director of ECO-SERVICE-2030 LLP, Vitaliy Siukhov.The meeting presented the current results of the digitalization of the city of Kostanay and the region's housing and communal services, implemented within the framework of the Republic of Kazakhstan's "Smart City" Reference Standard.It was noted that by the end of 2025, 6 key digital projects with a total value of approximately 242 million tenge had been implemented in the regional center. Among the priority areas are the development of the Situation Center and the "AiKey" information system, the introduction of digital control services in the utility sector, and the development of the urban digital platform "Smart Qostanai," which integrates 78 services for the population.Special attention during the meeting was paid to issues of urban infrastructure development. Measures for automating street lighting, modernizing traffic light facilities, introducing "smart" bus stops, digitalizing utility service accounting, and improving public safety levels were considered.Projects planned for implementation in 2026 were also discussed. They are aimed at further introducing artificial intelligence technologies, developing video surveillance systems, and implementing pilot solutions in the areas of "smart" transport and urban environment monitoring.During the meeting, the regional Akim, Kumar Aksakalov, emphasized the strategic importance of the region's digitalization:"We must systematically make efforts to transform the region into a modern digital region. Within the current year, the launch of a number of projects to introduce advanced technologies, including solutions in the field of artificial intelligence, is envisaged. However, not only the technologies themselves are important, but also their quality, as well as their real contribution to the region's economy. More than 900 industrial enterprises operate in the region; 117 industrial 'smart' robots have been introduced at the KIA and KamlitKZ plants (in 2023, there were only 3). 28 robots are also used in the mining industry. In agriculture, 100% of arable land, 90% of pastures, and 95% of hayfields have been digitized. In livestock farming, 7 modern 'smart' dairy farms are operational, and precision farming technologies have been introduced in crop production. Significant progress is also observed in the Smart City direction — over the past three years, the number of cameras connected to the Regional Operational Management Center has increased from 102 in 2023 to 285 in 2025, that is, by 2.8 times."Following the meeting, the necessity of continuing systematic work on digitalization aimed at improving the quality of life of the population, the efficiency of urban management, and the formation of a modern, safe, and technologically advanced urban environment was noted.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1193644?lang=kk

Within the framework of the event, you will have the opportunity to:familiarize yourself with current vacancies in government agencies;receive consultations on the procedure for entering the civil service;learn about the requirements for candidates and the stages of the competitive selection;ask questions to representatives of government institutions.📅 Date: April 10, 2026📍 Venue: 98 Pushkin Street (the "Ai-komek" building)🕒 Time: 11:00 AMInvited to participate are: graduates of educational institutions, young professionals, unemployed youth, as well as all interested citizens.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1193620?lang=kk

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