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A scientific conference titled «The People's Constitution: The Beginning of a Confident Future» was held in Kostanay.The scientific conference was attended by Akim of Kostanay Region Kumar Aksakalov, members of the Constitutional Commission Unzila Shapak, Madi Myrzagarayev, Sailaubek Yeshchanov, Deputy of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan of the VII–VIII convocations Yekaterina Smyshlyayeva, as well as representatives of state bodies, the expert and scientific community, civil society institutions, ethno-cultural associations, and mass media.«Today's meeting is taking place during an important period of socio-political modernization of our country. As is known, on July 1, 2026, Kazakhstan entered a new stage of its constitutional development. The adoption of the new Constitution has become a truly historic event in the history of the state. This is not just a significant date, but the beginning of a new chapter based on the rule of law and order, respect for human rights and freedoms, national values, and responsibility to future generations. As part of the implementation of the new Constitution, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan signed five independent constitutional laws, amendments were made to eight constitutional laws and more than 60 other legislative acts,— noted the head of the region.The Head of State announced the holding of elections of deputies to the Constituent Assembly of the Republic of Kazakhstan on August 23 of this year. This is one of the most important political campaigns in the socio-political life of the country. In this regard, comprehensive preparatory work aimed at organizing and conducting the elections in accordance with the requirements of the current legislation has already begun in Kostanay Region.The Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan is not only the Basic Law of the country, but also a solid foundation for practical transformations in all spheres of public life. The effective implementation of its principles directly affects the development of each region. It is strong and developed regions that ensure economic growth, stability, and the well-being of citizens.«Large-scale and important transformations lie ahead of us. Their successful implementation will require time, systematic and coordinated work, as well as high responsibility of every citizen. After all, the path to a strong, just, and prosperous state begins with respect for the Constitution, strict observance of the law, and an active civic position of every person,» emphasized the Akim of the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1256954?lang=ru

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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov held a meeting with the Greek industrial group METLEN.The parties exchanged views on Kazakhstan's investment climate and discussed promising areas of cooperation. Primary attention was paid to the country's metallurgical and industrial sectors, specifically projects in the field of critical raw materials, circular economy, and the aluminum value chain.During the visit, organized with the support of JSC "NC "Kazakh Invest", the foreign investors were presented with the project development carried out within the "one-stop-shop principle".METLEN operates in the energy and metallurgy sectors, is present in more than 40 countries, and is listed on the London Stock Exchange.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1256005?lang=ru

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Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov visited the city of Arkalyk and reviewed the progress of projects dedicated to the city's 70th anniversary. Infrastructure, sports, and transportation development works are being carried out according to the planned schedule.Over the past three years, the facades of 138 apartment buildings have been renovated, and this year the exterior appearance of another 50 buildings will be repaired.The modernization of the railway station continues. Engineering networks, waiting rooms, ticket areas, and sanitary facilities are being upgraded, and modern security systems are being implemented.This year, Arkalyk will host the regional summer sports competition. The main sports venue of the competition — the "Zhiger" stadium — is undergoing repairs.Last year, three new sports facilities were put into operation in Arkalyk.The construction of an indoor hockey rink and a sports and recreation complex continues.The construction of Arkalyk Airport is in its final stage. The main construction and engineering works for the terminal have been completed. The construction of the emergency rescue station and the control tower continues. Milling of the asphalt concrete pavement is underway on the runway. The autonomous boiler house and pumping station have been fully installed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1255870?lang=ru

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Astana, July 8, 2026 – First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Ashikbayev held a meeting with Hugh Hallman, Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan in the U.S. State of Arizona.The parties discussed prospects for further advancing Kazakhstan–U.S. cooperation in education, the economy, and investment, as well as strengthening interregional ties with the partner State of Arizona, where cooperation has been steadily expanding across a broad range of areas.Particular attention was given to the successful partnership between Manash Kozybayev North Kazakhstan University and the University of Arizona, which has become a prominent example of academic cooperation between the two countries. It was noted that the joint academic programs currently involve more than 1,200 students, while the first cohort of the dual-degree program will graduate on July 11.The parties also discussed opportunities to further expand trade and economic cooperation, attract investment in renewable energy, agricultural technologies, and information technologies, as well as organize reciprocal business missions between Kazakhstan and the State of Arizona.The State of Arizona is one of the United States' leading economic and innovation hubs, with well-developed high-tech, mining, agriculture, and education sectors.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1254971?lang=ru

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Astana, July 3, 2026 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov held a meeting with the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to Kazakhstan Lungisani Ntombela.During the meeting, Ambassador L.Ntombela presented copies of his credentials. In turn, Deputy Minister A.Kuantyrov congratulated the Ambassador on his appointment and expressed confidence that his diplomatic mission would contribute to the further strengthening of the traditional friendly relations and mutually beneficial cooperation between Kazakhstan and the Republic of South Africa.The parties discussed further development of political dialogue, expansion of trade and economic partnership, and cultural and humanitarian cooperation.At the end of the meeting, the parties agreed to maintain active bilateral and multilateral cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1253559?lang=ru

Today, the akim of Kostanay region took part in the solemn ceremony of opening a new fire station in the city of Tobyl and handing over the keys to 12 units of special fire equipment. The event was also attended by the Minister of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Chingis Arinov."The Head of State pays special attention to the modernization of the fire service and equipping it with modern logistical means to ensure the safety of the population. Large-scale work is underway in our region in this direction. Over the past three years, more than 3 billion tenge has been allocated for the development of the emergency situations system in the region. 20 fire trucks, one command and staff vehicle and 26 units of special off-road vehicles were purchased. The building of the regional Department of Emergency Situations, city and district fire stations, as well as the rescue station were repaired. This year, 1.4 billion tenge is provided for the development of this sphere, which is 4.2 times more than in 2022," the head of the region noted.Over the past three years, 8 billion tenge has been allocated to strengthen the material and technical base of forestry institutions. 51 fire trucks were purchased, as well as 86 tractors, 36 small forest fire complexes and 78 units of patrol equipment. Just two weeks ago, another 25 vehicles were transferred to the institutions.To date, the level of provision of forestry organizations with equipment has reached 90%, and the provision of fire trucks is 100%.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1253352?lang=ru

Astana, July 2, 2026 – The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan and Norway held the fifth round of political consultations.Welcoming the Norwegian delegation, Kazakhstan’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arman Issetov noted the importance of the further development of Kazakh-Norwegian political and economic cooperation as well as people-to-people ties. He reiterated the commitment to deepen mutually beneficial dialogue between Astana and Oslo.During the meeting, sides discussed a wide range of bilateral and multilateral issues and exchanged views on major international topics.The meeting also focused on activities to intensify economic relations, promote inter-parliamentary dialogue and interaction within the framework of multilateral institutions.State Secretary for Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway highly appreciated dynamic bilateral engagement and noted that Kazakhstan is an important partner for Norway in Central Asia. In his opinion, Norway and Kazakhstan share similar view on many key issues on the multilateral agenda.Concluding the consultations, the parties agreed to continue promoting close dialogue between the Foreign Ministries of Kazakhstan and Norway.In 2025, bilateral trade reached $169,2 million (export – 7,8 million, import – 161,4 million).From 2005 the gross inflow of direct investments from Norway to Kazakhstan amounted to $1.6 billion.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1252937?lang=ru

Kostanay region retains a leading position in Kazakhstan in the export of products of deep processing of the agro-industrial complex. By the end of 2025, the volume of exports of processed agricultural products in the region amounted to 2.7 million tons, or 27.2% of the national figure, which reached 8.5 million tons.The development of the processing industry remains one of the key directions of the region's economic policy. The implementation of investment projects contributes to an increase in production, the creation of new jobs, the growth of export potential and the production of high-value-added products.One of these projects is the activity of KAIZEN LLP, located in Kostanay. The company specializes in the processing of leguminous crops and is focused on export markets. The production complex was put into operation in 2023 due to investments by the international Turkish holding Arbel. The total amount of investments amounted to 4 billion tenge, 70 permanent jobs were created.The company processes four types of agricultural crops: peas, chickpeas, green and red lentils. Thanks to modern technological equipment, the production is one of the most advanced in the northern region of the country in the field of processing leguminous crops.High-performance equipment ensures automation of production processes, stable product quality and compliance with international safety and quality standards. The company's production activities are aimed at producing competitive export products with high added value.The development of such investment projects contributes to the further strengthening of the processing industry of Kostanay region, increasing the investment attractiveness of the region and the implementation of tasks to increase the share of processed products in the agro-industrial complex.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1252726?lang=ru

Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov, together with public figures, labor veterans and active youth, got acquainted with the construction of the Marriott hotel complex in the regional center, visited facilities in the Astana microdistrict and took part in the ceremony of the start of construction of the ecopark.The Head of State has repeatedly stressed the importance of creating a favorable investment climate, developing small and medium-sized businesses, as well as modern tourism and service infrastructure."Due to the arrival of new investors and the growth of business activity, the demand for modern hotel infrastructure is increasing. Taking this into account, hotel complexes of world–famous brands Marriott, Novotel and Holiday Inn will be built in Kostanay," the head of the region noted.The construction of the Marriott hotel complex is carried out entirely through private investment. In addition to hotel rooms, the complex will include restaurants, a conference room, meeting rooms, a fitness room, a swimming pool and other service facilities. As a result of the project, 140 new jobs will be created.It is worth noting that the Marriott hotel complex in Kostanay will become the third in Kazakhstan after Astana and Atyrau.It is planned to build 154 multi-family residential buildings in the Astana microdistrict on an area of 200 hectares. To date, 10 houses have been commissioned, and the construction of 23 more houses is ongoing. Of these, 13 are planned to be commissioned this year.In accordance with the instructions of the President of the country on the creation of eco-parks in large cities and regional centers, two new park areas will be opened in the region.The construction of an ecopark with an area of 43.8 hectares has begun in the forest fund near the city of Kostanay. Parking lots, running and cycling paths, sports and children's playgrounds, recreation areas with benches, as well as a car park will be equipped here. In addition, it is planned to build an underground pedestrian crossing leading to the Astana microdistrict.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1252632?lang=ru

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