Astana, January 29, 2026 – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan hosted the next round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of Kazakhstan and Poland. During the meeting, a wide range of issues related to political cooperation, trade and economic interaction, as well as cultural and humanitarian ties, were discussed.“Kazakhstan views Poland as an important political and economic partner within the European Union and is interested in further expanding bilateral cooperation,” emphasized Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov.In turn, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland Wojciech Zajączkowski noted that Kazakhstan is a key partner of Poland in Central Asia and expressed readiness to develop cooperation across all areas of mutual interest.The diplomats paid special attention to the trade and economic agenda, noting the significant potential for further expansion of mutual trade and investment. In particular, bilateral trade volume amounted to 1.1 billion US dollars in the first 11 months of 2025 (+6%), including exports of 496.3 million US dollars (+10.2%) and imports of 605.9 million US dollars (+2.7%). Approximately 150 Polish companies operate in Kazakhstan. Since 2005, the gross inflow of investments from Poland into Kazakhstan has exceeded 600 million US dollars. Priority areas of bilateral cooperation include energy, transport, logistics, agriculture, education, and IT.The parties also reviewed preparations for the upcoming meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission, which serves as a key mechanism for advancing trade and economic cooperation.In addition, the diplomats exchanged views on current international and regional issues, reaffirming their commitment to continued cooperation within multilateral frameworks and international organizations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1151104?lang=kk

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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov and Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of Kazakh Invest National Company JSC Madiyar Sultanbek held a meeting with Goker Kose, President of Almaty International Airport JSC, during which issues related to the implementation of investment plans for the development of the country’s largest aviation hub were discussed.The parties reviewed the current status of projects aimed at expanding airport infrastructure, increasing capacity, and improving the quality of passenger and cargo services. It was noted that TAV Airports, the operator of Almaty International Airport, participates in the work of the Foreign Investors’ Council under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan in observer status.Within the framework of the meeting, information was presented on the strategic priorities of Almaty Airport as a key hub for international and regional air transportation. During the meeting, Goker Kose presented the current vision for the development of Almaty International Airport, outlined the key stages of the investment program, and addressed practical issues related to the phased implementation of projects, infrastructure load, and further capacity expansion. Particular attention was paid to ensuring sustainable growth of passenger and cargo traffic and improving the airport’s operational efficiency.Deputy Minister Kuantyrov noted that projects in the field of aviation infrastructure require a balanced approach, taking into account the country’s long-term transport priorities, investors’ interests, and the sustainable development of the urban environment. According to him, the state considers such initiatives an important element in forming a competitive transport system and is ready for further dialogue on issues related to creating predictable conditions for the implementation of investment decisions.Following the discussion, the parties confirmed their interest in further interaction and coordination of actions to support Almaty Airport’s investment initiatives. It was emphasized that the development of aviation infrastructure is regarded as one of the key factors for increasing Kazakhstan’s transit potential, boosting business activity, and integrating the country into international logistics and tourism routes.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1151087?lang=kk

First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Ashikbayev received Biljana Milosevic, Head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Regional Delegation for Central Asia.Biljana Milosevic expressed gratitude for Kazakhstan’s continued support for the ICRC in carrying out its humanitarian mission. She highly commended the country’s efforts in promoting the Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law, as well as its contribution to protecting the values of humanism, advancing the sustainable development goals, and promoting international peace and security at regional and international platforms.First Deputy Minister Ashikbayev reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to close cooperation with the ICRC and further support for global efforts aimed at ensuring full respect for international humanitarian law, strengthening collective ethical and legal responsibility.The interlocutors discussed further work within the framework of the Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law, as well as the preparations for the High-Level Conference on Humanity in War, to be held in Amman, Jordan at the end of 2026.The parties confirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening long-term cooperation between Kazakhstan and the ICRC at the global, regional and national levels.The ICRC is an independent non-governmental organization whose primary objective is to provide assistance to victims of war, violence and humanitarian disasters worldwide. The organization has been present in Central Asia since 1992, with its Regional office based in Tashkent. In 2019, the ICRC Mission opened its office in Astana.The Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law was launched on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York in September 2024 by Kazakhstan, Brazil, Jordan, China, France and South Africa jointly with the International Committee of the Red Cross.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1150373?lang=kk

The implementation and widespread promotion of the "Adal Azamat" (Honest Citizen), "Law and Order", and "Taza Kazakhstan" (Clean Kazakhstan) initiatives among student youth are defined as one of the key directions for the upcoming period. These initiatives are aimed at enhancing the legal culture of youth, strengthening civic position, and forming the values of honest work and responsibility to society.There are 33 organizations of technical, vocational, and post-secondary education operating in the Kostanay region. Approximately 22 thousand students are enrolled in these educational institutions, which indicates the significant role of the TVET system in shaping the region's human resource potential.In the 2025–2026 academic year, educational work in colleges is focused on fostering diligence, professionalism, patriotism, civic responsibility, and respect for the law. Within the framework of the "Law and Order" project, more than 120 preventive and educational events have been conducted, reaching over 5 thousand students. In the first half of the year, special attention was paid to case coworking sessions with criminologists, meetings of discussion clubs, bullying prevention trainings, and dialogue platforms in the format of open discussions.Alongside educational work, the system of extracurricular student engagement is actively developing. There are 230 interest-based clubs operating in the region's colleges, involving more than 6 thousand students. In addition to traditional areas, modern and innovative formats such as robotics and 3D modeling are being actively introduced.The debate movement plays an important role in developing leadership qualities, communication skills, and critical thinking. The "Ushqyr Oi Alanı" (Rapid Thought Arena) debate clubs operate in all colleges of the region and unite approximately 900 participants.Among the significant events planned for 2026 are the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Studentvision creative project, as well as the holding of three international student conferences aimed at expanding academic and professional interaction.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1150276?lang=kk

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Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov took part in the Senior Officials’ Meeting of the «Central Asia– Germany» format. The meeting was attended by senior officials from the foreign ministries of Germany, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.The participants of the meeting held substantive discussions on the current state and prospects for further strengthening regional cooperation in the trade and economic, transport, environmental and humanitarian fields.In his remarks, Deputy Foreign Minister Issetov noted that in recent years cooperation between the Central Asian countries and Germany has reached a new level.Today, priority sectors for new cooperation initiatives in the areas of sustainable development and enhanced regional connectivity were identified.At the end of the meeting, the parties agreed to maintain working contacts on all relevant issues.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1150029?lang=kk

Amid the active development of industry and agriculture, the volume of cargo transportation in the region, including container shipments, has been increasing annually. At the same time, the region faces a shortage of containers, while the capacity of the existing freight station in Kostanay remains limited.Grain and flour transportation remains especially relevant. In September–November 2025, 1.1 million tons of grain were exported from the region — 306 thousand tons more than in the same period last year. The main volume of supplies was directed to Uzbekistan.An international transport and logistics complex “Tobyl” is under construction in Kostanay. The dry port, with a capacity of up to 400 thousand containers per year, will increase cargo transportation volumes by 20%, attract KZT 63.8 billion in investments, and create 500 new jobs, becoming an important driver of export growth in the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1149181?lang=kk

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The education system of Kostanay region is developing in several main directions using modern approaches.Thus, one of the most important priorities remains the creation of comfortable conditions for students to study both in the cities and in the villages of the region.Over the past two years, 7 new schools with 4,860 places have been built and put into operation in Kostanay region. Schools fully comply with modern standards and requirements, 5 of them were opened within the framework of the Keleshek Mektepteri National Project (within the framework of the Keleshek Mektepteri National Project: in the village of Zarechnoye, Kostanay region, for 900 places, in Arkalyk for 300 places, in Kostanay: mdr.Bereke with 1,200 seats and an Airport with 900 seats, in the village of Kushmurun in the Auliekolsky district with 1,200 seats, a school in the village of Kolkamys in the Dzhangeldy district with 60 seats, a school in Rudny with 1,200 seats).These are modern schools with innovative equipment in the spirit of global trends, thoughtful equipment and design. Each of them is equipped with subject rooms and laboratories, they create the best conditions for the development of our students' talents and research ideas. There are also 4 schools with 2,880 places (in the village of Enbek, Kostanay district, with 100 places, in the city of Kostanay in the MCRN. Bereke for 980 seats, in the MKRN. Kunai for 900 places in Rudny for 900 places) construction work is nearing completion. In the year of digitalization and artificial intelligence, announced by the Head of State, a lot of work is being done on IT projects.So, in 7 schools, with the support of Astana Hub, teachers and students began to learn programming. In the framework of cooperation with LLP "eData.kz " 60 schools in the region have gained access to modern digital services (Canva, Quizizz, Google, BookR), providing personalized preparation for national exams and international studies using AI.In order to reduce the gap in the quality of knowledge between the city and the countryside, a project is being implemented to develop the potential of small schools. It includes teacher training, mentoring, experience exchange and the introduction of modern approaches, with an emphasis on strengthening the professional competencies of teachers in conditions of limited resources using AI. 63 small-scale and 21 fully equipped schools participate in this project.Also, the region has developed a stable potential and accumulated practical experience in the development of IT-related areas in education. On behalf of the President, all teachers took free courses on the "Orleu" platform "Educational process and AI: generative models and the art of industrial engineering", as well as online courses on AI - "Ustazga AI".To date, 5 pilot projects on the implementation of AI solutions are being implemented, as well as 1 pilot project on robotics.The first of them uses artificial intelligence to learn Kazakh in schools with Russian as the language of instruction. The second project implements a comprehensive training system for point diagnosis and elimination of knowledge gaps Tester.kz ..The Al Mektep project, together with Kazaktelecom JSC, promotes the use of AI to ensure safe conditions in educational institutions.The fourth is the use of artificial intelligence to learn English at the Moscow School of Economics.The SmartBolashaq project is aimed at career guidance using AI.The Artisan Education project develops engineering thinking through an educational platform and robotics equipment.The Bolashak Mamandary career guidance platform for career guidance using AI will be launched in 2026.The platform will allow students to consciously determine their future professional path based on their individual interests and abilities, and the results of the testing will serve as a basis for further implementation in schools in the region. Since the new school year, educational work has been carried out under the "Adal Azamat" program. According to the Head of State, working with parents plays an important role in the formation of the school-family-society triad: there are 399 Educational Support Centers.The field of technical and vocational education is developing in a practice-oriented direction in close cooperation with social partners - leading enterprises of the region. The Year of Working Professions gave a great impetus to the development of the VET system. The number of enterprises providing patronage to colleges has increased from 38 to 230, which indicates the growing interest of businesses in training qualified workers.60 specialized classes have been opened in the region's schools, creating conditions for conscious professional self-determination and preparation for further college education.The number of students enrolled in targeted training at the request of enterprises has increased more than fivefold: from 687 people to 3,553. Of particular importance is the expansion of the network of social partners from 42 to 220.Thus, new approaches in education in Kostanay region are aimed at creating conditions for improving the quality of education, introducing artificial intelligence into the learning process at all levels and developing interaction with modern industries to train competitive and in-demand specialists in the country.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1147985?lang=kk

Astana, January 26, 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev received Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany Monika Iwersen.During the meeting, the sides reviewed bilateral relations and discussed priorities for further cooperation. They agreed to strengthen ties in trade, investment and cultural exchange.Minister Kosherbayev emphasized the need to advance joint investment projects and increase business-to-business engagement.German Ambassador reaffirmed Berlin’s commitment to deepening cooperation with Astana, both bilaterally and in international forums.In addition, an exchange of views took place on current issues of the interregional and international agenda.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1147816?lang=kk

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Within the framework of the International Year of Volunteers, the charity event "Snow Landing", which has become a good tradition, is being held on an ongoing basis at the initiative of the youth in the Naurzumsky district. The main purpose of the event is to provide household assistance to lonely elderly people in winter.During the campaign, volunteers visit the homes of rural residents in need of support and assist in snow removal from house territories, harvesting water and firewood, as well as performing other household chores, including chopping firewood. Such support greatly facilitates the daily lives of senior citizens.Volunteers try to visit the elderly and provide them with the necessary assistance, taking into account their daily needs.The volunteers' activities are systematic and continue throughout the year. In autumn, young people help with harvesting firewood and harvesting, and in summer they actively participate in landscaping and cleaning of courtyards.Young volunteers who regularly participate in the campaign are always ready to help. The implementation of such initiatives contributes to strengthening the values of charity and mutual support in society, as well as the development of the volunteer movement in the Naurzum district. Caring for the elderly is an important contribution to the sustainable future of society.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1147362?lang=kk

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Astana, January 23, 2025 – First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yerzhan Ashikbayev, received the new Head of the UN Women Country Office in Kazakhstan and UN Women Regional Coordinator for Central Asia, Geren Gures.During the meeting, the parties discussed key aspects of cooperation related to gender equality and the empowerment of women, as well as the reform and further strengthening of the role of the United Nations.The Kazakh diplomat reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to ensuring gender equality and advancing the empowerment of women and informed about the preservation of the 30 percent quota for women, youth, and persons with special life needs in the context of the upcoming parliamentary reform.First Deputy Minister Ashikbayev also noted the existing opportunities in Kazakhstan to promote the gender agenda, including in the context of the functioning of the UN Regional Centre for Sustainable Development Goals in Almaty, which serves as a platform for coordinating efforts and implementing joint initiatives at the national and regional levels.Geren Gures highlighted the active efforts of the Government of Kazakhstan to implement the key provisions of international agreements in the field of protecting the rights of women and girls.Following the meeting, the parties agreed to strengthen their partnership and further develop cooperation in priority areas within the framework of the international and national agendas.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1147328?lang=kk

In Kostanay, as part of the republican environmental initiative "Taza Kazakhstan", the youth of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan held an interregional online meeting and organized an environmental interactive event for residents of the city, bringing together representatives of three regions and citizens around the topic of personal responsibility for environmental cleanliness.The event was held on January 23, 2026 at the House of Friendship. It was attended by members of the "Assembly of Zhastars" of the regional APK, youth wings of ethnocultural associations of Kostanay region, youth of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan of the North Kazakhstan region, as well as the Student Assembly of the city of Pavlodar.The campaign consisted of two stages. The first stage, an online meeting in the format of a Zoom conference, brought together representatives of youth organizations of Kostanay and North Kazakhstan regions and the Student Assembly of Pavlodar. The participants shared their experience in implementing environmental action in the regions, presented best practices and initiatives, and discussed work plans for 2026. Members of the youth movement "Assembly of Zhastars" and leaders of youth wings of ethnocultural associations became speakers from Kostanay region. At the end of the meeting, there was a question and answer session, an open discussion and a summing up.The second stage of the campaign, an environmental interactive event for city residents, was held in the shopping and entertainment centers TSUM and MART. The youth held a live chat with the townspeople based on the animated film "WALL ·I", which raises the topic of human responsibility for the environment. The participants also distributed information booklets on environmental issues and the republican initiative "Taza Kazakhstan".The organizer of the event, Natalia Ramazanova, Head of the Kogamdyk Kelisim State University of the Public Development Department of the Akimat of Kostanay region, noted: "Ecological culture is formed through personal responsibility and joint actions. It is important for us not only to hold the event, but also to involve young people and residents of the city in real work to preserve the environment. The Taza Kazakhstan initiative unites the regions and shows that the future of ecology is in our hands."The campaign made it possible to strengthen inter-regional ties, activate the youth movement and draw public attention to environmental issues.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1147044?lang=kk

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