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From August 14 to 16, 2026, the Kostanay Regional Environmental Gathering for Youth and Volunteers is taking place at the "Aly Parus" recreation center in the city of Lisakovsk.The event is organized by the public foundation "Ecological Club 'Neco'" with the support of the State Institution "Department of Public Development of the Akimat of Kostanay Region" as part of the project "Promotion of Environmental Ideas among Youth and Volunteers EcoZhas within the framework of the 'Taza Kazakhstan' principle."Up to 80 representatives of active youth and the volunteer community of Kostanay Region, aged 18 to 35, are participating in the gathering, including representatives from youth resource centers of the region's districts and cities.The main goal of the gathering is to foster environmental culture, develop environmental volunteering, leadership competencies, and project thinking skills among youth, as well as to increase the level of young citizens' involvement in solving environmental issues in the region.After the guests assembled, the program began with an excursion, where participants visited eco-enterprises and organizations such as the Eco-Office, the State Nursery, a Private Nursery, "Atameken 4+", and "AgroEcoHub". Afterward, they proceeded in an organized manner by bus directly to the venue of the three-day gathering in the city of Lisakovsk at the "Aly Parus" recreation center.As part of the three-day program, participants will get acquainted with the activities of environmental enterprises and organizations, take part in educational trainings, master classes, team-building events, and project work.One of the key areas of the program will be training in the development of environmental strategies and practical solutions. In teams, participants will identify current environmental problems in the region, develop their own strategies, and present them at the final defense.The educational program is planned to cover areas such as environmental volunteering, conscious consumption, animal volunteering, waste recycling and reuse, landscaping, renewable energy sources, environmental and climate projects, as well as international practices in the field of ecology and volunteering.Speakers and experts of national and regional level have been invited: Asyl Okapova, Lyudmila Yevzhenkova, Olga Solovyova, Dinara Shadrina, Gennady Ipatov, Azim Zhanburchinov, Zhumat Bauyrzhan Kiikbayuly, and Tatyana Mironyuk.The three-day program includes team-building, sports, and cultural and leisure activities aimed at developing team interaction and strengthening professional and interpersonal ties among participants.Based on the results of the three days' work, participants will present the developed environmental strategies. The best strategy will receive funding of at least 1,000,000 tenge for subsequent implementation. All participants of the gathering will receive certificates.The event will conclude with the environmental campaign "We Were Never Here!", during which participants will clean up the area.The gathering is aimed at developing the youth environmental movement in Kostanay Region, supporting volunteer initiatives, and forming practical mechanisms for youth participation in implementing the region's environmental agenda in accordance with the principles of "Taza Kazakhstan".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1274627?lang=ru

On August 14, with the participation of the Akim of Kostanay Region, Kumar Irgibayevich Aksakalov, the regional August conference of education workers was held on the theme «Human Capital – the Strategic Foundation for Regional Development: Quality of Education and Priorities for the New Academic Year».The plenary session was held in the format of a professional dialogue. Participants discussed the quality of education, modern educational technologies and artificial intelligence, the development of rural schools, professional competencies of teachers, and the skills needed by the children of the future.A particular impression on the participants was made by Ұмай – a digital virtual host, who appeared on stage for the first time alongside the traditional moderator of the plenary session. Created using artificial intelligence technologies, she became a real highlight of the event.In her video address, the Minister of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Zhuldyz Suleimenova, outlined the strategic guidelines for the development of education, noting the importance of improving quality, digitalization, and the introduction of modern technologies and AI.Head of the Education Department of Kostanay Region, Ardak Begatarov, presented regional priorities, including improving the quality of education, functional literacy of students, professionalism of teachers, and ensuring equal access to quality education.Vice Minister of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Zhaiyk Sharabasov, spoke about the main directions of state educational policy and tasks for the new academic year.AI and data analysis expert Muhammad Ali Javed from the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (Abu Dhabi) spoke about preparing schools for the AI era, the responsible use of technology, and preserving the key role of the teacher.First Vice President of the Bilim-Innovation International Foundation, Yerzhan Aubakirov, presented practices for supporting rural and small schools within the framework of the «Auyl Mektebi – Sapa Alany» project.Teacher of the «Bilim-Innovation» Lyceum in the city of Semey, Marat Aitkaliyev, addressed the topic of Generation Alpha and the competencies of the future, emphasizing the role of the teacher as a mentor and leader.Summing up the results, Akim of Kostanay Region, Kumar Aksakalov, noted the special attention of the Head of State, Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich Tokayev, to issues of education and the younger generation, which was reflected in the new People's Constitution.«For us, education also remains one of the main priorities, as it is a sphere that directly concerns every family,» emphasized the head of the region.Today, the region's education system covers about 150,000 children, with more than 36,000 employees working in the sector. This year, 227.1 billion tenge has been allocated for education, which is about a third of the regional budget. In 2023, this figure was 176.8 billion tenge.Over the past three years, 15 kindergartens and 10 schools have been built in the region, and 457 facilities have been renovated, including 30 major overhauls. During the same period, 83 graduates of the region received grants to study at leading universities around the world.«Our task is to ensure that such examples are not isolated, that every child has opportunities, regardless of where they live. And the task of teachers is to recognize talent in time, support it, and help it flourish,» emphasized Kumar Aksakalov.In the lobby of the «Zhastar Saraiy», thematic exhibitions were held where teachers got acquainted with modern educational solutions, digital tools, and practical developments. As part of the master classes, participants were able to learn about new approaches and apply them in practice.The conference concluded with an awards ceremony for education workers. The Akim of the region presented 25 teachers with departmental and regional awards.3 teachers were awarded the «Eңbek Ardagerі» medals, 4 – the I. Altynsarin breastplates, 2 – the «Bilim Beru Salasynyn Uzdigi» breastplates, 2 – honorary diplomas «Orta Bilim Beru Isinin Uzdigi», 2 – honorary diplomas «Tekhnikalyk Zhane Kasіptik Bilim Beru Isinin Uzdigi».In addition, 3 employees were recognized with Certificates of Honor from the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 4 – with Letters of Gratitude from the Ministry, and another 5 teachers – with certificates from the Akim of Kostanay Region.Certificates were also awarded to the winners of regional competitions. The I. Altynsarin Gymnasium in the city of Arkalyk was recognized as the best secondary education organization of 2026, and the Rudny Mining and Technology College – as the best technical and vocational education organization. They were awarded certificates for 68 million tenge.According to the results of the rating assessment among the education departments of the region's cities, the winner was the Education Department of the city of Rudny, and among the districts — the Education Department of the Beimbet Mailin District. They were awarded certificates worth 5 million tenge. Cash prizes were also received by the winners of the «Taza Kazakhstan» competition in the «Best Schoolyard» nomination.The August conference combined the discussion of strategic educational tasks with practical solutions and the experience of teachers, which are to be implemented in the new academic year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1274618?lang=ru

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During a working trip to the Kamysty district, Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov handed over keys to new well-appointed apartments to five families. The area of each apartment is 80 square meters.The Head of State pays special attention to social protection of the population, in particular to creating decent conditions for the older generation.«Over the past three years, 120 families in the district have been provided with housing. Currently, another 36 apartments are being built for families in need of state support,» – noted the head of the region at the ceremonial event.It should be noted that business entities in the district make a significant contribution to the development of housing construction. Since 2023, 34 residential houses with a total cost of 840 million tenge have been built through private investments.Overall, over the past 3.5 years, about 1.8 million square meters of housing have been commissioned in our region. More than 18 thousand families have improved their living conditions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1274567?lang=ru

Astana, August 14, 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held a telephone conversation with Federal Minister for European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria Beate Meinl-Reisinger.The sides discussed the safety of international shipping and the stable supply of Kazakh oil to European markets in the context of the situation surrounding the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC).The importance of ensuring the uninterrupted operation of this route was emphasized, as a significant share of Kazakhstan’s oil supplies to Austria is transported through it, accounting for approximately 56% of the country’s crude oil imports.The Foreign Ministers exchanged views on current issues of the international and regional agenda. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan congratulated the Austrian side on Austria’s election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2027–2028, expressing readiness for further constructive cooperation within the Organization.The sides also emphasised the importance of maintaining regular contacts and confirmed their readiness to further develop practical cooperation within the framework of the agreements reached, including those following the previous visit of Federal Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger to Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1274502?lang=ru

Astana, August 14, 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held a meeting with Chairman of the KAZENERGY Association Serikkali Brekeshev.The meeting focused on further cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and KAZENERGY in the area of energy diplomacy, international cooperation, and the representation of Kazakhstan’s energy potential at international industry platforms.Particular attention was paid to attracting foreign investment to Kazakhstan’s energy sector, expanding cooperation with foreign companies, international organizations and industry associations, as well as strengthening international business ties.The sides discussed Kazakhstan’s participation in the 25th WPC Energy Congress, which will be held in Riyadh on October 11–15, 2026. The Kazakh side plans to use the Congress as a platform to present the country’s investment and technological opportunities, as well as to promote Astana as the host city of the next WPC Energy in 2028.In this context, the sides also discussed preparations for the 26th WPC Energy, which will be held in Astana on June 11–15, 2028. The Congress is expected to contribute to international dialogue on the future of energy and expand Kazakhstan’s engagement with leading international companies and the global expert community.As part of the discussion on the Congress’s international business programme, the sides noted the possibility of holding an event during the period of the 40th Plenary Session of the Foreign Investors’ Council under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Such a format would provide an opportunity to bring together government representatives, senior executives of major international energy corporations, and leading foreign investors.The meeting concluded with a confirmation of the sides’ readiness to continue coordinating efforts to advance energy diplomacy, strengthen international cooperation, and attract foreign investment to Kazakhstan’s energy sector.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1274447?lang=ru

Astana, 14 August 2026 - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermukhambet Konuspayev received copies of credentials from newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Republic of Kazakhstan Alimirzamin Askerov.During the meeting, the sides discussed prospects for further strengthening bilateral cooperation in the political, trade and economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres, as well as the upcoming schedule of bilateral events.The parties also exchanged views on topical issues of cooperation between the two countries within international organizations.In conclusion, the Ambassador of Azerbaijan expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and noted his readiness to make every effort to further develop inter-state relations in the spirit of strategic partnership and allied relations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1274398?lang=ru

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issagaliyev received Ambassador of the State of Israel Yoav Bistritsky.During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on current issues of the regional and international agenda and discussed prospects for further expanding bilateral cooperation in the political, trade, economic and investment spheres.The sides also reviewed the implementation of agreements reached at the highest and high levels and coordinated the schedule of upcoming events.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1274144?lang=ru

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Astana, 12 August 2026 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issagaliyev held a meeting with Director General of the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) Berik Aryn.The sides discussed current issues of cooperation between Kazakhstan and the IOFS, aimed at ensuring food security in the Organization’s Member States.Deputy Minister Issagaliyev emphasized Kazakhstan’s interest, as the initiator of the establishment of the IOFS and the Organization’s current Chair, in further enhancing its potential and international standing.The Director General of the IOFS, in turn, briefed the Kazakh side on the implementation of a number of targeted projects, including the establishment of a Gene Bank in Kazakhstan to preserve biodiversity in the agriculture of the Organization’s Member States.Following the meeting, the sides agreed to continue bilateral and multilateral cooperation aimed at addressing food security issues across the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) space.The IOFS was established at the initiative of the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2013 as a specialized institution of the OIC. Its headquarters are located in Astana.Following the 7th session of the IOFS General Assembly, held on 13-14 May 2026, Kazakhstan assumed the chairmanship of the Organization.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1273992?lang=ru

Astana, 12 August 2026 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issagaliyev held a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the Republic of Kazakhstan Hamza Al-Omari.During the meeting, the parties discussed topical issues of Kazakh-Jordanian cooperation and prospects for its further strengthening. They expressed interest in maintaining the steady momentum of political dialogue, as well as expanding cooperation in the trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres.The interlocutors also exchanged views on topical issues on the regional and international agenda, with particular attention paid to the current situation in the Middle East.The parties separately reviewed the schedule of upcoming bilateral contacts and events at various levels aimed at giving additional impetus to the development of Kazakh-Jordanian relations.Following the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their readiness to maintain regular dialogue and continue joint efforts to further deepen mutually beneficial cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1273989?lang=ru

Astana, 13 August 2026 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov received copies of credentials from the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Germany to Kazakhstan Renate Peitsch.The parties discussed the current state and prospects for further expanding bilateral cooperation in the political, trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres.They emphasized the importance of upcoming high-level visits and coordinated efforts to enhance the dialogue between Astana and Berlin.The diplomats expressed their readiness to continue close cooperation in multilateral formats, primarily within the Central Asia – Germany format and other international platforms.The German Ambassador expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and confirmed her readiness to contribute to strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1273947?lang=ru

Astana, 12 August 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held a phone conversation with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy – Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas.The sides discussed the implementation of the agreements reached following the visit of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Brussels on June 23 this year. The parties reviewed current issues on the bilateral agenda, the expansion of trade and economic ties, promising areas of cooperation, as well as the schedule of upcoming bilateral and multilateral engagements.The interlocutors paid particular attention to energy cooperation and the prospects for further development of international energy supply infrastructure, including within the framework of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC).During the conversation, the parties reaffirmed their interest in further strengthening the partnership and their mutual commitment to expanding cooperation in promising areas.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1273471?lang=ru

Astana, August 12, 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev received U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Paul Kapur.During the meeting, the sides discussed current issues of bilateral cooperation, as well as prospects for further strengthening the Enhanced Strategic Partnership between Kazakhstan and the United States.Minister Kosherbayev briefed his counterpart on the political and socio-economic transformations underway in Kazakhstan, emphasizing that the country has entered a new stage of its development. In this context, it was noted that the Kurultai elections scheduled for August 23 will constitute an important stage in the practical implementation of the new constitutional model.For his part, the U.S. side reaffirmed its interest in further strengthening cooperation and noted significant potential for expanding practical engagement in the areas of energy, critical minerals, advanced technologies, digitalization, transport and investment.Particular attention was paid to Kazakhstan’s initiative to strengthen the global architecture of water resources governance, including President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s initiative to establish an International Water Organization as a specialized agency of the United Nations.The meeting also included an exchange of views on preparations for the G20 Summit, scheduled to take place in Miami in December 2026, which the Head of State will attend at the invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump. In this regard, the sides expressed readiness to further engage in efforts to develop a substantive agenda at the highest level.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1273258?lang=ru

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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issagaliyev held a meeting with Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the Republic of Kazakhstan Kudaibergen Bazarbayev.During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues of Kazakh-Kyrgyz relations, as well as prospects for further developing cooperation on multilateral platforms.Particular attention was paid to preparations for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, to be held in Bishkek on September 1 this year.The parties noted the need to further strengthen practical cooperation within the SCO, including expanding economic ties, developing transport connectivity, strengthening cultural and humanitarian contacts, and enhancing the effectiveness of multilateral cooperation mechanisms.Following the meeting, Kazakhstan reaffirmed its support for the Kyrgyz Republic’s SCO Chairmanship and expressed its readiness to assist in the successful implementation of its priorities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1272491?lang=ru

Astana, 11 August 2026 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issagaliyev held a meeting with Ambassador of the State of Palestine and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps Montaser Abu Zeid.During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state and prospects of Kazakh-Palestinian cooperation, noting the steady momentum in bilateral relations and their mutual commitment to further strengthening them. Particular attention was paid to expanding cooperation in the political, humanitarian and other areas of mutual interest.The parties also exchanged views on key regional and international issues, including the situation in the Middle East.Following the meeting, the sides reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining regular and trust-based dialogue aimed at further deepening the partnership and effectively advancing joint initiatives.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1272221?lang=ru

The First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Yerzhan Ashikbayev received the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of Kazakhstan Han Chunlin.During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues of Kazakh-Chinese cooperation within multilateral frameworks and exchanged views on key issues of the regional and international agenda.First Deputy Minister Ashikbayev paid particular attention to the nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation agenda, noting that 2026 is marked by a number of commemorative dates in this field. August 29 marks the 35th anniversary of the closure of the Semipalatinsk test site, September 8 marks 20 years since the signing of the Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia (the Semipalatinsk Treaty), and September 24 marks 30 years since the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty was opened for signature.PRC Ambassador Han Chunlin confirmed the Chinese side’s readiness to further develop cooperation across all areas of mutual interest.At the end of the meeting, the parties agreed to maintain a regular political dialogue and continue working toward the expansion of the Kazakh-Chinese partnership.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1272202?lang=ru

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