Another important infrastructure project aimed at strengthening the emergency response system has been implemented in Kostanay District. Near the city of Tobyl, in the area of the actively developing "Astana" and "Baiterek" microdistricts, the grand opening of the new fire station No. 28 took place.The new fire station, equipped in accordance with modern requirements, will improve the responsiveness to emergencies, strengthen the civil protection system, and ensure a higher level of public safety. In the future, the unit will serve new residential areas with a population exceeding 60,000 people, as well as nearby settlements, social and industrial facilities.The keys to new specialized equipment were handed over to the regional fire service units. In total, the region's fire departments received 12 modern specialized vehicles, including the newly opened fire station No. 28, which was also provided with new equipment.Measures to develop the emergency prevention and response system are being consistently implemented in Kostanay Region. Over the past three years, 3 billion tenge have been allocated for the development of the sector, fire stations and rescue units have been modernized, and dozens of units of specialized and service equipment have been purchased. This year alone, 1.4 billion tenge have been allocated for these purposes. In addition, about 8 billion tenge have been invested in strengthening the material and technical base of institutions, thanks to which the vehicle fleet of the region's firefighting and forest protection services has been significantly renewed.The commissioning of the new fire station will improve the efficiency of emergency prevention and response in nearby settlements, at social facilities, and at agro-industrial enterprises. This will also contribute to reducing the environmental and economic damage from fires, as well as further enhancing the level of protection of citizens' lives and property.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1258194?lang=ru

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A meeting of the regional akimat on the issue of fire danger in forest areas was held under the chairmanship of Kostanay Region Akim Kumar Aksakalov.The Head of State has identified the expansion of forest areas and their protection as one of the national priorities.The staffing of the forest guard has been strengthened in the region. While three years ago 825 people worked in forestry institutions, today their number has increased to 1,242 people.«Over the past three years, about 8 billion tenge has been allocated to strengthen the material and technical base of forestry institutions. With these funds, 51 fire trucks, 86 tractors, 36 forest fire complexes, and 78 patrol units of equipment were purchased. As a result, the level of equipment provision for forestry institutions has reached 90%. At the same time, they are 100% provided with fire trucks», – noted the regional akim.In 2025, a 35-meter-high fire observation tower was built in the Auliekol district for the first time in the last 30 years. It is planned to install another 20 towers over the next three years. By the end of 2028, the region's forest areas will be fully equipped with surveillance systems.Today, monitoring of forest territories is carried out using 40 video surveillance cameras, which cover 70% of the forested area. For comparison, only 8 cameras were operational in 2022.Thanks to the measures taken, the average area of a single forest fire has decreased by 2.5 times – from 11.4 hectares to 4.6 hectares in 2025. In the current year, this indicator stands at 1.5 hectares.The reduction in the area of forest fires has also made it possible to significantly decrease the average material damage from a single fire. Compared to last year, this indicator has decreased by more than 11 times – from 849.1 thousand tenge to 73.2 thousand tenge.According to the resolution of the regional akimat, when the 4th or 5th class of fire danger is declared, restrictions on the presence of citizens in forests are introduced, the entry of agricultural and freight vehicles is prohibited, as well as the conduct of certain types of work that may increase the risk of fires.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1257893?lang=ru

A meeting of the regional akimat dedicated to ensuring water safety during the summer period was held under the chairmanship of Kostanay Region Akim Kumar Aksakalov.Currently, 23 official swimming areas have been designated within the region. The main causes of tragic incidents on the water remain insufficient parental supervision of children, swimming while intoxicated, and people overestimating their physical capabilities. Children must swim exclusively under the supervision of parents or other adults. If a minor is found near a body of water unaccompanied by adults, their parents will be held liable in accordance with current legislation.«Summer is not only a time for recreation but also a period of heightened responsibility for adults. The life and health of children primarily depend on the attentiveness and responsibility of parents. An additional 217 prohibition and warning signs need to be installed across the region. Our task is to warn residents about the danger. At the same time, every citizen must recognize personal responsibility for their own life and safety,» noted the head of the region.Currently, the rescue service is equipped with 35 units of automotive equipment, 21 watercraft, 30 sets of diving gear, 97 communication devices, and 30 units of rescue equipment. In addition, a major overhaul of the water rescue station building located on the embankment of the Tobol River in the city of Kostanay has been completed.«Our common main goal is to foster a culture of safe outdoor recreation and reduce the number of accidents on water bodies,» emphasized the regional akim.In order to ensure the safety of citizens, the head of the region instructed all concerned government agencies to strengthen outreach and preventive work regarding compliance with safety requirements on water bodies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1257880?lang=ru

The official opening of the regional foresight center took place in the city of Kostanay – a new platform aimed at strengthening the interaction between science and industry. The project was implemented on the initiative of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan as part of the execution of the instructions of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the development of regional science and its integration with the real sector of the economy.The event was held at the Smart Center of the Akhmet Baitursynuly Kostanay Regional University with the participation of representatives of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, central and local government bodies, higher education institutions, scientific organizations, large industrial enterprises, and the business community.The regional foresight center was established as a permanent platform for interaction between science, business, and the state. Its main task is to identify the technological needs of enterprises in the region, orient scientific potential towards solving current production challenges, and improve mechanisms for implementing scientific research results into the real sector of the economy.During the foresight session, new approaches to the development of domestic science were presented, based on the formation of scientific and technical tasks taking into account the needs of the regions. Mechanisms for open selection and financing of scientific projects were also discussed, and participants were presented with methodological documents regulating the conduct of foresight research, the preparation of scientific and technical assignments, and the organization of competitive procedures.Special attention was paid to the work carried out in the Kostanay region on the development of science and innovation. A Council for Science and Technology operates in the region, and based on the recommendations of the National Academy of Sciences, five priority areas of scientific development have been identified. These include the development of the agro-industrial complex, sustainable environmental management, processing of mineral raw materials and waste recycling, development of intelligent systems in mechanical engineering, information technology, and industrial digitalization.In addition, a target indicator for the share of expenditures on research and development work is included in the Development Plan of the Kostanay region for 2026–2030. Currently, higher education institutions of the region, together with industrial enterprises, are implementing eight scientific projects with a total cost of over 5.5 billion tenge.As part of the foresight session, representatives of leading enterprises in the region presented their production tasks and technological requests. The participants' attention was focused on the issues of implementing innovative solutions in the mining industry, commercializing scientific developments, developing carbon farming and digital agricultural technologies, as well as implementing a project for the production of plant-based dry milk substitute.The second part of the event featured a training seminar for representatives of local executive bodies and businesses. Participants discussed the procedure for providing grants from the local budget, the specifics of conducting competitive procedures, as well as issues of improving the regulatory framework in the field of science financing.The opening of the regional foresight center will be an important step in developing the scientific potential of the Kostanay region, expanding the interaction between science and industry, introducing innovative solutions into the region's economy, and increasing its competitiveness.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1257687?lang=ru

Beijing, July 13, 2026 – As part of the official visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev to the People’s Republic of China talks were held with the Member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party and Minister of Foreign Affairs of China Wang Yi.Foreign Minister Kosherbayev congratulated the Chinese side on the 105th anniversary of the Communist Party of China and on the successful launch of the implementation of the 15th Five-Year Plan for the National Economic and Social Development of China. He also briefed his counterpart on a new stage of Kazakhstan’s institutional reforms, marked by the entry into force of the country’s new Constitution on July 1 this year. It was emphasized that these reforms are aimed at further strengthening the rule of law, improving public administration, and creating favorable conditions for international cooperation and investment.The two sides expressed satisfaction with the current state of their permanent comprehensive strategic partnership and the implementation of the agreements reached by the leaders of the two countries.“Since our last meeting, Kazakhstan-China relations have maintained strong momentum and continued to develop steadily across all areas of bilateral cooperation,” Kosherbayev stated.For his part, Wang Yi noted that China consistently regards Kazakhstan as one of its key strategic partners and that the trusting dialogue between the leaders of the two countries serves as a solid foundation for the further strengthening of bilateral cooperation.The Kazakh Foreign Minister noted that Kazakhstan and China are consistently advancing towards the goal set by the two Heads of State to double bilateral trade. It was highlighted that China remains one of Kazakhstan’s largest trading partners, with bilateral trade reaching a record high of 48.7 billion US dollars in 2025.Special attention was paid to technological cooperation and artificial intelligence. Ahead of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, Kosherbayev highly appreciated China’s efforts in organizing the forum, as well as its initiative to establish the World AI Cooperation Organization.The ministers also exchanged views on key regional and international issues, reaffirming their commitment to close coordination within the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), the Central Asia-China format, and other multilateral frameworks.The two sides also discussed the schedule of upcoming high-level engagements and expressed readiness to continue joint efforts to further strengthen their strategic partnership.Following the talks, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev signed the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation, providing for Kazakhstan’s accession to the Organization. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1257443?lang=ru

Astana, July 13, 2026 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov received the Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Kazakhstan Mohammed Al-Bahrani, on the occasion of the completion of his diplomatic mission in the country.The Deputy Minister highly praised the current level of cooperation between Kazakhstan and Oman and expressed his appreciation to Ambassador Al-Bahrani for his efforts in strengthening the mutually beneficial partnership between the two countries.For his part, the Omani diplomat expressed confidence in the continued development of bilateral and multilateral cooperation based on friendship and mutual understanding.At the conclusion of the meeting, Ambassador Al-Bahrani was presented with a letter of appreciation from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1257425?lang=ru

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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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