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Astana, April 28, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu held a meeting with Sairan Kadyruly, Non-Staff Advisor for Investments to the Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia.During the talks, the parties discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade and economic relations, investment, cultural and humanitarian spheres.Minister Nurtleu emphasized that Mongolia is one of Kazakhstan’s key partners in Asia and noted the close ties between the two countries, which continue to develop in a spirit of friendship.Particular attention was paid to the implementation of joint projects in areas such as agriculture, logistics, energy, and education.At the conclusion of the meeting, the interlocutors reaffirmed their mutual commitment to further promoting and expanding bilateral cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/985208?lang=kk

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Pipeline Launch in Kazhybek Bek Village Marks Major Step Toward Full Gasification of the RegionThe Almaty region continues its large-scale gasification program. One of the most significant recent milestones was the launch of gas distribution networks in the village of Kazhybek Bek, located in the Zhambyl district. This is more than just an infrastructure project — it’s a real improvement in the quality of life for thousands of residents.Construction of the gas pipeline began in December 2023 and was completed ahead of schedule by the end of 2024, despite the initial timeline of 26 months. The total cost of the project amounted to 4.2 billion tenge.The story of Kazhybek Bek is just one episode in the broader regional gasification initiative. To date, 157 settlements have been connected under the regional scheme, covering 1.2 million people — that’s 77% of the region’s total population.In 2024 alone, 17 villages gained access to gas. By the end of 2025, the gasification level is expected to reach 59.5%, covering 169 settlements. More than 6.7 billion tenge has been allocated for new projects in 2025, with an additional 1.4 billion tenge designated for project and estimate documentation.Work is underway in various districts, including Konaev, Balkhash, Zhambyl, and Ili. Authorities emphasize that the project is being implemented in phases, taking into account actual needs and principles of sustainable development.The full gasification of the region is planned to be completed by 2030. This will not only improve living conditions, but also reduce the environmental burden, create conditions for economic growth, and attract investment to rural areas.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/984349?lang=kk

Almaty, April 25, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu and Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Wang Yi took part in the second meeting of the Kazakhstan-China Strategic Dialogue. The Chinese Foreign Minister arrived in Almaty on a working visit to attend the “Central Asia – China” foreign ministers’ meeting, scheduled for April 26.During the Strategic Dialogue, the parties discussed a wide range of issues related to political, trade and economic, as well as cultural and humanitarian cooperation. The ministers reviewed the implementation of agreements reached at the high and highest levels, and noted the positive dynamics in the development of Kazakhstan-China relations across the full spectrum of bilateral interaction.Special attention was given to joint efforts aimed at enhancing trade and economic ties. The parties underscored the need to develop new approaches in the joint advancement of industrial and investment cooperation, energy, transit and transport connectivity, as well as innovation. Increasing Kazakhstan’s non-resource exports to China was also highlighted as a priority.“Our all-weather cooperation is immune to geopolitical challenges and short-term trends. For us, China is not only a good neighbor and a reliable friend, but a close country with comprehensive ties,” said Minister Nurtleu.Last year, bilateral trade reached a record high of 43.8 billion US dollars. Both countries are striving to double the volume of mutual trade in the near future. The Kazakhstan-China investment portfolio currently includes 224 projects worth approximately 66.4 billion US dollars.“We regard Kazakhstan as a priority partner in China’s foreign policy toward neighboring countries. China firmly supports Kazakhstan’s efforts to safeguard its territorial integrity, sovereignty, and security, as well as the country’s development in accordance with its national characteristics,” emphasized Wang Yi.The foreign ministers also discussed the schedule of upcoming bilateral visits and events this year and aligned positions on key issues of the international agenda.Following the meeting, the two sides signed a Memorandum of Cooperation between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan and China for 2026-2028, and exchanged notes on the establishment of the Consulate General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Guangzhou.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/984217?lang=kk

Members of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan of Kostanay region are taking part in the XXXIV session of the APK, which is being held in Astana and is dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Assembly.The head of the delegation from Kostanay region is Deputy akim of the region Arman Abenov. The regular session is attended by chairmen of ethnocultural associations, deputies of the regional maslikhat, public figures, as well as youth representatives. This demonstrates the broad reach and unity of all sectors of society in strengthening interethnic harmony.The Assembly of People of Kazakhstan has been playing a key role in ensuring social harmony and stability in our country for three decades. The session is an important platform for the exchange of experience, discussion of new initiatives and formation of strategies for the future.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/983765?lang=kk

Astana, April 25, 2025 – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan hosted a briefing for representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in the country on combating human trafficking, organized with the participation of the International Organization for Migration Mission in Kazakhstan with Coordinating Functions for Central Asia.The event was attended by members of the Mazhilis of Parliament, representatives of the Prosecutor General’s Office, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as non-governmental organizations working in the field of combating human trafficking.Foreign diplomats were briefed on the measures being taken to strengthen the fight against human trafficking in Kazakhstan, including tougher penalties for such crimes and the development of preventive mechanisms. Along with this, the briefing participants were informed about the implementation of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Combating Human trafficking”.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/983770?lang=kk

A fake video with the image of the Akim of Kostanay region is being distributed in messengers, in which the head of the region allegedly declares threats against him. This video was generated using artificial intelligence.The Akimat of Kostanay region filed a complaint with law enforcement agencies regarding the dissemination of false information.The perpetrators will be found and held accountable in accordance with current legislation.We warn citizens about the responsibility for disseminating false information and urge them to check information on official sources.Press service of the Akim of Kostanay regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/983939?lang=kk

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On the initiative of Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov and with the support of the Kazakhstan Khalkyna public Foundation, modern equipment will be supplied to the city's oncological dispensary — a linear accelerator and a computed tomograph (CT).This decision is aimed at improving the quality of cancer care and expanding access to high-tech treatment for residents of the region.What will it give the patients?The linear accelerator is an advanced equipment used for radiation therapy. It allows you to:precisely target the tumor, minimizing damage to healthy tissues,individually adjust the treatment parameters,reduce side effects and speed up patients' recovery.A modern CT machine will be installed in combination with it, which will make it possible to determine the localization of the tumor process as accurately as possible. This is critically important for building a radiation treatment plan.Why is this important?Currently, the treatment is carried out on outdated devices installed in 1993 and 2006. Their resources are almost exhausted, and the level of accuracy and safety does not meet modern standards.In addition, about 20% of patients from Kostanay region are forced to receive such treatment in republican clinics in Astana or abroad. This creates an additional financial and logistical burden for both patients and their families.Now residents of the region will be able to receive advanced treatment on the spot. This will allow:significantly reduce the waiting list and waiting times for therapy,reduce the cost of moving and living in other regions,ensure timely initiation of radiation therapy.Financing and timingThe cost of the project for the purchase and installation of equipment exceeds 2.5 billion tenge. Financing is provided from the funds of the Kazakhstan Khalqyna Foundation in cooperation with local executive bodies.Work on the installation of equipment and staff training will be carried out in the near future. All procedures are implemented within the framework of the state program for the modernization of the healthcare system.Comment by Akim of the region Kumar Aksakalov:"Oncology is a field where every minute can be crucial. We don't just upgrade equipment — we give people a chance. Together with the Kazakhstan Halkyna Foundation, we are making quality medicine closer and more accessible to the residents of our region."Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/983277?lang=kk

Astana, April 24, 2025 – The 12th session of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic, Agricultural, Environmental, Industrial, Technical and Technological Cooperation (IGC) between Kazakhstan and Austria took place in Astana today.Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Vassilenko and Director General for Economics, Innovation and International Cooperation of the Federal Ministry for Economics, Energy and Tourism of the Republic of Austria Florian Frauscher co-chaired the meeting attended by representatives of the two countries’ line ministries and agencies.According to the IGC’s agenda, the participants discussed the economic situation in the two countries and measures of the governments to promote economic development in Kazakhstan and Austria as well as issues of bilateral and multilateral cooperation.Deputy Minister Vassilenko informed the Austrian delegation about the ongoing reforms in Kazakhstan, the expanding cooperation with the European Union and specific steps undertaken to ensure economic diversification and favorable environment for attracting foreign investments and doing business in the country.The Kazakh diplomat noted that, since the first meeting of the IGC in Vienna in 2009, the joint Commission has made an important contribution to strengthening trade and investment ties between Kazakhstan and Austria. Underlining the high level of bilateral partnership and successful operation of Austrian companies in Kazakhstan, including Andritz Hydtro, PlanRadar and others, he called for boosting business interaction between the two countries.In turn, Director General of the Ministry for Economics, Energy and Tourism of Austria Florian Frauscher informed that Kazakhstan is a leading partner for Austria in Central Asia. He expressed the interest in Vienna in strengthening partnership across all priority areas of cooperation with Kazakhstan.The participating delegations reviewed opportunities for engagement in energy, renewables, mining, transport, agriculture, healthcare, tourism, and digitalization sectors.They agreed to continue exchanging information about potential mutually beneficial projects, facilitate regional and commercial ties, including by exchanging the visits of business delegations between the two countries to enhance bilateral trade and economic cooperation.The parties also noted opportunities for promoting regional partnership within the framework of memorandums on cooperation between the East Kazakhstan Region and Styria, the Turkistan Region and Carinthia, and the Pavlodar Region and Upper Austria.On the same day, the 10th Kazakh-Austrian Business Council meeting took place in Astana to present the investment potential of Kazakhstan and review engagement in machinery, agriculture and other industries.According to the Kazakh statistics, in 2024, the Kazakh-Austrian trade reached 280.8 million US dollars (exports – 4.1 million dollars, imports – 276.7 million dollars). The gross inflow of investment from Austria to Kazakhstan in 2024 reached 20.7 million dollars and overall since 2005 it has amounted to over 3 billion dollars. There are around 180 enterprises with the participation of Austrian capital registered in Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/983290?lang=kk

Astana, April 23, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu held a meeting with General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.During the talks, the sides discussed the current state and prospects for the development of Kazakh-Pakistani partnership, with a particular focus on trade, investment and transport-logistics cooperation.In particular, they reviewed opportunities for expanding transit and transport collaboration, which would help to unlock the potential of bilateral business ties, as well as joint projects currently under consideration.Minister Nurtleu stressed the importance of advancing projects in agriculture, logistics, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and information technology.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/982440?lang=kk

Astana, April 23, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu held talks with the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia, Gordan Grlić-Radman, as part of his official visit to Kazakhstan.The main topics of discussion included cooperation in the political, trade-economic, and cultural-humanitarian spheres. Special attention was given to the forthcoming visit of Prime Minister of Croatia Andrej Plenković to Kazakhstan and his participation in the Astana International Forum. In addition, the parties thoroughly discussed the implementation of agreements reached during Nurtleu’s visit to Zagreb in November 2024.“Croatia is one of Kazakhstan’s key partners in the Balkans and the European Union. Economic cooperation is a priority and a major driving force of our bilateral relations,” emphasized the Kazakh Foreign Minister.Last year, the volume of mutual trade reached 282 million US dollars, placing Croatia among Kazakhstan’s top 15 trading partners within the EU.For his part, Grlić-Radman reaffirmed the Croatian Government’s strong commitment to strengthening comprehensive cooperation with Kazakhstan in all areas of mutual interest. Energy, transport and logistics, pharmaceuticals, tourism, and agriculture were identified as priority areas.The ministers expressed confidence that the Kazakhstan-Croatia Business Forum and the visit to the International IT Startup Park “Astana Hub,” both organized as part of the visit, would contribute to fostering contacts and creating favorable conditions for the business communities of the two countries.The head of the Kazakh Foreign Ministry noted that the present event marks a starting point for the intensification of political dialogue aimed at strengthening economic ties between Kazakhstan and Croatia. He underscored that the meeting reflects the growing momentum in the development of traditionally friendly bilateral relations.In the cultural and humanitarian domain, the foreign ministers agreed to mutually provide scholarships for students of both countries.During the exchange of views on current regional and global issues, the head of Kazakhstan’s diplomacy reaffirmed the country’s firm adherence to the principles of the UN Charter and its balanced and pragmatic foreign policy, which is focused on resolving conflicts exclusively by peaceful means.Minister Nurtleu expressed gratitude to the Croatian side for its support in the establishment of the UN Regional Centre for Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty.As a result of the talks, both parties agreed to pursue further joint efforts to strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation.Alongside the official negotiations, the foreign ministers inaugurated the Kazakhstan-Croatia Business Forum with the participation of representatives from the business circles of both countries. The event served as a platform for discussing prospects for bilateral cooperation in areas such as energy, construction, information technology, tourism, and agriculture.Entrepreneurs from Kazakhstan and Croatia confirmed their interest in expanding trade and economic ties and in implementing joint projects aimed at developing a sustainable partnership.Within the framework of the visit, the Croatian Minister was received by the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/982157?lang=kk

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Astana, April 22, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov received the Ambassador of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria Kamel Fenniche upon the completion of his diplomatic mission in Kazakhstan.The parties noted the positive dynamics of bilateral cooperation and reaffirmed their interest in further deepening the mutually beneficial partnership between the two countries.Ambassador Fenniche has noted the consistent political reforms in the Republic of Kazakhstan. According to him, these transformations reflect the desire of the Kazakhstani people to build a more open and sustainable state.Deputy Foreign Minister Kuantyrov especially emphasized the contribution of the Algerian diplomat to the development of political, trade-economic, and cultural-humanitarian cooperation between Astana and Algiers.The Kazakh diplomat wished Ambassador of Algeria success in his future professional endeavors and expressed confidence that the friendly relations between Kazakhstan and Algeria will continue to develop successfully.At the end of the meeting, the Ambassador of Algeria was presented with a letter of gratitude and a gift on behalf of Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/981456?lang=kk

Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov inspected the progress of repair work on the streets of the regional center. The main focus during the departure was on the pace of work, compliance with deadlines and the quality of coverage.In 2025, 91 streets with a total length of 45 km will be repaired in Kostanay, including three streets that are subject to complete reconstruction. The work started with the onset of favorable weather conditions.Among the key sites are the streets of Syanov, Kairbekov, Nazarbayev, Baymagambetov, Gogol, Maulenov, Gerasimov, Mayakovsky, Al—Farabi, Perronnaya and others. In addition, the renovation of 49 courtyards is planned as part of the improvement program.9 billion tenge has been allocated for the implementation of all planned activities in 2025, which is almost twice as much as last year.Special attention is paid to the quality of current repairs. The task set by the akim of the region is to complete the work on time and ensure a reliable road surface. It is important that there are no holes left on the streets of the city, and the work meets modern requirements and expectations of residents.Project implementation monitoring will continue on an ongoing basis.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/980614?lang=kk

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