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Kostanay region consistently implements measures to develop cultural and sports infrastructure aimed at improving the quality of life of the population, creating conditions for leisure, self-realization of young people and strengthening a healthy lifestyle.Over the past three years, 5 cultural facilities have been built in rural settlements of the region:in the villages of Prigorodnoye of the Zhitikarinsky district, Bolshaya Churakovka of the Altynsarinsky district, Arka of the Kamystinsky district, Yershovka and Troebratskoye of the Uzunkolsky district.Modern conditions have been created in all new institutions for organizing youth leisure activities, cultural and creative events.Special attention is paid to the development of sports infrastructure.In 2025 alone, 8 sports complexes, 6 hockey courts, including 4 indoor ones, as well as 2 indoor gyms were built in the region. Of the total number of sports complexes, 3 facilities have been commissioned in cities — one in the city of Arkalyk and two in the city of Rudny.Construction of a table tennis complex has begun in the city of Kostanay and the Octopus water park is being reconstructed. A sports and recreation center is being built in the city of Gitikara at the expense of private investments.The new cultural and sports facilities are designed to be visited by all age groups of the population, including children and youth, and will become an important contribution to the socio-cultural development of Kostanay region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1143025?lang=kk

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Astana, January 16, 2026 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov met with Ambassador of the Republic of Latvia Dace Rutka.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of Kazakh-Latvian cooperation in the political, trade, economic, cultural, and humanitarian spheres.Particular attention was paid to expanding cooperation in the transport and logistics and agricultural sectors, which are of key importance for increasing the volume of mutual trade.The sides expressed their readiness to continue close cooperation in various areas of mutual interest, and the schedule of bilateral events for 2026 was also discussed.Following the meeting, the diplomats reaffirmed their commitment to continuing a substantive dialogue and further deepening comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1142955?lang=kk

A seminar meeting was held in the regional departments of construction, architecture and urban planning, the state architectural and construction control with the participation of the head of the NGO "ADAL DOS Prevention" A.Baylin and Ethics Commissioner K. Syundikov.The issues of compliance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the norms of the Ethical Code of Civil Servants of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the prevention of offenses, disciplinary offenses, the implementation of the "Adal Azamat" Concept, countering illegal gambling and ludomania, the "Law and Order" Concept, and compliance with the principles of a secular state were considered. The Ethics Commissioner focused the employees' attention on improving their professionalism and customer orientation.The cases from the practice of regional construction are considered: construction of a school in the BEREK district, facilities of the regional center along the ave. Nazarbayeva and St.Tolstoy and also the decision of the court on a corruption offense in 2025 with the participation of deputies of the maslikhat of the district of Beimbet Mailin.A.Baylin informed about the work carried out by the public association to prevent corruption in government agencies and the quasi-public sector, in the field of public procurement through public monitoring. He also drew attention to the prevention by employees of mistakes without malicious intent, which lead to criminal liability. Kazakhstan has improved its position in the Corruption Perception Index, reaching 88th place among 180 countries in the world. This was also facilitated by the adoption of the Law on Public Control.Measures are being taken to combat corruption in the public sector. In 2025, one official of the local executive body, 2 police officers, the prosecutor of the city of Rudny, 2 deputies of the district maslikhat, 5 employees of territorial divisions of central state bodies (border phytosanitary and veterinary control and supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan), 6 quasi–public sector persons (4 specialists of Karabalyk LLP) were convicted of corruption in Kostanay region. agricultural experimental station, 2 forestry workers").Following the results of the seminar, the employees were given recommendations and information booklets were distributed.   K. Syundikov Ethics CommissionerState Institution "Office of Akim of Kostanay region".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1142934?lang=kk

Astana, January 16, 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held a telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand Sihasak Phuangketkeow.During the call, the foreign ministers welcomed the steady development of Kazakhstan-Thailand relations and reviewed the current state and future prospects of bilateral engagement in the political, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres.Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further enhancing political dialogue and broadening cooperation in trade and investment, manufacturing industry, transport and logistics, digital development, tourism, and other priority areas.The ministers also exchanged views on key issues of the regional and international agendas, agreeing to maintain regular working contacts to ensure continued coordination on matters of shared interest.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1142739?lang=kk

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Astana, January 15, 2026 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev held a meeting with Deputy Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Kazem Gharibabadi.The parties discussed a wide range of issues on the bilateral agenda, including strengthening political dialogue, deepening trade and economic cooperation, expanding interaction in the transport and logistics sector, as well as cooperation within the framework of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.Special attention was paid to the implementation of the agreements reached during the first official visit of the President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian to Kazakhstan on December 10-11, 2025. The interlocutors confirmed their mutual interest in the consistent implementation of these agreements and in giving additional impetus to bilateral cooperation in priority areas.Along with that, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov also met with the Iranian delegation, during which issues of multilateral cooperation and interaction between the two countries within international organizations were discussed.The diplomats exchanged views on upcoming events within the framework of the United Nations, as well as on cooperation related to the Caspian Sea. They also discussed current developments in the Middle East and the global situation as a whole.Following the meetings, both sides reaffirmed their strong mutual interest in continuing constructive dialogue and further deepening comprehensive cooperation between Astana and Tehran.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1142189?lang=kk

Prague, January 14, 2025 – At Prague Castle, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kairat Abdrakhmanov, presented his Letters of Credence to the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel.As part of the formal ceremony, a meeting was held during which the high level of bilateral relations was reaffirmed and mutual interest in their further deepening was expressed.Significant attention was paid to the creation of favorable conditions for trade, economic, and investment cooperation, as well as to the development of cultural and humanitarian exchanges. In the context of discussions on current regional and international issues, the importance of cooperation within the frameworks of the United Nations and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe was underscored in the interests of strengthening global security and stability. The positive momentum of cooperation between the European Union and Central Asia was also noted.The Czech side was briefed on the new stage of modernization in Kazakhstan, including the priorities outlined by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in his New Year interview with the Turkistan newspaper, focusing on the development of a rule-of-law state with a sustainable economy, a stable political system, and a fair distribution of public goods. It was noted that Czech business circles are demonstrating practical interest in Kazakhstan’s economic reforms, particularly in the energy and utilities sectors, where they possess advanced resource-efficient and environmentally friendly technologies.Along these and other areas of mutually beneficial Kazakh-Czech cooperation, coordinated efforts will continue through the governments of both countries, as well as their business and public communities, with a view to preparing meetings at the highest and high levels.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1142006?lang=kk

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Seminars and meetings on compliance with the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ethics Code of Civil Servants of the Republic of Kazakhstan were held in the regional departments of entrepreneurship, energy and public utilities, and passenger transport and highways, with the participation of the Ethics Commissioner.The discussion focused on the organization of work in government agencies to prevent offenses and disciplinary infractions, the implementation of the Roadmap for Promoting the Professional and Personal Qualities of Civil Servants in Accordance with the Ideals of "Adal Azamat" for 2025-2027, the Comprehensive Plan to Combat Illegal Gambling and Ludomania in the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2024-2026, the Concept for Promoting the Ideology of Law and Order in Society for 2025-2030 (responsible person), and adherence to the principles of a secular state.K. Syundikov raised issues of organizing oversight over the use of state property, including: Official vehicles of subordinate organizations (installation of GPS systems, regulations for the use of official vehicles, etc.)The agenda includes issues such as developing an anti-corruption culture (VAKR), compliance with memos and recommendations in the civil service, organizing legal training, interaction with civil society institutions, and developing volunteer initiatives.Teams were informed of the results of the anonymous survey in 2025. K. Syundikov, Ethics CommissionerState Institution "Office of the Akim of Kostanay Region."Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1141733?lang=kk

Measures to develop the educational infrastructure and increase the availability of quality education are being consistently implemented in Kostanay region.9 schools with 5,860 student places have been built in the region, of which 7 will be put into operation in 2025. New schools have been opened in the residential districts of Bereke and Auezhai in Kostanay, in the towns of Arkalyk and Rudny, the villages of Zarechnoye and Enbek in Kostanay district, the village of Kusmuryn in Auliekolsky district, as well as in the village of Kolkamys in Zhangeldinsky district. Currently, the construction of 2 more schools with a total capacity of 1,9 thousand places is underway.In parallel, active work is underway to develop the preschool education system. In three years, 14 kindergartens for 2.2 thousand places have been built in the region. As a result, the coverage of children aged 2 to 6 years of preschool education increased from 90.5% at the beginning of 2023 to 96.4%, and the coverage of children aged 3 to 6 years reached 100%.Special attention is paid to the development of the creative potential of the younger generation. The IQostanay SMART center operates in the city of Kostanay, the Balalar Alemi Center for Children's Creativity in the city of Tobyl, and the Zhas Orken house of creativity in the village of Torgai in the Zhangeldinsky district.Modern conditions are the basis for the successful development of children and the future of the region. It is in educational institutions that the knowledge, skills and values necessary for the self-realization of the younger generation are formed. Creating a comfortable, safe and technologically equipped educational environment ensures equal access to quality education.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1141165?lang=kk

Significant investments have been made in the road sector of Kostanay region over the past three years.In the period from 2023 to 2025, a total of 236 billion tenge was allocated for the development of this industry, as a result of which 3,174 kilometers of highways of national and regional significance were repaired.In addition, 1,070 sections of the road network of settlements have been updated.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1141071?lang=kk

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In his Message, the Head of State emphasized that the implementation of the concept of "Law and Order" is one of the priorities of state policy aimed at strengthening justice, legality and public safety. The formation of a legal culture of citizens, increasing trust in state institutions and strict observance of the law are identified as key conditions for building a fair and sustainable Kazakhstan.In this regard, projects and initiatives aimed at promoting the ideology of "Law and Order" are being systematically implemented in Kostanay region, including through the use of interactive and modern formats of work with the population.In 2025, 28 projects were implemented in the cities and districts of the region within the framework of the state social order. In the course of their implementation, non-governmental organizations conducted more than 300 events of various formats aimed at preventing offenses and improving the legal literacy of the population. In addition, information and handouts have been prepared and distributed, as well as videos highlighting topical issues of legal culture.The higher educational institutions of the region are actively involved in the implementation of the ideology of "Law and Order". Universities have compiled a list of 20 events held on a weekly basis. Among them are legal hours, preventive lectures, meetings with relevant specialists and other formats aimed at improving the legal culture and preventing offenses among students.One of the illustrative examples of interactive work was the holding of an event in the format of a game court on the theme "Law and Order: together towards a fair Kazakhstan". This format allowed students interested in law to apply their theoretical knowledge in practice. The event was attended by about 100 people, including representatives of the Prosecutor's Office, the court and the bar association.In addition, the regional debate tournament "Men to the Republics" was organized in the region, timed to coincide with Republic Day. The tournament was held as part of the implementation of the "Law and Order" Concept by the Zhastar Rukhy Foundation corporate foundation in Kostanay region with the assistance of the Kostanay Regional University named after A. Baytursinuly, as well as the debate clubs Akhmet Urpaktary and Parasat.The implementation of such initiatives contributes to the formation of a sustainable understanding of the value of law, responsibility and civic engagement in society, as well as strengthening the principles of "Law and Order" as the foundation of a just Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1139818?lang=kk