Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov received Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic, Antonia Katzourou.During the meeting, the sides discussed current issues and prospects of Kazakh-Greek cooperation, as well as the schedule of high-level contacts. A positive dynamic was noted in the political dialogue and in the trade and economic as well as cultural and humanitarian spheres.“Greece is an important partner of Kazakhstan in the Mediterranean. We expressed readiness to expand the legal and treaty framework and deepen cooperation both bilaterally and within international organizations,” noted Deputy Minister Issetov.In turn, Antonia Katzourou highlighted Athens’ commitment to further strengthening comprehensive ties with Kazakhstan, with particular attention to the development of cooperation in the field of tourism.At the conclusion of the meeting, the interlocutors agreed to maintain regular political dialogue and continue working to expand Kazakh-Greek partnership across all areas.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1175390?lang=kk

On March 4 of this year, the Ethics Commissioner of the Kostanay Region, K. Sundikov, and the Deputy Head of the Department of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Civil Service Affairs in the Kostanay Region, G. Shagirova, held a seminar-meeting at the Department of Agriculture and Land Relations on compliance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of civil service and the Ethical Code of Civil Servants of the Republic of Kazakhstan.G. Shagirova drew the participants' attention to the observance by civil servants of restrictions, including on participation in gambling (betting), visiting gambling establishments. She also informed about disciplinary practice, the procedure for submitting declarations, restrictions on entrepreneurship for certain categories of representatives of the quasi-public sector, and conflict of interest.The civil servants were informed about upcoming changes in legislation providing for a hybrid model of civil service, calculation of length of service, accounting for performance evaluation of a civil servant, and the impact of assessing public satisfaction with the services received.   K. Sundikov informed about the progress of implementing measures to promote the professional and personal qualities of civil servants in accordance with the ideals of "Adal Azamat" for 2025-2027, requirements for compliance with ethical standards, rational use of official vehicles, the culture of public speaking, the principles of a secular state, and other issues.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1175353?lang=kk

On March 3, in the city of Kostanay, a working meeting was held by the apparatus of the regional akimat and the Department of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Civil Service Affairs in the Kostanay Region on 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 and the Action Plan for conducting anti-corruption information work with a decomposition of target groups.Participants of the event: ethics commissioners of local executive bodies, heads of internal policy departments of city and district akimats of the Kostanay region, officials responsible for implementing anti-corruption measures, representatives of regional departments, the Department of the Agency for Civil Service Affairs, and the apparatus of the regional akimat.The Head of the Department of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Civil Service Affairs in the Kostanay Region, Y. Salykbayev, focused the participants' attention on intensifying information work, strengthening the prevention of offenses, ethical misconduct, and reputational risks. The speaker presented the "Adal Azamat" Concept as a path to honesty and justice.The Ethics Commissioner of the Kostanay Region, K. Syundikov, informed about the progress of implementing the Roadmap's activities and the tasks of local executive bodies. The results of an anonymous survey of employees conducted by the ethics commissioner indicate the support of the region's employees for the principles of "Adal Azamat". 66.9% of respondents believe that the principles of honest service should be introduced in the civil service.Speakers also included the Deputy Head of the Public Development Department, K.T. Kazez, the Head of the Internal Policy and Language Development Department of the Altynsarin District Akimat, G. Imanova, and the Head of the Corruption Prevention Department of the Department of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Civil Service Affairs in the Kostanay Region, B. Uspanov. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1175343?lang=kk

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Astana, March 4, 2026 – The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Alibek Bakaev, received the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ali Akbar Joukar.During the meeting, views on the current situation in the Middle East were exchanged.Furthermore, the parties discussed issues of Kazakh-Iranian cooperation, and reaffirmed their commitment to the implementation of the agreements reached following high-level negotiations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1175151?lang=kk

Astana, March 2, 2026 – A telephone conversations took place between Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev and Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov, Kyrgyz Republic Jeenbek Kulubaev, Republic of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Muhriddin, Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, and Republic of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov.During the conversation, the ministers exchanged detailed views on the evolving military and political situation in the Middle East, noting the importance of maintaining close coordination and prompt interaction amid the crisis.Kazakh Foreign Minister expressed gratitude to his colleagues from Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan for their constructive cooperation on evacuation-related matters.The interlocutors reaffirmed their shared commitment to resolving conflict-related issues exclusively through political and diplomatic means, as well as to adhering to international law and joining efforts in the interests of maintaining regional security, peace and stability.At the conclusion of the call, the parties expressed their readiness to continue providing the necessary support in organizing the possible evacuation of citizens, as well as to maintain close working contacts through the foreign ministries. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1173170?lang=kk

Kostanay fans solemnly welcomed the football club "Tobol," which won the Kazakhstan Super Cup.This victory belongs not only to the club but to our entire region. By winning the Super Cup for the fourth time, "Tobol" has proven itself to be one of the strongest and most competitive teams in the country."The hard work of the coaching staff and players, their unity, and high professionalism have elevated the team to a high level. In doing so, the footballers have brought immense joy to all Kostanay fans. Ahead lies a new season and new heights. I wish the team robust health, inexhaustible energy, and brilliant victories!", noted regional governor Kumar Aksakalov in his congratulatory speech.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1173276?lang=kk

An extraordinary session of the Kostanay Regional Maslikhat of the VIII convocation considered a number of issues. The regional akim, Kumar Aksakalov, participated in the meeting.The deputies discussed amendments to the regional budget for 2026–2028, setting rental rates for the use of monuments of history and culture of local significance, and approving the tariff per cubic meter of drinking water supplied from water supply systems subject to subsidization in the Kostanay region.Furthermore, changes to certain decisions of the Maslikhat were considered.The meeting also raised the issue of Arkalyk city's development. Currently, the largest gap in key indicators of infrastructure quality among the region's cities is recorded precisely in Arkalyk. The share of roads in good and satisfactory condition there is 31.6%."For comparison: in Tobyl city — 51.5%, in Rudny — 63.6%, in Zhetikara — 73.2%, in Lisakovsk — 93.6%, in Kostanay — 99.5%. The difference between the regional center and Arkalyk reaches 70%. The actual share of quality roads in Kostanay is more than three times higher. Courtyard areas and facades of apartment buildings in Arkalyk have not been renovated for many years. In the Address to the People of Kazakhstan, the President of the country emphasized that special attention should be paid to the development of the Torgay region," stressed the regional akim.Since last year, programs for improvement have begun to be implemented in Arkalyk, which will improve the living conditions of the population.The considered issues received support from the deputies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1173324?lang=kk

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Today, at a meeting of the regional akimat chaired by the head of the region, Kumar Aksakalov, the issue of preparation for spring field work was considered. The head of the Department of Agriculture and Land Relations of the Kostanay Region Akimat, Ibrahim Bekmukhamedov, delivered a report. Additional information on their respective areas was also provided by the director of the Kostanay Region branch of RSE "Kazhydromet" Adel Akhmetov, the akim of the Karabalyk district Ruslan Khalykov, the akim of the Karasu district Kairat Ospanov, the director of LLP "Agro PARASAT" Azamat Zholaushybayev, and the director of LLP "Baltaly Ltd" Aslan Shamukhan.The President of the country noted that the potential of agriculture is not fully realized and emphasized the need to bring the industry to a new level. The state is creating all conditions for the high-quality conduct of spring field work. Significant funds have been allocated for the third consecutive year. In particular, nationwide, the volume of financing for the sowing campaign and harvest, as in the previous year, amounts to 1 trillion tenge, of which 300 billion tenge are allocated for the leasing of agricultural machinery.Furthermore, the allocation of 402 thousand tons of subsidized fuel for farmers is planned."Our main task today is to carry out spring field work in a timely and high-quality manner," emphasized the head of the region.It should be noted that starting from October 1, 2025, the acceptance of applications for financing agribusiness entities for the 2026 sowing campaign has begun. To date, more than 260 farms have already been financed with 19.2 billion tenge at 5% per annum. And if you take it for six months – then it's 2.5%.Moreover, financing for the forward purchase for 2026 through JSC "NC "Prodcorporation" for the region has been increased by 2.8 times. If it was 5.4 billion tenge in 2025, this year it is 15 billion.Currently, the work on financing spring field work is in an active phase.As noted by the regional akim, over 3 years, the structure of the region's sown areas has changed significantly. The areas under grain legumes have expanded by 84.4%, and under oilseeds by 32.1%. This indicates that the region is moving towards a diversified farming model."It is necessary to provide the population with the main types of socially significant food products through local production. This year, it is planned to increase the potato planting area to 7.5 thousand hectares, and buckwheat to 17.1 thousand hectares. These indicators must be achieved," noted Kumar Aksakalov.In the region, thanks to the preferential leasing program, 1.3 thousand units of machinery and equipment worth 57 billion tenge were purchased in 2025. Over three years, the agricultural machinery fleet has been replenished by almost 4 thousand units. Currently, there are about 28 thousand units of agricultural machinery in the region. Of these, 7% is new/upgraded machinery. This year, out of the 300 billion tenge allocated for leasing, 45 billion has been allocated to our region.In 2026, the plan for mineral fertilizer application for the region is 433.7 thousand tons. More than 11 billion tenge is allocated for subsidization. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1173722?lang=kk

A capital city university hosted an open lecture today focusing on the priority areas of cooperation between Kazakhstan and the United Nations.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, with the support of the United Nations Country Office, organized the event to mark the 34th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s membership in the United Nations. Students, faculty members, and young professionals attended the meeting.Speakers addressed key aspects of multilateral cooperation between Kazakhstan and the United Nations, the implementation of international initiatives, and the country’s contribution to strengthening peace and security. They also highlighted progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and reviewed the work of UN agencies in Kazakhstan.Director of the Department of Multilateral Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, D.Temenov, outlined Kazakhstan’s leading role in promoting regional interests within the UN framework and presented the country’s priorities within the organization. He also emphasized the important role of the Eurasian National University in training specialists in international relations.K. Abdulganiyev, Head of the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan; S. Savelyev, Senior Expert at the Institute for Foreign Policy Research under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan; and S. Khojimatov, Deputy Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme in Kazakhstan, shared insights into Kazakhstan’s efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and its contribution to the global nuclear disarmament process.The meeting served as an important educational and informational platform and aimed to increase students’ interest in international relations and diplomacy.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1173775?lang=kk

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The second round of negotiations between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the European Union was held in Astana on the draft Agreement on Visa Facilitation and the draft Readmission Agreement.In particular, the parameters of the future agreements aimed at enhancing citizens’ mobility, strengthening people-to-people contacts, and establishing a stable and predictable legal framework for cooperation in the field of migration were discussed. Special attention was paid to improving procedures, ensuring a balanced approach to travel facilitation and security issues, and reinforcing mutual trust and responsibility of the parties.Within the framework of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, the parties demonstrated their shared commitment to advancing modern mobility mechanisms reflecting the maturity and strategic nature of their bilateral relations.In their remarks, the European counterparts highly appreciated Kazakhstan’s constructive and pragmatic approach to migration policy issues and expressed their readiness to continue the negotiation process and maintain a steady dynamic of expert-level engagement.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1174070?lang=kk

Astana, March 3, 2026 – First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Ashikbayev received Ambassador of the Argentine Republic Ignacio Ferrer Vieira.During the meeting, the Ambassador presented copies of his credentials.The parties discussed the current state and prospects for further development of bilateral cooperation between Astana and Buenos Aires. Particular attention was paid to expanding cooperation in trade and economic, investment, agro-industrial, transport and logistics, cultural and humanitarian, as well as educational spheres.The sides also reviewed issues of mutual support and cooperation within international organizations.At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening the Kazakhstan–Argentina partnership.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1174160?lang=kk

Astana, March 3, 2026 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov received copies of the credentials from the newly appointed Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to Kazakhstan concurrently Ivan Orlić.Deputy Minister Issetov congratulated diplomat of Bosnia and Herzegovina on his appointment and expressed confidence that his work would contribute to the continued development of friendly relations between the two counties.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for deepening bilateral partnership in the political, economic, and cultural-humanitarian spheres.Ambassador Orlić expressed gratitude for the warm reception and assured that he would make every effort to strengthen the cooperation between Astana and Saraevo.The Parties agreed to continue collaboration in the all spheres of mutual interest.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1174314?lang=kk

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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov held a meeting with a delegation of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), headed by Douglas Bruce Wake, who arrived in Astana to observe the process of preparation and conduct of the national referendum scheduled for March 15, 2026.In addition to discussing the ongoing cooperation between Kazakhstan and the ODIHR, the parties reaffirmed the importance of the presence of international observers at the referendum in order to ensure transparency and openness of the electoral process. It was emphasized that constructive dialogue and cooperation contribute to strengthening confidence in the procedures of people’s will expression.Particular attention was paid to the mandate of the Observation Mission. The special importance of an objective assessment of the electoral process was noted, as well as readiness for further cooperation within the framework of international obligations and national legislation was confirmed.Following the meeting, both sides expressed mutual interest in maintaining regular working contacts and providing the necessary support to facilitate the Mission’s activities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1174611?lang=kk

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov received copies of credentials from Ambassador of the Republic of The Gambia Alkali Fanka Conteh, Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana Koma Steam Jehu-Appiah, Ambassador of the Republic of Mali Seydou Kamissoko, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Mohammad Nazrul Islam, and Ambassador of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Shobini Gunasekera to the Republic of Kazakhstan (concurrently accredited).During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on enhancing cooperation in the political, trade-economic and investment spheres.Kazakhstan is already actively cooperating with these countries within international organizations and platforms such as the United Nations and the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, building sustainable relations based on mutual interests.In this context, sectors of mutual interest for cooperation in both bilateral and multilateral formats include agriculture, light industry, education and healthcare. The interlocutors also discussed measures to diversify trade, enhance transport and logistics connectivity, and expand cooperation in energy, food security and digitalization.Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue their engagement aimed at further developing political dialogue, strengthening trade and economic cooperation, and enhancing interaction within multilateral frameworks.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1174838?lang=kk

A dialogue meeting titled "Law in Real Life" was held in the Zhitikara district, aimed at improving legal literacy and fostering a culture of law in society.During the open dialogue, participants discussed current issues of applying legislation in everyday life, protecting the rights and legal interests of citizens, responsibility for offenses, and the role of each individual in strengthening the principles of the rule of law.During the meeting, it was noted that ensuring the rule of law, the openness of government bodies, and constructive dialogue with the population are priority areas of work.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1171758?lang=kk

In the Nauryzym district, an initiative by the Youth Resource Center involving volunteers took place, called the "Snow Landing" campaign. The event was timed to coincide with the official opening of the Year of Volunteers.During the campaign, it was officially announced that 2026 has been proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly as the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development (IVY 2026), with Kazakhstan being the initiator of this proposal. This decision aims to enhance the role of volunteer activities in society, develop civic engagement, and support good deeds for the benefit of the country.Following the official opening of the Year of Volunteers, the youth proceeded to provide practical assistance. As part of the campaign, volunteers visited the Dobrovolsky family, who live alone, as well as the home of Zh. Zhumasheva, where they offered social support. Specifically, they cleared the yards of snow, chopped firewood, brought in coal, and helped organize winter fuel supplies.The "Snow Landing" campaign is not just a one-day event. It is a vivid example of respect for the older generation, showing care and responsibility. Such initiatives contribute to fostering a culture of mutual assistance in society and increasing the social activity of youth.The youth of the Nauryzym district intend to continue actively participating in charitable and social projects aimed at the benefit of society.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1170039?lang=kk