Astana, November 25, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov met with the Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic Efthalia Kakiopoulou.During the talks, the parties discussed current issues on the bilateral agenda, as well as prospects for the further development of Kazakh-Greek cooperation.The positive dynamics of the political dialogue and interaction in the trade-economic, investment, and cultural-humanitarian spheres were noted. Both sides expressed interest in implementing joint projects in the fields of transport and logistics, tourism, education, and digital technologies.Deputy Minister Issetov emphasized that Greece is an important partner of Kazakhstan in the European Union and the Mediterranean region, and expressed readiness to deepen cooperation both at the bilateral level and within international organizations.Ambassador Kakiopoulou, for her part, highlighted Athens’ commitment to further strengthening comprehensive ties with Astana, underscoring the promising nature of cooperation in the trade and investment sphere and the promotion of cultural initiatives.At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties agreed to maintain a regular political dialogue and continue work on expanding Kazakh-Greek partnership across all areas.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1112433?lang=kk

Al-Kuwait, November 25, 2025 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Yelekeyev presented his credentials to the Emir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.During the ceremony, the friendly nature of Kazakh-Kuwaiti relations and the parties' desire to further develop political, economic, cultural, humanitarian, and investment cooperation were reaffirmed.Ambassador  Yelekeyev noted that Kuwait and Kazakhstan share common priorities – strengthening stability, ensuring security, and diversifying the national economy. The Аmbassador said that Kazakhstan is also implementing a large-scale program of digitalization of public administration aimed at improving the efficiency of institutions and transparency in the implementation of decisions.The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, wished the Ambassador success in his work and expressed his support for further strengthening cooperation between the two countries. He emphasized the particular importance of expanding investment cooperation in order to ensure Kuwait's food security, noting Kazakhstan's high potential as a reliable partner in the agro-industrial sector.The Emir noted Kuwait's readiness to consider promising initiatives in this area, including projects aimed at developing sustainable food supplies and creating long-term mechanisms for cooperation between public and private institutions in the two countries.Kazakh diplomat noted Kazakhstan's commitment to strengthening cooperation with the Gulf countries, drawing attention to the importance of Kuwait as a strategic partner in the region, and expressed readiness to deepen dialogue on all areas of the bilateral agenda.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1112436?lang=kk

The republican patriotic forum "El tiregi – enbek adamy" was held in Kostanay. The event was organized within the framework of the state social order of the Public Development Department of the Akimat of Kostanay region. The purpose of the forum is to increase the prestige of a working person, popularize working professions, develop a system of technical and vocational education, as well as strengthen patriotic values among young people.The forum program began on November 23 with the seminar "Path to Profession – Path to the future: the role of technical and vocational education" at the Kostanay College of Motor Transport. The participants discussed modern requirements for working professions, the need to expand dual education and current issues of technical personnel training.The next day, the participants honored the memory of the outstanding public figure Mirzhakyp Dulatov by laying flowers at his monument. The main part of the forum was held at the IQOSTANAY smart center and brought together representatives from different regions of the country.Special attention at the forum was paid to the Kakimzhanov labor dynasty. Daurenbek Kabzhanuly, known as one of the best employees of the Timofeev state farm, passed on his love for the land to his descendants. His son Madiyar created his own farm and provided work to the residents of Sosnovka village, and his grandson Shyngys became the winner of regional and national competitions of professional skills. His achievements were noted at the forum, and the award was presented to him by the Hero of Labor of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Sayran Bukanov.Deputy of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Kuspekov was among the honored guests of the forum. He started his career in college as a production foreman, went through the path of leadership and gained significant experience in the field of education and management. At the forum, the deputy awarded Elena Simanchuk, a lecturer at the Department of Biology and Chemistry of the regional University. In her speech, Elena Alexandrovna emphasized that patriotism manifests itself through concrete actions: the introduction of scientific research, modern technologies and innovative teaching methods makes a real contribution to the country's economy. She noted that such initiatives help students not only to master knowledge, but also to be active participants in the economic and social progress of Kazakhstan.Deputy Akim of Kostanay region Bakhytzhan Narymbetov congratulated the participants of the forum and stressed its importance:"President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted that the country's development is primarily based on skilled labor. Kostanay region is turning into an actively developing industrial center: new enterprises are being opened, including a high-tech KIA plant, logistics is developing and a dry port is being built.Today, more than 22,000 young people are learning technical and working professions, and many are interning directly at the workplace. This proves that the region's personnel training system generates international-level specialists.Dear young people! You are the future of the economy of the region and the country. Honest work is a source of dignity and a path to the heights of the future. I wish you great success and bright achievements!"The forum brought together students and teachers from Akmola, Pavlodar, Aktobe, North Kazakhstan regions and Astana, the capital of the country. This was an opportunity for the participants to exchange experiences, discuss professional challenges and strengthen regional human resources.By promoting labor, professional and patriotic values, the Forum has become a platform for bringing together young professionals who will become the backbone of the development of key industries in Kazakhstan in the future.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1111593?lang=kk

Astana, November 24, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov received Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation Salman Bal on the occasion of the completion of his diplomatic mission.During the meeting, the diplomats discussed current issues on the bilateral agenda, including the upcoming working visit of the Swiss Vice-President Guy Parmelin to Astana in the framework of the 5th meeting of the Kazakhstan-Switzerland Business Council.The positive dynamics of the political dialogue, as well as the expansion of cooperation in trade, economic, investment, and cultural-humanitarian spheres were noted. The interlocutors expressed interest in implementing joint projects in the areas of digitalization, transport and logistics, education, and water diplomacy.Ambassador Bal thanked the Kazakh side for the fruitful cooperation and emphasized the high potential for further strengthening bilateral relations.At the conclusion of the meeting, Deputy Minister Issetov expressed gratitude to Ambassador Bal for his contribution to the development of Kazakh-Swiss cooperation and awarded him with a Certificate of Honour on behalf of Minister of Foreign Affairs Yermek Kosherbayev.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1111529?lang=kk

Astana, November 20, 2025 – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan hosted a conference titled “Kazakhstan – a country where childhood is protected!” dedicated to World Children’s Day.The event brought together Members of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, representatives of relevant government agencies, non-governmental organizations, children’s and youth associations, volunteer movements, as well as representatives of the UNICEF Office in Kazakhstan.In her opening remarks, Ambassador-at-Large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alua Nadirkulova noted that on November 20, 1989, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child was adopted – a document that has become a moral and legal benchmark for the global community. Kazakhstan was among the first to support this international standard and has continued to systematically strengthen mechanisms for the protection of children’s rights.She emphasized that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev pays special attention to child protection issues. In particular, in 2024, the National Fund for the Development of Children was established. Under this initiative, 50% of the investment income is directed annually to special savings accounts for children until they reach the age of 18.At the same time, Kazakhstan not only continues to strengthen its national child protection mechanisms but also reaffirms its commitment to international obligations in this field. The country initiated the Human Rights Council resolution “Ensuring Quality Education for Peace and Tolerance for Every Child,” which was adopted unanimously by the UN Human Rights Council.Acting Deputy Head of the UNICEF Office in Kazakhstan, Ramiz Bekhbudov, highlighted the long-standing partnership between Kazakhstan and UNICEF in promoting child rights. Under the leadership of the UNICEF Office, dozens of initiatives, research projects, and programs have been implemented in the country to identify the real needs of children and develop solutions based on international standards and best practices.The conference also featured a welcome address from Renate Winter, Honorary President of the Center for Development and Justice (CDJI) and former Chair of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child. She emphasized Kazakhstan’s contribution to the development of child-friendly justice and post-conflict child protection programs.Judges, lawyers, and mediators – Gulnar Abdigaliyeva, Leila Zinashyeva, Zhanargul Alpysbayeva, Ira Zhaskairat, and Ilvira Nazyrova – shared their practical experience in the field of juvenile justice, emphasizing the need to further strengthen child protection mechanisms within the judicial system.Special attention at the conference was given to the voice of children. Students from Astana’s educational institutions, activists of children’s and youth organizations, and volunteer movements shared their views on the role of children’s organizations in society, urged adults not to be afraid to trust young people, and offered their ideas for building a truly child-friendly country – one where their rights, voices, and dreams matter.Special appreciation was expressed to the “Baqytty Bala” Public Foundation and the Institute “Science and Law”. These organizations have carried out systematic work for many years to promote children’s rights and develop legal culture in the country.Overall, the discussion took place in an open and constructive format. The organizers stressed that the voices of children were heard, and the outcomes of the conference would contribute to further improving Kazakhstan’s public policy in the field of child rights protection. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1111538?lang=kk

Astana, November 24, 2025 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev received the European Union’s Special Representative for Central Asia Eduards Stiprais.During the meeting, Minister Kosherbayev underlined that Kazakhstan and the European Union have been consistently enhancing their political dialogue, including through the implementation of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, signed ten years ago and serving as a solid foundation for long-term cooperation.The parties exchanged views on key areas of cooperation, noting the importance of promoting projects on green transformation and transport connectivity. In this context, the significance of further development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route was underlined.The head of the foreign ministry emphasized that Kazakhstan is a reliable and responsible partner of the European Union and remains open to expanding bilateral economic and political cooperation.Minister Kosherbayev stressed the importance of further strengthening cooperation within the “Central Asia – European Union” format, which has established itself as an effective platform for advancing regional dialogue and implementing practical initiatives. It was expressed that Kazakhstan is ready to continue active participation in joint projects and to enhance cooperation on the priority areas of engagement with the EU.For his part, Special Representative Stiprais highly praised the level of cooperation between Kazakhstan and the EU, noting Kazakhstan’s contribution to strengthening interregional cooperation and advancing major economic and infrastructure initiatives.Following the meeting, the interlocutors reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening mutually beneficial partnership and expressed their readiness to continue a constructive dialogue on key bilateral and regional issues.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1111525?lang=kk

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Berlin, November 19-20, 2025 – The Kazakh delegation, led by Deputy Director of the Consular Service Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Daniyar Iskakov, held consultations at the Federal Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany. The German side was represented by Deputy Head of Legal Department and Director for Legal and Consular Issues, Legal Migration and Return Issues of the Federal Foreign Office of Germany, Christian Klein.The consultations focused on a comprehensive review of the current state and future prospects of consular cooperation, the further expansion of the bilateral treaty and legal framework, as well as next steps towards facilitating the visa regime between Kazakhstan and the European Union.The Federal Ministry of the Interior of Germany hosted the inaugural meeting of the Working Group on the Implementation of the Bilateral Intergovernmental Readmission Agreement. The meeting took place within the framework of the Joint Declaration on Cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Federal Republic of Germany, endorsed on 16 September 2024 by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The Working Group includes representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan and the Federal Ministry of the Interior of Germany.During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on practical modalities for implementing the Readmission Agreement, discussed matters related to bilateral cooperation in the fields of security and migration, and examined opportunities for introducing digital solutions to enhance the efficiency of identification and transfer procedures for persons subject to readmission, as well as to improve the overall management of migration processes.At the conclusion of the visit, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further advancing cooperation across the full spectrum of consular and migration-related issues, highlighted the importance of maintaining a constructive and dynamic expert-level dialogue, and underscored the steady deepening of the friendly partnership between Kazakhstan and Germany. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1110477?lang=kk

Comprehensive work continues in the region to upgrade the road network. Repairs are carried out not only in cities, but also in rural areas. This approach is designed to reduce the gap in living standards between rural and urban residents and ensure equal access to high-quality infrastructure.Significant increase in fundingOver the past three years, the amount of funds allocated for road repairs has increased significantly.In 2022, 8.5 billion tenge was allocated for these purposes.In 2023-2024, financing was increased to 20 billion tenge annually.This year, 29 billion tenge has been allocated for the repair of more than 400 streets in 103 settlements, which is 3.6 times more than in 2022.In terms of financing of the road industry, the region is among the leaders of the country, ahead of other regions in some cases up to 9 times.Work in the regional centerSpecial attention is paid to the regional center. In 2024, 8.2 billion tenge was allocated for the repair of streets and courtyards in Kostanay, which is 1.7 times higher than last year and 3.6 times higher than in 2022.Repairs were carried out on 85 streets with a total length of 51 kilometers.Implementation of major infrastructure projectsWork is also underway in the region on the republican road network. On behalf of the Head of State, the implementation of the Center–West project has begun — a new route from Astana through Arkalyk, Torgai and Irgiz with access to the Trans-Caspian International Corridor.The new route will shorten the journey by 560 kilometers and provide transport connectivity to 13 settlements with a population of about 70 thousand people.The repair of the road from Arkalyk to the border with Ulytau region is being completed. At the same time, work is underway to restore the airport in Arkalyk.Results and impact on the economyIn general, 103 billion tenge has been allocated to improve the condition of roads this year, which is 40% more than in 2024 (73.8 billion tenge). A total of 1,300 kilometers of public roads have been repaired.The development of road transport infrastructure is already showing a positive effect. In the first ten months of this year, the volume of road freight increased by 33.9%.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1110434?lang=kk

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Astana, November 21, 2025 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held a meeting with Gavin Hill, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kazzinc Holdings LLP, and Zhanat Zhanbotin, CEO of this company.During the meeting, current issues related to the implementation of existing projects were reviewed, prospects for the development of new fields and plans for geological exploration were discussed, as well as issues concerning the further expansion of production capacity and modernization of existing assets.Special attention was paid to sustainable development, compliance with environmental standards, logistics optimization, and ensuring the long-term stability of raw material supplies. The parties also discussed opportunities for attracting additional investment in Kazakhstan’s mining and metallurgical sector, developing human resources, and implementing modern technological solutions.Minister Kosherbayev noted that Kazzinc is among the key players in Kazakhstan’s mining and metallurgical complex, having made a significant contribution to the development of the industry, the modernization of production facilities, and the strengthening of the country’s export potential over many years. He welcomed the company’s plans to expand its presence in Kazakhstan and implement new projects, stressing that the Government will continue to provide the necessary support for stable operations and further investment.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1110378?lang=kk

Astana, November 21, 2025 – The “Otandastar Qory” Non-Profit JSC with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan hosted the first Forum of Compatriot Scientists.The event aimed to engage foreign scientists in the country’s scientific and innovative development and to promote Kazakhstan’s intellectual potential on the international stage. The forum brought together forty scientists from various countries around the world, as well as more than one hundred Kazakhstani researchers and experts. Among the attendees were members of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, representatives of government agencies, higher education institutions, and the media.Opening the forum, Aibek Smadiyarov, Chairman of the Committee for International Information and Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, emphasized that the foreign ministry is conducting systematic work to unite compatriots abroad, expand scientific cooperation, and strengthen ties with Kazakhstan. He stated that the first Forum of Compatriot Scientists creates a platform for exchanging experience, generating new initiatives, and making a joint contribution to the country’s development.The event featured plenary sessions and a presentation of the international book publishing competition “Uly Dala” (The Great Steppe).During their presentations, the compatriot scientists presented the latest global achievements in artificial intelligence, nuclear energy, biotechnology, surgery, agriculture, and other sectors. Furthermore, participants proposed a number of practical initiatives for implementing advanced technologies and solutions in Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1110363?lang=kk

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Astana, November 20, 2025 – The third round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of Kazakhstan and Qatar were held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Alibek Bakayev, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Ahmed Hassan Al-Hammadi, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar led the delegations.Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further expanding multifaceted cooperation and injecting new momentum into the strategic partnership between the two countries.The focus was on further strengthening political interaction, improving coordination mechanisms between the foreign ministries, and exploring new areas for the development of bilateral relations.Particular emphasis was placed on the importance of consistently implementing the agreements reached at the highest level during meetings between the leaders of the two countries in Astana and Doha last year, which laid a solid foundation for long-term cooperation.Considerable attention was paid to economic and investment cooperation. The parties exchanged views on the prospects for developing joint projects in the energy sector, the financial sector, telecommunications, agro-industrial complex, logistics, and digital technologies.Cultural and humanitarian issues played an important role in the dialogue. Both sides expressed a shared commitment to further strengthening ties between their peoples.Furthermore, the parties exchanged assessments of key international and regional processes. They noted the similarity of their approaches to pressing issues of international security and sustainable development, as well as the highly productive interaction at the UN, OIC, CICA, IOFS and other multilateral platforms.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1109371?lang=kk

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Astana, November 20, 2025 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev received the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar Ahmed Hassan Al-Hammadi.During the meeting, the interlocutors acknowledged the high level of political dialog, the dynamic development of trade and investment ties, and reviewed current issues of bilateral cooperation.Special attention was paid to the effective implementation of the agreements, in particular major investment projects, reached during President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s visits to Doha last year.Concluding the meeting the parties confirmed their interest in further expanding cooperation between the two countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1108922?lang=kk