Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Alibek Kuantyrov took part in a meeting of the Regional Investment Headquarters during his working visit to the Ulytau Region. The meeting was chaired by the Akim of the region, Dastan Ryspekov.The platform brought together representatives of government agencies and the business community to discuss the investment climate and project implementation.Speaking at the meeting, Alibek Kuantyrov highlighted the region’s strong industrial potential and emphasized the need to transition from a resource-based model to the development of processing industries and high-tech production.“The Ulytau Region has large deposits of copper, iron ore, manganese, coal, and rare earth metals, which creates significant potential for industrial processing,” he noted.Participants also discussed government support measures, including tax incentives, investment guarantees, one-stop-shop project support, and the protection of investor rights through the investment ombudsman institution.During the meeting, the parties emphasized the need to develop further downstream mineral processing projects, mining and metallurgical facilities, energy infrastructure, and supporting industrial logistics.In Zhezkazgan, the delegation visited several industrial facilities, including the “Yutaria” garment factory, which is implementing AI technologies, as well as logistics and food infrastructure projects currently under construction.At the end of last year, total investment in fixed capital exceeded 260 billion tenge. Priority areas include the development of the chemical and processing industries, the agro-industrial cluster, and industrial zones. Special attention is given to investor support and protection mechanisms. By 2030, a pool of 25 projects worth approximately 500 billion tenge is planned, expected to create more than 2,000 permanent jobs.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1194060?lang=kk

Baku, April 3, 2026 - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev visited the headquarters of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation (the Foundation) and held talks with its President Aktoty Raimkulova.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current activities of the Foundation, the implementation of prospective projects, as well as topical issues related to the preservation, study and promotion of Turkic culture and heritage.Particular attention was paid to the opportunities for organizing major international events aimed at presenting Turkic culture in various regions of the world.The interlocutors also exchanged views on further strengthening the institutional capacity of the Foundation and the need to develop a comprehensive approach to planning its activities in the medium and long term.The Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation was established on 23 August 2012. The main tasks of the Foundation are the protection, study, and promotion of Turkic culture and heritage through the support and funding of various events, projects, and programs. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1194010?lang=kk

In the Kostanay region, systematic work continues on the development of social infrastructure. A vivid example is the construction of a new polyclinic for 250 visits per shift in the Zarechny settlement of the Kostanay district.Currently, the main construction work has been completed. Only the work on the external finishing of the building, the arrangement of the basement, and the sewage system remains. According to specialists, all work is planned to be completed within the next month and a half, followed by the commissioning of the facility.After the opening of the new polyclinic, the quality of medical care in the Kostanay district will significantly improve. To date, the Kostanay District Hospital serves more than 51 thousand residents.The commissioning of the modern medical institution will completely resolve the existing issues. Comfortable working conditions will be created for medical workers, and the accessibility and quality of medical services provided to the population will significantly increase.Thus, the new polyclinic in the Zarechny settlement is one of the significant projects aimed at developing the region's healthcare system.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1193943?lang=kk

Astana, April 3, 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held a meeting with a group of ambassadors from the Gulf States and Jordan.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current situation in the Middle East and exchanged views amid ongoing tensions in the region.The Foreign Minister expressed serious concern about the ongoing escalation, including strikes on friendly Arab countries. He emphasized the importance of a swift end to all hostilities, which are causing civilian casualties and significant damage to civilian infrastructure in the region. In this regard, the Kazakh diplomat thanked the heads of mission for the assistance in evacuating Kazakhstan citizens and their safe return to their homeland.The Minister noted that Kazakhstan welcomes the efforts of Gulf leaders to promote peaceful political dialogue, as well as the joint initiative of China and Pakistan aimed at restoring peace and stability in the region. He also highlighted Kazakhstan’s readiness to provide a platform for peace negotiations in Turkestan city.In turn, the Arab diplomats noted the importance of supporting international efforts to ensure regional security, including further strengthening contacts and coordination with Astana. They reaffirmed their readiness to continue close cooperation aimed at enhancing political dialogue, expanding comprehensive collaboration, and implementing joint projects.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1193931?lang=kk

Astana, April 2, 2026 – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan hosted a briefing for members of the diplomatic corps on the preparations for the Regional Environmental Summit to be held in Astana on April 22–24, 2026.During the event, Kazakhstan’s key international initiatives were presented, including ongoing efforts to promote the initiative to establish an International Water Organization and the country’s candidacy to elected bodies of the United Nations.First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Ashikbayev noted that the Summit, convened at the initiative of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, aims to strengthen regional cooperation, promote sustainable development, and develop practical solutions in the field of environment and climate.According to the Kazakh diplomat, the country’s strategic objectives in transitioning to climate neutrality, developing nuclear energy, as well as large-scale projects on the restoration of the Aral Sea and biodiversity, rightfully position Kazakhstan among the leaders of the green agenda. The event is being implemented in partnership with the United Nations, with more than 17 entities acting as co-organizers of thematic sessions and initiators of sectoral programs and projects.Head of the Project Office of the Central Asian Climate Fund Yerlik Karazhan presented key areas of the substantive agenda, including the formation of a portfolio of regional environmental projects and the attraction of green investments. He also informed participants about the progress in preparations for the Summit, noting strong international interest and the expected participation of high-level foreign delegations.Ambassador-at-Large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Zulfiya Suleimenova briefed on consultations regarding the President Tokayev’s initiative to establish an International Water Organization under the UN, emphasizing the need to consolidate international efforts in the context of climate challenges and water scarcity.The diplomatic corps was also presented with the candidacy of Lyazzat Kaltayeva for election to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities for the term 2027–2030.Kaltayeva outlined her priorities, focusing on ensuring equal access to education, employment and social inclusion, and reaffirmed her commitment to the principles of inclusivity, non-discrimination, and the promotion of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1193867?lang=kk

A meeting of the Kostanay Region Digital Headquarters was held under the chairmanship of the regional head, Kumar Aksakalov. The Head of State declared 2026 the Year of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence.Within the agenda, the issue of implementing the Strategy for building "smart cities" in the Kostanay Region was considered.A report was presented by the head of the Department of Informatization, Provision of Public Services and Archives of the Kostanay Region Akimat, Azamat Kashiev. Co-reporters included the Akim of the city of Kostanay, Marat Zhundubaev, the acting head of the Department of Energy and Housing and Communal Services of the Kostanay Region Akimat, Azamat Sabirzhan, as well as the director of ECO-SERVICE-2030 LLP, Vitaliy Siukhov.The meeting presented the current results of the digitalization of the city of Kostanay and the region's housing and communal services, implemented within the framework of the Republic of Kazakhstan's "Smart City" Reference Standard.It was noted that by the end of 2025, 6 key digital projects with a total value of approximately 242 million tenge had been implemented in the regional center. Among the priority areas are the development of the Situation Center and the "AiKey" information system, the introduction of digital control services in the utility sector, and the development of the urban digital platform "Smart Qostanai," which integrates 78 services for the population.Special attention during the meeting was paid to issues of urban infrastructure development. Measures for automating street lighting, modernizing traffic light facilities, introducing "smart" bus stops, digitalizing utility service accounting, and improving public safety levels were considered.Projects planned for implementation in 2026 were also discussed. They are aimed at further introducing artificial intelligence technologies, developing video surveillance systems, and implementing pilot solutions in the areas of "smart" transport and urban environment monitoring.During the meeting, the regional Akim, Kumar Aksakalov, emphasized the strategic importance of the region's digitalization:"We must systematically make efforts to transform the region into a modern digital region. Within the current year, the launch of a number of projects to introduce advanced technologies, including solutions in the field of artificial intelligence, is envisaged. However, not only the technologies themselves are important, but also their quality, as well as their real contribution to the region's economy. More than 900 industrial enterprises operate in the region; 117 industrial 'smart' robots have been introduced at the KIA and KamlitKZ plants (in 2023, there were only 3). 28 robots are also used in the mining industry. In agriculture, 100% of arable land, 90% of pastures, and 95% of hayfields have been digitized. In livestock farming, 7 modern 'smart' dairy farms are operational, and precision farming technologies have been introduced in crop production. Significant progress is also observed in the Smart City direction — over the past three years, the number of cameras connected to the Regional Operational Management Center has increased from 102 in 2023 to 285 in 2025, that is, by 2.8 times."Following the meeting, the necessity of continuing systematic work on digitalization aimed at improving the quality of life of the population, the efficiency of urban management, and the formation of a modern, safe, and technologically advanced urban environment was noted.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1193644?lang=kk

Within the framework of the event, you will have the opportunity to:familiarize yourself with current vacancies in government agencies;receive consultations on the procedure for entering the civil service;learn about the requirements for candidates and the stages of the competitive selection;ask questions to representatives of government institutions.📅 Date: April 10, 2026📍 Venue: 98 Pushkin Street (the "Ai-komek" building)🕒 Time: 11:00 AMInvited to participate are: graduates of educational institutions, young professionals, unemployed youth, as well as all interested citizens.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1193620?lang=kk

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Astana, April 2, 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev received the Ambassador of Mongolia to the Republic of Kazakhstan Dorj Bayarkhuu on the occasion of the completion of his diplomatic mission.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and future prospects of Kazakh-Mongolian cooperation. The positive dynamics of political dialogue, as well as the steady expansion of interaction in priority areas were noted.Particular attention was paid to the schedule of upcoming bilateral visits and events at various levels planned for the current year as well as cooperation within multilateral frameworks.For his part, the Ambassador expressed gratitude for the support extended during his diplomatic mission and reaffirmed Mongolia’s readiness to further strengthen cooperation with Kazakhstan based on mutual respect and trust.At the conclusion of the meeting, Yermek Kosherbayev on behalf of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev presented Dorj Bayarkhuu with the Order of “Dostyk” (Friendship) of II degree, in recognition of his contribution to the development of bilateral relations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1192937?lang=kk

In the city of Arkalyk, the work to provide housing for the population is consistently ongoing. This year, as part of the implementation of the instructions of the Head of State to support socially vulnerable segments of the population, another significant project has been realized.Thus, at the address 51 Shakshaka Zhanibek Street, an 18-apartment residential building has been commissioned, and families in need are already celebrating their housewarming.It is worth noting that work in this direction in the city is carried out in stages. In 2025, a 48-apartment residential building at 13 Baitursynov Street was renovated and transferred to socially vulnerable categories of citizens. In 2026, a 55-apartment residential building at 12 Baitursynov Street was also purchased for 983 million tenge and provided to families in need.The new apartment building has also been fully modernized in accordance with modern requirements. The facility was purchased for 281 million 967 thousand tenge with the aim of providing housing for socially vulnerable categories of citizens. The building includes 12 two-room and 6 three-room apartments.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1192474?lang=kk

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Akims of the Kostanay region, Kumar Aksakalov, visited the villages of Ayet and Varvarinka in the Beimbet Maylin district during a working trip, where he familiarized himself with the progress of flood control measures.To protect the region's settlements from floods, measures have been carried out for bank reinforcement works, the construction and strengthening of protective embankments, the building of diversion channels, and the erection of earth fills. Work continues to prevent potential flooding. Not a single household in the region has been flooded.As of today, the total water volume in the two major reservoirs is at 70% capacity (939.51 million m3), against a standard of 1.4 billion m3.A task force of 2,815 personnel, 392 units of equipment, 123 watercraft units, and 336 motor pumps has been designated for flood and inundation response.Since the beginning of March this year, water passage structures have been cleared. Round-the-clock duty has been organized in flood-prone areas.The flood situation is under special control.In the Beimbet Maylin district, two ice jams were observed on the Ayet River: the first in the village of Ayet, the second in the village of Mayskoye.Thanks to the riverbed clearing and deepening works carried out last year, as well as the preventive measures this year, ice drift began on both sections of the Ayet River by the evening of April 1, and water flow was restored.The peak of the high-risk period has passed. The situation is stable, and there is no cause for concern. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1192361?lang=kk

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Astana, April 1, 2026 – Bilateral interagency consultations were held under the chairmanship of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Oleхandr Mischenko.During the meeting, the parties discussed pressing issues of bilateral cooperation in trade, economic, investment, and cultural and humanitarian spheres.Particular emphasis was placed on increasing mutual trade turnover, expanding cooperation in agriculture, improving logistics, and diversifying exports.At the conclusion of the meeting, the sides agreed to continue the dialogue between their foreign ministries in order to further strengthen bilateral cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1192136?lang=kk

Astana, April 1, 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Faisal Alkahtani.During the meeting, the two sides discussed the pressing issues of regional and global agenda, including the situation in the Middle East, as well as the current state of bilateral cooperation.Minister Kosherbayev expressed concern over the dangerous military escalation in the region and emphasized the importance of resolving conflicts through diplomatic means in accordance with the principles of international law. In this regard, the Kingdom's important role in de-escalating the conflict and stabilizing the situation was highlighted.The Kazakh Foreign Minister expressed gratitude to the Saudi Ambassador for his assistance in evacuating Kazakh citizens from the Kingdom. It was noted that ensuring the safety and return of compatriots to the homeland is a priority for our country.For his part, the Saudi diplomat confirmed his readiness to closely collaborate with the Kazakh Foreign Ministry to deepen our multifaceted bilateral cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1192128?lang=kk

With the onset of the flood period in the region, efforts to ensure the safety of the population have been intensified. The flood situation in the region is under the special control of the head of the region."To date, the total water volume in two large reservoirs is 939.5 million m3, which is 70% of capacity, against a norm of 1.4 billion m3. A task force of 2,815 personnel, 392 units of equipment, 123 watercraft, and 336 motor pumps has been designated for flood and inundation response," noted the regional Akim, Kumar Aksakalov.On the roads, there are 3 overflows, of which 1 is of republican significance and 2 are of district significance.The overflow on the road to the village of Karynsaldy in the Amangeldy district has been eliminated, and traffic has been restored.There is 1 settlement (the village of Mirnoye in the city of Arkalyk) without transport access.No instances of washouts have been recorded in the region. No flooding of private residential houses has been registered in the region, and there are no flooded houses under monitoring. The constructed barrier made it possible to prevent water from reaching nearby houses.More than 1.3 million cubic meters of snow have been removed from the regions.Cleaning of aryks (3) and drainage canals (51) is underway, reinforcement of protective embankments (2,515 m) is being carried out, snow removal from residential yards (1,578 households) has been organized, and over 8,500 bags of inert materials have been laid.Blasting operations to break up ice on rivers and water bodies in the region have been completed. The volume of work performed amounted to 225 thousand cubic meters.To carry out preventive flood control measures and pre-position forces and means in the regions, consolidated task forces totaling 272 personnel, 32 units of equipment, and 7 watercraft were dispatched from March 16 to 27 of this year to the city of Arkalyk and the Amangeldy, Zhangeldin, Nauryzym, Karasu, and Auliekol districts.As part of flood control measures, evacuation points, feeding stations, and temporary accommodation centers for the population have been established in rural settlements prone to flooding. Currently, round-the-clock duty is organized at flood-prone sections of the region, and constant monitoring of the situation is ensured. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1192124?lang=kk

Kumar Aksakalov, the Akim of the Kostanay Region, paid a working visit to the villages of Karamyrza and Oktyabrskoye in the Karasu district, where he reviewed flood control measures. The district has prepared 20 thousand bags, 450 thousand units of inert materials, and mobilized over 110 personnel and 20 pieces of equipment.As of now, no incidents of residential house flooding have been registered in the village of Karamyrza. In the spring of 2025, work was carried out to embank 56 flood-prone yards in Karamyrza. To date, additional embankment work has been completed for the village. 1000 units of bag containers have been laid.Additionally, clearance of drainage channels into the Tyuntyugur River is being conducted.The first and second stage hydraulic structures on the river ensure the safe passage of floodwaters on the Tyuntyugur River.The first stage was commissioned in 1956, the second – in 1972. Over decades of service, the structures have undergone significant wear.To ensure the safe passage of floodwaters and prevent flooding, repairs to the hydraulic structures were carried out in 2025.The repair work was completed in December 2025. This has not only restored the facilities but also extended their service life and protected adjacent areas from the threat of flooding.Currently, 8 units of heavy machinery and 10 personnel are deployed on duty at the hydraulic structures.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1192123?lang=kk

Under the chairmanship of the Akim (Governor) of the Kostanay Region, Kumar Aksakalov, a regular meeting of the regional headquarters for coordinating the activities of state bodies on drug addiction prevention and countering drug-related crime was held. The meeting was attended by heads of law enforcement and state agencies, as well as, via video conference, the akims (mayors/heads) of cities and districts of the region.Statistics for the first two months of the current year show a decrease in the number of registered drug-related offenses. However, the volume of substances seized from circulation has increased 10-fold (exceeding 220 kg) compared to the same period last year. Over 2.3 thousand bank cards and 703 crypto wallets used in criminal schemes have been blocked. Property worth 371 million tenge has been seized in connection with 38 criminal cases.This trend confirms that preventive measures combined with targeted operational work yield the expected effect, allowing for the neutralization of criminal activity and the disruption of major distribution channels, including those using cryptocurrency for transactions.In the context of implementing the Law "On the Prevention of Offenses," which came into force on March 2, 2026, the head of the region emphasized that the focus should shift from punitive measures to prevention and providing early assistance to at-risk youth.The akims of cities and districts have been instructed to ensure the real involvement of non-governmental organizations, enhance the activities of youth resource centers in blocking drug-related graffiti and internet advertising, and engage opinion leaders and experts to build a conscious immunity to drug use.Only through a comprehensive approach, combining the efforts of the state, society, and citizens, and applying modern, targeted, and more effective methods, will we be able to effectively counter the drug threat and ensure the safety of our citizens.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1192086?lang=kk

Another meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission on Crime Prevention was held at the akimat (administration) of the Kostanay region. The meeting was chaired by the akim (governor) of the Kostanay region, Kumar Aksakalov, with the participation of the heads of law enforcement and state bodies.During the meeting, issues relevant to the region were considered - crime prevention in the cities of Kostanay and Rudny, as well as the ongoing preventive work with minors.The akims of the cities of Kostanay and Rudny reported on the work being done, problems in their regions, and informed about upcoming plans to improve public safety.On the issue of protecting the rights and interests of children, the Commissioner for Children's Rights of the Kostanay region, N.Z. Basenova, the Deputy Head of the Regional Police Department, K.A. Mendybaev, and the Head of the Education Department, A.E. Ibrayeva, were heard.The Chairman of the commission pointed out the need to strengthen interdepartmental cooperation, increase the targeted nature of preventive measures, and take measures to timely identify persons in the "risk group".Following the meeting, a number of instructions were given to improve the effectiveness of the ongoing preventive work based on the principle of "zero" tolerance.Prevention, detection, and the inevitability of punishment should become a unified set of measures for each offense.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1192080?lang=kk