Astana, September 16, 2025 – Bilateral political consultations were held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, chaired by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Yermukhambet Konuspayev and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Pavel Utyupin.During the consultations, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of Kazakh-Belarusian cooperation in bilateral and multilateral formats, exchanged views on further interaction within regional integration associations and other international organizations, and also “compared the notes” on the schedule of upcoming bilateral events.Following the meeting, an agreement was reached to continue close cooperation between the foreign ministries in order to further strengthen bilateral partnership across the entire spectrum of multifaceted Kazakh-Belarusian cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1069131?lang=kk

Almaty region, September 16, 2025 – A solemn ceremony was held to sign the investment agreement and lay the foundation stone for Carlsberg Kazakhstan’s new non-alcoholic beverages plant. The event was attended by Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Gabidulla Ospankulov, representatives of the Government of Kazakhstan, Akimat of Almaty region, diplomatic corps, as well as senior management of Carlsberg Group and PepsiCo.Chairman Ospankulov noted that the implementation of the project confirms Kazakhstan’s favorable investment climate and the strategic importance of partnership with global companies. According to him, the groundbreaking of the plant demonstrates investors’ confidence in the country’s policies to improve the business environment.“During its years of presence in Kazakhstan, Carlsberg Group has invested around 640 million US dollars. The new project with an investment volume of 344 million dollars confirms the company’s long-term commitment and will become a driver of the region’s food industry development. The launch of the plant will create hundreds of jobs, expand the use of local raw materials, and contribute to the growth of the country’s export potential,” he said.In his speech, the head of the Investment Committee also emphasized that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and JSC “NC Kazakh Invest” are ready to provide full support for the project, including measures to develop related industries and expand localization.Significant attention is being paid to the development of local related industries. The share of local content in the company’s procurement structure is 80%, covering items such as barley, wheat, aluminum cans, glass bottles, and cardboard, which are almost entirely purchased from Kazakhstani producers.“The new plant is not just a production site. It is a symbol of our long-term commitments in Kazakhstan. This is an investment that will bring new jobs, modern technologies, and a significant contribution to the development of the local economy. Upon completion, it will become one of the most modern and sustainable plants in the region, fully meeting international standards,” emphasized Carlsberg Group CEO Jacob Aarup-Andersen.The new plant will be built on a 17-hectare site in Ili district of Almaty region. Its production capacity will be about 1 billion liters of beverages per year. The total investment in the project is estimated at 344 million US dollars. More than 230 new jobs are expected to be created. The products will be manufactured under PepsiCo license and supplied to the markets of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. The plant is scheduled to be commissioned in 2026.The plant will be built in accordance with international standards of quality, environmental friendliness, and energy efficiency, which will strengthen Kazakhstan’s position in the beverages market and promote the development of new technologies and brands.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1069132?lang=kk

Astana, September 16, 2025 – On the sidelines of the VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, Akan Rakhmetullin, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan met with Miguel Angel Moratinos, the High Representative of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, who is also the UN Special Envoy on Combating Islamophobia.The parties discussed topical issues of the development of the intercivilizational and interreligious dialogue, as well as the role of Kazakhstan in promoting the global agenda of peace and mutual understanding.The First Deputy Minister Rakhmetullin stressed that for many years Kazakhstan has been an initiator and an active participant in international efforts aimed at strengthening trust and cooperation between representatives of different religions and cultures. In this context, it was emphasized that the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, which has grown into a respected global platform for open dialogue, holds particular significance.The interlocutors confirmed their intention to continue close cooperation in promoting the ideas of mutual respect, tolerance and solidarity in the international arena.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1069112?lang=kk

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Astana, September 15, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov held a meeting with Martin Roger, Undersecretary for Political Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia.During the meeting, they discussed a wide range of issues, including the deepening of bilateral cooperation in the political, trade and economic, investment, and cultural-humanitarian areas.Deputy Minister Issetov emphasized that Estonia is an important and reliable partner of Kazakhstan in the Baltic Sea region. In particular, both parties noted their interest in further developing the traditionally friendly relations between the two countries.The diplomats agreed to consider new practical steps to expand trade, economic ties and implement investment projects. In this context, they touched upon the implementation of the decisions adopted following the 7th session of the Kazakh-Estonian Intergovernmental Commission on Economic and Scientific-Technical Cooperation, which took place in January 2025 in Tallinn.Special attention was also given to enhancing cooperation in the fields of transport and logistics. Interest was expressed in establishing trade routes connecting Central Asia and Europe.Following the meeting, the schedule of upcoming events including plans for reciprocal high-level visits was reviewed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1068721?lang=kk

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With the participation of the Ethics Commissioner of the Akim's office of Kostanay region K.Syundikov and Deputy akim of the city of Rudny, Commissioner for Ethics of the city of Rudny Saktaganova T.S. before leaving for the village of Kachar, a meeting was held with public activists and the expert community of the village.A public discussion of the actual problems of the settlement took place in order to proactively respond to the demands of the population and determine the results required by society.Residents were informed about the principles of an Open and Listening state, the concept of "Law and Order", ethical standards and anti-corruption norms, and feedback channels.The meeting participants raised a number of issues related to the improvement of the territory, the payment of social benefits, the shortage of teaching and medical staff, an increase in the budget for infrastructure development, stray dogs, housing for specialists, the minimum wage, and the quality of medical care for residents of the village in Rudny.The akim of the village of Kachar, M.K. Raimbekova, was given recommendations on the organization of the work of the apparatus.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1068013?lang=kk

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Today, the tourism industry is a fairly promising area of activity that directly affects the development of related sectors of the economy such as trade, catering and the provision of hotel services.According to the results of the first half of the current year, the volume of services provided by accommodation facilities amounted to 2.0 billion tenge, an increase of 33.2% compared to the previous year.The number of Kazakh citizens who visited the region amounted to 121.9 thousand people, the number of foreign tourists amounted to 6.0 thousand people, the number of rooms amounted to 6331 beds.In general, 2 sanatoriums, 1 rehabilitation center, 94 hotels, 2 motels, 4 hostels, and 14 recreation centers operate in the region.The main tourist sites of interest among tourists are the Sosnovy Bor sanatorium, the Naurzumsky Nature Reserve and the Thermal Park, which are equipped with the necessary communications and "soft" infrastructure. Transport accessibility of these facilities is provided.Sanatorium-resort recreation is an important link in the development of tourism. Today, there are 2 sanatoriums and 14 recreation centers in the region.Basically, the facilities of the medical and wellness area are located in the resort area of the Altynsarinsky district, these are the Sosnovy Bor sanatorium, the Dzhailau health and entertainment complex, the Munich recreation center, and the Village in the Forest.It is worth noting that there are other interesting and promising places in the region for the development of health tourism.Such an object is the rehabilitation center named after him. Karabayeva in the Mendykara district, which resumed its activities after major repairs.Despite the low popularity of the tourism industry in our region, the tourism sector is gradually developing, new flights are being opened, investment projects are being launched, excursions are being conducted, etc.Thus, investment projects in the field of tourism are being implemented in the region.One of the most significant is the construction of a multifunctional tourist complex in the Amangeldy district. On its territory there are buildings built in the form of replicas of architectural monuments: the Taj Mahal in India, the Chichen Itza building in Mexico, the Eiffel Tower.A Wall of national memory has also been built on its territory, which contains 200 names of outstanding Kazakhstani figures, which have no analogues in the world.Also, for the convenience of tourists, a hotel, a restaurant, a summer amphitheater, sports and playgrounds have been built on its territory. In general, the project cost is 3.5 billion tenge, construction is scheduled to be completed this year.It is safe to say that this tour facility will become a center of attraction for tourists and will allow creating a full-scale tourist product in the Torgai region, which will include not only visits to the hub, but also a number of other facilities of interest to tourists located in the nearest regions.Thus, there are unique structures on the territory of the district - the Torgai geoglyphs (the Torgai swastika is located 22 km away, and the Ushtogai square is 125 km from the village of Amangeldy), which are of great interest to the scientific community and tourists.No less interesting object for guests and residents of the region are the "walking" dunes of "Kumkeshu" located at the entrance to the area.To organize recreation away from the daily hustle and bustle, a recreation center "Shanyrak" is being built in the Denisovsky district.The recreation center is located on a section of the Tobol River within the Verkhne-Tobolsk reservoir. To date, the first stage of the project has been completed: two comfortable beaches with shaded and children's areas, a pier for swimming, catamaran rentals, 6 comfortable houses designed for year-round living in the residential complex "Fishing Village" and 8 barbecue areas with gazebos have been built.It is also planned to build a year–round thermal complex "Baden Baden" in the region, the investor has acquired a franchise, allocated a plot of land, the estimated cost of the project is 3.5 billion tenge, the project is planned to be implemented by 2028.In addition, it is planned to build a hotel complex of the international Marriott hotel chain (Courtyard by Marriott Kostanay) in the city of Tobyl, Kostanay region, the project cost is 9.8 billion tenge. The hotel complex will consist of 9 floors with 141 rooms.Also, in the territory of Kostanay, it is planned to build a hotel complex of the international chain of Holiday Inn hotels ("Holiday Inn"), the project cost is 9.0 billion tenge, the complex will consist of 100 rooms.The reconstruction of the dormitory building for a hotel is underway at the Kostanay airport, the project cost is 600 million tenge.At the same time, in 2024, a project was implemented in Altynsarinsky district to build a recreation center "MUNCHEN" (Munich) in the amount of 700 million tenge.This year, the reconstruction of the former bus station building for a hotel complex was completed in Arkalyk, the project cost amounted to 200 million tenge.Also, by the end of this year, it is planned to complete the construction of the recreation area "Green House", located in Altynsara district, the project cost is 150 million tenge.In addition, in order to organize recreational activities and recreation, a project for the reconstruction of the Octopus water park began in Kostanay this year, the project cost is 11.2 billion tenge, the project capacity is 1,200 people. The project is scheduled to be completed in 2026.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1067260?lang=kk

Astana, September 11, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev held talks with Márton Ugrósdy, Deputy Secretary of State of the Prime Minister’s Office – Head of the Office of the Political Director of the Prime Minister of Hungary.During the meeting, the parties discussed a number of issues of cultural, humanitarian and economic cooperation within the framework of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS). Particular attention was paid to the prospects for cooperation in the field of higher education, science, artificial intelligence and innovation.Deputy Minister Bakayev referring to the State-of-the-Nation Address of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev dated September 8, 2025, emphasized that the Kazakh Government pays great attention to the introduction of AI in the country’s economy and is open to cooperation in the above areas.Deputy Secretary of State Ugrósdy noted the great potential for cooperation between universities of the member states of the OTS and emphasized the important coordinating role of the Secretariat of the Organization in these matters.In the context of economic cooperation, the sides exchanged views on current issues of further development and strengthening of the Turkic Investment Fund and agreed to continue cooperation in this direction.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1066726?lang=kk

Astana, September 11, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov met with Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to Kazakhstan Janne Heiskanen.During the talks, the parties discussed the state and prospects of bilateral cooperation in the political, trade and economic, investment and cultural-humanitarian spheres.Deputy Minister Issetov emphasized Kazakhstan’s interest in further advancing political dialogue and strengthening economic ties, including the participation of Finnish companies in innovative projects in Kazakhstan involving digital technologies and artificial intelligence.The interlocutors also exchanged views on pressing issues of the international and regional agenda, as well as the upcoming events within the framework of the UN and the OSCE.At the conclusion of the meeting, the sides confirmed their readiness to maintain active dynamics of Kazakh-Finnish interaction both bilaterally and multilaterally.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1066693?lang=kk

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Astana, September 10, 2025 – An international conference entitled “Making the SDGs Count for Central Asia Women with Disabilities” was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. This event marks the final stage of the project of the Central Asian Network of Women with Disabilities, supported by the “Kynnys” Association (Finland).The event was organized by the “Shyrak” Association of Women with Disabilities, the Central Asian Network of Women with Disabilities, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, the National Commission on Women’s Affairs and Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the “Kynnys” Association, and the OSCE Programme Office in Astana.During the conference, along with thematic analyses and recommendations for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in the context of ensuring the rights of women and girls with disabilities the experience of organizations of women with disabilities in Central Asia was presented.“Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals is a universal agenda aimed at the future. However, their implementation is impossible without considering the interests of vulnerable groups. Women and girls with disabilities are millions of citizens worldwide who must have equal access to education, healthcare, employment, and public life. Therefore, it is our common duty to ensure that no one is left behind or excluded from opportunities,” noted Olga Perepechina, Deputy Chairperson of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan.“Advancing the principles of inclusion and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals remain key priorities for Kazakhstan. We are convinced that by joining the efforts of states, international organizations, and civil society, it is possible to build an inclusive society in which women and girls with disabilities have equal opportunities for self-realization and active participation in all spheres of life. Kazakhstan stands ready to continue contributing to this common cause, remaining open to cooperation and the exchange of best practices,” resumed Alua Nadirkulova, Ambassador-at-Large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan.The conference makes a significant contribution to fulfilling the international commitments of Central Asian countries related to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, the provisions of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Supporting this event also demonstrates the OSCE’s contribution to promoting human rights, gender equality, and inclusion, as enshrined in the resolutions of the OSCE Ministerial Council and in the Organization’s strategic documents, such as the Helsinki Final Act and the 2004 OSCE Action Plan for the Promotion of Gender Equality.For 20 years (2005-2025), the Central Asian Network of Women with Disabilities, together with its partners, has been working to advance equality, rights, and opportunities for women with disabilities.The Network’s achievements include projects on advocacy of the rights of women with disabilities at national and international levels, the realization of reproductive rights by women with disabilities, running Independent Living Schools for girls with disabilities, removing negative stereotypes against women with disabilities, protection from violence, and the development of leadership educational programs. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1066359?lang=kk

  Astana, September 11, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu held a telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov.The foreign ministers discussed current issues and prospects for further development of bilateral cooperation, as well as the implementation of the agreements reached at the highest and high levels. They confirmed their mutual commitment to comprehensively strengthening the strategic partnership and alliance between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in the spirit of friendship and good-neighborliness.The parties emphasized the importance of deepening regional cooperation and joint efforts to strengthen stability in Central Asia, and “compared the notes” on topical issues of the international agenda, including the situation in the Middle East.During the conversation, the ministers also reviewed the schedule of upcoming events planned until the end of this year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1066344?lang=kk