An innovative electronic tabulation system has been introduced in the Almaty region, already delivering significant results!Now, kindergartens are equipped with technology that allows parents and staff to track attendance through QR codes and Face ID. This advancement has not only improved transparency and convenience but also resulted in substantial savings for the regional budget.As part of operational optimization and improved accountability, 29 private kindergartens have been closed. Previously, more than 2 billion tenge were allocated annually to fund these institutions.Within just a few months of launching the system, 1.2 billion tenge in budget funds have already been saved. The expected annual savings may exceed 2 billion tenge.The new system operates on the principle of full digital transparency: every child’s attendance is recorded automatically, data is available to parents in real time, and manual input is eliminated. Fraud is virtually impossible thanks to biometric identification.“This is not just a technological innovation — it’s a tool for restoring order. The system enables real-time attendance monitoring and eliminates any manipulation. Budget savings are a direct result of digitalization,” said Akyl Zhandos, Head of the Department of Digital Technologies of the Almaty Region.According to him, the project will serve as the foundation for further digital transformation in the education sector and will be scaled to other institutions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/1030653?lang=kk

Rio de Janeiro, July 7, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu continued his participation in the 17th BRICS Summit by speaking at the session titled “Environment, COP30, Global Health.”During the session, participants discussed a wide range of issues related to environmental protection, preparations for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30), and the strengthening of global healthcare systems.In his remarks, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan emphasized the importance of joint efforts to preserve ecosystems, protect forests, restore the Aral Sea, and curb the melting of glaciers.Highlighting the need to shift from response to prevention of climate threats, Minister Nurtleu called for the development of early warning systems, improved disaster preparedness, and enhanced multilateral coordination. In this regard, he presented Kazakhstan’s initiative to leverage national satellite technologies for climate monitoring and disaster forecasting.The Minister also devoted particular attention to global health issues. Kazakh side called on states to join the Global Coalition for the Development of Primary Health Care, which traces its origins to the 1978 Almaty Declaration – a landmark international document in the field of health.In conclusion, Minister Nurtleu stated: “Our countries are rich in resources, expertise and potential. But most of all – we are rich in shared interest. Kazakhstan stands ready to do more with BRICS – for people and for our planet. Let us act together – and act early. In this regard, I warmly invite you to the Regional Ecological Summit to be convened by Kazakhstan in 2026 in partnership with the United Nations.”The Minister also expressed gratitude to the Brazilian side for the warm welcome, excellent organization of the event, and the constructive atmosphere that fostered open dialogue and strengthened mutual understanding among countries of the Global South.On the sidelines of the Summit, the Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan held a bilateral meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan. The two sides discussed avenues for cooperation in both bilateral and multilateral formats, as well as other issues of mutual interest. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1030622?lang=kk

Rio de Janeiro, July 6, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu represented for the first time Kazakhstan as a partner country at the 17th BRICS Summit.The opening day of the Summit was attended by heads of state and government, high-level representatives of BRICS member and partner countries, as well as the heads of international organizations.The participants emphasized the need to strengthen multilateralism, ensure a just world order, and promote sustainable development. Key messages focused on the importance of expanding the representation of the Global South in global governance. Concerns were expressed over the escalation of armed conflicts, rising protectionism in international trade, and increasing geopolitical tensions.In his remarks, the Kazakh Foreign Minister underscored Kazakhstan’s commitment to promoting a just, inclusive, and sustainable world order based on the principles of the UN Charter and international law. “Astana pursues balanced and multivector foreign policy – building bridges, not walls – and fostering partnerships with all nations,” said Minister Nurtleu.The head of the Kazakh delegation expressed support for enhancing the role of Middle Powers from Asia, Africa, and Latin America in global decision-making processes. In this regard, the Summit participants’ attention was drawn to several of Kazakhstan’s international initiatives, including the establishment of the UN Regional Center for Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty, and the hosting of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions.Additionally, Minister Nurtleu emphasized Kazakhstan’s interest in deepening economic cooperation with BRICS countries and advancing digital technologies, noting the country’s achievements in this area. “Kazakhstan is ready to cooperate in promoting a human-centered, inclusive, and sustainable approach in the name of just and fair digital future,” he stated.On the margins of the Summit, the Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan held meetings with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Director-General of the World Health Organization Tedros Ghebreyesus, President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Jin Liqun, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Maxim Ryzhenkov. The discussions focused on priority areas of both multilateral and bilateral cooperation.The BRICS grouping (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa), established in 2006, accounts for 35% of the world’s land area, 50% of the global population, and 40% of the world’s GDP.BRICS currently includes 11 member states (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Ethiopia, Indonesia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Iran), and 10 partner countries (Kazakhstan, Belarus, Bolivia, Vietnam, Cuba, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda, and Uzbekistan). Additionally, representatives from Chile, Colombia, Türkiye, Uruguay, Palestine, Kenya, Mexico, the African Union, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, the New Development Bank, the UN, WTO, and WHO were invited to attend the Summit.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1030607?lang=kk

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Rio de Janeiro, 5 July 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu, who arrived in Rio de Janeiro to participate in the BRICS Summit, held a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil Mauro Vieira.The parties reviewed key aspects of bilateral cooperation across political, economic, investment, energy, and cultural-humanitarian areas and identified potential areas of engagement within international organizations.Minister Nurtleu emphasized that Kazakhstan views Brazil as a key partner and reliable friend in Latin America. “This year marks 32 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between our countries. These ties are characterized by a steady political dialogue, deepening economic exchanges, and active collaboration on the international stage,” he stated.Interlocutors stressed the importance of maintaining consistent dialogue and stepping up high-level exchanges as an effective tool for advancing mutual ties. In this regard, the Kazakh Foreign Minister invited his Brazilian counterpart to visit Astana.Special emphasis was placed on boosting economic interaction. Despite geographical distance, Brazil is Kazakhstan’s top trade partner in South America. In 2024, bilateral trade exceeded 257 million US dollars, and in the first quarter of 2025 alone, the turnover rose by 88%, reaching 104.2 million US dollars.The sides confirmed their shared interest in expanding joint efforts in priority sectors. “We are ready to strengthen our engagement in such areas as agriculture, manufacturing, transport, and logistics. It is essential to identify specific niches for mutually beneficial cooperation,” said Minister Vieira.The Kazakh side, in turn, proposed collaboration in promising fields such as mining, nuclear energy, aviation, fertilizer production, and other areas.Additionally, the ministers expressed interest in exchanging knowledge and technologies in the fields of renewable energy, digital innovation, and advanced technologies.During their discussion of the international agenda, the similarity of Astana and Brasília’s positions on key global issues was highlighted, along with their ongoing reciprocal support within multilateral frameworks, including the United Nations.Following the meeting, both foreign ministers reaffirmed their commitment to deepening dialogue and expanding joint action within BRICS and other global platforms. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1030473?lang=kk

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New York, July 3, 2025 – As part of his working visit to the United States, Alibek Kuantyrov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, held a series of meetings in Washington, New York, and San Francisco with representatives of international financial institutions and the private sector.At the World Bank, he met with Norma Loayza, Director of the Global Indicators Group for the Business Ready program. They discussed improving the methodology for assessing the investment climate, reflecting regional specificities, and the impact of non-tariff barriers on business activity. The Business Ready program, launched in 2024 as a replacement for Doing Business, includes Kazakhstan in its review starting in 2025. The Kazakh side confirmed its readiness to provide local data and participate in consultations to ensure accurate consideration of national specifics.With Stephanie Ashton, Vice President of Business Development at IG Global, the parties discussed prospects for implementing investment projects in the mining sector.An exchange of views also took place with the Bay Area Economic Institute and the SF Chamber of Commerce on Kazakhstan’s investment attractiveness and potential cooperation with Silicon Valley businesses.Meetings were held with several companies to explore project development in sustainable energy, raw material processing, biotechnology, and technological cooperation.With Windfall Bio, they discussed the application of microbiological technologies for methane capture and their potential use in Kazakhstan’s agribusiness sector.With Boardwurks, they touched upon the prospects for launching joint production of composite building materials from hemp.Astranis Space Technologies Corp. presented satellite communication solutions relevant for connecting Kazakhstan’s remote areas.At the Silkroad Innovation Hub, the parties discussed support for Kazakhstan’s startups, development of international acceleration programs, and conditions for enabling Digital Nomads from Kazakhstan to work in the U.S.These meetings marked an important step in advancing Kazakhstan’s economic diplomacy and promoting the country’s interests in key areas of technological and sustainable development.Summing up the meetings, Deputy Minister Kuantyrov emphasized that the United States remains one of Kazakhstan’s key investors, with total investment exceeding 62 billion US dollars. In this context, strengthening dialogue with U.S. partners is of particular importance for the implementation of new joint projects and building mutual trust.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1030328?lang=kk

Since the beginning of 2024, a grant financing program for social entrepreneurship entities has been successfully implemented in Kostanay region. As part of this initiative, entrepreneurs can receive up to 5 million tenge for the development of projects aimed at solving social problems. Financing is provided exclusively on a competitive basis, which ensures transparency and efficiency of selection. Special conditions for participation in the program are provided for entrepreneurs who are finalists of the "One Village, One Product" program. The participants of this initiative are engaged in the production of unique products exclusively from local raw materials, which contributes to the development of regional brands and rural entrepreneurship. One of the winners of the 2024 grant competition was the Unique School of Speed Reading and Intelligence Development LLP. This business project deservedly attracted the attention of the jury, because it is aimed at supporting one of the most vulnerable groups — children with autism spectrum disorders aged 1-4 years. The project was based on the introduction of the Denver Model of Early Intervention, a scientifically based approach that has proven effective in working with children with special needs. The goal of the program is to alleviate the symptoms of autism and accelerate the child's development in all key areas of life: social, emotional, speech and behavioral. Work with children is conducted in a playful way, which contributes to better adaptation, the formation of basic skills of self-service and interaction with the outside world. In addition, the center is actively working with parents.: They receive expert advice from specialists, training in effective strategies for interacting with their child, as well as constant feedback and support at all stages. Thanks to the grant, the entrepreneur was able to equip the center with modern equipment, purchase specialized toys and textbooks for working with children with special needs. Today, 45 children are taking classes at the Unikum Center, of which 15 are on the Denver model. A team of 12 specialists is working on the implementation of the program: speech pathologists, physical therapy coach, primary school teachers and others. In the near future, in accordance with the terms of the grant, it is planned to create additional jobs, which makes the project not only socially significant, but also economically useful for the region. The initiative on grant support for social business in Kostanay region clearly demonstrates how government mechanisms can contribute to solving acute social issues and the formation of an inclusive society.-translate it into Kazakh with meaning and literary languageSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1030085?lang=kk

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Astana, July 3, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Vassilenko received Ambassador of Latvia Irina Mangule on the occasion of the completion of her diplomatic mission in Kazakhstan.During the meeting, the diplomats reviewed the outcomes of their joint efforts, highlighting the positive dynamics in the development of Kazakh-Latvian relations across political, trade and economic, cultural, humanitarian and other areas. They paid particular attention to strengthening intergovernmental dialogue, expanding business and educational ties, and enhancing cooperation within international organizations.The Deputy Minister presented Irina Mangule with a Certificate of Honour on behalf of Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu, emphasizing her valuable contribution to strengthening bilateral relations and fostering mutual understanding between the peoples of Kazakhstan and Latvia.In her turn, having completed five years of productive work in Astana, the Latvian Ambassador expressed sincere gratitude to the Kazakh side for the warm hospitality and expressed hope for the continued development of constructive partnership.Deputy Minister Vassilenko extended his best wishes for Ambassador Mangule’s future endeavours.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1029493?lang=kk

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Astana, July 2, 2025 – First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Akan Rakhmetullin met with the Representative of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Central Asia Matilda Bogner.The parties discussed Kazakhstan’s political and democratic reforms, the country’s efforts to fulfil the UN international human rights treaties, as well as the outcome of Kazakhstan's membership in the Human Rights Council in 2022-2024.First Deputy Minister Rakhmetullin informed about systemic transformations in Kazakhstan in the field of human rights, including the improvement of national legislation in accordance with international standards.The interlocutors confirmed their intention to continue close cooperation to promote human rights at the national and international levels.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1028505?lang=kk

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