The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan held a regular meeting of the Coordination Council for Social Protection of Persons with Disabilities (hereinafter referred to as the Coordination Council), during which the Concept of Inclusive Policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan until 2030 (hereinafter referred to as the Concept) was presented, as well as issues of licensing organizations providing special social services and new approaches to regulating sign language issues were considered.The meeting was attended by deputies of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, representatives of central state and local executive bodies, as well as non-governmental organizations.During the event, Vice Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population Askarbek Ertayev announced that the implementation of 13 main areas within the framework of the Concept will begin this year: equality and non-discrimination; legal protection; increasing the level of social protection; inclusive labor market; health, habilitation and rehabilitation; inclusive education; involvement in public and political life; accessibility of a barrier-free environment and services; security in emergencies and climate hazards; personal and family life; cultural life, leisure and sports; educational work; monitoring and accounting.“The action plan for the implementation of the concept provides for 52 measures. The responsible executors of these measures are sectoral ministries and local executive bodies,” Askarbek Yertayev noted.Among the measures being implemented: developing standards for the development of a network of small-capacity homes and day care centers for children with disabilities, working out the issue of involving volunteer services in the process of providing special social services to people with disabilities, updating the rules for providing services for people with disabilities by car, Kazakhstan’s accession to the Marrakesh Treaty on Facilitating Access to Published Works for Blind and Visually Impaired Persons and Persons with Print Disabilities, other international human rights treaties, etc. There is a development of measures to create conditions.Also, during the meeting of the Coordination Council, the issue of licensing organizations providing special social services (hereinafter referred to as SSS) in the field of social protection of the population, which began in Kazakhstan on January 1 of this year, was considered.Licensing is one of the stages of modernizing the system of providing special social services provided by the Social Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan and is aimed at improving the quality of the SSS provided; ensuring the protection of the safety and rights of service recipients; establishing uniform standards for organizations providing SSS.The participants were informed about the progress of work in this area by the Chairman of the Committee for Regulation and Control in the Field of Social Protection, Tolegen Ospankulov.“As of February 6 of this year, 446 applications had been received, with a positive decision made on 249 applications. 197 applications were refused a license due to incomplete submission of a package of documents or non-compliance with qualification requirements. It should be noted that all organizations that received negative decisions can resubmit applications for licensing after matching the documents. "Statistics show that organizations that received a refusal will finalize the documentation, submit it for licensing and receive approval," Tolegen Ospankulov noted.According to the speaker, the main reasons for the refusal are the non-compliance of medical centers with the established requirements:- non-compliance with the types of medical licenses, staffing standards;- lack of a fire safety act;- non-compliance with the material and technical base; - lack of documents confirming the provision of food to service recipients;- non-compliance with the area of ​​​​bedrooms;- non-compliance with the requirements for accessibility for people with disabilities.Also, during the meeting, new approaches to regulating sign language issues in Kazakhstan, as well as the work plan of the working group on "Accessible Transport", were considered.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/933707

Akim of Almaty region Marat Sultangaziev visited the village of Bakbakty, Balkhash district, on a working trip and met with residents. The meeting discussed topical issues, and the main topic was the development of agriculture.There are more than 100 thousand cattle, 30 thousand horses, as well as 30 thousand sheep and goats in the district. Although sufficient fodder is prepared for livestock, farmers are facing difficulties due to water shortages. This prevents the expansion of arable land and reduces the productivity of some crops.Marat Sultangaziev instructed the responsible state bodies to work closely with farmers, provide a wide range of explanations about the possibilities of state support and introduce water-saving technologies. The meeting also considered issues of preparation for spring sowing.Akim of Balkhash district Azat Kutpanbetov reported on the socio-economic development of the district. At the end of the year, the volume of industrial production amounted to 3.4 billion tenge, the gross output of the agricultural sector amounted to 42 billion tenge, and the volume of investments amounted to 9 billion tenge. The BioCarbon plant was launched in the village of Bakanas. 1.6 thousand tons of fertilizers were purchased and irrigation works are underway. Within the framework of the "Village Trust" program, 133 residents were given soft loans, and 20 thousand hectares of unused land were returned to circulation.Within the framework of the "One Village - One Profession" project, 37 new facilities were opened, 100 people were employed. The construction of a 40-apartment housing complex was completed, a youth resource center was opened, and 35 apartments were purchased for socially vulnerable citizens.1,100 houses were supplied with gas, and 20 settlements were provided with centralized water supply. In addition, work on the reconstruction of water pipelines is ongoing.In the healthcare sector, the construction of paramedical and obstetric stations, medical clinics and doctor's offices is underway. Although the issue of three-shift training in the education system has been resolved, several schools require major repairs. 23 teachers have been involved in the sector, and 9 of them need to be provided with housing.During the meeting, residents raised the issues of the construction of social facilities, the condition of roads and water supply. The regional akim noted that water shortage is a major problem that directly affects the development of the region, and said that its solution will be a top priority.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/932677

Astana, February 6, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov met with a Nigerian business delegation led by Adeni Adesoji, a representative of the Kingdom of Ife, Executive Secretary of the Kazakhstan-Nigeria Business Council.During the meeting, the parties discussed opportunities for expanding trade, economic and investment ties, as well as prospects for cooperation in the mining industry, agriculture, transport, logistics, IT and energy sectors. During the talks, special attention was paid to strengthening the political dialogue between Kazakhstan and Nigeria. In this regard, the meeting of President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Nigeria Boli Ahmed Tinubu was held in Abu Dhabi in January 2025 within the framework of the international summit "Sustainable Development Week".A. Kuantyrov noted that there is great potential for expanding cooperation between Kazakhstan and Nigeria. According to him, Nigeria can become an important partner that will give impetus to the expansion of Kazakhstan's ties on the African continent."Kazakhstan and Nigeria have great opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation in key areas of the economy. We are ready to expand trade relations, jointly develop infrastructure and investment projects, as well as deepen political dialogue. I am confident that our work in this direction will strengthen partnership between the two countries and open up new opportunities for business and economic growth," the Deputy Minister said.In turn, A. Adesoji said that Nigeria is interested in developing bilateral cooperation with Kazakhstan and noted the importance of Kazakhstan as a strategic partner in Central Asia. He expressed confidence that expanding economic and investment ties between the two countries will open up new opportunities for business, create jobs and develop technological exchange.In addition, the parties paid special attention to the development of transport infrastructure and logistics. Kazakhstan's participation in international transport corridors may contribute to increasing trade flows between Asia and Africa.The talks discussed the visit of the Kazakh delegation to Nigeria, scheduled for February 2025. During the visit, meetings will be held with representatives of the Nigerian Government and business groups, and cooperation projects in priority areas will be considered. The Kazakh side expressed confidence that this visit will be an important step towards strengthening bilateral partnership.As a result of the meeting, the parties agreed to continue the dialogue and intensify cooperation at all levels, including through sectoral consultations and business forums.Reference: The Kingdom of Ife is one of the ancient states located in the territory of modern Nigeria, with a rich historical and cultural heritage. Ife, one of the oldest kingdoms in Africa, is known as the ancestral homeland of the Yoruba people and an important center of African civilization.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/933301

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Amman, February 13, 2025 – A solemn ceremony of presenting credentials of the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Talgat Shaldanbay as Ambassador of Kazakhstan concurrently to Palestine to the President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas was held.The ceremony took place in Amman and followed by an audience with the President of Palestine, during which key issues of strengthening Kazakh-Palestinian relations were discussed. Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Palestine Mohammed Mustafa and Advisor to the President of Palestine on Diplomatic Affairs Majdi Al-Khaldi attended the meeting.Ambassador Shaldanbay conveyed to President Abbas a greeting from President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. He also assured that, as Ambassador, he would make every effort to develop friendly relations between Kazakhstan and Palestine on a bilateral basis and within the framework of international organizations.In turn, President of Palestine warmly noted his visit to Astana in October 2022 and conveyed his best wishes to President of Kazakhstan.President Abbas wished success and fruitful work to Ambassador Shaldanbay for the benefit of bilateral cooperation. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/938137

Astana, February 13, 2025 - Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu received Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ali Akbar Jokar.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral cooperation, as well as upcoming events aimed at developing political, economic, cultural and humanitarian ties.The Kazakh Foreign Minister emphasized the importance of Iran as a reliable partner and noted the need to take concrete steps to deepen trade and economic cooperation. In this context, a special role is assigned to the Kazakhstan-Iran Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation, the next meeting of which is scheduled for the first half of 2025 in Kazakhstan.Separate attention was paid to the development of transport and logistics cooperation, including the expansion of transit routes.In addition, the diplomats exchanged views on topical issues of the regional and global agendas, as well as discussed interaction within multilateral organizations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/937830

Brussels, February 13, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Roman Vassilenko, held a series of meetings with representatives of key European Union institutions to discuss the prospects for deepening Kazakhstan-EU cooperation and strengthening regional partnerships in Central Asia.Discussions focused on priority areas of collaboration, including transport and infrastructure projects, sustainable development, energy partnerships, and the resilience of supply chains.During meetings with Luc Devigne, Deputy Managing Director of the European External Action Service (EEAS), and Viviane Loonela, Chief of Staff to the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, the sides addressed bilateral cooperation, emphasizing political dialogue, economic collaboration, and preparations for upcoming joint events.Key upcoming engagements were discussed, including the EU-Central Asia Ministerial Meeting in Ashgabat, the first EU-Central Asia Summit in Samarkand, and the Astana International Forum to be held in the first half of 2025.Both sides expressed mutual interest in further strengthening engagement in strategically significant areas, such as critical raw materials, green energy, and transport corridors, including the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route.“The timing of these meetings in Brussels is significant given the broad scope of our cooperation, the dynamic nature of our relations with the EU, the evolving foreign policy priorities of the new European Commission, and the rapidly changing geopolitical landscape,” noted Vassilenko. “The substantive and positive nature of the discussions reinforces our confidence in the long-term development of our mutually beneficial partnership.”Further discussions on regional development and infrastructure projects were held with Pēteris Ustubs, Director for International Partnerships at the European Commission, and Lucie Shestakova, Chief of Staff to the EU Commissioner for International Partnerships. The meetings explored joint projects aimed at developing transport corridors, modernizing logistics networks, and promoting sustainable energy and digital solutions.Energy cooperation and supply chain resilience were also in focus of the discussion. The sides exchanged views on advancing green energy initiatives, including the expansion of renewable energy sources and cooperation in low-carbon technologies.In a meeting with Olof Skoog, EU Special Representative for Human Rights (who assumes the role of Deputy Secretary-General of the EEAS from March 1), discussions centered on stability and security in Central Asia, as well as the constructive cooperation on the rule of law and humanitarian initiatives. Kazakhstan reaffirmed the importance of multilateral collaboration in these areas and expressed readiness to strengthen coordination with the EU.During a meeting with Giusi Princi, Chair of the European Parliament Delegation for Relations with Central Asia, plans were outlined for expanding interparliamentary cooperation between Kazakhstan and the EU. She welcomed Kazakhstan’s ongoing reforms under the leadership of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, recognizing their significance for democratic development and greater transparency in governance.They paid special attention to enhancing parliamentary dialogue, including experience-sharing and maintaining active engagement on key bilateral and regional issues. In this context, both sides stressed the importance of regular meetings and stronger parliamentary diplomacy mechanisms to advance joint initiatives and align legislative approaches.The meetings reaffirmed the commitment of Kazakhstan and the EU to further strengthen dialogue and expand practical collaboration across various sectors. Both sides expressed their readiness to continue working on joint initiatives, laying the groundwork for a sustainable and long-term partnership.For reference: The European Union is Kazakhstan’s largest trade and investment partner, accounting for approximately one-third of Kazakhstan’s foreign trade and accumulated foreign direct investment (FDI). Trade turnover in 2024 amounted to 48.7 billion dollars, with Kazakhstan’s exports at 38.1 billion and imports at 10.6 billion (+36.7%). FDI from EU countries in the first three quarters of 2024 totaled 6.4 billion US dollars.Kazakhstan is the first country in Central Asia to sign an Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA) with the EU, covering 29 areas of cooperation, including international and regional security, trade, investment, infrastructure development, innovation, culture, sports, and tourism.More than 3,000 companies with European capital operate in Kazakhstan, including major multinational corporations such as Shell, Schneider, Eni, Total, Air Liquide, Alstom, Siemens, and others. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/937860

A meeting of the regional commission for social partnership and regulation of social and labor relations was held in the regional center. It was attended by representatives of the Federation of Trade Unions of Kazakhstan, headed by Chairman Satybaldy Dauletalin, as well as heads of government agencies, employers and trade unions of Kostanay region.Main issues on the agenda:•Implementation of the Presidential Decree on the Year of Working Professions;•Prevention of occupational injuries;•Wage arrears and measures to eliminate them.The development of working professions is a priority of state policyOne of the key areas was the discussion of the Year of Working Professions, announced by the President of Kazakhstan. The development of the vocational education system and the creation of modern conditions for the training of specialists is an important step towards strengthening the country's human resources potential. Government agencies, employers and trade unions should work closely together to achieve these objectives.Safe working conditions and timely payment of wages are the key to stabilityAnother important issue of the meeting was ensuring safe working conditions and reducing occupational injuries. Representatives of the State Labor Inspectorate presented statistics on the situation in the region and measures taken to improve it.Special attention was paid to the problem of wage arrears. As Akim of the region Kumar Aksakalov emphasized, this issue is under constant control. Employers are responsible for the timely payment of salaries, and government agencies continue to work systematically to eliminate arrears.The role of trade unions in protecting workers' rightsThe governor of the region noted that trade unions should operate in all labor collectives – a reliable tool for protecting workers' rights. Compliance with labor laws, decent pay and safe working conditions are the foundation of social stability."Trade unions are not only the protection of labor rights, but also a mechanism for dialogue between employers and employees. It is important that they are present in all organizations and enterprises, acting as a guarantor of social justice," Kumar Aksakalov emphasized.Following the meeting of the commission, instructions were given to strengthen control over the labor rights of employees, develop the trade union movement and reduce wage arrears. The issues of protection of labor rights and social guarantees will remain among the key areas of work of the regional authorities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/937921

At the 2025 Asian Games, the Kazakhstan men's ski team won a bronze medal in the 4x7.5 km relay. The national team included two representatives of the Kostanay region - Nail Bashmakov and Vladislav Kovalev.The Kazakhstan skiers demonstrated a high level of training and a worthy fight, losing only to the strongest rivals from China and Japan. This is further proof that the domestic school of winter sports is successfully developing, and our athletes are capable of showing high results in the international arena.The Akim of the Kostanay region congratulated his fellow countrymen on their well-deserved award:"You showed excellent technique, endurance and team spirit. Your medal is a source of pride not only for the region, but for the whole country. I wish you new victories and great achievements!"The Kostanay region is rightfully proud of its skiers, who have been among the strongest in the country for many years. The region continues to develop sports infrastructure and support talented athletes, creating conditions for training new champions.We congratulate our skiers on the bronze medal and wish them further victories!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/937273

A new service has been introduced in the Kostanay Regional Hospital — remote medical consultations. This is a significant innovation that allows residents of remote settlements to receive qualified medical care without leaving their district.The service was launched at the end of 2024 and already in January 2025, specialists of the regional hospital conducted 13 online consultations. Most often, patients consulted a urologist and a neurologist, but all specialists in the therapeutic and surgical fields have the opportunity to receive a consultation. It is important to note that this year, scarce specialists — a hematologist and an allergist — arrived at the hospital, which expands the possibilities of medical care.How does an online consultation work?Remote consultations are conducted only for patients who have already had an initial offline appointment. The doctor prescribes examinations that the patient undergoes at his district clinic, and then transmits the results — tests, images — in electronic format. Based on them, the specialist conducts an online consultation, most often via the WhatsApp messenger.– This is especially convenient for elderly patients and those who do not have the opportunity to travel to the regional center often, – notes the head of the outpatient clinic Saule Mendykulova.Saving time and moneyRural residents have already appreciated the benefits of the new service. For example, Svetlana Klein, a resident of the Fyodorovsky district, notes that remote consultation significantly simplifies the process of receiving medical care:– For us, every trip to Kostanay means additional expenses and physical exertion, especially for the elderly. Now you can simply send the results of examinations and receive doctor's recommendations online, – Svetlana shares.Additional medical servicesThe regional hospital is also expanding the range of available medical examinations. Now patients are offered comprehensive diagnostic programs Check-up in cardiology, neurology, endocrinology, urology. All examinations are carried out within one day, and the patient receives the results and recommendations immediately.In addition, a minor surgery service is planned to be launched in the near future, which will allow a number of medical issues to be resolved on an outpatient basis, without the need for a long hospital stay.For detailed information on remote consultations, diagnostic services and appointments, please contact the registry of the Kostanay Regional Hospital or the unified patient support service.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/937668

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Ankara, 12 February 2025 – Kazakhstan and Türkiye held bilateral consultations on consular affairs in Ankara, chaired by Azamat Aubekov, Director of the Consular Service Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Ali Murat Başçeri, Director General of the Consular Services Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye. Representatives from competent authorities of both sides also participated in the discussion.The consultations, conducted in a spirit of constructive dialogue, focused on key areas of mutual interest. Delegates engaged in comprehensive discussions aimed at strengthening mechanisms for safeguarding the rights and interests of citizens of both countries, expanding the legal-treaty framework governing consular relations, and addressing other pressing bilateral matters.Participants underscored the significance of such high-level engagements in fostering deeper brotherly ties between Kazakhstan and Türkiye. They emphasized that regular consultations serve as a vital platform for enhancing interagency coordination and advancing pragmatic cooperation between consular authorities.Concluding the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their shared resolve to deepen collaboration across the full spectrum of consular affairs. Sides further agreed to maintain the momentum of bilateral dialogue by convening consular consultations on a regular basis, underscoring their commitment to exploring new avenues for partnership in service of mutual prosperity and citizen welfare.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/936926

Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov met with students of the KRU named after Akhmet Baitursynuly, students enrolled in a dual degree program implemented jointly with the University of Minnesota. This is one of the examples of government support for young people, which allows them to obtain an international diploma without going abroad.The President of the country instructed to build the educational system in such a way that young people could receive high-quality education in Kazakhstan. This reduces the financial burden on families and prevents the leakage of valuable personnel. Kostanay region has implemented this approach, opening up opportunities for world-class higher education in its native region.During the meeting, the mayor stressed that the region is actively developing in three key areas:• Mechanical engineering – launch of the KIA automobile plant, construction of a localization center for automotive components.• Ferrous metallurgy – Kamlit plant and construction of a hot briquetted iron plant in Rudny.• Processing of agricultural products – the construction of a factory for deep processing of wheat, which will create products with high added value.All of these productions are high-tech and require qualified specialists in the field of software, digitalization and automated systems. That is why students studying under the dual degree program in the field of IT will be in maximum demand at new enterprises in the region. Career prospects and decent wages are opening up for them.Kostanay region continues to work on creating favorable conditions for young people, from quality education to stable employment. Today's students are the future of the region's economy, and we are doing everything so that they can realize their potential in their native land.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/936864

London, February 11, 2025 – Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom continue to steadily expand their bilateral strategic dialogue and cooperation. Having marked a symbolic anniversary on January 19 – the 33rd year since the establishment of diplomatic relations – the two countries held the 8th meeting of the Kazakhstan-UK Strategic Dialogue in London on February 11. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Roman Vassilenko and UK Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Stephen Doughty chaired the meeting.The delegations discussed key issues of cooperation in politics, economy, investment, energy, environment, culture, education, and security. They also reviewed the ratification process of the Strategic Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, which was signed in April last year. Additionally, they held an in-depth exchange of views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.Roman Vassilenko welcomed the high level of political dialogue and effective communication between the two countries’ foreign ministries, which contribute to the steady deepening of multifaceted cooperation. He highlighted that the outcomes of events held in 2024 – including the meeting between Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the sidelines of the COP29 climate conference in Baku – reflect a shared commitment to strengthening mutually beneficial partnerships. In this regard, the Strategic Dialogue placed a special emphasis on further expanding trade and investment ties, business cooperation, and maintaining productive cultural and people-to-people contacts.As part of the meeting, a MoU on Cooperation was signed between the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Kazakhstan and the UK’s Gangmasters and Labor Abuse Authority (GLAA). This agreement aims to strengthen cooperation between the relevant agencies of both countries in protecting the labor rights of Kazakh citizens temporarily working in the UK, as well as facilitating the exchange of information, expertise, and best practices in labor rights protection.During his visit to London, Deputy Minister Vassilenko also met with Nusrat Ghani, First Deputy Speaker of the UK House of Commons, to discuss the prospects for developing inter-parliamentary dialogue. Additionally, he held a series of working meetings with representatives of the British expert community, including the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS).For reference: The Kazakhstan-UK Strategic Dialogue is an institutional mechanism for bilateral cooperation. Since 2013, its meetings have served as an effective platform for reviewing key areas of the bilateral relationship and exchanging views on regional and international agendas.The United Kingdom is one of Kazakhstan’s largest investors, with total investments exceeding 18 billion US dollars. Around 550 companies with British participation currently operate in Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/936221

Tashkent, February 10, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Alibek Kuantyrov, and Vice Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kairat Torebaev, held a meeting with Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Laziz Kudratov.During the meeting, the issues of expanding trade, economic and investment cooperation, industrial cooperation, logistics, as well as creating conditions for simplifying trade procedures and increasing the volume of product supplies to the markets of the two countries were discussed. A special attention to mechanisms for attracting investment, including an exchange of views on improving the investment climate and creating favorable conditions for business was paid.The parties reviewed the progress in implementing the agreements reached following the state visit of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, to Astana in August 2024. In this context, measures to develop joint projects in industry and trade, as well as strengthen interaction in the field of investment cooperation were discussed. The parties also paid attention to the upcoming bilateral and multilateral high-level events scheduled for the year 2025.The Kazakh delegation visited several manufacturing plants, including Technopark LLC, Tashkent Plast Polimer and BMB Holding. These plants are focused on the production of high-tech and competitive products for supply to the domestic and foreign markets.Following the meeting, the parties confirmed their intention to continue cooperation in the designated areas.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/936252

Astana, February 11, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu received Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Kazakhstan Nauman Bashir Bhatti.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of Kazakh-Pakistani cooperation, noting with satisfaction the positive dynamics of high-level contacts last year.The Kazakh Foreign Minister emphasized the importance of implementation of previously reached agreements aimed at further development of bilateral cooperation in trade-economic and transit-transport spheres.Special attention was paid to priority sectors such as agriculture, health care and pharmaceuticals. In this regard, the importance of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade-Economic, Scientific-Technical and Cultural Cooperation was emphasized, contributing to the strengthening of interaction between the countries.The two sides also reviewed the schedule of upcoming events on the highest and high levels.For his part, the Pakistani diplomat reaffirmed readiness for close cooperation with the Foreign Ministry of Kazakhstan to deepen bilateral ties.Following the talks, an agreement was reached on the continuation of joint work and expansion of areas of cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/935974

Астана, 10 февраля 2025 года – Первый заместитель министра иностранных дел Республики Казахстан Акан Рахметуллин встретился с новым представителем Фонда ООН в области народонаселения (ЮНФПА) в Казахстане Чинве Огбонна, которая была назначена на эту должность в январе 2025 года.В ходе встречи стороны обсудили ключевые аспекты сотрудничества, связанные с вопросами гендерного равенства, улучшения услуг здравоохранения и социальных услуг в Казахстане.Приветствуя представителя фонда ООН, А.Рахметуллин отметил, что благодаря активным усилиям ЮНФПА Казахстан добился значительных успехов во внедрении лучших мировых практик в защите репродуктивного здоровья, перинатального ухода и планирования семьи, а также активного долголетия.Со своей стороны, Ч.Огбонна выразила готовность оказывать дальнейшую поддержку и содействие Казахстану в реализации национальных стратегий и программ в вопросах демографии и здравоохранения.По итогам встречи стороны договорились укреплять партнёрство и развивать сотрудничество по приоритетным направлениям в рамках международной и национальной повестки.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/935992

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Astana, February 10, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev held a meeting with Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia Mochamad Fadjroel Rachman.During the conversation, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral cooperation in a wide range of areas of mutual interest and reviewed the schedule of highest- and high-level events planned for the current year.“Indonesia is one of Kazakhstan’s key partners in Southeast Asia. Astana seeks to further strengthen political dialogue as well as trade and economic relations with Jakarta. Last year, the volume of bilateral trade increased by 5% to 300.5 million US dollars, and we firmly believe that both sides will jointly use the existing potential to further expand mutual trade through diversification,” Deputy Minister Bakayev noted.For his part, the Indonesian diplomat agreed on the importance of continuing to deepen cooperation in various areas on the bilateral and multilateral track.In addition, the diplomats exchanged views on current issues on the global and regional agenda, and discussed interaction within the framework of multilateral structures.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/935556

On February 9, 2025, the Kazakhstan national short track team made history by winning the first gold medal in this sport at the Asian Games in Harbin. In the 5000-meter relay, the national team of Kazakhstan demonstrated a high level of training, tactical skill and team spirit.Pride of the Kostanay regionOne of the key participants in this triumph was Gleb Ivchenko, a graduate of the Kostanay short track school, a master of sports of international class, originally from the city of Rudny. A young, but already titled athlete, he showed a brilliant result as part of the national team, proving that Kazakhstan is capable of competing with the strongest teams in Asia.The athlete's coach is Nikolay Nikolaevich Fedorenko, under whose leadership Gleb has achieved outstanding results and continues to improve his skills.Development of winter sports in the regionAkim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov congratulated Gleb Ivchenko and the entire team on this historic achievement on his Instagram page, noting that the region pays special attention to the development of winter sports. Today, the region has 3 ice palaces, a speed skating stadium, 36 ski resorts and 77 hockey rinks. The immediate plans include the construction of indoor hockey rinks in rural areas and the provision of all district centers with modern sports infrastructure.Kazakhstan on the way to new heightsAt the 2025 Asian Games, 10 athletes from Kostanay region defend the honor of Kazakhstan, demonstrating a high level of training. Gleb Ivchenko's victory is not only his personal success, but also the merit of the entire team, the coaching staff and the athletes' training system.This triumph is further confirmation that Kazakhstani sports are moving forward. We are proud of our athletes and are confident that new victories on the world stage await them!Photo: Sali Sabirov, press service of the NOC of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/934446