Astana, June 12, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yermukhambet Konuspayev, met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to the Republic of Kazakhstan, Ştefan Gorda.During the meeting, Deputy Minister Konuspayev congratulated the Ambassador on his appointment and the opening of the Embassy of Moldova in Astana. In this regard, he wished to the Ambassador success and expressed confidence that the Embassy’s activities would contribute to further strengthening cooperation and expanding areas of interaction and partnership between the two countries.The interlocutors discussed the current state and future prospects of Kazakhstan-Moldova cooperation, as well as coordinated plans for upcoming high-level events this year.From his part, the Ambassador of Moldova expressed gratitude to the Kazakh side for the warm welcome and expressed his readiness to make every effort to enhance bilateral relations in the spirit of friendship and partnership.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1017400?lang=kk

During the meeting, topical issues of countering drug addiction and drug crime were discussed, effective forms of preventive work were discussed, including the introduction of "free microphone" initiatives, the involvement of bloggers and proposals for conducting rapid tests at home.The meeting was chaired by Murat Sandybayev, Chief of Staff of the Akim of Kostanay region. The event was attended by representatives of law enforcement and government agencies, the Council for the Prevention of Drug Offenses of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, educational institutions, youth organizations and the media.Sergey Ilinykh, Deputy Head of the Second Department of the CPN of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, informed about the drug situation in the country for 5 months of 2025, more than 3,320 drug violations were registered in the republic, and more than 3.3 tons of drugs were seized. The activities of more than 7.5 thousand Internet resources distributing prohibited substances have been suppressed.According to Daniyar Dandybayev, head of the Police Department of Kostanay region, there has been an increase in the number of drug crimes in the region by almost 24%. Over 46 kg of narcotic drugs were seized from illicit traffic, 8 illegal phytolabs were liquidated.Preventive measures among young people, the employment of minors in the summer, as well as issues of interdepartmental cooperation were discussed.Deputy head of the Regional Education Department Danagul Syundikova said that this year over 5.6 thousand preventive measures have been organized, in which more than 85 thousand students and 43 thousand parents took part.Dinara Karymsakova, acting head of the Department of Public Development of the region, reported on regular preventive work among university students: lectures, debates, meetings, flash mobs and other events are held. Over 70% of the student youth of Kostanay region participate in the activities of creative, intellectual and sports clubs, which has a positive impact on the formation of sustainable anti-drug attitudes and values.According to Acting head of the Regional Health Department Zhanna Kozybayeva, health officials have developed a plan for drug addiction prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and social support for 2025. To strengthen interdepartmental cooperation on prevention, drug monitoring and the provision of specialized assistance to the population, the Kostanay Regional Mental Health Center has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Regional Educational and Methodological Center for Psychological Support and Educational Work, which is aimed at working with minors with problematic behaviors, at risk for substance use and in need of psychological support.- pedagogical support.In addition to the main areas of anti-drug work, special attention is paid to events dedicated to the International Day against Drug Addiction. These actions are aimed at raising public awareness and promoting a healthy lifestyle among the population. On June 26, a large-scale action dedicated to the International Day against Drug Addiction will be organized in the regional center with the support of all interested government agencies.During the discussion, it was noted that despite the preventive measures taken to combat drug addiction, this area requires further strengthening and systematic interdepartmental work, with an emphasis on youth and vulnerable groups of the population.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1017269?lang=kk

The Department of Culture of the Akimat of Kostanay region announces a republican creative competition among sculptors for the best working projects of the building in honor of the 140th anniversary of the birth of poet and writer Mirzhakyp Dulatov.The purpose of the competition is to determine the best working designs of structures in the amount of at least three works.Work projects are accepted from the moment of publication of the announcement within a month.Detailed conditions of the republican creative contest for the best work projects are posted on the websites https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-madeniet?lang=ru, https://murakst.kz.Terms of the contest.For more information, please call: 8 (7142) 54-10-29, 54-10-69 Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1016739?lang=kk

Astana, June 11, 2025 – As part of implementation of the Cooperation Plan between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan and Belarus consultations on foreign policy planning issues were held at department directors’ level.The Kazakh side was represented by Alim Kirabayev, Director of the Department of Foreign Policy Analysis and Strategic Planning of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, and the Belarusian side was represented by Vyacheslav Kachanov, Head of the Main Information and Analytical Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus.During consultations, parties exchanged experience in foreign policy planning field, “compared notes” on current issues on the international and regional agenda, and confirmed the strategic nature of relations between the countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1016550?lang=kk

Kostanay region is actively implementing large-scale reforms in the healthcare sector aimed at improving the availability and quality of medical care. All initiatives are being implemented in accordance with the instructions of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and cover key areas: from infrastructure modernization and digitalization to personnel strengthening.New infrastructure — closer to the patientThere are 450 public and 22 private medical institutions in the region. Today, Kostanay region is entering an active phase of transformation of the medical system, focused on practical results.One of the significant projects will be the opening of a new polyclinic No. 6 in the Yubileyny microdistrict of Kostanay. The facility was built at the expense of private investments in the amount of 5 billion tenge and is designed to serve over 30 thousand people. This will significantly relieve the burden on existing institutions and increase the availability of primary health care.Major repairs of the maternity hospital of Arkalyk regional hospital are being completed as part of the national project "Modernization of rural healthcare". The project cost is 1.2 billion tenge. In addition, more than 1 billion tenge was allocated for the reconstruction of a polyclinic in the city of Zhitikara, with a total area of more than 5,300 square meters.Modern equipment is the basis of diagnosis and treatmentBy the end of this year, medical institutions in the region will receive new equipment worth 7.2 billion tenge. The list includes:sanitary vehicles,anesthesia and respiratory equipment,ventilators,inpatient ultrasound of expert class,video endoscopic and X-ray equipment,angiographic installations and other high-tech systems.These purchases will significantly expand the diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities of healthcare institutions.Human resources decide everything: support and involvement of specialistsThe region's healthcare system employs over 14,000 medical workers, including1,855 doctorsand 5,741 mid-level specialists.,2,641 representatives of junior medical staff,3,560 other employees.In 2025, the region was replenished with 57 doctors and 137 secondary specialists. Lifting payments and additional support measures are provided to attract young professionals.Digitalization is a step into the futureMedical institutions are switching to digital solutions: electronic outpatient cards, temporary disability sheets, automated accounting systems, and telemedicine consultations are being introduced. This is especially true in remote areas where face-to-face admission is limited.Special attention is paid to the Social Wallet project in the eGov Mobile application. Through it, patients receive free medicines with electronic prescriptions. Since the beginning of the implementation, over 330 thousand prescriptions have been written, of which about 76% are using a QR code.The patient is at the center of the systemThe reforms are aimed at introducing the principle of patient-centricity: reducing queues, improving communication between doctors and patients, and increasing trust in the system. Citizens' satisfaction surveys are regularly conducted, on the basis of which management decisions are made. A patient support service is available for feedback.Kostanay region demonstrates a systematic and sustainable approach to healthcare reform. The main pillars are investments, modern technologies and human capital. The main goal is to make medical care truly affordable, high—quality and modern for every resident of the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1016464?lang=kk

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During a working visit to Kostanay region, Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aidarbek Saparov got acquainted with the progress of phytosanitary measures to protect farmland from herd locusts. Together with the regional authorities, an inspection of key facilities involved in pest control was conducted, and preventive measures were discussed with representatives of farms and contractors.As of today, cultivation is actively underway in five districts of Kostanay region — a total of 322.85 thousand hectares have been covered, which is 49.7% of the planned area. The operations involve 59 units of specialized equipment, including agricultural drones, ultralight aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems. The effectiveness of the drugs used is estimated at 82%.The Minister inspected the quality of air treatments, assessed the technical equipment and stressed the importance of efficiency at all stages — from monitoring to the application of drugs."In Kostanay region, the work is clearly organized: we are on schedule, there are no delays. Our key task is to prevent the spread of pests. This is a systematic work that directly affects the sustainability of agriculture and food security of the country," said Aidarbek Saparov.Representatives of the farms also confirmed their readiness to complete the treatments on time. According to Saken Berdybaev, head of the Berdybaev peasant farm, even in the absence of a direct threat to crops, it is important to act proactively.:"Yes, there are locusts, but the foci are isolated. We carry out regular inspections and immediately go out for processing at the first signs of pests. This is a normal working approach," he stressed.In addition, during the visit, the minister visited facilities implemented under the program for scaling up the experience of the North Kazakhstan region in the field of dairy farming. Three new dairy farms have already been commissioned in the region, and three more projects are in the final stages of construction. Initiatives are being implemented for the deep processing of mare's milk with a focus on export to countries near and far abroad.Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov noted that the region relies on modern agricultural technologies, production discipline and sustainable agricultural development. A systematic approach allows not only to respond promptly to challenges, but also to confidently increase production potential.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1015698?lang=kk

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The active development of an investment project to create bauxite processing in Kostanay region continues.Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov met with Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chinese corporation East Hope Group, Mr. Liu Yongxing, one of the most influential entrepreneurs in China according to Forbes.Two days earlier, Mr. Liu Yongxing held talks with Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, after which he arrived in Kostanay region to continue business negotiations on the spot.During the meeting, the key parameters of a large-scale investment project were discussed, which includes:• construction of a mining and processing plant for bauxite processing with a capacity of up to 2 million tons per year at the first stage;• creation of all necessary engineering and logistics infrastructure;• Gradual expansion of production using renewable energy technologies and principles of circular economy.It is planned that the project will be implemented in three stages.Kostanay region offers all the necessary conditions: access to water, gas and electricity networks, railways and highways. Additionally, the possibility of creating a special economic zone with tax and administrative preferences is being considered.According to Akim of the region Kumar Aksakalov, the implementation of this project will be a strategic step for the entire northern region of Kazakhstan.:"We have everything we need — natural resources, infrastructure, transport logistics and full support at all levels. We are ready to provide conditions for the placement of the entire production complex and project support at all stages."Negotiations on the project have been conducted over the past year with the participation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan. To date, significant progress has been made in agreeing on investment parameters, and the parties are discussing specific solutions and implementation stages.The project corresponds to the priorities outlined by the Head of State for the formation of a diversified, high-tech and environmentally oriented economy. Its implementation will create new jobs, strengthen export potential and create a new growth point for the entire industrial system of the country.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1015687?lang=kk

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The results of the work of healthcare institutions in the Kostanay region for January-May of this year have been summed up. At the regular meeting of the akimat chaired by the akim of the region Kumar Aksakalov, key results were announced, current problems were identified and instructions were given for further improvement of the healthcare system.Infrastructure development is a priority vectorOver the past two years, 25 primary health care facilities have been built in rural areas. These are outpatient clinics, feldsher-obstetric and medical centers equipped with ultrasound machines, laboratories, rehabilitation and physiotherapy equipment.In 2024, a Center for children with autism and other mental disabilities was opened in the region. The construction of a new polyclinic for 250 visits per shift is underway in the city of Tobyl, Kostanay district. The construction of medical facilities in the Yubileyny microdistrict of the city of Kostanay and in the city of Rudny is also nearing completion.Modern equipment is the basis of qualityIn the last three years alone, the volume of funding for the healthcare sector has increased by 1.3 times, and the cost of purchasing equipment has doubled and reached 7.2 billion tenge. In 2023–2025, 46 ambulances, an ambulance, more than a hundred anesthesia and respiratory devices, ECG and ultrasound equipment, incubators for newborns, an angiograph and mammographs were purchased.The wear and tear of medical equipment has been reduced from 49.2% in 2022 to 27% at the current moment. At the same time, in a number of districts, the level of equipment remains below the regional average – in particular, in Dzhangeldinsky, Fyodorovsky and Amangeldinsky.Personnel issue: focus on attracting specialistsTo solve the problem of the shortage of doctors in the region, a program to support medical personnel is being implemented. As a result of the measures taken, the number of unfilled medical vacancies has decreased from 251 to 160. In the Altynsarinsky and Fyodorovsky districts, the personnel shortage has been completely eliminated, and positive dynamics have been observed in most other districts.Lifting allowances are paid: up to 8.5 million tenge for especially in-demand specialists heading to rural areas, up to 5 million tenge for villages, and 3.5 million tenge for cities. In Arkalyk, Amangeldy and Dzhangeldy districts, the amount of payments has been additionally increased.Population health indicators require attentionIn some districts, cases of increased infant mortality have been recorded, and in the city of Rudny, there is one case of maternal mortality. A high mortality rate from cardiovascular diseases is observed in Kostanay and Karabalyk districts.The akim of the region emphasized that improving medical indicators is possible only with the joint work of specialists, authorities and citizens themselves. Prevention and timely visits to a doctor are of particular importance.Medical care must be humaneMedical organizations have a Patient Support Service designed to promptly resolve citizens' issues. Most complaints concern the quality of care, compliance with ethical and deontological standards. The heads of medical institutions have been instructed to personally monitor the work of the services and take action on each complaint."A patient came - they listened, examined, helped. This is exactly the model of interaction that should be," noted Kumar Aksakalov.Specific instructionsFollowing the meeting, the regional akim gave a number of instructions to the Health Department, including:take measures to prevent an increase in the incidence rate and strengthen prevention;ensure uniform technical equipment of medical institutions in all districts;continue work to attract and train medical personnel;improve the quality of medical services;reduce the debt burden on medical organizations;consider issues of disciplinary responsibility for managers who have allowed performance indicators to decline, with possible dismissal from their positions based on the results of 9 months.The regional healthcare system will continue to develop in line with the patient-oriented approach, where the focus is on health, comfort and trust of citizens.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1014739?lang=kk

About 105,000, or 98.6% of children, will be covered by summer holidays in 2025.264.4 million tenge is provided for these purposes.This year, the network of country camps in the region consists of 12 facilities (9 public, 3 private), where it is planned to improve the health of more than 8,000 children.In 3 state camps (recreation center named after Bakirova, "Lesnaya skazka" and "Altyngul"), pupils of boarding schools for orphaned children will have a rest.The opening of season 1 is scheduled for June 9-18.Over 4,000 teachers will be involved in the summer camps.It has become a good tradition for the Kazakhstan Khalqyna Charitable Foundation to conduct a project for rural children "QH Zhazdyk Zholdam", thanks to which 246 schoolchildren will have a free rest in 2 rural camps of the region this year: "Baldauren" and "Bolashak".For the fourth year in a row, 359 children with special educational needs from 13 regions of the region will have a rest in the framework of the state social order on the basis of the rehabilitation center "Hatiko" for a total amount of 54.1 million tenge. During the stay of children with an accompanying person in this center, five meals a day are provided for children and accompanying persons, as well as psychological services.Recreation for children from socially vulnerable categories is provided as a matter of priority. About 167 million tenge will be allocated from the local budget for these purposes and about 38 thousand children of certain categories will be covered by summer holidays.Starting from June 2, 773 free school camps will operate in all educational institutions of the region with a total coverage of about 98 thousand children, or 91% of students in grades 1-10.The issue of ensuring the safety of children in the summer is under special control.More than 105,000 children will be involved in various types of employment, including labor, tourism, creative and intellectual ones.The project "Summer psychological support sites" is planned in all educational organizations of the region, covering about 19.5 thousand children and adolescents.Within the framework of the state social order, the education departments plan to cover about 850 children with various activities in the amount of 17.0 million tenge..Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1014228?lang=kk

Astana, June 9, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Vassilenko met today with the delegation of the Senate of Spain headed by Chairman of Foreign Relations Committee José Ignacio Landaluce.The parties discussed the prospects for strengthening inter-parliamentary ties, current issues of political, trade and economic cooperation, as well as interaction within international organizations.The interlocutors emphasized the importance of high- and top-level visits, which contribute to the development of a strategic partnership between Astana and Madrid.Deputy Minister Vassilenko noted the broad potential for cooperation with Spain, one of Kazakhstan’s important partners in the European Union. In his opinion, the visit of Spanish deputies opens a new chapter in the development of inter-parliamentary ties.In turn, Chairman Landaluce confirmed the strategic nature of Kazakh-Spanish relations and expressed his readiness to continue to assist in promoting cooperation with Kazakhstan.For reference: the trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Spain for January-April 2025 amounted to 731.3 million US dollars (exports – 584.7 million, imports – 146.5 million), increasing by 26% compared to the same period in 2024. There are 60 companies registered in Kazakhstan with Spanish capital. Since 2005, 333.5 million dollars of direct foreign investment from Spain have been attracted to the economy of Kazakhstan. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1014181?lang=kk

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chinese corporation East Hope Group Liu Yongxing. Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov took part in the discussion of the prospects of the new investment project.The project provides for the creation of a full-cycle industrial park for aluminum production using the principles of circular economy and renewable energy sources. It is planned that the implementation of the project in the Kostanay region will take place in stages in 2025-2029. The total amount of investments under the project in the region will amount to about 3 billion US dollars.At the first stage, the following are planned:construction of a mining and processing plant for bauxite processing with a capacity of up to 6 million tons per year;launch of alumina production;construction of all necessary engineering infrastructure.Kostanay region offers a plot of 800 hectares with close access to water, gas and electricity supply networks, as well as to railways and highways. Additionally, the possibility of creating a special economic zone with tax and administrative preferences is being considered.Position of the akim of the region:"The implementation of the aluminum production project in Kostanay region is a strategically important step. We have everything you need: natural resources, infrastructure, logistics and support at all levels. We are ready to provide conditions for the location of the entire production complex and provide the necessary support to investors," Kumar Aksakalov said.The project meets the key objectives set by the Head of State for the formation of a diversified, technologically and environmentally oriented economy. Its implementation will give a powerful impetus to the development of the industrial sector of Kostanay region and the entire northern region of the country.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1014041?lang=kk