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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, December 30, 2025 – A telephone conversation took place between Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov.During the conversation, the foreign ministers summed up the results of the outgoing year, noting the steady strengthening of Kazakh-Uzbek strategic partnership and allied relations, and discussed prospects for the further development of bilateral cooperation. Particular attention was paid to the practical implementation of the agreements reached following the state visit of President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Tashkent in November this year.The sides expressed their mutual commitment to further promote the expansion of multifaceted cooperation in the political, trade and economic, transport and logistics, water and energy, as well as cultural and humanitarian spheres.In addition, an exchange of views took place on topical issues on the regional and international agenda, and the schedule of upcoming international events was reviewed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1135347?lang=kk

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Residents of Kostanay will now be able to track the movement of ambulances on their call on the map in real time. This solution was implemented by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan jointly with the Akimat of Kostanay region and in cooperation with Yandex Qazaqstan. It will be possible to observe the movement of the brigade on the map in the browser. The solution should significantly reduce the burden on dispatchers. This was stated by the Head of Yandex Qazaqstan Timur Shalekenov during a meeting with Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov and Vice Minister of Digital Development Dmitry Moon at the QostanAI Investment Forum. It will be possible to monitor the movement of the ambulance team on the map in the browser, and in the future — in the Yandex Go application. As expected, this solution can significantly reduce the burden on dispatchers. After calling an ambulance, the system will automatically send an SMS with a link to a map where the movement of the brigade will be displayed in real time. The solution is implemented using the JavaScript API from Yandex Maps. The new solution is aimed at increasing the transparency of the work of emergency services, reducing the burden on dispatchers and improving the quality of interaction with the public. At the first stage, the function will be available for part of the calls in Kostanay, later it is planned to scale the project to all calls.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1065689?lang=kk

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Astana, September 9, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov held a meeting with the Ambassador of France to Kazakhstan Sylvain Guiaugué.During the meeting, the parties discussed in detail the current state and prospects of Kazakh-French cooperation in the political, trade and economic, as well as cultural and humanitarian spheres, and exchanged views on bilateral interaction within multilateral platforms.Deputy Minister Issetov noted the high dynamics of reciprocal exchanges at the high and highest levels, which testifies to the interest of Astana and Paris in strengthening the bilateral strategic partnership.On his part, Ambassador Guiaugué reaffirmed the intention of the Government of France to continue developing multifaceted cooperation with Kazakhstan, including in the fields of energy, mechanical engineering, agriculture, critical raw materials, medicine, education, and science.At the conclusion of the meeting, the sides discussed the calendar of upcoming bilateral meetings and events. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1065318?lang=kk

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A large-scale environmental campaign was held in the Kostanay region to coincide with the international initiative "World Cleanup Day." On this day, thousands of residents of the region came out to clean their areas, demonstrating unity and active civic engagement in environmental protection. The main work took place from the turnoff from the Fyodorovskaya Highway to the Severny solid waste landfill.The campaign became truly massive. Similar events were held in all cities and districts of the region. Residents of Kostanay, Rudny, Lisakovsk, Arkalyk, and rural communities came out to clean streets, courtyards, coastal areas, and parks. This unified initiative covered virtually the entire region, highlighting the shared commitment of Kostanay residents to caring for the environment and their willingness to unite for a common goal—to make their region cleaner and more comfortable.6,980 people took part in the event, including 2,560 government employees, 520 volunteers, and 3,900 regional residents. Through their combined efforts, 755 tons of waste were collected. Some of the waste was recycled: 0.5 tons of glass, 0.8 tons of plastic, 0.6 tons of rubber, and 0.3 tons of paper. The total area cleared was 150 hectares.Kostanay Region has traditionally actively supported this initiative. Regional events demonstrate that caring for cleanliness and improvement is becoming a shared responsibility, involving government officials, volunteers, and ordinary residents. This approach not only improves the local environmental situation but also fosters a responsible attitude toward nature among the population.The event was part of the state program "Taza Kazakhstan," aimed at raising environmental awareness and improving the environment. The success of the campaign confirmed that the combined efforts of society and government produce tangible results: clean streets, landscaped parks, and preserved natural areas contribute to a comfortable future for the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1072636?lang=kk