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Astana, July 24, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov held a meeting with the Ambassador of Hungary to Kazakhstan Otto Iván Róna.During the talks, the sides discussed the current state and prospects for the development of Kazakh-Hungarian cooperation, placing particular emphasis on strengthening the political dialogue, expanding trade and economic ties, enhancing cooperation in transport, education, and culture, as well as on the practical implementation of the agreements reached during reciprocal visits.Deputy Minister Issetov emphasized that Kazakhstan sincerely values its strategic partnership with Hungary, a close and reliable EU partner. “The relations between Astana and Budapest are characterized by a high level of trust-based political dialogue, and the peoples of the two countries are united by common historical and cultural roots” the Kazakh diplomat noted.Priority attention was given to preparations for upcoming high-level bilateral events.At the end of the meeting, the Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister thanked the Hungarian Ambassador for his active efforts in promoting bilateral relations and voiced confidence in the continued strengthening of cooperation between the two countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1040125?lang=kk

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The forests of our region are of great ecological, climatic, economic and social importance.The Akimat of Kostanay region manages 462.0 thousand hectares of the state forest fund, including the forested area of 207.5 thousand hectares. Over the past 3 years, the total area of the state forest fund has been increased by 4.3 thousand hectares (from 457,718 hectares to 462,009 hectares), due to the transfer of reserve lands to the lands of the forest fund for logging operations.There are 6,188 hectares in the category of lands of the state forest fund "green zones of settlements and health facilities" around Kostanay, including 4,502 hectares covered with forest.During the period 2021-2024, 55.4 million seedlings were planted on the plots of the forest fund on an area of 8.7 thousand hectares, as part of the implementation of the Comprehensive Forest Reproduction Plan for 2021-2027. The planting plan for 2025 is 19.2 million seedlings on an area of 2.9 thousand hectares. In the spring of this year, 14.5 million seedlings were planted on an area of 2.9 thousand hectares. In autumn, it is planned to plant 4.7 million seedlings on an area of 0.8 thousand hectares.Work continues to eliminate the consequences of a large forest fire in 2022 in the territory of the Auliekolsky district. During the period from November 2022 to July 2025, logging was carried out on 61.7% of the area, and 34.8% of the forested area covered by the fire was also developed.In total, 2.9 million pine seedlings on 432 hectares were planted on the area of Gary. The natural renewal of the forest is also recorded: green shoots of birch and aspen have appeared, and self-seeding of pine is observed everywhere.Work on the reproduction of forests in the forest fund areas continues in order to increase the forested area of the forest fund, as well as increase the forest cover of the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1037701?lang=kk

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KIA'S PLANT IN KOSTANAY IS READY TO START: KIA CORPORATION EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT ARRIVES FOR INSPECTIONThe new KIA automobile plant is one of the largest industrial projects in Kazakhstan, the largest construction site in the history of domestic engineering.Today, the Kostanay KIA plant has passed an important final control point. The company was specially visited today by Executive Vice President of KIA Corporation Jong Junchul, who oversees all production facilities of the company worldwide.The visit of the first executive Vice president of KIA Corporation to Kostanay region emphasized the importance of this stage: he personally checked the readiness of the enterprise.The plant was built in record time: construction began in the fall of 2023. KIA Corporation has financed 117 billion tenge into the plant, which makes it one of the largest investments of foreign capital outside South Korea in the automotive industry. The total investment in the project amounted to 131.5 billion tenge."This is the largest foreign production in the history of the region. Thanks to the support of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the well—coordinated work of all structures, the plant was built in just one and a half years," said Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov.At the state level, the project was provided with a complete infrastructure: roads, railway tracks, networks.The launch of a new production facility is not only large-scale in terms of investments, but also in terms of social impact. Over 1,500 jobs are being created at the first stage. This is the largest simultaneous job creation project, which will significantly strengthen the labor market in the region and open up new prospects for young Kostanay residents.Additionally, a Localization center is being built near the car factory, which will provide employment for another 800 people. The localization center will produce seats, mufflers and plastic parts.It is noteworthy that many processes at the new plant are automated and robotic.The plant is equipped with advanced automated lines, which makes it one of the most modern in the region. 67 robots are already involved.Personnel training for such high-tech production was conducted jointly with the Korean Dong-Eui University and the local regional university named after A.Baitursynov, as well as colleges, which allowed us to create a team of professionals already at the launch stage. The emphasis is on local personnel."When we were considering where to invest in Central Asia, our choice fell on Kazakhstan, a country located in the heart of Eurasia. This is an important and strategically significant project for KIA," said Mr. Jong Jooncheol, Executive Vice President of KIA Corporation. - Thanks to the strong support from the Kazakh side, especially in terms of infrastructure - not only the plant, but also the localization center - we were able to implement the project on time.We are currently working to resolve the issues of selecting suppliers of automotive components so that key parts can be produced directly here in Kazakhstan. We are confident in the future of this project and intend to develop a long-term partnership with Kazakhstan and Kostanay region. I would like to express my special gratitude for the professionalism of the local staff — we are really impressed by the level of training of Kostanay specialists."Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1037237?lang=kk

On the eve of the professional holiday — Metallurgist's Day — the Akimat of Kostanay region hosted a solemn ceremony of awarding state and departmental awards on behalf of the Head of State to the best representatives of the mining and metallurgical industry.The event was attended by Akim of the region Kumar Aksakalov and heads of industrial enterprises of the region.— The mining and metallurgical industry is one of the foundations of the regional economy. It employs over 15,000 people. In the first half of 2025, products worth almost 700 billion tenge were produced. It is symbolic that in the Year of Working Professions, awards were presented on behalf of the Head of State," Kumar Aksakalov said.🔹 Received state awards on behalf of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan:Valery Ankudinov — Engineer of SSGPO JSCAnuarbek Tabylbayev— engineer of an electric mine locomotive, SSGPO JSCBulat Mukatov — locomotive engineer, KBRU (Aluminum of Kazakhstan JSC)Kuanyshbek Kulnazarov — crusher, JSC VarvarinskoyeAwarded with diplomas of the Ministry of Industry and Construction:Yerdin Baigenzhin — JSC VarvarinskoyeValery Kashtanov — Komarovsky Mining Enterprise LLP, Diplomas of the akim of the region were awarded:Vasily Andrianov — Shop Supervisor, LF Mine, Orken LLPNatalia Borodnikova — Laboratory assistant, Caspian Steel QZ LLPAnatoly Belyakov — separator operator, Orken LLPNikolay Yemshanov — metal heater, Caspian Steel QZ LLPMarat Ibrashev — Head of the crushing site, Orken LLPAlmagul Ismukhamedova — Chemical water treatment plant operator, Kachary Ore JSCNikita Kautz — KIPiA locksmith, Caspian Steel QZ LLPDenis Kovalev — electric welder, Kachary Ore JSCNurtai Medetkaliyev — electrician, Caspian Steel QZ LLPRuslan Nurmanov — Head of the production department, KBRUAlexander Ring — electrician, Orken LLPDamir Tautenov, Foreman for the movement of raw materials, Caspian Steel QZ LLPYelzhan Tokkuzhin — foreman of the main production, Kachary Ore JSCValery Ankudinov, an engineer at SSGPO JSC, made a response. He thanked for the high honor and noted that the award is a recognition of the work of the entire team.The governor of the region also spoke about key projects.:— We will implement two major projects in the coming years. The first is a hot briquetted iron (HBI) plant based on SSGPO JSC: 532 billion tenge of investments, capacity — up to 2 million tons per year, 1,000 jobs. The second is a steelmaking plant based on Caspian Steel QZ LLP: 308.4 billion tenge of investments, 1 million tons per year, 600 jobs. After reaching full capacity, they will annually bring over 60 billion tenge to the budget. This will be a new stage in the development of ferrous metallurgy in the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1036779?lang=kk

Astana, July 17, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev received copies of credentials from the newly appointed Ambassador of India to Kazakhstan Sailas Thangal.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation in the political, trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres.They emphasized the importance of the schedule of high-level visits and the coordination of joint efforts to enhance the dialogue between Astana and New Delhi.The diplomats expressed their readiness to continue close cooperation in multilateral formats, primarily within the UN, CICA, SCO, Central Asia – India Dialogue and other international platforms.The Indian Ambassador expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and confirmed his readiness to make every effort to further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1036659?lang=kk

Beijing, July 16, 2025 – The annual consultations of the information services of the foreign ministries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states were held at the SCO Headquarters. The event was attended by Aibek Smadiyarov, Chairman of the Committee of International Information of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.During the consultations, representatives of the SCO Secretariat summarized the outcomes of information-related activities over the past year. The participants exchanged views on the accumulated experience in implementing joint projects, emphasizing the importance of transparency and promptness in disseminating official materials.Chairman Smadiyarov noted that “coordination of content and synchronization of key messages help strengthen trust within the Organization and build a unified information front in the international arena.” He also expressed special gratitude to the Chinese side and the SCO Secretariat for the excellent organization of the event and the creation of a constructive platform to strengthen information cooperation.The Chinese side presented an overview of media initiatives undertaken during its current chairmanship of the SCO, as well as the plan for media coverage of the upcoming SCO Summit in Tianjin. Heads of relevant departments of the foreign ministries of the member states of the Organization took part in the discussion, proposing the introduction of new multimedia formats and enhancement of the SCO’s presence on digital platforms.The Kazakh diplomat emphasized the need to actively involve young journalists and bloggers in the SCO’s information agenda, stressing that this would help expand the audience and foster lasting interest in the Organization’s activities among the youth.In addition, the participants exchanged views on key areas of information interaction. Special attention was paid to the joint support of the principles of the “Shanghai Spirit” and the fight against disinformation in the region.At the conclusion of the meeting, the participants signed the protocol of the consultations and underlined that such meetings of the information services serve as an important platform for developing coordinated approaches to covering key foreign policy events and further strengthening the Organization’s unified information space. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1035782?lang=kk

Astana, July 15, 2025 – First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Akan Rakhmetullin held a meeting with the Governor of Hiroshima Prefecture (Japan) Hidehiko Yuzaki, who arrived in Astana on a working visit.During the meeting, the interlocutors exchanged views on the current agenda of the global nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation regime, including Kazakhstan’s successful chairmanship of the second session of the Preparatory Committee for the Eleventh Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (Geneva, 2024), as well as events held in observance of the International Day against Nuclear Tests, celebrated on August 29.Governor Yuzaki briefed on the activities and international humanitarian initiatives of the “Hiroshima Organization for Global Peace” and expressed interest in implementing joint events on multilateral platforms.The parties paid particular attention to efforts aimed at supporting victims of nuclear use and testing, and advancing environmental remediation in regions affected by the use and testing of nuclear weapons.As part of his first visit to Kazakhstan, Governor Yuzaki also plans to visit Abai region, which is expected to give new impetus to cooperation between the two regions, as well as the former Semipalatinsk Test Site – as a symbol of shared commitment to peace, nuclear disarmament, and the Sustainable Development Goals. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1035769?lang=kk

Tianjin, July 15, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu took part in the regular meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Member States.During the meeting, participants exchanged views on enhancing foreign policy coordination among the SCO member states in the context of the current international situation, and discussed the progress of preparations for the upcoming SCO Summit of Heads of State, scheduled for September 2025 in Tianjin.In his remarks, the Kazakh Foreign Minister expressed strong confidence in the Organization’s potential to build mutually beneficial partnerships for sustainable development and to transform the SCO space into a region of peace and prosperity. “I am convinced that the SCO will continue to strengthen its international authority and effectiveness as a multilateral institution with a unique model of equal cooperation based on the principles of the ‘Shanghai Spirit’,” said Minister Nurtleu.The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan commended China’s systematic approach to implementing the agreements reached at the Astana SCO Summit in July 2024. He also emphasized the importance of continuing consistent work on the institutional development and enhancement of the Organization’s activities.As part of the visit, a joint meeting of the foreign ministers of the SCO member states with President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping was held.During the meeting, the commitment to fostering dialogue and strengthening practical cooperation in the spirit of trust, equality, and mutual respect was reaffirmed. The participants confirmed their intention to deepen multilateral partnership in the interest of ensuring regional stability, security, and sustainable development.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1035070?lang=kk

Medical infrastructureMedical and preventive care is provided to the population of the region by 27 inpatient institutions (16 district hospitals, 9 city hospitals, 2 rural hospitals), the Regional Center for Phthisiopulmonology, the Center for Mental Health, the Emergency medical Station, the Center for the Prevention and Control of AIDS, the Blood Center, 6 polyclinics, 40 outpatient clinics, 73 paramedic and obstetric centers, 286 medical centers, 1 department of primary obstetric and gynecological care, 1 base of special medical supplies, 2 medical colleges, 2 orphanages, 1 rehabilitation center.New facilities and modernizationIn 2023-2024, as part of the implementation of the National Project "Modernization of Rural Healthcare", the construction of 25 primary health care facilities has been completed - 5 outpatient clinics, 19 paramedic and obstetric centers, and 1 medical center.     Among them, an outpatient clinic in the village of Moskovskoye, Kostanay district, equipped with an ultrasound room, a rehabilitation room, diagnostic equipment (SMAD, holter, ECG, etc.), now most medical services are available directly on site, without the need to travel to the district center.     In 2024, at the expense of private investments by ECO CITY KZ LLP, a polyclinic for 250 visits per shift was built in the city of Tobyl to ensure the immediate availability of high-quality medical care using modern methods.In 2025, polyclinic No. 6, built with private investment funds, will be commissioned in Kostanay.     Major repairs of healthcare facilitiesFrom 2022 to 2025, capital repairs covered 20 healthcare facilities for a total amount of 5.7 billion tenge. As part of the Auyl - El Besigi program, the building of the paramedic and obstetric center in Elizavetinka village, Beimbeta Mailina district, underwent major repairs, the repair cost is 52.6 million tenge. Design and estimate documentation has been developed for the overhaul of 12 healthcare facilities for a total amount of 18.8 million tenge. In 2023, the building of the department of the Kostanay Regional Mental Health Center in Arkalyk was completely renovated in the amount of 426.5 million tenge, the buildings of the Fedorovskaya District Hospital in the amount of 328.7 million tenge, the FAP in the village of Karasu in Amangeldy district in the amount of 38.5 million tenge, the 3-storey building of the Rudnenskaya City Multidisciplinary Hospital" in the amount of 520.5 million tenge. In 2024, as part of the Auyl - El Besigi program, the FAP building in the village of Krasnaya Presnya, Mendykara district, was overhauled in the amount of 36.7 million tenge, the Stepanovsky FAP building in Mendykara district in the amount of 35.7 million tenge, and the FAP building in Novotroitsk, Karabalyk district, in the amount of 40.9 million tenge. In 2025, the building of the therapeutic building of 3-5 floors of the Kostanay Regional Center of Phthisiopulmonology is undergoing major repairs in the amount of 294.7 million tenge. As part of the "Auyl - El Besigi" program, the building of the FAP in Zabelovka village, Zhitikarinsky district, is undergoing major repairs in the amount of 93.4 million tenge. Since 2024, major repairs of the maternity hospital building No. 1 of the Kostanay Regional Hospital in the amount of 1,033.5 million tenge, the building of the Sarykol District Hospital in the amount of 1,705.2 million tenge have been ongoing. In December 2022, a stroke center in the village of Auliekol was commissioned in the territory of the Auliekol district, which was damaged by fire, at the expense of sponsorship funds (Bulat Utemuratov Charitable Foundation, investment volume of more than 1.1 billion tenge), and a paramedic and obstetric center was also built in the village of Amankaragai (NAK Development LLP, investment volume, more than 125.0 million tenge).  At the expense of sponsorship funds, a paramedic and obstetric center was also built in Novopokrovka village of Uzunkol district, with a total cost of 40.0 million tenge.At the same time, these medical facilities were transferred to the balance of the State Institution "Health Department of the Akimat of Kostanay region".In addition, as part of the implementation of the National Project "Modernization of Rural Healthcare", a 3-year project for the overhaul of the maternity hospital building of the Arkalyk Regional Hospital is continuing from 2023.The total cost is 1.2 billion tenge (2023 – 442.8 million tenge, 2024 – 279.8 million tenge, 2025 – 469.0 million tenge).Ongoing repairs of healthcare facilities From 2022 to 2024, 87 facilities totaling 2.1 billion tenge were covered by ongoing repairs. In 2025, it is planned to carry out ongoing repairs at 21 facilities in the amount of 883.2 million tenge.Systematic work on updating and expanding the medical infrastructure makes healthcare in the region more accessible, modern and focused on the needs of people, both in the city and in the most remote villages.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1034405?lang=kk

The active implementation of the republican environmental program "Taza Kazakhstan", initiated by the President of the country K.-Zh. Tokayev in April 2024, continues. The main goal of the initiative is to create an ecological culture, raise awareness among citizens and improve the state of the environment in the regions.On July 14, 2025, large-scale environmental events were held in two settlements in Kostanay region as part of the Taza Kazakhstan program.In the village of Karabalyk, Karabalyk district, an action was held to clean the banks of the Toguzak River, organized by the State Institution "Youth Resource Center of the Department of Internal Policy of the Akimat of Karabalyk district". The event was attended by about 50 people, including youth activists, volunteers and local residents.The main goal of the campaign was not only to restore sanitary order in the coastal area, but also to educate young people to respect nature and develop habits of environmentally responsible behavior. There is already a good tradition in the village of Karabalyk to hold regular clean-up days, plant trees and improve the territory, involving schoolchildren, students and all concerned residents in this process. The participants of the action emphasized that taking care of cleanliness is taking care of health, and every citizen can contribute to the common cause.— A clean environment is the key to health and high physical activity. We must set an example of caring for nature," the organizers of the action noted. They also appealed to the residents of the district and the whole country to actively participate in environmental events and initiatives, because "Taza Kazakhstan" is a manifestation of genuine patriotism.On the same day, on July 14, a large-scale urban environmental campaign was held in the city of Arkalyk as part of the implementation of the republican program "Taza Kazakhstan". The event was attended by residents of the city, employees of public utilities, volunteers and fighters of "Zhasyl El".During the campaign, work was carried out on cleaning the territories of apartment and private houses, whitewashing trees, and mowing grass. Special attention was paid to the cleaning of squares, alleys, parks and coastal areas of reservoirs. A significant part of the work was carried out by the forces of Zhasyl El, which became a vivid example of how young people can effectively participate in improving the urban environment.The environmental events held in the Karabalyk district and the city of Arkalyk have become another proof that residents of Kostanay region are actively involved in the implementation of the Taza Kazakhstan initiative, making a tangible contribution to improving the environmental situation in their settlements.— Today's actions are not just garbage collection, it is a demonstration of the unity of society in striving for a clean future. Only through joint efforts will we be able to preserve nature for future generations," the participants noted.The Taza Kazakhstan program continues to unite the efforts of the state, business, public organizations and citizens themselves, forming an ecologically responsible society and strengthening the region through caring for nature.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1033977?lang=kk