In 2024, 33,300 people were employed as part of the implementation of "Youth practice" as one of the measures to promote employment of the population.Unemployed graduates of educational organizations under the age of 35 can participate in youth practice in order to gain initial work experience in their profession (specialty). To participate in the youth internship, you need to apply to the career center.The employer appoints a mentor to provide professional knowledge and work experience to the participants of the youth internship.Funding of the youth internship is carried out by the Labor Mobility Center through the government corporation "Government for Citizens" through monthly salary payments. Payment is made on the basis of the information provided by the employer by transferring money to the current (card) accounts of the participants opened in second-level banks.The average salary in the republic was 109.5 thousand tenge, the highest figure in the Aktobe region was 120.9 thousand tenge. thousand people and in the city of Shymkent - 2.4 thousand people. The share of women participating in youth practice is 64.8% or 21.6 thousand people, the share of rural residents is 19.3 thousand people or 57.9%. Among those employed through youth practice, the most popular professions are: nurses - 2,216 people, primary school teachers - 1,498 people, lawyers - 1,481 person, physical education teacher - 1,323 people, paramedic - 1,277 people.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/954731

In two months of 2025, social inspectors conducted 87 inspections to protect the rights of socially vulnerable categories of the population, 62 of which were unplanned, 5 within the framework of preventive control, and 20 at the request of the prosecutor's office. According to the results of the inspection, 34 orders were issued to eliminate the identified violations, and 44 fines were imposed for approximately 11.4 million tenge.Under state control: administration - 1, departments and offices of local executive bodies - 15, state institutions - 1, hospitals, clinics - 5, kindergartens - 4, schools - 9, colleges, lyceums - 5, PC - 10, shops - 12, cafes, restaurants, hotels - 8, shopping centers - 3, police station - 1, stomatology - 3, bus parks, bus/railway stations, airports - 6, library - 1 and others were included.For example, in Kostanay region, based on the request of the public association of people with disabilities, an unscheduled inspection of a local store was conducted due to the lack of accessibility for people with disabilities. According to the results of the inspection, the subject was brought to administrative responsibility in the form of a fine, as well as an order to eliminate the identified violations.At the same time, social inspectors say that positive changes in the adaptation of social infrastructure for people with disabilities are taking place in all regions. This is also confirmed by people with special needs. "Recently, progress has been made in the adaptation of social infrastructure for people with disabilities in the city of Karaganda, including in Alikhan Bukeikhan district. The city is gradually becoming accessible for people with disabilities: the infrastructure is improving, many buildings are equipped with ramps and adapted entrances. An example of this is the Gennady Golovkin physical education complex, where the entrance is equipped, an elevator is installed, as a result of which citizens with disabilities have more space for sports. Of course, a number of works still need to be done, but positive changes are already visible and I believe that the accessible environment will become normal in the future", noted Sergey Kharchenko, a resident of Karaganda, a citizen with the second group of disabilities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/953866

Since the beginning of 2025, 22.5 thousand citizens, including about 17.6 thousand unemployed people, have received certificates of completion of online courses on the Skills Enbek vocational training platform (hereinafter - the Platform). A total of 527,500 Kazakhstanis are registered on the platform, 28,800 of them were registered in 2025. At the same time, 433,400 people were trained during the entire period of the platform.Out of 17,600 unemployed citizens, about 4,400 are mainly young people of Aktobe, Turkestan, Kostanay regions and the city of Shymkent. There are also courses from Courstore, Fluent Education and Yandex Kazakhstan partners with the possibility of transferring to educational sites for further study.Duration of courses is from 1 to 72 hours.The most popular courses in February are "Insurance agent", "Cashier", "Building a sales office in a hotel", "Basic communication and rules of communication with people with disabilities and special needs" and "Prodavets".The platform provides social services, tourism, oil, gas, resource extraction, jurisprudence, etc. the number of free courses on various specialties in the fields is constantly increasing.As previously reported, the Platform is aimed at increasing the level of education and professionalism of the population, stimulating career development and promoting the concept of "lifelong learning". It is created similar to international training platforms that offer access to online courses on the principle of a marketplace - a market of services.Learning can be accessed through the link https://skills.enbek.kz/ or by selecting the "Online learning" section in the Electronic Labor Exchange (enbek.kz).On the platform, the learner independently chooses the appropriate pace and language of learning, the convenient principle of providing the material, and can monitor his progress in the educational process.Education advantages for the student: search for advanced courses, clear structure of the lesson, control of the learning process and quick interaction with the course authors.After the study, the student must pass a test with a minimum level of 70%. Upon successful completion of the online course, a skills mastery certificate will be issued. A mandatory condition for completing the course is the evaluation of the course by the learner. Offers of vacant jobs on Enbek.kz have been added for the skills acquired while downloading the certificate.The received certificate will be automatically displayed in the resume created by the learner when registering on Enbek.kz. When searching for employees, a potential employer can see certificates obtained after successful training on the Platform.Platform online courses for authors and developers are free. Courses can be placed in the state and Russian languages, and there should be different formats of information: text, presentation, video and audio materials, infographics and other types. The platform assumes the possibility of adapting the interface for students with special needs.A convenient lesson designer for course authors, available for viewing statistics and effectiveness of published courses, various designs of certificates are provided, as well as an online calculator for pre-calculating the cost of training.From December 2023, courses can be read through the Enbek mobile application, we remind you that the application can be downloaded from Google Play and the App Store.Registration and work on the platform Please contact the responsible employees of "ERDO" JSC for all questions: 8 (7172) 95 43 17 (ext. 877, 878, 888).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/951846

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Kostanay region continues to implement one of the most significant investment projects in the history of the Kazakh industry — the construction of a KIA car manufacturing plant. The project is being implemented on behalf of the Head of State as part of the tasks of attracting foreign direct investment and developing the machine-building sector.Visit of the official delegationThe construction process was inspected by Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov together with the official delegation of KIA, which included:Seo Dogen — Vice President/ Director of the KIA Corporation Production Technology Center (Korea)Im Jae—wu - KIA President for Russia and the CISKim Dae—ki - General Director of KIA Qazaqstan LLPDuring the visit, the delegation got acquainted with the current state of construction and installation works, as well as the process of preparing for the launch of high-tech production.The main parameters of the projectThe total cost of the project is USD 200 million.The share of foreign direct investment is about 80%The area of the production building is 100,000 sq. m.The design capacity is 70,000 vehicles per year.Jobs created — 1,500 peopleThe project is the first in KIA's history to be implemented outside the Republic of Korea. The future plant will be equipped with the latest technology — 68 industrial robots will be used in production. This will ensure a high level of automation, productivity, and consistent product quality. 80 foreign specialists from South Korea and China are already working at the construction site.Construction progressToday:The construction of the main production building has been completedThe roof and exterior sandwich panels have been installed.A part of the equipment supplied from South Korea and China has been installed.Installation work is underway in welding and painting shops.The construction of external engineering networks (gas, water, electricity, sewerage, communications) has been completedThe construction of railway access roads and highways continues — asphalt concrete pavement has already been laid on two priority sites.According to the schedule, the pilot assembly of the vehicles is scheduled for July 2025, and the start of mass production is scheduled for October 2025.Personnel training and development of related industriesSpecial attention is paid to the training of qualified personnel for new production. New educational directions in five key specialties are being opened in colleges and universities of Kostanay region:Mechanical engineering technologyAutomation and controlOperation and maintenance of machinery and equipmentMetallurgy of ferrous metalsTurning businessEducational institutions receive an updated material and technical base, and students undergo practical training on real production equipment.In parallel with the main project, the construction of the Localization Center of TEHNOPARK KZ LLP is underway, which will produce automotive components mainly for Kazakhstani car plants, including the KIA plant. This will ensure the deepening of localization, the development of small and medium-sized businesses in industry and strengthen the supply chain in the automotive industry.The prospectsThe implementation of this project brings Kostanay region to a new level of industrial development and strengthens its position as a machine-building center of the country. This includes not only new investments and technologies, but also the creation of sustainable jobs, the formation of technological competencies and a contribution to national industrial growth.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/969258?lang=kk

This was stated today at a meeting of the operational headquarters by Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov.Thanks to careful preparations carried out within the framework of the instructions of the Head of State, the region managed to effectively cope with the flood situation and avoid threats to the population and infrastructure in 89 rural settlements and 3 cities.This year, more than 7.5 billion tenge was allocated for flood prevention measures, which is three times the amount of funds allocated last year. This made it possible to significantly strengthen the protective structures, as well as purchase the necessary equipment and materials. In particular, 860 million tenge was allocated for the purchase of equipment.One of the main areas of work was the installation and repair of engineering facilities. In 2025, 57 kilometers of protective shafts were built, 168 culverts were installed, and 20 kilometers of new storm sewers were laid. In addition, 27 hydraulic structures were repaired. All protective structures have fulfilled their functions in full.To successfully complete all the activities, more than 3,000 people and 800 pieces of equipment were involved in the training. In particular, large—scale snow removal was carried out - more than 1.2 million m3 of snow was removed, which effectively reduced the load on the storm and drainage systems. Pumping out more than 250,000 cubic meters of water from the most vulnerable areas played an important role.Special attention was paid to the construction of a 30-kilometer diversion canal, which was completed in October 2024 and provided protection from possible water threats in the Karasu district. The canal has played a key role in preventing lakes from pooling and excessive flooding of territories. Today, the water flow through the canal is 12.2 cubic meters per second, which makes it possible to effectively control the water level and prevent the threat of floods. The volume of water that passes through the canal is about 1.1 million cubic meters. m per day, and at the moment the volume of waste water has exceeded 700 million cubic meters.At the same time, a new 110 kW 15 km long power transmission line was laid around the Lake Alabota flood zone. Power lines have also been restored in the southern regions of the region, ensuring reliable power supply even in the most vulnerable areas. In total, 693 power transmission poles were restored in the territory of Amangeldy, Dzhangeldy districts and the city of Arkalyk.Results: success of flood prevention measuresAs a result of all the work carried out, the flood period passed without flooding, damage and consequences for the population. Protective structures, purchased equipment and well-coordinated work of all services ensured a high level of safety for residents of the region.In addition, volunteers, military personnel and local residents played an important role in the successful training. All these efforts have made it possible to minimize risks and effectively cope with the flood situation.Akim of the region Kumar Aksakalov thanked all the residents, volunteers and services who participated in the preparation and security of the region. "Your involvement and active position helped us to get through this flood period without losses and consequences. Your support is of great importance, and it is thanks to your work that the region has remained protected," he said.Today, thanks to the work done, all risks for settlements have been removed. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/969251?lang=kk

Today, Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov visited KamLitKZ LLP, an enterprise that implements large industrial projects in the region. Last year, an iron foundry was launched here, and now the construction of a second plant is being completed, which will produce the main gears of the drive axles for trucks. "This is an important step in the development of the region's machine-building cluster. The production is focused on the production of high-tech products that will be in demand not only in Kazakhstan, but also abroad. The project will create new jobs and strengthen the industrial potential of the region," Kumar Aksakalov said. Large-scale investments and job creation The total amount of investments in KamLitKZ projects exceeds 238 billion tenge:•78.2 billion tenge was invested in the iron foundry, which began operation in November 2024.•82.5 billion tenge was allocated for the construction of the main transmission plant (commissioning in 2025).•78 billion tenge will be invested in the project "Localization of the beam" (implementation in 2025). These projects create 1,150 new jobs, of which:✅ 500 – at the iron foundry;✅ 550 – at the main gear factory;✅ 100 – within the framework of the "Beam Localization" project. The average age of employees is 27 years old, mostly young professionals work here. Personnel are trained on the basis of local educational institutions, including Kostanay Highway College. Modern technologies and access to the international market The new plant will produce up to 74,000 main gears per year. The production process is based on precision stamping technology, which ensures high strength and durability of the parts. All the equipment is supplied by leading European manufacturers from Italy, Spain and Germany. KamLitKZ products are aimed at the CIS and European markets, which will expand the export potential of the region. The development of the machine–building sector is one of the priorities of Kostanay region. New projects, jobs and the introduction of advanced technologies contribute to the strengthening of industry and economic growth in the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/968286?lang=kk

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Dear media representatives, On April 11, 2025, Almaty city will host the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and the 8th meeting of foreign ministers in the “Central Asia – Russia” format.The CIS Foreign Ministers’ Council will address a wide range of issues aimed at further strengthening cooperation within the Commonwealth. Particular attention will be given to coordinating efforts in the political, trade and economic, cultural, humanitarian, and other areas of collaboration.As part of the upcoming meeting of foreign ministers in the “Central Asia – Russia” format, it is planned to discuss current issues of cooperation among the countries of the region in the areas of trade, economy and investment, transport and logistics, cultural and humanitarian affairs, as well as regional security.A press center for media representatives will be operational on April 11, 2025, at the Rixos Almaty Hotel, located at 506/99 Seifullin Avenue, Almaty.To obtain accreditation, please complete the attached form and send it to mfakzaccreditation@gmail.com until 12:00 PM on April 7, 2025.For any additional questions, please contact the Press Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan:- Yerlan Utegenov, mobile: +7(777) 041 88 65Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/967782?lang=kk

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On April 1, 2025, the akim of the region met with the silver medalists of the junior World Short Track Championships Polina Omelchuk and Anastasia Galechina, which took place in Calgary (Canada). The meeting was also attended by the head of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of the Akimat of Kostanay region.Anastasia Galechina won a bronze medal in the 2000-meter relay at the Calgary Championships, and Polina Omelchuk won a bronze at the 2024 Youth Olympics.There has been a lot of good news about winter sports in our region this year. Among them, Gleb Ivchenko became the champion at the IX Asian Winter Games in short track in China, and Nail Bashmakov and Vladislav Kovalev won the bronze medal in cross-country skiing.Akim thanked the coaches of our athletes: Anatoly Galechin, Ilya Korobeynikov and Nikolay Fedorenko, and noted that he was proud of the results of the young short-track athletes."In recent years, I am pleased that our athletes perform at a high level. The Winter Olympics in Milan are ahead. We will always support our athletes who have a chance to compete for licenses and medals," the mayor said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/967458?lang=kk

Astana, March 28, 2025 – A meeting of the “Human Dimension Dialogue Platform” Consultative and Advisory Body was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan under the chairmanship of Ambassador-at-Large Alua Nadirkulova. The meeting focused on two key agenda items: ensuring gender equality and equal opportunities for men and women, as well as combating violence against women.The event was attended by members of the Mazhilis of Parliament, representatives of the Human Rights Commission under the President, the National Human Rights Center (Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights), relevant government agencies (the Ministry of Culture and Information, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, the Ministry of National Economy, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Health, etc.), Kazakhstani non-governmental organizations working in the field of women’s rights, as well as observers from international organizations, including UNDP and UN Women.The meeting opened with a report by Lira Raisova, Deputy Chair of the Youth and Family Affairs Committee of the Ministry of Culture and Information. She emphasized Kazakhstan’s commitment to justice and inclusivity, as well as its active promotion of global initiatives to ensure gender equality. It was noted that Kazakhstan’s international partners recognize its significant contribution to the implementation of the Generation Equality Forum’s Action Coalitions and the Beijing+30 Process.Participants were informed that Kazakhstan has undertaken significant efforts to improve national legislation in the interests of women. It was highlighted that on June 16, 2024, the Law on “Ensuring Women’s Rights and Children’s Safety” came into force, making Kazakhstan the first country in the CIS who introduced advanced measures to combat violence against women and children.During the discussion of the first agenda item, Sayat Kenebayev, Director of the Department for Social Sector Development, Law Enforcement, and Special Agencies at the Ministry of National Economy, presented key measures to expand women’s economic rights and opportunities. These included the gradual increase of women’s representation in the governing bodies of state-owned companies to 30%. Target indicators were set to enhance female representation at decision-making levels – both in executive positions and in boards of directors. It was noted that by the end of 2024, women accounted for 48.1% of small and medium-sized business owners, demonstrating their growing contribution to the economy.Azhary Suleimenova, a representative of the National Human Rights Center, briefed participants on a Special Report prepared by the Ombudsman’s Office on combating domestic violence. She highlighted the issue of insufficient crisis center coverage in remote regions. Strengthening interagency coordination was proposed to enable timely identification of at-risk families and provide targeted assistance. Additionally, the importance of working with offenders was emphasized – expanding and continuing correctional programs for aggressors.During the meeting, Aselgul Alibayeva, a representative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, provided details on the implementation of new legislative measures. It was noted that the April 2024 law significantly strengthened mechanisms for protection against domestic violence. The Criminal Code was amended to reinstate liability for battery and intentional infliction of minor harm to individuals in a helpless or financially dependent situation – provisions most frequently applied in cases of domestic violence. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, at the President’s instruction, special police units for the protection of women and children from violence have been reinstated, and a new institution of female investigators for handling sexual crime cases is being introduced.Among the new legislative measures discussed at the meeting, particular interest was drawn to the President’s initiative to introduce a separate article in the Criminal Code establishing liability for the abduction of individuals for the purpose of forced marriage (commonly known as “bride kidnapping”). The proposal to introduce this separate article was supported by the General Prosecutor’s Office, and work is currently underway with relevant government agencies to draft the necessary amendments.Overall, the discussion took place in an open and constructive atmosphere. Representatives of government agencies and NGOs engaged in a candid exchange of views, identified existing problems, and proposed specific recommendations for their systematic resolution.The “Human Dimension Dialogue Platform” Consultative and Advisory Body was established in 2013 at the initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The platform serves as an effective tool for promoting dialogue between the government and the civil sector. Various current issues of human rights protection are discussed at the platform with the participation of representatives of international organizations and diplomatic corps (UNDP, OHCHR, OSCE, and others) as observers.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/967420?lang=kk

Today, under the chairmanship of Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov, a meeting of the akimat was held, at which two priority issues were considered — the development of water supply and transport infrastructure in the region.Water supply: 100% security rateAkim of the region noted that providing the population with high-quality drinking water remains one of the most important priorities. Over the past five years, 90.2 billion tenge has been allocated to the energy and housing and communal services sectors, of which 20.7 billion tenge will be allocated in 2024 alone. As a result, the level of provision of drinking water to the rural population increased to 91.3%.This year, 22.6 billion tenge is provided for water supply, which will allow 65 projects to be implemented and provide another 24.7 thousand people with access to clean water. Special attention is paid to connecting houses to the system — on behalf of the mayor, this is a prerequisite for the implementation of all projects. So, in two years, 55 thousand houses were connected, and as of January 1, 2025, water has already been turned on in 259.4 thousand houses in the region.The head of the region also stressed the need to involve local contractors in the work — their share increased from 26% in 2023 to 60% in 2025, which contributes to job creation and the development of local businesses.Transport infrastructure: focus on southern areas and international routesIn 2024, the budget of the road industry amounted to 106.0 billion tenge, which is 42% more than last year. 1,580 km of roads and 382 streets in 103 settlements will be repaired in the region.Special attention is paid to the southern regions of the region. On behalf of the Head of State, repairs of the Torgai–Yrgyz highway will begin this year, which will provide a direct link between the western regions and the center of the country through our south. This project will be a powerful impetus for the development of Arkalyk and the surrounding areas.Another important area was the restoration of the airport in Arkalyk. Design and estimate documentation is currently being developed. After completion of the work, it is planned to launch regular flights to Kostanay and Astana, which will significantly expand the transport accessibility of the region.In addition, in 2025, the repair of the Zhezkazgan–Petropavlovsk highway section from Arkalyk to the border of Ulytau region (87 km) will be completed. This will shorten the route between north and south by 400 km and increase the traffic flow from 10 to 2,500 vehicles per day.Due to the growing transit importance of the southern regions, the governor of the region instructed to start developing roadside services — the construction of hotels, sanitary facilities, cafes and shopping malls that meet international standards.The region is at the center of transit flowsAccording to Kumar Aksakalov, thanks to an integrated approach and government support, Kostanay region will become a key transit hub in the coming years, connecting the north and south of the country, as well as creating new routes between Kazakhstan, Central Asian countries and the Russian Federation.The results of the Akimat's meeting demonstrate a systematic approach to infrastructure development, improving the quality of life and creating conditions for sustainable economic growth in the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/967192?lang=kk

As part of the implementation of the President's instructions on the need to increase the share of agricultural processing, Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov got acquainted with the preparatory work on the site of the new Confectionery Capital complex. The project is being implemented on the basis of the largest food industry enterprise in the region, Bayan Sulu JSC.Bayan Sulu JSC has been holding the position of one of the largest confectionery manufacturers in Kazakhstan for many years, producing over 300 products and employing more than 1,700 people. The company's products are in demand not only within the country, but are also successfully exported to the markets of the CIS and Europe.The new Confectionery Capital project is designed to strengthen the region's position in the food industry and significantly increase the volume of processing of local raw materials. The total investment of the project exceeds 14 billion tenge, and its production facilities will allow producing up to 16.6 thousand tons of high-quality confectionery products annually. Thanks to the implementation of the project, 260 new jobs will be created in the region, which will have a positive impact on employment.As Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov noted, "The implementation of the Confectionery Capital project is an important step towards fulfilling the instructions of the Head of State to increase the share of agricultural processing. We strive to maximize the potential of local raw materials and provide residents of the region with new jobs. This will not only strengthen the region's economy, but also ensure the deep processing of local products."Currently, preparatory work has been completed – the old structures of the former bakery with an area of 7.6 thousand square meters on a 3.1 hectare site have been dismantled at the construction site. The main construction and installation works will begin in the second quarter of 2025, design and estimate documentation has been prepared, and state expertise has been successfully completed.The financing of the project is provided with the active support of JSC SEC Tobol, which allocated 5 billion tenge for the acquisition of shares of JSC Bayan Sulu, as well as the Development Bank of Kazakhstan, which provided a loan of 6 billion tenge for the purchase of high-tech equipment. Suppliers of the necessary equipment have already been identified, which guarantees a timely start of production.The implementation of the Confectionery Capital complex will help reduce import dependence, expand the region's export opportunities and significantly increase the production of high-value-added products. The new project will not only strengthen the economy of Kostanay region, but also provide residents of the region with stable and well-paying jobs.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/966593?lang=kk

Astana, March 31, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu received the European Union’s Special Representative for Central Asia Eduards Stiprais, who arrived to Kazakhstan on a working visit.During the meeting, the parties discussed a wide range of issues of bilateral and regional cooperation, including the practical implementation of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between Kazakhstan and the European Union, as well as strengthening economic ties, investment cooperation, and regional security issues.Both sides emphasized the importance of continuing dialogue within the framework of the EU Strategy for Central Asia and implementing joint initiatives in the fields of sustainable development, digitalization, and climate policy. Green transformation and the transport and logistics connectivity of the region with the European Union were discussed thoroughly. In this context, the importance of implementing projects aimed at developing the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route was highlighted.Minister Nurtleu reaffirmed the country’s commitment to deepening its partnership with the European Union and noted the significance of the upcoming “Central Asia - European Union” Summit in Samarkand this week.For his part, Special Representative Stiprais praised the dynamics of cooperation between Kazakhstan and the EU, highlighting the key role of Kazakhstan in fostering interregional cooperation and implementing major infrastructure and economic projects.Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue their constructive dialogue on all pressing bilateral and regional issues.The European Union is the main trade and investment partner of Kazakhstan. The trade turnover between Kazakhstan and European Union reached 49.7 billion US dollars (+16.9%), including exports from Kazakhstan – 38.6 billion dollars, imports to Kazakhstan – 11.1 billion dollars. The gross inflow of direct investment from EU countries for the period from 2005 to 9 month of 2024 amounted 200.7 billion dollars, which is 47.8% of the total gross FDI (419.5 billion dollars). Of these, in 9 months of 2024, FDI from EU countries amounted to 6.4 billion dollars or 50.4%. There are more than 3,000 European companies currently operating in Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/966538?lang=kk

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Astana, March 31, 2025 – Within the framework of the official visit of the President of Slovenia Nataša Pirc Musar to Kazakhstan, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu held a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia Tanja Fajon.The parties discussed current issues and prospects of development of Kazakh-Slovenian cooperation. Special attention was paid to strengthening trade and economic ties and creating favorable conditions for business circles of the two countries.Both ministers emphasized the importance of a business forum to be arranged during President Pirc Musar’s visit, as a key step in expanding bilateral contacts. In this context, transportation and logistics, pharmaceuticals, green energy, water resources and telecommunications were highlighted as priority areas.“Astana highly values ties with Ljubljana as an important partner in Central Europe and the European Union. We can find common ground on many issues, in particular mutually beneficial use of our transit and transportation potential,” said Minister Nurtleu.The foreign ministers also “compared the notes” on topical issues on the regional and international agenda, emphasizing the constructive interaction within the multilateral format. In this context, the proximity of Astana’s and Ljubljana’s positions on the importance of compliance with the UN Charter and principles of international law was noted.Minister Nurtleu also expressed appreciation for Slovenia’s support in the establishment of the UN Regional Center for Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty, and for its assistance in granting the European Commission’s mandate to begin negotiations on facilitation of the EU visa regime for Kazakhstan’s citizens.In her turn, Minister Fajon reiterated Slovenia’s commitment to expanding multifaceted cooperation with Kazakhstan across all areas of mutual interest.Following the meeting, the sides agreed on further efforts to strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/966146?lang=kk