1. The sowing campaign of 2025.This year, the area of spring sowing in the region will amount to 5.1 million hectares.Grain crops are planned to be sown on 4.2 million hectares, oilseeds on 755 thousand hectares.The necessary areas of socially significant crops are provided to meet the needs of the population, including potatoes in agricultural formations - 5.5 thousand hectares, buckwheat – 21 thousand hectares.There are 818.8 thousand hectares of treated fallows for sowing this year. Autumn tillage was carried out on an area of 1 million 342 thousand hectares, snow retention was carried out on 843.5 thousand hectares.Agricultural enterprises are provided with seeds and fuel. The sowing equipment is ready for work. There are 514.2 thousand tons of seeds. 72.8 thousand tons of diesel fuel were allocated to the region for spring field work.  Agricultural producers sell fuel at 254 tenge per 1 liter (2024 – 79.6 thousand tons, 250 tng/liter).19.2 thousand tractors, 22.2 thousand seeders, and 1.3 thousand sowing complexes will take part in the sowing campaign.84.1 billion tenge was allocated under concessional lending programs through the Agrarian Credit Corporation of the region ("Ken Dala", "Ken Dala 2" programs), 7 billion tenge was allocated under the Food Corporation. 350 million tenge (forward purchase).The availability of machinery, aggregates and provision of seeds, fuels and lubricants and preferential financing make it possible to carry out the sowing campaign at the optimal time, within 15-16 days.2. Providing the domestic market with food products.The domestic market of the region is almost completely provided with socially significant food products of its own production.Due to local production of 10 items, the need is fully covered: flour, pasta, bread, beef, milk, eggs (chicken), potatoes, sunflower oil, poultry meat, buckwheat groats.For 6 items, partly due to local production and import from abroad – butter, dairy products, cheeses and cottage cheese, carrots, cabbage, onions. According to 3 names, salt, sugar and rice are imported from other regions or imported. In 2024, food products worth 429 billion tenge were produced.  The production of cereals increased 6.4 times compared to the previous year (from 6.9 to 44.3 thousand tons), the production of hard cheeses – by 34.6% (from 107 to 144 tons), canned meat – by 27% (from 744 to 945 tons), vegetable oil – by 17.1% (from 30.2 to 35.4 thousand tons), condensed milk by 5.7% (from 2,106 to 2,226 tons).In January-March of this year, the processing enterprises of the region produced food products in the amount of 104.9 billion tenge (an increase of 19.4%). The IFO of food products was 110.3%.Production of flour increased by 4.8% (from 252.2 thousand tons to 264.3 thousand tons), vegetable oil by 49.6% (from 7.6 thousand tons to 11.4 thousand tons), canned food by 14.4% (from 278 tons to 318 tons), yogurt by 3.2% (from 7.7 thousand tons to 8 thousand tons). tons), ice cream by 7.8% (from 410 tons to 442 tons).In 2024, imports of agricultural products amounted to 397 million US dollars (including imports of food products amounted to 242 million US dollars).Imports of dairy products decreased by 34%, meat products by 9%, vegetable oil by 3%, sugar by 6%, cereals by 29%, eggs by 80%.According to statistics, in 2024, agricultural products worth over 645.7 million US dollars were exported (of which 417.7 million US dollars were products of processing enterprises).The main share of agricultural exports is wheat flour (813.5 thousand tons), 9.7 thousand tons of dairy products, 9.2 thousand tons of potatoes, 5.1 thousand tons of cereals, 7.5 thousand tons of sunflower oil, 2.2 thousand tons of meat, 3.2 thousand tons of pasta.Since the beginning of this year, agricultural products worth 56.1 million US dollars have been exported, which is 40% more than the same period last year (including food products worth 32.4 million US dollars).Agricultural products of the agroindustrial complex were imported in the amount of 23.2 million US dollars. Supplies of dairy products decreased by 22%, meat products by 6%, cereals by 95%, eggs by 75%.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/988755?lang=kk

This initiative was put forward by the Department of digitalization of the region.The head of the department, Azamat Kashiyev, noted that at the moment there is a high demand for electronic services and simplified ways of digital communication.— To improve their quality, pilot projects will be launched this year — the transition from paper to online format for such public services as "Issuing permits to labor immigrants" and "Assigning housing assistance." The city of Kostanay has been previously identified as the pilot's territory," the head of the department said.The draft joint order of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Industry and Construction has been published on the Open NPAs portal and is under discussion until May 12, 2025.— For example, in the first quarter of 2025, 252 applications were submitted in paper format in Kostanay for the state service "Assignment of housing assistance". However, 82 of these applications (32.5%) were rejected due to the incompleteness of the submitted documents, including outdated information, errors in filling out the prescribed application form, and so on. We believe that with the implementation of the pilot project, refusals to provide public services due to incomplete documents and information will be eliminated," the head of the department said.A similar positive effect is expected from the state service "Issuing permits to labor immigrants." In the first quarter of this year, 457 applications for the issuance and renewal of permits were accepted for this service, of which 184 were subsequently rejected.In general, 92% of the total list of public services are provided in electronic format, which gives citizens the opportunity to receive them through the e-government portal."eGov.kz ", without affecting the time for visits to the PSC.On the portal, public services are grouped by specific fields of activity and life situations: "Starting a family", "Having a child", "You are buying an apartment", "Registering a business", "How to get a child into kindergarten, school", "You are sick", "You are getting a job", "You are going to retirement" and others.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/988761?lang=kk

London, 30 April 2025 – The 11th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation between Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom was held in London. The Kazakh delegation was led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov. The meeting was attended by the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the UK Magzhan Ilyassov, UK Ambassador to Kazakhstan Kathy Leach, and representatives of relevant ministries, national companies, and quasi-governmental sectors from both countries.The UK side was headed by Douglas Alexander, Minister of State for Trade Policy and Economic Security at the Department for Business and Trade.The parties noted that the signing of the Strategic Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between Kazakhstan and the UK last year has opened new prospects for deepening cooperation in critical minerals, green energy and climate, transport and logistics, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, education, and financial partnerships.In his remarks, Deputy Minister Kuantyrov emphasized that the UK is one of Kazakhstan’s key trading partners and top investors, with total FDI exceeding 22 billion US dollars: “We greatly value the UK’s contribution to the development of Kazakhstan’s key industries and are committed to building a next-level partnership — focused on investment, technology, and knowledge transfer.”During the meeting, bilateral documents were signed, including the Protocol of the Intergovernmental Commission, a Roadmap for cooperation in agriculture, as well as memorandums on collaboration in water resource management and the localization of biopharmaceuticals in Kazakhstan in partnership with AstraZeneca.The Intergovernmental Commission remains a crucial mechanism for trade and economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom, providing a systematic approach to implementing existing agreements and shaping new areas of strategic engagement.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/988504?lang=kk

In the 1st quarter of this year, the Akimat of Kostanay region held a meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission for the Prevention of Offenses under the Akimat of Kostanay region, which addressed one of the pressing issues of road safety.Despite the measures taken to reduce traffic accidents, improve road infrastructure, and allocate significant funds, there is an increase in traffic offenses in the region by the end of 2024.The head of the region listened to the akims of a number of regions and interested authorities, and instructed them to strengthen measures to ensure road safety.Also, he focused the attention of the akims of cities and districts on the creation of transport infrastructure.The Department of the Committee on Legal Statistics and Special Accounts for Kostanay region, together with the Regional Police Department and the Akimat of Kostanay, was instructed to develop a Roadmap for the modernization of the regional center's road infrastructure for 2025-2030.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/988152?lang=kk

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Astana, April 28, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu held a meeting with Sairan Kadyruly, Non-Staff Advisor for Investments to the Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia.During the talks, the parties discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade and economic relations, investment, cultural and humanitarian spheres.Minister Nurtleu emphasized that Mongolia is one of Kazakhstan’s key partners in Asia and noted the close ties between the two countries, which continue to develop in a spirit of friendship.Particular attention was paid to the implementation of joint projects in areas such as agriculture, logistics, energy, and education.At the conclusion of the meeting, the interlocutors reaffirmed their mutual commitment to further promoting and expanding bilateral cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/985208?lang=kk

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Pipeline Launch in Kazhybek Bek Village Marks Major Step Toward Full Gasification of the RegionThe Almaty region continues its large-scale gasification program. One of the most significant recent milestones was the launch of gas distribution networks in the village of Kazhybek Bek, located in the Zhambyl district. This is more than just an infrastructure project — it’s a real improvement in the quality of life for thousands of residents.Construction of the gas pipeline began in December 2023 and was completed ahead of schedule by the end of 2024, despite the initial timeline of 26 months. The total cost of the project amounted to 4.2 billion tenge.The story of Kazhybek Bek is just one episode in the broader regional gasification initiative. To date, 157 settlements have been connected under the regional scheme, covering 1.2 million people — that’s 77% of the region’s total population.In 2024 alone, 17 villages gained access to gas. By the end of 2025, the gasification level is expected to reach 59.5%, covering 169 settlements. More than 6.7 billion tenge has been allocated for new projects in 2025, with an additional 1.4 billion tenge designated for project and estimate documentation.Work is underway in various districts, including Konaev, Balkhash, Zhambyl, and Ili. Authorities emphasize that the project is being implemented in phases, taking into account actual needs and principles of sustainable development.The full gasification of the region is planned to be completed by 2030. This will not only improve living conditions, but also reduce the environmental burden, create conditions for economic growth, and attract investment to rural areas.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/984349?lang=kk

Almaty, April 25, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu and Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Wang Yi took part in the second meeting of the Kazakhstan-China Strategic Dialogue. The Chinese Foreign Minister arrived in Almaty on a working visit to attend the “Central Asia – China” foreign ministers’ meeting, scheduled for April 26.During the Strategic Dialogue, the parties discussed a wide range of issues related to political, trade and economic, as well as cultural and humanitarian cooperation. The ministers reviewed the implementation of agreements reached at the high and highest levels, and noted the positive dynamics in the development of Kazakhstan-China relations across the full spectrum of bilateral interaction.Special attention was given to joint efforts aimed at enhancing trade and economic ties. The parties underscored the need to develop new approaches in the joint advancement of industrial and investment cooperation, energy, transit and transport connectivity, as well as innovation. Increasing Kazakhstan’s non-resource exports to China was also highlighted as a priority.“Our all-weather cooperation is immune to geopolitical challenges and short-term trends. For us, China is not only a good neighbor and a reliable friend, but a close country with comprehensive ties,” said Minister Nurtleu.Last year, bilateral trade reached a record high of 43.8 billion US dollars. Both countries are striving to double the volume of mutual trade in the near future. The Kazakhstan-China investment portfolio currently includes 224 projects worth approximately 66.4 billion US dollars.“We regard Kazakhstan as a priority partner in China’s foreign policy toward neighboring countries. China firmly supports Kazakhstan’s efforts to safeguard its territorial integrity, sovereignty, and security, as well as the country’s development in accordance with its national characteristics,” emphasized Wang Yi.The foreign ministers also discussed the schedule of upcoming bilateral visits and events this year and aligned positions on key issues of the international agenda.Following the meeting, the two sides signed a Memorandum of Cooperation between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan and China for 2026-2028, and exchanged notes on the establishment of the Consulate General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Guangzhou.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/984217?lang=kk

Members of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan of Kostanay region are taking part in the XXXIV session of the APK, which is being held in Astana and is dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Assembly.The head of the delegation from Kostanay region is Deputy akim of the region Arman Abenov. The regular session is attended by chairmen of ethnocultural associations, deputies of the regional maslikhat, public figures, as well as youth representatives. This demonstrates the broad reach and unity of all sectors of society in strengthening interethnic harmony.The Assembly of People of Kazakhstan has been playing a key role in ensuring social harmony and stability in our country for three decades. The session is an important platform for the exchange of experience, discussion of new initiatives and formation of strategies for the future.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/983765?lang=kk

Astana, April 25, 2025 – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan hosted a briefing for representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in the country on combating human trafficking, organized with the participation of the International Organization for Migration Mission in Kazakhstan with Coordinating Functions for Central Asia.The event was attended by members of the Mazhilis of Parliament, representatives of the Prosecutor General’s Office, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as non-governmental organizations working in the field of combating human trafficking.Foreign diplomats were briefed on the measures being taken to strengthen the fight against human trafficking in Kazakhstan, including tougher penalties for such crimes and the development of preventive mechanisms. Along with this, the briefing participants were informed about the implementation of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Combating Human trafficking”.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/983770?lang=kk

A fake video with the image of the Akim of Kostanay region is being distributed in messengers, in which the head of the region allegedly declares threats against him. This video was generated using artificial intelligence.The Akimat of Kostanay region filed a complaint with law enforcement agencies regarding the dissemination of false information.The perpetrators will be found and held accountable in accordance with current legislation.We warn citizens about the responsibility for disseminating false information and urge them to check information on official sources.Press service of the Akim of Kostanay regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/983939?lang=kk

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On the initiative of Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov and with the support of the Kazakhstan Khalkyna public Foundation, modern equipment will be supplied to the city's oncological dispensary — a linear accelerator and a computed tomograph (CT).This decision is aimed at improving the quality of cancer care and expanding access to high-tech treatment for residents of the region.What will it give the patients?The linear accelerator is an advanced equipment used for radiation therapy. It allows you to:precisely target the tumor, minimizing damage to healthy tissues,individually adjust the treatment parameters,reduce side effects and speed up patients' recovery.A modern CT machine will be installed in combination with it, which will make it possible to determine the localization of the tumor process as accurately as possible. This is critically important for building a radiation treatment plan.Why is this important?Currently, the treatment is carried out on outdated devices installed in 1993 and 2006. Their resources are almost exhausted, and the level of accuracy and safety does not meet modern standards.In addition, about 20% of patients from Kostanay region are forced to receive such treatment in republican clinics in Astana or abroad. This creates an additional financial and logistical burden for both patients and their families.Now residents of the region will be able to receive advanced treatment on the spot. This will allow:significantly reduce the waiting list and waiting times for therapy,reduce the cost of moving and living in other regions,ensure timely initiation of radiation therapy.Financing and timingThe cost of the project for the purchase and installation of equipment exceeds 2.5 billion tenge. Financing is provided from the funds of the Kazakhstan Khalqyna Foundation in cooperation with local executive bodies.Work on the installation of equipment and staff training will be carried out in the near future. All procedures are implemented within the framework of the state program for the modernization of the healthcare system.Comment by Akim of the region Kumar Aksakalov:"Oncology is a field where every minute can be crucial. We don't just upgrade equipment — we give people a chance. Together with the Kazakhstan Halkyna Foundation, we are making quality medicine closer and more accessible to the residents of our region."Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/983277?lang=kk

Astana, April 24, 2025 – The 12th session of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic, Agricultural, Environmental, Industrial, Technical and Technological Cooperation (IGC) between Kazakhstan and Austria took place in Astana today.Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Vassilenko and Director General for Economics, Innovation and International Cooperation of the Federal Ministry for Economics, Energy and Tourism of the Republic of Austria Florian Frauscher co-chaired the meeting attended by representatives of the two countries’ line ministries and agencies.According to the IGC’s agenda, the participants discussed the economic situation in the two countries and measures of the governments to promote economic development in Kazakhstan and Austria as well as issues of bilateral and multilateral cooperation.Deputy Minister Vassilenko informed the Austrian delegation about the ongoing reforms in Kazakhstan, the expanding cooperation with the European Union and specific steps undertaken to ensure economic diversification and favorable environment for attracting foreign investments and doing business in the country.The Kazakh diplomat noted that, since the first meeting of the IGC in Vienna in 2009, the joint Commission has made an important contribution to strengthening trade and investment ties between Kazakhstan and Austria. Underlining the high level of bilateral partnership and successful operation of Austrian companies in Kazakhstan, including Andritz Hydtro, PlanRadar and others, he called for boosting business interaction between the two countries.In turn, Director General of the Ministry for Economics, Energy and Tourism of Austria Florian Frauscher informed that Kazakhstan is a leading partner for Austria in Central Asia. He expressed the interest in Vienna in strengthening partnership across all priority areas of cooperation with Kazakhstan.The participating delegations reviewed opportunities for engagement in energy, renewables, mining, transport, agriculture, healthcare, tourism, and digitalization sectors.They agreed to continue exchanging information about potential mutually beneficial projects, facilitate regional and commercial ties, including by exchanging the visits of business delegations between the two countries to enhance bilateral trade and economic cooperation.The parties also noted opportunities for promoting regional partnership within the framework of memorandums on cooperation between the East Kazakhstan Region and Styria, the Turkistan Region and Carinthia, and the Pavlodar Region and Upper Austria.On the same day, the 10th Kazakh-Austrian Business Council meeting took place in Astana to present the investment potential of Kazakhstan and review engagement in machinery, agriculture and other industries.According to the Kazakh statistics, in 2024, the Kazakh-Austrian trade reached 280.8 million US dollars (exports – 4.1 million dollars, imports – 276.7 million dollars). The gross inflow of investment from Austria to Kazakhstan in 2024 reached 20.7 million dollars and overall since 2005 it has amounted to over 3 billion dollars. There are around 180 enterprises with the participation of Austrian capital registered in Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/983290?lang=kk

Astana, April 23, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu held a meeting with General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.During the talks, the sides discussed the current state and prospects for the development of Kazakh-Pakistani partnership, with a particular focus on trade, investment and transport-logistics cooperation.In particular, they reviewed opportunities for expanding transit and transport collaboration, which would help to unlock the potential of bilateral business ties, as well as joint projects currently under consideration.Minister Nurtleu stressed the importance of advancing projects in agriculture, logistics, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and information technology.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/982440?lang=kk

Astana, April 23, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu held talks with the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia, Gordan Grlić-Radman, as part of his official visit to Kazakhstan.The main topics of discussion included cooperation in the political, trade-economic, and cultural-humanitarian spheres. Special attention was given to the forthcoming visit of Prime Minister of Croatia Andrej Plenković to Kazakhstan and his participation in the Astana International Forum. In addition, the parties thoroughly discussed the implementation of agreements reached during Nurtleu’s visit to Zagreb in November 2024.“Croatia is one of Kazakhstan’s key partners in the Balkans and the European Union. Economic cooperation is a priority and a major driving force of our bilateral relations,” emphasized the Kazakh Foreign Minister.Last year, the volume of mutual trade reached 282 million US dollars, placing Croatia among Kazakhstan’s top 15 trading partners within the EU.For his part, Grlić-Radman reaffirmed the Croatian Government’s strong commitment to strengthening comprehensive cooperation with Kazakhstan in all areas of mutual interest. Energy, transport and logistics, pharmaceuticals, tourism, and agriculture were identified as priority areas.The ministers expressed confidence that the Kazakhstan-Croatia Business Forum and the visit to the International IT Startup Park “Astana Hub,” both organized as part of the visit, would contribute to fostering contacts and creating favorable conditions for the business communities of the two countries.The head of the Kazakh Foreign Ministry noted that the present event marks a starting point for the intensification of political dialogue aimed at strengthening economic ties between Kazakhstan and Croatia. He underscored that the meeting reflects the growing momentum in the development of traditionally friendly bilateral relations.In the cultural and humanitarian domain, the foreign ministers agreed to mutually provide scholarships for students of both countries.During the exchange of views on current regional and global issues, the head of Kazakhstan’s diplomacy reaffirmed the country’s firm adherence to the principles of the UN Charter and its balanced and pragmatic foreign policy, which is focused on resolving conflicts exclusively by peaceful means.Minister Nurtleu expressed gratitude to the Croatian side for its support in the establishment of the UN Regional Centre for Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty.As a result of the talks, both parties agreed to pursue further joint efforts to strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation.Alongside the official negotiations, the foreign ministers inaugurated the Kazakhstan-Croatia Business Forum with the participation of representatives from the business circles of both countries. The event served as a platform for discussing prospects for bilateral cooperation in areas such as energy, construction, information technology, tourism, and agriculture.Entrepreneurs from Kazakhstan and Croatia confirmed their interest in expanding trade and economic ties and in implementing joint projects aimed at developing a sustainable partnership.Within the framework of the visit, the Croatian Minister was received by the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/982157?lang=kk

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