Astana, February 27, 2025 – A meeting of the subgroup of the consultative and advisory body of the “Dialogue Platform on the Human Dimension” was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the chairmanship of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alua Nadirkulova.The agenda considered the main issues on improving preventive measures to protect against torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment.The meeting opened with a report by Vladimir Malakhov, Deputy Head of the Pre-Trial Investigation Service of the Prosecutor General's Office. In his speech, he informed about the important reforms being carried out in the country in the field of criminal proceedings in order to bring criminal legislation into line with Kazakhstan's international obligations. Special attention was paid to the need for full rehabilitation and compensation for victims of torture. Today, the issue of introducing amendments to increase the amount of compensation for damage and improving its mechanism is being considered.On the second issue of the meeting, the head of the department of the National Center for Human Rights, Zhanar Bigalieva, presented a report on the role of the National Preventive Mechanism (hereinafter referred to as the NPM) in preventing torture. Today, the work of the office is focused on improving the functionality of the information system of the Human Rights Ombudsman and completing its integration with the terminals for filing complaints of convicts, completing the transition to a digital format for the work of NPM participants on preparing reports, as well as increasing NPM funding.During the consideration of the third issue, Gulnara Sarsenbayeva, Director of the Department for the Organization of Medical Care of the Ministry of Health, reported on the work being carried out on medical support for persons detained in institutions of the penal system. He shared his plans to introduce 24-hour beds in regulatory acts this year, change the list of examinations during a medical examination, revise equipment, staffing standards and the list of screening tests, as well as introduce medical and social services and digitalization.As part of the discussion of the fourth item on the agenda, Bakytzhan Sadibekov, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on the Criminal Enforcement System of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, noted that in order to prevent torture, continuous video surveillance has been introduced in all institutions, with more than 39,000 cameras operating in them, with online access for prosecutors. He also drew attention to the fact that, by adopting the Social Code, convicts with disabilities of the first group held in the Committee on the Penal System can be provided with social payments in the form of care allowances, while people from among the convicts in those institutions can provide care.On the fifth issue of the meeting, Yulia Ovechkina, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on the Protection of Children's Rights of the Ministry of Education, noted that citizens serving sentences in correctional institutions have the right to receive secondary education and are offered to receive a working profession free of charge. Today, 2,522 students study in colleges under the Committee on the Penal System.In general, the issues on the agenda were discussed in a constructive and open format. Representatives of state bodies and non-governmental organizations had the opportunity to directly exchange views and share the developed recommendations.The consultative and advisory body "Dialogue Platform on the Human Dimension" 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. The forum will discuss various topical issues of human rights protection with the participation of international organizations (UNDP, OHCHR, OSCE, etc.) as observers.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/949526

As a result of the introduction of the Digital Family Card (hereinafter referred to as the FDC), since the beginning of 2025, SMS messages have been sent to 95.6 thousand people for the proactive provision of state services in the social and labor sphere. At the same time, more than 49 thousand people used the opportunity to receive benefits or payments without applying.The Digital Family Card is formed on the basis of data from all existing information systems of state bodies. Today, it contains information on 20 million citizens of Kazakhstan or more than 6.2 million families.The main goal of the introduction of the FDC is to ensure equal access of Kazakhstanis to the state support system. In this regard, the Social Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan establishes the Digital Family Card as a tool for determining medium- and long-term objectives and directions of social policy. Also, the OCC is a daily "electronic notification" of citizens' entitlement to receive some form of guaranteed state support depending on their social status.Currently, the OCC allows Kazakhstanis who are entitled to receive state support measures to register 10 types of benefits and social payments without any applications. They include social payments in case of loss of working capacity; social payment in case of loss of work, social payment or allowance for loss of breadwinner, allowance for parents (guardians) raising a child with disabilities, disability allowance, allowance for large families, allowance for mothers of many children awarded the "Altyn Alka" and "Kumis Alka" necklaces, targeted social assistance, as well as a lump sum payment for funerals.Also, automatic notifications have been implemented about the possibility of receiving pension payments through the OCC, the expiration date of the status when granting or extending the "kin" status, and employment measures for unemployed people.When the right to receive state support measures is established, an SMS message is sent to the potential recipient from the unified contact center 1414. The citizen who receives the notification must respond to it about his consent. The application and the assignment of social benefits or payments are processed automatically, after which the funds are transferred to the recipient's bank account.In order to avoid the risk of fraud, we note the need to respond to the SMS received from the unified contact center 1414.For all questions, please contact the Call Center at 1414. The call is free.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/949692

Almaty region governor Marat Sultangaziev met with children from orphanage No. 1 in Almaty. Children who are currently studying in the city will continue their education in a familiar environment, while newly admitted children will be placed in the city of Kunayev. In order to comprehensively study the situation, the regional governor held a meeting with representatives of the orphanage, including director Roza Bekisheva, teachers and children. The discussion was attended by the Ombudsman for Children's Rights Dinara Zakieva, the head of the regional education department Saltanat Bespaeva, the mayor of Kunayev and representatives of relevant departments. Earlier, the head of the education department Saltanat Dausbekovna visited the institution, got acquainted with the situation there, and listened to the opinions of employees on the issues of moving and maintaining their jobs. "The children said that they wanted to stay in Almaty, because adapting to the new environment and separation from the social environment can negatively affect their psychological state. This factor was taken into account when making a decision," noted the head of the region Marat Sultangaziev. In addition, the construction of a new orphanage is underway in the region. The modern building with a total area of ​​​​4,000 square meters is designed for 240 places. It provides comfortable living quarters, classrooms and recreation areas. A 900-seat school is located nearby, and a special bus will be allocated to transport children. The opening of the complex is scheduled for the summer. In addition, part of the new building will be transferred to the Nusupbayev boarding school, which is experiencing infrastructure problems. Also, one of the buildings will be used for the needs of the Juvenile Adaptation Center (JAC), which will allow children from different regions of the region to be accommodated in one place, without being transferred to other cities. Representatives of the authorities emphasized that all decisions regarding orphans are made with their interests, comfortable living conditions and quality education as the main priority. “Our goal is to create a favorable environment for children to feel safe and develop all-round. The children of orphanage No. 1 will remain in Almaty, and the newly arrived children will be placed in a modern complex in the city of Kunayev,” concluded Marat Sultangaziev. As part of the meeting, the children of the orphanage visited the educational center and the tourist and sports complex. This program introduced them to future opportunities and development prospects. “After visiting the construction site and presenting the passport of the future orphanage, we saw that very good conditions are being created for us and that there is no prison nearby,” shared Kirill Kapranov, a child of the orphanage.   Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/949537

Secular events dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan (APK) and Thanksgiving Day were held in the city of Kunayev.During the festive meeting, the head of the region read out President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's congratulatory speech on the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan.The President noted the significant contribution of the APK to strengthening unity in the country, developing the language and culture of all ethnic groups, as well as increasing the status of the Kazakh language. He noted that the Assembly plays an important role in the formation of national identity, promoting such basic values ​​as patriotism, solidarity and responsibility.As part of the important event, important discussions on interethnic harmony were held in the regional akimat, and the culmination of the celebration was a concert program in the city's House of Culture.At the round table, the akim of Almaty region Marat Sultangaziev highlighted the contribution of the AKP to strengthening stability and tolerance in the country for 30 years.– “The Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan plays an important role in ensuring the harmonious coexistence of different ethnic and religious groups. Thanks to his work, Kazakhstan has become an example of a systematic policy in the field of intercultural dialogue,” the akim said.On the importance of friendship between peoples, the deputy of the National Assembly of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the chairman of the Azerbaijani ethnocultural association, Osman Asly, and one of the first builders of the city of Kapchagai, Zhen Alexander, expressed their views.During the solemn part, various professionals were awarded letters of gratitude for their contribution to the development of the region.– “2025 has been declared the Year of Working Professions. It is very important to show respect and gratitude to every working person who laid the foundation for the country's prosperity,” Marat Sultangaziev noted.The celebration continued with a concert with the participation of creative collectives of the region. The audience enjoyed national dances and folk songs, as well as melodies performed on traditional instruments.One of the highlights was the presentation of the keys to an apartment to a mother with many children, supported by the “Kareket” charity foundation.At the end of the evening, it was once again reminded that the unity and mutual respect of Kazakhstanis are the main strength of the country.*Charity in the Almaty region: priority areas for 2025*In the anniversary year of the People's Republic of Kazakhstan, the implementation of social initiatives in the Almaty region will continue. Special attention is paid to supporting large and low-income families, victims of emergencies, as well as developing charity programs of ethnocultural associations.Key projects:•“Heart to Heart” campaign – providing additional assistance to victims of natural disasters;•“Road to School” initiative – providing 2,100 children with educational materials last year, and the number of students covered by 2025 is expected to increase;•“Vainakh” Chechen-Ingush Center – a program to provide medical assistance to those in need;•“Akhyska” Turkish Center – supporting families in difficult situations;•“Barbang” Kurdish Center – providing social excursions and assistance to pensioners and orphans;•Belarusian ethnocultural association – expanding the New Year charity campaign and expanding the scope of coverage of children from low-income families.In 2025, the region will strengthen strong traditions of kindness and mutual assistance will continue its work. Charity projects will be a tangible manifestation of unity and solidarity in society.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/948900

On March 1, a solemn event dedicated to the Day of Thanksgiving and the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan was held in Kostanay. Representatives of ethnocultural associations, public activists, veterans, youth and invited guests gathered for it.Thanksgiving Day is a bright symbol of peace, harmony and mutual respect. This day is a special holiday of gratitude for the support, hospitality and common contribution of representatives of different ethnic groups to each other. And the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan is an important milestone in the history of our country. This institution has been ensuring the unity and stability of the people for three decades.Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan: 30 Years of Unity and StabilityEstablished in 1995 at the initiative of the First President, the Assembly has become a unique platform for the interaction of ethnocultural associations, the preservation of national traditions and the formation of national identity. As a result of its work, conditions have been created for the development of the language and culture of all ethnic groups in our country, and the Kazakh language has been strengthened as a language of interethnic communication.Over these 30 years, the Assembly has become a powerful public institution, not only strengthening the unity of the country, but also actively participating in the legislative activity of the Parliament through its representatives. Its activities include the spheres of education, culture, public diplomacy and charity, thus forming a solid foundation for peace and stability in the country.A solemn meeting: congratulations, awards, appreciation of hard workAkim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov addressed the gathering and read a congratulatory letter from the Head of State. He noted the important role of the Assembly in strengthening interethnic dialogue and social harmony.- The Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan has been playing a decisive role in ensuring stability and unity in the country for 30 years. Thanks to the work of representatives of all ethnic groups, Kazakhstan has become a country of mutual understanding and harmony. Thanksgiving Day is a holiday that reminds us of the importance of supporting each other, compassion and respect. It is these values ​​that are the basis of Kazakhstani identity, - said the head of the region.During the event, citizens who actively participated in the public life of the region and contributed to strengthening the friendship and unity of peoples were awarded with letters of gratitude and certificates from the regional akim.Year of Working Professions: respect for working peopleThis year, the main attention is paid to ordinary working people. Although their work is not always in the public eye, it is the main pillar of the country's development. 2025 has been declared the Year of Working Professions in Kazakhstan. This is a sign of respect for machinists, builders, teachers, doctors and other working people who make a huge contribution to the development of our country.At the solemn meeting, working professions, fluent in the state language, spoke and shared their stories. They noted that for them, the Kazakh language is not only a means of communication, but also an important factor in strengthening the unity of the country.Unity is the main wealth of KazakhstanAt the end of the meeting, the participants noted that Thanksgiving Day and the 30th anniversary of the Assembly are not just festive dates, but also special days that remind us of the common values ​​that unite Kazakhstanis. Only through mutual understanding and agreement can we achieve sustainable development and prosperity.Kazakhstan is our common home! May peace, harmony and friendship reign in the country forever!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/948860

Astana, February 28, 2025 - The Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Austria have signed intergovernmental agreements on the exemption of diplomatic passport holders from visa requirements and the readmission of illegally staying persons.The documents were signed on the Kazakh side by the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Sadenov and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev. The Austrian Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Andrea Bacher, attended the ceremony from the Austrian side.The agreements signed will expand the contractual and legal framework between Kazakhstan and Austria, strengthen bilateral cooperation, facilitate official visits and strengthen interaction in the field of migration policy.This step demonstrates the high level of mutual trust between the two countries and confirms their readiness to further develop partnership relations in the political, economic and humanitarian spheres.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/948532

Vice Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan Askar Biakhmetov spoke about the implementation of measures to promote employment at a press conference held at the Central Communications Service under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. As of 2024, 979 thousand citizens were employed in Kazakhstan.Askar Biakhmetov noted that one of the main areas of activity of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as the Ministry of Labor) is to provide citizens with quality jobs. The Concept for the Development of the Labor Market until 2030 provides for an increase in the number of quality jobs to 3.8 million units by 2029. As of 2024, it reached 2.5 million."As of 2024, 979 thousand citizens were employed in Kazakhstan, of which 714 thousand were placed in permanent jobs. About 65 thousand citizens were placed in jobs within the framework of national projects and sectoral concepts. "Within the framework of the initiative of the Head of State "100 jobs per 10 thousand inhabitants" - more than 314 thousand people, 359 thousand people - on vacancies offered by employers, and more than 241 thousand people - within the framework of active measures to promote employment," the Vice Minister said.Askar Biakhmetov also said that employment will be monitored monthly through the information systems of the Ministry of Labor by checking the availability of mandatory pension contributions of those employed and concluding electronic employment contracts with them.According to the results of monitoring job creation, it was determined that pension contributions were received by 85% of the total number of those employed, and about 60% had electronic employment contracts.In 2024, 325 thousand citizens were involved in active measures to promote employment.Short-term vocational training courses were organized for 67.5 thousand people, including: in educational organizations - 7.8 thousand people, with employers – 1.9 thousand people, 57.7 thousand people were covered by online training on the Skills Enbek platform. A total of 14.6 thousand people were employed after training.“Of the total number of citizens who completed online courses, more than 52 thousand, or 91%, successfully completed their studies and received appropriate certificates.Today, Skills Enbek has 858 courses for any citizen who wants to master new skills or improve their qualifications, 311 of which are free. This year, new practical courses using VR and AR technologies will also be available,” said Askar Biakhmetov.60 thousand people were covered by training in the basics of entrepreneurship under the “Bastau Business” project.More than 188 thousand people were employed in subsidized jobs, including: 110 thousand people in public works, 15.5 thousand people in social jobs, 33 thousand people in youth internships, 9.6 thousand people under the “First Job” projects, 420 people in the “Generation Contract” projects, and 19.1 thousand people in the “Silver Youth” projects.Another area of ​​measures to promote employment is the provision of state grants to socially vulnerable categories of the population to support citizens’ entrepreneurial initiatives.“In 2024, grants were provided in two streams, and 8,941 out of the planned 9 thousand people were covered. At the same time, more than 64% of grant recipients are residents of rural areas,” Askar Biakhmetov added.The main share of grant recipients used funds to purchase technological equipment (44%), where the largest number of participants was observed in the Turkestan (923 people) and Kyzylorda (602 people) regions, as well as in the city of Almaty (211 people).“When applying for a grant, the applicant must indicate the planned indicator of job creation based on the results of the business project implementation. Thus, grant recipients, while providing themselves with employment, created more than 3 thousand additional permanent jobs. "Most of the jobs were created in Zhambyl (941 units), Kyzylorda (920 units) and Turkestan (482 units) regions," the vice minister noted.He also spoke in detail about the digital projects implemented in the field of employment.The Ministry of Labor has created the "Innovation Navigator of Projects" platform, which provides analysis and forecasting of personnel needs and timely monitoring of the effectiveness of all implemented projects. Currently, the system is monitoring 906 investment projects with a plan to create 168 thousand jobs.The "Career Compass" platform has been introduced, which allows students to choose a future profession. The platform contains information on more than 400 professions in demand.“For students of vocational and technical schools and universities, a functionality has been implemented on the Electronic Labor Exchange that allows them to choose a place for industrial practice. Students will not only master specific skills, but will also be able to consider a job at the enterprise where they completed their internship. Today, 610 employers have placed 3.8 thousand vacancies for internships, 130 vocational and technical schools have been involved, and 15 thousand questionnaires have been collected from students,” said Askar Biakhmetov.In addition, during the briefing, the Vice Minister spoke about the set of measures planned for 2025 to implement the instructions of the Head of State on holding the Year of Working Professions.“The total demand for personnel in the next 6 years is estimated at 1.6 million people, including about 900 thousand for employees with vocational and technical education and more than 400 thousand for specialists with working professions. Working personnel are in demand in the construction, agriculture, manufacturing industry, and healthcare sectors. The demand for working professions in these areas is 56%,” said Askar Biakhmetov.Central government agencies and akimats have begun joint work on the implementation of the action plan within the framework of the Year of Working Professions. The sectoral plans of government agencies include key indicators for the opening of new enterprises and the creation of new jobs (permanent and temporary).Within the framework of the “Youth Practice” project, it is planned to attract at least 35 thousand mentors to train young specialists, as well as provide vocational training at the workplace with a mentor. The employer will organize vocational training for the unemployed at their workplaces for a period of no more than 6 months.This year, 100 professional standards will be developed and updated. Qualification recognition assessment has begun on the basis of 4 independent centers, and it is planned to open a 5th center, including 2 centers according to international standards."During the year, at least 500 thousand schoolchildren and vocational training students will be provided with training in job search and employment skills using the unified digital platform "Electronic Labor Exchange". It is planned to employ 1 thousand of the best vocational training graduates in the country's leading companies. Vocational guidance will be carried out on the basis of the "Career Compass" platform, covering 100 thousand people.The adoption of the above measures will allow increasing incomes, stimulating business activity, and improving the social well-being of the population," the Vice Minister concluded.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/948129

Doha, February 27, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov met with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Qatar Sultan Al-Mureikhi during his visit to Doha.During the talks, the parties stressed the importance of strengthening trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian ties and confirmed their readiness to further strengthen political dialogue at the highest level.On this occasion, the implementation of the agreements reached as a result of the negotiations between the heads of the two states in Doha and Astana last year, including agreements aimed at implementing joint investment projects, was discussed.As part of the visit, the Kazakh delegation also held talks with Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry of Qatar Mohammed Hassan Alzakski.The interlocutors exchanged views on areas for strengthening joint action to increase mutual trade turnover and strengthen economic partnership, in accordance with the instructions of the leaders of the two countries.This year, a high-level joint intergovernmental The importance of holding a regular meeting of the commission and revitalizing the work of the Business Council was emphasized.At a meeting with Mehmed Ozozan, Executive Director for Projects of the Qatari UCC Holding Company, the issues of implementing investment projects within the framework of the Agreement on Establishing a Long-Term Strategic Partnership for the Development of Projects in Key Industries, signed by the governments of the two countries on March 20, 2024, were discussed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/947584

During a press tour organized in the Uyghur region, journalists got acquainted with the work of the "M.Ilham" cattle feedlot. Currently, there are about 100 heads of cattle here. All the cattle are Angus. 600 head of cattle are fattened annually and sent to a meat company. The head of the farm also said that it is planned to increase the number of cows. "The farm was founded in 2001. "Later, we leased equipment from KazAgroFinance JSC. Now we have 4 workers and 7 pieces of equipment. In the future, we plan to increase the number of breeding stock. Then we will have the opportunity to receive subsidies from the state. We plan to implement this measure before purchasing Angus cattle from another district," says Mars Idrisov. It should be noted that the farm also prepares its own livestock feed. Alfalfa is the main crop grown here, with 200 tons harvested annually.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/946940

The head of state pays special attention to the development of the agro-industrial complex, infrastructure and mass sports. Systematic work is being carried out in this direction in the Kostanay region. Today, several important facilities were launched at once in the Mendikara district, and construction sites were inspected.Opening of the "Shygys-1" dairy farmAs part of the development of the agro-industrial complex in the district, the "Shygys-1" dairy farm was launched. This is a modern complex for 1,200 cows. The farm will produce 9.7 thousand tons of milk annually. Currently, 50 new jobs have been created here.The total cost of the project is 6.2 billion tenge. The produced milk will be sent to LLP "Milkh" for processing. The farm is expanding its operations and a second cowshed and a calf barn are planned to be built in 2025.Construction of a new farm in the village of KamenskuralskoyeIn addition, construction of a new dairy farm for 1,200 heads of cattle is underway in the village of Kamenskuralskoye. After completion of construction work, this enterprise will produce 6.7 thousand tons of milk per year.The cost of the project is 4.3 billion tenge, and the new production facility will provide permanent employment for 15 people. The enterprise will be launched in December 2025.It should be noted that 30 new dairy farms are planned to be built in the region by 2028, which will allow for additional milk production of up to 43 thousand tons per year. Thus, local producers can fully meet the region's demand for dairy products.Water pipeline launched in Stepanovka villageDevelopment of rural infrastructure is one of the main tasks. For this purpose, a new water pipeline with a length of 38 km was launched in Stepanovka village.Thanks to an investment of 1.9 billion tenge, 1.5 thousand residents of Stepanovka, Ivanovka and Lesnoye villages were provided with clean drinking water. The launch of the water system will not only improve the quality of life in rural areas, but will also give impetus to the development of small and medium-sized businesses.A new hockey rink opens in Kharkovskoye villageCreating conditions for children and youth to engage in sports is one of the most important tasks. On this occasion, a new hockey rink was opened in the village of Kharkovskoye.Located on an area of ​​2 thousand square meters, this facility was invested with 253 million tenge within the framework of the state program "Village - Cradle of the Nation". Here, 60 children can play hockey and figure skating. In the summer, this field is used for football, basketball and volleyball games.The development of the region continuesThese projects launched in the Mendykara district are an important step in the socio-economic development of the region. Work on the development of agriculture, improvement of rural infrastructure and support for mass sports will continue in the future.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/946857

In 2024, Kazakhstanis were provided with more than 1.5 million various public services in the social and labor sphere in a proactive format. The number of services provided increased by 200 thousand compared to 2023.The proactive format provides for an unsolicited procedure for providing any service when a certain life situation arises. All necessary information is collected electronically from the state database. For this, citizens do not need to go anywhere, they just need to respond to an SMS message.Part of proactive services is provided through the Digital Family Card, which automatically determines the level of well-being, as well as appropriate measures of state support. Thanks to its introduction, in 2024, more than 642 thousand people received SMS for the proactive provision of public services. At the same time, 263 thousand people used the opportunity to receive benefits or payments without an application.In February 2024, another public service, namely the service "Reimbursement of expenses for home education of children with disabilities", was transferred to a proactive format.Thus, today 28 public services in the social and labor sphere are provided in a proactive format. The most popular of them are:- registration of unemployed citizens (771 thousand);- assignment of benefits for childbirth and childcare (218 thousand);- assignment of social payments in case of loss of income due to childcare (172 thousand);- payment of the difference between the amount of actually paid mandatory pension contributions, mandatory professional pension contributions and the amount of pension savings (state guarantee), taking into account the inflation rate (177 thousand);- determination of the degree of disability and/or loss of working capacity and/or determination of the necessary social protection measures (97 thousand).At the same time, comprehensive work is being carried out to transform and simplify certain services.In particular, the implementation of a pilot project on the external format of conducting medical and social expertise to determine the disability group for 30 nosologies continues. In 2024, about 97 thousand applications were considered in this format.People with disabilities also have the opportunity to independently choose a manufacturer and supplier of technical equipment and rehabilitation services through the Social Services Portal. More than 1.1 million orders were executed in 2024.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/945770

Astana, February 25, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan – Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtileu held talks with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman, Badr bin Hamad Al-Busaidi, who arrived in Astana on an official visit.This is the first official visit of the head of the Omani foreign ministry to Kazakhstan, which is aimed at giving impetus to the revitalization of bilateral cooperation in various fields.During the meeting, the ministers discussed a wide range of issues related to political, economic, and cultural and humanitarian cooperation. Particular attention was paid to the prospects for interaction in key areas such as energy, transport, logistics, finance and agriculture.The parties noted the importance of developing transit corridors, taking into account the strategic potential of Kazakhstan and Oman as regional logistics hubs. In this context, the important coordinating role of the Kazakhstan-Oman intergovernmental commission, the first meeting of which is scheduled for the second half of this year, was noted.“Oman is an important partner of Kazakhstan in the Middle East. "Our countries have significant opportunities to expand bilateral cooperation," M. Nurtileu noted.In turn, B. Al-Busaidi, noting the role of Astana as Oman's leading economic partner in Central Asia, confirmed his firm commitment to raising bilateral cooperation to a new level and proposed considering the possibility of establishing direct air services between the countries.In this context, Oman's initiative to establish a Direct Investment Fund for Kazakhstan and neighboring countries to realize the potential of trade and economic interaction was noted and supported.The ministers agreed that strengthening economic ties will allow expanding cultural and human exchanges. For example, last year, the number of Kazakh citizens visiting Oman increased by 37%, reaching 21 thousand people.In this regard, the Kazakh side welcomed the decision of the Government of Oman to extend the visa-free regime for citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan to 30 days, which will contribute to an increase in tourist flows and facilitate mutual travel, opening up additional prospects for interaction in various areas.The interlocutors also discussed the regional and global agenda, exchanged views on the prospects for further deepening mutually beneficial ties, and agreed to continue close interaction between the foreign ministries of the two countries.As a result of the negotiations, a roadmap for cooperation between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan and Oman was signed, which determines further promising areas of cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/945590

Riyadh, February 24, 2025 - The 2nd meeting of the Kazakhstan-Saudi Arabia political consultations was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the co-chairmanship of the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Saud Al-Sati.During the political consultations, the parties highly appreciated the positive momentum and successful development of Kazakhstan-Saudi Arabia relations based on the principles of friendship and mutually beneficial partnership.The interlocutors discussed a wide range of issues of political, trade-economic, and cultural-humanitarian cooperation. In addition, special attention was paid to the issues of establishing and expanding cooperation in the fields of trade and investment, transport and logistics, tourism, agriculture and food security, youth and sports.In order to further strengthen bilateral cooperation, the parties confirmed their intention to continue the practice of exchange of visits, as well as to expand the contractual and legal framework between the two countries.During the meeting, there was an exchange of views on topical regional and international issues on the agenda, as well as on mutually beneficial partnership within the framework of multilateral structures such as the UN, OIC, OPEC+, etc. The issue of further development of the Dialogue Platform "Central Asia - Gulf Cooperation Council", the first summit of which was held in Jeddah in July 2023, was noted as an important aspect of multilateral cooperation.Following the results of the meeting, the parties agreed to continue close dialogue between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and noted the need for regular bilateral consultations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/945212

Astana, February 24, 2025 – First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Akan Rakhmetullin met with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the Republic of Kazakhstan Luis Francisco Martinez.During the conversation, the parties discussed issues of strengthening bilateral cooperation in the political, trade-economic, investment and cultural-humanitarian spheres and contacts in multilateral formats.A. Rakhmetullin noted that Spain is a reliable strategic partner for Kazakhstan in the European Union and expressed his wish for the successful holding of the meetings of the Intergovernmental Commission and the Kazakhstan-Spain Business Council to be held in Madrid in March this year.The Spanish diplomat confirmed his intention to strengthen cooperation in all areas of bilateral relations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/944600

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Rabat, February 28, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu arrived in Rabat with the first official visit in the history of bilateral relations at the invitation of Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates of the Kingdom of Morocco.During the talks, the sides discussed the current state and prospects for the development of bilateral interaction, including the intensification of political dialogue, strengthening trade, economic and investment ties, as well as expanding contacts in the cultural and humanitarian sphere.Significant potential for deepening partnership in sectors such as energy, transportation, agriculture, digital technologies, innovations, education, and tourism was noted. In this regard, the sides expressed their readiness to further improve the legal framework and continue the practice of exchange visits at various levels.“Kazakhstan sees Morocco as an important and close partner in the Middle East and North Africa region. For more than 30 years of diplomatic relations, we have managed to build meaningful political dialogue based on common values, as well as establish constructive inter-parliamentary cooperation,” – stated the Kazakh Foreign Ministry.In turn, Minister Bourita emphasized the leading role of Kazakhstan in the Central Asian region and assured of his country's firm intention to qualitatively strengthen multifaceted interaction on a wide range of issues. The Moroccan minister noted that he considers Morocco and Kazakhstan as gateways to North Africa and Central Asia, respectively.The interlocutors emphasized the significant growth of trade turnover between the two countries, which last year increased by 70% and reached 274 million US dollars. In this case, the Kazakh Foreign Minister noted that Kazakhstan has good opportunities to increase the supply of products with high added value in Morocco. This includes expanding exports of 25 key commodity items worth 130 million US dollars, comprising finished petrochemical products, metallurgical products, and food products.Minister Nurtleu also noted that the Agreement on a visa-free regime will come into force soon, making Morocco the first country in Africa with which a bilateral visa-free regime is established. This will create new opportunities for the development of business ties and expansion of contacts between citizens.Special attention was paid to the issues of food security. The head of the Kazakh delegation expressed gratitude to Morocco for its interest in the activities of the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) and stressed the importance of early ratification of its Charter and invited to participate at a high level in the 7th General Assembly of the IOFS, which will be held this year in Astana.The parties also discussed the upcoming Astana International Forum, which will be held in May, which will unite the efforts of the world community in addressing current challenges. In addition, they discussed preparations for the 8th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions scheduled for this year, where Kazakhstan expects Morocco to participate at a high level.The topic of digitalization also took an important place in the discussions. The Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan expressed the interest of our country in cooperation with Morocco in the framework of the program “Digital Morocco 2030”, aimed at the development of the digital economy, and informed about the readiness of Kazakh IT-companies to offer pilot projects in the field of e-government, innovative IT-solutions and cybersecurity.The ministers emphasized the importance of strengthening cultural and humanitarian ties, noting the successful concert of the Academic Philharmonic of Astana and the Grand Orchestra of Rabat, which aroused great interest among the Moroccan public.In the sphere of tourism, significant potential was noted and in order to further develop tourism cooperation, the parties agreed to finalize the Agreement on air communication in 2025 and consider the possibility of launching direct flights.Following the talks, the sides confirmed the mutual desire to further strengthen Kazakh-Moroccan relations in political, economic and humanitarian spheres. The ministers also adopted a Joint Communiqué, which reflects the decision to create working groups to expand cooperation in key areas.Within the framework of the visit, the Kazakh delegation headed by Minister Nurtleu also visited the Mausoleum of Sultan and the first King Mohammed V (1909-1961). The majestic building, which houses the tomb of the monarch and his two sons, is located in the center of Rabat, not far from the famous Hassan Tower. The Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan laid a wreath and left an entry in the book of honorary guests. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/948872

Kumar Aksakalov met with the players and coaching staff of the Tobol football club on the eve of the start of the new season. During the conversation, the preparation of the team, strategic objectives and expectations from the upcoming matches were discussed.The head of the region stressed the importance of developing football in the region and wished Tobol a successful season. He noted that the club is the pride of Kostanay and represents the region at the national and international levels.The players and coaching staff spoke about the work done during the offseason, about the team's readiness for upcoming matches and about the mood for high results. FC Tobol traditionally sets ambitious goals for itself, and this season the team intends to compete for championship medals.Kostanay region supports the development of football and sports in general, creating conditions for the training of professional athletes and promoting a healthy lifestyle among young people. At the end of the meeting, the akim of the region wished Tobol good luck, spectacular matches and resounding victories.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/948744

Astana, February 28, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Vassilenko met with Apostolic Nuncio to Kazakhstan, Archbishop George Panamthundil.At the outset of the meeting, Deputy Minister Vassilenko conveyed the best wishes from Kazakhstan’s leadership for the speedy recovery of Pope Francis.The conversation focused on the current state and future prospects of cooperation between Kazakhstan and the Holy See, particularly in the fields of history, culture, science, and medicine. Both sides noted the steady strengthening of political dialogue and highly valued their interaction on various international platforms.They highlighted the importance of implementing the agreements reached during President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s visit to the Vatican in January 2024. In this regard, Archbishop Panamthundil welcomed the opening of Kazakhstan’s new Embassy to the Holy See past January.Special attention was given to preparations for the upcoming VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, which will be held in Astana in September 2025.Diplomatic relations between Kazakhstan and the Holy See were established on October 17, 1992. The Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy See in Kazakhstan was opened on December 16, 2001. Currently, 117 Roman Catholic religious institutions operate in Kazakhstan, serving a community of approximately 120,000 Catholic believers.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/948733

Astana, February 26, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermukhambet Konuspayev held a meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan Agalar Atamoglanov.During the meeting, the parties noted the steady development of political dialogue, the intensification of interaction between government structures, parliaments, and business communities of the two countries, as well as the expansion of humanitarian contacts. Special attention was given to the implementation of agreements reached at the highest level and the agenda of upcoming official events.At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties confirmed their mutual interest in further expanding bilateral cooperation. The importance of coordinating joint efforts for the successful implementation of planned initiatives and the deepening of the strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan was emphasized.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/947485

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