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Astana, February 26, 2025 – A panel discussion dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the United Nations was held at the Presidential Center. The event was attended by the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Akan Rakhmetullin, and the Acting UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan, Steven O'Malley. The panelists included the Ambassador of Brazil to Kazakhstan, Marcel Fortuna Biato, Director of the Research Institute “Public Opinion,” Botagoz Rakisheva, the Ambassador of Turkiye to Kazakhstan, Mustafa Kapudji, and the Head of the International Security Department of the KISI, Dauren Aben. Among the attendees were heads of diplomatic missions, international organizations, and media representatives.During the discussion, participants addressed relevant issues on the international agenda, which are in focus for the UN’s anniversary year, as well as Kazakhstan’s contribution to the development of multilateral diplomacy and the country’s efforts to promote peacebuilding initiatives, including nuclear disarmament, strengthening regional security, and supporting an inclusive global order.In his speech, Rakhmetullin emphasized the strategic role of the UN in addressing global challenges and noted that, in this context, Kazakhstan continues to actively contribute to international cooperation and supports a multipolar approach in solving the problems faced by the global community.“As President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has stated, ‘there is no alternative to this universal organization.’ The 80th anniversary of the UN is not just a celebration, but also an important milestone for reflecting on the role of multilateralism in today’s world. We are confident that only through joint efforts and international cooperation can we effectively address global challenges,” said the Kazakh diplomat.“As we mark the UN’s 80th anniversary, we must reaffirm our shared commitment to international cooperation and ensure that global governance structures remain effective and adaptable. Kazakhstan has consistently demonstrated leadership in fostering peace and stability, and this discussion provides an opportunity to shape a collective vision for the future,” noted O'Malley.The event allowed participants to discuss pressing issues related to global security and sustainable development in the context of a multipolar world. During the discussion, participants explored changes in the international system, driven by the accelerating pace of globalization and the development of new technologies. The issue of adapting the UN to new challenges and the importance of further strengthening the role of the organization in maintaining peace and global security was also addressed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/946557

Abuja, February 25, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov held a meeting with Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy Bosun Tijani to discuss prospects for cooperation in space technology, e-government, and fintech solutions.The Kazakh side expressed its readiness to share expertise in developing digital platforms, implementing e-government solutions, and advancing fintech innovations. The parties agreed to develop joint initiatives and explore specific projects in the digital sector.Additionally, Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Algeria Anuarbek Akhmetov met with representatives of the Nigerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, where discussions focused on enhancing business ties between the private sectors of both countries. Participants agreed to develop a mechanism to support Kazakh and Nigerian companies in entering each other’s markets and explore joint venture opportunities.Deputy Chairman of the Board of JSC “NC Kazakh Invest” Madiyar Sultanbek held talks with the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission, where the parties exchanged expertise in attracting foreign investments and discussed prospective areas of cooperation. Furthermore, he met with the leadership of Nigeria’s Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), which manages the country’s state assets. During the meeting, MOFI representatives expressed particular interest in financing instruments through development institutions and models for effective state enterprise management.The visit also featured B2B meetings between Kazakh and Nigerian entrepreneurs, where they discussed expanding trade, launching joint projects, and localizing production in energy, mining, finance, transport, logistics, and agriculture.As part of the visit, the Kazakh delegation signed two memorandums of understanding: MoU between the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) and Nigeria’s Taj Bank, outlining the registration of Taj Bank’s branch at AIFC and the launch of cooperation in Islamic finance; and MoU between JSC NC Kazakhstan Gharysh Sapary and Suburban Broadband Limited, establishing cooperation in space activities. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/946687

Astana, February 26, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Vassilenko held a meeting with Jaap Ora, Ambassador of Estonia to Kazakhstan.Noting the dynamic and progressive development of relations, the parties discussed the current state and future prospects of cooperation, both in the bilateral format and on various international platforms. Special attention was given to expanding trade and economic ties, as well as collaboration in the fields of transport, logistics, and digitalization.The diplomats also reviewed the outcomes of the 7th meeting of the Kazakhstan-Estonia Intergovernmental Commission on Economic and Scientific-Technical Cooperation, held on January 23-24, 2025, in Tallinn (IGC is co-chaired by Marat Karabayev, Minister of Transport of Kazakhstan, and Margus Tsahkna, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia).Deputy Minister Vassilenko emphasized that the implementation of the agreements reached is crucial for deepening relations between Astana and Tallinn.Both parties expressed their readiness to continue close partnership in areas of mutual interest and outlined the schedule of events for 2025, including preparations for high-level and top-level visits.At the conclusion of the meeting, Vassilenko congratulated the Estonian diplomat on the 107th anniversary of Estonia’s independence, wishing peace, prosperity, and well-being to its people.For reference: The volume of mutual trade between Kazakhstan and Estonia in 2024 amounted to 71.7 million US dollars, which is 54% less than in 2023 (157.5 million). Exports from Kazakhstan amounted to 38.7 million dollars, imports to Kazakhstan – 33 million dollars. Since 2012, Estonia has contributed 98.3 million US dollars in direct investments to Kazakhstan. By the end of September 2024, Kazakhstan attracted 13.6 million dollars in investments from Estonia.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/946693

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Astana, February 25, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Vassilenko held a meeting with the Permanent Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Kazakhstan Katarzyna Wawiernia.During the conversation, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of cooperation with UNDP, including within the framework of regional and bilateral initiatives.Deputy Minister Vassilenko noted the importance of interaction with UNDP in the area of financing concrete projects aimed at developing local self-government and providing technical assistance to government agencies of Kazakhstan.For her part, Permanent Representative Wawiernia welcomed the high dynamics of interaction and expressed readiness to continue interacting in the most priority areas of cooperation.Concluding the meeting, the interlocutors agreed to maintain a dialogue on current issues of bilateral and multilateral cooperation.For reference: The United Nations Development Programme is the largest UN agency operating in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Its activities are regulated by the Country Programme and the Agreement on Cooperation for Sustainable Development for 2021-2025.The Country Programme covers four main areas of cooperation: addressing social vulnerability and inequality; improving the efficiency and accountability of government institutions; promoting economic growth; combating climate change and promoting low-carbon development.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/945971

Akim of the region Kumar Aksakalov met with representatives of the Chinese company Beijing Jinghanlin Mould Manufacturing Co. in Kostanay. Ltd and Hua An International Investment Management LLP. During the negotiations, the possibility of creating aluminum wheel rims for the automotive industry in the region was discussed.Beijing Jinghanlin Mould Manufacturing Co. Ltd is one of the largest manufacturers of aluminum wheels and car components, supplying products to the countries of Southeast Asia, Latin America, Europe and the USA. Now investors consider Kazakhstan as a promising site for expanding production.The establishment of an enterprise in Kostanay region will be an important step to increase the "local content" in the country's automotive industry. This will not only increase the competitiveness of the domestic automotive industry, but also give an impetus to the development of new production facilities. Most of the products can be exported, which will strengthen the region's position as a key center of the automotive industry.Kostanay region continues to attract global manufacturers of automotive components due to the dynamic development of the industry. Favorable conditions have been created in the region for new industries, and work in this direction will continue.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/945702

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Rabat, February 28, 2025 – Within the framework of the official visit to the Kingdom of Morocco, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu held a number of meetings with representatives of leading Moroccan companies operating in various sectors of the economy.During the meeting with the president of the Zine Capital Invest, Nourreddine Zine, opportunities for cooperation in agriculture, food production and logistics were discussed.Talks with Driss Benomar, CEO of Alomra Group International, focused on the prospects of implementing innovative solutions in the field of security.During the meeting with Jawad Youssefi, President of Cadex Group, issues of cooperation in the field of technical maintenance of mining and metallurgical enterprises were considered.There was also a meeting with the founder of the Anfa Realities, Younes Essassi, during which they discussed joint projects in the field of construction.Minister Nurtleu noted that the Government of Kazakhstan will provide full support for the successful implementation of these initiatives and projects that contribute to the strengthening of economic and investment ties with Morocco.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/948899

Abuja, February 24, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov held meetings with senior officials from Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, and other key government agencies. These discussions as part of the official visit of the Kazakh delegation are aimed to enhance economic and political cooperation between the two nations.During talks with Permanent Secretary of Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dunoma Umar Ahmed, the two sides explored opportunities for strengthening collaboration on international platforms, including the UN, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and other multilateral formats. The discussions also covered economic cooperation, with an emphasis on boosting direct engagement between the business communities of both countries.Deputy Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan underscored the importance of strengthening ties with Nigeria, noting that the meeting between the presidents of Kazakhstan and Nigeria in Abu Dhabi in January 2025 set an ambitious pace for cooperation and outlined promising areas of engagement. “To enhance trade relations, we propose establishing direct connections between the business sectors of Kazakhstan and Nigeria, organizing trade missions, and addressing bilateral trade challenges together. Strengthening these ties will create new opportunities for business partnerships and deepen economic cooperation between our countries”, said Kuantyrov.In his meeting with Nigeria’s Minister of Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, the discussions focused on exploration, extraction, transportation, and refining of oil and petroleum products. Kazakhstan and Nigeria expressed interest in exploring potential deliveries of Kazakh oil for processing at Nigerian refineries. Minister Lokpobiri reaffirmed Nigeria’s strong interest in the partnership, highlighting that, despite being one of the world’s largest oil producers, Nigeria requires additional crude supplies to meet domestic demand and expand petroleum product exports.The Kazakh delegation also held talks with Nigeria’s Minister of Gas, Ekperikpe Ekpo, discussing potential collaboration in the natural gas sector, including supply agreements, gas processing technologies, and the involvement of Kazakh companies in developing Nigeria’s gas infrastructure. Minister Ekpo emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to transitioning to cleaner energy solutions, reducing carbon emissions, and building a sustainable economy.During a meeting with Permanent Secretary of Nigeria’s Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Nura Abba Rimi, investment opportunities in the mining sector were reviewed, particularly in exploration and processing of mineral resources. The Kazakh delegation expressed interest in leveraging innovative processing technologies and establishing joint production facilities.Additionally, Kazakhstan presented a list of over 300 product categories for export to Nigeria, while also expressing interest in direct imports of cocoa beans from Nigeria. Potential trade corridors for transporting goods between the two countries were discussed, with three possible routes currently under evaluation in cooperation with Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Transport.The visit also included a meeting with the Managing Director of NEXIM Nigeria, the country’s leading export-import financing institution. The discussions concluded with an agreement to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between NEXIM Nigeria and Kazakhstan’s Export Credit Agency, paving the way for future financial cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/945204

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Astana, February 24, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu held a meeting with the Ambassador of the French Republic to Kazakhstan Sylvain Guiaugué.During the discussion, the current state and future prospects of Kazakh-French cooperation in political, trade, economic, cultural, and humanitarian spheres were discussed.The parties assessed the progress made over the past year and highlighted the importance of implementing the agreements reached during the state visit of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to France in November 2024, as well as the outcomes of the two leaders’ participation in the One Water Summit in December 2024 in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).Moreover advancements in industrial development, energy, logistics, agriculture, healthcare, education, and culture within the framework of Kazakh-French cooperation were welcomed.The parties also reviewed the schedule of upcoming mutual visits and bilateral events planned for 2025 and exchanged views on key regional and global security issues. They underscored the importance of strengthening cooperation between Kazakhstan and France through the EU, UN, and other international organizations.At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further deepening the strategic partnership between Astana and Paris across all areas of mutual interest.Kazakhstan is France’s primary trade, economic, and investment partner in Central Asia. In 2024, trade turnover between the two countries increased by 31%, reaching 5,5 billion US dollars. French investments in the Kazakh economy total nearly 20 billion US dollars, and more than 200 companies with French capital currently operate in Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/944761

Astana, February 24, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Vassilenko held a meeting with members of the Croatian Sabor (Parliament), who arrived in Astana with a visit. The delegation was headed by Sanda Livija Maduna, a member of the Croatian Democratic Union.During the meeting, parties discussed ways to strengthen interparliamentary ties, expand political and trade-economic cooperation, and coordination within international organizations, including the OSCE and the Council of Europe.Particular attention was devoted to the importance of high-level reciprocal visits, which contribute to developing the partnership between Astana and Zagreb.Deputy Minister Vassilenko reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to deepening ties with Croatia, one of the country’s key partners in the Balkan region. He highlighted the importance of the visit by Croatian parliamentarians, as it opens new prospects for enhancing interparliamentary connections.The delegation of the Sabor of Croatia, in turn, agreed that the visit offers an excellent opportunity to thoroughly explore the potential of bilateral relations and expressed their readiness to support the advancement of active cooperation with Kazakhstan.The trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Croatia in 2024 amounted to 282 million US dollars, including exports - 254 million, imports - 28 million. In 2023, the turnover reached 432 million dollars. Currently, 18 companies with Croatian capital are registered in Kazakhstan, operating in the construction, food industry, services, and professional and scientific-technical sectors. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/944835

On February 20, the UK Future Spaces international forum dedicated to the future of urban spaces was held.The forum was attended by representatives of Kazakhstani business and investors.The governor of Almaty region, Marat Sultangaziev, delivered a welcoming speech:“Almaty region is famous for its rich cultural heritage and unique natural resources. Its geographical features and location along the Ancient Silk Road make the region attractive for investment and popular for tourism. 12 enterprises with British and joint capital operate in the region. The region's foreign trade turnover reached 3.6 billion US dollars, and exports increased by 12.1% to 819.4 million US dollars.More than 114 investment projects worth 2.5 trillion tenge are being implemented in the Almaty region, including development projects, transport infrastructure, and sustainable construction. One special economic zone (SEZ) and eight industrial zones operate in the region. Opportunities offered to investors:• tax incentives and special economic zones;• public-private partnership (PPP) mechanisms;• project support and financing programs.Global trends require new approaches to construction. By 2050, more than 70% of the world's population will live in cities, which places great responsibility on architects, developers, and state planners. It is important to create "smart" cities, digitize infrastructure, automate processes, develop green architecture, reduce carbon footprint, and introduce renewable energy sources. These initiatives will be implemented in the new Alatau city.The head of the region expressed confidence that the forum will be a platform for new ideas, successful projects and long-term partnerships.As part of the forum, the akim held personal meetings with the British delegation led by British Ambassador Katie Leach, as well as business representatives. Among them were Stuart Senior, Co-Chairman of Infrastructure Exports: UK, Patrick Schumacher, Head of Zaha Hadid Architects, and Jim Diggle, Founder of Gillespies.The British Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Katie Leach, noted that more than 25 well-known British architects are participating in the forum. Some of them are already working in Kazakhstan. British architects are showing great interest in implementing their projects in Kazakhstan, including in the Almaty region.The head of the region noted the importance of the forum for specialists in the field of construction and architecture. The information presented at the forum will broaden the horizons of domestic specialists and contribute to the development and implementation of creative ideas. In addition, participating companies can not only offer projects, but also provide services for the delivery of materials and components, and even the complete implementation of facilities.During the meetings, issues of building educational centers and a science town in Alatau, as well as tourism development, were discussed.The next meeting was held with Stuart Senior, a British specialist with over 40 years of experience in the field of construction and infrastructure. He is an independent director of Gleeds and heads its strategic development and innovations. During the negotiations, issues of establishing a design office for the joint implementation of new projects and creative ideas with the participation of specialists from both countries were considered.This was followed by a meeting with Patrick Schumacher, head of Zaha Hadid Architects. This architectural and design studio, where more than 500 professionals work, is known worldwide. Patrick Schumacher is recognized as one of the most prominent thinkers in the field of architecture, urbanism and design. During negotiations with the Almaty regional akimat, the possibility of implementing innovative projects by attracting private capital was considered, which will reduce the burden on the budget.The final meeting within the framework of the forum was held with Jim Diggle, managing partner of Gillespies. He has over 30 years of experience and has participated in major international projects in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. During the negotiations, issues of horizontal landscaping and development of requirements for buildings during the design phase were discussed.Also, the mayor of Alatau, Arken Utenov, held talks with Lorna Ball, Global Infrastructure Director of Arup, and Emre Simsek, Head of Arup Türkiye's Transport Business. They have experience in projects in the UK, Denmark, Spain, Lithuania, Georgia, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan.During the meeting, issues of further development of cooperation and implementation of innovative architectural solutions in the region were considered.It should be noted that the UK Future Spaces forum has become an important platform for discussing advanced urban and architectural solutions that contribute to the sustainable development of cities and attracting international investments to Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/943809

Nicosia, February 21, 2025 – The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Cyprus, Nikolay Zhumakanov, presented his credentials to the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, at an official ceremony held at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia.During the meeting, the President of Cyprus warmly welcomed the Ambassador, conveyed his best wishes to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and drew attention to the dynamic development of bilateral relations. He noted that Kazakhstan is an important partner in the Central Asian region and expressed confidence in further deepening cooperation.The Cypriot leader drew special attention to the recent decision to open embassies in the capitals of the two countries, noting that this step will be an important element in strengthening diplomatic ties, expanding political dialogue and economic interaction. The President expressed confidence that the presence of diplomatic missions in both countries will create new opportunities for the implementation of joint projects and the advancement of the bilateral agenda.During the conversation, the prospects for the development of cooperation in the fields of trade, transport, digitalization and tourism were discussed. The President of Cyprus confirmed his country's intention to actively interact with Kazakhstan not only in a bilateral format, but also within the framework of international and regional organizations.In turn, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan, N. Christodoulides, thanked for the warm welcome and expressed confidence that his diplomatic mission would contribute to the further strengthening of friendly relations. He assured that he would do his utmost to promote mutually beneficial initiatives, attract investments and intensify bilateral dialogue.At the end of the meeting, the parties confirmed their readiness to continue cooperation and expand partnership in the interests of the peoples of Kazakhstan and Cyprus.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/943708

Beijing, 18-21 February 2025 – A regular meeting of the Council of National Coordinators of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states was held under the chairmanship of the Chinese side. The Kazakh delegation was headed by Murat Mukushev, National Coordinator of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Ambassador-at-Large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.The participants discussed the implementation of the agreements of the Astana SCO Summit held in 2024. A thorough exchange of views was held on improving the Organization’s activities, as well as on the content of the upcoming high-level meetings in 2025, including preparations for the summit of heads of state in China.Special attention was paid to various aspects of updating the legal framework. The national coordinators advocated a thorough elaboration of all the proposals put forward in order to transform the SCO into an effective and mobile multilateral structure.“The considered issues of SCO modernization lie in the plane of implementation of the agreements reached by the heads of the SCO member states at the summit in Astana on July 4, 2024, and it is important to develop a consensus approach on all aspects of improvement to achieve the set goals,” said the National Coordinator of Kazakhstan.The parties also discussed the issues of the SCO dialogue partnership and deepening the Organization’s international cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/943109

As of February 1, 2025, 13,072 foreign citizens work in the territory of Kazakhstan with the permission of local executive bodies.Among the permits for the attraction of foreign labor (hereinafter referred to as FWW), there are the following categories: 568 permits for managers and their deputies (first category), 2,528 permits for heads of structural divisions (second category). The main part of the attracted FWW belongs to the third (specialists) and fourth (skilled workers) categories - they are 4,787 and 987 people, respectively. Also, 672 people were attracted for seasonal work, and 3,530 people were attracted within the framework of corporate transfers.Currently, there are 1,710 employers in Kazakhstan using FWW. They employ more than 383.1 thousand citizens of Kazakhstan, which is 96.6% of the total number of employees.By types of economic activity, the largest number of people working in the construction sector - 5,343 people, mining and quarrying - 1,360 people, manufacturing - 1,338 people, administrative and support services - 1,089, agriculture, forestry and fisheries - 688 people.The main countries of origin of labor migrants are: China - 4,778 people, Turkey - 1,158 people, India - 1,121 people, Uzbekistan - 623 people.In order to protect the internal labor market, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan annually sets and allocates quotas for attracting foreign specialists to the republic. The total quota for 2025 was set at 0.2% or 14.8 thousand units in relation to the number of workers in the republic.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/942870

In order to ensure the legal rights of people with disabilities and create an accessible environment for them, 1,080 social infrastructure facilities have been fully adapted in the Karaganda region.Currently, the Concept of Inclusive Policy for 2025-2030, the Roadmap of the "Amanat" party for 2023-2027, and the "Together with the People" project, developed on the instructions of the Head of State, are being implemented in the Republic of Kazakhstan.The Roadmap of the "Amanat" party provides for work on adapting more than 40,000 facilities included in the interactive accessibility map (hereinafter referred to as the Map) for 2023-2027. Every year, 20% of such facilities are subject to adaptation. Thus, in 2023, 20% of the objects on the map will be adapted, in 2024 - 40%, in 2025 - 60%, in 2026 - 80%, and in 2027 - 100%. Currently, 22,777 objects across the country are fully adapted.By the end of 2024, it is planned to adapt 691 objects in the Karaganda region, the plan has been exceeded in the region, and adaptation work has been carried out in 1,080 objects.For example, 1,080 objects in the region are accessible to all categories of people with disabilities. Among them:- healthcare facilities – 129;- educational facilities – 279;- cultural facilities – 191;- trade and service facilities – 124;- state and quasi-state organizations – 229;- sports facilities – 31;- transport infrastructure facilities – 10;- social protection facilities – 9;- others – 78.“I would like to give an example of the pedestrian path from the Shakhter stadium to the railway station along Bukhar Zhyrau Avenue in Karaganda. The new pavements are laid smoothly, the slope is safe to walk and descend. Thanks to this, I can freely go to the Nurken Abdyrov Sports Palace, the Central Park of Karaganda, the Miners' Palace of Culture, the City Mall shopping mall and other socio-cultural facilities. Also, many buses are equipped with ramps, and travel on public transport, that is, buses, is free for people with disabilities. In general, I can say that work is being actively carried out to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities in the city of Karaganda, and I believe that the situation will only improve in the future,” shared Naiman Zhaksygorin, a citizen with the first group of disabilities. In addition, as part of state control in 2024, the Karaganda region Department of the Committee for Regulation and Control in the Field of Social Protection established a number of departments in the areas of state administration, healthcare, social protection, culture, private entrepreneurship, trade, etc. conducted 134 inspections of social infrastructure facilities in the following sectors, including: 43 as part of preventive control, 52 unscheduled, and 39 at the request of the prosecutor's office.According to the results of the inspection, 68 orders were issued to eliminate the violations identified, and 67 administrative fines were imposed in the amount of more than 11.8 million tenge.It should be noted that when the owners of the facilities are first identified during preventive control, they are only given instructions to eliminate them, without bringing them to administrative responsibility. If the instructions are not fulfilled within the specified time, a fine will be imposed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/942886