The Prosecutor's Office of the Zhitikara district of Kostanay region, together with the border service, identified two residents of the district who were engaged in the search and extraction of precious metals without registration and permission at the South Toktarov deposit near the village of Akkarga.Administrative cases were initiated against the violators, and they were sent to court. The court found the violators guilty, fined them 55,380 tenge each, and also confiscated two metal detectors worth a total of more than 5 million tenge in favor of the state.Illegal construction is a major violation that can lead to a violation of the ecological balance, therefore, compliance with law and order is an important step towards preserving the environment and maintaining the balance in nature.Link to the source: https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/prokuratura-kostanay/press/news/details/935289?lang=kk Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/936142

Astana, February 12, 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 Republic of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Muhriddin, who arrived in Astana on an official visit.During the meeting, a wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation were discussed, in particular, priority areas of political, economic, water and energy, transit and transport, and cultural and humanitarian cooperation between the two countries were considered.The parties noted their mutual commitment to further strengthening strategic partnership and alliance in the spirit of friendship and mutual respect.The heads of foreign affairs ministries reviewed in detail the progress of the practical implementation of the agreements reached within the framework of the mutual state visits of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Dushanbe and the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon to Astana in 2023-2024.Special attention is paid to further expanding trade and economic cooperation translated. Kazakhstan has been among the "three" of Tajikistan's largest trading partners for many years. Thanks to the measures taken, the volume of mutual trade increased by 7.4% last year and amounted to 1.2 billion US dollars. The parties agreed to take coordinated measures to achieve the goal set by the heads of state to bring trade turnover to 2 billion dollars.The need to intensify mutually beneficial cooperation in the agricultural sector was noted, the share of which makes up more than 40% of the total trade turnover of the two countries. Kazakhstan is ready to mutually beneficially increase exports of traditional products - wheat, flour and confectionery. It was also noted that the creation of joint ventures for the processing of fruit and vegetable products for further export to third countries is also a promising direction."Tajikistan is a strategic partner in Central Asia for our country and a truly reliable ally. The Treaty on Allied Relations, signed at a high level last year, is undoubtedly a historic step,” said M. Nutrleu.In turn, the Tajik minister noted that such a high level of mutual relations between the countries was achieved thanks to the trusting and friendly dialogue between the heads of state. “We highly value relations with Kazakhstan and attach great importance to the trade and economic track, which needs to be filled with practical content,” said S. Mukhriddin.Prospects for interaction in the areas of space and IT technologies, artificial intelligence and digitalization were also considered. In particular, specialists from both countries successfully deployed the main components of the “Unified Platform of Internet Resources” and “SmartBridge” systems on Tajik servers. To implement these initiatives, more than 100 Tajik specialists are currently undergoing free training at the “Astana-Hub”.A rich agenda of cultural and humanitarian cooperation was discussed. In accordance with the instructions of the heads of state, large-scale cultural days of Kazakhstan and Tajikistan have been held in the past two years, which have received positive feedback from public groups in both countries. A bust of Abai was erected in Dushanbe, as well as monuments to Ibn Sina and Rudaki in Astana. Joint projects in the field of higher education are being successfully implemented. In particular, the joint faculty of information technologies at the M. Osimi Tajik Technical University with the participation of the L. Gumilyov Eurasian National University is effectively operating.During the meeting, the ministers confirmed their commitment to “balance the clock” on topical issues of the regional and global agenda, further close cooperation within multilateral structures, and mutual support in promoting international initiatives of the two states.The heads of the Foreign Ministries noted the importance of further developing regional cooperation, joint efforts to strengthen peace and stability in Central Asia, including interaction within the framework of consultative meetings of the heads of Central Asian states, the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea, the CICA, the SCO, the CIS, the CSTO and other international platforms.During the official visit, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan S. Mukhriddin also received the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/936453

The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population, together with the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry, has implemented the provision of the public services “Establishment of guardianship or trusteeship for incapacitated or disabled adults” and “Disposal of property of incapacitated or disabled adults, receipt of pensions, benefits, social payments credited to their accounts, and issuance of permission to alienate property of citizens recognized as incapacitated or disabled by a court decision” through the “Electronic Government” portal.Previously, the acceptance of documents for the establishment of guardianship or trusteeship for adults recognized by the court as incapacitated, as well as for the issuance of permission to dispose of property of persons under guardianship or trusteeship, was carried out only in paper form.The ability to receive the above services through the “Electronic Government” portal eliminates the need to submit applications and documents on paper, and also simplifies the business processes of providing services will contribute to, and reduce the risks of providing inaccurate data from service recipients. This is due to the fact that the information necessary for their provision (in the presence of digitized data) comes from the integrated information systems of state bodies.Based on the results of consideration of applications for the establishment of guardianship/guardianship or for granting permission to dispose of the property of an incapacitated or disabled person, a notification in the form of a relevant order or a reasoned refusal is sent to the applicant's personal account on the "Electronic Government" portal in the form of an electronic document signed with the electronic digital signature of an authorized person of the service provider.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/935710

Dear city residents and media representatives!We invite you to join the live broadcast of the meeting dedicated to the socio-economic development of Kostanay. The meeting will consider key projects, plans and initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life of residents.📅 Date: February 11⏰ Time: 11:30📍 Live broadcast link: YouTube LiveStay informed about important decisions and contribute to the development of your hometown!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/935259

Kostanai is a leader in the economy of the region and is rapidly developing in the direction of improving the quality of life. The city is systematically carrying out work on housing construction, infrastructure modernization, improvement, development of the transport system and digitalization.Economic development and employmentKostanai is the leader of the regional economy, providing 57% of the regional industry. 50% of the region's small and medium-sized businesses are concentrated here, which has a positive impact on the development of entrepreneurship and employment.According to the results of 2024, 6.7 thousand new jobs were created, 88% of which were permanent. The city's budget for 2025 amounted to 154.1 billion tenge, an increase of 7% compared to the previous year. These funds will be used to further develop urban infrastructure, support businesses, and implement social programs.Housing construction and improvementIn 2024, 332 thousand square meters of housing were commissioned in Kostanay, and more than 4 thousand families received new housing. 67% of housing built in the region belongs to the city of Kostanay.Special attention is being paid to the architectural appearance and comfort of the city. Expansion of roads and an increase in parking spaces are being considered in new districts. In 2024, it is planned to overhaul the facades of 40 multi-storey residential buildings.Improvement of public spaces continues. Triathlon Park, Chagala Embankment, Central Park are being renovated. Improvement work is underway in the territories of the Railway Station, Agricultural Institute (SHI), and the Central Stadium. In addition, a new park will be built in the Kunai microdistrict.Infrastructure and transport systemIn 2024, 6 billion tenge was allocated for road repair work, which is 30% more than last year. 66 streets with a total length of 40 kilometers will be repaired. This year, the reconstruction of Syanov Street has been completed, and Narimanov, Frolov and Baimagambetov streets are planned to be repaired.Public transport modernization continues:• In recent years, 113 new buses have been purchased and another 28 buses have been leased.• 71% are new buses up to 7 years old.• All buses are equipped with electronic ticketing and GPS trackers.• 82% have ramps for disabled citizens.In order to improve the conditions for waiting for transport for city residents, 26 new bus stop pavilions were installed in 2023, including 11 bus stops. In 2024, another 35 new stops will be installed, including 3 in 2024.Social sphereThe educational infrastructure in Kostanay is expanding. 2 new schools have been opened in the Aeroport and Bereke microdistricts. By the end of 2024, 2 more schools will be opened, providing an additional 1,880 educational places.Over the past two years, 5 kindergartens have been launched in the city, increasing access to preschool educational institutions.New facilities are being built in the field of physical education and sports. A sports and recreation complex with running tracks and a square has been opened in the Yubileyny microdistrict. Major repairs of the "Labor Reserves" sports complex are nearing completion. In addition, construction of an aqua park and a table tennis center has begun. A project for the construction of a physical education and recreation complex for citizens with disabilities is being developed.DigitalizationExpanding access to the Internet is one of the main priorities. In 2025, together with Beeline Kazakhstan, 10 new communication towers will be installed in densely populated areas. This will allow improving the quality of mobile communications in Bereke, Yubileyny and new residential areas.Work on the development of the 5G network continues. Currently, 26 base stations have been launched in Kostanay, and by the end of 2025 their number will increase to 48.Development prospectsThe socio-economic development of Kostanay is being carried out in a planned manner. Work will continue on economic growth in the city, infrastructure modernization, the formation of a comfortable urban environment, and the introduction of digital technologies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/935961

As a result of voluntary resettlement in 2024, 8,950 people, including 3,000 natives and 5,950 migrants, moved from regions with a surplus of labor to regions with a shortage of labor to increase labor mobility. All migrants were provided with state support measures.In terms of resettlement regions, 3,422 people moved to Pavlodar region, 2,547 to North Kazakhstan region, 1,020 to Kostanay region, 781 to East Kazakhstan region, 537 to Akmola region, 530 to Abai region, 70 to Ulytau region, and 43 to Karaganda region.Our compatriots who moved to the resettlement regions came mainly from Mongolia - 1,072, Uzbekistan - 908, China - 762, Russia - 164, and other countries - 94.Of the 4,279 people of working age (migrants and compatriots), 2,721 were placed in permanent jobs, 207 are engaged in entrepreneurial activities, and 1,000 are working to open a business. 25 people received grants.Relocators and relatives found jobs in healthcare, agriculture, education, industry, etc. sectors. One of our resettled heroes is the Suleimenov family, who shared the positive changes in their lives after resettlement.“After being included in the regional resettlement quota in 2023, they moved from Mangistau region to the city of Taiynsha, North Kazakhstan region. Each family member was provided with state support in the form of material assistance in the amount of 1,690,500 tenge for resettlement, and we also purchased housing under an economic mobility certificate. "We are very happy that we decided to move and that there is such a program from the state that helps immigrants find work and provides initial material assistance," said the head of the family, Zhanbolat Suleimenov.Zhanbolat graduated from Vocational Lyceum No. 1 of Aktau with a degree in "Technical Operator for Computer Service", and his wife Zhadyr has a higher education in "Pedagogy and Psychology".The career center of the Taiyinsha district helped him find a job. Zhanbolat works at Kokshe Tekhstroy LLP. The spouse got a job as a teacher at the "Karlygash" kindergarten.As a reminder, the following measures of state support for migrants are provided within the framework of voluntary relocation:- a one-time relocation subsidy in the amount of 70 MCI for the head of the family and each family member;- a monthly subsidy for housing rental and payment of utility bills for 12 months in the amount of 15 to 30 MCI, depending on the number of family members and the locality;- a referral to short-term vocational training;- assistance in finding a job or developing an entrepreneurial initiative;- issuance of economic mobility certificates.In addition, employers providing assistance with interregional relocation are provided with a one-time employment subsidy in the amount of 400 MCI for each employee provided with housing and hired for a permanent job for a period of at least 2 years.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/935152

In January, the activity of employers and job seekers on the Electronic Labor Exchange (hereinafter referred to as the ELE) was mixed: if the number of vacancies decreased by 5.2% compared to December of last year, amounting to 98.9 thousand units, then the number of resumes increased by 2.5 times, i.e. to 191.9 thousand units.The largest number of vacancies was posted by enterprises in the field of education (36.8 thousand), other types of services (11.5 thousand) and healthcare (11.1 thousand).At the same time, the demand for highly qualified personnel increased sharply in January - employers posted 16 thousand vacancies (+70%) more than in December. The demand for labor of unskilled workers has decreased more than twice, from 45.7 thousand to 18.8 thousand vacancies.At the same time, on the supply side, the increase in the number of resumes is shown by all skill groups, and unskilled workers posted 60.4 thousand resumes (+338%) more than in December.A positive balance of vacancies is observed in 11 regions compared to December. The largest increase in demand for workers was recorded in the city of Shymkent (by 2.6 thousand vacancies or +86%), Akmola (by 1.5 thousand or +50%) and West Kazakhstan (by 1.5 thousand or +46%) regions. The largest decrease in demand was observed in Turkestan (11.2 thousand vacancies or -63%), Aktobe (-2.3 thousand, or -36%) and Zhambyl (-1.7 thousand, or -30%) regions.As a result of the growth of offers on the labor market in January, a surplus of resumes was formed in almost all regions of the country. It was especially noticeable in Turkestan (6.5 thousand vacancies and 25 thousand resumes), Kyzylorda (2.3 thousand vacancies and 14.3 thousand resumes), Zhambyl (4 thousand vacancies and 10.3 thousand resumes) and Mangistau (3.4 thousand vacancies and 12.7 thousand resumes) regions.Among qualified personnel, educators (2.1 thousand vacancies), drivers and mathematics teachers (1.9 thousand vacancies) were in demand. Demand for such specialties as social worker (+1.1 thousand vacancies) and social educator in education (+625 vacancies) increased.The ranks of scarce specialists were replenished by mathematics teachers, who posted a total of 529 resumes, as well as social educators (173 resumes) and school psychologists (1 thousand vacancies with 262 resumes).Employers offered the highest average salaries among applicants for the positions of site manager in the manufacturing industry (from 741 thousand tenge), aviation engineer (~693 thousand tenge) and chief builder (~605 thousand tenge), while among job seekers the highest salaries were requested by applicants for the positions of deputy department head in the manufacturing industry (on average 1.1 million tenge), pilot (~1.1 million tenge), as well as head of the material and production assets accounting department (~1 million tenge).Thus, in January, while vacancies decreased in the EEB There was a significant increase in the number of resumes. This may be because employers have not yet intensified their hiring process at the beginning of the year, while many job seekers, on the contrary, begin looking for a new job from January. Despite the surplus of resumes in many specialties, there was a shortage of personnel in some positions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/934072

The medical record required for employment has become available on the HR Enbek labor resource portal in the “Employee's Personal File” service. The document is available for citizens in the “Personal Medical Records” section, as well as for employers upon request, with the consent of employees.From January 1, 2025, the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan has introduced an electronic format for personal medical records (sanitary records).The electronic system covers 15 categories of employees, including public catering, pharmacy, sanatorium workers, as well as service sector workers and medical personnel. Regular physical examinations for these categories are carried out once a year or once every six months.After that, an electronic version of the sanitary booklet was introduced into the HR Enbek portal, which should facilitate the employment of citizens who need to undergo regular medical examinations to work.It should be noted that the consent of an individual to the processing of personal data for transfer to third parties is carried out by the personal data access control service of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan by sending an SMS to the employee's number registered in the mobile citizens' database. This consent is also provided using the EDS on the HR Enbek portal or in the mobile application that can be downloaded via the AppStore and GooglePlay.Employers with HR information systems are given the opportunity to connect to the free “Employee Personal Affairs” service via Smart Bridge.Recall that the “Employee Personal Affairs” service was launched on the HR Enbek portal in 2022 and is aimed at simplifying the interview and employment processes by allowing the employer, with the employee's consent, to access personal data such as information from an identity card, education, work experience, photos, medical certificates, etc.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/934491

Work continues in Kamystinsky district to provide residents with high-quality and affordable housing. In the village of Kamysty, a key ceremony was held for the new residents of three apartment buildings that were put into operation after reconstruction.Specialists working in the district center, as well as citizens from socially vulnerable categories of the population, received housing. Among them are orphans, large families, single mothers and people with disabilities. The new apartments are located in the center of the village on Yerzhanova Street.Housewarming party for the district's specialistsOne of the houses is completely given over to office housing for employees in various fields. 12 families have become new settlers here, including young specialists Sultan and Sania Bektimisov. They graduated from Kostanay Higher Medical College and came to work in Kamystinsky district. Sultan works as an ambulance paramedic, and Sania works in the emergency room of the district hospital.— I am very glad that we have been provided with housing. The conditions here are good, there is everything necessary for a comfortable life," the couple shared.Deputy Chief of Fire department No. 18 Amangeldy Serik also noted the significance of this event for his family. Previously, they had to rent a house, but now he, his wife and two children have their own apartment.Waiting list supportThe other two houses are distributed among citizens who are on the housing waiting list. For example, Victoria Speca, her husband and four children received a spacious three-room apartment.— We've been waiting for this day for four years. Now every child will have their own space. This is our big dream," Victoria said.Andrey Ryazanov called getting an apartment the best New Year's gift.Implementation of social initiativesResidents of Kamystinsky district expressed gratitude to the Head of State for the systematic work on providing affordable housing and creating comfortable living conditions in the regions.Work to improve the living conditions of the population in Kostanay region continues.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/931912

The Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliev visited several facilities in the region during his working trip to Kostanay region and got acquainted with the development of the local industry.The Minister visited the KIA automobile plant, where he got acquainted with the construction of a new production facility capable of producing 70 thousand cars per year. He also visited the "KamLitkz" plant, which produces cast iron automotive components for trucks. The Minister noted that such enterprises play an important role in the further development of the regional industry.He also did not ignore the "Bayan Sulu" confectionery factory, which has become a symbol of Kostanay and is considered the pride of domestic production. Since 1974, the factory has been producing more than 240 tons of products per day, offering a wide range of confectionery products. In turn, Arman Shakkaliev proposed to introduce the factory's products to the Iranian market as part of the trade and economic mission of Kazakhstan to Tehran in February."Expanding the sales geography will help the factory increase its capacity and support the promotion of the "Made in KZ" brand in the international arena," the Minister of Trade noted.The minister also visited the new factory of "Milkh" LLP, which produces products under the "Novy Den" brand, in addition to popular cheeses and cottage cheese. According to Arman Shakkaliev, there is a high demand for Kazakhstani dairy products. In this regard, the minister noted the importance of supporting domestic production.In addition, he visited the "Sayakhat" market, which was renovated in accordance with the Road Map. Modernization will improve trade and consumer service conditions. This year, 3 markets in Kostanay will be renovated.During his visit to Kostanay, the minister met with business representatives of the region and answered questions about state support for trade entities and tax reform. Arman Shakkaliev reported on measures of state assistance for trade entities, including subsidizing interest rates on loans for the construction and modernization of trade facilities. For this purpose, 5.27 billion tenge has been allocated from the budget. Currently, a pool of 22 projects has been created in Kostanay region by the "Damu" fund, 18 of which have been approved. Under 6 projects, entrepreneurs have received loans from second-tier banks for 529 million tenge, of which 57 million tenge are subsidized.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/933865

Since the beginning of 2025, 59.6 thousand orders of people with disabilities have been fulfilled through the Social Services Portal (hereinafter referred to as the Portal), including: about 37 thousand received technical means of rehabilitation (hereinafter referred to as ERT), 4.3 thousand - sign language, 17.6 thousand - personal assistant and 0.7 thousand - sanatorium-resort treatment services.The portal allows people with disabilities to independently choose the manufacturer and supplier of technical means of rehabilitation and services. Ordering a type of assistance is carried out by confirming the service provided with an electronic digital signature of the recipient. The ordered technical means of rehabilitation can be obtained by delivery or self-delivery.Providing people with disabilities with rehabilitation means includes the provision of prosthetic and orthopedic, deaf-technical, typhlotechnical and hygienic means, as well as wheelchairs.Today, 854 special social service providers, 910 providers of OTC, more than 31 thousand personal assistants, 751 sign language and 129 providers of sanatorium-resort treatment services are registered on the Portal.You can contact the support contact center for consultations on using the Portal, namely by a single number 1414.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/931919

Since the beginning of 2025, 9.3 thousand citizens, including about 7.6 thousand unemployed people, have received certificates of completion of online courses on the Skills Enbek vocational training platform (hereinafter referred to as the Platform). A total of 513.4 thousand Kazakhstanis are registered on the platform, 14.7 thousand of whom were registered in 2025. At the same time, 420.2 thousand people have completed training during the entire period of the platform's operation.Of the 7.6 thousand unemployed citizens who have completed training, about 2 thousand are mainly young people from Aktobe, West Kazakhstan, Zhambyl regions and the city of Shymkent.Since the launch of the platform, the authors have published 849 courses in various areas, 307 of which are free. There are also courses from partners Courstore, Fluent Education and Yandex Kazakhstan with the ability to transfer to educational platforms for further study.The duration of the courses is from 1 to 72 hours.The most popular courses in January are “Cashier”, “Building a sales department in a hotel”, “Insurance agent”, “Cooking and sewing” and “Salesperson”.The number of free courses on the platform in various specialties in the fields of marketing and media, tourism, finance and accounting, etc. is constantly increasing.As previously reported, the Platform is aimed at increasing the level of education and professionalism of the population, stimulating career development and promoting the concept of “lifelong learning”. It is built on the principle of a marketplace - a market for services, similar to international training platforms that offer access to online courses.Learning can be accessed via the link https://skills.enbek.kz/ or by selecting the "Online learning" section on the Electronic Labor Exchange (enbek.kz).On the platform, the student independently chooses a convenient pace and language of learning, a convenient principle of providing material, and can monitor his progress in the educational process.Benefits for the student: search for advanced courses, a clear structure of the lesson, control of the learning process and quick interaction with the course authors.After completing the training, the student must pass a test with a threshold of 70%. Upon successful completion of the online course, a certificate of mastery of skills is issued. A mandatory condition for completing the course is the student's assessment of the course. When downloading the certificate, job offers for the skills mastered on Enbek.kz are added.The certificate received is automatically displayed in the resume created by the student when registering on Enbek.kz. When searching for employees, a potential employer can view certificates received after successful training on the Platform.Posting online courses on the Platform for authors and developers is free. Courses can be posted in the state and Russian languages, and should be in various formats for providing information: text, presentation, video and audio materials, infographics, and other types. The platform provides for the possibility of adapting the interface for learners with special needs.There is a convenient lesson builder for course authors, access to statistics and effectiveness of published courses, various certificate designs, as well as an online calculator for preliminary calculation of the cost of training.We remind you that starting from December 2023, courses can be studied using the Enbek mobile application, which can be downloaded from Google Play and App Store.For all questions regarding registration and work on the platform, please contact the responsible employees of ERDO JSC: 8 (7172) 95 43 17 (ext. 877, 878, 888).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/932953

The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan held a regular meeting of the Coordination Council for Social Protection of Persons with Disabilities (hereinafter referred to as the Coordination Council), during which the Concept of Inclusive Policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan until 2030 (hereinafter referred to as the Concept) was presented, as well as issues of licensing organizations providing special social services and new approaches to regulating sign language issues were considered.The meeting was attended by deputies of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, representatives of central state and local executive bodies, as well as non-governmental organizations.During the event, Vice Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population Askarbek Ertayev announced that the implementation of 13 main areas within the framework of the Concept will begin this year: equality and non-discrimination; legal protection; increasing the level of social protection; inclusive labor market; health, habilitation and rehabilitation; inclusive education; involvement in public and political life; accessibility of a barrier-free environment and services; security in emergencies and climate hazards; personal and family life; cultural life, leisure and sports; educational work; monitoring and accounting.“The action plan for the implementation of the concept provides for 52 measures. The responsible executors of these measures are sectoral ministries and local executive bodies,” Askarbek Yertayev noted.Among the measures being implemented: developing standards for the development of a network of small-capacity homes and day care centers for children with disabilities, working out the issue of involving volunteer services in the process of providing special social services to people with disabilities, updating the rules for providing services for people with disabilities by car, Kazakhstan’s accession to the Marrakesh Treaty on Facilitating Access to Published Works for Blind and Visually Impaired Persons and Persons with Print Disabilities, other international human rights treaties, etc. There is a development of measures to create conditions.Also, during the meeting of the Coordination Council, the issue of licensing organizations providing special social services (hereinafter referred to as SSS) in the field of social protection of the population, which began in Kazakhstan on January 1 of this year, was considered.Licensing is one of the stages of modernizing the system of providing special social services provided by the Social Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan and is aimed at improving the quality of the SSS provided; ensuring the protection of the safety and rights of service recipients; establishing uniform standards for organizations providing SSS.The participants were informed about the progress of work in this area by the Chairman of the Committee for Regulation and Control in the Field of Social Protection, Tolegen Ospankulov.“As of February 6 of this year, 446 applications had been received, with a positive decision made on 249 applications. 197 applications were refused a license due to incomplete submission of a package of documents or non-compliance with qualification requirements. It should be noted that all organizations that received negative decisions can resubmit applications for licensing after matching the documents. "Statistics show that organizations that received a refusal will finalize the documentation, submit it for licensing and receive approval," Tolegen Ospankulov noted.According to the speaker, the main reasons for the refusal are the non-compliance of medical centers with the established requirements:- non-compliance with the types of medical licenses, staffing standards;- lack of a fire safety act;- non-compliance with the material and technical base; - lack of documents confirming the provision of food to service recipients;- non-compliance with the area of ​​​​bedrooms;- non-compliance with the requirements for accessibility for people with disabilities.Also, during the meeting, new approaches to regulating sign language issues in Kazakhstan, as well as the work plan of the working group on "Accessible Transport", were considered.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/933707

Akim of Almaty region Marat Sultangaziev visited the village of Bakbakty, Balkhash district, on a working trip and met with residents. The meeting discussed topical issues, and the main topic was the development of agriculture.There are more than 100 thousand cattle, 30 thousand horses, as well as 30 thousand sheep and goats in the district. Although sufficient fodder is prepared for livestock, farmers are facing difficulties due to water shortages. This prevents the expansion of arable land and reduces the productivity of some crops.Marat Sultangaziev instructed the responsible state bodies to work closely with farmers, provide a wide range of explanations about the possibilities of state support and introduce water-saving technologies. The meeting also considered issues of preparation for spring sowing.Akim of Balkhash district Azat Kutpanbetov reported on the socio-economic development of the district. At the end of the year, the volume of industrial production amounted to 3.4 billion tenge, the gross output of the agricultural sector amounted to 42 billion tenge, and the volume of investments amounted to 9 billion tenge. The BioCarbon plant was launched in the village of Bakanas. 1.6 thousand tons of fertilizers were purchased and irrigation works are underway. Within the framework of the "Village Trust" program, 133 residents were given soft loans, and 20 thousand hectares of unused land were returned to circulation.Within the framework of the "One Village - One Profession" project, 37 new facilities were opened, 100 people were employed. The construction of a 40-apartment housing complex was completed, a youth resource center was opened, and 35 apartments were purchased for socially vulnerable citizens.1,100 houses were supplied with gas, and 20 settlements were provided with centralized water supply. In addition, work on the reconstruction of water pipelines is ongoing.In the healthcare sector, the construction of paramedical and obstetric stations, medical clinics and doctor's offices is underway. Although the issue of three-shift training in the education system has been resolved, several schools require major repairs. 23 teachers have been involved in the sector, and 9 of them need to be provided with housing.During the meeting, residents raised the issues of the construction of social facilities, the condition of roads and water supply. The regional akim noted that water shortage is a major problem that directly affects the development of the region, and said that its solution will be a top priority.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/932677

Astana, February 6, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov met with a Nigerian business delegation led by Adeni Adesoji, a representative of the Kingdom of Ife, Executive Secretary of the Kazakhstan-Nigeria Business Council.During the meeting, the parties discussed opportunities for expanding trade, economic and investment ties, as well as prospects for cooperation in the mining industry, agriculture, transport, logistics, IT and energy sectors. During the talks, special attention was paid to strengthening the political dialogue between Kazakhstan and Nigeria. In this regard, the meeting of President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Nigeria Boli Ahmed Tinubu was held in Abu Dhabi in January 2025 within the framework of the international summit "Sustainable Development Week".A. Kuantyrov noted that there is great potential for expanding cooperation between Kazakhstan and Nigeria. According to him, Nigeria can become an important partner that will give impetus to the expansion of Kazakhstan's ties on the African continent."Kazakhstan and Nigeria have great opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation in key areas of the economy. We are ready to expand trade relations, jointly develop infrastructure and investment projects, as well as deepen political dialogue. I am confident that our work in this direction will strengthen partnership between the two countries and open up new opportunities for business and economic growth," the Deputy Minister said.In turn, A. Adesoji said that Nigeria is interested in developing bilateral cooperation with Kazakhstan and noted the importance of Kazakhstan as a strategic partner in Central Asia. He expressed confidence that expanding economic and investment ties between the two countries will open up new opportunities for business, create jobs and develop technological exchange.In addition, the parties paid special attention to the development of transport infrastructure and logistics. Kazakhstan's participation in international transport corridors may contribute to increasing trade flows between Asia and Africa.The talks discussed the visit of the Kazakh delegation to Nigeria, scheduled for February 2025. During the visit, meetings will be held with representatives of the Nigerian Government and business groups, and cooperation projects in priority areas will be considered. The Kazakh side expressed confidence that this visit will be an important step towards strengthening bilateral partnership.As a result of the meeting, the parties agreed to continue the dialogue and intensify cooperation at all levels, including through sectoral consultations and business forums.Reference: The Kingdom of Ife is one of the ancient states located in the territory of modern Nigeria, with a rich historical and cultural heritage. Ife, one of the oldest kingdoms in Africa, is known as the ancestral homeland of the Yoruba people and an important center of African civilization.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/933301

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Amman, February 13, 2025 – A solemn ceremony of presenting credentials of the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Talgat Shaldanbay as Ambassador of Kazakhstan concurrently to Palestine to the President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas was held.The ceremony took place in Amman and followed by an audience with the President of Palestine, during which key issues of strengthening Kazakh-Palestinian relations were discussed. Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Palestine Mohammed Mustafa and Advisor to the President of Palestine on Diplomatic Affairs Majdi Al-Khaldi attended the meeting.Ambassador Shaldanbay conveyed to President Abbas a greeting from President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. He also assured that, as Ambassador, he would make every effort to develop friendly relations between Kazakhstan and Palestine on a bilateral basis and within the framework of international organizations.In turn, President of Palestine warmly noted his visit to Astana in October 2022 and conveyed his best wishes to President of Kazakhstan.President Abbas wished success and fruitful work to Ambassador Shaldanbay for the benefit of bilateral cooperation. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/938137

Astana, February 13, 2025 - Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu received Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ali Akbar Jokar.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral cooperation, as well as upcoming events aimed at developing political, economic, cultural and humanitarian ties.The Kazakh Foreign Minister emphasized the importance of Iran as a reliable partner and noted the need to take concrete steps to deepen trade and economic cooperation. In this context, a special role is assigned to the Kazakhstan-Iran Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation, the next meeting of which is scheduled for the first half of 2025 in Kazakhstan.Separate attention was paid to the development of transport and logistics cooperation, including the expansion of transit routes.In addition, the diplomats exchanged views on topical issues of the regional and global agendas, as well as discussed interaction within multilateral organizations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/937830

Brussels, February 13, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Roman Vassilenko, held a series of meetings with representatives of key European Union institutions to discuss the prospects for deepening Kazakhstan-EU cooperation and strengthening regional partnerships in Central Asia.Discussions focused on priority areas of collaboration, including transport and infrastructure projects, sustainable development, energy partnerships, and the resilience of supply chains.During meetings with Luc Devigne, Deputy Managing Director of the European External Action Service (EEAS), and Viviane Loonela, Chief of Staff to the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, the sides addressed bilateral cooperation, emphasizing political dialogue, economic collaboration, and preparations for upcoming joint events.Key upcoming engagements were discussed, including the EU-Central Asia Ministerial Meeting in Ashgabat, the first EU-Central Asia Summit in Samarkand, and the Astana International Forum to be held in the first half of 2025.Both sides expressed mutual interest in further strengthening engagement in strategically significant areas, such as critical raw materials, green energy, and transport corridors, including the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route.“The timing of these meetings in Brussels is significant given the broad scope of our cooperation, the dynamic nature of our relations with the EU, the evolving foreign policy priorities of the new European Commission, and the rapidly changing geopolitical landscape,” noted Vassilenko. “The substantive and positive nature of the discussions reinforces our confidence in the long-term development of our mutually beneficial partnership.”Further discussions on regional development and infrastructure projects were held with Pēteris Ustubs, Director for International Partnerships at the European Commission, and Lucie Shestakova, Chief of Staff to the EU Commissioner for International Partnerships. The meetings explored joint projects aimed at developing transport corridors, modernizing logistics networks, and promoting sustainable energy and digital solutions.Energy cooperation and supply chain resilience were also in focus of the discussion. The sides exchanged views on advancing green energy initiatives, including the expansion of renewable energy sources and cooperation in low-carbon technologies.In a meeting with Olof Skoog, EU Special Representative for Human Rights (who assumes the role of Deputy Secretary-General of the EEAS from March 1), discussions centered on stability and security in Central Asia, as well as the constructive cooperation on the rule of law and humanitarian initiatives. Kazakhstan reaffirmed the importance of multilateral collaboration in these areas and expressed readiness to strengthen coordination with the EU.During a meeting with Giusi Princi, Chair of the European Parliament Delegation for Relations with Central Asia, plans were outlined for expanding interparliamentary cooperation between Kazakhstan and the EU. She welcomed Kazakhstan’s ongoing reforms under the leadership of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, recognizing their significance for democratic development and greater transparency in governance.They paid special attention to enhancing parliamentary dialogue, including experience-sharing and maintaining active engagement on key bilateral and regional issues. In this context, both sides stressed the importance of regular meetings and stronger parliamentary diplomacy mechanisms to advance joint initiatives and align legislative approaches.The meetings reaffirmed the commitment of Kazakhstan and the EU to further strengthen dialogue and expand practical collaboration across various sectors. Both sides expressed their readiness to continue working on joint initiatives, laying the groundwork for a sustainable and long-term partnership.For reference: The European Union is Kazakhstan’s largest trade and investment partner, accounting for approximately one-third of Kazakhstan’s foreign trade and accumulated foreign direct investment (FDI). Trade turnover in 2024 amounted to 48.7 billion dollars, with Kazakhstan’s exports at 38.1 billion and imports at 10.6 billion (+36.7%). FDI from EU countries in the first three quarters of 2024 totaled 6.4 billion US dollars.Kazakhstan is the first country in Central Asia to sign an Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA) with the EU, covering 29 areas of cooperation, including international and regional security, trade, investment, infrastructure development, innovation, culture, sports, and tourism.More than 3,000 companies with European capital operate in Kazakhstan, including major multinational corporations such as Shell, Schneider, Eni, Total, Air Liquide, Alstom, Siemens, and others. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/937860

A meeting of the regional commission for social partnership and regulation of social and labor relations was held in the regional center. It was attended by representatives of the Federation of Trade Unions of Kazakhstan, headed by Chairman Satybaldy Dauletalin, as well as heads of government agencies, employers and trade unions of Kostanay region.Main issues on the agenda:•Implementation of the Presidential Decree on the Year of Working Professions;•Prevention of occupational injuries;•Wage arrears and measures to eliminate them.The development of working professions is a priority of state policyOne of the key areas was the discussion of the Year of Working Professions, announced by the President of Kazakhstan. The development of the vocational education system and the creation of modern conditions for the training of specialists is an important step towards strengthening the country's human resources potential. Government agencies, employers and trade unions should work closely together to achieve these objectives.Safe working conditions and timely payment of wages are the key to stabilityAnother important issue of the meeting was ensuring safe working conditions and reducing occupational injuries. Representatives of the State Labor Inspectorate presented statistics on the situation in the region and measures taken to improve it.Special attention was paid to the problem of wage arrears. As Akim of the region Kumar Aksakalov emphasized, this issue is under constant control. Employers are responsible for the timely payment of salaries, and government agencies continue to work systematically to eliminate arrears.The role of trade unions in protecting workers' rightsThe governor of the region noted that trade unions should operate in all labor collectives – a reliable tool for protecting workers' rights. Compliance with labor laws, decent pay and safe working conditions are the foundation of social stability."Trade unions are not only the protection of labor rights, but also a mechanism for dialogue between employers and employees. It is important that they are present in all organizations and enterprises, acting as a guarantor of social justice," Kumar Aksakalov emphasized.Following the meeting of the commission, instructions were given to strengthen control over the labor rights of employees, develop the trade union movement and reduce wage arrears. The issues of protection of labor rights and social guarantees will remain among the key areas of work of the regional authorities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/937921