ASTANA, 5 September 2018 – Ministerof Foreign Affairs and Special Envoy of the President of the Republic of Angola Manuel Domingos Augusto has made his first visit to Kazakhstan.During talks with Kazakhstan'sMinister of Foreign Affairs Kairat Abdrakhmanov, the sides exchanged views on topical issues on the regional and international agenda. They also assessed the current state of affairs and identified the prospects of bilateral cooperation acrossvarious fields.Kazakhstan attaches great importance to developing bilateral relations with Angola. Both nations have enjoyed friendly relations since Soviet times. Kazakh universities have trained a large number of students from Angola, who nowoccupy important positions in Angolan society. The meeting noted how experts from Kazakhstan playedan active rolein the creation of industrial facilities in Angola after it achievedindependence in 1975.The Ministers exchanged views on effective cooperation during Kazakhstan's non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council in 2017-2018. It helpedmeet the challenges of Africa according to the agenda of the principal body of the international organization and the upcoming presidency of Angola in the Peace and Security Council of the African Union.In addition, it was agreed that the two countries have the necessary potential for the expansion of bilateral cooperation. This is in all areas, including in trade-economic and investment fields. Mr. Augusto alsospoke of the intention of high-profile representatives of Angola'sbusiness community to visit Kazakhstan. The Angolan side expressed special interest in the possibility of cooperation in the mining industry,as well as in railway construction, transport and logistics.The Nurly Zhol infrastructure project, the Belt and Road Initiative as well as the development of the railway inland services in Africa will open new opportunities for Kazakhstan's cooperation with the continent.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/22449?lang=kk

BLED (SLOVENIA), September 10, 2018 - Kazakhstan and Slovenia intend to strengthen their comprehensive cooperation and partnership, with an emphasis on economic diplomacy and global interaction. This is the main message of the Kazakh-Slovenian political consultations that took place today.The Kazakh delegation was headed by Kazakhstan's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Roman Vassilenko, while the Slovenian delegation was led by the State Secretary of the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Andrej Logar.The diplomats discussed in detail a wide range of political, economic, cultural and humanitarian interactions, reiterating their mutual commitment to expanding their partnership. An agreement was reached to intensify interaction between the foreign ministries within the economic diplomacy (bilateral trade turnover in 2017 was over €100 million). Mr. Vassilenko noted that one of the main tasks facing Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry today is to attract investments and new technologies to the country.In this regard, the sides commended the results of the meeting of the Fourth Kazakh-Slovenian Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation, as well as the agreements within the Kazakh-Slovenian Business Forum, held on June 5-6 in Astana.Among other things, the successful work of Slovenian companies in Kazakhstan was noted, they are leaders in their field and have representative offices around the world, for example, KRKA (medicines), Iskratel Group (IT solutions), Gorenje (home appliances), Bisol Group (solar batteries). In general, about 20 Slovenian companies are represented in Kazakhstan.The sides noted IT, pharmaceuticals, transport infrastructure, logistics, tourism, rehabilitation medicine, and green technologies as promising areas for cooperation.The Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister informed Slovenian colleagues about the possibilities of investing in the Kazakh economy, and the benefits for foreign investors in Kazakhstan. In this regard, he urged the Slovenian side to actively cooperate in the implementation of projects based on Expo 2017 – the Astana International Financial Centre, the International Technology Park of IT Start-Ups, and the Centre for the Development of Green Technologies and Investment Projects, named 'Future Energy'.The sides also reaffirmed the common desire to intensify cooperation in the development of transit and transport capacity in Eurasia, including in light of the implementation of the Belt and Road initiative, and the opportunities provided by the Slovenian port of Koper.During the talks, a thorough exchange of views took place on the relevant issues relating to Kazakhstan's activities as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, the Astana peace talks regarding Syria, and the prospects for cooperation between Central Asia, the European Union and the Balkan countries. Mr. Vassilenko expressed gratitude to the Slovenian side for their support in launching negotiations on the visa regime for Kazakh citizens, within the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between Kazakhstan and the European Union.During his stay in Slovenia, the Kazakh diplomat got acquainted with the activities of Kazakhstan's Honorary Consuls in Maribor, GorazdSifrer, and in Nova Gorica, Dimitri Piciga. He also had a conversation with the President of the Kazakh-Slovenian Business Club DejanStancer, who is an independent representative of Kazakh Invest in Central and Eastern Europe.During the visit, the Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister also laid flowers at the grave of the partisan hero from Kazakhstan, known only as “KasseSebero”, in the Slovenian village of Povir. The Kazakh authorities continue to make efforts to identify the soldier, who died in 1943.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/22363?lang=kk

Astana, April 8, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu held a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Timothy Musa Kabba, who arrived in Astana for his first official visit.During the conversation, the ministers discussed a wide range of issues, including political, economic and cultural-humanitarian cooperation with a focus on expanding bilateral contacts.In this context, the sides confirmed their readiness to intensify efforts to improve the legal framework and to advance the practice of mutual visits at various levels.“Despite the geographical distance, we are interested in developing cooperation based on trust and equality. There is significant potential for fruitful collaboration in areas such as trade, transport and logistics, healthcare, agriculture, and other key sectors,” emphasized Minister Nurtleu.It was noted that Kazakhstan ranks among the top ten largest grain producers in the world and is interested in using the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route for the delivery of grains, cereals, oilseeds, high-quality meat and organic products to African countries.Additionally, the ministers discussed cooperation in the field of information technology and digitalization, particularly based on the Central Asia’s largest IT startup park, Astana Hub. A memorandum of understanding was signed in this regard last year, and Kazakhstan, through its KazAID development agency, has transferred e-Gov component elements to Sierra Leone.The Kazakh Foreign Minister expressed sincere gratitude to his colleague for the support and co-sponsoring of the UN General Assembly resolution regarding the establishment of the UN Regional Centre for Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty. He also emphasized Astana’s readiness to further strengthen cooperation in the field of sustainable development and continue active participation in international initiatives.The interlocutors also exchanged views on current issues on the international agenda and agreed to continue active coordination of efforts at various levels.Following the negotiations, the parties signed the Roadmap for Cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Sierra Leone.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/971930?lang=kk

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On June 19, Kazakh Foreign Minister Kairat Abdrakhmanov held a meeting with a head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (Minister) of Switzerland Didier Burkhalter.K. Abdrakhmanov noted a high level of political and economic partnership between the two countries and stressed that Switzerland is one of the major trade and investment partners of Kazakhstan, bilateral trade turnover accounted for 2.8 billion USD in 2016.In the context of interaction within the UN, K. Abdrakhmanov emphasised the relevance of initiatives put forward by President Nursultan Nazarbayev at the 70th Session of the UN General Assembly including the proposals to convene a conference designed to reaffirm the principles of the international law, transfer of 1 percent of military budget of countries to the UN Development Fund as well as to establish a unified global network to counter terrorism.D. Burkhalter highly appreciated the role of Kazakhstan at the international arena including within the Astana process aimed at settling the situation in Syria. He said that Switzerland is ready for active cooperation with Kazakhstan on a wide range of regional issues including sustainable use of water resources in Central Asia.The same day in Astana, heads of foreign ministries of Kazakhstan and Switzerland made a speech at the Third International Conference titled “Blue peace Central Asia: Dialogue for 2030 – Water Security and Inclusive Growth” attended by experts from Central Asia and Switzerland.According to K. Abdrakhmanov, Central Asia presents a united front against many problems of the region and the entire world. “We observe positive dynamics in the dialog development in the region on water resources challenges and welcome Switzerland joining this process as it has an extensive experience in this issue,” he added.Water deficit is considered as one of ten major global challenges. On that basis, the main objective of Kazakhstan is providing water for the population and industry due to the use of water saving technologies, increasing the efficiency of water management as well as guaranteeing security of water ecosystems.D. Burkhalter pointed out that headwaters of many European rivers begin in Switzerland and expressed readiness of the country to share the experience with countries of Central Asia on issues related to increasing the quality of water management.“We intend to analyse the process, intensify a political dialog and assist in addressing water issues in the region,” stressed the Swiss Foreign Minister.Previous conferences with participation of Switzerland and Central Asian countries on sustainable use of water resources were held in November 2014 in Basel and in September 2016 in Almaty.D. Burkhalter also visited the Swiss pavilion at the EXPO-2017 exhibition, in which the alpine country takes an active part.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/21387?lang=kk

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Distinguished Representatives of the Media,The 5th high-level meeting of the Astana Process on Syria will take place on 4-5 July 2017.Journalists are invited to provide media-coverage of the plenary session which is to be held on 5 July at the «Rixos President Astana» Hotel (time of the beginning of the session will be announced additionally).In order to get accredited it is necessary to send a filled accreditation form (attached hereto) and a scanned copy of a passport, under the “Syrian talk” email subject, to the accreditation@mfa.kz email address, by 12 p.m. (time of Astana) 3 July.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/21204?lang=kk

In order to fulfill the instructions of the Head of State on the development of interregional cooperation and the Kazakhstan content by the akimats of the regions of the republic, work is underway to establish mutually beneficial cooperation and support of domestic producers. So, within the framework of the V international investment forum "Aktobe Invest-2017", akim of Aktyubinsk and Kostanay regions Berdybek Saparbayev and Archimedes Mukhambetov signed a memorandum on interregional cooperation and industrial cooperation.Speaking at the forum, Archimedes Mukhambetov noted that - the main outcome of any forum is the signing of documents, memoranda, agreements. "Today we concluded memorandums on cooperation in the spheres of economy, industrialization, development of SMEs with the Aktobe region. A memorandum on cooperation in the field of culture was also signed, within which this year will be the Days of Kostanay region in the Aktobe region, next year will be the Days of the Aktyubinsk region in Kostanay. In addition, we intend to cooperate with the West Kazakhstan State Medical University in attracting specialists. Today in our region there is a shortage of qualified doctors, and we want to attract the staff of this university, "akim of Kostanay oblast informed. He also noted that a large delegation of Kostanay businessmen had arrived to participate in the forum in Aktobe. Many of them have successfully used the opportunity to expand the market for their products."For example, an agreement has been signed with Aktobe City Akimat, we will supply Kazakhstan-made elevators here. Many other suggestions. Most importantly, this forum, in accordance with the instruction of the Head of our state, strengthens interregional cooperation, "Archimedes Mukhambetov stressed.It should be noted that more than 500 people took part in the work of the forum "Aktobe Invest-2017". Among them Akim of Aktyubinsk region Berdybek Saparbayev, akim of Kostanai region Archimed Mukhambetov, governor of Orenburg region of the Russian Federation Yuri Berg, vice-minister for investments and development of Kazakhstan Erlan Khairov, leading foreign experts, heads of ministries and departments, national companies, financial institutions, and foreign enterprises. The main plenary session discussed the theme "EXPO-2017: The Impulse of Regional Development". Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/20813?lang=kk

Minister of labor and social protection of the population of RK Berdibek Saparbayev during a working trip to Akmola region got acquainted with the work of the machine-building plant of JSC "Tynys", on the basis of which for the first time in the country it is planned to establish the production of wheelchairs with electric drive for persons with disabilities.The relevant agreement was previously concluded between the Ministry and the enterprise in order to improve the quality of rehabilitation services and meet the needs of persons with disabilities.Berdibek Saparbayev stressed that at the enlarged meeting of the government, the President of the country instructed to provide citizens with disabilities with all the necessary technical means and rehabilitation services, to increase the share of Kazakhstan content."Our duty is to provide people with disabilities with the necessary means and rehabilitation services. At the same time they should be of high quality and easy to use. If these samples are well established, will meet all the requirements and wishes, we will consider the issue of providing persons with disabilities with electric wheels in terms of the state order. Why do we need to import technical equipment, if we can establish the production of quality products in Kazakhstan," Saparbayev stressed.The first prototypes of wheelchairs with electric drive were handed to Dinara Aliyeva and Erlan Esken to disabled people of the first group since childhood."The new wheelchair is very comfortable. I've been dreaming about this one for a long time. Now with its help I will be able to move independently," Dinara Aliyeva said.According to the Director of the plant Kairat Kalmanbaev, domestic products are not inferior in quality to foreign analogues. In case of successful tests, the company intends to establish mass production of electric wheelchairs.The Ministry in the pilot mode in Aktobe region implemented a portal of social services, which will allow persons with disabilities independently choose the means and services of rehabilitation.The main scope of activities of the plant JSC "Tynys" – is production of components and assemblies for aircraft. The company manufactures heat transfer equipment, aircraft fire extinguishers, temperature detectors, valves, solenoids, thermostats, electronic control units, and ammunition for the security agencies, including flak jackets, shields, etc.In addition, the Minister visited Makinsk of Bulandinsky district, where he got acquainted with the work of the employment center.Today, there are 243 families recipients of addressed social assistance in the district, which is three times more than last year.The Minister noted the need to strengthen the coverage of citizens by active measures to promote employment, including recipients of ASA."In the region there are 9800 able-bodied citizens receiving ASA, of which only 10 percent fall under active measures to promote employment. Here you need to strengthen the work," Saparbayev said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/20630?lang=kk

The Ministry of labor and social protection of the population of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports that the competition is continued for the election of members of the Public Council on social and labor issues to replace the retired members until July 11, 2019 inclusive.The requirements and the list of documents for participation in the competition are available in the "Public Council" section of the website.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/20600?lang=kk

In the exhibition complex "Korme" in the framework of the social project "Asyl Ana" 4-6 July for the first time in the country is a mega-festival "Korpe Fest" dedicated to the Day of the capital.Berdibek Saparbayev and Altai Kulginov took part in the event organized by the Ministry of labor and social protection of the population and akimat of the city.The festival includes free training lessons for women with many children on sewing and applied arts, as well as an exhibition where participants who have passed training seminars will present their works.The winners of the exhibition were awarded with diplomas, sewing machines and other valuable prizes.By the way, she has had master classes well-known ethno-designer, producing items of folk art and handicrafts in ethnic style, laureate of the prize of the President of RK "Altyn Sapa", Yrza Tursynzada."Mothers with many children should follow the example of successful women of the country who opened their business and made it not only a source of income, but also a matter of life. After all, this allows not only to improve the quality of life, but also to create jobs for other women," Berdibek Saparbayev said in his welcoming speech.The Minister noted that within the framework of the state program of development of productive employment and mass entrepreneurship "Enbek" now large-scale villagers are provided with grants for new business ideas in the amount of up to 505 thousand KZT."For example, a large family can use the money to purchase a sewing machine and the necessary materials and organize at home sewing of bed linen, national clothes and other products," the Minister said.Also, for large families, persons with disabilities and young people, a quota for 5 thousand preferential microcredits is provided. As a result, this year 15 thousand large families will have the opportunity to do their own business and increase their incomes.Master classes organized within the framework of the mega-festival are part of the social project "Asyl Ana". Its goal is to train mothers with many children, to attract them to small and medium-sized businesses through the development of the national brand. The complex of activities includes training seminars, classes in sewing and applied arts, organization of exhibitions, master classes for doing business through social networks.In general, the project "Asyl Ana" provides for the creation of a support center for mothers with many children, providing legal and psychological advice, rehabilitation assistance.This social project helps to reveal the potential of large and poor women to conduct their own business, to develop their capabilities, as well as to promote national handicraft.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/20592?lang=kk

On Thursday, June 26, Minister of labor and social protection of population of the Republic of Kazakhstan Berdybek Saparbayev held a reception of citizens on personal issues.8 people made an appointment to the head of the department.Among those who came to personally ask issues to the Minister are citizens of Nur-Sultan, East Kazakhstan, North Kazakhstan and Almaty regions.In their appeals, citizens voiced issues and suggestions on medical and social expertise, the appointment of address social assistance, housing issues of large and low-income families, assistance in employment, the procedure for calculating pensions, benefits, providing for disabled people.Minister listened carefully to all the requests and proposals of the applicants, gave explanations and instructed the relevant departments to assist in resolving issues within the competence of the Department within the framework of the current legislation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/20546?lang=kk

Ministry of labor and social protection of population of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports on the launch of a new electronic state service: "Issuance of information on the status and movement of social contributions to the participant of the compulsory social insurance system".This document reflects information from the payer, the NJSC SC "Government for citizens" and the NJSC "Social medical insurance fund" on the completeness and timeliness of the transfer and enrollment of social contributions and social payments, as well as the order of appointment and receipt of social payments.This state service is provided through the electronic government portal egov.kzSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/20543?lang=kk

On Monday, June 24, Minister of labor and social protection of population of Kazakhstan Berdibek Saparbayev spoke about measures on promoting productive employment, which is one of the priority directions of the department activity."Providing employment directly affects the income of citizens and improving the quality of life of the unemployed and unproductive workers. Strengthening this work will help to reduce the number of low-income families and citizens who will find jobs and provide for themselves and their families on their own. For this purpose, we are implementing the State program "Enbek", - the Head of the Ministry of labor  said during the reporting meeting with the population.According to its data, last year in terms of the program 628 thousand people were covered by active measures on promoting employment, among which 497 thousand people were employed, including 380 thousand for permanent jobs. More than 14 thousand Kazakhstan citizens received preferential micro-loans, of which about 10 thousand unemployed people opened their own business for the first time.Another additional effect of micro-loaning is the creation new jobs. More than 12 thousand jobs have been created by the recipients of micro-loans.This year, on behalf of the Elbasy, the program was supplemented by an integrated national plan "Zhastar – el tiregi", in terms of which projects "Zhas maman" and "Zhas kasipker" aimed at strengthening measures of supporting youth employment has been implemented.So, for three years 200 thousand young specialists will be trained in 100 most popular professions on the basis of 200 modernized educational institutions."The plan of coverage of youth practice has been expanded. In 2019, we will send an additional 10,000 people, which will allow to cover the employment of 25,000 young people. Within three years, at least 60 thousand young people will learn the basics of entrepreneurship "Bastau Business",-  the Minister added.In terms of the implementation of social measures of the Elbasy "Aleumettik kamkorlyk" the measures on promoting employment of large families are expanded. Now, villagers with many children will be provided with state grants for new business ideas in the amount of 505 thousand tenge.For example, a large family can use received money to purchase a sewing machine and the necessary materials, and to organize the sewing of bed linen, national clothes and other products at home.Also, for mothers with many children, persons with disabilities and young people, a quota to receive 5 thousand preferential micro-loans is provided. As a result, this year 15 thousand large families will have the opportunity to do their own business and increase incomes.In addition, the work on short-term training of these categories of citizens in popular professions and employment in social jobs at home has begun.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/20415?lang=kk

On June 13-14, 2019, first Vice-Minister of labor and social protection of RK Yerzhan Zhilkibayev visited the North Kazakhstan region with a working trip. He had been in Akzhar, Taiynsha, Akkaiyn districts, district named after M. Zhumabayev and Petropavlovsk.In particular, the first Deputy head of the department got acquainted with the construction of 52 houses for immigrants coming from the labor-surplus regions in the framework of the pilot project included in the Comprehensive development plan of the North Kazakhstan region for 2019-2021.In addition, Yerzhan Zhilkibayev met and talked with individual entrepreneurs who took courses "Bastau business" and received preferential loans for the development of their own business under the State program for the development of productive employment and mass entrepreneurship "Enbek".During the visit to the Employment centers, the Vice-Minister paid special attention to the quality and timely provision of state support measures, met with mothers with many children, recipients of address social assistance and immigrants from labor-surplus regions.In Petropavlovsk Y. Zhilkibaev got acquainted with the work of the Population employment center, visited a dormitory for the labor of young people, built under the Program "Employment road map 2020", a garment factory, the production facilities of "Raduga" LLP, which already employs participants of short term courses under the State program "Enbek".During the meetings with the population, the first Deputy Minister informed North Kazakhstan citizens about the work carried out by the department in the field of creating new jobs and increasing employment, as well as support for low-income families and persons with disabilities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/20332?lang=kk

On Wednesday, June 12, the Minister of labor and social protection of population of RK Berdibek Saparbayev held a regular meeting of the working group on increasing incomes and improving the quality of life.The meeting was attended by the heads of the ministries of health care, justice, education and science, culture and sports, agriculture, finance, internal affairs, national economy, industry and infrastructure development, as well as representatives of public associations, large families and initiative groups.Participants of the working group considered a number of problematic issues and proposals raised by large families, families raising children with disabilities and other socially vulnerable categories of citizens.Heads of state bodies spoke in detail about the implementation of state support measures aimed at supporting low-income families. There were also voiced initiative proposals, which will be provided with answers and explanations after further consideration.The working group on increasing incomes and improving the quality of life of the population will continue its work.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/20292?lang=kk

On Wednesday, June 12, Minister of labor and social protection of population of RK Berdibek Saparbayev presented at the plenary session in the Mazhylis of the Parliament of RK draft Laws "On compulsory social insurance" and "On amendments to some legislative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on issues of compulsory social insurance". The draft laws were developed on behalf of the First President of RK – Elbasy and are aimed at strengthening the relationship between work experience and the amount of payments in the system of compulsory social insurance, as well as ensuring from 2020 the growth of social payments for disability, loss of breadwinner and loss of work by an average of 30%.In particular, it is planned to revise the coefficient of experience in the system for recipients whose experience exceeds 5 years, which is used in determining the size of the three types of social benefits. To date, the maximum value of this coefficient is 1.0 for citizens with experience of participation from 5 years and above. It is proposed to increase the coefficient by 2% for each full year over 5 years of experience in the system.In order to increase the level of social protection of persons with disabilities, it is proposed to determine the amount of social benefits for disability based on the actual established medical and social examination of the degree of disability (from 30% to 100%).In order to increase the social security of families without a breadwinner, it is proposed to increase the amount of social benefits by increasing the dependency ratios.In addition, the draft Law provides for an increase in the income replacement rate from 30% to 40% for recipients of social benefits for loss of work, as well as an increase in the duration of social benefits from 4 to 6 months, depending on the experience of participation in the system.At the same time, in order to prevent a gap between the amount of social payments of new and established recipients, it is proposed to carry out a one-time recalculation of the amount of social payments with the use of new parameters for the recipients of social payments for disability and loss of breadwinner on January 1, 2020.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/20277?lang=kk

Minister of labor and social protection of population of Kazakhstan, Berdibek Saparbayev, on Wednesday, June 5, met with former UNICEF representative in Kazakhstan Yuri Oksamitniy, and Arthur van Disen, replaced him in this post.Purpose of the meeting was to discuss the results of cooperation in the field of promotion and protection of children's rights in Kazakhstan, as well as further prospects for cooperation in the implementation of sustainable development goals.Minister of labor thanked Yuri Oksamitniy for effective cooperation, said a long-term successful history of cooperation of UNICEF with the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and presented him the breastplate "Aleumettik-enbek salasynyn uzdigi ("Excellent pupil in social and labor sphere")."As You know, from the first days of Independence of our country, the social policy of the First President - Elbasy is aimed at improving the welfare and quality of life of Kazakhstan. Having extensive experience in the post-soviet countries, You provide significant support in this area. I especially want to note the successful work in teaching our social workers an effective system of work with low-income citizens," B. Saparbayev said.In turn, Yuri Oksamitniy voiced a number of areas that need further constructive cooperation of the parties. At the same time, he called the work in the social sphere particularly difficult."It's a lot of hard work. However, today the impressive results of our joint work in this area are of great interest in other countries of Central Asia," he said.Welcoming the new representative of Arthur van Disen, the Minister outlined the priorities of cooperation in the sphere of development of social assistance policies, social support for persons with disabilities, social services, immigration processes, etc.In turn, Arthur van Disen expressed confidence that in the future he will make efforts to strengthen the achieved results and further progress in solving the tasks.Arthur van Disen was appointed representative of UNICEF in the Republic of Kazakhstan on June 1 this year. Previously, he was a Regional adviser on social policy in the Middle East and North Africa (2015-2019).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/20206?lang=kk

Ministry of labor and social protection of population of Kazakhstan has developed a list of 100 in demand service and industrial professions on the basis of the priorities of state programs and the forecast of personnel needs until 2025.List of professions drawn up in the framework of execution of the order of Elbasy on development of the program "Zhas maman". It includes 35 popular professions, which require higher education and 65, which require technical and vocational education, which also included 10 new professions, includingIT – specialists, 3D modeling and augmented reality engineers, inter-machine learning systems, renewable energy sources, additive manufacturing technologies, architects and infrastructure designers of "smart" urban planning, unmanned aircraft systems and graphic and multimedia designers who are in demand during the automation of production.Selection of professions is based on the use of three parameters.The first parameter takes into account the main priorities of strategic, state and sectoral programs implemented in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Including the Strategic development plan of RK until 2025, the State program of industrial and innovative development of RK, the State program "Digital Kazakhstan", the program of development of transport infrastructure "Nurly Zhol", construction "Nurly Zher", manufacturing industry in the framework of the "Economy of simple things" and others.Within the second parameter, more than three hundred industrial and service professions were identified out of about 1,300 professions represented in the labor market of RK, in accordance with the National classification of occupations.The third parameter was based on the results of the forecast of personnel needs until 2025 of the Ministry of labor, as well as the analysis of about 700 questionnaires of employers, interviewed by the joint efforts of the Ministry of education and science of RK, "Atameken" NCE and educational institutions. List of in demand service and industrial professions will be the basis for the modernization of MES of RK 200 educational institutions under the program "Zhas maman". Computer hardware engineers and Electronics engineers3D modeling and augmented reality engineersAdditive manufacturing technologies engineersInter-machine learning systems engineersSoftware architects and System analystsDevelopers and Testers of software, Web and multimedia applicationsDatabase administrators and analystsNetwork, system and server administratorsTelecommunications and broadcasting engineersProduction Process engineers and their AssistantsMechanical engineers and their AssistantsChemical engineers and their AssistantsElectrical engineers and Energy engineersRenewable energy engineersGeologistsMining engineers, Metallurgists, Petroleum engineers and their AssistantsCivil engineers and their AssistantsSurveyors and Cartographers, Cadastre and land management engineersIndustrial and construction InspectorsArchitects of buildings and structuresDesigners of clothing, consumer goods and industrial productsUrban plannersGraphic and multimedia DesignersArchitects and infrastructure designers of "smart" urban planningIndustrial safety, health and safety engineersLogistics professional specialistsAgents customs clearance and forwarding of cargo and goodsEcologists, Lean manufacturing and environmental engineers and their AssistantsSupervisors (Foremen) over BuildersConcrete finishers, Polishers, Formwork, Cementators and other Concrete workersBuilding PaintersPlasterersCarpenters and JoinersMasonsStone processors and StonemasonsWorkers on maintenance of buildings and constructions and cleaning of facadesOperators of equipment for processing of chemical raw materials and production of chemical productsFitter and facing workersRoofersFlooring and TilingBuilders and installersPlumbers and PipefittersInstallers, Assemblers and Manufacturers of metal structuresOperators of cranes, lifts, forklifts and other lifting equipmentOperators of concrete pumps, concrete mixers and equipment for the production of cement, stone and other mineral materialsMolders and TapersCabinetmakers and furniture MakersInterior designers and decoratorsOperators, Locksmiths and Repairers infrastructure of "smart home"Locksmiths of agricultural machineryLocksmiths of industrial equipmentTractor operators, Operators of combine and other agricultural equipmentAuto (moto-) Locksmiths and RepairersManufacturers of meat and fish semi-finished products, food and SlaughterersSeamstresses and EmbroiderersManufacturers of patterns and CuttersBakers and ConfectionersButter makers, Cheesemakers and other Manufacturers of dairy productsChefs and CooksSupervisors (Foremen) over the Workers making food from raw materials of agriculture and fisheryOperators of equipment for the production of pharmaceutical and hygienic productsOperators of crude oil and natural gas production equipmentElectriciansElectromechanicsSupervisors (Foremen) on the Operators of industrial stationary equipmentOperators of drilling rigs (Drillers)Operators of boilers, steam engines and boiler plantsOperators of oil, gas treatment and processing plantsBroadcasting techniciansAudio-video Operators and EditorsOperators of laundry machines, dry cleaning and equipment for the production of textile, fur and leather productsInstallers and Repairers for telecommunicationsElectronic equipment assemblersOperators, Locksmiths and Repairers of Inter-machine interaction systemsOperators, Locksmiths and Repairers of additive manufacturing infrastructurePolishers, Grinders and tool SharpenersMechanics and Installers of air conditioners and refrigeration unitsSupervisors (Foremen) over Workers on metalworking, Locksmiths and Repairers on service of the equipmentLocksmiths and Repairers of rolling stockOperators, Locksmiths and Repairers of unmanned aircraft systemsWelders and CuttersLocksmiths and Repairers of aircraftMiners, Coal minersMining machine operatorsWorkers in geological exploration and topographic and geodetic worksPumping unit operatorsOperators of bulldozers, earth moving, trenching and tunneling machinesElectriciansElectrical techniciansOperators, Locksmiths and Repairers of renewable energy systems and networksOperators of equipment for processing and enrichment of ores and rocksMetal annealing, melting and casting equipment operatorsInstallers, Fitters, Locksmiths and Repairers of electronic equipmentSupervisors (Foremen) over Assemblers and Testers of mechanical, electrical and electronic productsMetal processing equipment operatorsMechanical techniciansComputer hardware techniciansComputer techniciansDesigners of clothing, consumer goods and industrial products, handicraft business.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/20048?lang=kk

A meeting on issues of address social assistance was held in the Ministry of labor and social protection of population under the chairmanship of Berdibek Saparbayev. It was attended by the heads and representatives of the Supreme court, Ministries of justice, internal affairs, agriculture, finance, national economy, digital development, defense and aerospace industries."President of the country K. K. Tokayev set a task for the Government and the Presidential Administration to accelerate digitalization to stop fraud. Our task is to organize the coordinated work of all interested state bodies in the shortest possible time to comply with the full law in the appointment of address social assistance," Saparbayev said.Participants of the meeting discussed topical issues of appointment and payment of address social assistance to low-income citizens, including ensuring the reliability of the data of applicants for benefits, updating and further integration of databases of state bodies, expanding communication channels in rural areas, as well as preventing fictitious divorces. As a result of the meeting, a number of specific proposals aimed at eliminating fraudulent actions in the design of the ASA were developed.In addition, employees of the central office of the Ministry of labor headed by Deputy Ministers will travel to the regions to monitor compliance with the law of all procedures on sites.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/20042?lang=kk