In the Altynsarin district of the Kostanay region, a series of events has been launched as part of the nationwide environmental initiative "Taza Kazakhstan," aimed at improving the sanitary condition of settlements and fostering environmental culture among the population.One of the key events was the "Snow Landing" campaign, which involves cleaning up yard areas and adjacent plots of private houses. Residents from all rural districts of the region, representatives of youth, public organizations, and volunteer movements are participating in the event.The campaign took place simultaneously in all settlements of the district, ensuring broad coverage and involvement of the local community.The main goal of these events is to draw attention to environmental protection issues and instill in citizens a sense of responsibility for maintaining cleanliness and order in their places of residence.Organizers emphasize that only through joint efforts can a sustainable environmental culture be formed and natural resources preserved for future generations.The implementation of the "Taza Kazakhstan" initiative continues to unite residents around the idea of caring for the environment and is an important step toward creating a comfortable and favorable living environment.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1187482?lang=kk

In the village of Karabalyk, Kostanay region, an event called "Ecological Quiz" was held at the Youth Resource Center. This intellectual and entertaining game is aimed at enhancing environmental literacy among youth as part of the republican initiative "Taza Kazakhstan".The goal of the event is to foster a responsible attitude towards the environment and expand young people's knowledge about pressing environmental issues, such as environmental pollution, climate change, and the rational use of natural resources.The "Ecological Quiz" combines knowledge testing, logical thinking, and teamwork. During the game, participants not only tested their knowledge but also learned new facts about nature and ways to preserve it.The organizers note that the ecological quiz is not just entertainment but also an effective way to cultivate environmental awareness, develop youth interest in environmental protection issues, and foster a conscious attitude towards the planet's future.The event became an important part of efforts to educate an environmentally literate generation capable of treating nature with care and contributing to the sustainable development of the region, while also supporting the goals of the "Taza Kazakhstan" initiative.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1188025?lang=kk

Astana, March 26, 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abbas Araghchi.The Ministers discussed the current situation in the Middle East and exchanged views on main issues of the bilateral cooperation.During the conversation, Minister Kosherbayev expressed concern over the situation around Iran and confirmed Kazakhstan’s readiness to provide a venue for holding peace negotiations in the city of Turkistan, as previously stated by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.In addition, it was agreed to continue the dialogue on relevant issues of the bilateral relations. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1188047?lang=kk

A Kazakh delegation led by First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Ashikbayev participated in the 43rd meeting of UN-Water, held at the headquarters of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in Rome. During the meeting, the Kazakh delegation presented the upcoming Regional Environmental Summit in Astana, as well as plans for international consultations on the initiative of the Head of State to establish an International Water Organization under the auspices of the United Nations.During his working visit to Rome, First Deputy Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Ashikbayev also held meetings with senior officials from Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, as well as with representatives of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).In a meeting with Italy’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, the sides discussed current issues in bilateral cooperation and prospects for further strengthening relations between Kazakhstan and Italy, including within the C5 + 1 framework and through the Kazakhstan–Italy Intergovernmental Working Group on industrial and economic cooperation.Yerzhan Ashikbayev outlined the major reforms underway in Kazakhstan as part of the President’s reform programme, including the results of the referendum on the draft new Constitution and the continued transformation of the country’s political system. He also shared Kazakhstan’s position on a number of key international issues.For his part, Edmondo Cirielli noted the strong momentum in bilateral relations and expressed support for Kazakhstan’s initiatives both in advancing domestic reforms and in its foreign policy.During a meeting with First Deputy Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Godfrey Magwenzi, the parties discussed cooperation between Kazakhstan and the FAO. In particular, they reviewed the Kazakhstan–FAO Partnership Programme, highlighting its work in areas such as agricultural modernisation, food security, and sustainable water management.Yerzhan Ashikbayev noted that Kazakhstan, as a major agricultural producer in Central Asia, plays an important role in ensuring regional food security and is among the leading producers and exporters of grain and oilseeds. He highlighted that efforts to develop the sector are already delivering results, with overall agricultural output increasing by 13.6% last year.He added that Kazakhstan aims to significantly expand its agricultural processing sector in the coming years, with the goal of increasing the share of high value-added products to 70%. To achieve this, the country plans to build new processing facilities and modernise existing ones.Yerzhan Ashikbayev also reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s intention to strengthen its partnership with the FAO, including through the implementation of a three-year plan to launch more than 700 investment projects in the agri-food sector.During a meeting with IFAD President and Chair of UN-Water Alvaro Lario, the parties reviewed their joint efforts to advance regional and international cooperation in water security. Yerzhan Ashikbayev noted that, through the KazAID agency, Kazakhstan provides humanitarian assistance to partner countries and contributes to socio-economic stability in regions affected by crises, natural disasters, and other emergencies.He also emphasised the growing importance of water-related challenges globally. In this context, he highlighted the significance of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s initiative to establish an International Water Organisation within the United Nations framework, reaffirming Kazakhstan’s commitment to international solidarity and sustainable development.Yerzhan Ashikbayev also noted Kazakhstan’s interest in hosting a FAO subregional office and an IFAD office for Central Asia. He stressed that this would strengthen the UN Regional SDG Centre for Central Asia and Afghanistan and contribute positively to the region’s food security agenda. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1188052?lang=kk

On March 26, 2026, a meeting took place in the Vatican between First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yerzhan Ashikbayev, and the Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue of the Holy See, Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad.During the discussions, both sides highlighted the high level of friendly and trust-based relations between Kazakhstan and the Holy See, emphasizing their steady development and mutual commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation.Particular attention was given to collaboration within the framework of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions. The Vatican confirmed that its delegation will participate in the forthcoming session of the Secretariat of the Congress, scheduled to be held in October 2026 in Astana.The interlocutors also exchanged views on pressing international issues, including the promotion of interreligious and intercultural dialogue, the consolidation of peace, and the advancement of sustainable development.At the conclusion of the meeting, both parties reaffirmed their shared resolve to further deepen bilateral engagement and cooperation.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1188051?lang=kk

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Astana, March 27, 2026 – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan announces the removal of the Arab Republic of Egypt from the list of countries not recommended for travel. This decision has been made taking into account the current situation, as well as the functioning conditions of civil infrastructure, including international airports and tourist areas in the country.At the same time, due to the ongoing tense situation in the Middle East, as well as the periodic closure of airspace by a number of countries in the region, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan maintains its recommendation to refrain from all types of travel until the situation fully normalized to the following countries: Bahrain, Israel, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Syria, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen.Citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan currently in the region are once again urged to exercise heightened personal safety measures, refrain from visiting potentially dangerous areas, strictly follow the instructions of local authorities, including immediately proceeding to shelters in the event of a missile threat, and maintain constant contact with Kazakhstan’s foreign missions, tour operators, and air carriers.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1188910?lang=kk

The "Snow Landing" campaign has been organized in the Altynsarin district of the Kostanay region, aimed at improving the sanitary condition of settlements and landscaping the territories.As part of the event, work was carried out to clean up yard areas and adjacent plots of private houses. Residents of all rural districts of the region, representatives of youth, public organizations, and volunteer associations took part in the campaign.The event took place simultaneously in all settlements of the district, which ensured broad coverage and active involvement of the local community.The main goal of the campaign is to foster a responsible attitude among citizens towards maintaining cleanliness and order, as well as to draw attention to issues of landscaping.The "Snow Landing" campaign is another step in the systematic work to create a comfortable and favorable living environment for the district's population.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1188991?lang=kk

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In the Nauryzym district, cleanup work was carried out as a sign of respect for the veterans of the Great Patriotic War.Residents of the district, youth, volunteers, and employees of various institutions united and cleared snow from the territories of monuments dedicated to war veterans. As a result, the adjacent areas have been put in order, creating comfortable conditions for visitors.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1186924?lang=kk

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In the Zhangeldinsky district of the Kostanay region, a multifunctional indoor hockey rink was opened and has already been handed over for use to the residents of the region.The new sports facility is located in the village of Torghai and was implemented using funds from the regional budget. Its opening became an important step in developing sports infrastructure in rural areas and creating conditions for practicing winter sports.The indoor hockey rink will allow residents, especially young people, to engage in sports year-round, including hockey, figure skating, and public skating. It is expected that the facility will become a hub for active lifestyle enthusiasts and will contribute to promoting a healthy lifestyle among the population.The commissioning of the new sports facility will provide an additional impetus for the development of physical culture and sports in the Kostanay region, as well as create new opportunities for organizing sports events and leisure activities for residents.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1186802?lang=kk

Akim of the Kostanay Region, Kumar Aksakalov, congratulated the residents of the region on the Nauryz holiday.Today is a special day for our people. With the arrival of bright spring, everything around is renewed. Äz-Nauryz is a holiday of unity and well-being, a symbol of abundance. On this day, people congratulate each other, wishing health and goodness. This tradition is based on respect for elders and care for the younger ones. A generous dastarkhan is set in every home. On this day, kindness and mercy are especially glorified. All past grievances and misunderstandings are left behind.Since time immemorial, we have attached special importance to this great holiday."Kazakhstan is going through a stage of large-scale political reforms. An important step was the adoption of a new Constitution aimed at building a Just State. Thanks to the course pursued by the Head of State, our country maintains stability, strengthens the economy, and creates conditions for improving the quality of life of citizens. Representatives of different nationalities live in peace and harmony. In the Kostanay land, the friendship of ethnic groups is not just words, but a visible manifestation of mutual respect and harmony in everyday life," noted the regional akim.Today, the Kostanay Region is one of the steadily developing regions of the country. It is especially important to note the successful transformation of the region from an agrarian to an industrial-agrarian one. Currently, the region ranks fourth among the country's twenty regions in terms of manufacturing output. The region is a center of mechanical engineering, providing 25% of the industry's total production volume in the country. Furthermore, the region holds leading positions in the export of processed agricultural products and food production. And with the launch of the "Confectionery Capital" project this year, our region will become a major producer of confectionery products in the country.In agriculture, 7 modern dairy farms have been commissioned, with another 7 under construction, 5 of which will be launched this year. In the road sector, 1,300 km of roads were repaired last year. Also, over 50 social facilities have been commissioned, including 20 educational facilities, 12 medical institutions, and 19 sports complexes. This year, the construction of two schools in Kostanay and a polyclinic in the village of Zarechnoye will be completed.Projects aimed at forming a barrier-free society deserve special mention:• a rehabilitation center for children has been opened on the basis of a former residence;• construction of a physical culture and health complex for persons with disabilities is beginning;• the first linear accelerator in the region for the treatment of oncological diseases has been launched in Kostanay.A Table Tennis Center, a new "Octopus" aquapark, and a multifunctional stadium in the triathlon park area are also under construction. Three world-class hotel complexes - "Marriott", "Novotel", "Holiday Inn" - will be built, which will create 300 new jobs."I want to note that we have real prospects of becoming one of the leading regions of the country in all areas. All this is the result of your labor and contribution to the development of the region and the country. Preserving the achieved successes, we confidently look to the future. May our path to a bright future, justice, and prosperity be long and successful! I wish everyone good health, well-being for your families, prosperity, and joy in every home," said Kumar Aksakalov.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1186804?lang=kk

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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov attended a meeting of the Regional Investment Headquarters of the Akmola Region. The meeting was organized by the regional Akimat with the participation of Marat Akhmetzhanov, Akim of Akmola Region, government agencies and the business community.The Regional Investment Headquarters serves as a platform for effective interaction between the government and business, where investor confidence is built and projects are implemented.Deputy Minister Kuantyrov spoke at the meeting and emphasized the region's solid economic foundation, which can be used to build new investment proposals.“By the end of 2025, fixed capital investment in Akmola Oblast amounted to 926.9 billion tenge, 1.5 times higher than the same period last year. Akmola Oblast ranks first among regions in terms of investment growth, which forms the foundation for the region's further socioeconomic development,” noted Alibek Kuantyrov.Following the meeting, opportunities for implementing investment projects in the region were discussed, with a focus on agricultural processing, food production development, logistics, and the construction industry. Particular attention was paid to developing the region's tourism potential, which will create new investment magnets.During the visit, Deputy Minister met with Marat Akhmetzhanov, Akim of Akmola Region.During the conversation, participants discussed the region's investment potential, as well as the benefits of implementing and supporting projects to ensure economic growth and development in the region.The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs also visited industrial enterprises in the Akmola region as Kazrost Engineering, Qazaq Kaolin and KirZavod.Kazrost Engineering, a key manufacturer of agricultural machinery. The company plans to acquire metalworking equipment to produce a series of proprietary reapers (ZhVU-9) and expand its tractor and combine lineup. The company also opened a branch, Mekhanika KZ, whose primary activity is the sale of spare parts and components. The projected revenue is 1.4 billion tenge.The investment project “Construction of a mining and processing plant based on kaolin from the Alekseevsky deposit in the Akmola region” by Qazaq Kaolin LLP, has a production capacity of 80,000-100,000 tons of product per year. The total project cost is approximately 12,500 million tenge. The enterprise will extract and refine raw kaolin for industries such as paper and glass production, ceramics, paint and varnish fillers, rubber products, the oil and gas industry, and others. The project will create an enterprise capable of meeting the kaolin needs of both the domestic and international markets.“Construction of a Brick Factory in Kokshetau” project run by KirZavod LLP. The planned capacity of the factory is 60 million bricks per year, and the investment required is approximately 13.7 billion tenge.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1185946?lang=kk

On the eve of the Nauryz meiramy holiday, the akim of the Kostanay region, Kumar Aksakalov, on behalf of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, presented state awards to citizens who have made a significant contribution to the public life of the country. This is a high recognition of the work of our fellow countrymen and a clear manifestation of responsibility towards society.In accordance with the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated March 16, 2026, the Order of "Kurmet" was awarded to:  Vazhnichaya Irina   Mikhailovna −− Chairperson of the territorial election commission of the Denisovsky district; Kozhabekov Yerzhan    Imanzhanuly − − Head of the communal state institution "Regional Communication Service";  Mamedov Rikhsibay  Abdurakhmanovich − − President of the private institution "Kostanay Engineering and Economic University named after M. Dulatov"; Temirbekov NurlykhanMukanuly − − Vice-Rector of the non-profit joint-stock company "Kostanay Regional University named after Akhmet Baitursynuly";  Utebayeva Dinara  Kairbekovna − − Head of the public fund "Civil Alliance of Kostanay Region 'GrIn'". Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1185794?lang=kk

AI-Mektep is a next-generation educational platform based on artificial intelligence, designed to prepare school students for exams (UNT) and develop modern learning skills. The project combines a digital AI platform and an educational space where students can study subjects at their own pace with the help of a virtual AI mentor. The platform offers interactive lessons, video and audio explanations, automatic test generation, and learning progress analytics. The main goal of the project is to make quality education more accessible, increase student motivation, and introduce modern artificial intelligence technologies into the region's educational environment.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1185647?lang=kk

Gabidulla Ospankulov, Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, met with Levan Diasamidze, Ambassador of Georgia.During the talks, prospects for developing bilateral cooperation in the fields of agriculture, logistics, and tourism were discussed.The parties discussed opportunities for further development of trade, economic, and investment relations, particularly issues related to expanding cooperation through mutual participation.Participants paid special attention to discussing projects on the logistics infrastructure of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (Middle Corridor), as well as agro-industrial cooperation projects.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1185376?lang=kk