On February 20, 2025, the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan submitted to the Majilis a package of amendments to the draft Tax Code. The changes are aimed at improving tax administration.The main amendments include:Reducing the threshold for mandatory registration for value-added tax from 20,000 MRP (78.6 million tenge) to 3,800 MRP (15 million tenge);Increasing the value-added tax rate from 12% to 16%, in addition, a reduced rate of 10% will be established for a number of industries;Restricting the use of a special tax regime under simplified declarations - it will be available only to the B2C segment (business to end consumers).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/942558

Akim of Abay region Berik Uali held his first meeting as the head of the region with elders and representatives of the intelligentsia. During the lively conversation, topical issues related to the current state and future of the region were discussed.There is a saying: "Those who receive the blessing of the elder will do better." I intend to meet with you, listen to your advice, suggestions and wishes, use them in my work and implement them. With your support, I will do my best to develop our region. Historical justice was served, and three years ago, Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reopened our region. The country was especially happy. Now it's time to get rid of the joyful impression and get down to work. There are many topical issues waiting to be resolved in the region. "The task ahead is to continue the work done since the region was founded and fulfill the President's instructions," said the regional akim.The head of the region noted that the President's instructions on diversifying the economy, improving the investment climate, developing tourism, and unlocking the potential of historical and cultural sites in the region will be given special attention, with special attention being paid to agriculture, transport and logistics.Elders and intellectuals who spoke at the meeting expressed their wish that attention be paid to the development of rural areas, tourism, agriculture, and culture."It's no secret that to improve the economy and solve social problems, good communication and good relations are also needed. In this regard, Berik Ualiyuly has extensive experience. He has worked both in the center and in other regions and has become quite well-established in the civil service. We must find our citizens who have come to serve the country, gather around them, and show the prosperity and unity of the country,” said Meiramkhat Aynabekov, Chairman of the Public Council of the Abay region. The head of the region said that the development of the region requires joint work. “Serving in one’s native land is not only a great honor, but also a great responsibility. Semey is the stronghold of Kazakh spirituality, the capital of Alash. A sacred place where the footprints of the Alash lions are left. There is a saying of Akhmet Baitursynov: “We must be educated, rich, and strong in order not to be inferior to others.” Guided by this testament of the venerable Alash, let us continue to develop our region together with you,” said the regional akim Berik Uali. At the end of the meeting, the elder of the Abay region, Moldabek Zhanbolatov, expressed his good wishes and blessed the regional head. As part of his working trip to the People's Republic of China, the akim of Almaty, Yerbolat Dossayev, met with the chairman of the Shanghai Federation of Disabled Persons, Du Sunquan. The meeting took place at the Sunshine 201 Disability Employment Center in Shanghai, which is a multifunctional platform that provides services for people with special needs in employment, vocational training, consulting, and participation in business incubation programs. In addition, the center annually provides rehabilitation and medical care to people with special needs. In recent years, the efficiency of rehabilitation services at the center has reached more than 90%.Yerbolat Dossaev noted that the experience of the Shanghai Federation of Disabled Persons in improving legislation and infrastructure for people with special needs, employment methods, job quota mechanisms and the use of artificial intelligence for automatic selection of services is of particular interest to Almaty.Following the results of the meeting, the parties discussed the possibility of developing a joint plan for the development of an inclusive environment in Almaty within the framework of bilateral cooperation. This will allow for the successful implementation of new projects on social support, rehabilitation and employment of people with special needs.It should be noted that one of the priorities in the work of the Almaty akimat is the creation of an inclusive environment, providing equal opportunities for all residents in education, employment and social adaptation, regardless of their physical capabilities. 56 thousand people with special needs are registered in the city. In Shanghai, 613,100 people with special needs were registered and certified in 2024. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/942488

In Almaty, the development of infrastructure for environmentally friendly types of transport continues within the framework of the "Clean Kazakhstan" program. This year, it is planned to build about 20 kilometers of bicycle paths in the city.According to the City Mobility Department, in 2024, 2.4 kilometers of bicycle paths were equipped in the city as part of the construction of the Sayyn - Monke Bi interchange."This year, it is planned to equip 7.2 km of Abai Avenue to the city border and Sain Street from Ryskulov Avenue to Monke Bi Street. It is also planned to equip about 15 km as part of the construction of the BRT network along Raiymbek Batyr Avenue. In general, the systematic development of cycling infrastructure is provided for in the Master Plan of the Transport Framework until 2030,” the department noted.Today, the city is equipped with 89 km of cycling infrastructure (25.15 km of cycle lanes, 63.8 km of cycle paths), 73 traffic lights, and 1,025 road signs aimed at providing services to cyclists. It should be noted that the development of the cycle path network contributes to the improvement of urban infrastructure by providing alternative routes for residents. This not only reduces air pollution, but also reduces the number of vehicles on the roads, improving the overall transport situation in the city and reducing traffic jams.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/942498

Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev visited the SUS Environment solid waste recycling plant located in Jiaxing (near Shanghai) during his working trip to the PRC.Shanghai SUS Environment is a world-leading company providing comprehensive services in the field of ecology and energy. It is a leader in the global market for converting waste into energy. Founded in 2008, the company has waste processing plants in China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Uzbekistan. Today, the company employs more than 3.5 thousand people, has 10 international management centers and 1 global production center.The main feature of SUS Environment plants is their equipment with modern sound insulation and air filtration systems. This technology minimizes noise levels and eliminates unpleasant odors.In addition, green areas, lawns and trees are planted around the plants, creating a favorable ecological environment for local residents.The company's co-founder and chief operating officer Zhu Xiaoping told Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev that the energy efficiency of SUS Environment's waste treatment plants has reached 26%. This is higher than the industry average and meets the environmental standards of China and Europe.SUS Environment is the No. 1 supplier of waste-to-energy technologies and equipment. It holds 273 patents applied to 287 waste treatment plants. It is also one of the world's three largest companies investing in the development of eco-industrial parks. Today, the company has implemented 84 projects, achieving a waste treatment capacity of 110 thousand tons per day and generating 18 billion kWh of electricity per year. This energy will allow heating an area of ​​2.65 million square meters.Currently, the company is working on the development and implementation of new SUS 4.0 technologies. This initiative includes technologies for intelligent management of carbon emissions and efficient use of heat when converting waste into energy. An online monitoring system, carbon capture technology, and an intelligent management system will also be introduced.At the end of the meeting, the parties agreed to develop bilateral partnership and establish mutual cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/942513

On February 21, the Almaty Tech Cup - 2025 international engineering and robotics championship dedicated to the city's Akim Cup will begin in Almaty, Gulnur Karimgazhi, director of the Almaty Daryny Center, announced at a press conference of the regional communications service.This is the largest tournament in Central Asia, with more than 3,000 participants, including 20 foreign teams from Kazakhstan, India, Turkey, Mongolia, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan."This prestigious competition is a very important event for young engineers, programmers and inventors. Participants can not only compete, but also take part in various interactive events, engineering quests, and receive prizes and souvenirs," she said.According to her, the championship has been held since 2014. During this time, the number of participating teams has increased from 20 to 400. Kazakhstani students have been showing high results in the international arena. For example, at the championship held in the USA, the Almaty team entered the top 10 out of 80 teams. In addition, young engineers from Kazakhstan won world gold medals in Geneva in 2022, Singapore in 2023, and Athens in 2024.The 2025 championship will include robotics, engineering, and drone competitions, including the Aspan Cyber ​​Race, Aspan Drone Competition, Aspan Whoop Race, and Aspan Drone Race. Participants will demonstrate their skills in the First Lego League (4-16 years old) and First Tech Challenge (16-18 years old).The main prize is the Almaty Akim Cup, which is awarded to the best team that scored the most points in all competitions. Winners can receive not only the cup, but also educational grants from the best universities in the country.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/942544

В Правительстве под председательством вице-премьера – министра национальной экономики Серика Жумангарина состоялось заседание штаба по реализации Дорожной карты по исполнению Предвыборной программы партии «AMANAT» на 2023-2027 годы «ХАЛЫҚПЕН БІРГЕ!»Дорожная карта состоит из 205 мероприятий по 10 направлениям, охватывающим все сферы экономического, социального развития и благополучия граждан. Как отметил вице-министр национальной экономики Азамат Амрин, по макроэкономическим показателям за 2024 год наблюдается положительная динамика. В обрабатывающей промышленности реализованы 180 инвестиционных проектов на сумму 1,3 трлн тенге, что обеспечило рост сектора почти на 6%. По данным за 11 месяцев объем товарооборота составил $127,5 млрд с ростом экспорта казахстанских товаров на 2,8% ($73,9 млрд). Темпы инфляции замедлились с 9,8% в 2023 году до 8,6%. Объем инвестиций в основной капитал за 12 месяцев составил 19,4 трлн тенге, что на 7,5% больше по сравнению с 2023 годом.Азамат Амрин подчеркнул, что достигнутые положительные результаты стали возможны в том числе благодаря системной реализации Дорожной карты.По направлению социальной заботы о гражданах в прошлом году повышена заработная плата военным и медицинским работникам на 40%, работникам сферы культуры и архивного дела – на 20%, государственных рыбоводных предприятий – на 80%, отдельным категориям гражданских служащих – на 71%. Проведена индексация базовой пенсионной выплаты и пособий на 7%, солидарных пенсий – на 9%. Повышен минимальный размер базовой пенсии с 60% до 65%, а максимальный – с 100% до 105% от величины прожиточного минимума. Открыта 641 дошкольная организация на 78 тыс. мест, введены в строй 254 школы на 375 тыс. ученических мест. Завершена модернизация 1 тыс. школ в малых городах, районных центрах и селах. Для охвата населения качественными медицинскими услугами открыто 2 инсультных центра и 4 центра коронарного вмешательства. Для повышения доступности качественного жилья в рамках четвертого направления «Иметь свое жилье и комфортную инфраструктуру» введено порядка 19 млн м2 жилья.Для обеспечения устойчивого экономического роста на селе по проекту «Ауыл аманаты» выдано 580 микрокредитов на сумму 6,5 млрд тенге, создано 744 рабочих мест. В рамках «Ауыл – ел бесігі» реализовано 1,4 тыс. проектов на сумму 200 млрд тенге в 500 сельских населенных пунктах.Как было отмечено на заседании, за последние два года, благодаря совместным усилиям Правительства и членов фракции партии «AMANAT», реализованы 143 мероприятия, оказавших существенное влияние на социально-экономическое развитие и повышение благосостояния граждан. В то же время часть мероприятий не была исполнена в связи с ликвидацией последствий прошлогодних паводков, дефицита бюджета и других объективных причин. На заседании подробно разобрали все неисполненные мероприятия и возможности их реализации. Подводя итоги заседания, вице-премьер поручил всем ответственным госорганам взять на контроль все неисполненные мероприятия и определить пути их эффективного решения. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/942389

The Alatau Traditional Art Theater is preparing new performances for the audience. Among them are performances dedicated to the 180th anniversary of the great poet, philosopher Abai Kunanbayuly and the 100th anniversary of the outstanding composer Nurgisa Tlendiev. Also, one of the upcoming premieres is the musical drama "Estaydin Korlany", which tells the legendary story of eternal love. The premiere of these performances is scheduled for the fall of 2025.In the current VIII season, the theater repertoire has been replenished with four new performances: the sound drama "Mamluk. Sultan Beibarys", the QULAN extravaganza, the Alatau FM radiosy musical comedy and the Temirtas requiem performance based on the songs of the famous Kazakh composer, poet, and aitys master Birzhan sal Kozhagulyuly."The theater's repertoire includes interesting sound dramas, bright extravaganzas, musical comedies, and requiem performances. These bold experiments open up new horizons for our troupe, give the audience a unique theatrical experience, and expand the boundaries of traditional theater. It is worth noting that last year, more than 50 performances were staged on the theater stage, the audience increased, and a rich cultural program was created. In total, 62 thousand people watched our performances in 2024 - this is a record figure for the last three years,” said theater director Maksat Nuraliev at a briefing of the Regional Communications Service.The performances of the Alatau Theater are accompanied by the live accompaniment of the Alatau ethno-folklore ensemble, which skillfully plays more than 20 national instruments. The troupe includes the Alatau dance ensemble, poets, traditional song performers, and talented actors. Today, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev to discuss the issue of providing cities and villages with clean drinking water. At the meeting, Minister of Industry and Construction Kanat Sharlapayev said that all cities in the Syr region are 100 percent supplied with drinking water, and the region's drinking water supply has reached 98.6 percent.The regional governor Nurlybek Nalibayev participated in the meeting via selector mode.There are 4 cities and 223 rural settlements in the region. Last year, water desalination plants were installed in two of the 27 settlements that were not connected to the centralized drinking water system. Two villages were given the status of a settlement and optimized. In accordance with the instructions of the Head of State, a special Road Map has been developed to provide high-quality drinking water to the remaining 23 settlements by the end of the year, and work is underway according to the plan.This year, funds have been allocated from the republican budget to provide clean drinking water to the settlements of "Erimbetzhaga", "Tastubek", Shaken, "Shili", "Sarbulak", and "Shitubek". Contractors have been identified and construction work is underway.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/938803

On February 20, 2025, an eco-hub was launched in Almaty on the basis of Satbayev University as part of the republican program "Clean Kazakhstan". The project is aimed at involving students in the issue of separate waste collection and forming an ecological culture among young people. It is planned to launch such eco-hubs in each educational institution, thus expanding the project to the city level.In the eco-hub, students can recycle plastic and turn it into various items: watches, animal figurines, keychains, etc. In addition, specialists will conduct master classes and provide information on the issue of greenwashing."We believe that students can be a key force in forming an ecological culture and, through proper management, together with us, will significantly affect the indicators of the "Clean Kazakhstan" program. We believe that in the near future other universities in Almaty will also apply to participate in our “Green University” program,” said the founder of the eco-hub, Evgeny Mukhamedzhanov.Manakhabek Mereibek, a 4th-year student, noted that the university actively supports environmental initiatives. “We are glad to participate in such initiatives and are confident that other universities in the country will support environmental projects,” he said.It should be noted that KazGASA was named one of the first universities among the program partners, and several other universities in the city are also preparing to open eco-hubs. This indicates the growing interest of educational institutions in “greening” their activities.It should be recalled that the first eco-hub in Almaty was launched within the framework of the republican “Clean Kazakhstan” program, and currently active work is underway to recycle plastic waste. Bicycle shredders for shredding plastic have been installed, and extruders are operating, which allow it to be turned into various products. This project has become an important step in the development of environmental culture and continues to expand its capabilities. In the future, it is planned to combine all the developments and create an eco-track around the city.These measures will contribute to the formation of an environmental culture and increase the population's responsibility for the environment. The Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan announces that on February 20, 2025, reports on the implementation of the budget programs of the Ministry of Justice for 2024 were posted for public discussion on the "Open Budgets" Internet portal (https://budget.egov.kz).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/942238

Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev met with Beijing Mayor Yin Yun as part of his working visit to the People's Republic of China. During the talks, the parties discussed the possibility of strengthening bilateral partnership between the cities. Particular attention was paid to the development of transport infrastructure, improving the environmental situation and creating a comfortable urban environment.One of the main issues of the meeting was the environmental situation of cities. According to Yin Yun, over the past 20 years, Beijing has achieved a significant reduction in the level of harmful emissions into the atmosphere. This is the result of a systematic environmental policy, a scientific approach and technological innovation. Reducing pollution levels is carried out on the basis of the Beijing Master Plan adopted in 2016. This plan provides for the expansion of the metro system, the development of a convenient transport system aimed at environmentally friendly transport, and the creation of low-emission zones (LEZ), which will restrict the movement of vehicles that do not meet environmental requirements.During the conversation with the mayor of Beijing, Yerbolat Dossayev noted that measures are currently being taken in Almaty to protect atmospheric air, prevent point-based construction, form the city's transport infrastructure and develop high-speed rail and public transport. The mayor of Almaty announced that a new Almaty Master Plan was adopted in May 2023, which has not been revised for more than 20 years. The basis of this plan is the principle of polycentric development aimed at reducing the burden on the historical center. Such measures will allow for the balanced development of the urban environment.As a result of the meeting, the parties agreed to strengthen bilateral relations and expressed confidence that the development of partnership between Almaty and Beijing will contribute to the economic growth and sustainable development of the two cities of Kazakhstan and China.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/941678

 As part of his working visit to the People's Republic of China (PRC), Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev held a meeting with Dai Hegen, Chairman of the Board of China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC), during which the parties discussed the prospects for possible cooperation in the field of transport infrastructure and the implementation of large-scale construction projects.It should be noted that CRCC is the world's largest equipment manufacturer, one of the most powerful and large-scale international construction corporations. In 2024, CRCC Corporation took 43rd place in the Fortune Global-500 ranking. The company built two-thirds of the railways and three-fifths of the metro in the PRC. CRCC has a fleet of more than 700 cranes. These high-tech machines, which are prefabricated metal structures, allow for efficient and safe construction of subways and other underground structures. The main division of CRCC is the 20th Bureau (China Railway 20th Bureau Group Co.). The 20th Bureau employs more than 16 thousand employees. Over the past 70 years, this organization has implemented thousands of large-scale infrastructure projects around the world. The 20th Bureau branch has been operating in Kazakhstan since 2015.During the meeting, Yerbolat Dossayev reported that Almaty is the only city in Kazakhstan with a metro system with a length of 13.4 km and 11 stations. It is planned to expand the existing lines and build two metro lines in the western and eastern directions.“The implementation of the project for the construction of metro lines in the shortest possible time is one of the important priorities for Almaty. In this regard, when forming a list of potential partners in the construction sector, we first of all studied the experience and capabilities of Chinese companies, including the CRCC Corporation, which provides turnkey delivery of any projects and provides confidence in high-quality implementation. This will make a significant contribution to further strengthening trade and economic ties between the two countries,” Yerbolat Dossayev noted. Chairman of the Board of Directors of CRCC Dai Hegen expressed interest in cooperation, noting that CRCC is implementing a number of large-scale infrastructure projects in Kazakhstan worth a total of about 650 million US dollars.“CRCC has a leading position in China and is always open to cooperation. Today, several Chinese companies plan to participate in the implementation of the project in Almaty, and we intend to compete on equal terms. "We hope that thanks to our rich experience, we will successfully implement projects in Almaty," said Dai Hegen.It should be noted that the issue of building a metro in Almaty is currently under discussion. Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue the dialogue and further fruitful cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/941687

A working meeting of Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev with Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng was held in Shanghai. During the talks, the parties discussed the main areas of trade, economic, investment, cultural and humanitarian cooperation.Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng reported that Shanghai's GDP will increase by 5% in 2024 and exceed 750 billion US dollars. Today, Shanghai is rapidly developing in five main areas, becoming China's international trade, economic, financial, port and scientific and innovative center.During the meeting, Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev noted that Shanghai is a model of harmonious, balanced development. The "Development Program of Almaty until 2025 and Medium-Term Prospects until 2030", approved in 2022, is consistent with the Master Plan of Shanghai until 2035, adopted in 2017. Both documents are aimed at polycentric development, increasing economic stability and employment, creating a favorable environment for business and the population, and developing a safe transport system.During the negotiations, the parties expressed their readiness to further strengthen partnership relations, in particular, to sign an Agreement on establishing sisterly relations between the two cities. This step will be a logical continuation of the Protocol of Intent signed last year, and will also open up prospects for a new stage of interaction between Almaty and Shanghai.At the end of the meeting, the participants noted that the launch of direct flights from Almaty to Shanghai by China Eastern Airlines in 2025 would be an important step in strengthening bilateral ties - this issue is currently under consideration by the National Civil Aviation Administration of the People's Republic of China.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/941697

Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev and China Eastern Airlines Co., Ltd. Chairman Wang Zhiqing met in Shanghai. As a result of the talks, a memorandum was signed on facilitating the opening of direct flights between Almaty and Shanghai.China Eastern Airlines is a Chinese state-owned airline headquartered in Shanghai. It is one of China's three largest air carriers and a member of the SkyTeam global aviation alliance. The company's fleet consists of about 780 aircraft, and the route network covers more than 1,150 destinations in 175 countries.During the meeting, the possibility of launching a direct flight between Almaty and Shanghai was discussed. This flight will connect Almaty with one of the leading business and tourist centers in Asia - Shanghai. Active work is currently underway with the National Civil Aviation Administration of China on the necessary agreements. During the meeting, Yerbolat Dossayev noted that the partnership between Almaty and Shanghai as sister cities is strengthening. Since 2024, the cities have been actively cooperating in various areas. The announcement of 2025 as the Year of Chinese Tourism in Kazakhstan will open up new joint initiatives and additional opportunities for the development of tourism for both sides.China remains one of the priority markets for Almaty. In 2024, about 100 thousand tourists from China arrived in Almaty, and this figure is expected to increase in the coming years. Almaty is currently connected by direct flights to Beijing, Urumqi, Xi'an, Hangzhou and Sanya, with 151 flights per month. The recognition of Almaty as a "promising new destination in 2025" by the Chinese agency Tongcheng Travel is also evidence of the growing tourist interest. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/941705

Since 2025, some changes have been made to the mechanism of the “Damubala” program in Almaty.The term of the offer agreement has changedNow contracts with suppliers are concluded annually. From January 15 to 21, 2025, in accordance with the Laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Culture” and “On Physical Education and Sports”, suppliers providing state sports and creative order services were accepted. From January 22 to February 4, applications from existing and new suppliers were considered and evaluated in accordance with the rules for placing a state creative order.In addition, in accordance with the offer agreement, contracts are renewed annually. This change is aimed at a fair distribution of vouchers, increasing the transparency of the process and strengthening the responsibility of suppliers. Previously, no term was set in the offer terms. District akimats have been holding meetings with suppliers and systematically conducting explanatory work on the changes introduced.Children will continue their classesSince the beginning of 2025, the offer renewal process has been underway in Almaty. However, all suppliers will receive payment for the services provided from January 1 to 21, 2025.Children participating in the program will continue their classesAlmaty Maslikhat allocated 15.1 billion tenge to finance creative circles and sports sections for 2025.Negative suppliers will be removed from the listTogether with the Public Council of Almaty, the work of service providers was monitored. As a result, all information about negligent suppliers was sent to law enforcement agencies.Thus, as the first stage of the program implementation, measures were taken to renegotiate agreements with current suppliers and consider new applications. Each supplier must confirm that its infrastructure meets the requirements for the type of circle or section.Control of attendance at classes will be introducedVouchers will be issued until the end of 2025, subject to the supplier signing a contract with the child's legal representative. Then, to verify the children's attendance at classes, it is necessary to connect to a special system. Vouchers will also be distributed based on a monthly limit, in a certain number. Last year, a biometric identification system (Face ID) was introduced in Almaty to confirm the actual participation of children in classes. In this regard, in 2025, 100% of children will be required to be connected to the Face ID system when concluding contracts with suppliers. The city administration called on residents to trust only official sources of information, that is, the operators of the program managed by the akimats of Almaty districts.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/941710

The Almaty Veterinary Service, a municipal enterprise under the Almaty Department of Entrepreneurship and Investments, has announced the launch of an emergency veterinary care service for stray and stray animals.The main purpose of the new service is to respond promptly to emergency situations requiring urgent veterinary care and transport injured animals to veterinary clinics.Two special teams equipped with all the necessary equipment have been created to ensure the uninterrupted operation of the service. The main conditions requiring emergency veterinary care are:• Serious injuries resulting from accidents or falls;• Poisoning;• Injuries and bites that can lead to complications and infections;• Acute diseases, including collapse, cardiovascular failure, and respiratory disorders.Veterinary care is provided to stray and stray animals that have been left unattended. Two special trucks equipped with the necessary equipment are used to transport animals. They are equipped with cages for small animals, stretchers, first aid kits, dressing materials and diagnostic tools.Contact numbers of the emergency veterinary service: 8 708 595 64 04, 338 27 59, Unified Service of Almaty – 109.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/941715

A meeting on preparations for the Regional Climate Summit (Summit) to be held in 2026 was held at the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, as well as the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) participated in the discussion.During the meeting, it was decided to hold the Summit in conjunction with the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the IFAS Member States. These two events will increase the importance of the event and will be a logical conclusion to Kazakhstan's chairmanship of the Fund.Preparations for the summit continue in close cooperation with stakeholders. On March 13 of this year, it is planned to hold the first regional consultations with the participation of representatives of the Central Asian countries to discuss the main issues on the agenda.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/941155

This day is dedicated to people who study and protect birds.Birds are an important part of nature, their number contributes to the preservation of ecological balance. Through the work of ornithologists, we receive important information about changes in nature and the protection of rare birds.We thank all ornithologists for their contribution to nature conservation!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/941261

Within the framework of the “Clean Kazakhstan” program, work has begun in Almaty ahead of schedule to improve the city’s road infrastructure. The City Mobility Department announced that potholes formed in winter on main streets will be eliminated in order to prevent accidents on roads.“The asphalt concrete plant was launched ahead of schedule, which in pilot mode will produce “warm asphalt” with energy-saving additives that will ensure compaction of the asphalt concrete mixture when the air temperature drops to minus -5 degrees. As previously reported by the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan, this technology was developed by the Kazakhstan Road Research Institute (KazzholRZI) and tested on a highway of republican significance,” the department noted.The Urban Mobility Department noted that no restrictions on traffic are expected during the work period. In addition, the main work on the current repair of the street-road network will be carried out by district akimats and the KMB in the spring-summer period.Let us recall that this year, the Urban Mobility Department plans to carry out medium repair of 300 kilometers of roads, build 35 kilometers of new roads, put into operation the Seifullin-Zhansugurov interchange, the sections of Sayyn Street from Ryskulov to Monke Bi and Abai Avenue to the city border. These works will allow increasing the share of high-quality roads from 92% in 2024 to 95% in 2025.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/940440

Almaty Mayor Erbolat Dossayev met with Mr. Wang Kun, President of the China Earthquake Administration, during his official visit to China.It should be noted that the China Earthquake Administration (CEA) is a state body responsible for monitoring, forecasting, assessing and responding to seismic activity in the country.Erbolat Dossayev got acquainted with the agency's work to reduce the risk of natural disasters and reported on the measures being taken to reduce seismic risk in Almaty."More than 40% of Kazakhstan's territory is located in an earthquake-prone area. We are part of the system of seismic belts in Eurasia. Almaty itself is located in a seismically active zone. Therefore, ensuring seismic safety is one of the main priorities in the program "Development of the city of Almaty until 2025 and medium-term prospects until 2030", - said Yerbolat Dossaev.According to him, 28 stations are operating in Almaty for the prediction and early warning of strong earthquakes, and an additional 70 stations are planned to be installed. 30 stations have been installed this year, and another 40 stations will be put into operation by the end of 2026.Following the results of the meeting, an agreement was signed between the National Scientific Center for Seismological Observation and Research of Kazakhstan and the Institute of Geophysics of the China Earthquake Agency on joint work on integrating seismic monitoring and early warning systems. This document will allow specialists from both countries to exchange seismic information in real time."Pre-notifying the population about natural disasters and ensuring their preparedness for earthquakes is one of the pressing issues. In this regard, cooperation with CEA and the China Institute of Geophysics is very important for us,” Yerbolat Dossayev noted.In turn, Mr. Wang Kun, President of the Earthquake Agency of the People’s Republic of China, expressed confidence that the signed agreement will be an important step in strengthening cooperation in the field of seismic safety between Kazakhstan and China. He also noted that Almaty has great potential for monitoring and responding to natural disasters, and said that CEA will provide comprehensive support in the exchange of experience in seismic monitoring and early response.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/940441

As part of his official visit to China, Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev met with Wang Chunying, President of the Export-Import Bank of China (China Exim Bank).The main topic of the negotiations was to discuss the terms of financing major infrastructure projects, in particular, the expansion of the Almaty metro network.“We highly appreciate the close political dialogue between the leaders of our countries, which is the basis for active and fruitful cooperation. Projects for the construction of metro lines in Almaty will be implemented on the principle of an EPC+F-contract, involving external borrowing under the guarantee of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan. We are ready to discuss in detail the proposals of China Exim Bank on the terms of financing this project, and also invite you to participate in the implementation of other infrastructure projects,” noted Almaty Akim Yerbolat Dossayev.In turn, Ms. Wang Chunying reported that Exim Bank has been financing various projects in Kazakhstan for 16 years and has extensive experience in investing in road infrastructure, energy, industry and real estate construction.“An important area of ​​our interaction with Kazakhstan is transport and infrastructure construction. We have signed agreements for 5 major road projects worth 2.4 billion US dollars. Now we are ready to make every effort to cooperate with the Almaty Akimat,” said Wang Chunying.Following the results of the meeting, the parties expressed their readiness to continue joint work and strengthen partnership relations.Reference:China Exim Bank was established in 1994. The bank has 32 branches in China, Paris, as well as representative offices in Hong Kong, a number of African countries, Russia, Poland, Chile and Uzbekistan. The bank is engaged in supporting China's foreign trade, investment and international economic cooperation, and actively promotes "green" lending to support sustainable development.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/940691

As part of his working visit to the PRC, Almaty Mayor Erbolat Dossayev met with Wang Jiu, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tus-Holdings Co. . The parties discussed the prospects for cooperation in innovation, technological development and investment projects.Tus-Holdings Co. is a scientific and technological investment public-private holding group founded on the basis of Tsinghua University. Its market capitalization is 28 billion US dollars. The company has innovation technology centers in more than 80 cities around the world, more than 200 technology incubators and 400 technology parks. Tus-Holdings Co. is also implementing the TusPark project in Beijing. This is the largest university-based science and technology park in the world.During the meeting, the possibility of implementing projects such as the creation of a business incubator, an educational cluster and a science park in Kazakhstan was considered.According to Erbolat Dossayev, high-tech industries, creative industries, IT sectors and tourism are rapidly developing in Almaty as part of economic diversification. The city's Industrial Zone and the ITP SEZ have become the main platforms for forming clusters in the automotive industry, medical device production, scientific and educational sectors, and ICT (information and communication technologies).“In December last year, the international rating agency Fitch confirmed the sovereign credit rating of Almaty at “BBB+”. This is higher than the sovereign rating of the Republic of Kazakhstan at “BBB”. Almaty's high credit rating is associated with its dynamic economic development, significant growth in local budget revenues, and low debt burden. As the largest economic center of Kazakhstan, our city is ready to become a major hub for Chinese investments,” said Yerbolat Dossayev.In turn, Wang Jiu, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tus-Holdings Co., noted that “Almaty is one of the most attractive investment regions in Kazakhstan.” He said that the company is interested in partnering with the ITP SEZ and sees Kazakhstan as a promising market for implementing scientific and technological initiatives.Tus-Holdings Co. representatives are planning to visit Kazakhstan in March this year and hold a meeting to study the local market. The issue of opening a joint technopark in Almaty with a 50/50 share will also be considered.Following the negotiations, Yerbolat Dossayev thanked the representatives of Tus-Holdings Co. for taking the time to meet and said that he was confident in a mutually beneficial partnership in the development of the technological entrepreneurship ecosystem.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/940697