Astana, August 12, 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev received U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Paul Kapur.During the meeting, the sides discussed current issues of bilateral cooperation, as well as prospects for further strengthening the Enhanced Strategic Partnership between Kazakhstan and the United States.Minister Kosherbayev briefed his counterpart on the political and socio-economic transformations underway in Kazakhstan, emphasizing that the country has entered a new stage of its development. In this context, it was noted that the Kurultai elections scheduled for August 23 will constitute an important stage in the practical implementation of the new constitutional model.For his part, the U.S. side reaffirmed its interest in further strengthening cooperation and noted significant potential for expanding practical engagement in the areas of energy, critical minerals, advanced technologies, digitalization, transport and investment.Particular attention was paid to Kazakhstan’s initiative to strengthen the global architecture of water resources governance, including President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s initiative to establish an International Water Organization as a specialized agency of the United Nations.The meeting also included an exchange of views on preparations for the G20 Summit, scheduled to take place in Miami in December 2026, which the Head of State will attend at the invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump. In this regard, the sides expressed readiness to further engage in efforts to develop a substantive agenda at the highest level.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1273258?lang=ru

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Today, under the chairmanship of the region's akim Murat Ergeshbayev, a meeting was held dedicated to the further development of cooperation with South Korea.Friendly relations and strategic partnership between the two countries have had a positive impact on the development of interregional ties. In particular, this is yielding results in attracting investments, opening new production facilities, and introducing advanced technologies.Last year, the volume of mutual trade turnover between the Kyzylorda region and the Republic of Korea reached 1.2 million US dollars, with growth indicators increasing.It is known that the Head of State has given instructions to open branches of leading foreign higher education institutions in the country. In accordance with this, the School of Artificial Intelligence of the South Korean SeoulTech University was opened on the basis of Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University.To date, 225 students are studying at the country's first school of artificial intelligence. In the upcoming academic year, another 128 students will be admitted.In addition, negotiations are underway with Korean companies to increase raw material production.In particular, a number of proposals are being considered to establish the production of stained-glass windows and create a trade and logistics center.These projects are planned to be located in the "Korkyt Ata" special economic zone, which has high investment potential.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1273077?lang=ru

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Концепцию создания центров поддержки и сопровождения бизнеса (ЦПСБ) презентовали в Правительстве на совещании под председательством заместителя Премьер-министра – министра национальной экономики Серика Жумангарина. Пилотный проект будет реализован на базе региональных филиалов Фонда «Даму».Как отметил председатель Правления фонда «Даму» Фархат Сарсекеев, сегодня предпринимателям доступны различные инструменты государственной поддержки. В то же время, когда у бизнеса возникают затруднения, зачастую он не знает куда обратиться, так как решение его вопроса может входить в компетенцию разных государственных органов и организаций. Назрела необходимость выработать единый механизм комплексного сопровождения бизнеса – от выявления проблемы до ее урегулирования.«При создании центров поддержки было проанализировано  свыше 2,4 тыс. обращений МСБ из реестра проблемных вопросов НПП «Атамекен». Из них более 600 поступили из регионов, где планируется запустить пилотный проект. Основная масса обращений бизнеса касалась доступа к финансированию, реструктуризации задолженности, получения мер государственной поддержки, по налогам, сбыту продукции, консультаций по развитию предпринимательских компетенций. Также существенная доля запросов касалась сектора АПК. Именно на этих направлениях будет сконцентрирована работа ЦПСБ. При этом ключевым показателем эффективности центров станет не количество проведенных консультаций, а доля урегулированных вопросов предпринимателей», - подчеркнул Фархат Сарсекеев.Что особенно удобно для предпринимателя, оказавшегося в сложной ситуации и не знающего, куда обратиться за решением своего вопроса,  работа центров будет построена по принципу «одного окна», где на базе филиалов фонда «Даму» можно получить консультации по всем волнующим вопросам. В рамках пилотного проекта ЦПСБ будут организованы в пяти регионах – Астане, Алматы, Шымкенте, Северо-Казахстанской и Актюбинской областях. По итогам пилота, который продлится с сентября по декабрь,  будет проведена оценка эффективности нового механизма и принято решение о масштабировании проекта на все регионы страны. По итогам презентации принято решение создать рабочую группу с участием представителей заинтересованных государственных и правоохранительных органов, финансовых регуляторов и Фонда «Даму» для проработки механизмов запуска и работы центров.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1272608?lang=ru

Войсковую часть 68665 Акмолинского регионального гарнизона проинспектировал первый заместитель министра обороны – начальник Генерального штаба Вооруженных сил генерал-лейтенант Каныш Абубакиров.На месте он ознакомился с организацией службы, проверил уровень подготовки личного состава, состояние вооружения, военной техники и экипировки, а также ведение служебной документации.Особое внимание было уделено уровню боевой готовности новых подразделений, их укомплектованности, слаженности действий военнослужащих и способности оперативно выполнять поставленные задачи.– В ходе проверки оценили уровень подготовки личного состава, состояние вооружения и военной техники, а также организацию службы. Важно, чтобы военнослужащие были хорошо подготовлены, действовали слаженно и были готовы своевременно и качественно выполнять поставленные задачи, – отметил генерал-лейтенант К. Абубакиров.По итогам проверки начальник Генерального штаба обозначил перед командованием части приоритетные задачи по дальнейшему совершенствованию подготовки личного состава, поддержанию вооружения и военной техники в постоянной готовности, а также завершению работ по благоустройству территории.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/1272576?lang=ru

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issagaliyev held a meeting with Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the Republic of Kazakhstan Kudaibergen Bazarbayev.During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues of Kazakh-Kyrgyz relations, as well as prospects for further developing cooperation on multilateral platforms.Particular attention was paid to preparations for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, to be held in Bishkek on September 1 this year.The parties noted the need to further strengthen practical cooperation within the SCO, including expanding economic ties, developing transport connectivity, strengthening cultural and humanitarian contacts, and enhancing the effectiveness of multilateral cooperation mechanisms.Following the meeting, Kazakhstan reaffirmed its support for the Kyrgyz Republic’s SCO Chairmanship and expressed its readiness to assist in the successful implementation of its priorities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1272491?lang=ru

В Казахстане будет создана Цифровая карта бизнеса, которая станет новым инструментом для адресной государственной поддержки и принятия решений на основе данных. Об этом на заседании Правительства сообщил вице-министр национальной экономики РК Бекболат Молдабеков.Предлагается не создавать новую систему с нуля, а развить действующий Реестр субъектов предпринимательства, превратив его в ядро единой цифровой платформы. На ней будут объединены государственные данные, цифровой профиль бизнеса, аналитические сервисы, инструменты искусственного интеллекта и процессы предоставления мер государственной поддержки.Цифровая карта бизнеса станет единой экосистемой для государства, бизнеса и операторов мер поддержки. В рамках проекта предусматривается интеграция Реестра субъектов предпринимательства с Единым личным кабинетом, системами Министерства финансов, государственными информационными системами и операторами мер государственной поддержки.В результате будет сформирован единый цифровой профиль каждого субъекта предпринимательства. Это позволит предоставлять адресные меры государственной поддержки с учетом финансового состояния, потенциала развития и уровня риска предприятия.Кроме того, будут доступны аналитические панели для оценки экономических показателей в режиме реального времени, анализа влияния налоговой реформы и других государственных решений на поведение бизнеса, а также эффективности предоставляемых мер поддержки.«Таким образом, решения в сфере государственной поддержки будут приниматься не на основе отдельных статистических данных, а на основе комплексной аналитики и объективных показателей»,— добавил Бекболат Молдабеков.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1272456?lang=ru

Вице-министр национальной экономики РК Бекболат Молдабеков на заседании Правительства доложил о проводимой работе по цифровизации мер государственной поддержки.Вице-министр рассказал о двух основных направлениях цифровой трансформации: цифровизации мер государственной поддержки через портал eGov Business и развитии Реестра субъектов предпринимательства как основы для адресной государственной поддержки и принятия решений на основе данных.Сегодня в стране утверждено 150 мер государственной поддержки. Из них 63 меры уже доступны в электронном формате, а 87 мер пока предоставляются в бумажном виде и требуют цифровизации. При этом предлагается не просто перевести бумажные процессы в электронный формат, а предварительно провести их реинжиниринг, исключив лишние действия и административные барьеры.В качестве первого этапа цифровизации для вывода на eGov Business выбраны меры государственной поддержки, предоставляемые Национальным инвестиционным холдингом «Байтерек». Это обусловлено высоким уровнем цифровой зрелости данных мер и значительной работой, проведенной Холдингом по оптимизации и автоматизации процессов.В 2024–2025 гг. Холдингом совместно с дочерними организациями проведен реинжиниринг процессов предоставления мер государственной поддержки. Наглядным примером является программа «Льготный лизинг 5%» АО «КазАгроФинанс» в части подачи заявки крестьянским хозяйством с одним участником.Ранее процесс подачи и рассмотрения такой заявки включал более 80 шагов, значительный объем информации заполнялся вручную, а срок рассмотрения составлял до двух рабочих дней. После проведенного реинжиниринга количество шагов сокращено примерно до 30, а на портале «КазАгроФинанс» срок рассмотрения заявки сокращен до 5–10 минут.«Следующий этап – интеграция данного процесса с порталом eGov Business и использование уже имеющихся государственных данных для автоматического заполнения полей. Это позволит создать дополнительный цифровой канал подачи заявки, сократить количество действий предпринимателя и обеспечить подачу заявки фактически в несколько шагов»,— сказал Бекболат Молдабеков.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1272435?lang=ru

Astana, 11 August 2026 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issagaliyev held a meeting with Ambassador of the State of Palestine and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps Montaser Abu Zeid.During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state and prospects of Kazakh-Palestinian cooperation, noting the steady momentum in bilateral relations and their mutual commitment to further strengthening them. Particular attention was paid to expanding cooperation in the political, humanitarian and other areas of mutual interest.The parties also exchanged views on key regional and international issues, including the situation in the Middle East.Following the meeting, the sides reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining regular and trust-based dialogue aimed at further deepening the partnership and effectively advancing joint initiatives.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1272221?lang=ru

On August 15-16, the «LOTUSFEST-2026» festival will take place in the village of Tengiz in the Kurmangazy district.Last year, the first time the festival was organized, about 5,000 tourists attended. This year that number is expected to double, with around 10,000 guests anticipated, the Regional Communications Service reports.As part of the two-day festival, there will be concerts featuring pop stars, sports competitions, and various entertainment programs.On the first day of the festival, a regional tourism competition will be held. Participants will spend the night on the festival grounds and take part in the following day's program.On August 15, the «LOTUS FLOTILLA» boat parade will take place, along with the «LotusRUN» marathon. Runners will race from the village of Zhambyl to the festival grounds. This will be followed by the official opening ceremony of the festival.The opening program will include a theatrical performance, appearances by ethno-folklore and choreographic ensembles, and a performance by Kazakh pop singer Kuandyk Rakhim.At the evening gala concert, performances will be given by the group «MELOMEN», BYTANAT, ALKHAM, TURAR, and artists from the N. Zhanturin Regional Philharmonic.– The festive program will continue on the second day of the festival as well. That day, visitors will be able to enjoy performances by Yerkebulan Kumar, Gadilbek Zhanai, NURLAN and MURAT, and the group «Zaman», said Muradym Muzafar, akim of the village of Tengiz.On the festival grounds, there will be photo zones, a children's play area, a fair of craft artisans, trading pavilions, and a food court. Guests will be able to take boat rides and relax amid nature.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/atyrau/press/news/details/1272205?lang=ru

The First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Yerzhan Ashikbayev received the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of Kazakhstan Han Chunlin.During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues of Kazakh-Chinese cooperation within multilateral frameworks and exchanged views on key issues of the regional and international agenda.First Deputy Minister Ashikbayev paid particular attention to the nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation agenda, noting that 2026 is marked by a number of commemorative dates in this field. August 29 marks the 35th anniversary of the closure of the Semipalatinsk test site, September 8 marks 20 years since the signing of the Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia (the Semipalatinsk Treaty), and September 24 marks 30 years since the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty was opened for signature.PRC Ambassador Han Chunlin confirmed the Chinese side’s readiness to further develop cooperation across all areas of mutual interest.At the end of the meeting, the parties agreed to maintain a regular political dialogue and continue working toward the expansion of the Kazakh-Chinese partnership.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1272202?lang=ru

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A Kazakh delegation led by Ardak Zebeshev, Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, paid a working visit to the Republic of Korea, during which a series of meetings were held with the management of major companies, government institutions and business associations.The meetings focused on expanding trade and economic cooperation, attracting Korean capital and advanced technologies, as well as implementing joint projects in priority sectors of Kazakhstan’s economy.During a meeting with Lee Sang-jun, Vice President for International Cooperation at the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), measures to facilitate the implementation of investment projects by Korean companies in Kazakhstan in the fields of industry, artificial intelligence, green energy and electric vehicle manufacturing were discussed.With the leadership of the Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation (KIND), promising areas of cooperation were identified in the development of Alatau City, the Middle Corridor, and transport and logistics infrastructure.With YPP Corporation, the parties discussed the implementation of a green energy project, including the production of green hydrogen and ammonia.Meetings with Hyundai Engineering and LX International focused on projects in infrastructure, energy and petrochemicals, critical minerals, logistics and high technologies.Particular attention was paid to attracting Korean companies to the development of industrial and special economic zones.Following the visit, the parties reaffirmed their interest in further expanding investment cooperation and implementing joint projects in priority sectors of Kazakhstan’s economy.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1271687?lang=ru

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As part of the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the city of Arkalyk, the 39th Summer Regional Spartakiad was held at a high organizational level. The traditional sports festival returned to Arkalyk after 20 years.Today, Arkalyk is receiving a new impetus for development and is being transformed. With the support of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, measures aimed at the socio-economic development of Arkalyk and the entire Torgay region are being systematically implemented.Sport is the key to the nation's health. Therefore, special attention is paid in the region to the development of mass sports and the modernization of sports infrastructure."Over the past three years, more than 30 sports facilities have been built in the region. Among them are 18 physical culture and health complexes, 8 sports halls, 2 stadiums, 6 indoor hockey rinks, an equestrian arena, and a swimming pool. Projects for 7 more sports facilities are currently being implemented. 47 sports grounds have been built in courtyards," noted the head of the region, Kumar Aksakalov.Last year, a wrestling hall, a boarding school for gifted children, and the "Kazakhstan" sports complex were put into operation in Arkalyk, and the "Zhiger" stadium was modernized. Currently, the construction of an indoor hockey rink and a physical culture and health complex is underway in the city.School and student leagues are regularly held in the region to develop mass sports. For many of our athletes, such district and regional competitions have become the first step on the path to great sporting achievements.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1271398?lang=ru

The 70th anniversary of the city of Arkalyk was celebrated at a high level. One of the significant events within the framework of the jubilee celebrations was the opening of the railway station after reconstruction.On the instructions of the Head of State, a large-scale modernization of 125 railway stations is being carried out in the country. In the Kostanay region, six railway stations are being reconstructed — in Kostanay, Arkalyk, Tobyl, Zhelezorudny, Amankaragay, and Kushmurun. The railway stations of Amankaragay, Kushmurun, and Rudny have already been opened earlier.«Today we have witnessed a very important and joyful event for the city of Arkalyk. On the day of the city's 70th anniversary, the renovated, modern railway station has opened its doors. This is not just an infrastructure project; it is a vivid testament to the development of Arkalyk and the implementation of the Head of State's policy on regional development!» — noted Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov in his congratulatory speech.1.3 billion tenge was allocated for the renovation of the station. The building was constructed in 1972, with the last renovation carried out in 2015. This year, the architectural appearance of the building has been completely updated, and the engineering networks have been repaired. The waiting hall, ticket offices, and sanitary rooms are equipped in accordance with modern requirements. The station square has also been landscaped.The area of the railway station has increased from 1,772 to 2,400 square meters.Eight trains pass through the station, including four suburban trains in the directions of Astana, Kostanay, and Shubarkol.«For the 70th anniversary of our city, the passenger train „Nurly Zhol – Arkalyk“, consisting of new carriages and running every other day, has been launched. This is of great importance. The new route has significantly improved the transport accessibility of the region. This project was implemented primarily to provide the population with high-quality, comfortable, and safe services,» — noted Kumar Aksakalov.The station is capable of serving up to 428 passengers per day. A barrier-free environment has been created for people with disabilities, elderly citizens, and passengers with children.The renovated station will contribute to an increase in passenger traffic and business activity. In particular, the transport and logistics potential of the region is increasing. The Head of the region emphasized that without the development of transport links, it is impossible to ensure the growth of the country's economy.In order to give a new impetus to the economy of the Arkalyk region, two important highways are being renovated. The first is the «Zhezkazgan – Arkalyk» highway. The distance from Arkalyk to Zhezkazgan is 309 kilometers. On the section passing through the territory of the Kostanay region, 71 kilometers of the road have been repaired. This year, repair work on another 8 kilometers is nearing completion. Repair work on the road section in the territory of the Ulytau region will also be completed this year. The repair of the highway from Arkalyk to Esil in the territory of the Kostanay region has been fully completed. Thanks to this, the route will be shortened by 500 kilometers.The second is the new «Center – West» highway, the construction of which is being carried out on the instructions of the Head of State. It will pass through Arkalyk and Torgay.«In the near future, we will open the renovated airport. This project is of great importance both for the region and for local residents. As a result, Arkalyk will become an important transport and logistics hub connecting the north, center, west, and south of the country. The development of transport logistics will give a new impetus to the economy of Arkalyk, as well as boost entrepreneurship and domestic tourism,» — emphasized the Akim of the region. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1271360?lang=ru