В Астане состоялся Международный саммит социальных предпринимателей 2026 на тему «Социальные инвестиции для устойчивого будущего». Мероприятие объединило представителей государственных органов, бизнеса, международных организаций, экспертного сообщества и социальных предпринимателей.Организаторами Саммита выступили Министерство национальной экономики РК, акимат города Астаны, SocialInnovation Hub и Ассоциация социальных инноваторов РК.Выступая на Саммите, вице-министр национальной экономики Ерлан Сагнаев отметил важность обмена опытом и обсуждения конкретных предложений по дальнейшему развитию социального предпринимательства. По его словам, государство продолжает работу по созданию благоприятных условий для бизнеса. Сегодня в Реестре субъектов социального предпринимательства зарегистрировано 1 776 субъектов. За год их количество выросло вдвое. В рамках государственной поддержки с 31 августа социальные предприниматели участвуют в программе «Іскераймақ» без отраслевых ограничений. Для них предусмотрено субсидирование 50% номинальной ставки по кредитам до 200 млн тенге сроком до трех лет. Также социальным предпринимателям предоставляются гранты до 5 млн тенге, льготные помещения и меры нефинансовой поддержки.Отдельное внимание на Саммите уделили цифровым инструментам. В частности, представлен Реестр обязательных требований в сфере предпринимательства, работающий на основе искусственного интеллекта. Сервис систематизирует требования законодательства к бизнесу и позволяет предпринимателям получать актуальную информацию по своему виду деятельности из единого источника.«Сервис уже доступен на цифровой AI-платформе для бизнеса, а в ближайшее время будет запущен и на портале eGov Business. Для социальных предпринимателей это особенно важно. Как правило, у вас нет отдельного юриста в штате, поэтому время, которое раньше приходилось тратить на изучение регуляторных требований, теперь можно направить непосредственно на развитие проектов и решение социальных задач», - отметил Ерлан Сагнаев.Для дальнейшего совершенствования мер поддержки в Министерстве национальной экономики создана рабочая группа по вопросам развития социального предпринимательства. В ее состав вошли представители государственных органов, НПП «Атамекен», профильных организаций и экспертного сообщества. Основные направления работы группы – совершенствование правоприменительной практики, выработка единых подходов к включению в Реестр и подготовка предложений по внесению изменений в Предпринимательский кодекс и инструменты поддержки.Международная сессия Саммита была посвящена зарубежному опыту, социальным инвестициям и возможностям международного партнерства. В ней приняли участие представители ООН, ПРООН, Всемирного банка, ЕБРР, посольств Канады и Японии, TİKA, Catalyst Now, Impact Hub Network, Senior Expert Service и других организаций.В рамках Information Fair социальным предпринимателям представили финансовые, образовательные и консультационные инструменты поддержки. В мероприятии приняли участие НПП «Атамекен», Фонд «Даму», ЕБРР, QazInnovations, SES, Astana Hub, АО «Kazakh Export» и другие организации.Одним из ключевых событий Саммита стала церемония BestSocial Entrepreneur 2026 Awards. Победителями стали ДауренБекгожаев (ITMLab) в сфере инноваций, ГульбахытБальмагамбетова (Neurolink) в сфере инклюзии, Андрей Зелевский («Переработка пластикового мусора») в сфере экологии, Алексей Кирюхов («VALEO для всех») в сфере образования. Специальную номинацию «За значительный социальный импакт» получила Ирина Ким (Академия танца и спорта ISTINA).Кроме того, 10 социальным предпринимателям вручены благодарственные письма Министерства национальной экономики РК за вклад в развитие социального предпринимательства и реализацию общественно значимых инициатив.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1290612?lang=ru

During a working trip to Lisakovsk, Akim of Kostanay Region Kumar Aksakalov reviewed the progress of investment projects being implemented in the city and also met with participants of the national environmental program «Taza Kazakhstan».The Head of State has set tasks to give a new impetus to the development of the manufacturing industry.In this direction, an investment project for the construction of a polymer film production plant is being implemented in the Oktyabrsky settlement of the city of Lisakovsk. 20 new jobs will be created. Thanks to the attraction of investments, previously vacant communal facilities are receiving new development.Also, the modernization of the metallurgical plant is underway in the city. The enterprise plans to produce titanium slag, rutile and zircon concentrates.In accordance with the instruction of the President of the country to increase the share of processed products in the agro-industrial complex to 70% within three years, the construction of an oil extraction plant with a processing capacity of 350 thousand tons of raw materials per year is underway in Lisakovsk. The investment volume amounts to 39.1 billion tenge. 200 jobs will be created.In addition, the Akim of the region visited a mineral powder production enterprise, which has already been put into operation. Previously, road construction organizations of the region were forced to import mineral powder — an important component of asphalt concrete mixture — from other regions of the country.As part of the implementation of the «Taza Kazakhstan» program, 1,700 trees have been planted in Lisakovsk this year, and more than 300 tons of garbage have been removed. During the environmental campaign with the participation of volunteers, 76 thousand square meters of the coastal area were cleaned.Works on landscaping, infrastructure development, improvement of the architectural appearance, lighting, repair and laying of roads are being carried out at an appropriate level. Currently, works on the improvement of the coastal area are ongoing.The head of the region met with city residents, presented the indicators of the socio-economic development of the region, and answered questions from the population.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1290611?lang=ru

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Today, a solemn event dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the Audit Commission for the Kyzylorda Region was held at the "House of Friendship" with the participation of the region's akim, Murat Ergeshbayev. It was attended by state and public figure Omarkhan Oksikbayev, Deputy Director of the Department of Planning, Certification and Methodology of the Supreme Audit Chamber Akbayan Alimbayeva, chairpersons of audit commissions from all regions of the country, veterans, and representatives of the intelligentsia.The head of the region noted the role of the state audit sphere in ensuring efficient and targeted spending of budget funds."President Kassym-Jomart Kemeluly emphasized in his Address that financial discipline and transparency of budget funds are the foundation of public trust, and strictly instructs to ensure efficient and targeted spending of funds. Every tenge must be directed for the benefit of the people and be under constant control.Today, state audit bodies perform not a punitive, but a partnership function, contributing to the efficient planning of budget funds and the early identification of risks. The Audit Commission for the Kyzylorda Region makes a significant contribution to the efficient and targeted use of state resources in the region.On the occasion of this significant anniversary, we express our sincere gratitude to the veterans and specialists who have worked in this field. I wish everyone good health and well-being to their families!" – said the akim of the region.During the event, a number of citizens were awarded the Gratitude of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Certificate of Honor of the Kyzylorda Region, the Letter of Appreciation from the akim of the region, and the badge of the Agency for Civil Service Affairs "Veteran of Civil Service".State and public figure Omarkhan Oksikbayev delivered a speech and congratulated his colleagues. The volume of financial resources covered by state audit in the region will exceed 2 trillion tenge in 2025, having increased 3 times compared to 2012. Along with identifying violations of legislation, the Audit Commission prioritizes their prevention. As a result of methodological and practical work, the financial literacy of budget organizations has increased, and the number of deficiencies has decreased.The 15th anniversary of the Audit Commission is an important milestone in the development of the region's financial control system. During this time, the commission has demonstrated a high standard of professionalism and responsibility, and has carried out large-scale work.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1290493?lang=ru

During a working trip to Denisovsky District, Akim of Kostanay Region Kumar Aksakalov reviewed activities in agriculture, housing construction, healthcare, as well as those carried out under the republican environmental program «Taza Kazakhstan».The head of the region met with the district's residents, spoke about socio-economic development, and answered questions from the population.This year, the sown area of grain and leguminous crops in Denisovsky District reached 233 thousand hectares. Harvesting has been completed on 178.1 thousand hectares, or 76.2% of the sown area. The area under oilseed crops increased by 46%. Compared to 2023, the area under fodder crops grew threefold – by 8 thousand hectares, while the area under potatoes and vegetables increased 2.7 times, reaching 436 hectares.In accordance with the instruction of the Head of State, digital technologies and artificial intelligence are being introduced into the agro-industrial complex. Eurasia Farm Innovations LLP applies smart farming technologies, operational soil analysis, and differentiated fertilizer application across an area of 11 thousand hectares. To improve working conditions, 7 modern modular houses with a total cost of 150 million tenge have been built.Over the past three years, 70 apartments with a total area of 4.7 thousand square meters have been built and renovated in the district – in five multi-apartment buildings and one two-apartment house. This year, it is planned to purchase another 27 apartments.In the district center, 21 apartments in a new building with a total area of 667.5 square meters will be provided to citizens from socially vulnerable categories who are on the waiting list.A new medical outpatient clinic equipped with modern medical equipment has been opened in the village of Pereleski. Around 2.4 thousand residents will be able to receive medical care without traveling to the district center or cities.As part of the «Taza Kazakhstan» campaign, more than 2.1 thousand saplings and trees have been planted, over 25 thousand tons of garbage have been removed, and 43 parks and public gardens have been landscaped. A total of 800 thousand square meters of territory have been cleaned, 26 dilapidated buildings have been demolished, and 32 unauthorized landfills have been eliminated.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1290499?lang=ru

More than $4 million could be mobilized for planned climate projects in Kazakhstan. Prospects for cooperation on the deployment of climate technologies and financing of environmental projects were discussed by Saken Kalkamanov, Chairman of the Management Board of the International Green Technologies and Investment Projects Center (IGTIC), with representatives of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) during the Baku Climate Action Week.During a meeting with UNEP experts, the parties reviewed the results of the Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) project, which IGTIC is implementing jointly with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). Work is currently underway on the project's final component — the Technology Action Plan.The parties also discussed a methane reduction project financed through the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC). Earlier, IGTIC, together with the Climate Change Coordination Center, submitted an application for grant funding for a project aimed at reducing methane emissions in the agricultural sector, particularly in livestock farming.In addition, the parties discussed prospects for cooperation on forest and climate projects under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. The discussions demonstrated a mutual interest in strengthening the partnership and advancing practical climate initiatives.During a meeting with UNIDO expert Tomasz Pawelец, the parties discussed the establishment of a national climate investment platform with support from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) under the Readiness III programme. UNIDO expressed its readiness to provide technical assistance to IGTIC in developing the platform's operational framework, including potential cooperation under the next Readiness IV programme cycle.The establishment of the platform will help coordinate climate investments at the national level and create a foundation for transferring expertise and best practices to Central Asian countries through a regional green acceleration hub.The initiative will build on the Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP), which IGTIC has been implementing jointly with UNIDO over the past three years. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/1290400?lang=ru

Youth in Lisakovsk Join the "Taza Kazakhstan" InitiativeAn eco-quest titled "Clean Territory – Our Common Concern!" was held in Lisakovsk as part of the "Taza Kazakhstan" environmental initiative. The event took place in the 11th microdistrict and brought together about 40 young residents of the city.The main goal of the quest was to engage youth in environmental protection issues, foster an ecological culture, and instill a responsible attitude toward the cleanliness and improvement of their hometown.Participants divided into teams and visited themed stations where they answered questions about ecology, completed tasks on proper waste sorting, searched for environmental clues, and demonstrated their knowledge of caring for nature.The practical part of the event was dedicated to cleaning up the area. The youth collectively collected garbage and tidied up the assigned sections. Thus, the participants not only gained new knowledge but also made a tangible contribution to the city's improvement."The 'Taza Kazakhstan' initiative shows that the cleanliness of the environment depends on each of us. That is why it is important for us not just to tell young people about the need to care for nature, but to create opportunities for concrete actions. Today, the participants demonstrated through their involvement that they are ready to take responsibility for the state of the environment and contribute to the development and improvement of their hometown," noted Dilda Khairat, head of the Youth Resource Center of the city of Lisakovsk.During the quest, special attention was also paid to issues of responsible consumption and proper waste management. The game format made environmental topics more accessible and interesting for young people.Following the event, the most active teams and participants were identified. Winners and distinguished participants received cash certificates.Conducting such events as part of "Taza Kazakhstan" contributes not only to improving the condition of the city's territory but also to forming sustainable environmental habits among the younger generation. The main idea of the quest was that caring for the cleanliness of the city begins with the simple daily actions of every person.#TazaKazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1290374?lang=ru

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Within the framework of Astana Finance Days, a solemn listing ceremony of the second issue of sovereign panda bonds of the Republic of Kazakhstan took place on the AIX Exchange.By continuing the successful history of Kazakhstan's presence in the Chinese capital market, the second issue of panda bonds totaling 6.6 billion yuan was carried out.The second issue of sovereign panda bonds was successfully placed in two tranches: 5 billion yuan for 3 years at a rate of 1.82% and 1.6 billion yuan for 5 years at a rate of 1.95% per annum.Of particular importance is the achieved level of yield, which has become a truly record low among sovereign issues in the panda bond market. At the same time, the total volume of demand in the book of applications was 2.5 times higher than the supply.Successful placement and high interest confirm the strengthening of confidence in Kazakhstan and a high assessment of the country's credit quality.The three-year and five-year tranches placed expanded Kazakhstan's sovereign yield curve in Chinese yuan and formed new yield benchmarks for future issues of Kazakh issuers.The ceremony was attended by the leadership of the Ministry of Finance, Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), AIX Exchange, as well as representatives of leading underwriters and partners of the transaction, including China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC). The joint leading organizers were China Construction Bank Limited (CCB), Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited (ICBC), The Export-Import Bank of China и Bank of China Limited (BOC), AO «Teniz Capital Investment Banking».Representatives of the Kazakh and Chinese sides noted the importance of further expanding cooperation in financial markets and developing new instruments of cooperation.The ceremony symbolized the launch of trading at the Astana International Exchange.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/1289588?lang=ru

Vaduz, 9 September 2026 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov paid a visit to the Principality of Liechtenstein.During his meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Environment and Culture of Liechtenstein Sabine Monauni, the sides noted the potential for expanding bilateral political dialogue, trade and economic as well as investment cooperation, and expressed their readiness to further develop engagement in priority areas in a constructive manner.The Kazakh diplomat also held talks with Martin Frick, Director of the Office for Foreign Affairs of Liechtenstein, focusing on ways to strengthen institutional cooperation between Kazakhstan and Liechtenstein, prospects for expanding the bilateral legal framework, as well as further interaction within international organisations and key regional platforms.The sides exchanged views on current issues of the international agenda and agreed to maintain close engagement in identifying priority areas of cooperation of mutual interest.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1289570?lang=ru

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As part of implementing the instructions of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on attracting investment and improving the country's investment climate, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tileuberdi held a working meeting with the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and JSC "NC "KAZAKH INVEST", outlining key priorities and objectives for further strengthening investment attraction effortsThe meeting was attended by Ardak Zebeshev, Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sultangali Kinzhakulov, Chairman of the Board of JSC “NC “KAZAKH INVEST”, as well as Deputy Chairmen, Managing Directors and heads of key departments of the two organizations.During the meeting, the Minister was briefed on the current status of efforts to attract foreign direct investment, the implementation of investment projects, engagement with potential investors, the development of the National Digital Investment Platform, as well as the preparation and organization of international investment events.Following the meeting, the Minister outlined key tasks and priority areas for the upcoming period. Particular emphasis was placed on improving the effectiveness of engagement with investors, accelerating the implementation of investment projects, and ensuring a coordinated approach to attracting capital into Kazakhstan’s economy.Work on the identified priorities will continue as part of a unified approach to implementing Kazakhstan’s investment policy and strengthening the country’s position as an attractive destination for international capital.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1289150?lang=ru

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       On September 9, 2026, the Training and Methodological Center of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with the Value Added Tax Administration Department within the EAEU of the Audit Department of the State Revenue Committee (hereinafter referred to as the Committee), held a seminar on the ZOOM platform on the topic: “Monitoring the movement of specific goods across the EAEU border.”        The purpose of the event was to explain to employees of state revenue bodies the principles, foundations, procedure, and specific features of working to monitor the movement of specific goods across the EAEU border.        Ninety‑nine employees of territorialbodies of staterevenuestookpartintheseminarasparticipants.         The lecturer was Berik Kanatovich Karisov – chief expert of the Value Added Tax Administration Department within the EAEU of the Committee’s Audit Department.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/1289057?lang=ru

These decisions were made at the regular meeting of the EEC Council, held online. The Kazakh side was headed by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin.In particular, this concerns a cooperative project for the construction of an AKRUS paint and varnish production facility in the Moscow region. The plant plans to produce paint and varnish materials with higher corrosion and fire resistance characteristics compared to existing analogues. The project implementation is planned for five years and will start this year.The project participants will be the Belarusian RPE "Orion-VK", the Kazakh LLP "Asyl Construction", which will provide part of the supplies of materials and technological equipment, and the Russian LLC "AKZ Coatings".Another new cooperative project will be the construction of a new mixing line at the Samara Gypsum Plant. The project provides for an increase in the output of dry construction and special-purpose mixes by 75.5 thousand tons per year. The Kazakh side will be represented by LLP "Elita", which will provide engineering and construction services, and the Belarusian side — by CJSC "Remeza". The projected economic effect for the budget of Kazakhstan from tax revenues from the implementation of this project will amount to about 180 million tenge.It should be recalled that in 2025, a cooperative project for the production of agricultural machinery in the Akmola region was approved.As is known, cooperative projects in the EAEU receive preferential financing at a reduced rate through interest rate subsidies on loans for project implementation. The projects are designed to promote technological development and the creation of new production models, and the expansion of trade and economic ties in the countries of the economic union.At the Council meeting, amendments to a number of documents on the agricultural sector were also adopted. In particular, this concerns changes to the method of field testing of varietal crops of agricultural plants.In addition, it was decided to amend the Unified Quarantine Phytosanitary Requirements imposed on regulated products and objects at the customs border and on the territory of the EAEU countries. They are aimed at optimizing the application of quarantine phytosanitary measures regarding the pepino mosaic virus, which affects tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants. It is envisaged to exclude the requirement for the absence of this virus in these products, provided that a sufficient level of quarantine phytosanitary safety of the country is ensured.A decision was also made to change the list of regulated products subject to quarantine phytosanitary control at the customs border and on the territory of the EAEU countries. In particular, the mandatory issuance of a phytosanitary certificate for wooden packaging and fastening material will be canceled if it bears the marking provided for by the Unified Requirements.These changes are aimed at creating more favorable conditions for the production and trade of relevant products on the territory of the EAEU countries.The Council also adopted amendments to the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union "On the Safety of Toys". The amendments establish mandatory requirements for toys intended for children under 14 years of age and are aimed at protecting consumers from unreliable product information, as well as preventing the release into circulation of toys that do not meet the established safety standards.The parties also discussed and made decisions on a number of other procedural issues concerning the activities of other sectors and the Commission.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1288962?lang=ru

September 9, 2026, Hong Kong – Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliyev took part in the 11th Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong, one of the key international platforms for discussing trade, investment, and transport connectivity development.As part of the Summit, the head of the MTI spoke at the high-level Policy Dialogue session "Building Resilient Trade and Investment Frameworks in a Diverse Global Landscape," dedicated to forming sustainable trade and investment ties amid the transformation of the global economy.Arman Shakkaliyev emphasized the special historical significance of the Belt and Road Initiative for Kazakhstan. It was in Astana in 2013 that President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China first proposed the idea of the Silk Road Economic Belt. According to the Minister, the initiative is now entering a new stage of development, where, alongside physical infrastructure, digital connectivity, cross-border data flows, and compatible digital platforms are becoming increasingly important.It was also noted that over 7 months of 2026, Kazakhstan's trade turnover with China reached 32.4 billion US dollars, an increase of 24.1% compared to the same period. Positive dynamics are also maintained in trade with Hong Kong: in the first half of 2026, Kazakhstan's trade turnover withHong Kong amounted to 250.6 million US dollars, increasing 2.6 times compared to the same period in 2025.Attention was also paid to Kazakhstan's transport potential. The country is consistently developing its railway and road infrastructure, border crossings, logistics centers, and the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route – the Middle Corridor.Today, about 85% of land-based rail freight traffic between China and Europe passes through the territory of Kazakhstan. At the same time, as Arman Shakkaliyev noted, Kazakhstan's task is not only to increase transit volumes but also to form a full-fledged economic corridor that creates conditions for new production facilities, investments, and regional supply chains.In this regard, special importance is attached to the combination of "hard" and "soft" infrastructure – the development of transport facilities simultaneously with the digitalization of procedures, harmonization of standards, and simplification of customs and logistics processes. Kazakhstan is also expanding its network of foreign terminals and implementing digital solutions to speed up cargo clearance and tracking.The Minister emphasized the significant potential for cooperation with Hong Kong as one of the leading international financial and business centers. According to him, combining Hong Kong's financial expertise, Kazakhstan's investment potential, and the growing market of Central Asia could become the basis for launching a new generation of joint projects.As part of the working visit, a meeting also took place between Arman Shakkaliyev and the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, John Lee.The parties noted the positive dynamics of Kazakhstan-Hong Kong cooperation and discussed the practical implementation of agreements reached during John Lee's visit to Kazakhstan in June of this year. The Chief Executive of Hong Kong conveyed warm wishes to the leadership of Kazakhstan and emphasized interest in further promoting joint initiatives.Arman Shakkaliyev noted that Kazakhstan and Hong Kong possess complementary advantages. Kazakhstan is strengthening its position as a key transport and logistics link between Asia and Europe, while Hong Kong possesses significant financial, investment, managerial, and professional expertise.During the meeting, prospects for implementing joint projects in the fields of transport and logistics, industry, the mining sector, finance, digitalization, and investments were discussed.The Minister informed about the large-scale work on developing Kazakhstan's transport and logistics infrastructure and noted that the formation of new routes should be accompanied not only by transit growth but also by the development of industrial cooperation. According to him, Kazakhstan is interested in locating new production facilities and forming regional production and distribution chains with the participation of foreign partners.In turn, John Lee noted that Hong Kong is capable of acting not only as a connecting link between markets but also as a comprehensive partner in the implementation of large-scale projects – bringing together investors, financial institutions, technology, and professional companies.The Hong Kong side expressed readiness to facilitate the establishment of direct contacts between Kazakhstani projects and potential investors, including companies operating in the mining and industrial sectors.Special attention was paid to financial cooperation. The parties discussed opportunities for attracting Hong Kong capital to Kazakhstani projects, interaction between financial institutions, the development of new financial instruments, as well as prospects for cooperation in commodity trade.Arman Shakkaliyev proposed developing cooperation in the format of a unique triangle "Kazakhstan and Central Asia – Mainland China – Hong Kong," combining Kazakhstan's infrastructure and resource potential with China's production capabilities and Hong Kong's financial and managerial expertise.John Lee supported this approach, noting that Kazakhstan is one of the most promising destinations for Hong Kong companies entering the Central Asian market.Following the meeting, an agreement was reached to continue joint elaboration of specific projects and ensure practical advancement of previously reached agreements.Concluding the working program, Arman Shakkaliyev invited companies from Hong Kong and Mainland China to more actively utilize Kazakhstan's opportunities for implementing joint projects and entering the markets of Central Asia."Kazakhstan is open to partnership and ready for joint action. Our task is to turn the growing transport connectivity of Eurasia into new production facilities, investments, and sustainable trade ties," the Minister noted.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1288947?lang=ru

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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov took part in the 7th round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of Kazakhstan and Switzerland, during which the main topics of bilateral cooperation were discussed.Deputy Minister Issetov informed the Swiss side on the key areas of domestic political reforms in Kazakhstan, with particular attention to the process of establishing the Kurultai. In this context, the role of parliamentary cooperation in further strengthening bilateral ties was emphasized.The Kazakh diplomat highlighted the prospects for expanding trade and investment cooperation, expressing interest in attracting advanced technologies and investment for the implementation of joint projects, including in the areas of transport and logistics, digitalization, water resources management, critical metals, green energy and the nuclear industry.Director of the Eurasia Division of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Pierre-Yves Fux presented Switzerland’s regional projects and initiatives in the areas of water resources management and migration. He also outlined areas of cooperation in environmental protection, official development assistance and legal cooperation, while highlighting opportunities to expand the legal framework of Kazakhstan-Switzerland relations.The sides discussed cooperation within international organizations and the promotion of common approaches to current issues on the international agenda. The schedule of upcoming political contacts was reviewed, and the parties reaffirmed their interest in ensuring substantive content for these engagements.As part of his visit, Arman Issetov also held a separate meeting with State Secretary of the FDFA Alexandre Fasel. The interlocutors discussed current geopolitical issues, as well as further cooperation within international organizations.Following the meetings, the sides reaffirmed their interest in further strengthening the Kazakhstan-Switzerland partnership and expanding practical cooperation in priority areas.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1288727?lang=ru

Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov paid a working visit to Altynsarin district. He met with agricultural producers of the district, inspected the implementation of the housing program, as well as the progress of work carried out within the framework of the republican environmental program «Taza Kazakhstan».This year, sowing operations in Altynsarin district were carried out on an area of 260.2 thousand hectares. Of these, 112.7 thousand hectares of grain crops have been harvested, which accounts for 71.9%.The peasant farm «Snegiryov Yu.A.» annually receives high yields of grain crops. This year, in fields where mineral fertilizers were applied, the average yield was 45 centners per hectare. «Aidala» LLP under the leadership of Larisa Storozhenko also showed good results, achieving a yield of 30 centners per hectare this year.The Head of State noted: «Affordable housing is not a dream, but our duty to citizens». Last year, 46 apartments were built in Altynsarin district. This year, it is planned to build 32 houses with a total area of 3,840 square meters.Including:- in the village of Obagan – 15 houses, or 30 apartments, with a total area of 1,800 square meters;- in the village of Bolshaya Churakovka – 15 houses, or 30 apartments, with a total area of 1,800 square meters;- in the village of Silantyevka – 2 houses, or 4 apartments, with a total area of 240 square meters.Within the framework of the «Taza Kazakhstan» program, the owner of the health and entertainment complex «Dzhailyau» upgraded the infrastructure at his own expense, paying special attention to creating the most comfortable conditions for vacationers. 156 million tenge was invested in the project.«Taza Kazakhstan» is not only about maintaining cleanliness and cleaning territories. The most important thing is to improve settlements and create comfortable conditions for the population», – noted Kumar Aksakalov.The head of the region met with the district's population and spoke about the main indicators of the socio-economic development of the region. He answered residents' questions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1288698?lang=ru