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New York, December 5, 2025 – A high-level ceremony marking the official launch of the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development 2026 took place at UN Headquarters. Co-organized by Kazakhstan, Germany, and the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme, the event convened Member States, representatives of civil society, academia, and the private sector to promote volunteerism as a key instrument for accelerating the implementation 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.Initiated by the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and proclaimed by the UN General Assembly Resolution 78/127, the International Year aims to recognize and enhance the contribution of volunteers to sustainable development and global resilience.In her opening remarks, President of the General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock described volunteers as the “backbone of sustainable development.”In a video address, President Tokayev officially welcomed the launch of the International Year of Volunteers, emphasizing that amid a complex global environment, volunteerism has evolved into a “powerful force for good.” He highlighted the crucial role volunteers play in saving lives, supporting vulnerable people and building solidarity in a society. The Head of State highlighted Kazakhstan’s commitment to advancing volunteerism, exemplified by the “Taza Qazaqstan” (Clean Kazakhstan) campaign, which mobilizes thousands of citizens to restore natural landscapes. He further announced the strategic development of Almaty as an international UN cooperation hub, including the opening of a UN Volunteers Programme’s Subregional Office.UN Secretary-General António Guterres also delivered a special message to the global community and the 14,000 active UN Volunteers. “In an era of political division and social isolation, volunteering offers a powerful way to forge connections and reinforce our shared humanity. In times of crisis and uncertainty, you can be the change you wish to see”, he statedRepresenting Kazakhstan at the event, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development Zhaslan Madiyev, outlined how the country is modernizing civic engagement. “For Kazakhstan, this International Year of Volunteers is a celebration of kindness, unity, and shared responsibility,” he said. Minister elaborated on the growing number of “digital volunteers” who use AI to streamline emergency response, noting that Kazakhstan is now home to nearly 300,000 active volunteers. Madiyev also announced a comprehensive Action Plan for the Year of Volunteers, including ecological initiatives aimed at restoring the Aral and Caspian Seas.The ceremony also marked the presentation of the 2026 State of the World's Volunteerism Report. This strategic document sets the foundation for the upcoming campaign and underscores the role of volunteerism as a key instrument for peacebuilding and humanitarian assistance.“Kazakhstan stands ready to share its experience and work together with all UN Member States to make this International Year of Volunteerism a period of tangible action, mutual support, and creative solutions,” Minister Madiyev concluded.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1120435?lang=kk

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This was announced at a briefing by the head of the Department of Agriculture and Land Relations of the Akimat of Kostanay region, Ibrahim Bekmukhamedov. Growth is ensured through the modernization of farms, the introduction of modern technologies and government support.As of November 1, 2025, the number of major farm animal species has increased.According to the results of ten months, 53.4 thousand tons of meat, 205.7 thousand tons of milk and 319 million eggs were produced in the region. It was noted that especially dairy production increased by 9.4% compared to 2024.There are 17 large dairy farms in the region, and meat farming, horse breeding, sheep breeding, pig breeding, and poultry farming are also developing. Feedlots with a total capacity of 38,000 heads continue to operate. In addition, meat exports have increased — more than 2,300 tons of products have been shipped abroad since the beginning of the year.Over the past two years, 20 billion tenge has been invested in the industry. With these funds, five dairy farms were built and put into operation, which makes it possible to produce about 40 thousand tons of milk per year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1120403?lang=kk

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Vienna, December 5, 2025 – As part of his visit to Austria, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held a meeting with representatives of leading Austrian industrial and investment companies. The event brought together key firms operating in machinery manufacturing, green metallurgy, transport development, innovation and high-tech sectors.Representatives of ÖBB, Lasselsberger Group, Primetals Technologies Austria GmbH, AVL List GmbH, Steyr Automotive, Rosenbauer International, Magnatech GmbH and other companies shaping Austria’s industrial and technological profile, attended the meeting.Minister Kosherbayev briefed investors on Kazakhstan’s current economic dynamics and highlighted Austria’s role as a reliable European partner. Around 170 companies with Austrian capital operate successfully in Kazakhstan, including such well-known brands as Lasselsberger Group, Liebherr, Andritz Hydro and Swarovski. Kazakhstan also remains one of Austria’s main crude suppliers, accounting for more than 40% of the country’s oil imports.During the roundtable, the participants reviewed opportunities for new joint projects in machinery manufacturing, green metallurgy, transport system modernization, raw materials processing and the introduction of intelligent technologies. Special attention was paid to enhancing Kazakhstan’s export potential, including agricultural products, metallurgy, chemical industry goods, engineering solutions and IT services.In addition, Austrian businesses were also presented with new opportunities for establishing production facilities, localizing technologies, and expanding their presence in Central Asian markets.“Austria’s business community has consistently demonstrated strong confidence in Kazakhstan. Our partnership is grounded in technological development, long-term cooperation and a shared commitment to progress. Kazakhstan offers a stable macroeconomic environment, access to regional markets and favorable conditions for industrial project implementation. We invite Austrian companies to further expand their presence and take part in new initiatives,” the Minister stated.The Kazakh Foreign Minister emphasized that Kazakhstan remains the regional leader in attracting foreign direct investment. Since independence, the country has received over 470 billion US dollars, reflecting sustained international interest and a high level of confidence in Kazakhstan’s economy.The sides agreed to continue detailed work on investment and industrial projects and to intensify cooperation between the relevant government agencies and the business communities of the two countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1120366?lang=kk

Vienna, December 5, 2025 – During the visit to Vienna, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held a meeting with President of the National Council of the Austrian Parliament Walter Rosenkranz.During the talks parties discussed the state and prospects of Kazakh-Austrian relations, deepening partnership with the European Union and engagement within the OSCE.Minister Kosherbayev noted the stable development of bilateral cooperation and underscored the importance of further expansion of ties in various fields.Austrian side highly appreciated the intensification of political dialogue between Kazakhstan and the EU and Astana’s constructive position on international agenda topics.The sides agreed to intensify bilateral interparliamentary cooperation and to promote regular high-level engagements. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1120360?lang=kk

Muscat, December 2-4, 2025 ­ The first meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Sultanate of Oman took place, where the parties reaffirmed their mutual commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation in the trade, economic, cultural, and humanitarian spheres.The event was chaired by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman Khalifa Al-Harthy.Members of the Kazakh and Omani parties of the Commission took part in the meeting, as well as invited leaders and officials from ministries, departments, and other government agencies of the Sultanate of Oman.Prior to the Commission meeting, the heads of the delegations held substantive talks in a small group, where they discussed the current state of bilateral cooperation and prospects for its further development.During the meeting, the parties emphasized the promising nature of relations between the countries and confirmed their shared commitment to building on the progress achieved. Discussions covered a wide range of issues, including investment and financial cooperation, transport and logistics, communications and technology, agriculture, tourism, pharmaceuticals and energy, as well as cultural and humanitarian cooperation.Following the meeting, the parties to the Intergovernmental Commission signed a joint Protocol and agreed to hold the next meeting in Astana.At the same time, during the first meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission, working meetings were held between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan A. Kuantyrov and the leadership of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Investment Promotion, and the “Oman Investment Authority”, where they discussed the prospects for further development of cooperation between Kazakhstan and Oman and ways to expand it.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1120268?lang=kk

Vienna, December 5, 2025 – As part of the official visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev to Austria, Gabidulla Ospankulov, Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held a series of bilateral meetings with Austrian industrial and technology companies to discuss potential investment projects in Kazakhstan.During the meetings, negotiations were held with Primetals Technologies Austria GmbH, the largest division of the international Primetals Technologies group, specializing in environmentally friendly steel production technologies, digitalization, and automation of metallurgical processes. The company is one of Austria’s leading engineering enterprises, with an annual turnover exceeding 750 million euro, and possesses advanced expertise in engineering, rolling technologies, and intelligent industrial systems. Previously, the company signed an agreement with ERG to implement a major metallurgical project in Kazakhstan. Continuing this cooperation, the parties discussed additional opportunities for Primetals Technologies to participate in Kazakhstan’s industrial initiatives, including potential collaboration with Qarmet and other local partners on new production facilities.Chairman of the Investment Committee Ospankulov also met with the management of Magnatech GmbH, a company with over 30 years of experience in metallurgy and mining industries. Company specializes in acid regeneration technologies, energy-efficient solutions, industrial equipment supply, and full-cycle engineering. The company has implemented projects in the USA, Germany, Brazil, Austria, India, Türkiye, and several CIS countries, including construction of industrial plants and deployment of green energy technologies. During the meeting, the sides discussed prospects for localization of technological solutions in Kazakhstan, introduction of eco-efficient and resource-saving technologies in metallurgy, and creation of joint projects in industrial modernization and service support.Additional meetings were held with Austrian companies interested in entering the Kazakh market, expanding production cooperation, and developing logistics potential along the Trans-Caspian “Middle Corridor.”Gabidulla Ospankulov emphasized that Kazakhstan is interested in expanding the presence of Austrian companies and technology partners in key sectoral projects: “Austrian companies possess strong engineering expertise and long-standing experience in implementing industrial projects. Kazakhstan offers substantial opportunities for partnership – from metallurgy and mechanical engineering to green technologies and industrial modernization. We stand ready to provide comprehensive support to investors and accompany joint initiatives at every stage,” he underlined.The parties identified specific areas for further work and agreed to move forward with practical steps to prepare joint projects. In the near future, additional consultations with companies and sectoral agencies are planned to accelerate the development of initiatives in industry and metallurgy.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1120078?lang=kk

Geneva, 1-5 December 2025 - Botagoz Zhaxelekova, Vice Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan, participated in the 47th session of the WIPO Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR). In her opening statement she expressed gratitude to the WIPO leadership for the productive organization of the session and for the support provided to Kazakhstan’s ongoing reforms in the area of intellectual property.Delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan presented to the session participants an overview of national reforms, including the rollout of the Unified Digital Platform (UDP), a tool designed to enhance transparency, accountability and efficiency in the collective rights management system. The platform was also introduced to international professional associations interested in modern digital solutions and in advancing transparency in collective management processes.On the sidelines of the WIPO meetings discussions were held with the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia as well as representatives of Brazil and Saudi Arabia. The parties exchanged views on strengthening cooperation, contemporary approaches to the digitalization of copyright and Indonesia’s initiative to develop international solutions for the fair distribution of remuneration in the digital environment.Negotiations were also conducted with the WIPO leadership. During the meeting with WIPO Deputy Director General Sylvie Forbin Kazakhstani experience in digitalizing collective management organizations was presented. Ms. Forbin emphasized the significance of the reforms being implemented by Kazakhstan and expressed interest in the further advancement of the project, underscoring its innovative nature and its importance for the international professional community.Working discussions were also held with Habip Asan, Director of the Department for Transition and Developed Countries, Glenn McStravick, Director of the Application Incubator and Michel Allain, Senior Copyright Expert. The meetings addressed current areas of cooperation and WIPO’s technological initiatives, including the application of artificial intelligence and modern approaches to trademark examinations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/1120104?lang=kk

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First Vice Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aizhan Bizhanova conducted a working visit to the Zhetisu region, during which she visited trade infrastructure facilities and met with business representatives and residents of the region.During the visit, Aizhan Bizhanova visited vegetable storage facilities in Taldykorgan. The region has 10 vegetable storage facilities, one of which, a large facility commissioned in 2024, was inspected by the Vice Minister. Currently, it stores 1,200 tons of local potatoes, helping to stabilize the region's food balance.Furthermore, it was noted that the region holds weekly agricultural fairs on Saturdays, allowing residents to purchase food directly from producers at affordable prices.During the visit, Bizhanova examined the storage and availability of socially important food products, pricing, logistics, and ensuring the regional food balance.During the meeting with entrepreneurs and the public, current aspects of domestic trade development, business support measures, price stabilization mechanisms, shelf space for domestic goods, rental conditions, and interactions between producers and retail chains were discussed.The First Vice Minister presented up-to-date data on the state of trade in Kazakhstan and the Zhetisu region, noting the region's low trade turnover, the expansion of modern retail formats, the introduction of state support instruments, measures to protect the domestic market, and the promotion of non-resource exports.Aizhan Bizhanova emphasized that the Ministry continues its systematic work to support domestic producers, improve the availability of goods for the population, and create a level playing field for all domestic market participants.At the meeting with representatives of local executive bodies, Aizhan Bizhanova focused on the creation of a regional map of deposits and industrial enterprises, including information on production volumes, opportunities to attract investors, and exports. She also noted the need to build logistics infrastructure, open laboratories, increase trade turnover in the Zhetisu region, and strengthen close cooperation with China through the Khorgos International Centre of Boundary Cooperation.Following the meeting, the First Vice Minister answered questions from entrepreneurs and citizens, noting the importance of open dialogue and joint resolution of regional development issues.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1119877?lang=kk

On December 5, 2025, a solemn ceremony was held to honor members of the legal profession on the occasion of the Day of Advocacy of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Minister of Justice Yerlan Sarsembayev noted that since 2023, the Day of Advocacy has held official status and has become an important event promoting the development of the legal profession and the advancement of the rule of law. He emphasized the significant contribution of the award recipients to the improvement of the legal aid system and recognized the importance of their professional efforts.In accordance with the Presidential Decree of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 4, 2025, for outstanding professional achievements and contributions to the development of the advocacy system, the following individuals were honored:- Order «Құрмет»– Aisulu Umarova- Medal «Eren Enbegi Ushin» (For Distinguished Labor) – Saken Makhyshev, Ruslanbek Zhankobayev, Danipa AdilbekovaIn addition, a number of representatives of the legal profession received ministry awards.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/1119667?lang=kk

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Astana, December 4, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev received the Ambassador of the State of Israel Yoav Bistritsky.During the meeting, the parties discussed the prospects for the development of bilateral cooperation, as well as the schedule of upcoming high- and top-level events.The sides also exchanged views on current issues of the regional and international agenda.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1119394?lang=kk

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Вице-премьер Канат Бозумбаев провел совещание о ходе реализации проекта «Ауыл Аманаты» в Кызылординской области. С докладом выступил вице-министр национальной экономики Бауыржан Омарбеков.447 тыс. жителей Кызылординской области (53%) проживают в сельской местности. С начала реализации проекта «Ауыл Аманаты» в селах было реализовано 782 проекта, создано 1,1 тыс. рабочих мест. На текущий год выделено 5,5 млрд тенге. Особое внимание уделяется поддержке перерабатывающих предприятий с полным производственным циклом от выращивания до сбыта продукции.Для дальнейшего усиления работы по развитию сел в 2026–2028 годах планируется выделить 450 млрд тенге, из которых 21,2 млрд тенге предусмотрены для Кызылординской области. На эти средства запланирована реализация свыше 1 тыс. проектов, что демонстрирует высокий потенциал региона для расширения сельского предпринимательства и развития кооперации.Отдельно на совещании обсудили приоритетную поддержку кооперативов.«На диалоговой платформе сельских акимов Глава государства акцентировал внимание на том, что устойчивое развитие сельской экономики напрямую зависит от эффективной работы кооперативов. Процесс их создания должен активно проводиться по всей стране, а работа по координации со стороны областных акиматов должна находиться под строгим контролем», — отметил Канат Бозумбаев.Вице-премьер поручил Министерству сельского хозяйства совместно с Министерством национальной экономики и акиматами областей в двухнедельный срок проработать вопрос принятия необходимых мер по стимулированию создания сельскохозяйственных кооперативов.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1119226?lang=kk

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