Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov took part in a meeting of the Regional Investment Headquarters, attended by domestic and foreign investors.Opening the meeting, A.Kuantyrov noted that regional investment council, as instructed by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, should become an effective platform for promptly resolving investor issues, including through "manual control." The government's strategic goal is to increase the national economy to $450 billion by 2029 and attract at least $150 billion in foreign direct investment."We see that the region is actively transitioning from implementing individual investment projects to the systemic development of entire economic sectors. New production chains with high added value are being formed, conditions are being created for the deep processing of raw materials and the development of export-oriented industries," – noted Alibek Kuantyrov.From 2023 to 2025, 56 investment projects totaling 241.5 billion tenge were commissioned in the region, creating approximately 2,000 jobs. Today, the region's investment portfolio includes 116 projects worth 5.6 trillion tenge, creating approximately 20,000 jobs — primarily in industry, agriculture, and energy.As part of the trip, A. Kuantyrov also got acquainted with the work of existing enterprises in the region: Tazabek-Doszhan Farming Enterprise (production of tomato paste with a capacity of 3,000 tons per year), the Taraz Industrial Zone and the lime production plant of Aqtas Group LLP (48,000 tons per year), as well as the full-cycle poultry farm of Alel Agro JSC with a capacity of 70,000 tons of poultry meat per year, where 500 permanent jobs were created.Issues raised by investors during visits to enterprises will be worked out jointly with interested government agencies.The Zhambyl Region is demonstrating high rates of investment growth. By the end of the first half of 2026, fixed capital investment totaled 505.9 billion tenge, a 59.2% increase over the same period last year, compared to a target of 369.5 billion tenge. Private investment reached 473.5 billion tenge. By the end of 2025, the region had attracted $289.7 million in foreign direct investment, more than tripling its target, and ranked first among Kazakhstan's regions in terms of FDI growth. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1259935?lang=ru

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Today, Akim of the region Murat Ergeshbayev familiarized himself with the operation of the new combined heat and power plant built in the city of Kyzylorda with the direct support of the Head of State. The Turkish company «AksaEnergy» invested 215 billion tenge in the construction of the plant, which produces 240 megawatts of electricity and 277 gigacalories of thermal energy.As part of the project, 3 gas turbine units with a capacity of 185 megawatts, 1 steam turbine of 55 megawatts, 3 steam boilers, and 2 hot water boilers have been installed. The new plant is planned to be fully launched in August.After that, the Akim of the region visited the «Kyzylorda Combined Heat and Power Plant». Currently, 85 percent of the heat energy sources and 40 percent of the heating networks here are worn out. The station produces 67 megawatts of electricity and 355 gigacalories of thermal energy.Overall, it is planned to allocate 5.5 billion tenge for preparation for the upcoming heating season. With these funds, the modernization project of 8.7 kilometers of heating networks will be completed, and major repairs of gas turbine units No. 1 and No. 2 will be carried out. In addition, 1.3 kilometers of heating networks, 1 boiler house, 1 turbine, 10 autonomous boiler houses, and main and auxiliary equipment will be repaired.The Akim of the region also visited the institution «Kyzylorda Electric Distribution Networks». The institution manages 10,608 kilometers of electric networks and 2,058 substations, with a total transformer capacity of 1,350 megawatts.Following the tour of facilities ensuring the normal life of the population, instructions were given to the responsible heads of the sectors. They are to carry out timely and high-quality preparation for the upcoming heating season and ensure a stable supply of electricity to consumers.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1259746?lang=ru

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Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov visited Fedorovsky district on a working trip.Previously, only five out of the district's 44 settlements were connected to natural gas. Now, residents of the villages of Lesnoye and Berezovka have received blue fuel. Thus, the number of gasified settlements has increased to seven, and the district's gasification level has reached 36 percent."As part of a memorandum between the akimat of Fedorovsky district and Capital Partners Astana LLP, the construction of gas pipelines to the villages of Peshkovka and Vladykino is planned at the expense of the enterprise. In addition, design work has begun on the construction of main and distribution gas networks in another 18 settlements," noted the head of the region.In addition, all 44 settlements of Fedorovsky district are provided with centralized water supply. This result was achieved thanks to the construction of water supply networks in the villages of Lesnoye, Berezovka, and Novoshumnoye, completed in 2025.As part of the "Taza Kazakhstan" program, with the support of enterprises, three hockey rinks and four children's playgrounds have been installed in the district, and work is underway to improve parks and public gardens.In the village of Lesnoye, Bek+ LLP, as part of its social responsibility, built four residential houses and also restored two- and four-apartment residential buildings. This year, the enterprise is installing a children's playground. The investment volume amounted to 17.3 million tenge.Based on the results of the first half of this year, Fedorovsky district maintains a stable positive dynamic of socio-economic development.During the working trip, Kumar Aksakalov met with residents of the district, spoke about the projects being implemented in the region, and answered questions from the population.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1259586?lang=ru

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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov participated in the 13th “Central Asia – European Union” High-Level Political and Security Dialogue.The EU delegation was led by Olof Skoog, Deputy Secretary-General for Political Affairs of the European External Action Service (EEAS).The meeting provided an opportunity for a substantive exchange of views on current issues of cross-regional cooperation, including the European Union’s programme activities in Central Asia. In particular, the participants reviewed the implementation of the agreements reached at the first Central Asia – European Union Summit held in Samarkand on 3-4 April 2025, as well as the Joint Roadmap for deepening ties between CA and the EU adopted in Luxembourg on 23 October 2023, with a particular focus on cooperation in the field of security. The delegations also considered the schedule of joint international events for 2026-2027.The Kazakh diplomat briefed the participants on the current situation in the region, Kazakhstan’s efforts at both the national and regional levels to promote stability and sustainable development, and presented a number of constructive proposals aimed at further strengthening cross-regional cooperation in the political, economic and security areas.The participants reaffirmed their mutual interest in further enhancing cooperation on border management, addressing regional challenges and threats related to terrorism and extremism, combating illicit drug trafficking, and expanding interagency cooperation among law enforcement authorities.On the margins of the meeting, A. Issetov and O. Skoog held bilateral talks to discuss the current state and prospects of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation between Kazakhstan and the European Union. Particular attention was devoted to the practical implementation of the agreements reached during the official visit of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Brussels on 22-23 June 2026.The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of the shared commitment to further strengthening cooperation between Central Asia and the European Union on the basis of mutual trust and equal partnership.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1259350?lang=ru

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov held a meeting with representatives of the Austrian dairy cooperative Berglandmilch and the Greek company Desserta Hellas. Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Greece Timur Sultangozhin also attended the meeting.The parties discussed prospects for establishing dairy production in Kazakhstan. The project is being developed within the framework of the Kazakhstan-Greece bilateral investment agenda. Various implementation models are under consideration, ranging from the establishment of proprietary production facilities and a joint venture with Kazakh partners to a phased transition from distribution to local manufacturing. Particular attention was paid to the localisation of milk processing, the development of cheese and yoghurt production, improvements to milk collection systems and cold-chain logistics, as well as technology transfer and the introduction of European quality standards.“Kazakhstan attaches priority importance to the development of the agro-industrial sector, food security and modern food processing. We see significant opportunities for cooperation with experienced European partners such as Berglandmilch and Desserta Hellas. Our country can serve not only as a market, but also as a production and export platform providing access to the markets of Central Asia, the Eurasian Economic Union and China,” Alibek Kuantyrov noted.As part of the visit, organised with the support of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Greece and KAZAKH INVEST NC JSC, the delegation also held meetings with Aidarbek Saparov, Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, representatives of Baiterek Holding, the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs and the QAZAQ SUT Republican Chamber of Dairy and Dual-Purpose Cattle Breeds. The delegation also visited the facilities of Astana Onim JSC in the Akmola Region.The investors were presented with the project support arrangements available under the one-stop-shop mechanism, including state support measures, potential project locations and prospective local partners. KAZAKH INVEST stands ready to support the project throughout all stages of its implementation.Berglandmilch is Austria’s largest dairy cooperative, bringing together approximately 11,000 farming enterprises, processing around 1.3 billion litres of milk annually and exporting its products to 50 countries.Desserta Hellas is the cooperative’s exclusive partner in Greece, Cyprus and the Balkans and has been developing its own cheese production operations since 2024.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1259249?lang=ru

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov held a meeting with representatives of the Austrian dairy cooperative Berglandmilch and the Greek company Desserta Hellas. Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Greece Timur Sultangozhin also attended the meeting.The parties discussed prospects for establishing dairy production in Kazakhstan. The project is being developed within the framework of the Kazakhstan-Greece bilateral investment agenda. Various implementation models are under consideration, ranging from the establishment of proprietary production facilities and a joint venture with Kazakh partners to a phased transition from distribution to local manufacturing. Particular attention was paid to the localisation of milk processing, the development of cheese and yoghurt production, improvements to milk collection systems and cold-chain logistics, as well as technology transfer and the introduction of European quality standards.“Kazakhstan attaches priority importance to the development of the agro-industrial sector, food security and modern food processing. We see significant opportunities for cooperation with experienced European partners such as Berglandmilch and Desserta Hellas. Our country can serve not only as a market, but also as a production and export platform providing access to the markets of Central Asia, the Eurasian Economic Union and China,” Alibek Kuantyrov noted.As part of the visit, organised with the support of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Greece and KAZAKH INVEST NC JSC, the delegation also held meetings with Aidarbek Saparov, Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, representatives of Baiterek Holding, the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs and the QAZAQ SUT Republican Chamber of Dairy and Dual-Purpose Cattle Breeds. The delegation also visited the facilities of Astana Onim JSC in the Akmola Region.The investors were presented with the project support arrangements available under the one-stop-shop mechanism, including state support measures, potential project locations and prospective local partners. KAZAKH INVEST stands ready to support the project throughout all stages of its implementation.Berglandmilch is Austria’s largest dairy cooperative, bringing together approximately 11,000 farming enterprises, processing around 1.3 billion litres of milk annually and exporting its products to 50 countries.Desserta Hellas is the cooperative’s exclusive partner in Greece, Cyprus and the Balkans and has been developing its own cheese production operations since 2024.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1259247?lang=ru

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The Korgalzhyn State Nature Reserve is one of the largest specially protected natural areas in the Republic of Kazakhstan. It was established in April 1968 to conserve the unique steppe and wetland ecosystems of Central Kazakhstan. The reserve covers an area of 543,171 hectares.The reserve is centered around the unique Tengiz–Korgalzhyn lake system, which includes the saline Lake Tengiz and the freshwater Lake Korgalzhyn. Located at the intersection of the major migratory bird flyways of Eurasia, the area serves as one of the most important breeding, stopover, and resting sites for migratory birds. It is also home to the world’s northernmost breeding colony of Greater Flamingos.The outstanding conservation value of the reserve has received international recognition. In 1976, the Tengiz–Korgalzhyn lake system was designated as a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention. In 2007, the territory was included in the global Important Bird Areas (IBA) network. Later, it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the “Saryarka – Steppe and Lakes of Northern Kazakhstan” property and became Kazakhstan’s first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve under the Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme.Today, the Korgalzhyn State Nature Reserve is one of Kazakhstan’s leading centers for nature conservation and scientific research. The reserve is home to 365 bird species, 46 mammal species, 15 fish species, 4 reptile species, 2 amphibian species, and more than 700 insect species. Its flora comprises 443 species of vascular plants, representing approximately one quarter of the flora of the Saryarka (Kazakh Uplands).Thanks to its exceptional biodiversity, unique natural ecosystems, and internationally recognized conservation status, the Korgalzhyn State Nature Reserve is regarded as one of the most important centers for nature conservation not only in Kazakhstan but throughout Eurasia.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/1258427?lang=ru

В Казахстане продолжает расти число социальных предпринимателей. По итогам II квартала 2026 года в Едином реестре субъектов социального предпринимательства числятся 1 776 предпринимателей. По сравнению с итогами I квартала количество участников реестра увеличилось почти на 11,2%.Единый реестр субъектов социального предпринимательства формируется и актуализируется Министерством национальной экономики РК на ежеквартальной основе. Включение в него позволяет предпринимателям претендовать на предусмотренные законодательством меры государственной поддержки и развивать проекты, направленные на решение социально значимых задач.Социальное предпринимательство объединяет бизнес, который не только ведет предпринимательскую деятельность, но и создает общественную пользу: обеспечивает занятость людей с инвалидностью и представителей социально уязвимых категорий населения, оказывает социально значимые услуги или реализует проекты, направленные на решение актуальных социальных проблем.Формирование реестра осуществляется на основании решений специальных комиссий при местных исполнительных органах, которые рассматривают заявления предпринимателей и оценивают их соответствие установленным критериям.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1258422?lang=ru

Today, Akim of the region Murat Ergeshbayev met with the Consul General of Hungary in the Republic of Kazakhstan, Szoke Szabolcs. The meeting discussed issues of further development of trade, economic, and investment cooperation.The Akim of the region noted that Kazakhstan and Hungary are united by historical and cultural ties and partnership relations based on mutual trust, and that regular meetings of the heads of state have given impetus to strengthening bilateral cooperation.–I thank you for the interest shown in our region. We are connected not only by official documents but also by common historical and cultural roots and traditions.Important steps are also being taken in the direction of investment cooperation. The company «UBM Group» is actively working in a number of regions of the country. The company is moving to the second stage of the project and plans to build two more feed mills. Since the issue of locating these two plants is currently being discussed, we propose building one of them in the Kyzylorda region. Because agriculture is the basis of the regional economy, – said the head of the region.It should be noted that more than 90 percent of rice and table salt production in the republic falls to the share of the Kyzylorda region. In recent years, livestock and poultry farming, as well as milk production, have been intensively developing, and the demand for compound feed has been steadily growing.Today, a large-scale project is being implemented with the participation of the company «Harvest Agro». This will allow producing 150 thousand tons of corn and 40 thousand tons of soybeans per year and will contribute to reducing the cost of compound feed production.More than 1.3 million head of livestock are registered in the region. And considering the potential of the neighboring Turkestan, Aktobe, and Ulytau regions, it exceeds 12 million.The geographically advantageous location of the region, developed transport and logistics infrastructure, the presence of a special economic zone and six industrial zones with established engineering infrastructure allow for the effective implementation of investment projects.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1258359?lang=ru

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