At the initiative of the Republic of Kazakhstan, an important historical decision was made at the international level: the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming 2026 as the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development.A number of projects are being implemented in the region to develop the volunteer movement and support environmental initiatives. One of the main innovations in this direction is the organization of the "Best Environmental Strategies" competition among volunteers. The winner of the competition is awarded a grant of 1 million tenge. The award ceremony will take place at a solemn event summarizing the year's results. Competition participants develop their initiatives in advance and go through stages of selection and project defense.The region currently has about 3 thousand volunteers, of which 2,456 are youth. To support and develop the volunteer movement, 11 projects with a total value of 19,245 thousand tenge are being implemented in the region in 2026. One of them is the "Promotion of Volunteering in the Kostanay Region" project worth 5 million tenge, implemented by the Regional Youth Resource Center.Overall, volunteer activity in the country has shown steady growth in recent years. Annually, more than 60 thousand people are attracted to the National Volunteer Network, and more than 200 people have become laureates of the international "Volunteer of the Year" award.At the regional level, an increase in volunteer activity is also observed. According to the results of 2025, 2,211 events were organized in the region, with the participation of more than 22 thousand volunteers. The total volume of volunteer activity exceeded 4,800 hours. Furthermore, the regional front office is becoming an effective platform providing opportunities for the formation of proactive youth and leaders.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1197131?lang=kk

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Заместитель Премьер-министра – министр национальной экономики Серик Жумангарин с рабочей поездкой посетил область Ұлытау. В рамках визита он ознакомился с ходом строительства объектов агропромышленного комплекса и провел встречу с фермерами  региона.На встрече рассмотрели текущее состояние сельского хозяйства и проблемные вопросы аграриев.  С момента образования области при участии инвесторов реализовано 4 проекта на сумму 3 млрд тенге. Ведется работа по реализации новых инвестпроектов, включая создание агропромышленного кластера с участием Times Agro Holding и строительство молочно-товарной фермы на 500 голов в Жезказгане совместно с Samga Agro.Вице-министр сельского хозяйства Амангалий Бердалин проинформировал участников совещания о возможностях льготного кредитования в рамках Комплексного плана развития животноводства, стартовавшего в 2026 году. С учетом природных условий региона вице-министр акцентировал внимание на рациональном освоении пастбищных угодий для развития отгонного животноводства. В этих целях запускается единый кредитный продукт «Жайлау», предусматривающий финансирование обводнения пастбищ, приобретение мобильных вагончиков и иных сопутствующих расходов.В ходе встречи фермеры  озвучили ряд практических вопросов. Глава КХ «Кеңгір» Ардак Нуржанов отметил сложности с гарантийным обслуживанием сельхозтехники, полученной в лизинг через  «КазАгроФинанс», из-за отсутствия сервисных центров в регионе.  Вице-премьер поручил КАФ организовать работу представителей компании на месте, а Министерству промышленности и строительства совместно с Ассоциацией казахстанских автопроизводителей - проработать открытие сервисных центров и обеспечить наличие  востребованной сельхозтехники в Жезказгане.Также был поднят вопрос защиты посевов от сайгаков. Отмечено, что в текущем году будет продолжено сопровождение сельхозугодий с привлечением специалистов и техники. Также  рассматривается внедрение механизмов страхования.Директор ТОО «Самға» Абай Байділдә поднял вопросы развития инфраструктуры - подведения воды и электроэнергии для проектов орошения и молочно-товарных ферм. Отдельно отмечена недостаточная изученность запасов подземных вод, необходимых для развития орошения сельхозугодий. В этой связи акимату совместно с МВРИ поручено проработать возможность проведения геологических исследований и оценку водных ресурсов.Подводя итоги встречи, вице-премьер отметил, что область Ұлытау как новый регион сталкивается с рядом системных задач. Правительство продолжит комплексную поддержку развития сельского хозяйства и бизнеса  в регионе.Сразу после встречи с фермерами  вице-премьер провел совещание по бюджетной обеспеченности региона на текущий год и плановый период 2027-2029 годов. Особое внимание было уделено мерам по сокращению отставания области по системе региональных стандартов (СРС).  В области Ұлытау, согласно СРС,  наименьшая обеспеченность базовой инфраструктурой по стране.В рамках рабочей поездки вице-премьер ознакомился с ходом строительства агропромышленного комплекса Kengir AGRO, специализирующегося на животноводстве и выращивании кормовых культур. На сегодняшний день на объекте уже построен административно-бытовой комплекс. В текущем году планируется запуск системы орошения на площади 500 га, из которых 150 га будут задействованы под картофель, остальная часть - под кормовые культуры. Компания намерена внедрить австралийскую модель животноводства с использованием отгонных пастбищ. Уже в 14 сельских округах созданы хозяйства по разведению КРС. В планах - участие в программах «Игілік» и «Береке» для закупа племенного скота, а также строительство молочно-товарной фермы на 400 голов на завершающем этапе.Серик Жумангарин посетил строительство первого в регионе оптово-распределительного центра с овощехранилищем ТОО «Samadi A Group» мощностью 15 тыс. тонн.  Ввод объекта в эксплуатацию запланирован на осень текущего года. Также предприятие совместно с холдингом «Байтерек» и Аграрной кредитной корпорацией проработает проект по переработке мяса и производству колбасных и консервных изделий в регионе.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1196931?lang=kk

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Министерство национальной экономики Республики Казахстан сообщает, что по итогам первого квартала 2026 года количество субъектов социального предпринимательства (ССП) в стране достигло 1 577. За отчетный период в Реестр было включено 146 новых участников, что подтверждает устойчивый рост данного сектора.Для сравнения, по итогам 2025 года в стране функционировало 1 431 социальное предприятие. Субъекты социального предпринимательства, включённые в Реестр, вправе получать меры государственной поддержки, включая финансовую, инфраструктурную и консультационную помощь.В числе основных инструментов поддержки предусмотрены субсидирование процентных ставок, гарантирование кредитов и предоставление государственных грантов (Постановление Правительства РК от 17 сентября 2024 года № 754).Социальное предпринимательство впервые было закреплено в законодательстве в 2021 году и определяется как предпринимательская деятельность, направленная на решение социальных проблем граждан и общества. К ней относятся предприятия, созданные людьми с ограниченными возможностями, а также организации, обеспечивающие рабочие места для лиц с особыми потребностями и представителей социально уязвимых слоев населения.Формирование и ведение Реестра осуществляется на основе взаимодействия центральных и местных государственных органов. Местные исполнительные органы областей и городов республиканского значения предоставляют сведения по результатам работы специальных комиссий, которые рассматривают заявки и вырабатывают рекомендации по включению индивидуальных предпринимателей и юридических лиц (за исключением субъектов крупного бизнеса) в официальный список.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1196840?lang=kk

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Kazakhstan has approved regulations for equipping shelters for the population. The new standard covers basements, underground parking lots, and other subterranean spaces, reports the press service of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan.In Kazakhstan, a new standard for shelters in case of emergencies will come into effect from January 1, 2026. This refers to ST RK 4016-2025, which establishes requirements for adapting basements, parking lots, and other underground premises for population protection. It was developed by KazStandard as part of the National Standardization Plan for 2025 at the request of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.The Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan noted that the document is aimed at improving the level of safety and preparedness for emergencies.— In global practice, subterranean premises, including basements, ground floors, underground passages, and subways, are widely used for population protection. In Kazakhstan, such spaces can also be adapted for civil defense protective structures, — the department reported.The new standard eliminates a regulatory gap and introduces uniform requirements for shelters. It defines the procedure for inspecting buildings and adapting them for population protection during emergencies of a natural, man-made, and military nature.The document establishes requirements for structures and room layouts, as well as for life support systems. These include ventilation, water supply, electricity supply, sanitary conditions, and communications. The procedure for assessing the technical condition of buildings is also established, including checking load-bearing structures and engineering systems.Measures for reinforcing structures and retrofitting premises, if necessary, are separately provided for. The standard provides examples of typical solutions and a table for assessing shelter suitability.The project has been coordinated with the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, the Committee for Atomic and Energy Supervision and Control of the Ministry of Energy, the Regional Department for Emergency Situations and the Department for Mobilization Preparation and Civil Protection, technical committees in the field of industrial safety and construction, the NCE "Atameken", the Atomic Energy Agency, the National Nuclear Center, the Institute of Atomic Energy, and other organizations.Comments and proposals received during the coordination process concerned considering geographical, climatic, and seismic features when developing technical solutions, developing algorithms for protection against unmanned aerial vehicles, including appendices with examples of retrofitting schemes and a table for assessing premises suitability, reinforcing shelter walls and openings, as well as implementing an automated public access system to shelters. All proposals were taken into account.The adoption of the standard will allow for the formation of a unified approach to the use of subterranean premises and will increase the level of population protection in emergency situations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1195458?lang=kk

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Tbilisi, April 7, 2026 – As part of the visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev to Tbilisi, a meeting was held with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia Maka Bochorishvili.During the talks, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of Kazakh-Georgian relations, which are characterized as pragmatic and multifaceted, based on the shared interest in developing sustainable and mutually beneficial cooperation.«Kazakhstan views Georgia as a reliable political and economic partner in the South Caucasus, with which Kazakhstan has centuries–old traditions of friendship and mutual support», said Minister Kosherbayev during the talks. He also noted the important role of Georgia as a key link in the regional transport and logistics architecture connecting Europe and Asia.The Kazakh Foreign Minister highlighted the importance of contacts at the highest and high levels, which laid a solid foundation for today’s meaningful discussion of current issues on the bilateral agenda. It was noted that the results of the official visit of Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze to Kazakhstan in February 2025 gave an additional impetus to bilateral cooperation bringing Kazakh-Georgian relations to a qualitatively new level.During the discussion of the economic matters, the parties expressed satisfaction with the positive dynamics in trade turnover, the volume of Kazakh investments in the Georgian economy, which exceeded 600 million US dollars, as well as the active participation of Kazakh companies in the implementation of projects in the fields of logistics, energy and finance.It was emphasized that the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TMTM) remains one of the key priorities of cooperation.«Our common task is to consistently increase its capacity, increase the predictability of transport services and ensure transparency of tariff policy», – the Kazakh Foreign Minister said.Kosherbayev drew attention to the initiative of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym Jomart Tokayev to establish an International Water Organization within the UN framework, aimed at strengthening global cooperation in the sustainable management of water resources and ensuring water security.The Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan and Georgia also noted the significant potential for expanding cooperation in the agro-industrial complex, digital economy and financial services.The parties expressed confidence that the negotiations held during this visit would consolidate the positive momentum achieved and identify concrete steps to further develop cooperation in key areas such as transport and logistics, energy, trade and investment.Following the talks, Minister Kosherbayev and Minister Bochorishvili signed a Program of Cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia for 2026-2027.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1195467?lang=kk

Tbilisi, April 7, 2026 – As part of the official visit to Tbilisi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev was received by the President of Georgia Mikhail Kavelashvili.During the conversation, President Kavelashvili expressed satisfaction with the positive dynamics in the development of cooperation between the two states.In turn, Minister Kosherbayev conveyed warm greetings on behalf of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, emphasizing the special attention that Astana pays to mutually beneficial cooperation with Georgia, with which our countries have centuries-old traditions of friendship and mutual support.During the meeting, a wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation was discussed, and the parties aligned their approaches on key areas of further partnership and interaction within the multilateral formats.At the conclusion of the meeting, the sides noted the great potential for further development of Kazakh-Georgian cooperation and emphasized the importance of effectively addressing existing issues and enhancing the level of interaction.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1195528?lang=kk

From March 13 to 23, 2026, the national competition "Sauda in Digital Nauryz" was held in the country, aimed at developing digital solutions in the field of trade. The competition was organized among shopping malls and retail chains and aimed to popularize national culture through the use of digital technologies.According to the competition rules, participants published special videos on social media. Important criteria such as national identity, creativity, level of artificial intelligence use, audience engagement, and work quality were considered when determining the winners.Based on the competition results, winners were determined in the following categories:"Best Digital Design" — the retail chain "Anvar" (Aktobe city);"Best Digital Greeting" — the shopping mall "TSUM" (Karaganda city);"Best Use of Artificial Intelligence" — the shopping mall "Umay" (Karaganda city);"Most Creative Digital Project" — the retail chain "Small" (Almaty city).During the official ceremony, winners were presented with special diplomas and national attire on behalf of the leadership of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan.As part of the competition, in collaboration with the national clothing store "Tarbiya," free national clothing fitting zones were organized in major shopping and entertainment centers across the country. Thematic photo zones and Instagram frames were also set up. All materials were published on social media under the unified hashtag #saudadigitalnauryz.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1195554?lang=kk

Tbilisi, April 7, 2026 – Within the framework of the official visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev to Tbilisi, he met with the Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze.During the talks, the sides confirmed their readiness to further strengthen the political dialogue and implement the agreements reached at the highest and highest levels. The current issues of Kazakh-Georgian relations in trade, economic, investment, cultural and humanitarian fields were considered.Noting that by the end of 2025, the trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Georgia amounted to 184.5 million US dollars, the parties noted the need to take practical measures to increase it.«The existing potential of bilateral cooperation has not been fully realized and requires additional activation, primarily in the investment, trade, economic, transport and logistics spheres», - said Y.Kosherbayev.An important topic of the talks was the expansion of investment cooperation. The interlocutors expressed interest in mutual increase of direct investments, as well as implementation of joint projects in such areas as logistics, infrastructure and trade.«Kazakhstan is ready to expand cooperation with Georgia on the development of routes in the Caspian-Black Sea basin. In this context, it is very important to use the capabilities of the seaports of the two countries in cargo transportation», - noted Y.Kosherbayev.It was emphasized that the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TMTM) remains one of the key priorities of cooperation.Special attention was paid to a major project in 2025 to launch a new multimodal terminal in the Georgian port of Poti with the participation of Kazakhstani investors. The terminal will contribute to an increase in freight traffic and will become an important link in the logistics chain of the «Middle Corridor».During the meeting, a number of other issues in the fields of agriculture, tourism, and cultural and humanitarian cooperation were discussed.The sides also exchanged views on topical issues on the regional and international agenda.      Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1195587?lang=kk

Astana, April 6, 2026 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov held a meeting with Minister of State for Europe of the Federal Foreign Office of Germany Gunther Krichbaum within the framework of his working visit to Astana.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation in the political, trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres.Particular attention was given to transport and logistics cooperation, including the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route and the participation of German companies in infrastructure projects in Kazakhstan.The two sides also exchanged views on current regional and international issues, including the coordination of efforts in multilateral fora.As a result of the meeting, mutual interest in further strengthen of partnership and expansion of cooperation in all key areas was confirmed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1195839?lang=kk

Astana, April 7, 2026 – First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yerzhan Ashikbayev, held a meeting with the Representative of the United Nations Department of Global Communications in Kazakhstan, Vlastimil Samek.During the meeting, the Kazakh diplomat expressed his appreciation to the UN representative for his active work as Head of the United Nations Information Office in Kazakhstan, as well as for fostering effective communication with the Government and the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan in promoting the activities of the UN Country Team in Kazakhstan and maintaining close cooperation with all national and international partners engaged in UN activities.During the meeting, Representative Samek noted that over the years of his work in Kazakhstan, the United Nations Information Office has become a reliable partner of the Government in building communication with the UN, as well as with Kazakhstani media, which actively disseminated information about positive developments associated with the UN’s work in Kazakhstan.Following the meeting, First Deputy Minister Ashikbayev presented Representative Samek with a certificate of honor on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yermek Kosherbayev, in recognition of his contribution to strengthening cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the United Nations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1195864?lang=kk

На очередном заседании штаба по обеспечению экономического роста под председательством заместителя Премьер-министра – министра национальной экономики РК Серика Жумангарина рассмотрены прогнозные показатели социально-экономического развития за январь-март 2026 года.По предварительным данным, по итогам января-марта 2026 года в обрабатывающей промышленности ожидается рост на уровне 6%. По информации Бюро национальной статистики в ряде отраслей сохраняется устойчивая положительная динамика: легкая промышленность – 156,4%, готовых металлических изделий - 131,4%, производство мебели – 127,6%, производство строительных материалов – 127,4% и машиностроение – 115,5%. По информации Министерства транспорта, рост транспортной отрасли за отчетный период оценивается на уровне 109%. Общий объем оказанных услуг составляет 2,8 трлн тенге, что на 14,3% выше аналогичного периода прошлого года. Положительная динамика обеспечена за счет увеличения объемов перевозок. Так, общий объем перевозки грузов вырос на 7,9% и составил 290,9 млн тонн. Перевозки пассажиров всеми видами транспорта увеличились на 11,0%  – до 491,2 млн пассажиров.Грузооборот составил 153,7 млрд тонно-километров, увеличившись на 11,8%. Пассажирооборот вырос на 10,1% и достиг 22,8 млрд пассажиро-километров. По оперативным данным, за три месяца 2026 года объем перевозки грузов железнодорожным транспортом составил 78,3 млн тонн, что на 3,6% больше аналогичного периода 2025 года (+2,7 млн тонн). В разрезе сообщений: внутриреспубликанские перевозки – 40,8 млн тонн, экспорт – 22,8 млн тонн, импорт – 5,6 млн тонн, транзит – 9,1 млн тонн.В структуре экспорта отмечен рост перевозок угля, зерна, удобрений, строительных грузов, черных металлов, а также прочих грузов (в том числе комбикормов, растительного масла, асбеста). Во внутриреспубликанском сообщении увеличились перевозки угля, нефтепродуктов, зерна, химикатов.Подводя итоги заседания, Серик Жумангарин поручил отраслевым государственным органам активизировать работу по выявлению дополнительных резервов экономического роста, в том числе с использованием инструментов государственной поддержки.«Нам нужно реальное увеличение объемов производства и услуг, будь это дополнительный выпуск продукции или ввод нового жилья. При необходимости государство готово поддержать такие инициативы, в том числе через механизм субсидирования», - подчеркнул вице-премьер.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1195870?lang=kk

Chisinau, April 7, 2026 – Consultations on Consular issues between Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova were held.Azamat Aubekov, Director of the Consular Service Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, led the delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The Moldovan side was represented by Lilian Moraru, Head of the General Directorate for Consular Affairs of the MFA. Representatives from relevant government agencies of both countries also took part in the consultations.The parties highly appreciated the level of interaction and reaffirmed their readiness to further develop cooperation based on the principles of mutual trust and compliance with international law. The diplomats discussed the issues of migration policy, border management, mutual recognition of documents, digitalization of consular services, as well as providing legal assistance to citizens in accordance with international conventions. Participants noted the importance of such meetings, which contribute to bilateral relations.Following the consultations, the parties confirmed their commitment to an exchange of information to ensure the protection of the rights and interests of citizens of Kazakhstan and Moldova.   Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1195874?lang=kk

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