Заместитель Премьер-министра – министр национальной экономики РК Серик Жумангарин провел встречу с заместителем председателя Кабинета Министров Туркменистана Ходжамыратом Гельдимырадовым.Вице-премьер отметил, что Туркменистан является важным партнером Казахстана в Центральной Азии. За последние пять лет товарооборот увеличился в четыре раза; на протяжении последних двух лет взаимная торговля стабильно превышает $500 млн. Поставленная главами государств цель – довести товарооборот до $1 млрд – остается реалистичной и достижимой в среднесрочной перспективе.Отдельный блок переговоров был посвящен взаимной торговле сельхозпродукцией. За 9 месяцев 2025 г. казахстанский экспорт в Туркменистан составил $221,7 млн, в основном за счет поставок промышленной, сельскохозяйственной и переработанной продукции. В 2025 г. экспорт продолжил расти благодаря увеличению поставок муки, растительных масел и других переработанных товаров.Доля агропромышленных товаров в экспорте стабильно превышает 30%. Казахстан поставляет пшеничную муку, подсолнечное масло, пшеницу, макаронные изделия, маргарин, чайные концентраты.Серик Жумангарин предложил увеличить объемы поставок и расширить линейку агропромышленной продукции, включая пшеницу, кукурузу, чечевицу, горох, соевые бобы, подсолнечное масло, муку, сахар и другие виды продукции.Импорт из Туркменистана также растет: за 9 месяцев 2025 г. он достиг $141,9 млн. Помимо природного газа поставляются фрукты и овощи. В 2025 г. поставки томатов превысили 30 тыс. тонн и стали вторым по значимости товаром в структуре импорта из Туркменистана. «Мы заинтересованы, чтобы плодоовощная продукция присутствовала на нашем рынке. Все, что вы поставляете — томаты, фрукты, овощи – мы готовы принимать в рамках «зеленого коридора», — подчеркнул Серик Жумангарин.Особое внимание уделено развитию транспортно-логистических проектов. Ходжамырат Гельдимырадов сообщил о начале строительства сухого порта на границе с Гератом и предложил Казахстану присоединиться к проекту. Стороны также обсудили перспективы формирования транзитного коридора Казахстан – Туркменистан – Афганистан – Пакистан, включая строительство железнодорожной линии Герат – Тургунди. Серик Жумангарин и Ходжамырат Гельдимырадов подтвердили намерение продолжать работу по развитию транспортных, торговых и логистических связей, создавая дополнительные возможности для бизнеса и расширяя интеграцию между странами.Справочно:За январь – сентябрь 2025 г. товарооборот между Казахстаном и Туркменистаном составил $363,6 млн, что на 5,4% больше, чем за аналогичный период предыдущего года ($345 млн). Экспорт составил $221,7 млн (+6,8%), импорт – $141,9 млн (+3,2%). За 2024 г. товарооборот между Казахстаном и Туркменистаном составил $555,7 млн, в том числе экспорт – $335 млн, импорт – $220,7 млн. https://primeminister.kz/ru/news/kazaxstan-i-turkmenistan-rassiriaiut-zelenyi-koridor-dlia-ovoshhei-i-fruktov-30759 Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1112267?lang=kk

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On November 24, Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev held a meeting on curbing inflation. Deputy Finance Minister Yerzhan Birzhanov, representatives of the State Revenue Committee, the Financial Monitoring Agency, and deputy regional akims participated in the discussion.During the meeting, the minister noted that since the beginning of the year, food inflation for 160 key products has reached 11 percent. Meanwhile, the price index for socially important food products remains stable, remaining at a minimum of 0.1% for the first three weeks of November. Weekly monitoring, direct interaction with producers and retail chains, government oversight, and regular fairs continue to play a key role in maintaining price levels.At the meeting, First Deputy Trade Minister Aizhan Bizhanova emphasized that, to ensure the stability of the food basket, the issue of expanding the list of socially important food products is being considered. The inclusion of additional categories of vegetables, fruits, dairy, meat, and fish products is being considered. This step will expand the limited trade margin mechanism to a wider range of goods and limit the influence of intermediaries. The new list is planned to be discussed with government agencies, the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs, associations, retail chains, and importers.A list of the largest food importers and their suppliers by region has been determined. Negotiations are planned at the central and regional levels with the participation of interested bodies to develop consolidated solutions for price containment, enhancing the social responsibility of businesses, and increasing import transparency.During the discussion, Minister Arman Shakkaliyev placed particular emphasis on the work of the regions. He noted that today each region receives a detailed list of key products that contribute the most to inflation and explained the principle of the new approach. The minister said that regional analytics are key to keeping the situation under control."We have created an algorithm that allows us to see the real picture for each product. It shows where price increases are coming from, whether it's logistics, seasonality, imports, or the balance of production and consumption." This approach allows us to respond quickly and prevent unjustified price increases. This is especially important for goods that are not directly regulated. Our goal is to ensure stability in every region and ensure that every family benefits from this work," Arman Shakkaliyev emphasized.The continuation of fairs and large-scale events like "Bereke Fest" was also discussed. These provide the population with affordable meat, vegetables, and other socially important products. Following the example of the capital, there are plans to expand direct supplies of discounted meat.The simplified import procedure for fruits and vegetables from Iran, Pakistan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan was separately confirmed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1111751?lang=kk

The republican patriotic forum "El tiregi – enbek adamy" was held in Kostanay. The event was organized within the framework of the state social order of the Public Development Department of the Akimat of Kostanay region. The purpose of the forum is to increase the prestige of a working person, popularize working professions, develop a system of technical and vocational education, as well as strengthen patriotic values among young people.The forum program began on November 23 with the seminar "Path to Profession – Path to the future: the role of technical and vocational education" at the Kostanay College of Motor Transport. The participants discussed modern requirements for working professions, the need to expand dual education and current issues of technical personnel training.The next day, the participants honored the memory of the outstanding public figure Mirzhakyp Dulatov by laying flowers at his monument. The main part of the forum was held at the IQOSTANAY smart center and brought together representatives from different regions of the country.Special attention at the forum was paid to the Kakimzhanov labor dynasty. Daurenbek Kabzhanuly, known as one of the best employees of the Timofeev state farm, passed on his love for the land to his descendants. His son Madiyar created his own farm and provided work to the residents of Sosnovka village, and his grandson Shyngys became the winner of regional and national competitions of professional skills. His achievements were noted at the forum, and the award was presented to him by the Hero of Labor of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Sayran Bukanov.Deputy of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Kuspekov was among the honored guests of the forum. He started his career in college as a production foreman, went through the path of leadership and gained significant experience in the field of education and management. At the forum, the deputy awarded Elena Simanchuk, a lecturer at the Department of Biology and Chemistry of the regional University. In her speech, Elena Alexandrovna emphasized that patriotism manifests itself through concrete actions: the introduction of scientific research, modern technologies and innovative teaching methods makes a real contribution to the country's economy. She noted that such initiatives help students not only to master knowledge, but also to be active participants in the economic and social progress of Kazakhstan.Deputy Akim of Kostanay region Bakhytzhan Narymbetov congratulated the participants of the forum and stressed its importance:"President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted that the country's development is primarily based on skilled labor. Kostanay region is turning into an actively developing industrial center: new enterprises are being opened, including a high-tech KIA plant, logistics is developing and a dry port is being built.Today, more than 22,000 young people are learning technical and working professions, and many are interning directly at the workplace. This proves that the region's personnel training system generates international-level specialists.Dear young people! You are the future of the economy of the region and the country. Honest work is a source of dignity and a path to the heights of the future. I wish you great success and bright achievements!"The forum brought together students and teachers from Akmola, Pavlodar, Aktobe, North Kazakhstan regions and Astana, the capital of the country. This was an opportunity for the participants to exchange experiences, discuss professional challenges and strengthen regional human resources.By promoting labor, professional and patriotic values, the Forum has become a platform for bringing together young professionals who will become the backbone of the development of key industries in Kazakhstan in the future.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1111593?lang=kk

Astana, November 24, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov received Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation Salman Bal on the occasion of the completion of his diplomatic mission.During the meeting, the diplomats discussed current issues on the bilateral agenda, including the upcoming working visit of the Swiss Vice-President Guy Parmelin to Astana in the framework of the 5th meeting of the Kazakhstan-Switzerland Business Council.The positive dynamics of the political dialogue, as well as the expansion of cooperation in trade, economic, investment, and cultural-humanitarian spheres were noted. The interlocutors expressed interest in implementing joint projects in the areas of digitalization, transport and logistics, education, and water diplomacy.Ambassador Bal thanked the Kazakh side for the fruitful cooperation and emphasized the high potential for further strengthening bilateral relations.At the conclusion of the meeting, Deputy Minister Issetov expressed gratitude to Ambassador Bal for his contribution to the development of Kazakh-Swiss cooperation and awarded him with a Certificate of Honour on behalf of Minister of Foreign Affairs Yermek Kosherbayev.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1111529?lang=kk

Astana, November 20, 2025 – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan hosted a conference titled “Kazakhstan – a country where childhood is protected!” dedicated to World Children’s Day.The event brought together Members of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, representatives of relevant government agencies, non-governmental organizations, children’s and youth associations, volunteer movements, as well as representatives of the UNICEF Office in Kazakhstan.In her opening remarks, Ambassador-at-Large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alua Nadirkulova noted that on November 20, 1989, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child was adopted – a document that has become a moral and legal benchmark for the global community. Kazakhstan was among the first to support this international standard and has continued to systematically strengthen mechanisms for the protection of children’s rights.She emphasized that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev pays special attention to child protection issues. In particular, in 2024, the National Fund for the Development of Children was established. Under this initiative, 50% of the investment income is directed annually to special savings accounts for children until they reach the age of 18.At the same time, Kazakhstan not only continues to strengthen its national child protection mechanisms but also reaffirms its commitment to international obligations in this field. The country initiated the Human Rights Council resolution “Ensuring Quality Education for Peace and Tolerance for Every Child,” which was adopted unanimously by the UN Human Rights Council.Acting Deputy Head of the UNICEF Office in Kazakhstan, Ramiz Bekhbudov, highlighted the long-standing partnership between Kazakhstan and UNICEF in promoting child rights. Under the leadership of the UNICEF Office, dozens of initiatives, research projects, and programs have been implemented in the country to identify the real needs of children and develop solutions based on international standards and best practices.The conference also featured a welcome address from Renate Winter, Honorary President of the Center for Development and Justice (CDJI) and former Chair of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child. She emphasized Kazakhstan’s contribution to the development of child-friendly justice and post-conflict child protection programs.Judges, lawyers, and mediators – Gulnar Abdigaliyeva, Leila Zinashyeva, Zhanargul Alpysbayeva, Ira Zhaskairat, and Ilvira Nazyrova – shared their practical experience in the field of juvenile justice, emphasizing the need to further strengthen child protection mechanisms within the judicial system.Special attention at the conference was given to the voice of children. Students from Astana’s educational institutions, activists of children’s and youth organizations, and volunteer movements shared their views on the role of children’s organizations in society, urged adults not to be afraid to trust young people, and offered their ideas for building a truly child-friendly country – one where their rights, voices, and dreams matter.Special appreciation was expressed to the “Baqytty Bala” Public Foundation and the Institute “Science and Law”. These organizations have carried out systematic work for many years to promote children’s rights and develop legal culture in the country.Overall, the discussion took place in an open and constructive format. The organizers stressed that the voices of children were heard, and the outcomes of the conference would contribute to further improving Kazakhstan’s public policy in the field of child rights protection. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1111538?lang=kk

Astana, November 24, 2025 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev received the European Union’s Special Representative for Central Asia Eduards Stiprais.During the meeting, Minister Kosherbayev underlined that Kazakhstan and the European Union have been consistently enhancing their political dialogue, including through the implementation of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, signed ten years ago and serving as a solid foundation for long-term cooperation.The parties exchanged views on key areas of cooperation, noting the importance of promoting projects on green transformation and transport connectivity. In this context, the significance of further development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route was underlined.The head of the foreign ministry emphasized that Kazakhstan is a reliable and responsible partner of the European Union and remains open to expanding bilateral economic and political cooperation.Minister Kosherbayev stressed the importance of further strengthening cooperation within the “Central Asia – European Union” format, which has established itself as an effective platform for advancing regional dialogue and implementing practical initiatives. It was expressed that Kazakhstan is ready to continue active participation in joint projects and to enhance cooperation on the priority areas of engagement with the EU.For his part, Special Representative Stiprais highly praised the level of cooperation between Kazakhstan and the EU, noting Kazakhstan’s contribution to strengthening interregional cooperation and advancing major economic and infrastructure initiatives.Following the meeting, the interlocutors reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening mutually beneficial partnership and expressed their readiness to continue a constructive dialogue on key bilateral and regional issues.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1111525?lang=kk

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Recently, numerous high-profile cases have emerged in the area of ​​consumer protection, generating significant interest. We will highlight the most notable stories of citizens experiencing violations of their rights and achieving justice. These events demonstrate the importance of seeking help promptly and how situations can change when specialists intervene.The largest number of complaints related to car purchases. In Almaty, several buyers encountered defective new cars. One resident discovered a serious engine problem and, after receiving legal support, was able to obtain a full refund of 6.99 million tenge. Another buyer discovered numerous defects in her car, including transmission issues, a faulty rearview camera, and even an inability to open the gas cap. After negotiations, she received a full refund of 14.9 million tenge. Another car owner also received support after discovering a faulty transmission and was able to obtain a refund of 13.9 million tenge.In Shymkent, the story of an electric car owner who sought help after realizing the car's stated range was inaccurate attracted attention. It was suspected that the car had used used batteries. After consulting with specialists, the seller agreed to refund him 21 million tenge. In the Ulytau region, another buyer discovered faults in the engine and air conditioning system of a newly purchased car. After consultations, the car was completely replaced with a new one worth 9.09 million tenge. This became one of the most positive examples of a successful dispute resolution.Equally significant situations arose in the real estate market. In Almaty, a woman was unable to collect her apartment, even though the contractual deadline had passed. The developer delayed handing over the keys, citing various reasons. After consulting, she was refunded her downpayment of 7.2 million tenge. In Shymkent, another buyer decided to cancel the apartment she had purchased for personal reasons but was met with a categorical refusal from the seller. After the Department's intervention, the situation was resolved, and the consumer received 37 million tenge. Complaints against travel agencies in the Aktobe region attracted particular attention. Several people found themselves in situations where their paid tours were not provided. After outreach and consultations, seven individuals received refunds totaling 1.2 million tenge.A particularly significant situation occurred in the West Kazakhstan region, where the Department filed a lawsuit to protect the rights of eighteen consumers. The individuals ordered cabinet furniture but never received it. The court upheld the claim in full and ordered the entrepreneurs to return 11.2 million tenge.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1111242?lang=kk

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ШЫМКЕНТТЕ ФРАНЦИЯНЫҢ ҚҰРМЕТТІ КОНСУЛДЫҒЫ АШЫЛДЫШымкент қаласында Францияның Құрметті консулдығы ресми түрде ашылды. Бұл бастама Шымкент қаласының әкімдігі мен Францияның Қазақстандағы Елшілігі арасында 2025-2028 жылдары бірлескен жобаларды жүзеге асыруға бағытталған Ынтымақтастық жөніндегі жол картасы аясында іске асырылып отыр.Жаңа консулдықтың ашылуы Франция мен Шымкент қаласы арасындағы дипломатиялық, экономикалық, мәдени және ғылыми байланысты одан әрі нығайтуға серпін береді. Сонымен қатар, өңірге инвестиция жұмылдыруға, бірлескен жобаларды жүзеге асыруға және халықаралық ынтымақтастықты кеңейтуге ықпал етеді.Консулдық сауда-экономикалық байланыстарға көмектесу, Қазақстандағы Франция азаматтарының құқығы мен мүддесін қорғауға қолдау көрсету, құжаттарды (паспорттар, визалар және т.б.) алуға байланысты көмек көрсету, француз тауарлары мен қызметтерін жергілікті нарықта ілгерілету, екі ел арасындағы экономикалық, ғылыми және сауда ынтымақтастығын дамыту, сондай-ақ, мәдени және білім беру іс-шараларын ұйымдастыруға қолдау көрсету бағыттары бойынша қызмет көрсетеді.Францияның Шымкент қаласындағы Құрметті консулдығының ашылуы өңірдің халықаралық серіктестікке ашықтығын айқын көрсетіп, Шымкенттің жаһандық деңгейдегі беделін арттыруға ықпал ететін маңызды қадам болып саналады.Шымкент қаласы әкімінің баспасөз қызметіSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/1110557?lang=kk

On November 21, the Subcommittee on Culture and Creative Industries of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs “Atameken” presented the main provisions of the newly adopted amendments on intellectual property. The meeting was attended by members of the Senate and Mazhilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan, representatives of the Ministry of Justice and the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs.The central innovation is the Unified Digital Platform for Collective Rights Management. It will record the use of works, agreements, and royalty calculations in a single system, ensuring transparency and convenience for both authors and users.According to Vice Minister of Justice Botagoz Zhaxelekova, the platform will make the collection and distribution of royalties fair and transparent.More than 200 representatives of the creative industry, regional chambers, theaters, philharmonics, authors, and businesses took part in the discussion. Participants received detailed explanations on the platform’s functionality and emphasized that digitalization enhances openness and efficiency in the field of intellectual property.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/1110490?lang=kk

Berlin, November 19-20, 2025 – The Kazakh delegation, led by Deputy Director of the Consular Service Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Daniyar Iskakov, held consultations at the Federal Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany. The German side was represented by Deputy Head of Legal Department and Director for Legal and Consular Issues, Legal Migration and Return Issues of the Federal Foreign Office of Germany, Christian Klein.The consultations focused on a comprehensive review of the current state and future prospects of consular cooperation, the further expansion of the bilateral treaty and legal framework, as well as next steps towards facilitating the visa regime between Kazakhstan and the European Union.The Federal Ministry of the Interior of Germany hosted the inaugural meeting of the Working Group on the Implementation of the Bilateral Intergovernmental Readmission Agreement. The meeting took place within the framework of the Joint Declaration on Cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Federal Republic of Germany, endorsed on 16 September 2024 by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The Working Group includes representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan and the Federal Ministry of the Interior of Germany.During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on practical modalities for implementing the Readmission Agreement, discussed matters related to bilateral cooperation in the fields of security and migration, and examined opportunities for introducing digital solutions to enhance the efficiency of identification and transfer procedures for persons subject to readmission, as well as to improve the overall management of migration processes.At the conclusion of the visit, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further advancing cooperation across the full spectrum of consular and migration-related issues, highlighted the importance of maintaining a constructive and dynamic expert-level dialogue, and underscored the steady deepening of the friendly partnership between Kazakhstan and Germany. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1110477?lang=kk

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Comprehensive work continues in the region to upgrade the road network. Repairs are carried out not only in cities, but also in rural areas. This approach is designed to reduce the gap in living standards between rural and urban residents and ensure equal access to high-quality infrastructure.Significant increase in fundingOver the past three years, the amount of funds allocated for road repairs has increased significantly.In 2022, 8.5 billion tenge was allocated for these purposes.In 2023-2024, financing was increased to 20 billion tenge annually.This year, 29 billion tenge has been allocated for the repair of more than 400 streets in 103 settlements, which is 3.6 times more than in 2022.In terms of financing of the road industry, the region is among the leaders of the country, ahead of other regions in some cases up to 9 times.Work in the regional centerSpecial attention is paid to the regional center. In 2024, 8.2 billion tenge was allocated for the repair of streets and courtyards in Kostanay, which is 1.7 times higher than last year and 3.6 times higher than in 2022.Repairs were carried out on 85 streets with a total length of 51 kilometers.Implementation of major infrastructure projectsWork is also underway in the region on the republican road network. On behalf of the Head of State, the implementation of the Center–West project has begun — a new route from Astana through Arkalyk, Torgai and Irgiz with access to the Trans-Caspian International Corridor.The new route will shorten the journey by 560 kilometers and provide transport connectivity to 13 settlements with a population of about 70 thousand people.The repair of the road from Arkalyk to the border with Ulytau region is being completed. At the same time, work is underway to restore the airport in Arkalyk.Results and impact on the economyIn general, 103 billion tenge has been allocated to improve the condition of roads this year, which is 40% more than in 2024 (73.8 billion tenge). A total of 1,300 kilometers of public roads have been repaired.The development of road transport infrastructure is already showing a positive effect. In the first ten months of this year, the volume of road freight increased by 33.9%.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1110434?lang=kk