On 19 July, the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee opened in Busan, Republic of Korea. The session will run until 29 July.The official opening ceremony was attended by the President of the Republic of Korea, Lee Jae-myung, and the Director-General of UNESCO, Khaled El-Enany.The event has brought together approximately 3,000 participants from the 196 States Parties to the UNESCO Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, as well as representatives of international organizations and the expert community.During the session, the World Heritage Committee will examine 30 new nominations for inscription on the World Heritage List, along with 147 State of Conservation reports on properties already inscribed on the List.The delegation of Kazakhstan is actively participating in the session in its capacity as a member of the World Heritage Committee.The Committee is also expected to examine Kazakhstan's nomination, "The Rock Mosques of Mangystau and Associated Sacred Sites".It is worth recalling that, during the meeting of the National Kurultai held in Atyrau, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev instructed the Government to initiate the process of nominating the unique underground mosques of Mangystau for inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1260833?lang=ru

Today, the akim of the region, Murat Ergeshbayev, received the founder of Kazstroypodryad LLP, Chairman of the Turkish-Kazakhstan Entrepreneurs Association "TUKİB," Atalay Hikmet.The parties discussed the project for the construction of a modern shopping and entertainment center in the regional center and considered issues of joint implementation of further plans."I express my gratitude to you for specially arriving in the Kyzylorda region last week and familiarizing yourself with the investment potential of the region. At that time, we comprehensively discussed the plan for the construction of a modern shopping and entertainment center.As we all know, Kazstroypodryad is a unique company recognized internationally, successfully implementing complex construction projects. We believe that your extensive experience will allow the construction of a modern shopping and entertainment complex in the city of Kyzylorda.The regional akimat is ready to provide comprehensive support in the allocation of a land plot, provision of the necessary engineering infrastructure, and coordination procedures with government agencies",- said the head of the region.A. Hikmet noted the creation of favorable conditions for the implementation of investment projects in the region and expressed gratitude for the support.It should be noted that Kazstroypodryad LLP is a domestic construction company founded in 2005. Its main activity is the development of the modern construction industry, the formation of high and reliable quality standards. During this time, the company has built shopping and entertainment centers, office buildings, modern residential complexes, hotels, educational institutions, sports complexes, and various steel structure facilities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1260799?lang=ru

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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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