Astana, December 30, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov and Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of Kazakh Invest National Company JSC Madiyar Sultanbek held a working meeting with Xu Jie, General Director of Xinjiang Lihua (Group) Co., Ltd.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current status of implementation of the investment project to establish a cotton and textile cluster in Turkestan Region, as well as plans for its expansion. The project provides for the formation of a full production cycle, including up to 10 production facilities covering cotton cultivation and primary processing, production of yarn and textile products, manufacturing of drip irrigation systems and related materials.Initially, the investment volume of the project was estimated at 450 million US dollars; however, during the meeting, the intention to increase the total volume of investments to 600 million US dollars was confirmed in connection with the expansion of the production program and scaling of capacities.At present, within the framework of the project, a PVC pipe manufacturing plant has already been commissioned in the TURAN SEZ, installation of equipment at the spinning facility is nearing completion, two cotton ginning plants are in operation, and equipment installation is underway at the drip tape production facility. Full commissioning of all facilities is planned for the first quarter of 2026. Implementation of the cluster will allow for the creation of more than 4,000 jobs and the formation of a sustainable industrial base in the region with a high level of localization.Deputy Minister Kuantyrov noted that the Xinjiang Lihua project is of significant importance for the development of the national processing industry and the promotion of products under the Made in Kazakhstan brand: “For us, it is fundamentally important not only to attract investment, but also to form full-fledged production chains with high value added within the country. Projects of this scale create a foundation for producing competitive products under the Made in Kazakhstan brand, strengthen export potential and contribute to regional development. The state is interested in the timely launch of all facilities and will provide the investor with the necessary support,” he emphasized.Commenting on the company’s plans, Xu Jie noted that the increase in investment volume reflects the investor’s long-term intentions in Kazakhstan. According to him, the company decided to expand the project, increasing the total volume of investments to 600 million US dollars, considering Kazakhstan as a key platform for developing production with export potential.Following the meeting, the parties confirmed their interest in further expanding cooperation, ensuring synchronized commissioning of production capacities and effective implementation of the project within the established timeframes, with support from Kazakh Invest and relevant government authorities. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1135896?lang=kk

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Astana, December 30, 2025 – A telephone conversation took place between Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia Maka Bochorishvili.During the discussion, the foreign ministers reviewed the results of bilateral cooperation over the past year and positively assessed the dynamics of Kazakh-Georgian relations. They reaffirmed mutual commitment to further strengthening political dialogue and developing practical cooperation across all aspects of the bilateral agenda.Particular attention was paid to expanding trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. The importance of activating cooperation in the investment sphere was noted, as it makes a significant contribution to the development of national economies, promoting production growth and job creation.The ministers agreed to maintain close working contacts and to continue constructive dialogue.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1135372?lang=kk

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The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan is holding its national campaign "Bereke Fest" again from December 23 to 31. Around 80 major retail chains across the country are participating in the campaign, including major retailers such as SMALL, Magnum, Fermag, Anvar, Toimart, Fermag, Dina, Norma, and Dana, as well as regional retail chains.This initiative covers all regions of the country and is primarily aimed at stabilizing prices for essential consumer goods, supporting domestic producers, and increasing the availability of Kazakhstani products for the population. It should be noted that the Ministry of Trade previously organized this campaign in September and October of this year.The price reduction was made possible by reducing retail chain markups and building direct relationships between farmers and retail outlets. This enabled direct product deliveries, bypassing intermediaries. It's important to emphasize that as part of the promotion, retail chains have reduced markups, allowing discounts on both domestic and imported goods.The promotional assortment includes socially significant food products.As part of the promotion, major retail chains have set up special promotional zones for products from Kazakhstani producers. The main goals of the promotion are to promote domestic goods and develop sustainable cooperation between retail chains and local suppliers. Furthermore, the promotion helps stimulate domestic demand and strengthen the country's food security.All participating retail outlets are designed in a uniform style. This facilitates consumer orientation within the retail space and emphasizes the availability of products and their local origin.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1134560?lang=kk

Astana, December 24, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev received copies of the credentials from the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria Georgi Vodenski.During the meeting, parties discussed the current state and prospects for deepening Kazakh-Bulgarian partnership in the political, economic, and cultural-humanitarian spheres.Particular attention was paid to the implementation of the agreements reached during the official visit of the President of Bulgaria, Rumen Radev, to Astana (8-9 June 2025), as well as the outcomes of the 5th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation (Sofia, 19-20 May 2025).In addition, the diplomats exchanged views on current regional and international issues.At the conclusion of the meeting, Deputy Minister Bakayev wished tj the Ambassador every success in his diplomatic mission in Kazakhstan. For his part, Ambassador Vodenski expressed gratitude for the warm reception and assured that he would make every effort to further develop comprehensive cooperation between Astana and Sofia.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1134301?lang=kk

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In Kostanay region, work on the development of road infrastructure has significantly intensified in recent years.In 2025, the budget of the road industry is 103 billion tenge. This is 2.6 times more than in 2022. Thus, in 2022, 39.7 billion tenge was allocated for this area, in 2023 — 59.7 billion tenge, and in 2024 — 73.8 billion tenge.The increase in funding has made it possible to comprehensively modernize the region's road network. In 2025 alone, 1,300 kilometers of highways were repaired. This is 4.6 times more than in 2022, when only 280 kilometers were restored. This year, the scale of road works has increased significantly.Repairs covered not only highways and roads of regional importance, but also intra-village streets. In 2025, 253 street sections in 50 localities were renovated, as well as more than 400 streets in 103 localities. This is an important step aimed at improving the quality of life of rural residents, improving safety and comfort of movement.The development of the region's road infrastructure remains one of the priority areas. Renovated roads are a pillar of the regional economy and a key factor in strengthening ties between cities and villages.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1133640?lang=kk

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