We, the participants of the International Conference “Astana: The City of Peace", congratulate President Nursultan Nazarbayev and the people of Kazakhstan on the 20th anniversary of the capital city of Astana.Over the last twenty years, Astana has become not only a political, economic and cultural center of the independent Kazakhstan, but also a major center of diplomacy, peacemaking and international development.It was here in 2010 at the historic Summit of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe that the heads of state and government put forward a vision of “a free, democratic, common and indivisible Euro-Atlantic and Eurasian security community stretching from Vancouver to Vladivostok, rooted in agreed principles, shared commitments and common goals”. We call on all OSCE participating States to work steadfastly to achieve this goal.The Congresses of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions held in Astana contribute greatly to the promotion of inter-religious and international dialogue for the sake of peace, justice and security in the 21st century. The young capital of Kazakhstan has also hosted summits important for regional security and cooperation, including the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Collective Security Treaty Organization, the Cooperation Council of Turkic Speaking States, as well as the First Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia. It also hosts large inter-parliamentary forums.Astana serves as a negotiating platform to end violence in Syria,and we hope that international efforts will lead to a nearly restoration of peace on the Syriansoil. Astana's peace buildin gefforts are reflected in the work of the UN Security Council, where Kazakhstan is represented as a non-permanent member.The number of foreign diplomatic missions and representative offices of international organizations is increasing in the capital every year, which indicates the transformation of Astana into a leading political center of the region.The capital of Kazakhstan has become a rostrum from where large-scale initiatives of economic cooperation, such as the Silk Road Economic Belt, are announced. The treaty establishing the Eurasian Economic Union was also signed here. Astana hosted the first Summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation on Science and Technology and adopted a forward-looking document - Astana Declaration on Science, Technology, Innovation and Modernization in the Islamic World. On June 28-30, 2011, Astana hosted the 38th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of the Islamic Conference. Thus, Kazakhstan took over the chairmanship of respected international organisation. The meeting became a historic milestone as it was decided to rename the Organization of the Islamic Conference into the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. In addition, a Special Commission on Human Rights was established and the OIC Plan of Action for Cooperation with Central Asia was adopted for the first time in the history of the organization.Furthermore, the Astana Economic Forum, the Eurasian Media Forum and the Astana Club discuss the most important global problems and put forward ideas to address them.We congratulate the government and people of Kazakhstan on the success of the International Specialized Exhibition EXPO 2017, which focused the attention of the world community on future of energy and sustainable development. We welcome the creation of the Astana International Financial Center, the International Center for Green Technologies and Investment Projects, and the International Technopark of IT Startups on the territory of the EXPO 2017 infrastructure, and we wish them successful work for the benefit of Kazakhstan, the Central Asia region and the world.A presentation of the IAEA Low Enriched Uranium Bank facility took place last year in Astana and Ust-Kamenogorsk. We believe that Kazakhstan, as the country most affected by nuclear tests, and which voluntarily renounced the world's fourth largest nuclear arsenal, makes a worthy contribution to achieving a world free of nuclear weapons.The consistent policy of President Nursultan Nazarbayev towards confidence-building, security and collaboration at the regional and global levels is the basis of these developments. This policy was elaborated in the “The World. The 21st century" Manifesto, which calls for humankind to get rid of the scourge of war forever.Peaceful dialogue and meaningful talks based on the principles of equal responsibility for peace and security, mutual respect and non-interference in internal affairs should be a key pillar for the resolution of all disputes between states.We are confident that Astana, as a modern, beautiful and dynamic city in the heart of Eurasia, will continue to play an important role in strengthening international peace, security and prosperity.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/25879?lang=kk

Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Vassilenko met with State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia Iztok Mirosic on June 6, 2018.The sides discussed at length the state and prospects for the development of Kazakh-Slovenian relations, noting the absence of any problems and the need to further develop trade and economic cooperation. An agreement was reached to continue expanding the legal framework of bilateral cooperation.Pharmaceuticals, transport infrastructure, logistics, tourism, rehabilitation healthcare, green technologies and other spheres are considered aspromising sectors of cooperation.The sides commended the Slovenian companies' work in Kazakhstan, which are leaders in their domains and have representative offices around the world – KRKA (medicines), Iskratel Group (IT solutions), Gorenje (home appliances), Bisol Group (solar batteries).The meeting participants discussed extensively the prospects and opportunities within the Belt and RoadInitiative. In this regard, State Secretary Mirosic briefed the Kazakh side about Slovenia's work as a coordinator for economic cooperation with China in the 16+1 format (Central and Eastern Europe).The meeting allowed for an exchange of views on a wide range of topical issues on the international and regional agenda, including the processes taking place in Central Asia and the Balkan region.As co-chairman of the intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation, the Slovenian diplomat also reported the outcome of the 4th meeting of the Commission held on June 5 in Astana. Minister of Healthcare Elzhan Birtanov co-chairs the IGC from the Kazakh side.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/25854?lang=kk

ALMATY, June 11, 2018 – Within Kazakhstan's chairmanshipin the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), Almaty hostedthe regular meeting of the CSTO Council of Foreign Ministers.The event was attended by delegations of all CSTO Member States: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Zohrab Mnatsakanyan, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Andrei Dapkiunas, Kazakh Minister of Foreign Affairs Kairat Abdrakhmanov, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Aibek Omokeev, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Muhriddin, as well as CSTO Secretary General Yuri Khachaturov.The participants exchanged views on the international agenda and the further development of foreign policy cooperation within the Organization.As it was stated following the Councilmeeting, the participantsexchanged viewson the current state and prospects for the development of the situation in Afghanistan. The meeting confirmed the general position that the crisis in Syria could be resolved only through political and diplomatic means. In this regard, the role of the Astana Process in stabilizing the situation in Syria was particularly emphasized.The sides expressed their hope that the upcoming talks between the leaders of the United States and the DPRK would be an important step in resolving issues related to the DPRK nuclear program, global disarmament and non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.Furthermore, the agenda included the development and strengthening of cooperation between the CSTO and international agencies. It is symbolic that Kazakhstan's chairmanship in the CSTO coincided with its membership in the UN Security Council. Thus, Kazakhstan is working closely to align the agendas of the two organizations.In his statement, Minister Abdrakhmanov noted that Kazakhstan's chairmanship focused on the implementation of the priorities put forward by President Nursultan Nazarbayev at the anniversarySummit in Minsk last November.They include such relevant issues as the development and strengthening of military and military-technical cooperation, the Organization's involvement in creating an international counter-terrorism system, the development of joint approaches to counter cybersecurity threats, and specific measures to combat illicit drug trafficking.Kazakhstan considers necessary to further enhance the cooperation of the CSTO with the CIS, CARICC, CICA, other international organizations and agencies. It is notable that most of the CSTO ministerial meeting participants arrived in Almaty from Qingdao that hosted the SCO Summit.Another important area of cooperation with CSTO partners is the further implementation of the initiative of the President of Kazakhstan to develop a code of conduct to achieve a terrorism-free world, which is being actively promoted in the UN Security Council. The main objectives of this document are to create a broad international coalition of partner countries to counter terrorism and achieve a terrorism-free world by 2045.The Council of Foreign Ministers paid special attention to the Organization'sfurther institutional strengthening. In particular, the draft Protocol onAmendments to the Agreement on the Legal Status of the CSTO was agreed upon.During the meeting, the parties adopted a joint statement on the 30th anniversary of the entry into force of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty. “Kazakhstan, as a party to this historic treaty, confirms its full commitment to this document and calls on all parties to preserve it and strictly observe it,”Minister Abdrakhmanov said.Overall, the CSTO ministerial meetingagreed on a number of practical documents, the most important of which will be submitted for consideration by the heads of state at the CSTO Summit in Astana this autumn, which will also be chaired by Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/25850?lang=kk

Түркістан облысы Мақтаарал ауданында «Весна» шаруа қожалығы гектарына 400 центнерден өнім алуда. Қазіргі таңда аудандағы рекордтық көрсеткіш осы. Ол мұндай жетістікке тамшылатып суғару технологиясы арқылы қол жеткізген. Бұл туралы қожалық басшысы Батыр Хайдаров аудан әкімдігінің ұйымдастыруымен өткен семинар-кеңесте мәлімдеді.«Весна» шаруа қожалығының тәжірибесін басқаларға үйрету мақсатында өткен семинар-кеңеске аудандық ауыл шаруашылығы бөлімінің басшысы мен мамандары, ауылдық округ әкімдері мен орынбасарлары, ауылдық округ әкімдіктерінің ауыл шаруашылығы бойынша мамандары және шаруа қожалықтары қатысты.Б.Хайдаров 6,6 гектар жерге қырыққабат дақылының бірнеше сортын еккен. Оның ішінде «Пекин» сорты ерте пісіп шыққан. Қазргі таңда 2 гектардан 85 тонна өнім алып, барлығын да Ресей Федерациясына экспорттаған. Тамшылатып суғару технологиясын пайдаланған қожалық басшысы үлкен пайдаға кенеліп отыр.«Тамшылатып суғару технологиясын ендіру үшін гектарына 1 млн. теңгеге жуық шығын жұмсадым. Соның арқасында еккен егінім бітік әрі өнімді болып, ерте пісіп жетілді. Қазір қырыққабаттың келісін 120 теңгеден теңгеден саудалап жатырмын», – деді Б.Хайдаров.Айта кетейік, биыл Мақтаарал ауданында 281 гектар жерге қырыққабат дақылы егілген. Қазіргі таңда ерте пісіп жетілетін дақылдан 260 тонна өнім жиналған.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/25848?lang=kk

ASTANA, June 18, 2018 – Ensuring the constitutional rights of citizens is the cornerstone of large-scale reforms on modernizing the public administration system initiated by President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev. This was stated by Foreign Minister Kairat Abdrakhmanov at a meeting with the Italian delegation visiting Kazakhstan. Member of the Senate of the Italian Parliament Roberto Rampi and President of the Italian Federation for Human Rights Antonio Stango attended the meeting.According to the foreign minister, strategic relations between Kazakhstan and Italy, complementary economic potential, shared positions on regional and global security, dialogue between civilizations and religions, and combating international terrorism open new opportunities for deepening bilateral cooperation.During the meeting, the Italian side learned more about the institutional reforms aimed at ensuring the rule of law and respect for human rights in Kazakhstan.Minister Abdrakhmanov said active collaboration with national and international human rights organizations demonstrated Kazakhstan's commitment to values and principles of human rights protection.MP Rampi assessed the work of human rights mechanisms in Kazakhstan and their impact on the promotion of sustainable development issues in our country. “We are not here to teach, but to jointly promote human rights protection throughout the world,” the senator said.The sides also discussed the ratification of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between Kazakhstan and the European Union. The Italian MP expressed his willingness to assist in expediting the ratification of this document laying the foundation for a qualitatively new agenda in relations with the European Union.The program of the visit of the Italian delegation to Kazakhstan also included meetings with Senate member Byrganym Aitimova, representatives of the Prosecutor General's Office and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/25824?lang=kk

ASTANA, June 21, 2018 - President Nursultan Nazarbayev's decision to declare Shymkent a city of national significance is of historical international value. It will facilitate the practical implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in our country, including through viable urban management, providing housing to people and improving urban environmental planning of one of the largest Kazakh cities.The creation of the Turkestan region with Turkestan as the administrative center also plays a critical role in enhancing all-round regional cooperation in Central Asia, since the region is situated in the middle of this vast region. It is a meeting point of major railway lines and the Western Europe-Western China international highway corridor.Cities in southern Kazakhstan are well-known destinations of inbound tourism that house the ancient architectural monuments and sacral sites of the Muslim and Turkic world. Ancient Turkestan, a UNESCO World Heritage site, will now have more opportunities to enhance its tourism infrastructure. Turkestan's important role in history and in modern times will undoubtedly be discussed during the international Cities Mayors Forum Global Silk Road to be held in Astana on July 2-3, 2018.According to international experts, President Nazarbayev has been consistently implementing his visionary policy of creating new growth points for the Kazakh economy, which will be beneficial for the neighbors in the region and will create the environment for the successful implementation of the five social initiatives of Elbasy.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including diplomatic missions of Kazakhstan around the world, will continue to provide comprehensive assistance to the akimats of the regions and cities of Kazakhstan in strengthening international relations, attracting technologies and investment, promoting trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian cooperation of the regions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/25779?lang=kk

On June 28, 2018, a telephone conversation took place between Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Kairat Abdrakhmanov and the U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo.Both foreign ministers noted with satisfaction consistent implementation of the arrangements achieved during the official visit of H.E. Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the U.S. in January 2018. Michael Pompeo stressed the importance of the visit of the Kazakh leader and noted that the U.S. President Donald Trump appreciates the agreements reached in Washington and the development of bilateral partnership with Kazakhstan.The parties discussed in detail the wide range of issues related to the development of the Enhanced Strategic Partnership between Kazakhstan and the United States, in particular, the prospects for strengthening cooperation in the trade, economic and investment, energy, agriculture and other areas. The schedule of bilateral contacts at various levels, including within the framework of international forums, was considered.Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister and the U.S. Secretary of State held a detailed exchange of views on topical issues on the regional and international agenda.It was stressed that Kazakhstan's experience in getting rid of the fourth largest nuclear arsenal is an example, including for the settlement of the situation related to the North Korean nuclear program and the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.Both parties stressed the importance of fruitful cooperation in the regional format, as well as the cooperation of Kazakhstan and Central Asia with the United States and other partners to help stabilize and ensure the sustainable development of Afghanistan. The Kazakh diplomat drew attention to the successful implementation of the educational program for the Afghan students atKazakhstan's universities, as well as the Regional Conference “Empowering Women in Afghanistan", which take placein Astana.The Kazakh Foreign Ministerreconfirmed his invitation to Michael Pompeo to visit Kazakhstan at the State Secretary'sconvenience.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/25718?lang=kk

MONACO, June 28, 2018 - Ambassador of Kazakhstan to France with concurrent accreditation to Portugal and Monaco Zhan Galiyev presented credentials to Prince Albert II.During the conversation, the parties discussed the high quality political dialogue at the bilateral level and within the framework of international organizations, as well as the prospects for expanding trade and economic ties, boosting cooperation in the field of investment, finance, green technologies, tourism and sports.The Ambassador informed the Prince of Monaco of massive social and economic and political reforms under the Kazakhstan's modernization programs and the Head of State's addresses. The diplomat also briefed about the establishment of the AIFC, the International Center for Green Technologies and Investment Projects, International Center for IT Start-ups. In this regard, specific interest was expressed to facilitating green technologies partnership with the Foundation of Prince Albert II whose main tasks are tackling global warming, use of renewable energy sources and financing green projects.In his turn, the Prince, who visited Astana in 2012 with an official visit and in 2017 within the framework of the National Day of Monaco at the International Specialized Exhibition EXPO 2017, highly appraised the achievements of Kazakhstan under the leadership of President Nursultan Nazarbayev and congratulated on the forthcoming 20th anniversary of Astana. He also wished the country success in implementing state programs and stressed that the Principality is interested in improving bilateral relationship with Kazakhstan in top priority areas for both countries.At the same day, June 28, the Kazakh Ambassador met with Minister of State of the Principality Serge Telle to discuss issues of the forthcoming visit of the Head of Government of Monaco to Astana on July 4-6 this year.In addition, the Ambassador held meeting with Director of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Monaco Justin Heiman. The sides discussed a possibility of holding a bilateral investment forum in the Principality, as well as the presentation of the AIFC for the financial and business community of Monaco.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/25702?lang=kk

Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Canada Akylbek Kamaldinov presented credentials to Governor General of Canada Julie Payette. The ceremony took place in the Governor General's official residence in one of the oldest military buildings in North America - the Citadelle of Quebec.Speaking at the solemn ceremony, Madam Payette underlined the rapid growth of bilateral relations between the two states, stating that Canada endorses the reforms carried out by Kazakhstan, including within the “100 Concrete Steps" program launched by President Nursultan Nazarbayev. In addition, she pointed out that she had repeatedly visited Baikonur in the past as a professional astronaut.In the course of the bilateral meeting, the Governor General of Canada accepted a greeting message from President Nursultan Nazarbayev on the occasion of upcoming Canada Day – 1 July, who invited her to visit Kazakhstan at a date convenient for the parties.Ambassador Kamaldinov provided a detailed picture of key areas of cooperation between Astana and Ottawa in political, trade and economic, cultural and humanitarian fields. Kazakhstan's commitment to collaborate with Canada within the implementation of the third economic modernization of the Republic of Kazakhstan was particularly emphasized.Julie Payette gratefully accepted the congratulation of the Head of State and expressed hope to continue close political dialogue. Following the meeting, the parties agreed to explore new promising areas of cooperation and enhance bilateral contacts at all levels.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/25650?lang=kk

During the meeting on the development of Almaty, the issues of building affordable housing and social facilities, providing employment, development of transport and road infrastructure, entrepreneurship, and the realization of tourism potential were discussed.The prime minister emphasized that the First President – Elbasy Nursultan Nazarbayev pays great attention to the development of Almaty. The Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev gave specific instructions to improve the quality of urban infrastructure, strengthen public safety, and develop the transport system, medicine and education.Almaty Akim Bakytzhan Sagintayev, Deputy Akim of Almaty Ilyas Userov reported on the city development projects.The prime minister instructed state bodies to keep the development of Almaty under control, noting the importance of the city in the economy of Kazakhstan.On the same day, the Head of the Government held a meeting on the development of the outskirts of Almaty and the adjacent territory of the Almaty region.In 2019, on behalf of the First President – Elbasy Nursultan Nazarbayev, 30 billion tenge was allocated annually to solve the problems of the outskirts of large cities, including 10 billion tenge to the outskirts of Almaty.“The implementation of measures to improve the quality of life in the agglomeration will provide more than 730 thousand residents of the city and region with the appropriate infrastructure,” said Mamin.Following the meeting, the prime minister ordered the ministries of finance and national economy, together with interested state bodies, akimats of Almaty and Almaty region, to take the necessary measures to timely implement measures to develop the outskirts, adjacent territories and work out financing issues.“We need to get a synergistic effect from the implementation of joint projects in Almaty and Almaty region. To do this, it is necessary to develop a program for the development of the Almaty agglomeration,” said Mamin, noting that a list of joint projects in various areas has already been formed — the development of energy, transport, housing, health care.The Head of the Government emphasized that in connection with the high dynamics of population growth in the city and the region, it is necessary to solve pressing development issues, thereby increasing the investment attractiveness of the region.Askar Mamin instructed to create a project office in Almaty and Almaty region for the implementation and promotion of joint projects.The Head of the Government visited the Urbanistics Center, aircraft repair plant No. 405, got acquainted with the new development project in Almaty, plans for the development of the construction industry of the city, and also took part in the solemn meeting dedicated to the Day of the Builder. During a working trip to Almaty, the prime minister took part in an environmental clean-up to clean the Ayusay gorge.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/25648?lang=kk

The program of the Games includes competitions in 40 sports, such as: (table tennis, Greco-Roman wrestling, freestyle wrestling, women's wrestling, Muaythai, Kyokushinkai-kan karate, archery, fencing, rugby, sports gymnastics, handball, sports climbing , sambo, badminton, boxing, sailing, karate-do, equestrianism, basketball, art gymnastics, trampoline gymnastics, bench shooting, athletics, water polo, swimming, kayaking and canoeing, judo, presidential all-around competitions, bullet shooting, volleyball bicycle sports, triathlon, taekwondo, beach volleyball, field hockey, rowing, weightlifting, tennis.Over 7000 athletes from 17 regions and cities of our country took part in the games. These competitions are held once every four years.In the general team event, the team of the city of Almaty took 1st place, in second place - the city of Shymkent, in third place - the Almaty region.Athletes from Almaty successfully performed in many sports, once again proving that our metropolis rightfully bears the status of the country's most athletic Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/25644?lang=kk

ASTANA, July 2, 2018 – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a solemn meeting on the occasion of the Day of Diplomatic Service of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which was attended by representatives of the Presidential Administration, Parliament, ministries and agencies, veterans of diplomatic service.Foreign Minister Kairat Abdrakhmanov congratulated all members of the Ministry on the professional day and noted that since gaining its sovereignty and independence, Kazakhstan had been pursuing a consistent and effective foreign policy, whose main "architect" President and Leader of the Nation Nursultan Nazarbayev was at the origins of modern national diplomacy.“We have managed to defend our national independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, to obtain firm security guarantees and to form a “good neighborhood belt". All this became possible thanks to the wise policy of Elbasy – First President Nursultan Nazarbayev. Kazakhstan, in 26 years of its independence, has built friendly and constructive relations with all states and organizations interested in developing cooperation with our country", said Mr. Abdrakhmanov.At the same time, it was stressed that Kazakhstan is a full-fledged participant of various international venues, platforms, informal forums and fundamental multilateral global and regional agreements.The main mission of the Foreign Ministry is to ensure diplomatic instruments to protect the sovereignty, security, territorial integrity of Kazakhstan, its political, trade, economic and other interests in relations with other states and in the international arena.As part of the implementation of strategic and policy documents, as well as President's addresses, the Foreign Ministry sets systemic tasks: increasing the competitiveness of Kazakh diplomats, ensuring the transparency of HR policy, digitizing diplomacy, taking pragmatic and rational decisions, attracting world experience and committing to the best traditions, as well as ensuring openness of the Foreign Ministry to the public.During the official meeting, ministry officials, veterans of the Kazakh diplomatic service were awarded ministerial awards and commemorative medals 20 Years to Astana.The minister announced the conferment by the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the order of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of diplomatic ranks to senior executives and the staff of the central administration and diplomatic missions. During the official ceremony, young diplomats of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, civil servants took a formal oath to selflessly serve their homeland and people, faithfully execute the laws, the Constitution and protect the interests of the country.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/25466?lang=kk

БРЮССЕЛЬ, 2018 жылғы 3 шілде - Қазақстанның Бельгия Корольдігіндегі Елшісі Айгүл Құспан Бельгия Королі Филиппке сенім грамоталарын табыс етті.Салтанатты рәсімнен кейін екі ел арасындағы саяси диалогты жаңа деңгейге көтеру, сауда-экономикалық және мәдени байланыстарды жандандыру мәселелері талқыланды.Король Қазақстан «ұлы тарихы бар, кең әлеуетке ие үлкен ел екендігін» атап өтіп, Қазақстандағы бастамаларға қызығушылық танытты.Елші Бельгия Короліне Президент Нұрсұлтан Назарбаевтың бастамасымен жүзеге асырылып жатқан әлеуметтік-экономикалық және саяси реформалар туралы мәлімдеді және осы реформалардың 2050 жылға дейін Қазақстанның алдыңғы қатарлы дамыған 30 мемлекеттің қатарына кіруін қамтамасыз етуді көздейтінін жеткізді. Бұл реформалар Бельгия және Қазақстан үшін тең маңыздылыққа ие ұлттың тұтастылығын сақтау, этносаралық диалогты дамытудағы Елбасымыздың сәтті саясатына да негізделетіні ерекше аталып өтілді. Сонымен қатар, 6 шілдеде елордамыз Астананың 20 жылдығы тойланатынына назар аударып, осындай қысқа мерзімде Астана халықаралық форумдардың алаңына, сондай-ақ бизнес, қаржы және жаңа технологиялардың хабына айналғандығын атап өтті.Саяси диалогты және сауда-экономикалық ынтымақтастықты нығайтуда нақты ұсыныстар айтылды. Қазақстандық дипломат Бельгияның 2019-2020 жылдарға БҰҰ Қауіпсіздік Кеңесінің тұрақты емес мүшелігіне сайлануымен құттықтап, екі еліміздің БҰҰ шеңберінде және халықаралық аренадағы ұстанымдарының жақындығын атап өтті. Сауда-экономикалық салада аймақтық және федералды іскерлік топтардың Қазақстанға экономикалық миссиялары, сондай-ақ бельгиялық компаниялардың еліміздегі жұмысы құпталды.Бельгия Королі Филипп Президент Н. Назарбаевқа ілтипатын білдіріп, Қазақстанның Елбасы басшылығымен зор жетістіктерге қол жеткізгенін айтты. Еліміздің халықаралық бейбітшілік пен қауіпсіздікті нығайту жолындағы бастамаларына жоғары баға берді. Сонымен қатар, ол өзінің 2002 және 2009 жылдары Байқоңырға сапарларын, 2010 жылы үлкен бизнес-делегацияны басқарып Қазақстанға жасаған сапарын және 2014 жылы Брюссельде Президент Н. Назарбаевпен өткізілген кездесулерді ілтипатпен еске алды. Сұхбат соңында Король Елшіге екі ел арасындағы ынтымақтастықты арттыру жолындағы жұмысына сәттілік тіледі.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/25421?lang=kk

On July 4, 2018, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a joint briefing by Foreign Minister Kairat Abdrakhmanov and Health Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Elzhan Birtanov for the diplomatic corps accredited in Kazakhstan regarding the Global International Conference on Primary Health Care to be held on October 25-26, 2018 in Astana and dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the adoption of the WHO Alma-Ata Declaration.The upcoming anniversary Conference is of historic importance for our country, since 40 years ago the WHO International Conference on Primary Health Care was carried out in Almaty in September 1978, attended by representatives from 157 states. The Conference resulted in the historic Alma-Ata Declaration, which has had a significant positive contribution to global health and which is one of the most famous international documents in the present time.It is planned that as a result of the Global Conference the WHO Member States adopt an outcome document in the form of a political declaration that will once again confirm the dedication of the countries to fulfill the Alma-Ata Declaration obligations through modern achievements and technologies which facilitate high quality contemporary medical care.Subsequently, this Declaration will be discussed at the World Health Assembly and the UN General Assembly meetings.The forthcoming big event of international significance is intended to confirm the commitment of Kazakhstan and other WHO members to implement in practice the UN Sustainable Development Goals approved in 2015.The briefing was also attended by Permanent Representative of the World Health Organization in Kazakhstan Oleg Chestnov and Representative of the United Nations Children's Fund in Kazakhstan Yury Oksamitny.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/25420?lang=kk

On July 5, 2018, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Ashikbayev met with Assistant Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada Donald Bobiash in Astana.While discussing Kazakhstan-Canadian cooperation they welcomed the successful organization of the 3rd Kazakhstan-Canadian Business Council meeting in Ottawa on June 11, 2018. Deputy Minister Ashikbayev noted Kazakhstan's interest to strengthen and diversify trade and economic relations with Canada and its commitment to broadening business contacts between the two countries.Assistant Deputy Minister Bobiash emphasized opportunities to enhance cooperation between Kazakhstan and Canada in the sphere of agriculture, a traditionally successful area of bilateral engagement, considering science and research potential and significant exporting opportunities in this area.Deputy Minister Ashikbayev and Assistant Deputy Minister Bobiash also exchanged views on the international agenda, including the issue of stabilization and sustainable growth of Afghanistan. Deputy Minister Ashikbayev informed about Astana's measures and efforts aimed at facilitating the development of Afghanistan bilaterally and also multilaterally within the framework of Kazakhstan's non-permanent membership at the United Nations Security Council. Assistant Deputy Minister Bobiash expressed an interest in strengthening Kazakhstan-Canadian dialogue on Afghanistan. They also discussed opportunities to reinforce comprehensive efforts of the global community to ensure economic growth and social development in Afghanistan.At the end of the meeting Deputy Minister Ashikbayev and Assistant Deputy Minister Bobiash agreed to promote further the dialogue between Kazakhstan and Canadian Foreign Ministries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/25419?lang=kk

ASTANA, July 5, 2018 - As part of the presentation of the Astana International Financial Centre, Foreign Minister Kairat Abdrakhmanov met with UK Minister for Investment and Member of Parliament Graham Stuart.The UK Minister congratulated Kazakhstan on the opening of the AIFC and the 20th anniversary of Astana, and expressed readiness of London to provide further comprehensive assistance in the development of investment cooperation.In turn, Mr. Abdrakhmanov thanked the UK for its significant contribution to the development and strengthening of the AIFC and expressed hope for the active participation of UK companies, banks and financial institutions in the activities of the Centre.Speaking at the official presentation of the AIFC, President Nursultan Nazarbayev emphasized the role of the United Kingdom in the establishment of the new financial centre in Astana, including the principles of English law and the AIFC Court, which is composed of credible UK judges led by former Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales Woolf.During the talks, the two sides noted the strategic nature of their bilateral cooperation in all domains, especially, in the area of trade and investment.They also noted big prospects for deepening cooperation in the field of digitalization, infrastructure projects, mining industry and agriculture. The sides expressed mutual interest in practical implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative in order to develop transport and transit potential of Kazakhstan connecting China and Asia with the European market, including the United Kingdom.The Ministers also agreed to continue to maintain good dynamics in the development of contacts within existing and prospective mechanisms of bilateral political and economic cooperation. In this regard, they discussed the schedule of forthcoming bilateral intergovernmental meetings and investment forums.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/25418?lang=kk

ASTANA, July 6, 2018 – Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan, Kairat Abdrakhmanov, Uzbekistan, Abdulaziz Kamilov, and Kyrgyzstan, Erlan Abdyldaev took a strollaround Astana and visited new architectural sites of the city. The guests walked along the left bank of the capital city, visited the Expo site, where the Astana International Financial Center is located.Furthermore, the guests walked along the embankment of the Yessil River and a new pedestrian bridge, a gift of Atyrau region to mark Astana's anniversary. The foreign ministers of the neighboring Central Asian republics arrived as part of the official delegations of their countries headed by the presidents to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Astana. As is known, the foreign ministers of the Central Asian countries plan to hold their regular traditional meeting at the end of July in the Kyrgyz town of Cholpon-Ata.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/25411?lang=kk

ASTANA, July 9, 2018 - On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of signing the Declaration on Eternal Friendship and Alliance in the 21st century between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation, the foreign ministers of the two countries exchanged congratulatory messages and expressed confidence in continued multifaceted Kazakh-Russian collaboration aimed at promoting the friendship between the two nations.Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Kairat Abdrakhmanov pointed out that the signing of this vital document provided a background for strengthening the exemplary cooperation and all-round relationship between our countries, indicating, for the first time, the allied nature of relations between Kazakhstan and Russia.“Over the past period, the Declaration has become a sound basis for the strategic partnership of our countries. Today, relations between Kazakhstan and Russia are developing steadily and dynamically, and the cooperation is progressing in all areas,” stressed Mr. Abdrakhmanov.In his turn, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the implementation of core ideas of the Declaration facilitated the progressive development of Kazakh-Russian relations and achievement of a qualitatively new level of the alliance and strategic partnership.“In this difficult international situation, this approach enables us to find balanced solutions that respect the interests of each other to the fullest extent,” the Russian Foreign Minister writes in his congratulatory message.On July 6, 1998, the heads of two states - Nursultan Nazarbayev and Boris Yeltsin - solemnly declared that they would preserve the bonds of eternal friendship between Kazakhstan and Russia as “a guarantee of national security, political stability, interethnic harmony and prosperity of both states.”On July 6, 2018, the well-known Russian publication Rossiyskaya Gazeta published an article by Minister of Foreign Affairs Kairat Abdrakhmanov dedicated to the 20th anniversary of signing the Declaration. Particularly, the Minister spoke about the value of the Declaration that articulated qualitatively new principles and criteria for the advancement of multidimensional and successful relations between the two countries in the new millennium. In addition, Abdrakhmanov shared his thoughts on existing friendly relations between Kazakhstan and Russia, which justifiably can be called today a successful model of strategic partnership and allied relations of the states in the CIS space.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/25391?lang=kk

Al-Farabi Kazakh National University scientific journal “International Journal of Biology and Chemistry” became part of the Emerging Sources Citation Index Database on Web of Science Core Collection platformAccording to Clarivate Analytics agency (former Thomson Reuters) journal articles will be indexed starting from January 2018. The University’s journal inclusion into the most authoritative international database that indexes world’s best scholarly publications, is yet another confirmation of the consistent course towards internationalization and the development of a research university.As it follows from Clarivate Analytics’s policy, the journal selection for Emerging Sources Citation Index is the first and important step on the way for the journal to get included in the main Web of Science Core Collection Database, which in turn will give an impact-factor index, based on the citation index.It should be noted that International Journal of Biology and Chemistry is Al-Farabi KazNU’s third scholarly edition, which got included in Emerging Sources Citation Index Database on Web of Science Core Collection platform. As such, the database already indexes Eurasian Chemico-Technological Journal and News of NAS RK. Physico-mathematical series, published on the basis of Al-Farabi KazNU.Clarivate Analytics is an independent authoritative company that manages databases, information systems and intellectual properties collections. It focuses on scientific and academic research, patent analysis and legal regulation, pharmaceutical and biotechnological research, trademark, brand and intellectual property protection. International Journal Biology Division of research and publication activities Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/25298?lang=kk

October 26 in the course of his working trip to the Almaty region, Prime Minister Bakytzhan Sagintayev held a meeting with education workers and parents in the region on the implementation of the Address-2019, and visited the Lyceum School No. 28 to get acquainted with the quality of educational services.A wide range of issues related to the development of the education system, in particular, improving the quality of pre-school and school education, ensuring child safety, raising the social status of teachers, digitalization, upgrading infrastructure, including the construction of new schools in order to eliminate three-shift education were discussed. The purpose of the meeting is to hear firsthand how, within the framework of the performance of the Address of the Head of State, issues of the education system are being addressed. The Prime Minister noted that 1.75 trillion tenge would be allocated to the implementation of the Address over the next three years. First of all, work is underway to increase the minimum wage by 1.5 times from January 1, 2019, from 28 to 42 thousand tenge. As a result, wages of 1.3 million employees will grow by 30%. It will also affect 275,000 civil servants, including teachers, whose salaries will increase by 35%. Meanwhile, the participants of the meeting noted the importance of the President’s order to increase public spending on the development of education and health care systems to 10% of GDP over the next five years. In 2018, total expenditures on education amounted to 4.1% of GDP (2.4 trillion tenge), including 3.5% from the state budget and 0.6% from the private sector. Total for 2018, education and health care expenditures amounted to 7.38% of GDP (state budget — 5.4%, private sector — 1.9%). Within the framework of the three-year budget, an increase in spending on education is expected from 456.3 billion tenge in 2018 to 752.1 billion tenge in 2021, or by 65%. Secondly, it was noted that, on behalf of the Head of State, an additional 50 billion tenge should be allocated to eliminate three-shift schools and a shortage of places. Thus, in total about 100 billion tenge was allocated for the construction of schools. At the same time, the Prime Minister outlined the need to attract private investment and use the public-private partnership mechanism for the construction of new educational facilities. In addition, issues of ensuring the safety of children through the establishment of surveillance cameras, raising the status of teachers were considered. Within the framework of the Address, the status of teachers, their salaries, and social guarantees will be completely redesigned, the burden on teachers will be reduced. The Ministry of Education and Science is developing a draft law on the status of a teacher. Attention was also paid to improving the quality of work of universities and colleges, which will now be monitored based on the demand for graduates and employment indicators. During the discussion, educators came out in support of the initiatives of the President voiced in the Address to the people of Kazakhstan. The teacher of physics of school No. 11 named after Berlikozhauly of the village of Erkin, K. Zhaksybayev, a participant of the program “With a Diploma — to the Village!” noted the importance of supporting young teachers. “In our region there are more than 418,000 young people, 80% of which are rural youth. There are cases when young people from villages cannot find a permanent job after graduation. I hope that the Year of Youth will give a new impetus to the solution of many issues. All conditions have been created for us, the older generation supports us, we must strive forward,” said Zhaksybayev. The teacher of English at school No. 5, Kapshagai, Y. Donskaya, in her speech stated that caring for the teacher is caring for the younger generation, about the future of the country. “The sphere of education, upbringing of the younger generation has never been left without attention by the Head of State. The Address was heard October 5, on Teacher's Day, and we took it as a gift. Elbasy instructed to adopt the law ‘On the Status of the Teacher,’ which will consider the legal and social protection of teachers, reducing weekly workload, will also consider salaries of teachers and kindergarten teachers," Donskaya said, calling the traditional annual Address of the President to the people of Kazakhstan an important document uniting the spirit and strength of our people. In turn, the Minister of Education and Science Yerlan Sagadiyev, commenting on the issues raised, reported that today the draft law “On the Status of the Teacher” is under discussion. The public introduced various kinds of proposals. All proposals have been collected, the project will be discussed for two months, then it will be posted on the website of the ministry. There will be a public analysis. According to the Minister, by the end of 2018 the bill will be ready. In addition, representatives of the parent and student community made comments during the meeting. A member of the regional parent committee, D. Abdildina, made suggestions on ensuring child safety, strengthening the work of school psychologists, and enhancing the role of the Board of Trustees. The teacher of the Russian language at the secondary school No. 12 in Taldykorgan E. Filimonova shared her opinion on the status of the teacher and the professional development of teachers. The third year student of the Agrotechnical College N. Babazhan told the meeting participants about the quality of education, living conditions in student dormitories, and also voiced students' proposals for the Year of Youth. “The new Address of President Nursultan Nazarbayev is of particular importance for young people. For the first time in the history of independent Kazakhstan, the Year of Youth is announced. Young people of Zhetysu proudly received the news that 2019 is dedicated to the young generation. We hope that the implementation of the state youth policy in our region will receive a special impetus this year,” said Babazhan. Rector of Zhetysu State University named after Zhansugurov, K. Baimurzayev, outlined the issues of improving the quality of training and improving the competitiveness of domestic universities. It should be noted that during the working trip, the Prime Minister also visited the IT Lyceum School No. 28, where he familiarized himself with the quality of educational services in the region. The new facility was put into operation at the beginning of the new school year, designed for 1200 places. Sagintayev examined the level of technical equipment of the school, familiarized himself with the work of the multimedia room, where he was taught programming skills, 3D design, and project activities. Cabinets are equipped with modern technologies, the necessary conditions for learning and physical development of schoolchildren were created. It should be noted that in order to prepare young people for the digital economy, 21 robotics rooms, 11 IT classes and two IT centers have been opened in the region. On the basis of the Almaty Economic, Taldykorgan Polytechnic and Taldykorgan Agro-Technical colleges, three centers for IT competences have been created. In total, the construction of four schools was completed and put into operation at the expense of the republican budget, 30 educational facilities were repaired in 2018. Currently, 22 educational facilities are under construction. By the end of 2018, the construction of two schools, one kindergarten and one music school will be completed.https://primeminister.kz/en/news/viziti_i_poezdki/poslanie-prezidenta-dlya-rabotnikov-sferi-obrazova...Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/25287?lang=kk