Astana, June 12, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yermukhambet Konuspayev, met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to the Republic of Kazakhstan, Ştefan Gorda.During the meeting, Deputy Minister Konuspayev congratulated the Ambassador on his appointment and the opening of the Embassy of Moldova in Astana. In this regard, he wished to the Ambassador success and expressed confidence that the Embassy’s activities would contribute to further strengthening cooperation and expanding areas of interaction and partnership between the two countries.The interlocutors discussed the current state and future prospects of Kazakhstan-Moldova cooperation, as well as coordinated plans for upcoming high-level events this year.From his part, the Ambassador of Moldova expressed gratitude to the Kazakh side for the warm welcome and expressed his readiness to make every effort to enhance bilateral relations in the spirit of friendship and partnership.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1017400?lang=kk

During the meeting, topical issues of countering drug addiction and drug crime were discussed, effective forms of preventive work were discussed, including the introduction of "free microphone" initiatives, the involvement of bloggers and proposals for conducting rapid tests at home.The meeting was chaired by Murat Sandybayev, Chief of Staff of the Akim of Kostanay region. The event was attended by representatives of law enforcement and government agencies, the Council for the Prevention of Drug Offenses of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, educational institutions, youth organizations and the media.Sergey Ilinykh, Deputy Head of the Second Department of the CPN of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, informed about the drug situation in the country for 5 months of 2025, more than 3,320 drug violations were registered in the republic, and more than 3.3 tons of drugs were seized. The activities of more than 7.5 thousand Internet resources distributing prohibited substances have been suppressed.According to Daniyar Dandybayev, head of the Police Department of Kostanay region, there has been an increase in the number of drug crimes in the region by almost 24%. Over 46 kg of narcotic drugs were seized from illicit traffic, 8 illegal phytolabs were liquidated.Preventive measures among young people, the employment of minors in the summer, as well as issues of interdepartmental cooperation were discussed.Deputy head of the Regional Education Department Danagul Syundikova said that this year over 5.6 thousand preventive measures have been organized, in which more than 85 thousand students and 43 thousand parents took part.Dinara Karymsakova, acting head of the Department of Public Development of the region, reported on regular preventive work among university students: lectures, debates, meetings, flash mobs and other events are held. Over 70% of the student youth of Kostanay region participate in the activities of creative, intellectual and sports clubs, which has a positive impact on the formation of sustainable anti-drug attitudes and values.According to Acting head of the Regional Health Department Zhanna Kozybayeva, health officials have developed a plan for drug addiction prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and social support for 2025. To strengthen interdepartmental cooperation on prevention, drug monitoring and the provision of specialized assistance to the population, the Kostanay Regional Mental Health Center has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Regional Educational and Methodological Center for Psychological Support and Educational Work, which is aimed at working with minors with problematic behaviors, at risk for substance use and in need of psychological support.- pedagogical support.In addition to the main areas of anti-drug work, special attention is paid to events dedicated to the International Day against Drug Addiction. These actions are aimed at raising public awareness and promoting a healthy lifestyle among the population. On June 26, a large-scale action dedicated to the International Day against Drug Addiction will be organized in the regional center with the support of all interested government agencies.During the discussion, it was noted that despite the preventive measures taken to combat drug addiction, this area requires further strengthening and systematic interdepartmental work, with an emphasis on youth and vulnerable groups of the population.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1017269?lang=kk

В ЗКО задержан вор-гастролер, подозреваемый в совершении кражи на сумму 1,6 млн тенге.Сотрудниками полиции задержан подозреваемый в совершении кражи в период с 11 мая по 8 июня в Уральске.Установлено, что подозреваемый арендовал одну из комнат в квартире, где проживала потерпевшая. Воспользовавшись доверительной обстановкой и свободным доступом, он тайно похитил денежные средства в размере 500 тысяч тенге, а также ювелирные изделия: четыре золотых кольца и серьги, серебряное кольцо и цепочку ручной работы. Общий ущерб составил 1 млн 600 тысяч тенге.В ходе розыскных мероприятий сотрудники полиции задержали злоумышленника. Им оказался молодой парень 2006 года рождения, уроженец Жамбылской области, который ранее неонакратно был судим за совершение аналогичных преступлении на терр тории Алматы и Актау. Часть похищенного изъята.По данному факту возбуждено уголовное дело. Проводятся следственные действия.Полиция призывает граждан проявлять бдительность при сдаче жилья в аренду, а также ограничивать доступ к личным ценностям посторонним лицам.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/qriim/press/news/details/1017129?lang=kk

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The Department of Culture of the Akimat of Kostanay region announces a republican creative competition among sculptors for the best working projects of the building in honor of the 140th anniversary of the birth of poet and writer Mirzhakyp Dulatov.The purpose of the competition is to determine the best working designs of structures in the amount of at least three works.Work projects are accepted from the moment of publication of the announcement within a month.Detailed conditions of the republican creative contest for the best work projects are posted on the websites https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-madeniet?lang=ru, https://murakst.kz.Terms of the contest.For more information, please call: 8 (7142) 54-10-29, 54-10-69 Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1016739?lang=kk

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Astana, June 11, 2025 – As part of implementation of the Cooperation Plan between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan and Belarus consultations on foreign policy planning issues were held at department directors’ level.The Kazakh side was represented by Alim Kirabayev, Director of the Department of Foreign Policy Analysis and Strategic Planning of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, and the Belarusian side was represented by Vyacheslav Kachanov, Head of the Main Information and Analytical Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus.During consultations, parties exchanged experience in foreign policy planning field, “compared notes” on current issues on the international and regional agenda, and confirmed the strategic nature of relations between the countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1016550?lang=kk

Kostanay region is actively implementing large-scale reforms in the healthcare sector aimed at improving the availability and quality of medical care. All initiatives are being implemented in accordance with the instructions of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and cover key areas: from infrastructure modernization and digitalization to personnel strengthening.New infrastructure — closer to the patientThere are 450 public and 22 private medical institutions in the region. Today, Kostanay region is entering an active phase of transformation of the medical system, focused on practical results.One of the significant projects will be the opening of a new polyclinic No. 6 in the Yubileyny microdistrict of Kostanay. The facility was built at the expense of private investments in the amount of 5 billion tenge and is designed to serve over 30 thousand people. This will significantly relieve the burden on existing institutions and increase the availability of primary health care.Major repairs of the maternity hospital of Arkalyk regional hospital are being completed as part of the national project "Modernization of rural healthcare". The project cost is 1.2 billion tenge. In addition, more than 1 billion tenge was allocated for the reconstruction of a polyclinic in the city of Zhitikara, with a total area of more than 5,300 square meters.Modern equipment is the basis of diagnosis and treatmentBy the end of this year, medical institutions in the region will receive new equipment worth 7.2 billion tenge. The list includes:sanitary vehicles,anesthesia and respiratory equipment,ventilators,inpatient ultrasound of expert class,video endoscopic and X-ray equipment,angiographic installations and other high-tech systems.These purchases will significantly expand the diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities of healthcare institutions.Human resources decide everything: support and involvement of specialistsThe region's healthcare system employs over 14,000 medical workers, including1,855 doctorsand 5,741 mid-level specialists.,2,641 representatives of junior medical staff,3,560 other employees.In 2025, the region was replenished with 57 doctors and 137 secondary specialists. Lifting payments and additional support measures are provided to attract young professionals.Digitalization is a step into the futureMedical institutions are switching to digital solutions: electronic outpatient cards, temporary disability sheets, automated accounting systems, and telemedicine consultations are being introduced. This is especially true in remote areas where face-to-face admission is limited.Special attention is paid to the Social Wallet project in the eGov Mobile application. Through it, patients receive free medicines with electronic prescriptions. Since the beginning of the implementation, over 330 thousand prescriptions have been written, of which about 76% are using a QR code.The patient is at the center of the systemThe reforms are aimed at introducing the principle of patient-centricity: reducing queues, improving communication between doctors and patients, and increasing trust in the system. Citizens' satisfaction surveys are regularly conducted, on the basis of which management decisions are made. A patient support service is available for feedback.Kostanay region demonstrates a systematic and sustainable approach to healthcare reform. The main pillars are investments, modern technologies and human capital. The main goal is to make medical care truly affordable, high—quality and modern for every resident of the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1016464?lang=kk

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Фонд развития предпринимательства «Даму» при поддержке холдинга «Байтерек» и Министерства национальной экономики объявляет о запуске новой программы льготного кредитования «Өрлеу».Данный инструмент направлен на поддержку микро-, малого и среднего бизнеса. Приоритетные сектора экономики для льготного кредитования – обрабатывающая промышленность, транспорт и складирование, туризм, образование, здравоохранение.По новой программе льготного кредитования ставка вознаграждения для конечного заемщика составит не более 12,6% годовых. Общий объем средств по программе составит 750 млрд тенге, из которых 300 млрд тенге будут выделены Фондом, а 450 млрд тенге – привлечены в рамках софинансирования со стороны банков второго уровня.Программа «Өрлеу» предусматривает выдачу льготных займов на инвестиционные цели, пополнение оборотных средств и рефинансирование действующих кредитов, выданных не ранее 1 января 2025 года.Основные условия:максимальная сумма займа - до 7 млрд тенге на инвестиции, до 3,5 млрд тенге на оборотные средства;ставка вознаграждения - не более 12,6% годовых;срок финансирования:- до 10 лет на инвестиционные цели,- на пополнение оборотных средств – не более 3 лет,- на рефинансирование кредитов - не более остатка срока финансируемой задолженности.Программа «Өрлеу» нацелена на стимулирование предпринимательской деятельности через предоставление льготных кредитов в приоритетных секторах экономики. Это:- обрабатывающая промышленность (в том числе производство продуктов питания, текстильных изделий, одежды, продуктов химической промышленности, основных фармацевтических продуктов и фармацевтических препаратов, резиновых и пластмассовых изделий, электрического оборудования, мебели и др.),- транспорт и складирование (грузовые и пассажирские перевозки, услуги складирования и др.), - туризм (предоставление услуг гостиницами, кемпингами и др.), - образование (школьное и дошкольное, имеющие государственные заказы),- здравоохранение (медцентры, многопрофильные клиники).Для участия в программе «Өрлеу» предпринимателям необходимо обращаться непосредственно к кредиторам. На данном этапе соответствующие соглашения подписаны с Freedom Bank, Банк ЦентрКредит и Halyk bank.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1015883?lang=kk

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During a working visit to Kostanay region, Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aidarbek Saparov got acquainted with the progress of phytosanitary measures to protect farmland from herd locusts. Together with the regional authorities, an inspection of key facilities involved in pest control was conducted, and preventive measures were discussed with representatives of farms and contractors.As of today, cultivation is actively underway in five districts of Kostanay region — a total of 322.85 thousand hectares have been covered, which is 49.7% of the planned area. The operations involve 59 units of specialized equipment, including agricultural drones, ultralight aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems. The effectiveness of the drugs used is estimated at 82%.The Minister inspected the quality of air treatments, assessed the technical equipment and stressed the importance of efficiency at all stages — from monitoring to the application of drugs."In Kostanay region, the work is clearly organized: we are on schedule, there are no delays. Our key task is to prevent the spread of pests. This is a systematic work that directly affects the sustainability of agriculture and food security of the country," said Aidarbek Saparov.Representatives of the farms also confirmed their readiness to complete the treatments on time. According to Saken Berdybaev, head of the Berdybaev peasant farm, even in the absence of a direct threat to crops, it is important to act proactively.:"Yes, there are locusts, but the foci are isolated. We carry out regular inspections and immediately go out for processing at the first signs of pests. This is a normal working approach," he stressed.In addition, during the visit, the minister visited facilities implemented under the program for scaling up the experience of the North Kazakhstan region in the field of dairy farming. Three new dairy farms have already been commissioned in the region, and three more projects are in the final stages of construction. Initiatives are being implemented for the deep processing of mare's milk with a focus on export to countries near and far abroad.Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov noted that the region relies on modern agricultural technologies, production discipline and sustainable agricultural development. A systematic approach allows not only to respond promptly to challenges, but also to confidently increase production potential.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1015698?lang=kk

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The active development of an investment project to create bauxite processing in Kostanay region continues.Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov met with Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chinese corporation East Hope Group, Mr. Liu Yongxing, one of the most influential entrepreneurs in China according to Forbes.Two days earlier, Mr. Liu Yongxing held talks with Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, after which he arrived in Kostanay region to continue business negotiations on the spot.During the meeting, the key parameters of a large-scale investment project were discussed, which includes:• construction of a mining and processing plant for bauxite processing with a capacity of up to 2 million tons per year at the first stage;• creation of all necessary engineering and logistics infrastructure;• Gradual expansion of production using renewable energy technologies and principles of circular economy.It is planned that the project will be implemented in three stages.Kostanay region offers all the necessary conditions: access to water, gas and electricity networks, railways and highways. Additionally, the possibility of creating a special economic zone with tax and administrative preferences is being considered.According to Akim of the region Kumar Aksakalov, the implementation of this project will be a strategic step for the entire northern region of Kazakhstan.:"We have everything we need — natural resources, infrastructure, transport logistics and full support at all levels. We are ready to provide conditions for the placement of the entire production complex and project support at all stages."Negotiations on the project have been conducted over the past year with the participation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan. To date, significant progress has been made in agreeing on investment parameters, and the parties are discussing specific solutions and implementation stages.The project corresponds to the priorities outlined by the Head of State for the formation of a diversified, high-tech and environmentally oriented economy. Its implementation will create new jobs, strengthen export potential and create a new growth point for the entire industrial system of the country.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1015687?lang=kk

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АО «Институт экономических исследований», подведомственная организация Министерства национальной экономики РК, стал победителем престижной международной премии FocusEconomics Analyst Forecast Awards 2024, заняв 1-е место в категории «Kazakhstan Current Account».Премия ежегодно присуждается за наивысшую точность макроэкономических прогнозов в более чем 130 странах. По итогам 2024 года Институт продемонстрировал выдающиеся результаты, заняв лидирующую позицию среди десятков международных аналитических центров, инвестиционных банков и исследовательских агентств. Кроме того, Институт вошёл в число лучших в обобщённых секторах «Real and External Sector» и «Overall Categories», подтверждая высокий уровень охвата и точности предоставляемых прогнозов.Особо стоит отметить, что в 2023 году Институт занял 2-е место в категории «Exchange Rate», что свидетельствует о последовательности и профессионализме в сфере макроэкономического анализа.Организатор премии - FocusEconomics, ведущий мировой поставщик консенсус-прогнозов и аналитики, - высоко оценил вклад Института в формирование глобального аналитического поля. В частности, были отмечены глубина аналитики, научная обоснованность прогнозов и стабильное участие казахстанского учреждения в международных исследованиях.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1015243?lang=kk