The Ministry of Labor and People's Social Protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan announces that in 2025 the contest will be held on the republican contest "Labour Path". Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kievskaya Street 1, e-mail address g.kabayeva@akimvko.gov.kz, phone number 8/7232/205120. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/957258

Akimat of Karagandy region invites creative and talented residents to participate in the contest on creating symbols of the region.For more than 20 years, the emblem (logo) designed by Tolegen Abilkasov, a member of the Union of Artists, was used to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the region. According to archival information, his project won the competition. After removing the number 70, this logo began to be used at all meetings and ceremonial events. Now it's time to update it.The main requirements for the project:- taking into account the principles of social harmony and strengthening of unity;- compliance with heraldic standards;- showing the national traditions, historical, cultural, natural and socio-economic features of the Karaganda region;- being a unique work that has not been used before; not to violate copyrights and not allow plagiarism.- the use of national-ethnographic elements (ornaments) is allowed:- the use of images of the state flag and coat of arms, as well as religious, tribal and pedigree signs is prohibited.Only citizens of Kazakhstan are allowed to participate. There may be collective works. If the project is created by several individuals, all of them are considered to be its authors.The principles of development of the project of regional symbols are approved by the order of the Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 503-NK of October 30, 2024.The application for participation in the competition should be submitted in paper and electronic format in Kazakh and Russian languages ​​to the Department of Internal Policy of the Karaganda region at the following address: Karaganda city, Alikhanov St., 13, Cabinet No. 408. Electronic copies should be sent to e.ospanova@karaganda-region.gov.kz, n.zhunisov@karaganda-region.gov.kz. The application form can be downloaded here.The deadline for submission is June 12, 2025. Then it was presented to the public for discussion. The project with the most votes will be sent to the expert council under the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In case of a positive conclusion, the emblem will be approved by the regional maslikhat.For information, contact: (8-7212) 50-44-31, 8-700-589-89-28 (Noyan Zhunisov); (8-7212) 50-45-09, 8-775-655-36-09 (Elvira Ospanova)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/954919

Astana, April 11, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Alibek Bakaev, held a meeting with the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Kazakhstan, Nauman Bashir Bhatti.During the meeting, the parties held an in-depth discussion on the current state and future prospects of Kazakh-Pakistani partnership, and exchanged views on key issues of the international agenda.Special attention was given to the schedule of planned bilateral visits and events at various levels throughout the current year. The parties noted the positive dynamics of high-level contacts.In this context, the importance of the upcoming meeting of the Kazakhstan-Pakistan Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation was emphasized, as it plays a key role in advancing the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation.Both sides highlighted the need to further develop mutually beneficial cooperation in the fields of energy, trade and economic relations, as well as transit and transport connectivity.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/975554?lang=kk

Astana, April 11, 2025 – A meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan to discuss the results of the Framework Cooperation Program for Sustainable Development between Kazakhstan and the United Nations for 2024.In addition, the main parameters of the new cooperation program for 2026-2030 were presented, also taking into account the opening of the UN Regional Center for Sustainable Development for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty.The focus of the program will be on the key areas such as empowering people and strong institutions; sustainable and inclusive economy; sustainable environment; strengthening social cohesion.The discussion was attended by the UN country team, representatives of government agencies, and non-governmental organizations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/975544?lang=kk

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Addis Ababa, October 14, 2025 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Zhalgas Adilbayev presented his credentials to Taye Atske-Selassie the President of Ethiopia.During the solemn ceremony, Ambassador conveyed the greetings and warm wishes of Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kazakhstan, and emphasized Kazakhstan's readiness for the further strengthening of comprehensive and mutually beneficial cooperation with Ethiopia.President of Ethiopia in his turn expressed his confidence in further strengthening of friendly ties between Kazakhstan and Ethiopia and wished to the Ambassador success during his diplomatic mission.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1086771?lang=kk

The 17th meeting of the Commission on Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, chaired by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tileuberdi was held on November 18, 2019.The meeting agenda of the Commission included the implementation of global anti-nuclear and other foreign policy initiatives of the First President of Kazakhstan, Elbasy Nursultan Nazarbayev, strengthening of the country’s nuclear and biological security, as well as enhancement of the export control system and interaction with the international community.Moreover, the Commission supervises the launch of the IAEA Low Enriched Uranium Bank in Kazakhstan and the training of relevant specialists.Ministers and heads of agencies participating in the meeting of the Commission informed about the progress in the implementation of the instructions given in the previous period. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/35761?lang=kk

On November 13-14, 2019, a regional meeting of experts was held in Almaty to promote measures to nationalize and localize the gender goals of sustainable development (SDGs).The meeting, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, together with UN Women, was aimed at uniting the efforts of governments, the UN system, civil society, the private sector and other stakeholders in order to mobilize all available resources to fulfill the gender equality commitments under the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda.In his speech, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Ashikbayev noted that a three-year project “Assistance in the Nationalization of Gender Goals of Sustainable Development in Central Asia” has been implemented to support national efforts to fulfill gender goals and indicators of the 2030 Agenda.The project has empowered national partners to formulate a holistic approach to nationalizing and localizing SDGs, with an emphasis on promoting gender equality and women's rights, strengthening regional dialogue and cooperation, and expanding the capacity of civil society in Central Asian countries to monitor the implementation of the SDGs for gender equality.The event was attended by representatives of state bodies, civil society, the non-governmental sector of Central Asian countries, as well as international experts.On the sidelines of the conference, Mr Ashikbayev met with the UN Women Deputy Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia Blerta Cela, and discussed the pressing issues of cooperation with UN Women, in particular, the implementation of promising projects in the field of gender policy.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/35693?lang=kk

On November 14-15, 2019, in Moscow, the latest round of consular consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation took place, with the participation of the relevant authorities of the two countries.During the meeting, the parties discussed pressing issues of cooperation in order to protect the rights and interests of the two states, as well as to implement bilateral and multilateral agreements and conventions in the consular and legal field.Following the consultations, the parties confirmed their intentions to continue bilateral relations on consular issues on a regular basis.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/35690?lang=kk

NUR-SULTAN, November 14, 2019 – Kazakhstan and Italy are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the bilateral Agreement on Strategic Partnership signed on November 5, 2009 in Rome. The successful implementation of this important document for Kazakh-Italian relations document was discussed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Roman Vassilenko and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy Manlio Di Stefano, who is currently on a working visit to Nur-Sultan. Delegations examined the conditions and prospects of enhancing political cooperation, as well as reaffirming their common positions of interaction in the international arena.Cooperation in trade, economic activity and investment were particularly emphasized. Moreover, they separately highlighted the transport and logistics potential of Kazakhstan, as well as the importance of cooperation between Kazakhstan, Italy and China within the context of the implementation of the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative.The ratification by the Senate of Italy of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and Kazakhstan was noted in a particularly positive light. During the course of his visit, the Italian diplomat also met with Governor of the Astana International Financial Center Kairat Kelimbetov, and the leadership of the Ministries of Finance, Agriculture and Ecology.In addition, Mr Di Stefano spoke at the Kazakh-Italian business forum, organized in cooperation with the Sovereign Wealth Fund Samruk-Kazyna JSC.For reference: Italy takes the second place among the trading partners of Kazakhstan and the first place among partners from the EU countries. Between January and September of 2019, mutual trade amounted to $6.9 billion ($5.9 billion in exports and $1 billion in imports). At the same time, the volume of direct Italian investments to Kazakhstan’s economy has reached $5.8 billion since 2005. There are 164 enterprises with Italian participation registered.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/35687?lang=kk

Nur-Sultan, 2019, November 13 - The First Kazakh-Italian business forum was held in Nur-Sultan. The event, organized as part of the working visit of the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Italian Republic Manlio Di Stefano to Kazakhstan, was attended by over 200 representatives of business circles, national companies, government bodies of the two countries.During the forum, prospects for the development of projects in the field of energy, renewable energy, the petrochemical, manufacturing and agricultural sectors were discussed. Italian businessmen operating in Kazakhstan shared their impressions of activities in our country and recommended that the representatives of the Italian business community study objectively the business opportunities in the Republic of Kazakhstan, as the conditions for investors were found to be comfortable.In his speech, Italian Deputy Foreign Minister Manlio Di Stefano noted that over the years of Independence and the transition to a market economy, Kazakhstan has managed to achieve significant successes, ensuring stable economic development and a favorable investment climate, and a high level of successful and effective relations between Kazakhstan and Italy has been achieved."I am sure that today's business forum will give impetus to the development of economies and business ties between the two countries. We have huge opportunities to expand trade, economic and investment cooperation, " said Mr. Manlio Di Stefano. In his turn, Ambassador-at-large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Yerlan Khairov underlined that Kazakhstan and Italy have great potential for increasing investment cooperation, urging businessmen of the two countries to actively establish business contacts and implement investment projects.“Between our countries there is considerable potential for expanding and deepening bilateral partnerships in the economic sphere, especially in the three priority sectors, such as alternative energy, agriculture and digitalization. In our country, the national company KAZAKH INVEST operates, which works on the principle of "one window" for current and potential foreign investors, providing support for investment projects from the idea to its implementation. In general, I express my readiness to provide comprehensive support to both foreign and national investors, ”said the speakerV khode foruma obsuzhdeny voprosy sotrudnichestva v realizatsii proyektov mashinostroyeniya i produktov pitaniya. Krome togo, kazakhstanskaya storona ne tol'ko prezentovala svoi vozmozhnosti na polyakh foruma, no i provela ryad rabochikh vstrech s ital'yanskimi partnerami v formate B2B.During the forum, issues of cooperation in the implementation of engineering projects and food products were discussed. In addition, the Kazakh side not only presented its capabilities on the sidelines of the forum, but also held a number of working meetings with Italian partners in B2B format.For example, representatives of Pavlodar Social-Entrepreneurship Corporation JSC held talks with the management of Naba Carni companies on the implementation of a joint project for the processing of horse meat in the territory of the Pavlodar region. Also, an agreement was reached between the delegation of the Pavlodar SEC and the Rota Guido company to consider an investment project in the development of the agro-industrial complex.During the forum, the parties noted that the agreements reached and the decisions given gave impetus to enhance bilateral economic cooperation, as well as outlined new opportunities and prospects for partnership between business circles of both states.The first Kazakh-Italian business forum was organized by the Embassy of the Italian Republic in the Republic of Kazakhstan, JSC " NC "KAZAKH INVEST", JSC " SWF "Samruk-Kazyna" and the company "ITA italian trade agency". It will be remembered that Italy is the largest trading partner of Kazakhstan among the countries of the European Union and one of the leading investors in the economy of our country.By today,   the volume of Italian investments in the Kazakh economy is 6.6 billion US dollars. The foreign trade turnover of Kazakhstan with Italy for 8 months of 2019 amounted to 6.7 billion US dollars. Totally, in Kazakhstan work about 270 companies with the participation of Italian capital. It should be noted that the forum was held in the spirit of mutual understanding and trust, the parties noted that the agreements reached and the decisions taken gave impetus to the activation of bilateral economic cooperation, as well as outlined new opportunities and prospects for partnership between the business circles of both States.  JSC "National company "KAZAKH INVEST" is a subordinate organization of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. "KAZAKH INVEST", acting as a "single negotiator" on behalf of the Government of the country, provides a full range of services to support investment projects, including registration, obtaining various permits and approvals necessary for the implementation of investment activities in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan's exports are fuel and raw materials (crude oil and gas condensate, petroleum products derived from bituminous minerals, fuel oil, and wheat. The second most important group are metals and their products (zinc, gold, copper and ferroalloys).The main commodity groups imported from Italy are consumer goods, and machinery and equipment predominate.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/35684?lang=kk

BRUSSELS, November 13, 2019 – The leadership of Kazakhstan is committed to further enhancing cooperation with the European Union, and with the start of the new European Commission and the full entry into force of a large-scale agreement between Kazakhstan and the EU, this cooperation will receive a new significant impetus. This was stated by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Roman Vassilenko, in Brussels, during a roundtable discussion held on November 13 at the Euractiv media agency on the topic “New Kazakh leadership: What impact for EU-Kazakhstan relations?” Additional speakers at the event included Andris Ameriks, Member of the European Parliament and Deputy Head of the European Parliament's delegation on relations with Central Asian countries, Samuel Vesterbye, Managing Director of the European Neighborhood Council, Philippe van Amersfoort, Deputy Head of the Central Asia Division at the European External Relations Service, as well as Jocelyn Guitton, Policy Coordinator for Kazakhstan of the DG Trade of the European Commission. The roundtable discussion was also attended by the European Commission, representatives of the diplomatic missions of the EU member states in Brussels, European expert community and the media.Roman Vassilenko introduced the audience to the first results of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s achievements, the main provisions of his first State of the Nation Address, as well as the priorities of his domestic and foreign policies. He pointed out that 2019 was an important year in the history of bilateral relations in light of the adoption of a new Strategy for Central Asia and the ratification of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA) between Kazakhstan and the EU, signed on December 21, 2015. Confirming the commitment of the country's leadership to further enhancing the cooperation with the European Union, the Kazakh diplomat expressed his confidence that with the assumption of a new European Commission and the full entry into force of the EPCA, relations with Kazakhstan will receive a new significant impetus.Andris Ameriks pointed out that Kazakhstan is one of the key partners of the EU in Central Asia both in terms of political and economic cooperation, and in terms of regional security.In turn, Philippe van Amersfoort welcomed the reforms in Kazakhstan aimed at strengthening the rule of law and the work of the recently created dialogue platform between Kazakhstan and the EU on economic and business issues with the participation of the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, which helps to build and diversify trade and economic cooperation.Jocelyn Guitton drew attention to the fact that Kazakhstan is the largest trading partner of the EU among the countries of Central Asia: 86% of trade between the EU and the Central Asian region is accounted for by our country. He added that the transit and transport potential of Kazakhstan as a country between Asia and Europe could be a powerful driver of the country's economic growth.Samuel Vesterbye, who had the opportunity to observe presidential elections in Kazakhstan in June 2019, noted the importance of wide-spread involvement of civil society in the processes of modernizing the country's social and political life.The participants of the event were unanimous in their opinion that the effective implementation of the EPCA will be key to expanding economic ties and increasing trade between Kazakhstan and the European Union, attracting European technologies and investments and creating new jobs.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/35683?lang=kk

BRUSSELS, November 12, 2019 – The Berlaymont, the central headquarters of the European Commission, hosted an official ceremony of the European Union's joint educational program for training Afghan women in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.The event was attended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan Abdulaziz Kamilov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Roman Vassilenko, Ambassador of Afghanistan to the EU Nazifullah Salarzai, the leadership of the European External Action Service, the EU Directorate-General for International Cooperation and Development, as well as high representatives of UNDP and UN Women. In his statement, Deputy Minister Vassilenko reaffirmed that promoting stability in Afghanistan and establishing a regional peace zone in Central Asia was one of the most important priorities of Kazakhstan’s foreign policy. The trilateral educational program between the EU, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan should help to achieve this goal by supporting the empowerment of Afghan women. This initiative enables the training of 40 Afghan female students in higher educational institutions of Kazakhstan until 2025. The training will cover agriculture, applied statistics and mining. Ten more girls will study agriculture in Uzbekistan. Deputy Minister Vassilenko thanked the EU for supporting Kazakhstan's proposal to launch this program, in particular, for allocating 2 million euros to fund it. Moreover, he expressed gratitude to UNDP and UN Women for the practical implementation of the program.According to him, “the program is an excellent example of how Central Asian countries can, in  light of a new vision of cooperation and understanding, jointly propose and implement effective solutions for the benefit of the overall development of the region.” Moreover, this initiative demonstrates the willingness of Brussels and the Central Asian capitals to offer effective solutions for the practical implementation of the new EU Strategy for Central Asia.The Kazakh diplomat noted that in his statement at the 74th session of the UNGA in New York in September, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed to establish a Regional Centre for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Almaty, which would cover both Central Asia and Afghanistan. It is symbolic that the program for Afghan women covers, in one way or another, six of the seventeen goals – quality education (Goal 4), gender equality (Goal 5), decent work and economic growth (Goal 8), reduced inequality (Goal 10), peace, justice and strong institutions(Goal 16) and partnerships for the Goals (Goal 17).“Hopefully, in the near future this program proves its worth and success, which will allow us to work on its expansion, as previously planned. And we expect it to serve as a prototype for new mechanisms of cooperation in Eurasia, Central Asia, with the European Union, especially with regard to and in cooperation with Afghanistan,” the Deputy Minister said. Significantly, both Foreign Minister Kamilov and Deputy Minister Vassilenko in their statements unanimously called on the international community to see in Afghanistan the source of new opportunities rather than problems. At the ceremony, speakers of the European External Action Service, UNDP and other organizations, as well as the Ambassador of Afghanistan to the EU expressed their appreciation and gratitude to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan for initiating and implementing this program. They highlighted Kazakhstan's contribution to the stabilization of Afghanistan within its membership in the UN Security Council in 2017-2018, primarily during its presidency of the Security Council in January 2018.At the ceremony, UNDP presented a short video featuring Afghan girls participating in the program, as well as inspiring interviews with them about great opportunities that education in Kazakhstan will offer them. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/35681?lang=kk