Astana, April 8, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu held a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Timothy Musa Kabba, who arrived in Astana for his first official visit.During the conversation, the ministers discussed a wide range of issues, including political, economic and cultural-humanitarian cooperation with a focus on expanding bilateral contacts.In this context, the sides confirmed their readiness to intensify efforts to improve the legal framework and to advance the practice of mutual visits at various levels.“Despite the geographical distance, we are interested in developing cooperation based on trust and equality. There is significant potential for fruitful collaboration in areas such as trade, transport and logistics, healthcare, agriculture, and other key sectors,” emphasized Minister Nurtleu.It was noted that Kazakhstan ranks among the top ten largest grain producers in the world and is interested in using the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route for the delivery of grains, cereals, oilseeds, high-quality meat and organic products to African countries.Additionally, the ministers discussed cooperation in the field of information technology and digitalization, particularly based on the Central Asia’s largest IT startup park, Astana Hub. A memorandum of understanding was signed in this regard last year, and Kazakhstan, through its KazAID development agency, has transferred e-Gov component elements to Sierra Leone.The Kazakh Foreign Minister expressed sincere gratitude to his colleague for the support and co-sponsoring of the UN General Assembly resolution regarding the establishment of the UN Regional Centre for Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty. He also emphasized Astana’s readiness to further strengthen cooperation in the field of sustainable development and continue active participation in international initiatives.The interlocutors also exchanged views on current issues on the international agenda and agreed to continue active coordination of efforts at various levels.Following the negotiations, the parties signed the Roadmap for Cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Sierra Leone.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/971930?lang=kk

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Members of the Republican Youth Forum participated in a tree planting initiative at the botanical garden of Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University. This event, part of the Taza Kazakhstan initiative, saw delegations from various regions planting young trees. The forum attendees highlighted the significance of environmental conservation and expressed their commitment to enhancing the ecological awareness among youth and advocating for nature protection. It is noteworthy that the region is currently hosting a forum to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan. Participants will have the opportunity to visit the Baikonur Cosmodrome to witness a rocket launch and explore a museum that showcases the evolution of the space industry, its milestones, and the history of the first cosmodrome. A ceremonial flag transfer for the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan and the "Youth Assembly" intended for space will also occur. Additionally, guests will explore the museum located in the Korkyt Ata Memorial Complex, which is a remarkable example of architectural artistry. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/971473?lang=kk

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Akim of the region, Nurlybek Nalibayev, met with Senate member Nuriya Niyazova and Timur Dzhumurbayev, chairman of the republican public association "Assembly of Zhastary." The meeting focused on the work done in the region to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan and the tasks ahead. It was noted that the region recognizes outstanding young individuals in education, science, sports, medicine, culture, and entrepreneurship, who contribute to the development of state youth policy, with the annual "Syr Umіti" award from the akim. To address the housing needs of young people, the "Syr Zhastary" program is being implemented, with KZT 1.2 billion allocated from the regional budget for loans through "Otbasy Bank." Each year, 100 young families participate in the regional youth housing program. Almost all district centers have established "Rukhaniyat" centers, where veterans' councils, women's councils, archives, museums, and youth centers operate under one roof. The Public Accords Cabinet is available for APK members. Additionally, ethnocultural associations in the regional center actively work in the Friendship House, while in the districts, they operate in the "Rukhaniyat" centers, enhancing interethnic relations. This year, construction of a new standard building for the Friendship House began on S. Beibarys Street in Kyzylorda, set to be completed by the end of the year. N. Niyazova and T. Dzhumurbayev highlighted the positive progress in the region, noting that all efforts will further strengthen friendship and harmony among young people and between different ethnic groups.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/971427?lang=kk

The Republican Youth Forum "Syr Eli - Dostyk Mekeni" began at the Friendship House to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan. More than one hundred active representatives of the RPO "Assembly of Zhastary" from all regions of the country participated.The forum included a plenary session with the akim of the region, Nurlybek Nalibayev; Nuriya Niyazova, a deputy of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Akerke Abylaikhan, deputy chairman of the Committee for Higher and Postgraduate Education of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education; and Timur Dzhumurbayev, chairman of the RPO "Assembly of Zhastary." N. Nalibayev congratulated the forum participants on the 30th anniversary of the APK and wished them success. He also shared good news: a new Friendship House is being built in Kyzylorda to mark the anniversary of the APK. This modern building for ethnocultural associations will help strengthen unity and solidarity in Kyzylorda. Additionally, on the holiday of unity of the people of Kazakhstan, May 1, the Creative Academy will open in the regional center.In her report, N. Niyazova discussed the implementation of state policy in the interethnic sphere, highlighting the role of the National Kurultai and the APK in strengthening the unity of the people of Kazakhstan. A. Abylaikhan emphasized the importance of knowing the history of the country and their region. She encouraged young people to be open to new experiences, confidently pursue new achievements, and contribute to the country's development. Meanwhile, T. Dzhumurbayev announced that flags featuring the emblem of the 30th anniversary of the APK and the logo of the "Assembly of Zhastary" will be sent into space on a spacecraft launched on April 8 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. Tomorrow, guests will take a tour of the Baikonur Cosmodrome and watch the rocket launch. At the Baikonur Museum, they will learn about the development of the space industry, the space achievements of our country, and the history of the first cosmodrome. The flags of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan and the youth wing of the Assembly will be officially sent into space. Thus, the flag with the emblem of the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan will rise into space for the first time.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/971415?lang=kk

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Today in Brussels, the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr. Madi Takiyev met with the Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Finance and Pensions of the Kingdom of Belgium, Mr. Jan Jambon.During the meeting, Mr. Madi Takiyev congratulated Mr. Jan Jambon on his recent appointment to high public office and expressed confidence in his successful and productive work for the further strengthening of financial cooperation between the two countries.Minister Takiyev emphasized Kazakhstan’s interest in expanding mutually beneficial partnerships and increasing the volume of bilateral trade.The parties agreed to continue bilateral engagement and to sign a corresponding Memorandum of Cooperation between the Ministries of Finance.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/971245?lang=kk

On June 19, Kazakh Foreign Minister Kairat Abdrakhmanov held a meeting with a head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (Minister) of Switzerland Didier Burkhalter.K. Abdrakhmanov noted a high level of political and economic partnership between the two countries and stressed that Switzerland is one of the major trade and investment partners of Kazakhstan, bilateral trade turnover accounted for 2.8 billion USD in 2016.In the context of interaction within the UN, K. Abdrakhmanov emphasised the relevance of initiatives put forward by President Nursultan Nazarbayev at the 70th Session of the UN General Assembly including the proposals to convene a conference designed to reaffirm the principles of the international law, transfer of 1 percent of military budget of countries to the UN Development Fund as well as to establish a unified global network to counter terrorism.D. Burkhalter highly appreciated the role of Kazakhstan at the international arena including within the Astana process aimed at settling the situation in Syria. He said that Switzerland is ready for active cooperation with Kazakhstan on a wide range of regional issues including sustainable use of water resources in Central Asia.The same day in Astana, heads of foreign ministries of Kazakhstan and Switzerland made a speech at the Third International Conference titled “Blue peace Central Asia: Dialogue for 2030 – Water Security and Inclusive Growth” attended by experts from Central Asia and Switzerland.According to K. Abdrakhmanov, Central Asia presents a united front against many problems of the region and the entire world. “We observe positive dynamics in the dialog development in the region on water resources challenges and welcome Switzerland joining this process as it has an extensive experience in this issue,” he added.Water deficit is considered as one of ten major global challenges. On that basis, the main objective of Kazakhstan is providing water for the population and industry due to the use of water saving technologies, increasing the efficiency of water management as well as guaranteeing security of water ecosystems.D. Burkhalter pointed out that headwaters of many European rivers begin in Switzerland and expressed readiness of the country to share the experience with countries of Central Asia on issues related to increasing the quality of water management.“We intend to analyse the process, intensify a political dialog and assist in addressing water issues in the region,” stressed the Swiss Foreign Minister.Previous conferences with participation of Switzerland and Central Asian countries on sustainable use of water resources were held in November 2014 in Basel and in September 2016 in Almaty.D. Burkhalter also visited the Swiss pavilion at the EXPO-2017 exhibition, in which the alpine country takes an active part.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/21387?lang=kk

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Distinguished Representatives of the Media,The 5th high-level meeting of the Astana Process on Syria will take place on 4-5 July 2017.Journalists are invited to provide media-coverage of the plenary session which is to be held on 5 July at the «Rixos President Astana» Hotel (time of the beginning of the session will be announced additionally).In order to get accredited it is necessary to send a filled accreditation form (attached hereto) and a scanned copy of a passport, under the “Syrian talk” email subject, to the accreditation@mfa.kz email address, by 12 p.m. (time of Astana) 3 July.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/21204?lang=kk

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The parties discussed the issues of cooperation in the field of motor transport and set the quota for the exchange of permit forms for the coming year.According to the results of 9 months of 2017, the volume of transport between the two countries increased by 37.8 thousand tons compared to the corresponding period of 2016, i.e. from 166 thousand tons to 204 thousand tons. The main transported goods are vehicles, mechanisms and equipment, plant products, chemical production products. The parties agreed to set the exchange of pre-authorization documents for two-way transportation and transit in 2018 in the amount of 12,250 copies for Kazakhstani citizens and 6,000 copies for Germans. It was agreed that 1000 copies of permit documents from third countries/countries will be issued to both parties.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/26240?lang=kk

In order to fulfill the instructions of the Head of State on the development of interregional cooperation and the Kazakhstan content by the akimats of the regions of the republic, work is underway to establish mutually beneficial cooperation and support of domestic producers. So, within the framework of the V international investment forum "Aktobe Invest-2017", akim of Aktyubinsk and Kostanay regions Berdybek Saparbayev and Archimedes Mukhambetov signed a memorandum on interregional cooperation and industrial cooperation.Speaking at the forum, Archimedes Mukhambetov noted that - the main outcome of any forum is the signing of documents, memoranda, agreements. "Today we concluded memorandums on cooperation in the spheres of economy, industrialization, development of SMEs with the Aktobe region. A memorandum on cooperation in the field of culture was also signed, within which this year will be the Days of Kostanay region in the Aktobe region, next year will be the Days of the Aktyubinsk region in Kostanay. In addition, we intend to cooperate with the West Kazakhstan State Medical University in attracting specialists. Today in our region there is a shortage of qualified doctors, and we want to attract the staff of this university, "akim of Kostanay oblast informed. He also noted that a large delegation of Kostanay businessmen had arrived to participate in the forum in Aktobe. Many of them have successfully used the opportunity to expand the market for their products."For example, an agreement has been signed with Aktobe City Akimat, we will supply Kazakhstan-made elevators here. Many other suggestions. Most importantly, this forum, in accordance with the instruction of the Head of our state, strengthens interregional cooperation, "Archimedes Mukhambetov stressed.It should be noted that more than 500 people took part in the work of the forum "Aktobe Invest-2017". Among them Akim of Aktyubinsk region Berdybek Saparbayev, akim of Kostanai region Archimed Mukhambetov, governor of Orenburg region of the Russian Federation Yuri Berg, vice-minister for investments and development of Kazakhstan Erlan Khairov, leading foreign experts, heads of ministries and departments, national companies, financial institutions, and foreign enterprises. The main plenary session discussed the theme "EXPO-2017: The Impulse of Regional Development". Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/20813?lang=kk

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Minister of labor and social protection of the population of RK Berdibek Saparbayev during a working trip to Akmola region got acquainted with the work of the machine-building plant of JSC "Tynys", on the basis of which for the first time in the country it is planned to establish the production of wheelchairs with electric drive for persons with disabilities.The relevant agreement was previously concluded between the Ministry and the enterprise in order to improve the quality of rehabilitation services and meet the needs of persons with disabilities.Berdibek Saparbayev stressed that at the enlarged meeting of the government, the President of the country instructed to provide citizens with disabilities with all the necessary technical means and rehabilitation services, to increase the share of Kazakhstan content."Our duty is to provide people with disabilities with the necessary means and rehabilitation services. At the same time they should be of high quality and easy to use. If these samples are well established, will meet all the requirements and wishes, we will consider the issue of providing persons with disabilities with electric wheels in terms of the state order. Why do we need to import technical equipment, if we can establish the production of quality products in Kazakhstan," Saparbayev stressed.The first prototypes of wheelchairs with electric drive were handed to Dinara Aliyeva and Erlan Esken to disabled people of the first group since childhood."The new wheelchair is very comfortable. I've been dreaming about this one for a long time. Now with its help I will be able to move independently," Dinara Aliyeva said.According to the Director of the plant Kairat Kalmanbaev, domestic products are not inferior in quality to foreign analogues. In case of successful tests, the company intends to establish mass production of electric wheelchairs.The Ministry in the pilot mode in Aktobe region implemented a portal of social services, which will allow persons with disabilities independently choose the means and services of rehabilitation.The main scope of activities of the plant JSC "Tynys" – is production of components and assemblies for aircraft. The company manufactures heat transfer equipment, aircraft fire extinguishers, temperature detectors, valves, solenoids, thermostats, electronic control units, and ammunition for the security agencies, including flak jackets, shields, etc.In addition, the Minister visited Makinsk of Bulandinsky district, where he got acquainted with the work of the employment center.Today, there are 243 families recipients of addressed social assistance in the district, which is three times more than last year.The Minister noted the need to strengthen the coverage of citizens by active measures to promote employment, including recipients of ASA."In the region there are 9800 able-bodied citizens receiving ASA, of which only 10 percent fall under active measures to promote employment. Here you need to strengthen the work," Saparbayev said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/20630?lang=kk

The Ministry of labor and social protection of the population of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports that the competition is continued for the election of members of the Public Council on social and labor issues to replace the retired members until July 11, 2019 inclusive.The requirements and the list of documents for participation in the competition are available in the "Public Council" section of the website.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/20600?lang=kk