The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Korea and the Ministry of Water Management of the People's Republic of China signed a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation in the field of water resources for the first time. The corresponding agreement was signed at the 12th session of the Kazakhstan-China Cooperation Committee chaired by the First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Sklyar and the Deputy Prime Minister of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Ding Suesian. The document aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the areas of rational and sustainable use of water, introduction of modern technologies, allocation and development of alternative water sources, as well as exchange of experience and joint training of specialists. The two sides immediately began to develop a draft agreement. Cooperation in water resources issues contributes to the effective use of an important resource, the introduction of advanced technologies of water accounting and saving, and the improvement of the qualifications of water specialists", - said the Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/959836?lang=kk

It has been six years since Kassym-Jomart Kemeluly Tokayev led our country. During this time, Kazakhstan managed to achieve significant results in economic development, despite many challenges, from the coronavirus pandemic to global geopolitical tension, noted Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov's "Six years of progress: Kazakhstan on the path to sustainable development" in the article titled.In the article related to achievements in the field of health care, the main indicators of the life expectancy of Kazakhstanis are given. Thus, from 2019, life expectancy increased from 73 to 75 years. Overall mortality decreased by 7.8%, mother - by 26.3%, infant - by 15.8%. This was facilitated by increasing the efficiency of prevention and expanding screening coverage.In these six years, 955 healthcare facilities were built across the country. Among them are important institutions such as the National Scientific Oncology Center and the National Emergency Medical Coordination Center.Thanks to the ongoing special presidential program "Angsagan Baby" more than 9,000 babies will be born from 2021. came.Special attention is paid to increasing the personnel capacity of the health care system, especially in rural areas. For example, last year, on the initiative of the Head of State, a one-time cash payment of 8.5 million tenge was introduced to medical workers who came to work in rural settlements for a period of at least 5 years. There are affordable means of solving housing problems.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/959892?lang=kk

On March 28, 2025, Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan N. Kurmalaev will hold a meeting with the residents of Turkestan region.📍 The place and time of the meeting will be announced later.📩 You can ask your questions and suggestions during the meeting with the vice-minister or send them through the following communication channels:📱 WhatsApp: 8 (778) 592-39-55📧 Email: s.bulkebaeva@ecogeo.gov.kz📌 Sign up for a personal appointment in 2025 It will be held until March 26 (inclusive). To subscribe, please call 8 (778) 592-39-55.We invite all citizens to actively participate and ask their questions to the Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the RK!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/959536

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