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Rabat, February 28, 2025 – Within the framework of the official visit to the Kingdom of Morocco, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu held a number of meetings with representatives of leading Moroccan companies operating in various sectors of the economy.During the meeting with the president of the Zine Capital Invest, Nourreddine Zine, opportunities for cooperation in agriculture, food production and logistics were discussed.Talks with Driss Benomar, CEO of Alomra Group International, focused on the prospects of implementing innovative solutions in the field of security.During the meeting with Jawad Youssefi, President of Cadex Group, issues of cooperation in the field of technical maintenance of mining and metallurgical enterprises were considered.There was also a meeting with the founder of the Anfa Realities, Younes Essassi, during which they discussed joint projects in the field of construction.Minister Nurtleu noted that the Government of Kazakhstan will provide full support for the successful implementation of these initiatives and projects that contribute to the strengthening of economic and investment ties with Morocco.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/948899

Abuja, February 24, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov held meetings with senior officials from Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, and other key government agencies. These discussions as part of the official visit of the Kazakh delegation are aimed to enhance economic and political cooperation between the two nations.During talks with Permanent Secretary of Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dunoma Umar Ahmed, the two sides explored opportunities for strengthening collaboration on international platforms, including the UN, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and other multilateral formats. The discussions also covered economic cooperation, with an emphasis on boosting direct engagement between the business communities of both countries.Deputy Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan underscored the importance of strengthening ties with Nigeria, noting that the meeting between the presidents of Kazakhstan and Nigeria in Abu Dhabi in January 2025 set an ambitious pace for cooperation and outlined promising areas of engagement. “To enhance trade relations, we propose establishing direct connections between the business sectors of Kazakhstan and Nigeria, organizing trade missions, and addressing bilateral trade challenges together. Strengthening these ties will create new opportunities for business partnerships and deepen economic cooperation between our countries”, said Kuantyrov.In his meeting with Nigeria’s Minister of Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, the discussions focused on exploration, extraction, transportation, and refining of oil and petroleum products. Kazakhstan and Nigeria expressed interest in exploring potential deliveries of Kazakh oil for processing at Nigerian refineries. Minister Lokpobiri reaffirmed Nigeria’s strong interest in the partnership, highlighting that, despite being one of the world’s largest oil producers, Nigeria requires additional crude supplies to meet domestic demand and expand petroleum product exports.The Kazakh delegation also held talks with Nigeria’s Minister of Gas, Ekperikpe Ekpo, discussing potential collaboration in the natural gas sector, including supply agreements, gas processing technologies, and the involvement of Kazakh companies in developing Nigeria’s gas infrastructure. Minister Ekpo emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to transitioning to cleaner energy solutions, reducing carbon emissions, and building a sustainable economy.During a meeting with Permanent Secretary of Nigeria’s Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Nura Abba Rimi, investment opportunities in the mining sector were reviewed, particularly in exploration and processing of mineral resources. The Kazakh delegation expressed interest in leveraging innovative processing technologies and establishing joint production facilities.Additionally, Kazakhstan presented a list of over 300 product categories for export to Nigeria, while also expressing interest in direct imports of cocoa beans from Nigeria. Potential trade corridors for transporting goods between the two countries were discussed, with three possible routes currently under evaluation in cooperation with Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Transport.The visit also included a meeting with the Managing Director of NEXIM Nigeria, the country’s leading export-import financing institution. The discussions concluded with an agreement to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between NEXIM Nigeria and Kazakhstan’s Export Credit Agency, paving the way for future financial cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/945204

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Astana, February 24, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu held a meeting with the Ambassador of the French Republic to Kazakhstan Sylvain Guiaugué.During the discussion, the current state and future prospects of Kazakh-French cooperation in political, trade, economic, cultural, and humanitarian spheres were discussed.The parties assessed the progress made over the past year and highlighted the importance of implementing the agreements reached during the state visit of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to France in November 2024, as well as the outcomes of the two leaders’ participation in the One Water Summit in December 2024 in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).Moreover advancements in industrial development, energy, logistics, agriculture, healthcare, education, and culture within the framework of Kazakh-French cooperation were welcomed.The parties also reviewed the schedule of upcoming mutual visits and bilateral events planned for 2025 and exchanged views on key regional and global security issues. They underscored the importance of strengthening cooperation between Kazakhstan and France through the EU, UN, and other international organizations.At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further deepening the strategic partnership between Astana and Paris across all areas of mutual interest.Kazakhstan is France’s primary trade, economic, and investment partner in Central Asia. In 2024, trade turnover between the two countries increased by 31%, reaching 5,5 billion US dollars. French investments in the Kazakh economy total nearly 20 billion US dollars, and more than 200 companies with French capital currently operate in Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/944761

Astana, February 24, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Vassilenko held a meeting with members of the Croatian Sabor (Parliament), who arrived in Astana with a visit. The delegation was headed by Sanda Livija Maduna, a member of the Croatian Democratic Union.During the meeting, parties discussed ways to strengthen interparliamentary ties, expand political and trade-economic cooperation, and coordination within international organizations, including the OSCE and the Council of Europe.Particular attention was devoted to the importance of high-level reciprocal visits, which contribute to developing the partnership between Astana and Zagreb.Deputy Minister Vassilenko reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to deepening ties with Croatia, one of the country’s key partners in the Balkan region. He highlighted the importance of the visit by Croatian parliamentarians, as it opens new prospects for enhancing interparliamentary connections.The delegation of the Sabor of Croatia, in turn, agreed that the visit offers an excellent opportunity to thoroughly explore the potential of bilateral relations and expressed their readiness to support the advancement of active cooperation with Kazakhstan.The trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Croatia in 2024 amounted to 282 million US dollars, including exports - 254 million, imports - 28 million. In 2023, the turnover reached 432 million dollars. Currently, 18 companies with Croatian capital are registered in Kazakhstan, operating in the construction, food industry, services, and professional and scientific-technical sectors. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/944835

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Akim of Abai region Berik Uali began his working trip to the districts from Abai district, the sacred place where such great figures as Abai, Shakarim, and Mukhtar were born. During the trip, the regional head discussed the preparation for the 180th anniversary of Abai Kunanbayev and visited several socio-cultural facilities in the district.The regional head first visited the Abai-Shakarim mausoleum in Zhidebay and paid tribute to the greats. He visited the memorial complex, Abai's museum-house and service center. He visited Karaul Hill, Abai Park, and the district House of Culture, where the anniversary will be held, and got acquainted with the plan of events and new projects. The regional akim asked about all the issues in the district.District akim Meirzhan Smagulov asked for assistance in installing an antenna match device to provide Zhidebay with the Internet. According to him, despite the increase in the number of tourists visiting Zhidebay in recent years, there is a shortage of places to serve them. There is a lack of equipment to clean the territory of the memorial complex, and the salaries of the employees responsible for this are meager.The district akim also asked for assistance in paving the 21-kilometer road leading to the Kunanbai family cemetery in Akshoky and the Kunanbai Museum there. There is a demand for this. After all, the number of tourists visiting the sacred place is increasing day by day. The head of the region instructed to develop and submit a comprehensive plan for strengthening the infrastructure of Zhidebay and developing tourism in the region in the near future.“It is not for nothing that I began my first trip to the regions from the soil where the greats were born. This year is the 180th anniversary of Abai Kunanbayuly. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said in his New Year's greetings: “We must adequately celebrate the anniversary of the great Abai.” The government is undertaking a lot of work in this direction. As a region named after a thinker, the burden of responsibility is heavy on us. We must start preparing for the anniversary at a high level from now on. We will give priority to educational and instructive events,” the head of the region said.The regional akim also visited the Kunanbai cemetery in Akshoky, made a pilgrimage, and got acquainted with the work of the Kunanbai museum. He visited Borili, where the great writer Mukhtar Auezov was born, and saw the museum there.During his visit, the regional head also got acquainted with the work of the social service center being renovated in the Karaul village. The two-story building was donated to the state by Seyfolla Rakhimbayev, a native of the region, as part of the “Look at your village - know your citizen” project. Funds were allocated from the regional budget for the repair of the facility. Residents of the region will receive rehabilitation measures here. The regional akim instructed to complete the construction on time and improve the area around the building.“Today, I visited the historical and cultural facilities of the Abay district and got acquainted with all the current issues of the region. Currently, we are reviewing the regional budget. We fully support the district. "City and district akims should focus on attracting investment, not just on budget funds. Both the President and the Government attach special importance to this. Therefore, other districts should also work together with citizens who are passionate about their homeland, like Seyfolla Rakhimbayev, and mobilize them to improve the region where they grew up. This is a common task for all of us," the regional akim said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/943851

During a working visit to the Mersin province of the Republic of Turkey, a delegation led by the Governor of Zhambyl region, Erbol Karashukeyev, participated in the Kazakhstan-Turkey Investment Forum and held meetings with potential Turkish companies in the B2G format.For government agencies and business representatives of the Zhambyl region and Mersin province, the forum became an important platform for strengthening business ties and comprehensively discussing opportunities for cooperation in the field of trade and investment.Regional Governor Erbol Karashukeyev noted that such events will increase the interest of Turkish companies in expanding the scale of production in the Zhambyl region.The head of the region also spoke about the high investment potential and advantages of the Zhambyl region and reported on measures to support important investment projects within the framework of the implementation of the instructions of the President of the country, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. He also noted the favorable climatic conditions of the region, its logistically advantageous geographical location, and the abundance of natural resources, including for the development of metallurgy, chemistry, and construction industries.If we say that a favorable investment policy is being implemented in the region, then large projects worth $7 billion planned for three years can serve as evidence of this.Yerbol Karashukeyev called on Turkish companies to invest in the region, drawing attention to the huge potential in the areas of agricultural processing, tourism, construction, mining, creation of the production of cable products, ventilation and electrical equipment, pumps, as well as insulating materials.- We are ready to support interested investors, provide wide-ranging preferences, and provide them with industrial premises with ready-made infrastructure. The construction of premises with an area of ​​​​40 thousand square meters is nearing completion. This year, another 100 thousand square meters is planned to be built. A separate department has been created to work with Turkey in the Zhambyl Invest Directorate, which is engaged in supporting investment projects, the regional akim said.During the forum, the parties discussed the project to build a nuclear power plant in the territory of Mersin province, which has influenced the development of additional industries and increased the competitiveness of the economy.The Zhambyl delegation expressed interest in considering the best practices of Turkish partners.Deputy Chairman of the Mersin Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mustafa Özdamar noted that the province is a leader in attracting investment and highlighted the great potential for strengthening cooperation with Kazakhstan, including the Zhambyl region.Deputy Governor of Mersin Province Irfan Demiroz noted that Kazakhstan and Turkey have maintained close cooperation for many years, and common historical and cultural ties are the basis of bilateral relations. He expressed his intention to expand cooperation with the Zhambyl region.Also, the representative of KAZAKHINVEST in Turkey, Ersultan Zhanabayev, shared his thoughts.The delegation of the Zhambyl region held meetings with Mersin entrepreneurs in the B2G format, which will help create direct communication channels and stimulate trade activity between the regions of the Zhambyl region and the Mersin province.Representatives of the Mersin business community confirmed their readiness to jointly implement projects with the Zhambyl region in the areas of cement, diesel oil, solar panel production, fruit and vegetable processing, and other areas. During the meetings, each project was discussed in detail, and the head of the region fully answered all the questions of entrepreneurs.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhambyl/press/news/details/943880

Vice Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan Amangali Berdalin paid a working visit to the Kyzylorda region.At a meeting with the regional governor Nurlybek Nalibayev, topical issues of developing the agro-industrial complex in the region were discussed.A meeting was held in Kyzylorda with the population and agricultural producers, where Amangali Berdalin informed about the measures being taken to develop agriculture.On the instructions of the Head of State, it is planned to allocate 700 billion tenge for lending for spring sowing and harvesting in 2025, financing began in November 2024. The 200 billion tenge allocated for preferential leasing will allow the purchase of 5.4 thousand units of agricultural machinery.According to preliminary data from akimats, the total acreage in Kazakhstan is 23.7 million hectares, which is 369.6 thousand hectares more than last year."Finance is provided for the purchase of working capital in the amount of 48 billion tenge at an annual interest rate of 5%. It is planned to finance feedlots and poultry farms in the amount of 50 billion tenge. In order to effectively use preferential loans, we have moved from subsidizing farmers to subsidizing lenders, factories producing equipment, fertilizers and suppliers of irrigation water. These measures are aimed at increasing the transparency of subsidies and reducing the risks of corruption. To assess the effectiveness of subsidies, counter-obligations are being introduced to increase the volume of production," the vice-minister said.Amangali Berdalin also got acquainted with the work of peasant and fish farms, visited slaughterhouses with specialists in the field of veterinary medicine discussed the digital platform for veterinary and sanitary expertise, and gave a number of instructions.Also, he positively assessed the progress of the construction of veterinary stations being built in the region, both at the expense of budget funds and at the expense of socially responsible business funds.Local executive bodies are rapidly improving the material and technical base of the veterinary sector, 75% of vehicles have been updated in the region.Amangali Berdalin got acquainted with the work of veterinary stations in Zhalagash, Kazaly and Aral districts. Particular attention was paid to the implementation of investment projects for the construction of feedlots, fish farms and fish processing enterprises.For example, starting in 2023, the "Zhumabay" SC will introduce a closed water supply system for growing carp species. After commissioning, more than 200 tons of carp and African catfish will be supplied to the domestic market per year.This year, the "Bakyt" pond farm with a capacity of 50 tons of carp species will be put into operation. In June 2024, 4 million carp fry were released into the ponds, and in the wintering ponds there are currently 100 thousand fry with an average weight of 15-100 grams.Deep processing technologies are being introduced at the fish processing plant of "ARAL SEA FOOD" LLP. Here, the production of fish fillets with a capacity of 4 thousand tons per year will be launched. The next step is the processing of fish waste and the production of fish meal and fish oil. The products will be sold in Kazakhstan and the CIS countries.The Vice Minister also visited the Kamystybas fish nursery, where since 1966, work has been carried out on artificial breeding of carp fry under a state order. In fish farming ponds with an area of ​​263 hectares, 15 million fry are raised annually, which are released into the Small Aral Sea, the Syrdarya River and Lake Kamystybas.Following the results of the meeting with the fish nursery staff, a decision was made to establish a working commission with the local executive body to develop solutions, modernize the fish nursery, equip it with equipment and solve other issues of the enterprise.In addition, Amangali Berdalin got acquainted with camel farms and the "Qazaq Camel" LLP dry camel milk production plant.Following the results of the visit, the Vice Minister gave a number of instructions on improving the infrastructure.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/943873