On February 21, the Almaty Tech Cup - 2025 international engineering and robotics championship dedicated to the city's Akim Cup will begin in Almaty, Gulnur Karimgazhi, director of the Almaty Daryny Center, announced at a press conference of the regional communications service.This is the largest tournament in Central Asia, with more than 3,000 participants, including 20 foreign teams from Kazakhstan, India, Turkey, Mongolia, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan."This prestigious competition is a very important event for young engineers, programmers and inventors. Participants can not only compete, but also take part in various interactive events, engineering quests, and receive prizes and souvenirs," she said.According to her, the championship has been held since 2014. During this time, the number of participating teams has increased from 20 to 400. Kazakhstani students have been showing high results in the international arena. For example, at the championship held in the USA, the Almaty team entered the top 10 out of 80 teams. In addition, young engineers from Kazakhstan won world gold medals in Geneva in 2022, Singapore in 2023, and Athens in 2024.The 2025 championship will include robotics, engineering, and drone competitions, including the Aspan Cyber ​​Race, Aspan Drone Competition, Aspan Whoop Race, and Aspan Drone Race. Participants will demonstrate their skills in the First Lego League (4-16 years old) and First Tech Challenge (16-18 years old).The main prize is the Almaty Akim Cup, which is awarded to the best team that scored the most points in all competitions. Winners can receive not only the cup, but also educational grants from the best universities in the country.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/942544

Today, the representative of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan, G. Alikhanova was present at the seminar as part of the next general legal training.The seminar explained the norms and requirements of the principles of legal monitoring in areas (sub-areas) of legislation.As a result of the general training, relevant recommendations were given to employees of structural units aimed at improving the quality of monitoring of legislative and subordinate legal acts, as well as issues related to identifying contradictions, duplications, gaps, ineffectively implemented, outdated and anti-corruption legal norms in the adopted regulatory legal acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan and their improvement by forecasting, and analyzing, assessing, and developing the effectiveness of the implementation of adopted regulatory legal acts.In general, the seminar allowed expanding practical knowledge in the field of legal monitoring.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/942721

DAY NUMBER The area of ​​land under restoration and improvement of irrigated land in our country is more than 700 thousand hectaresSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/940766

Our region is one of the fastest growing, with significant economic and industrial potential.By the end of 2024, the growth of retail trade in Kostanay region amounted to 11.7% (691.2 billion tenge), wholesale – 10.4% (1,165.8 billion tenge). There is a positive trend in domestic trade indicators, which increased by 12.0% and amounted to more than 1.8 trillion tenge (2023 – 1.6 trillion tenge).The region's foreign trade turnover is $4.7 billion. In the structure of trade turnover, export supplies account for 33.8%,Import operations account for 66.2%. At the same time, the region's exports amounted to 1.6 billion US dollars, imports – 3.1 billion US dollars. There are 1,175 enterprises with foreign participation in the region.The region's economy is showing steady growth and major investment projects are being implemented to ensure its further development. According to the results of last year, 9 key projects were commissioned in the industrial sector of the region with a total investment of 136 billion tenge and the creation of 1.5 thousand jobs. These are projects in the fields of mechanical engineering, metallurgy, light industry, as well as in the agro-industrial complex.For example, during the implementation of the above-mentioned projects within the framework of industrial cooperation in the automotive sector, domestic manufacturers (SaryarkaAvtoProm LLP) involved foreign industrial concerns from the Czech Republic represented by SKODA, HONGQI from the People's Republic of China, as well as Uzavtosanoat from the Republic of Uzbekistan, the total volume of investments amounted to 38.7 billion tenge. The total production capacity is 50,000 vehicles per year and 650 jobs will be created.In 2025, it is planned to launch 9 investment projects with a total investment of 286.8 billion tenge and the creation of 3.4 thousand jobs, of which the largest projects will also be implemented in the priority sectors of mechanical engineering and metallurgy for the region.Thus, it is planned to implement a project to build a new KIA full-cycle car manufacturing plant, which will have a tangible positive effect on the economic development of the region and will contribute to increasing export potential. The volume of investments in the project is 90 billion tenge, the production capacity of 70 thousand cars per year and the creation of 1,500 jobs.Another important project in the automotive sector is the construction of a Localization Center for the production of automotive components (TEHNOPARK KZ LLP), which will be aimed at supplying products mainly to the conveyors of Kazakhstani automobile plants, including the aforementioned KIA plant. This project is being implemented as part of the program for the creation of small industrial zones, where a distinctive feature will be the placement of domestic manufacturers from among small and medium-sized businesses on the site of this facility. The implementation of this project is aimed at import substitution and deepening localization.In addition, two projects are planned to be launched in the field of metallurgy this year (KamLit KZ LLP): production of main gears of driving axles and in-depth localization of production of drive axle beams for trucks, with a production capacity of 74 thousand gearboxes and 90 thousand beams for trucks per year, with a total investment of 160.5 billion tenge with the creation of 650 jobs.It should be noted that as a result of the implementation of these projects, in addition to increasing production volumes, the range of products is expanding due to the emergence of a new product range.It should also be noted that in the coming years, 3 promising projects are planned to be implemented in the region in the field of deep metal processing and the development of the region's transport and logistics potential.Such projects include the construction of a plant for the production of hot briquetted iron (JSC SSGPO) with a production capacity of 4 million tons, worth 920 billion tenge, with the creation of 1.1 thousand jobs.The next project is the construction of a steelmaking plant for the production of steel billets (CASPIAN STEEL QZ LLP) with a production capacity of up to 1 million tons of products per year, the project cost is 308 billion tenge with the creation of 600 jobs.The above-mentioned projects are capable of organizing a full technological cycle, starting from the extraction and processing of raw materials to the sale of finished products.Increasing the volume of production and the range of goods produced requires providing the necessary logistical component. In this regard, it is planned to build a transport and logistics complex "Sukhoi port" on the territory of Kostanay worth about 37 billion tenge, with a capacity of about 400 thousand containers per year and the creation of 500 jobs. Given the advantageous economic and geographical location of the region, this project makes it possible to create an international logistics hub.In general, a pool of 45 investment projects has been formed in the region with a total investment of more than 2.3 trillion tenge and the creation of 10.5 thousand jobs.Kostanay region is a promising region for investing in various sectors of the economy, which is facilitated by its geographical location, developed infrastructure, rich natural resources and an actively developing industrial sector.Interview of Abenov A.T., Deputy Akim of Kostanay region to Kostanay News newspaperEditorial photoSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/943128

В Правительстве под председательством вице-премьера – министра национальной экономики Серика Жумангарина состоялось заседание штаба по реализации Дорожной карты по исполнению Предвыборной программы партии «AMANAT» на 2023-2027 годы «ХАЛЫҚПЕН БІРГЕ!»Дорожная карта состоит из 205 мероприятий по 10 направлениям, охватывающим все сферы экономического, социального развития и благополучия граждан. Как отметил вице-министр национальной экономики Азамат Амрин, по макроэкономическим показателям за 2024 год наблюдается положительная динамика. В обрабатывающей промышленности реализованы 180 инвестиционных проектов на сумму 1,3 трлн тенге, что обеспечило рост сектора почти на 6%. По данным за 11 месяцев объем товарооборота составил $127,5 млрд с ростом экспорта казахстанских товаров на 2,8% ($73,9 млрд). Темпы инфляции замедлились с 9,8% в 2023 году до 8,6%. Объем инвестиций в основной капитал за 12 месяцев составил 19,4 трлн тенге, что на 7,5% больше по сравнению с 2023 годом.Азамат Амрин подчеркнул, что достигнутые положительные результаты стали возможны в том числе благодаря системной реализации Дорожной карты.По направлению социальной заботы о гражданах в прошлом году повышена заработная плата военным и медицинским работникам на 40%, работникам сферы культуры и архивного дела – на 20%, государственных рыбоводных предприятий – на 80%, отдельным категориям гражданских служащих – на 71%. Проведена индексация базовой пенсионной выплаты и пособий на 7%, солидарных пенсий – на 9%. Повышен минимальный размер базовой пенсии с 60% до 65%, а максимальный – с 100% до 105% от величины прожиточного минимума. Открыта 641 дошкольная организация на 78 тыс. мест, введены в строй 254 школы на 375 тыс. ученических мест. Завершена модернизация 1 тыс. школ в малых городах, районных центрах и селах. Для охвата населения качественными медицинскими услугами открыто 2 инсультных центра и 4 центра коронарного вмешательства. Для повышения доступности качественного жилья в рамках четвертого направления «Иметь свое жилье и комфортную инфраструктуру» введено порядка 19 млн м2 жилья.Для обеспечения устойчивого экономического роста на селе по проекту «Ауыл аманаты» выдано 580 микрокредитов на сумму 6,5 млрд тенге, создано 744 рабочих мест. В рамках «Ауыл – ел бесігі» реализовано 1,4 тыс. проектов на сумму 200 млрд тенге в 500 сельских населенных пунктах.Как было отмечено на заседании, за последние два года, благодаря совместным усилиям Правительства и членов фракции партии «AMANAT», реализованы 143 мероприятия, оказавших существенное влияние на социально-экономическое развитие и повышение благосостояния граждан. В то же время часть мероприятий не была исполнена в связи с ликвидацией последствий прошлогодних паводков, дефицита бюджета и других объективных причин. На заседании подробно разобрали все неисполненные мероприятия и возможности их реализации. Подводя итоги заседания, вице-премьер поручил всем ответственным госорганам взять на контроль все неисполненные мероприятия и определить пути их эффективного решения. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/942389

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On February 18, 2025, a thematic session “Energy Cooperation of the Caspian Sea Littoral States” was held in Tehran, the Islamic Republic of Iran, as part of the 3rd Caspian Economic Forum, in which the Vice Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Zhamauov participated from Kazakhstan.In his report, he spoke about the progress of the implementation of the “Kalamkas-Khazar” project in the Caspian Sea, which is being implemented in partnership with LUKOIL CJSC.In addition, Kazakhstan is actively diversifying oil supply routes, developing routes through Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan. Also at the session, Alibek Zhamauov raised issues related to the decline in the level of the Caspian Sea and touched upon the initiatives of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to prevent and manage environmental risks in the region.“The creation of a coordinated energy policy is very important for Kazakhstan and all countries of the Caspian region. This will allow us to increase our technological capabilities and gain competitive advantages in socio-economic development,” noted Alibek Zhamauov, Deputy Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Experts are confident that the joint efforts of the Caspian countries in the energy sector can become a reliable basis for the sustainable development of the region’s economy and ecology. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/940294

An online meeting was held on the QazIndustry platform to discuss the draft of the Register of Kazakhstani Producers. About 200 business representatives from different regions of the country, as well as members of production associations, participated in the meeting, organized with the support of the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan.This is the third meeting organized by the Kazakhstan Industry and Export Center within the framework of discussing the draft register.During the discussion, suggestions and opinions of business representatives on the assessment of production and the activities of the sectoral commission within the Register of Kazakhstani Producers were heard, and special attention was paid to the possibilities of improving the assessment criteria, transparency of procedures, decision-making methods and the procedure for joining the register.Let us recall that work is underway to clarify the draft rules for maintaining the Register of Producers in Kazakhstan. The launch of the register is planned for 2025. The new digital platform will replace the currently used ST-KZ and Industrial certificates, reducing bureaucratic and financial costs for entrepreneurs and simplifying procedures.The moderators of the meeting noted that all the comments and suggestions made will be taken into account and discussed at future meetings.It is planned to hold regular online meetings on digital verification issues for adding applications to the register in the near future.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/938927

A youth forum entitled "Educated Youth - the Pillar of Society" was held in Taraz.   The large-scale event, organized by the Zhambyl regional administration, police department, and Sh. Murtaza International Taraz University, was attended by the governor of Zhambyl region, Yerbol Karashukeyev, deputies of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, public figures, representatives of competent bodies, active youth, and volunteers.The educational event opened with a stage performance depicting acute and topical issues in society. Then, famous artists played the roles of national intellectuals and shed light on the minds of young people. The skill and talent of the artists amazed the audience and filled the hall with special emotions.The regional akim noted that educating young people to be honest and to serve their homeland is the main focus, and gave a kind word.- We want to see in you the most noble qualities that our people have shown to the world.Today's youth are inspired by Bauyrzhan Momyshuly's poem "Fly into the fire for the sake of the homeland - you will not burn!" must firmly adhere to the word. After all, the pillar, the hope, the strong shield of Independent Kazakhstan are you.If we have many courageous young people, the future of our state will be bright. The future of Kazakhstan is in the hands of conscious and demanding young people. If you hold labor and education, honor and dignity, and duty to the Fatherland as your banner, there is no impregnable fortress, no pass that cannot be climbed. Let your youthful enthusiasm burn brightly! - said the regional akim.It should be noted that last year, 25,400 young people were involved in active employment measures in the region. This year, work in this direction will continue systematically.At the same time, within the framework of the "Diplommen aul" project, 224 young specialists were provided with a total of 1.8 billion tenge of budget loans for the purchase or construction of housing. 180 million tenge were provided to 487 young specialists. A lump-sum allowance of tenge was paid.582 young people participated in the "Auyl Amanaty" project, and they received a total of 3.7 billion tenge of soft loans at 2.5 percent to develop their own businesses.About 140 young people were lucky enough to have housing through the "Aulieata Youth" regional housing program.In turn, deputy of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerbolat Saurykov, head of the regional police department Bakytzhan Malybayev, and public figure Orazkul Asangazy shared their thoughts. Other guests also spoke in order to expand the knowledge and horizons of young people.- Come on, young people! The state has great hopes for you. May your dreams be lofty, your goals high, and your thoughts bright! – said the native speaker Orazkul Asangazy, expressing his motherly wish.Patriotic songs based on national traditions were sung at the forum, which made a great impression on those present.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhambyl/press/news/details/938817

The akim of Zhambyl region Yerbol Karashukeyev once again received citizens.The 16 residents who registered for the reception raised issues such as social assistance to people with special needs, housing programs, increasing irrigated land, and other issues.The norms of the current legislation were explained to a number of applicants.Following the results of the reception, the akim of the region emphasized the importance of a thorough study of citizens' problems and gave specific instructions to the relevant persons.The akim of the region stated that he would personally monitor the problems that require additional time.It should be recalled that within the framework of the concept of "A State that Listens to the Voice of the People", citizens are regularly admitted to the reception on personal issues by appointment.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhambyl/press/news/details/938860

The Alatau Traditional Art Theater is preparing new performances for the audience. Among them are performances dedicated to the 180th anniversary of the great poet, philosopher Abai Kunanbayuly and the 100th anniversary of the outstanding composer Nurgisa Tlendiev. Also, one of the upcoming premieres is the musical drama "Estaydin Korlany", which tells the legendary story of eternal love. The premiere of these performances is scheduled for the fall of 2025.In the current VIII season, the theater repertoire has been replenished with four new performances: the sound drama "Mamluk. Sultan Beibarys", the QULAN extravaganza, the Alatau FM radiosy musical comedy and the Temirtas requiem performance based on the songs of the famous Kazakh composer, poet, and aitys master Birzhan sal Kozhagulyuly."The theater's repertoire includes interesting sound dramas, bright extravaganzas, musical comedies, and requiem performances. These bold experiments open up new horizons for our troupe, give the audience a unique theatrical experience, and expand the boundaries of traditional theater. It is worth noting that last year, more than 50 performances were staged on the theater stage, the audience increased, and a rich cultural program was created. In total, 62 thousand people watched our performances in 2024 - this is a record figure for the last three years,” said theater director Maksat Nuraliev at a briefing of the Regional Communications Service.The performances of the Alatau Theater are accompanied by the live accompaniment of the Alatau ethno-folklore ensemble, which skillfully plays more than 20 national instruments. The troupe includes the Alatau dance ensemble, poets, traditional song performers, and talented actors. Today, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev to discuss the issue of providing cities and villages with clean drinking water. At the meeting, Minister of Industry and Construction Kanat Sharlapayev said that all cities in the Syr region are 100 percent supplied with drinking water, and the region's drinking water supply has reached 98.6 percent.The regional governor Nurlybek Nalibayev participated in the meeting via selector mode.There are 4 cities and 223 rural settlements in the region. Last year, water desalination plants were installed in two of the 27 settlements that were not connected to the centralized drinking water system. Two villages were given the status of a settlement and optimized. In accordance with the instructions of the Head of State, a special Road Map has been developed to provide high-quality drinking water to the remaining 23 settlements by the end of the year, and work is underway according to the plan.This year, funds have been allocated from the republican budget to provide clean drinking water to the settlements of "Erimbetzhaga", "Tastubek", Shaken, "Shili", "Sarbulak", and "Shitubek". Contractors have been identified and construction work is underway.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/937282

Today, a republican council was held under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov. The agenda included discussions on flood prevention measures.The regional governor Nurlybek Nalibayev participated in the meeting via selector mode and reported on the state of water management in the region and flood prevention work."Currently, 650 cubic meters of water per second are released from the Shardara reservoir to the lower reaches of the Syrdarya River, of which 150 cubic meters are received by the Koksaray water regulator. 469 cubic meters of water per second are flowing into the region (242 cubic meters per second on February 12, 2024)."The Plan for the Safe Transfer of Large Volumes of Water from the Syrdarya River in the Winter-Spring Period of 2024-2025" was approved. A schedule of water withdrawals from main canals and lakes has been developed to reduce the water level. After clearing the ice, up to 1,000 cubic meters of water per second can be received.135 responsible institutions with sufficient special equipment and resources have been assigned to 29 areas at risk of flooding. They have 410 special equipment and 1,234 people. A stock of 129.7 tons of fuel, 95,110 bags and other materials used to combat flooding has been fully prepared. There are 61 evacuation depots and 71 reception points. The state of water management in the region is under constant control, there is no danger,” said N. Nalibayev.It should be noted that relevant specialists (Kyzylorda branches of RSE Kazhydromet and Kazsuchar) conduct daily monitoring of the water level at 10 stations and 4 nodes in the Syrdarya River channel. Local executive bodies and water management specialists are on duty around the clock.A contract has also been signed with a specialized organization for ice breaking.Last year, funds were allocated from the regional budget for the repair and restoration of protective dams at 3 facilities, and similar work was carried out at 20 facilities at the expense of extrabudgetary sources.There are 37 hydraulic structures in the region, 3 municipal reservoirs have been inspected and safety declarations have been issued. Funds are being considered for this year's major repairs.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/938078

Today, 11 projects are being developed in Alatau in the fields of tourism, logistics, industry, education and business. Large investment projects are planned in the city, and preliminary agreements on their placement have been made taking into account engineering structures and protective zones. It is envisaged to make adjustments to the city's territorial planning in connection with sanitary zones, efficient use of industrial sites and environmental impact. In this regard, the Vice Prime Minister met with business representatives and design institutes and listened to proposals for amendments to the city's General Plan."The construction of the new Alatau city should be convenient, safe, technologically advanced and environmentally friendly. Alatau can become an example of a modern urban center. It is necessary to ensure that urban planning is modern, based on international standards. I have instructed to review the issues of placing investment projects in the city within a month in accordance with the agreements concluded with investors. All relevant ministries should accelerate the process and make changes to the master plan by May,” Kanat Bozumbayev said.Then, a meeting of the Project Office was held in Alatau, which was attended by the vice ministers of the national economy, justice, agriculture, transport, construction and infrastructure, labor and social protection of the population. The participants reported on the work on the implementation of EPC conditions and mechanisms for using financing instruments for construction. The issues of agricultural lands, the relocation of the Almaty Zoo to the Alatau territory, as well as the establishment of an experimental environment and a site for an air taxi were considered.In order to make the city more attractive and strengthen human resources, it was proposed to increase the mortgage lending limit for specialists in Alatau.Let us recall that since 2024, the Almaty region akimat and Otbasy Bank JSC have jointly launched the Almaty Youth preferential mortgage lending program for young people under 35 years of age. Last year, 500 million tenge was allocated for this program from the local budget, and another 500 million tenge was financed by the bank. This allowed 55 families to be provided with housing. Currently, 38 applicants have received the keys to their apartments.Following the results of the last design office, Kanat Bozumbayev warned state bodies about the volume of work to be done and reminded that officials of ministries and akimats bear personal responsibility for failure to fulfill tasks on time. Families raising single-parent and disabled children in the Koktem housing complex in Ust-Kamenogorsk were ceremoniously handed over apartment keys. On a sunny day with white snow and light pouring from the sky, the joy of those who received housing knew no bounds.Ust-Kamenogorsk residents, who have been waiting in line for housing for many years, were congratulated by the city's mayor, Almat Akishov, and expressed his best wishes.— We are currently seeing the benefits of the "Housing the Population" program, which is being implemented at the initiative of the Head of State. This is the only opportunity for many of our citizens to have housing. At the initiative of the President and with the support of the regional akim, 20 families are now in housing. May your new homes be filled with joy and happiness, and may you have many happy days. Raise a good generation and contribute to the welfare of the country. Congratulations on your new homes! - said the akim of Ust-Kamenogorsk, Almat Akishov.The mayor of the city noted that 200 families will be provided with apartments this year, and this figure will not decrease next year.Yermek Khadzhi Mukatayev, who headed the Khalifa Altai mosque in Ust-Kamenogorsk for ten years, was recently appointed deputy chairman of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kazakhstan and deputy mufti. He specially congratulated the owners of the new homes:— During my ten years of service, I have seen how Ust-Kamenogorsk has developed and become more beautiful. Today we are also witnesses of a good event. I would like to express my gratitude to the regional and city authorities for conveying the instructions of the Head of State to the people and effectively implementing them. Congratulations on your new homes! May our country develop and prosper! We always wish our people spiritual and economic prosperity, - said Yermek Mukataev.One of the lucky ones who received housing is Sagymgul Baizhumanova, who has been on the waiting list for 17 years and is raising her son with a disability of the first group.- My joy knows no bounds! We have been waiting for this moment for many years. Thank you to our President and all the leaders who participated! The quality of the apartment turned out to be higher than we expected, - she said enthusiastically.The spacious and bright two-room apartment has been completely renovated. The city akim presented the new homeowners with a carpet and household appliances, wishing them happiness in their homes.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/938801

The Alatau Traditional Art Theater is preparing new performances for the audience. Among them are performances dedicated to the 180th anniversary of the great poet, philosopher Abai Kunanbayuly and the 100th anniversary of the outstanding composer Nurgisa Tlendiev. Also, one of the upcoming premieres is the musical drama "Estaydin Korlany", which tells the legendary story of eternal love. The premiere of these performances is scheduled for the fall of 2025.In the current VIII season, the theater repertoire has been replenished with four new performances: the sound drama "Mamluk. Sultan Beibarys", the QULAN extravaganza, the Alatau FM radiosy musical comedy and the Temirtas requiem performance based on the songs of the famous Kazakh composer, poet, and aitys master Birzhan sal Kozhagulyuly."The theater's repertoire includes interesting sound dramas, bright extravaganzas, musical comedies, and requiem performances. These bold experiments open up new horizons for our troupe, give the audience a unique theatrical experience, and expand the boundaries of traditional theater. It is worth noting that last year, more than 50 performances were staged on the theater stage, the audience increased, and a rich cultural program was created. In total, 62 thousand people watched our performances in 2024 - this is a record figure for the last three years,” said theater director Maksat Nuraliev at a briefing of the Regional Communications Service.The performances of the Alatau Theater are accompanied by the live accompaniment of the Alatau ethno-folklore ensemble, which skillfully plays more than 20 national instruments. The troupe includes the Alatau dance ensemble, poets, traditional song performers, and talented actors. Today, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev to discuss the issue of providing cities and villages with clean drinking water. At the meeting, Minister of Industry and Construction Kanat Sharlapayev said that all cities in the Syr region are 100 percent supplied with drinking water, and the region's drinking water supply has reached 98.6 percent.The regional governor Nurlybek Nalibayev participated in the meeting via selector mode.There are 4 cities and 223 rural settlements in the region. Last year, water desalination plants were installed in two of the 27 settlements that were not connected to the centralized drinking water system. Two villages were given the status of a settlement and optimized. In accordance with the instructions of the Head of State, a special Road Map has been developed to provide high-quality drinking water to the remaining 23 settlements by the end of the year, and work is underway according to the plan.This year, funds have been allocated from the republican budget to provide clean drinking water to the settlements of "Erimbetzhaga", "Tastubek", Shaken, "Shili", "Sarbulak", and "Shitubek". Contractors have been identified and construction work is underway.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/938803

The final biathlon awards were played at the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China. The Kazakh men's team took second place in the relay, losing to the Japanese team. The silver medal was won by our quartet of Asset Duysenov, Alexander Mukhin, Kirill Bauer and Vladislav Kireev. Teams from seven countries participated in the competition.This is the fourth medal for Kazakhstani biathletes at the IX Asian Winter Games. Previously, Vladislav Kireev, a resident of Temirtau and a representative of the Karaganda region's school of high sportsmanship, became the champion in the individual competition, while Vadim Kurales won the silver medal.The Kazakh women's team also entered the top three in the relay.Karaganda region's Department of Physical Culture and SportsPhoto: Nurgali ZhumagaziSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/937296

The “Kazsuchar” branch in the Pavlodar region conducted an inspection of the condition of water management facilities and the height of the snow cover as part of preparations for the flood season. The entrances to dams and hydraulic facilities were cleared of snow. 11 pieces of special equipment were prepared: a wheeled excavator, a truck crane, a bulldozer, tractors, a sewage truck, a manipulator, etc. The branch will be on 24-hour duty starting in March.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/942098

The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has provided the Kazsuchar branches with 84 new vehicles as part of flood preparedness. These include 8 truck cranes, 14 dump trucks, 7 tractors, 23 loaders and 32 gazelle vehicles.The modernization of the special equipment fleet will allow us to strengthen control over water management facilities and ensure uninterrupted operation of the infrastructure, as well as increase the efficiency and quality of work.This initiative of the Ministry is only part of a comprehensive plan for the modernization of the water management sector. The department intends to modernize 65-70% of water management equipment in the next few years.“The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation plans to provide the Kazsuchar branches with a total of 757 new vehicles and special equipment. This includes tracked vehicles, excavators, heavy trucks and tractors. In addition, 8 new dredgers will be purchased. These are vessels designed to clean the bottom of the reservoir from various sediments. Special equipment will allow reducing the risk of flooding, increasing the water capacity of canals and increasing the volume of water storage due to additional free space, ”said Vice Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Yerbolat Ibraikhanov.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/942116

The branch of the "D. Kunayev Greater Almaty Canal" used special equipment to clear thick layers of ice on the Assy River in order to prevent flooding. This event is being held to expand the riverbed and increase its water carrying capacity. In addition, strengthening work was carried out on the Koram main canal.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/942125

At the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Minister of Internal Affairs Yerzhan Sadenov met with Director of the Executive Committee of the Regional Anti-Terrorism Structure of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Ularbek Sharsheev. The meeting discussed priority issues of cooperation in the fight against extremism and terrorism within the framework of the SCO CSTO.The parties expressed their intention to join forces in countering modern challenges.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/qriim/press/news/details/942401