The Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan announces that the international forum “Meet Kazakhstan: The Power of Geology in the Ninth Largest Nation” will be held at the PDAC 2025 exhibition site.This is the largest annual conference in the field of exploration and production of minerals. The event will bring together leading experts and specialists from industry and government sectors to discuss the geological potential of Kazakhstan.Participants will also be able to familiarize themselves with the Kazakhstan pavilion and stands.Date: March 2Time: 10:00 – 14:45Venue: Toronto, Metro Toronto Convention Center, North Building, Room 202B You can register at the link: https://meetkazakhstan.com Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/941236

Today, as part of a working visit to the city of Rudny, Vice Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kuandyk Kazhkenov, held a meeting with residents of the city.During an open dialogue, he spoke about the current work of the Ministry in the field of construction and housing and communal services and answered citizens' questions.Representatives of designers and construction organizations participated in the discussion and made their proposals. The meeting raised topical issues related to the development of the urban environment and improving the efficiency of housing stock management. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/941564

Today, the Vice Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kuandyk Kazhkenov visited a number of implemented housing facilities as part of his working trip to the city of Rudny.During the visit, the Vice Minister got acquainted with new and renovated housing complexes built within the framework of the state policy aimed at providing the population with high-quality and affordable housing.First of all, a 5-story residential building located at 160 Toporkov Street was inspected. This building has 22 apartments, 18 of which are spacious four-room apartments for large families. The reconstruction of the building was carried out by the construction company "PRIME CONSTRUCTIONS" LLP.He visited the "Altyn Dan" residential complex at 59 Sandrigaylo Street. This residential complex has 98 apartments, including 27 one-room apartments and 71 two-room apartments. Pensioners, orphans, single-parent families and budget sector employees live in this complex. The reconstruction of the housing was carried out by "QAZAQSTAN CONSTRUCTION HOLDING" LLP.Also, during the visit, he inspected the "Ayat" residential complex of the "QC Holding" company. This is a modern six-story residential building with 60 apartments. At the facility, Nurlan Kulshikov, Deputy Director of "QC Holding", presented the Vice Minister with a presentation of completed projects and reported on the progress of the implementation of current construction projects in the city.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/941575

The acceptance of applications for the "Erlik pen Erbek Dastan" competition, which is designed to support talented authors and highlight the importance of labor professions in society, continues in Kazakhstan.The competition was announced with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the "Year of Working Professions".The main goal of the competition is to promote working people by promoting the writing of works that promote the loyalty and love of ordinary working people for their work, the uniqueness of each profession.The works participating in the competition must reflect the inner world, experiences, dreams, and daily difficulties of working people. This will allow writers to create unique images that are popular with the public and serve as role models for the younger generation.The competition will accept new works of any genre that have never been published anywhere before. The winner of the competition will be determined by a commission consisting of writers and public figures.Applications will be accepted until August 2025.Works submitted for the competition will be accepted at the following address: National State Book Chamber of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Medeu district, Almaty city, Pushkin street, 2/76. E-mail: erlikpenenbekdastany@gmail.comFor more information, please call: +7727-397-61-97, +7727-397-61-15. Press service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/941619

With the support of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, within the framework of Kazakhstan's chairmanship of the World Federation of UNESCO Clubs and Associations, the first Global Youth Forum (GYF) of UNESCO Clubs and Associations is being held in Almaty.The square brought together 150 participants from all over the world, as well as representatives of government agencies, science, business and youth leaders, and leading experts from UNESCO.The main goal of the project is to develop and approve the document "UNESCO Clubs and Associations Youth Roadmap for 2025-2030: Building a Sustainable Future Together." The document will contribute to increasing the opportunities of young people through the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals in the coming years.The forum will consider important issues such as capacity building, youth empowerment, ethics of using artificial intelligence, use of digital technologies, tourism, climate change, inclusion, and education in the fine arts. Press service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/941692

In order to inspire creative youth and introduce young people to the art of poetry, the first mobile literary school in the country "Mizam" was established in the Zhetysu region.The main feature of the school is that famous writers from the district and village themselves find and teach young people.Students in grades 6-10 who are interested in creativity can participate in the literary school. It is planned that 200 children will complete the three-month educational program.At the end of the lesson, students who show the best results will be invited to a creative competition for the final exam. The competition is held on the eve of the "National Book Day", approved by the Head of State in order to form a reading culture in society. Press service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/941729

Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev met with Beijing Mayor Yin Yun as part of his working visit to the People's Republic of China. During the talks, the parties discussed the possibility of strengthening bilateral partnership between the cities. Particular attention was paid to the development of transport infrastructure, improving the environmental situation and creating a comfortable urban environment.One of the main issues of the meeting was the environmental situation of cities. According to Yin Yun, over the past 20 years, Beijing has achieved a significant reduction in the level of harmful emissions into the atmosphere. This is the result of a systematic environmental policy, a scientific approach and technological innovation. Reducing pollution levels is carried out on the basis of the Beijing Master Plan adopted in 2016. This plan provides for the expansion of the metro system, the development of a convenient transport system aimed at environmentally friendly transport, and the creation of low-emission zones (LEZ), which will restrict the movement of vehicles that do not meet environmental requirements.During the conversation with the mayor of Beijing, Yerbolat Dossayev noted that measures are currently being taken in Almaty to protect atmospheric air, prevent point-based construction, form the city's transport infrastructure and develop high-speed rail and public transport. The mayor of Almaty announced that a new Almaty Master Plan was adopted in May 2023, which has not been revised for more than 20 years. The basis of this plan is the principle of polycentric development aimed at reducing the burden on the historical center. Such measures will allow for the balanced development of the urban environment.As a result of the meeting, the parties agreed to strengthen bilateral relations and expressed confidence that the development of partnership between Almaty and Beijing will contribute to the economic growth and sustainable development of the two cities of Kazakhstan and China.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/941678

 As part of his working visit to the People's Republic of China (PRC), Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev held a meeting with Dai Hegen, Chairman of the Board of China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC), during which the parties discussed the prospects for possible cooperation in the field of transport infrastructure and the implementation of large-scale construction projects.It should be noted that CRCC is the world's largest equipment manufacturer, one of the most powerful and large-scale international construction corporations. In 2024, CRCC Corporation took 43rd place in the Fortune Global-500 ranking. The company built two-thirds of the railways and three-fifths of the metro in the PRC. CRCC has a fleet of more than 700 cranes. These high-tech machines, which are prefabricated metal structures, allow for efficient and safe construction of subways and other underground structures. The main division of CRCC is the 20th Bureau (China Railway 20th Bureau Group Co.). The 20th Bureau employs more than 16 thousand employees. Over the past 70 years, this organization has implemented thousands of large-scale infrastructure projects around the world. The 20th Bureau branch has been operating in Kazakhstan since 2015.During the meeting, Yerbolat Dossayev reported that Almaty is the only city in Kazakhstan with a metro system with a length of 13.4 km and 11 stations. It is planned to expand the existing lines and build two metro lines in the western and eastern directions.“The implementation of the project for the construction of metro lines in the shortest possible time is one of the important priorities for Almaty. In this regard, when forming a list of potential partners in the construction sector, we first of all studied the experience and capabilities of Chinese companies, including the CRCC Corporation, which provides turnkey delivery of any projects and provides confidence in high-quality implementation. This will make a significant contribution to further strengthening trade and economic ties between the two countries,” Yerbolat Dossayev noted. Chairman of the Board of Directors of CRCC Dai Hegen expressed interest in cooperation, noting that CRCC is implementing a number of large-scale infrastructure projects in Kazakhstan worth a total of about 650 million US dollars.“CRCC has a leading position in China and is always open to cooperation. Today, several Chinese companies plan to participate in the implementation of the project in Almaty, and we intend to compete on equal terms. "We hope that thanks to our rich experience, we will successfully implement projects in Almaty," said Dai Hegen.It should be noted that the issue of building a metro in Almaty is currently under discussion. Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue the dialogue and further fruitful cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/941687

A working meeting of Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev with Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng was held in Shanghai. During the talks, the parties discussed the main areas of trade, economic, investment, cultural and humanitarian cooperation.Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng reported that Shanghai's GDP will increase by 5% in 2024 and exceed 750 billion US dollars. Today, Shanghai is rapidly developing in five main areas, becoming China's international trade, economic, financial, port and scientific and innovative center.During the meeting, Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev noted that Shanghai is a model of harmonious, balanced development. The "Development Program of Almaty until 2025 and Medium-Term Prospects until 2030", approved in 2022, is consistent with the Master Plan of Shanghai until 2035, adopted in 2017. Both documents are aimed at polycentric development, increasing economic stability and employment, creating a favorable environment for business and the population, and developing a safe transport system.During the negotiations, the parties expressed their readiness to further strengthen partnership relations, in particular, to sign an Agreement on establishing sisterly relations between the two cities. This step will be a logical continuation of the Protocol of Intent signed last year, and will also open up prospects for a new stage of interaction between Almaty and Shanghai.At the end of the meeting, the participants noted that the launch of direct flights from Almaty to Shanghai by China Eastern Airlines in 2025 would be an important step in strengthening bilateral ties - this issue is currently under consideration by the National Civil Aviation Administration of the People's Republic of China.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/941697

Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev and China Eastern Airlines Co., Ltd. Chairman Wang Zhiqing met in Shanghai. As a result of the talks, a memorandum was signed on facilitating the opening of direct flights between Almaty and Shanghai.China Eastern Airlines is a Chinese state-owned airline headquartered in Shanghai. It is one of China's three largest air carriers and a member of the SkyTeam global aviation alliance. The company's fleet consists of about 780 aircraft, and the route network covers more than 1,150 destinations in 175 countries.During the meeting, the possibility of launching a direct flight between Almaty and Shanghai was discussed. This flight will connect Almaty with one of the leading business and tourist centers in Asia - Shanghai. Active work is currently underway with the National Civil Aviation Administration of China on the necessary agreements. During the meeting, Yerbolat Dossayev noted that the partnership between Almaty and Shanghai as sister cities is strengthening. Since 2024, the cities have been actively cooperating in various areas. The announcement of 2025 as the Year of Chinese Tourism in Kazakhstan will open up new joint initiatives and additional opportunities for the development of tourism for both sides.China remains one of the priority markets for Almaty. In 2024, about 100 thousand tourists from China arrived in Almaty, and this figure is expected to increase in the coming years. Almaty is currently connected by direct flights to Beijing, Urumqi, Xi'an, Hangzhou and Sanya, with 151 flights per month. The recognition of Almaty as a "promising new destination in 2025" by the Chinese agency Tongcheng Travel is also evidence of the growing tourist interest. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/941705

Since 2025, some changes have been made to the mechanism of the “Damubala” program in Almaty.The term of the offer agreement has changedNow contracts with suppliers are concluded annually. From January 15 to 21, 2025, in accordance with the Laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Culture” and “On Physical Education and Sports”, suppliers providing state sports and creative order services were accepted. From January 22 to February 4, applications from existing and new suppliers were considered and evaluated in accordance with the rules for placing a state creative order.In addition, in accordance with the offer agreement, contracts are renewed annually. This change is aimed at a fair distribution of vouchers, increasing the transparency of the process and strengthening the responsibility of suppliers. Previously, no term was set in the offer terms. District akimats have been holding meetings with suppliers and systematically conducting explanatory work on the changes introduced.Children will continue their classesSince the beginning of 2025, the offer renewal process has been underway in Almaty. However, all suppliers will receive payment for the services provided from January 1 to 21, 2025.Children participating in the program will continue their classesAlmaty Maslikhat allocated 15.1 billion tenge to finance creative circles and sports sections for 2025.Negative suppliers will be removed from the listTogether with the Public Council of Almaty, the work of service providers was monitored. As a result, all information about negligent suppliers was sent to law enforcement agencies.Thus, as the first stage of the program implementation, measures were taken to renegotiate agreements with current suppliers and consider new applications. Each supplier must confirm that its infrastructure meets the requirements for the type of circle or section.Control of attendance at classes will be introducedVouchers will be issued until the end of 2025, subject to the supplier signing a contract with the child's legal representative. Then, to verify the children's attendance at classes, it is necessary to connect to a special system. Vouchers will also be distributed based on a monthly limit, in a certain number. Last year, a biometric identification system (Face ID) was introduced in Almaty to confirm the actual participation of children in classes. In this regard, in 2025, 100% of children will be required to be connected to the Face ID system when concluding contracts with suppliers. The city administration called on residents to trust only official sources of information, that is, the operators of the program managed by the akimats of Almaty districts.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/941710

The Almaty Veterinary Service, a municipal enterprise under the Almaty Department of Entrepreneurship and Investments, has announced the launch of an emergency veterinary care service for stray and stray animals.The main purpose of the new service is to respond promptly to emergency situations requiring urgent veterinary care and transport injured animals to veterinary clinics.Two special teams equipped with all the necessary equipment have been created to ensure the uninterrupted operation of the service. The main conditions requiring emergency veterinary care are:• Serious injuries resulting from accidents or falls;• Poisoning;• Injuries and bites that can lead to complications and infections;• Acute diseases, including collapse, cardiovascular failure, and respiratory disorders.Veterinary care is provided to stray and stray animals that have been left unattended. Two special trucks equipped with the necessary equipment are used to transport animals. They are equipped with cages for small animals, stretchers, first aid kits, dressing materials and diagnostic tools.Contact numbers of the emergency veterinary service: 8 708 595 64 04, 338 27 59, Unified Service of Almaty – 109.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/941715

The press service of the Ministry of Education continues the slogan "100 new names - 100 new people". The hero of today's column is Viktor Ryzhkov, a 10th grade student at the Alexander School in the Kostanay District.Under the guidance of his teacher Vitaly Bazarkin, the young inventor created an innovative system called "Smart Bridge", which prevents bridges from collapsing during a sharp rise in water level. This idea came to Viktor after the spring flood of 2024.The automated system prevents a critical rise in water level: sensors first register the danger, and the programmed Arduino microcontroller immediately activates the bridge lifting mechanism, protecting it from collapse even with a strong current."My goal is to create a system that will help people and infrastructure be prepared for floods. "During the development of the project, the choice of the lifting mechanism was a challenge, but we managed to successfully implement it," says Vitaly Bazarkin.In the future, Victor plans to improve the model by adding a bridge lifting function and radio integration that will automatically send a message to emergency services, which will allow for a prompt response to the alarm.The project has already been highly appreciated and won first place in the "Technical construction in the industrial sector" nomination at the Republican competition of innovative ideas "The first step to a great invention."Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/941168

 Today, Vice Minister of Health Timur Muratov arrived in Pavlodar region on a working visit. During the visit, he got acquainted with the work of the Aksu city hospital, met with the population, and received citizens on personal issues at the Children's Creativity House.During the personal reception, the Vice Minister considered the application of a man with many children, who requested assistance in performing an operation on his son. The child's mother also asked to be allocated a quota for specialized treatment for atopic dermatitis in Astana. The Vice Minister provided detailed explanations on each of these issues, noting that their solutions are under his personal control.The meeting with journalists raised issues of regional and republican importance. One of the important issues raised by the media concerned professional insurance of medical workers. Today, 32 out of 35 state medical institutions in Pavlodar region have issued insurance contracts for medical workers. This issue is under the control of the local health department.In addition, during the meeting, news such as the transition of medical certificates to electronic format, including disability certificates, issues of queues and staff shortages in the region, and what measures the Ministry of Health is taking in this direction were discussed.Tomorrow, February 19, the Vice Minister plans to visit a number of medical facilities in the region, including Pavlodar City Hospital No. 1 and the Regional Children's Hospital, as well as hold a meeting with the heads of medical organizations in the region to discuss current issues and prospects for the development of the region's healthcare sector.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/941357

A meeting was held in Almaty region between the regional governor Marat Sultangaziev and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Kazakhstan Han Chunlin.During the talks, the parties discussed the current state and development prospects of bilateral cooperation in the trade and economic, investment and tourism sectors.Trade and economic relations between Almaty region and China are developing rapidly. Chinese investments play an important role in the development of the region's agro-industrial complex. The following projects have been successfully implemented with China: • LLP "KIK Zhibek Zholy" - introduction of drip irrigation technologies (7.5 billion tenge, 450 jobs). • TOO "KIK Zhibek Zholy" – construction of a dry milk production plant (7.5 billion tenge, 27 jobs). • TOO "KIK Zhibek Zholy" – compound feed production plant (7.5 billion tenge, 60 jobs).Future projects include: • CITIC CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD – construction and modernization of irrigation systems on 26 thousand hectares (234 billion tenge). • SHANGHAI STRATCH BIOTECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd and EURASIAN CONTINENTAL BRIDGE Co., Ltd – construction of a fructose, maltose and lactose production plant (206.5 billion tenge, 2,000 jobs). • Fufeng Group – construction of a grain deep processing plant (1,000 jobs). Chinese investors are actively participating in large industrial projects in the region: • TOO "Zhetysu Wolfram" – tungsten processing plant (135 billion tenge, 350 jobs). • LLP "Kelun Kazpharm" – construction of a pharmaceutical factory (7.5 billion tenge, 450 jobs). • LLP "Qazmetproduct" – steel wire production (359 million tenge, 60 jobs). Upcoming industrial projects: • BAOXIN (Zhambyl district) – production of metallurgical products (106 billion tenge, 500 jobs). • TBEA – construction of a transformer plant (50 billion tenge, 500 jobs). • LLP "Baulong quice" – assembly of special equipment (52 billion tenge, 1,366 jobs).China is one of the main tourism partners of the Almaty region. In 2024, more than 11,700 Chinese tourists visited the region, which is 43% more than in 2023. The meeting discussed the creation of joint tourist routes, development of infrastructure, and attracting Chinese investors to the hotel business. During the negotiations, one of the main topics was China's participation in the modernization of the infrastructure of the Almaty region. Among the proposed projects were: • Construction and modernization of engineering networks in the cities of Alatau and Kunayev (162 billion tenge). • Construction of 6 electrical substations in the region (36 billion tenge). As part of strengthening cultural ties, it was announced that the 100th anniversary of the People's Artist of Kazakhstan Nurgisa Tlendiev will be celebrated in Beijing. This event is aimed at further strengthening cultural cooperation between the two countries.Following the results of the meeting, the parties expressed their intention to continue developing bilateral cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/941289

The Department of the Chief of Arms has prepared a draft order of the head of the defense department “On approval of the norms for equipping servicemen, military units and institutions of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan with personal protective equipment”.The adoption of the above norms removes personal protective equipment from the equipment norms of the Department of the Chief of Rear and transfers them to the property list of the Department of the Chief of Arms.The norms were developed in order to provide formations and military units with the necessary number of personal protective equipment to maximize the lives of servicemen when performing assigned tasks. These include bulletproof vests, modular armor-piercing systems, helmets, protective shields, eye protection sets, etc. The full text of the draft order of the Minister of Defense can be found on the "e-government" portal until March 5 of this year in the "Open NPA" section at the following link: https://legalacts.egov.kz/npa/view?id=15451597.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/941471

The chairman of the Ulytau regional maslikhat B. Shingysov, the chairman of the Zhezkazgan city maslikhat R. Kaparova, the chairman of the Satpayev city maslikhat K. Balmagambetov, the akim of Zhezkazgan city K. Shaizhanov, the akim of Satpayev city M. Buribayev, the akim of the Ulytau district A. Myrzabekov, the chairman of the Ulytau district public council S. Baimaganbetov, the chief imam of the Ulytau region B. Zhansarin, the chairmen of the veterans' councils T. Bukirov, M. Kazambayev, the chairman of the "Veterans' Council" under the Kazakhmys corporation A. Mulakov, and the chief imam of the B. Balkybayuly mosque E. Takeev visited the families of the deceased miners and expressed their condolences.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ulytau/press/news/details/941308

“On behalf of the government, I express my condolences to the relatives and friends of the miners who died as a result of the mine accident.The families of the deceased will be provided with all necessary assistance. The relevant services are working at the scene of the incident,” Olzhas Bektenov noted.On the instructions of the Head of State, a government commission was established to investigate the causes of the accident and eliminate its consequences. The report of Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev on the ongoing work was heard. “The circumstances of the incident must be thoroughly investigated and the consequences eliminated. Kanat Aldabergenuly, please keep us informed about the progress of the work being done,” the Prime Minister noted.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ulytau/press/news/details/941311

In Shymkent, in addition to cleaning activities, special educational and educational events are being organized within the framework of the republican environmental program "Clean Kazakhstan". Within the framework of the program, special attention is paid to special educational and educational work on environmental protection in the city's educational organizations, and various events are being held.In particular, open lessons on the topic of ecology, educational meetings and eco-actions are being organized in schools, colleges and universities.One of such events was held today at secondary school No. 35 and secondary school No. 72 in Shymkent. There, students participated in special events aimed at developing environmental culture.In addition, a special environmental action for young people entitled "Unless the mind is cleansed, the city will be cleansed" was held at the M. Auezov State University of Applied Sciences. This event was attended by university students, active youth, and environmental specialists, who discussed environmental issues and ways to solve them.During the meetings held in educational institutions, active youth and specially invited guests spoke and urged students and young people to pay special attention to environmental issues, increase their respect and love for nature, and contribute to creating a society with high environmental responsibility in the future.Educational institutions, a youth resource center, and public organizations participated in organizing the events.The goal of the "Clean Kazakhstan" program is to involve residents and young people in organizing and holding city-wide environmental events and actively participating in environmental protection. Formation and improvement of environmental culture and awareness of city residents and youth, promotion of an environmentally friendly lifestyle.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/941245

At the Asian Cup in target shooting, which is being held in Bangkok, Thailand, the country's athletes achieved excellent results. To date, our athletes have won 17 medals and are in first place in the overall team standings. The country has 7 gold, 6 silver and 4 bronze medals.As part of the national team, athletes from Shymkent have won 6 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze medals. In particular, Yuri Yurkov (50 m, rifle prone), Elizaveta Bezrukova (10 m, air rifle mixed), Nikita Shakhtorin (10 m, air rifle), Ramazan Intykbay (10 m, pistol) and Oleg Noskov (10 m, air rifle) became the winners among juniors.Our compatriots such as Irina Yunusmetova, Malika Seyil, Saule Alimbek, Kristina Ustinova (junior team), Oleg Noskov (junior) came in second place.More than 320 athletes from 23 countries are competing in this year's Asian Cup. The tournament will end on February 22. Our country's athletes are looking forward to continuing the competition successfully and doubling their victories.Press service of the Shymkent city akimSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/941395