Today, March 3, the Governor of Mangystau region Nurdaulet Kilybay received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Kazakhstan Bakhtiyor Ibragimov. The parties discussed the issues of expanding cooperation between the two countries in the trade, economic, and investment spheres.During the meeting, Nurdaulet Kilybay emphasized the importance of trade and economic partnership between Uzbekistan and Mangystau and noted his intention to implement large-scale projects in the future.- Uzbekistan is our neighboring country. Today, enterprises with Uzbek capital are operating in various fields in the Mangystau region. We are interested in deepening business ties with Uzbekistan. There are major projects ahead that need to be implemented. The presence of two seaports and the location of our region in the border region provides great opportunities. Therefore, we are ready for mutually beneficial and productive partnership, - said Nurdaulet Kilybay.In turn, Ambassador Bakhtiyor Ibragimov shared his future plans and expressed his readiness to implement joint projects and further strengthen partnership.It should be noted that the Republic of Uzbekistan is one of the main foreign trade partners of Mangystau region. According to the results of 2024, the bilateral trade turnover amounted to 8.8 million US dollars. Of which, the volume of exports is 4.8 million dollars, and imports are 4 million dollars.Kazakhstan mainly exports gas condensate, fire extinguishers, chemical industry products, metal products and analytical devices to Uzbekistan, while vegetables and fruits, dried fruits, nuts, textiles, footwear, construction materials, household appliances and vehicles are imported from Uzbekistan.Press service of the akim of Mangystau regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/949953

The Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan has developed reports - the civil budget, the report on state tasks, the annual report on the results of monitoring the implementation of budget programs (sub-programs) as of 2024, the reports were developed in accordance with subparagraph 2 of paragraph 1 of Article 124 of the Budget Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. For public discussion, the reports are posted on the "Open Budgets" and EPIRGO internet portals:- Citizen's Budget – https://budget.egov.kz/material/material?id=3738214&govAgencyId=898790- Report on State Tasks – https://budget.egov.kz/material/material?id=3730152&govAgencyId=898790https://budget.egov.kz/material/material?id=3730152&govAgencyId=898790- Annual report on the results of monitoring the implementation of budget programs (sub-programs) as of 2024 - https://budget.egov.kz/material/material?id=3722223&govAgencyId=898790In addition, a monthly report on the results of monitoring as of January 1, 2025 was published - https://budget.egov.kz/material/material?id=3595947&govAgencyId=898790Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/949662

  Preventive and engineering work is being actively carried out in various regions of the country to reduce the risk of flooding. To protect them, 576 kilometers of protective embankments and embankments have been built, 822 kilometers of drainage systems, canals and ditches have been repaired. 960 water-passage structures have been installed and replaced on road and rail routes. About 500 kilometers of 74 river beds have been dredged, banks have been strengthened, and channels have been cleaned. More than 3.5 thousand points have been prepared for the reception of victims, and life support equipment and state material reserve equipment have been identified in case of evacuation. All these measures are aimed at increasing public safety and minimizing damage from possible floods.  As part of preparations for the flood season, the republican command and staff exercise "Spring-2025" will be held in the central, northern and eastern regions of the country on March 6-7.  As part of preparations for the flood season, the technical readiness of water pumping equipment and practical water extraction equipment was checked on Lake Sairan in Almaty. Motor pumps, fire pumping stations, boats are in good condition, and personnel are provided with water protection suits and communication equipment. Almaty flood response team is ready to carry out tasks in the spring period.   Blasting operations have begun on rivers in the East Kazakhstan and West Kazakhstan regions.  In the east, ice broke on the Ubi River in the Shemonaikha district, near the village of Verkhne Ubi. The thickness of the ice here was 60 cm. This flood-prone area is annually monitored by emergency services and local executive bodies. The total volume of the blasting amounted to 10,692 m. sq. m. The blasting operations are aimed at artificially weakening the ice. Ice breaking activities are carried out before the ice drift begins and will ensure safe passage of floodwaters in problem areas. Blasting operations will continue in the regions of the region.  In the west, the Emergency Response Team of the Emergency Situations Department and the military unit 20982 of the Emergency Situations Department continue to work on weakening the ice cover in the Urals water bodies in areas most prone to the formation of ice jams during spring floods. About 3,230 holes have been drilled in the ice, more than 910 meters of ice have been cut. For this purpose, ice cutting equipment, gasoline drills and other special tools are used. In addition, snow removal work is being carried out in the region. Currently, more than 503 thousand cubic meters of snow have been removed in the regions and the city of Uralsk.  Special working groups have been created in the East Kazakhstan region, which include representatives of local executive bodies, specialists from the Emergency Situations Agency, the Irtysh Basin Inspectorate for Regulation of Water Resources Use and Protection, and other interested bodies. Specialists will check the work and quality of preventive work on snow removal, cleaning of culverts and canals, inspect the condition of storm sewers, STS, the preparation of necessary material and technical means, analyze preventive work carried out by the population, and measures taken to ensure the safe passage of flood waters. In total, local executive bodies in the region cleaned 1,267 water supply structures, 19 canals with a length of 47.2 km and 173 ditches with a length of 106.8 km, 298 thousand cubic meters of snow were removed, 76.8 thousand bags were prepared. 9.2 thousand tons of inert materials and 285 tons of fuel were prepared.  As part of preparations for the flood season in East Kazakhstan, the Emergency Situations Prevention Department and the Digitization and Archives Department have created a digital map that allows you to monitor the level of water and water flows several days in advance. The system is integrated with the GIS module, displays forecasts on the map, which allows you to manage risks in real time. The map displays all areas at risk of flooding and data on the number of residents living in houses in the danger zone. Rescuers can monitor engineering work and preventive measures carried out in the region in real time and make their own adjustments. In the future, artificial intelligence will allow the system to be integrated with meteorological satellites, introducing automatic warnings to the population. Expanding functionality through interaction with other platforms, such as emergency services and mobile applications, will increase the efficiency of emergency response.  Military units of the Ministry of Emergency Situations have begun preventive measures in Almaty and Zhambyl regions, in Ulytau region.  The combined rescue battalion of the military unit of the Ministry of Emergency Situations No. 28237, which arrived in the Zhambyl region to carry out work to prevent and mitigate the consequences of spring floods, continues to ensure the strengthening of riverbeds and install protective embankments using special equipment. In the T. Ryskulov district, 3,000 bags were laid with total efforts.The Department of Emergency Situations of the Ulytau region, together with the military unit of the Ministry of Emergency Situations No. 52859, is carrying out flood prevention work in the villages of Taldysay and Karsakpay. Joint efforts are being made to reduce the risk of flooding: removing trees located in the Taldysay riverbed, clearing ice and snow masses in the area of ​​the Karsakpay reservoir sluice, removing snow from houses in the risk zone, and cleaning the ditch system. In addition, local residents were explained safety measures and given recommendations on flood prevention.  Servicemen of the 28237th military unit of the Ministry of Emergency Situations are working in the city of Kaskelen, Karasai district, Almaty region, and in the village of Uzynagash, Zhambyl district. The personnel are carrying out work to clean watercourses, strengthen banks, and ensure the unhindered flow of meltwater. The work is carried out in close coordination with representatives of local executive bodies and emergency services.  In the Kostanay region, a modernized bulkhead dam was tested. The HESCO BARRIER modular design was used as a flood barrier to protect territories from flooding, strengthen soil, and prevent erosion.  The barrier is a metal mesh structure filled with natural materials - stone, gravel, or sand. The advantages of the structure include quick assembly, which makes it convenient to install in hard-to-reach places. The height of the installed barrier is 2 meters, but if necessary, it can be increased by stacking modules one on top of the other. During the testing, specialists studied all the features of this technology to determine the feasibility of its further use to protect settlements from flooding.     Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/949577

The Sanitary and Epidemiological Control Committee of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan conducted monitoring of stores selling these products in connection with the fact of mass poisoning of students of one of the schools in the Aktobe region with products (snacks) of dubious origin. Over 1.5 thousand stores were covered during the monitoring, and 14 samples of imported products (snacks) of dubious origin were purchased for laboratory tests in terms of compliance with the technical regulations of the Customs Union.According to the results of the study, this product contains flavor enhancers (food additives): monosodium glutamate (E621), sodium guanylate (E627), sodium inosinate (E631), the use of which in production is not established by the requirements of the Technical Regulations. As the SEBC noted, excessive consumption of products containing flavor enhancers not only leads to constant overeating, which subsequently leads to obesity, but can also cause allergies, digestive disorders, and heartburn. Food labeling does not contain information about the name of the product, its quantitative composition, nutritional and energy value, date of manufacture and expiration date, storage conditions, location of the manufacturer, importing organization, or the presence of GMOs. There is also no declaration of conformity confirming the assessment of the product's compliance with the established safety requirements.Emergency response measures were taken for the specified product, which was withdrawn from sale. Notifications were sent to the trade facilities selling the specified foods about compliance with the requirements for accepting food products for sale with the mandatory presence of a declaration of conformity marked in accordance with the requirements of technical regulations. Currently, sanitary and epidemiological measures are being taken, including a ban on the import and sale of this product. In addition, information and explanatory work is being carried out, within the framework of which the population is advised to: purchase goods from verified retail outlets, pay attention to the packaging label, product labeling, which must indicate the name, composition, date of manufacture, expiration date, and storage conditions, and avoid ordering imported food products of dubious production from various marketplaces, as it is dangerous to purchase goods that have not undergone proper quality and safety control.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/949773

Akmola region is one of the regions rich in natural resources. It has abundant reserves of widely distributed minerals, including gravel, sand, kaolin, clay, limestone, quartzite, and dolomite. However, in recent years, illegal exploitation of this wealth has become a serious problem. Some entrepreneurs have acquired quarries without the permission of local authorities and are extracting minerals on their own.Today, hundreds of deposits are being developed in 17 of the 19 districts of the region. In particular, the intensive construction of Astana is contributing to the increase in illegal subsoil use. In order to meet the high demand for construction materials, some entrepreneurs operate without documents and without control. This damages the state budget, prevents the creation of new jobs, leads to land degradation and environmental pollution.In this regard, the governor of the Akmola region, Marat Akhmetzhanov, instructed the administrative council to conduct a legal audit of the activities of all subsoil users.“The amount of damage caused as a result of the surveying has been determined, and law enforcement agencies are currently considering this data. In February 2025, three criminal cases were registered regarding the illegal development of minerals and the independent use of subsoil. All of these cases are associated with causing significant damage to the state,” the Akmola regional department of entrepreneurship and industry reported.In particular, illegal sand mining was detected in the Kabanbai Batyr rural district, near the Nura River. The entrepreneur worked without the necessary permits and delivered the sand to the cement plant. Three more entrepreneurs in the same area committed the same act.Currently, measures have been taken to terminate contracts with enterprises that do not have the appropriate documents. This is a legal step aimed at restoring order in the use of subsoil in the region.“Investigations are ongoing, law enforcement agencies will identify all violations and bring the guilty to justice. State bodies and local authorities will continue to fight against illegal mining in order to protect natural resources and ensure environmental safety,” the authorized state body said.In addition, during the inspection, it turned out that many companies were registered outside the region, which makes it difficult to control them. In this regard, a number of enterprises have been re-registered and switched to legal work.“Today, an inspection was conducted in 11 contract territories in the Akmola region, as a result of which four cases of illegal mining were identified. Among them are lands near the Kokshetau and Birzhansal districts. In total, the area of ​​​​the 15 inspected territories amounted to 500 hectares. "17 million tenge was allocated for these works," the department added.The total economic loss amounted to 65 million tenge.Establishing order in the use of subsoil is not a problem that can be solved in one day. However, the measures taken are bearing fruit. The important thing is not only to stop violations of the law, but also to create open and fair conditions for honest entrepreneurs.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/949888

On March 3, 2025, a delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, led by the Vice Minister of Energy A.Zh. Zhamauov, arrived in the United Kingdom on an official visit to study best practices in the field of industrial decarbonization. This visit demonstrates Kazakhstan's commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2060 and implementing strategic objectives for the transition to a low-carbon economy.On the first day of the visit, a constructive meeting was held with representatives of the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, as well as the UK Ministry of Environment, Food and Agriculture. The parties discussed a wide range of issues, including state policy in the field of low-carbon development, incentives for industrial decarbonization, financial mechanisms for supporting "green" projects, and prospects for mutually beneficial cooperation in the field of sustainable energy. Particular attention was paid to the exchange of experience in the field of developing and implementing a regulatory framework for regulating greenhouse gas emissions.“Kazakhstan views decarbonization not only as an environmental imperative, but also as an opportunity to modernize the economy and create a new high-tech industry. We aim to create a full-fledged industry based on advanced technologies, and we are very interested in the experience of the UK in this area,” noted the Vice Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan A.Zh. Zhamauov.As part of the extensive program of the visit, the delegation will visit industrial sites in the cities of Kent and Cardiff, where they will get acquainted with practical examples of introducing innovative technologies to reduce the carbon footprint in various industrial sectors, including metallurgy, cement production and petrochemicals. The Kazakh side is interested in studying specific cases, successful business models and mechanisms of public-private partnership that can be adapted and used in the conditions of the national economy. Carbon capture and storage (CCUS) technologies, as well as projects for the production and use of "green" hydrogen, are of particular interest.This visit is an important step in implementing Kazakhstan's long-term strategy for the transition to carbon-neutral development in accordance with Kazakhstan's commitments under the Paris Agreement and the National Strategy for Achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2060. The results of the visit will be used to improve the national decarbonization policy and develop new measures to support the introduction of clean technologies in industry.Reference:Kazakhstan is actively implementing measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and introduce clean technologies in industry. As part of its strategy, Kazakhstan plans to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060, paying special attention to the introduction of renewable energy sources, hydrogen energy, and increasing the energy efficiency of industrial enterprises. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/949776

The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, have developed an order on the implementation of a pilot project to introduce a special mechanism for providing state services for determining disability. This will simplify this procedure for several nosologies.The special mechanism for conducting a medical and social examination in an external proactive format provides for the simplification of the procedure for determining disability by sending medical documents to a single expert outside the territory. Previously, this procedure was carried out with the participation of three experts.Also, during proactive external certification, the terms of providing public services will be reduced from three working days to one working day.This mechanism will be used in the pilot project for three nosological forms in cases of irreversible changes and disorders of body functions due to diseases, injuries and defects:– amputation and (or) absence of a limb;– Down syndrome (syndrome);– mucopolysaccharidosis in children.The document can be viewed on the "Open NPA" portal: https://legalacts.egov.kz/npa/view?id=15472789Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/949894

The "Kazsuchar" branch of the Turkestan region has sent 330 million cubic meters of water for desalination works this year. This is done to increase soil fertility and obtain a better harvest. To date, the winter desalination plan for the Maktaaral and Zhetysai districts has been implemented by about 80%. In the Maktaaral district, 34,456 hectares of land out of the planned 43,600 hectares have been cleared of salt. In the Zhetysai district, 42 thousand hectares of land out of 53 thousand hectares have been salted."The only way to get rid of soil salt is salting. In this case, it is very important to correctly determine the time and amount of salting, depending on the degree of salinity of the land and the mechanical composition of the soil. The branch plans to complete the pumping work in the first decade of March,” said Kazybek Bedebayev, director of the “Kazsuchar” branch of the Turkestan region. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/949369

The Kazsuchar branch in Zhambyl region inspected and repaired electrical equipment and lifting mechanisms as part of preparations for the flood season. Daily monitoring and round-the-clock duty are organized at the reservoirs under the branch. Today, the Teris-Ashchybulak, Burkitti, Zhartas, Yntaly and Kakpatas reservoirs are operating in water collection mode.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/949758

The law establishes the special status of the city of Turkestan as a spiritual, historical, cultural, tourist center and architectural heritage of the country.The document states:preservation of historical and cultural heritage - protection of the Khoja Akhmet Yassawi Mausoleum and other monuments;regulation of archaeological and scientific restoration work;revival of historical and cultural heritage and promotion of national crafts;not to build buildings of incompatible height and architecture in the protected area;creation of a reserve of archaeological monuments;creation of a comfortable environment in the city through the creation of accessible infrastructure and inclusive tourism for people with disabilities;design code to preserve the unified appearance of the city - architectural features introduction;expanding the powers of the akimat and maslikhat for effective management and control;supporting craftsmen and regulating transport transit by the state;developing tourism and improving the quality of life, while preserving the historical identity of the city.https://akorda.kz/kz/memleket-basshysy-kazakstan-respublikacynin-keybir-zannamalyk-aktilerine-turkistan-kalasynyn-erekshe-martebesi-zanyna-kol-koydy-325353  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/949210

Last week, the Vice Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Bauyrzhan Kudaibergenov held a meeting with the delegation of the Republic of Croatia led by the Deputy of the Croatian Parliament Zvonimir Troskot. The bilateral negotiations were attended by the Deputy of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Vera Kim, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Croatia Refik Shabanovic, as well as deputies of the Croatian Parliament.During the meeting, the parties expressed satisfaction with the current level of Kazakh-Croatian relations and noted their mutual interest in further developing trade and economic cooperation. Particular attention was paid to the issues of increasing the volume of bilateral trade and implementing investment projects. Vice Minister Bauyrzhan Kudaibergenov noted the significant potential for a multiple increase in trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Croatia in the next five years. He spoke in detail about the priorities of the Government of Kazakhstan for economic diversification and noted the relevance of the Concept of Investment Policy until 2029. Within the framework of this concept, a new approach is aimed at attracting investment, taking into account the needs of specific industries.The head of the Croatian delegation, Zvonimir Troskot, confirmed that his country is interested in expanding cooperation with Kazakhstan in such strategically important areas as the oil and gas industry, energy, agriculture, transport, as well as deepening trade and investment ties. The parties agreed to maintain regular contacts in order to strengthen bilateral partnership and expand mutually beneficial cooperation. The Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan acts as the working body of the Kazakh part of the Kazakh-Croatian Intergovernmental Commission for Economic Cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/949460

The largest international exhibition of the Canadian Mining and Exploration Association – PDAC will be held in Toronto 2025 has begun.As part of the event, the Vice Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan Iran Sharkhan, the Head of the AIFC Rustem Bekturov, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Canada Dauletbek Kusainov, the Vice President of the National Bank of the Chamber of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan held the opening ceremony of the national pavilion showcasing the geological potential of Kazakhstan.One of the important events of the first day was the international forum "Meet Kazakhstan: The Power of Geology in the Ninth Largest Nation". The Vice Minister spoke at the 1st session."Kazakhstan has a historical heritage and traditions of geological exploration and production, rich natural resources, including potential deposits of rare metals such as lithium, niobium and tantalum. We strive to create favorable conditions for investment and cooperation with local and international partners. "As part of the development of this industry, we are actively attracting new technologies for exploration and production, and I would like to emphasize that environmental protection issues in the field of geological exploration, production and processing of minerals are also our priority," noted Iran Sharkhan.The speakers include leading international experts in the field of mining and metallurgy, such as Rinaldo Giannti, Deputy Minister of Land and Mineral Resources of Canada, Pini Althaus, Cove Capital Co-Founder, Vasileios Tsianos, Vice President of Corporate Development of Neo Performance Materials, Conrad Blake, HATCH Mining Director, and Madalina Ivanica, Deputy Head of Delegation to the European Commission.The PDAC 2025 exhibition will continue until March 5, and the Kazakhstani delegation will continue active meetings with partners and representatives of leading mining companies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/949614

The Ministry of Defense has developed a draft order of the head of the defense department "On amendments to the Order of the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 461 dated August 16, 2017 "On approving the description of personalized insignia, breastplates and other military-heraldic insignia, graduation badges of military educational institutions, badges for class specialists, award medals (badges) for prize-winners of military-applied, service-applied, technical and other sports events, as well as the procedure for their issuance and wearing by servicemen of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan".In the fourth part of paragraph 9 of the draft document, the description of the "People's Hero Army General Nurmagambetov Sagadat Kozhakhmetovich" cup has been changed. Paragraph 25 sets out the grounds for awarding the first Minister of Defense of Kazakhstan with the badge "People's Hero Army General Nurmagambetov Sagadat Kozhakhmetovich" and the procedure for selecting military personnel. The full text of the draft order of the Minister of Defense can be found on the "e-government" portal in the "Open NPA" section until March 18 this year at the following link: https://legalacts.egov.kz/npa/view?id=15470474. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/949622

Astana, February 27, 2025 – A meeting of the subgroup of the consultative and advisory body of the “Dialogue Platform on the Human Dimension” was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the chairmanship of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alua Nadirkulova.The agenda considered the main issues on improving preventive measures to protect against torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment.The meeting opened with a report by Vladimir Malakhov, Deputy Head of the Pre-Trial Investigation Service of the Prosecutor General's Office. In his speech, he informed about the important reforms being carried out in the country in the field of criminal proceedings in order to bring criminal legislation into line with Kazakhstan's international obligations. Special attention was paid to the need for full rehabilitation and compensation for victims of torture. Today, the issue of introducing amendments to increase the amount of compensation for damage and improving its mechanism is being considered.On the second issue of the meeting, the head of the department of the National Center for Human Rights, Zhanar Bigalieva, presented a report on the role of the National Preventive Mechanism (hereinafter referred to as the NPM) in preventing torture. Today, the work of the office is focused on improving the functionality of the information system of the Human Rights Ombudsman and completing its integration with the terminals for filing complaints of convicts, completing the transition to a digital format for the work of NPM participants on preparing reports, as well as increasing NPM funding.During the consideration of the third issue, Gulnara Sarsenbayeva, Director of the Department for the Organization of Medical Care of the Ministry of Health, reported on the work being carried out on medical support for persons detained in institutions of the penal system. He shared his plans to introduce 24-hour beds in regulatory acts this year, change the list of examinations during a medical examination, revise equipment, staffing standards and the list of screening tests, as well as introduce medical and social services and digitalization.As part of the discussion of the fourth item on the agenda, Bakytzhan Sadibekov, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on the Criminal Enforcement System of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, noted that in order to prevent torture, continuous video surveillance has been introduced in all institutions, with more than 39,000 cameras operating in them, with online access for prosecutors. He also drew attention to the fact that, by adopting the Social Code, convicts with disabilities of the first group held in the Committee on the Penal System can be provided with social payments in the form of care allowances, while people from among the convicts in those institutions can provide care.On the fifth issue of the meeting, Yulia Ovechkina, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on the Protection of Children's Rights of the Ministry of Education, noted that citizens serving sentences in correctional institutions have the right to receive secondary education and are offered to receive a working profession free of charge. Today, 2,522 students study in colleges under the Committee on the Penal System.In general, the issues on the agenda were discussed in a constructive and open format. Representatives of state bodies and non-governmental organizations had the opportunity to directly exchange views and share the developed recommendations.The consultative and advisory body "Dialogue Platform on the Human Dimension" was established in 2013 at the initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The Platform serves as an effective tool for promoting dialogue between the Government and the civil sector. The forum will discuss various topical issues of human rights protection with the participation of international organizations (UNDP, OHCHR, OSCE, etc.) as observers.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/949526

A meeting with a delegation from Tencent was held at the Ministry of Digital Development. The parties discussed key indicators, key areas of bilateral cooperation and joint projects.Tencent is a major technology player in global innovation, and the Ministry of Digital Development plans to consider cooperation with this organization and its full entry into the Kazakhstani market. This will help attract new technologies to the country, increase the technological potential of the innovation system, and provide domestic innovators with additional access to the global innovation ecosystem. In addition, one of the main tasks of the Government is to attract advanced innovative companies to the country, which can contribute to the formation of the innovativeness of the domestic economy.Today, the Central Digital Development and Information Technology Center has significantly intensified its work on the development of artificial intelligence within the framework of its activities. One of the key projects in this regard is the creation of the International AI Center - alem.AI. This center will be a center for attracting artificial intelligence innovations and a generator of key AI technologies. It is planned to attract Bigtech companies from all over the world to this center for experience exchange, training and implementation of joint projects. At the meeting, the parties discussed the issues of locating the company's office in the alem.AI center and creating the Tencent AI lab division, which will be engaged in research and development in artificial intelligence.The parties also discussed the issues of creating and expanding data centers in Kazakhstan, Tencent's participation in infrastructure projects, and developing a local cloud platform for the public and private sectors. Tencent, with its vast expertise, technologies, and resources, is able to significantly simplify and accelerate the process of creating data processing centers and computing power.One of the important and key areas of the ministry is cybersecurity and personal data protection. On this occasion, issues of protection against DDoS attacks, fraud, malicious content, exchange of experience and technologies, Security Cloud and AI models were considered.At the meeting, Minister Zhaslan Madiev also touched upon the development of the digital economy and IT ecosystem in the country, including the development of artificial intelligence, participation in accelerators, implementation of educational projects, opening joint laboratories, support for initiatives such as eCommerce and fintech.For information:Tencent Holding Limited is a Chinese private investment holding company founded in 1998, headquartered in Shenzhen. It is one of the largest investment and venture capital companies in China and the world. Tencent's subsidiaries operate in various areas of high-tech business in China and other countries, including Internet services, artificial intelligence and electronic entertainment. As of July 2020, the company's capitalization was approximately 500 billion. USD.Press service of the MCRIAP of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/949686

As a result of the introduction of the Digital Family Card (hereinafter referred to as the FDC), since the beginning of 2025, SMS messages have been sent to 95.6 thousand people for the proactive provision of state services in the social and labor sphere. At the same time, more than 49 thousand people used the opportunity to receive benefits or payments without applying.The Digital Family Card is formed on the basis of data from all existing information systems of state bodies. Today, it contains information on 20 million citizens of Kazakhstan or more than 6.2 million families.The main goal of the introduction of the FDC is to ensure equal access of Kazakhstanis to the state support system. In this regard, the Social Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan establishes the Digital Family Card as a tool for determining medium- and long-term objectives and directions of social policy. Also, the OCC is a daily "electronic notification" of citizens' entitlement to receive some form of guaranteed state support depending on their social status.Currently, the OCC allows Kazakhstanis who are entitled to receive state support measures to register 10 types of benefits and social payments without any applications. They include social payments in case of loss of working capacity; social payment in case of loss of work, social payment or allowance for loss of breadwinner, allowance for parents (guardians) raising a child with disabilities, disability allowance, allowance for large families, allowance for mothers of many children awarded the "Altyn Alka" and "Kumis Alka" necklaces, targeted social assistance, as well as a lump sum payment for funerals.Also, automatic notifications have been implemented about the possibility of receiving pension payments through the OCC, the expiration date of the status when granting or extending the "kin" status, and employment measures for unemployed people.When the right to receive state support measures is established, an SMS message is sent to the potential recipient from the unified contact center 1414. The citizen who receives the notification must respond to it about his consent. The application and the assignment of social benefits or payments are processed automatically, after which the funds are transferred to the recipient's bank account.In order to avoid the risk of fraud, we note the need to respond to the SMS received from the unified contact center 1414.For all questions, please contact the Call Center at 1414. The call is free.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/949692

Dear compatriots! Today is Thanksgiving Day in our country. This holiday is a special day that revives our historical memory, strengthens the continuity of generations and the unity of the country. It is also a sign of respect and gratitude to the Kazakh people, who showed their kindness to different peoples who were brought together by fate in difficult times. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the people of North Kazakhstan, who make a significant contribution to the socio-economic development of the region, the preservation of peace and harmony. I wish you prosperity, prosperity and well-being for your families! Happy Thanksgiving Day!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sko/press/news/details/949310

Today, the region hosted the forum "My Homeland is My Kazakhstan" with the participation of the regional akim Gauez Nurmukhambetov, dedicated to the Day of Thanksgiving and the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan. This important event brought together people from different ethnic groups, public organizations and people of our region who actively contribute to strengthening and developing interethnic harmony. At the forum, the regional head read out the congratulatory message of the Head of State on the 30th anniversary of the Assembly, which noted the importance of the Assembly in forming a model of unity and social harmony among the people of Kazakhstan. For 30 years, the Assembly has played a major role in the peace, stability and development of our multi-ethnic society.  During the forum, citizens who have made a significant contribution to the development of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan in the region were awarded with Letters of Appreciation. These awards are a recognition of all efforts aimed at strengthening friendship, cooperation and mutual understanding between the peoples of our region. "This day once again reminds us of the importance of our unity and mutual assistance in the development and prosperity of our country. Happy Thanksgiving Day!", - the head of the region wrote on social media.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sko/press/news/details/949354

Today, the regional governor, Gavez Nurmukhambetov, congratulated the war veteran Valentina Arkhipovna Volkodav on her birthday. Our old woman turned 103, she is a true person of the century. At the age of 19, Valentina Arkhipovna went to the front and was part of a bridge-building detachment on the Belarusian and Ukrainian fronts to build bridges and make crossings. She traveled from the Volga River to Berlin, was awarded the Order of the Great Patriotic War of the II degree and medals. After the war, Valentina Arkhipovna served in the development of our country. She worked as an accountant at a ceramic factory in Tselinograd, and for the past 30 years she has lived in Petropavlovsk. "I wish our veteran health, long life and family happiness, and continue to enjoy the joy of children and grandchildren," the regional head wrote on social media.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sko/press/news/details/949362

Today, the next field meeting of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan entitled "Strong regional science - a strong region" was held. It was attended by the regional governor Serik Shapkenov, the president of the board of the academy Akylbek Kurishbayev, academicians and representatives of the petrochemical industry. The meeting discussed new areas of science development in the Atyrau region, - the press service of the regional akim reports.At the meeting, Serik Shapkenov emphasized the importance of the Scientific and Technical Council, which, by involving scientists from universities, research organizations, industry and regional development institutes, develops scientific proposals, conducts an examination of initiated projects, and develops proposals for financing.- The Council will work actively and systematically in direct contact with the National Academy of Sciences. For us, research is of great importance in the field of applied solutions in the field of information technologies and artificial intelligence, environmental research and systematic environmental monitoring, including the use of artificial intelligence in the efficient use of water and deep purification and regeneration of industrial wastewater, new materials and composites based on industrial polymers, methods for recycling and regeneration of plastic waste, and the use of oil-contaminated soils for road construction and building materials. These should be promoted and supported in the main state scientific directions developed by the academy, - said S. Shapkenov.At the same time, the head of the region noted the priority of effectively using the regional scientific fund, training specialists necessary for production, and providing comprehensive support to their projects.According to Akylbek Kurishbayev, the president of the board of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the economy of Atyrau region is favorable for various areas of scientific research.- There are no budget programs for financing regional science in local budgets. In general, the amount of funds allocated for science from the local budget does not exceed 1% of the total expenditures on its development in the state. Atyrau region is one of the most important regions of our country in terms of natural resources and economic potential. In this regard, Atyrau region can serve as an example for other regions. In this regard, the National Academy of Sciences is ready to provide the necessary assistance. First of all, the Regional Council should establish close ties with the National Academy, and this will allow you to receive full methodological and practical assistance from the Academy on all issues of the council's activities. It should be noted that in accordance with the new system for determining the priority areas of science development developed by the National Academy of Sciences, research in the fields of agro-industrial complex, oil and mining and metallurgical industry, ensuring access to fresh water, improving the quality of life and developing human capital are considered strategic priorities and will be financed first, - said A. Kurishbayev.The participants discussed the current issues of the development of regional science, its impact on the socio-economic development of the region and the country. A scientific and innovative exhibition was organized as part of the field meeting.As a result of the field meeting of the Presidium of the Academy, a decision was made to establish the Science Support Fund under the Atyrau Oblast Akimat for the first time in the republic.The event will be continued with a foresight session to determine the priority tasks of regional science. Promising scientific projects ready for commercialization will be presented in the format of the "Science-Business" pitch session. Participants will discuss opportunities for cooperation between the scientific community and business.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/atyrau/press/news/details/949546