The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation plans to organize advanced training courses this year to retrain about a thousand water management specialists.In particular, the ministry has reached an agreement with the Chinese company Power China on conducting advanced training courses for Kazakhstani specialists in the PRC. In April, 30 people will go to China, followed by several groups of 25 people. The courses will be held every quarter. A total of 105 specialists will participate in it.Let us recall that last year more than 500 water workers underwent advanced training courses at specialized centers. This is 12% more than the initial plan."Training and retraining of specialists is an important direction for the modernization of the water sector of our country. On the instructions of the Head of State, the National University of Water Resources and Irrigation was opened in the city of Taraz, where about 200 students study. Our ministry has created a sectoral council on professional qualifications that will develop professional standards for the water sector. On its basis, Kazakhstani higher education institutions will update their educational programs,"- said Didar Zhanibekovich, Head of the Department of Human Resources Development in Water Resources of the Department of Science and Innovation of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/933226

A break is a hole in a dam that was not closed during the construction of a hydraulic structure, intended for water flow, or a hole in a dam that appeared as a result of its failure.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/933233

The main volume of surface water resources is formed due to the flow of local and transboundary rivers.More about this in the next issue of our “Business Break” column, the head of the State Accounting and Water Cadastre Department of the Committee for Regulation, Protection and Use of Water Resources, Yerlan Zhumabayev, told us.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/933968

At a plenary session held on February 5, 2025, the Majilis deputies approved the Agreement between the governments of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan on regulating the activities of the "Central Asia" International Industrial Cooperation Center.It will be located near the "Atameken" checkpoints in Kazakhstan and "Gulistan" in Uzbekistan. It will include production sites, warehouses and transport infrastructure. This will allow to increase the speed of cargo transportation, reduce logistics costs, reduce the number of participants in the supply chain, reduce the final cost of products for consumers, increase the speed of delivery and develop production cooperation within the "North-South" corridor."According to the agreement, the total area of ​​​​the Center is 100 hectares, of which 50 hectares belong to Kazakhstan and 50 hectares to Uzbekistan. A certain territory will be given the status of a regional industrial zone. The infrastructure of the Center will be built at the expense of extrabudgetary funds,” said Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliev at the plenary session.The Minister noted that the Turkestan regional akimat organized an open competition and selected the main investor who will invest in the development of the Center’s internal and external infrastructure. Currently, the investor is developing design and estimate documentation to provide the Center with the necessary infrastructure facilities.Technical and construction work is scheduled to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026, and the official opening of the center is planned for the first half of 2027.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/931917

The Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Arman Shakkaliev, met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Kazakhstan, Han Chunlin, who recently began his diplomatic mission. The parties discussed the prospects for expanding trade and economic cooperation, as well as mutual cooperation in the field of international electronic platforms.At the meeting, the two sides focused on the development of online trade. During the conversation, successful initiatives on the platforms of such leading Chinese marketplaces as JD.com, Alibaba and Douyin were reviewed. The national pavilion of Kazakhstan on the Alibaba platform, launched in 2022, brought together 290 Kazakhstani companies and presented more than 7,500 types of goods. The total sales volume on this platform exceeded 260 million US dollars. In 2023, the Kazakhstan pavilion on the JD.com platform was opened, presenting more than 60 types of products. The number of subscribers to the platform has exceeded 960 million, and sales of Kazakh goods on JD.com have increased from 1 million yuan in 2023 to 1.3 million yuan in 2024.Arman Shakkaliev noted that the bilateral trade turnover reached a historic high in 2024. The minister said that he intends to actively diversify Kazakhstan's exports and expand the range of supplied products.In turn, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Kazakhstan, Han Chunlin, announced positive dynamics in trade relations.“According to the General Administration of Customs of China, in 2024, the volume of bilateral trade between Kazakhstan and China reached 43.8 billion US dollars. Kazakhstan's exports to China amounted to 15.8 billion US dollars, an increase of 9%. "This trend confirms our confident step towards realizing our ambitious goal of doubling trade turnover in the future," the diplomat said.The ambassador also proposed expanding cooperation in the fields of energy, agriculture, cross-border trade and services. He invited Kazakhstani entrepreneurs to participate in the China International Import Expo, which will be held in July this year."This year, we will organize seven specialized zones. They are a production unit, clean energy, smart vehicles, digital technologies, a healthy lifestyle, medicine and environmentally friendly products of the agricultural and industrial complex,” said Han Chunlin.In addition, the parties discussed the creation of a modern infrastructure for online trade, including the development of warehouses.To further strengthen bilateral cooperation, Kazakhstan will conduct a number of trade and economic missions in 2025 and participate in the largest exhibitions in China. The Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliev, during a working visit to the Kostanay region, visited several facilities in the region and got acquainted with the development of the local industry.The Minister visited the KIA automobile plant, where he got acquainted with the construction of a new production facility capable of producing 70 thousand cars per year. He also visited the KamLitkz plant, which produces cast iron automotive components for trucks. The Minister noted that such enterprises play an important role in the further development of the regional industry.He also did not ignore the "Bayan Sulu" confectionery factory, which has become a symbol of Kostanay and is considered the pride of domestic production. Since 1974, the factory has been producing more than 240 tons of products per day, offering a wide range of confectionery products. In turn, Arman Shakkaliev proposed to introduce the factory's products to the Iranian market as part of the trade and economic mission of Kazakhstan to Tehran in February."Expanding the sales geography will help the factory increase its capacity and support the promotion of the "Made in KZ" brand in the international arena," the Minister of Trade noted.The minister also visited the new factory of "Milkh" LLP, which produces products under the "Novy Den" brand, in addition to popular cheeses and cottage cheese. According to Arman Shakkaliev, there is a high demand for Kazakhstani dairy products. In this regard, the minister noted the importance of supporting domestic production.In addition, he visited the "Sayakhat" market, which was renovated in accordance with the Road Map. Modernization will improve trade and consumer service conditions. This year, 3 markets in Kostanay will be renovated.During his visit to Kostanay, the minister met with business representatives of the region and answered questions about state support for trade entities and tax reform. Arman Shakkaliev reported on measures of state assistance for trade entities, including subsidizing interest rates on loans for the construction and modernization of trade facilities. For this purpose, 5.27 billion tenge has been allocated from the budget. Currently, a pool of 22 projects has been created in Kostanay region by the "Damu" fund, 18 of which have been approved. Under 6 projects, entrepreneurs have received loans from second-tier banks for 529 million tenge, of which 57 million tenge are subsidized.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/933704

The Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Arman Shakkaliev, met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Kazakhstan, Han Chunlin, who recently began his diplomatic mission. The parties discussed the prospects for expanding trade and economic cooperation, as well as mutual cooperation in the field of international electronic platforms.At the meeting, the two sides focused on the development of online trade. During the conversation, successful initiatives on the platforms of such leading Chinese marketplaces as JD.com, Alibaba and Douyin were reviewed. The national pavilion of Kazakhstan on the Alibaba platform, launched in 2022, brought together 290 Kazakhstani companies and presented more than 7,500 types of goods. The total sales volume on this platform exceeded 260 million US dollars. In 2023, the Kazakhstan pavilion on the JD.com platform was opened, presenting more than 60 types of products. The number of subscribers to the platform has exceeded 960 million, and sales of Kazakh goods on JD.com have increased from 1 million yuan in 2023 to 1.3 million yuan in 2024.Arman Shakkaliev noted that the bilateral trade turnover reached a historic high in 2024. The minister said that he intends to actively diversify Kazakhstan's exports and expand the range of supplied products.In turn, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Kazakhstan, Han Chunlin, announced positive dynamics in trade relations.“According to the General Administration of Customs of China, in 2024, the volume of bilateral trade between Kazakhstan and China reached 43.8 billion US dollars. Kazakhstan's exports to China amounted to 15.8 billion US dollars, an increase of 9%. "This trend confirms our confident step towards realizing our ambitious goal of doubling trade turnover in the future," the diplomat said.The ambassador also proposed expanding cooperation in the fields of energy, agriculture, cross-border trade and services. He invited Kazakhstani entrepreneurs to participate in the China International Import Expo, which will be held in July this year."This year, we will organize seven specialized zones. They are a production unit, clean energy, smart vehicles, digital technologies, a healthy lifestyle, medicine and environmentally friendly products of the agricultural and industrial complex,” said Han Chunlin.In addition, the parties discussed the creation of a modern infrastructure for online trade, including the development of warehouses.To further strengthen bilateral cooperation, Kazakhstan will conduct a number of trade and economic missions in 2025 and participate in the largest exhibitions in China. The Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliev, during a working visit to the Kostanay region, visited several facilities in the region and got acquainted with the development of the local industry.The Minister visited the KIA automobile plant, where he got acquainted with the construction of a new production facility capable of producing 70 thousand cars per year. He also visited the KamLitkz plant, which produces cast iron automotive components for trucks. The Minister noted that such enterprises play an important role in the further development of the regional industry.He also did not ignore the "Bayan Sulu" confectionery factory, which has become a symbol of Kostanay and is considered the pride of domestic production. Since 1974, the factory has been producing more than 240 tons of products per day, offering a wide range of confectionery products. In turn, Arman Shakkaliev proposed to introduce the factory's products to the Iranian market as part of the trade and economic mission of Kazakhstan to Tehran in February."Expanding the sales geography will help the factory increase its capacity and support the promotion of the "Made in KZ" brand in the international arena," the Minister of Trade noted.The minister also visited the new factory of "Milkh" LLP, which produces products under the "Novy Den" brand, in addition to popular cheeses and cottage cheese. According to Arman Shakkaliev, there is a high demand for Kazakhstani dairy products. In this regard, the minister noted the importance of supporting domestic production.In addition, he visited the "Sayakhat" market, which was renovated in accordance with the Road Map. Modernization will improve trade and consumer service conditions. This year, 3 markets in Kostanay will be renovated.During his visit to Kostanay, the minister met with business representatives of the region and answered questions about state support for trade entities and tax reform. Arman Shakkaliev reported on measures of state assistance for trade entities, including subsidizing interest rates on loans for the construction and modernization of trade facilities. For this purpose, 5.27 billion tenge has been allocated from the budget. Currently, a pool of 22 projects has been created in Kostanay region by the "Damu" fund, 18 of which have been approved. Under 6 projects, entrepreneurs have received loans from second-tier banks for 529 million tenge, of which 57 million tenge are subsidized.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/934164

Kazakhstan will export 80 thousand tons of wheat to Georgia in 2025. This was announced by the Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov. We have started working with the state of Georgia. In 2023, we did not export either wheat or meat to that country. In 2024, we normalized relations with them and exported wheat and beef. According to the results of last year, exports amounted to $71 million. Work on the export of wheat and meat will continue this year, the minister told media representatives after the talks between the heads of government of Kazakhstan and Georgia.  According to the head of the Ministry of Agriculture, this year the price of wheat is lower than last year. Therefore, subsidies will be paid for logistics in both countries. We have agreed to export 80 thousand tons of wheat to Georgia this year. Their annual consumption needs are 80-100 thousand tons. As for meat, we are ready to supply as much as they demand, - said Aidarbek Saparov. Let us recall that earlier we wrote about how much Georgian investors have invested in the country's economy over the past 20 years. Also, the volume of cargo transportation between Kazakhstan and Georgia via the Trans-Caspian international transport route increased by 62 percent last year. Source: www.inform.kz Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/932103

A meeting on the development of livestock and veterinary medicine was held at the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the chairmanship of Vice Minister of Agriculture Amangali Berdalin.The meeting was attended by heads of the Veterinary Control and Supervision Committee, the Department of Livestock of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and regional agricultural and veterinary departments.The main topics of the meeting were the course of wintering in the regions, updating the Roadmap for the development of feed production, digitalization of veterinary medicine, and other issues.“If wintering is properly organized, the implementation of the main indicators of livestock farming is ensured. In some regions, the natural and climatic conditions are unfavorable. "Our main task at this time is to prevent a decrease in livestock numbers," the vice minister said.According to Baglan Aimyrzayev, Acting Director of the Department of Livestock, according to the akimats, all regions are fully provided with grass, silage, hay, straw and compound feed, and the remaining volume of fodder reserves is 65%. This is enough to ensure the safety of livestock.The Chairman of the Veterinary Control and Supervision Committee, Kazbek Tashimov, reported on the implementation of new functional measures for the quarantine of agricultural animals and control over their export.In 2024, more than 220 cattle burial grounds, veterinary and slaughterhouses were built in the regions, and 8 incinerators were purchased.Currently, the “Veterinary and Sanitary Expertise” module is being implemented in a pilot mode in all regions and cities of republican significance, and will be launched in full at the end of March 2025.Following the results of the meeting, Amangali Berdalin instructed local executive bodies to strengthen explanatory work with farms on organizing wintering and disease prevention, organizing the movement of horses from frozen areas to pastures accessible to forage in case of adverse weather conditions, as well as ensuring the implementation of indicative indicators of livestock farming and work within the framework of the Road Map to double the total output Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/932276

In order to support the creation of a feed base for livestock and poultry enterprises, the Food Contract Corporation is ready to sell feed grain. The state operator has formed a permanent feed stock of 200 thousand tons of grain.To purchase feed, farmers must contact local executive bodies, which will form a list of buyers and send applications for the purchase of feed to the Food Contract Corporation. Feed grain is sold to farms at a fixed price. Raw materials are shipped from elevators in the Akmola, Kostanay and North Kazakhstan regions.Starting in 2022, in order to provide the domestic market with affordable feed, the Food Contract Corporation will create a reserve stock of feed grain that will be supplied to livestock farms during the off-season. In 2024, the grain operator shipped 120 thousand tons of feed wheat to enterprises.Let us remind you that February remains one of the most difficult months for livestock farmers, since its climatic characteristics and turnover features are very close to January.We ask you to pay attention to the weather and take the necessary measures to ensure the wintering of livestock in remote areas.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/932336

We present to your attention Grigory Alekseevich Selivanov.Grigory Alekseevich is 76 years old, and 49 years of his life have been closely connected with agricultural production.Before heading the Berezovskoye farm in the East Kazakhstan region, he overcame many difficulties in his career: he was a forwarder, head of the feed shop, a mechanic of the MTM, secretary of the party committee, and also one of the largest farms of the Kalinin collective farm. was the chairman of one of them.As a result of his many years of work, Grigory Alekseevich has become recognized as a competent leader who is well versed in his field, can effectively organize the work process and ensure compliance with labor discipline. His vast experience and deep knowledge help to find new and optimal ways to solve various problems.Grigory Selivanov has a great reputation, does not get tired of teaching the accumulated knowledge and experience to young people.He is an "Honorary Citizen of the District", as well as a holder of state awards, diplomas of honor and letters of gratitude from various state and public organizations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/932940

Goldbridge International Company LLP is implementing a large-scale project to build a large sugar factory in the region that will produce 144 thousand tons of sugar per year.The project is aimed at satisfying the demand for sugar in the domestic market.To produce this amount of sugar, approximately 900,000 tons of beet or sugarcane raw materials will be required.The investor has negotiated with an Atyrau company that is ready to grow sugar beet.The cost of the project is 58 billion tenge. 200 new jobs will be created.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/933127

The Department for Land Resources Management of the Kostanay Region KZR of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with the prosecutor's office and internal affairs bodies of the Zhitikarinsk district, stopped the fact of illegal gold mining on a land plot intended for pasture.During the inspection, it was established that LLP acquired rights to a land plot with a specific purpose "for conducting agricultural commodity production." However, in fact, the site was used for illegal mining of precious metals by leaching the soil.During the inspection of the territory, special equipment, metal detectors and other tools for illegal mining were discovered.In addition, the fact of the destruction of the fertile soil layer was recorded. The department imposed a fine of 2.6 million tenge.The LLP is also obliged to restore the fertile soil layer damaged as a result of illegal actions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/933371

The international conference "SEED-2025" was held in Kokshetau, which brought together agronomists, experts and researchers from Kazakhstan, Europe and the near abroad.Quality seeds are a key factor in ensuring high productivity. Last year, agricultural specialists of the Akmola region achieved significant achievements due to strict adherence to agronomic technologies, an increase in the area of ​​​​sowing elite seeds, and the successful implementation of state support programs.Seed breeding plays an important role in this process. The A.I. Baraev Scientific and Production Center for Grain Production is actively engaged in the development of new varieties of agricultural crops. The spring soft wheat variety "Taimas" can be noted as a clear result of the work of the center's scientists. Last year, this variety was distinguished by its adaptation to the climatic changes of Kazakhstan and innovative achievements in breeding, and gained great importance.During the conference, scientists and specialists discussed the issues of improving seed quality, introducing modern breeding technologies, using innovative processing methods, and improving varieties aimed at increasing productivity. Information was also presented on promising new varieties of agricultural crops developed by foreign and domestic breeders.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/934200

In the first week of the republican flash mob "Share a good deed", more than 300 charity events were organized and published on social networks.Volunteer groups and organizations from all over the country actively joined the campaign. A charity fair was held in Almaty, where local entrepreneurs and craftsmen presented their products. All proceeds from the fair were used to help orphanages.Volunteers from "Jaiyk Jastary" (Uralsk) distributed hot tea and food to utility workers and helped clear sidewalks of snow. Youth from Astana and Shymkent organized a special concert program at the nursing home.The flash mob was also supported by volunteer organizations "Jastar Oskemen" (East Kazakhstan region), "Zheltorangy_zhastary" (Almaty region) and "Biz_birgemiz_dulaty" (Taraz).It should be noted that to participate in the flash mob, it is enough to take a photo or video of the moment of doing a good deed and share it on social networks with the hashtags #ИгиИстиБолис and #ПоделисьДобром. Press service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/931481

Today, on February 5, the Kazakh delegation participated in the BRICS Creative Industries Summit in Moscow.The field Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and brought together representatives of Kazakhstan, which will be one of the organization's partner countries from 2025.A plenary session entitled "Creative Industries in the Era of Global Transformation" was held as part of the summit, in which Yevgeny Kochetov, Vice Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, participated.He told his colleagues about the development of creative industries in Kazakhstan and measures of state support for this sector. He also expressed confidence that cooperation within the BRICS framework will contribute to further strengthening the creative economy.The Kazakhstani delegation also included representatives of local executive bodies overseeing the creative sector and heads of creative hubs.The purpose of the international meeting is to discuss and develop the economic potential of the creative sector, networking and exchange of experience. These areas include architecture and urbanism, IT, cinema, video and photography, music, design and fashion, and contemporary art. Press service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/931797

A high-level international meeting dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and the 25th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 "Women. Peace. Security" was held in Astana. These are the main international documents aimed at expanding women's rights and ensuring gender equality.The meeting was attended by heads of state bodies of Central Asian countries, Deputy Speaker of the Majilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Daniya Espayeva, Chairperson of the Constitutional Court Elvira Azimova, Regional Director of the UN Women Office for Europe and Central Asia Belen Sanz Luque, and representatives of civil society.The Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Chairperson of the National Commission for Women's Affairs and Family and Demographic Policy under the President Aida Balayeva, speaking at the meeting, noted that since joining the Beijing Declaration in 1995, Kazakhstan has firmly adhered to the direction of forming a stable gender policy, combining national and international priorities.“This process is based, first of all, on a system of clearly established institutional mechanisms. In 2022, a large-scale constitutional reform initiated by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev restored the Constitutional Court and established the institution of the Ombudsman. I would like to emphasize the importance of these changes, because the strengthening of law enforcement institutions creates a reliable environment for promoting and protecting gender equality,” said Aida Balayeva.For this purpose, the National Commission on Women's Affairs and Family and Demographic Policy under the President of Kazakhstan is working. In addition, by the Decree of the Head of State, an advisory institute on gender issues was established under the heads of regions in 2023. The main state body responsible for the formation and implementation of gender policy in Kazakhstan is the Ministry of Culture and Information. A special committee operates within the ministry.Belén Sanz Luque, Regional Director of the UN Women Office for Europe and Central Asia, highly appreciated the gender policy of Kazakhstan and the countries of Central Asia. She noted the positive change and expressed confidence that the goals of the Beijing Declaration will be fully implemented in the world.“I am pleased with the achievements you have made in expanding the rights of women and girls in the country. We are working to ensure that all women and girls are free, have opportunities and rights. "We highly appreciate your achievements within the framework of agreements agreed at the intergovernmental level," said Belén Sanz Luque.The Beijing Declaration was adopted in 1995 at the Fourth World Conference on Women. The document set out strategic actions in 12 key areas to empower women and girls. Resolution 1325 "Women. Peace. Security" was adopted in 2000 and is aimed at ensuring that women make effective decisions on issues of peace and security. Press service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/932536

Today, an expanded board meeting of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan was held. At the meeting, Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balayeva focused on the direction and goals of the work for 2025."2025 is a special year in ideological terms," ​​the minister said.This year, a number of significant anniversaries and cultural events will be held. Among them are the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory, the 30th anniversary of the Constitution, and the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions. In addition, the 180th anniversary of Abai Kunanbayuly, the 190th anniversary of Shokan Ualikhanov, the 100th anniversary of Nurgisa Tlendiev and other anniversaries of prominent figures will be celebrated.In addition to the above-mentioned anniversary and important events, there is a task to hold the anniversaries of famous personalities at a high level.“A comprehensive plan has been approved for these events. However, the work to be carried out should not be formal. The essence and content of each event should be deep, the lessons learned,” said Aida Balayeva.Large-scale events are planned within the framework of the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory. Also, the online platform “Tribute to the Heroes” will be launched. The portal contains information on the names of about 1 million Kazakhstani soldiers, as well as personal documents and photographs.Aida Balayeva also noted the need to pay close attention to the issue of digitization of the industry. Digitization is a platform for new opportunities in the field of culture and information.The ministry considers digitization as one of the main tasks for preserving and making cultural heritage accessible. The “E-museum” web portal will be launched, creating a virtual network of museums in Kazakhstan. This project will provide online access to historical and cultural heritage using 3D modeling technology.Current issues related to the film industry are also constantly in the spotlight. One of them is the development of “Kazakhfilm”. According to the law signed by the President, now at least 30% of state funding will be directed to “Kazakhfilm”.“What I would like to emphasize here is that every penny allocated from the state is accounted for and requested. Therefore, these funds will be allocated only to worthy works that have passed the examination,” said Aida Balayeva.In 2024, for the first time, priority topics that correspond to our national interests and ideology were approved, and a new format of competition was held. Last year, 16 national films were released, and in 2025, 14 new films will be released.In addition, special attention is being paid to the animation industry. In 2025, 10 animation projects will be created, and the production of Kazakh cartoons for children will increase.The quality of TV series is also improving. In 2024, 41 series were produced and broadcast under state orders.The ministry also pays attention to the issue of exporting national films and series abroad and plans to launch a national streaming platform.In addition, work is underway to strengthen the legislation on issuing distribution certificates depending on the content of domestic and foreign films released for cinema distribution.Work will continue to gradually improve the film industry.Today, more than 58 thousand people work in about 8 thousand cultural organizations in the general field of culture. Last year, about 3 million spectators attended about 16 thousand events held in theaters, and more than 2 million people participated in events organized in museums.At the same time, the minister said that attention should also be paid to the content of commercial events held in cultural organizations.“Because the sacred stage is a place of taste and learning. That is why we must all treat it responsibly, without diminishing the dignity of noble art. Cultural centers should be free from political slogans and slogans and create conditions for true art to spread its wings,” said Aida Balayeva.In addition, the minister noted that responsibility should be strengthened to prevent facts of causing discord within the country and inciting religious and interethnic hatred. Currently, there are about 4 thousand registered religious associations representing 18 confessions in the country. Therefore, it is appropriate to work together in this area to solve the spiritual problems of society.Also, grant support for ethno-cultural associations contributes to the development of interethnic harmony and unity. Aida Balayeva said that it is necessary to work out the legal framework for this issue.A new law "On Mass Media" was adopted to combat false information and increase the security of the information space. Last year, more than 67 thousand facts of violation of the law were identified on online platforms, and more than 18 thousand materials were deleted. The Ministry has taken up the organization of training courses for journalists on improving their skills, increasing media literacy, and fact-checking.In 2025, the Central Asian Media Forum will be held, where topical issues of the media industry will be discussed.Another important direction is the development of creative industries. The Head of State recently signed a law on the support and development of creative industries. Now the Creative Industries Development Fund will begin its work. Creative hubs are opening in each region. Today, 12 creative centers operate across the republic, and 8 more are planned to be opened in 2025.The ministry continues to modernize the infrastructure in the field of culture. In 2024, 255 repairs and 45 construction works related to cultural facilities were completed in the regions of the country.Repairs are underway at the National Museum, the Mukhtar Auezov Drama Theater, the Natalia Sats Theater and other cultural facilities.In conclusion, the minister called on all industry specialists, public councils and journalists to actively participate in the implementation of large-scale plans for 2025.“Strengthening the unity of the people and the sustainable development of our country are a common interest for all of us. So, let's continue to work together towards a common goal,” said Aida Balayeva. Press service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/932846

Today, February 7, the 2nd meeting of the Council of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation was held in Astana under the chairmanship of the Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aida Balayeva. The meeting, which was held at the National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan, was attended by the President of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation Aktoty Raimkulova, the Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States Kubanychbek Omuraliev, as well as the Ministers of Culture of the organization's member states. The Council meeting discussed strategic steps to preserve, study and promote the Turkic cultural heritage in accordance with the instructions of the heads of the Turkic states in the strategic document "The Future of the Turkic World - 2040". Aida Balayeva noted that the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation is fulfilling an important mission of preserving the most valuable cultural and historical monuments. “Today, the issue of preserving historical and cultural heritage is relevant for our countries. The condition of ancient monuments and artifacts is affected by time, climate change and, unfortunately, anthropogenic factors. Therefore, the need for qualified specialists in the field of conservation and restoration of such objects is growing now, ”said the minister. Aida Balayeva also proposed implementing a project to train restorers in the city of Turkestan. The seminar will contribute to the exchange of experience between restorers from different countries and the implementation of joint projects. In addition, she said that this year a team-building seminar on the topic “Botai and Turan - the foundations of the Turkic world” will be organized in order to revive various historical periods of the development of Turkic civilization. At the meeting, Aktoty Raimkulova reported on the activities of the foundation in 2024. The action plan for 2025-2026 was also considered. The event was an important step in the development of cultural cooperation between Turkic countries. This meeting strengthened the relationship in the field of cultural heritage preservation and gave a new impetus to international projects. In addition, within the framework of the council meeting, the opening ceremony of the international exhibition "Language is the source of goodness: Diwan Lugat al-Turk" was held at the National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The exhibition, opened on the occasion of the 950th anniversary of the encyclopedic dictionary "Diwan Lugat al-Turk", aims to present a unique treasure that has survived to this day, focusing on the civilization-building aspect of the Turks. It should be noted that in 2025, the Republic of Kazakhstan will chair the Council of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation.   Press service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/933895

The Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan announces the start of public discussion of the draft order “On approval of the Model Regulations on Youth Resource Centers”.The said draft order is available at https://legalacts.egov.kz/npa/view?id=15430946.We ask you to participate in the discussion of the draft.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/933987

Today, an expanded meeting of the Central Council of the “Veterans’ Organization” RKB was held in Astana with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The event discussed the issue of joint implementation of the republican action plan “Great Victory: Tribute to Heroism, an Example for the Generation” to prepare for and celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Victory in 2025, adopted by the Government Resolution.The meeting was attended by the Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan Vice Minister Aizada Kurmanova attended. She informed the participants about the ideological work being carried out in connection with the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Victory.Every year, the Ministry, together with the veterans' organization, holds events aimed at strengthening the continuity of generations, respecting history, and increasing patriotic feelings and civic activity.It should be noted that about 9 thousand organizations, covering more than 260 thousand young people, operate in the regions within the framework of military-patriotic education of the younger generation. Last year alone, more than 2.5 thousand events were held, in which more than 2 million children and young people participated. Press service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/934036