Vice Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan Askarbek Yertayev participated in the second Asia-Pacific regional review of the implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Sustainable Migration (hereinafter referred to as the GCM), during which he informed his colleagues about the achievements of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of social and economic development in Asia and the Pacific, organized by the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (hereinafter referred to as the ESCAP) in collaboration with the UN Migration Network.Representatives of 53 ESCAP member states and 9 associate members took part in its work.The main purpose of the discussion was to analyze the progress and implementation of the GCM principles in the Asia-Pacific region. The GCM is aimed at protecting the rights of migrants and ensuring the voluntariness, safety, orderliness and legality of migration processes, as well as providing measures to support and integrate migrants, promote their development, improve the processes of policy-making in the field of migration, etc. considers adopted to improve migration processes in the country.“We strive to create a more inclusive and sustainable migration system that will benefit both migrants and the host society.The Government of Kazakhstan has created reliable institutional mechanisms for collecting and analyzing migration data, integrating various information systems to improve the quality and accessibility of data. The National Bureau of Statistics collects information on the movement of citizens of Kazakhstan, foreigners and stateless persons,” he shared.A. Ertayev noted that the integration of information systems of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan with databases of other state bodies, financial and non-financial organizations will increase the efficiency of collecting information in the field of population migration.“This will ensure automation and digital accounting of the entire foreign labor force. The simultaneous introduction of mandatory formation of a personal identification number will allow for the timely registration of employment contracts and temporary residence permits for foreigners.A single platform will allow for the unification of processes, ensuring the observance of the rights of foreigners and Kazakhstanis, as well as eliminating the disparity in wages between foreign labor and Kazakhstani workers, - he said. "Real data on migration processes will help ensure the successful integration of migrants."After the main session, the Vice Minister also met with the UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of ESCAP, Armida Salsiah Alisiyahbana. During the dialogue, the parties discussed the prospects for cooperation between Kazakhstan and ESCAP in addressing key migration issues and improving the quality of life of migrants.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/930630

As part of the implementation of a pilot project on the use of taxi aggregators to provide invataxi services to people with special needs initiated by the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan), since the beginning of 2025, this service has been provided 29.4 thousand times in the cities of Astana and Almaty.We would like to remind you that invataxi services were provided to people with disabilities 207.2 thousand times in 2024.As previously reported, in order to increase the speed and quality of invataxi services, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with akimats, decided to make changes to the mechanism of this service. For example, citizens are required to make an appointment by phone the day before receiving the service, which forces them to plan their trips in advance, wait for an invataxi, there is a lack of vehicles to provide invataxi services, andetc. There are problems.To simplify the conditions, a pilot project was initiated to attract taxi aggregators who have received a request to participate in the provision of this service.The main condition here is the absence of interest from the fare, which is usually transferred to the benefit of aggregator platforms. Yandex has expressed its intention to participate in the pilot project on a gratuitous basis.As part of the pilot project, citizens can use the Invataxi service through the Yandex Go mobile application. This service allows the recipient to choose a vehicle faster, track the status of the order online, and monitor the trips made. The application has a special features screen for people with disabilities to notify the driver of their special needs during the trip. In turn, drivers receive special instructions on how to help a person get into and out of the vehicle.This year, the pilot project continues to be implemented in Astana and Almaty with the participation of focus groups from people with disabilities. In the future, it is planned to scale it to other regions of the country.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/931044

The scope of the enterprise, which began operating last fall, is expanding. Today, another workshop was launched at the production site specializing in the production of polyethylene pipes.Let us recall that initially it was planned to produce only water and heating pipes from this enterprise. However, over time, the management of the enterprise, convinced that it would be possible to produce products for other purposes, took a new direction.According to the management of the enterprise, the additional workshop will produce three-layer pipes aimed at protecting cable systems in the energy sector.- We produce pipes with a diameter of up to 400 millimeters. For example, when it comes to water pipes, we are able to produce about 3,500 meters of pipes per day. Today we are starting work in another direction. The main advantage of our pipes for the energy sector is that they are made of fire-resistant materials. That is, such pipes do not burn. In addition, the outer layer of the pipe is designed to withstand various physical influences and high pressure. In general, we can produce 1,100 meters of such pipes per day, - says Tursynbek Musakhanov, Deputy General Director of UKa Trubtech LLP.According to the management of the enterprise, the plant is able to satisfy the demand not only of East Kazakhstan, but also of neighboring regions. The products are of high quality, and only modern technologies are used in production. It is worth noting that there are practically no other enterprises in our region working in this direction. In fact, there are only a handful of factories producing polyethylene pipes in our republic.The new enterprise will produce about 3,600 tons of products per year. In the future, it is planned to increase this figure to five thousand.- We have the capacity to fully cover our region with the necessary products. And in the future, we also intend to enter the markets of other regions of our republic. For this, it will be necessary to increase the volume of production. We are ready for such a step. In general, we plan to open additional workshops in the future and increase the number of our employees, - he says.At the same time, it should be noted that currently 25 people are employed at the production site.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/930904

In the village of Shakaman, Zhanasemei district, the installation of street lighting has been completed as part of the state program "Aul - el besigi" aimed at developing the social infrastructure of settlements. Modern street lights have been installed and put into operation along 1,600 meters of K. Akhmetov Street in the village. If earlier the lack of lighting caused inconvenience to the villagers, now they have been relieved of this trouble. This was especially joyful for children and the elderly.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/930979

This year, the Makanshi district has received more snow than usual. Despite this, the work of clearing roads of district, regional, and republican significance has not stopped for a moment. The district administration is clearing roads between villages from snow, making it possible for passenger traffic. “Our district is served by 11 rural districts. Their distances vary. District roads with a total length of 209 kilometers are cleaned by the Makanshi municipal state enterprise, the Abraimov private enterprise, and the Meyrlan private enterprise. Regional roads are cleaned by Semey Roads LLP, and republican roads are cleaned by the regional branch of Kazavtozhol JSC. We are using every opportunity to ensure that communication between villages is not disrupted. In addition, snow removal from roads, sidewalks and public places within the village is carried out systematically,” says Makanchy District Akim Dauren Koygeldin. Currently, snow removal from roads in the district is being carried out in an intensified manner. 5 loaders, 2 graders, 10 MTZ tractors, 1 Ural, 3 Kamaz, 1 K-700, 1 DT-75 vehicles begin their work as soon as the snow falls. To date, 2,120 cubic meters of snow have been removed in the district.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/931092

In the village of Rakhimzhan Koshkarbayev, Tselinograd district, the transfer of an electricity facility to the trust management of AEKU JSC took place. This is the first such case in the Akmola region, implemented within the framework of the instruction of the Head of State on the development of the electric power industry.On December 27, 2024, an agreement was signed between the akimat of the Tselinograd district and AEKU JSC, according to which more than 1,500 meters of power transmission lines were transferred to the management of the energy supplying organization. Now residents who were previously connected to electricity through individual KTPs and used diesel generators will receive stable electricity.As explained by specialists from AEKU JSC, the transfer of power lines will ensure uninterrupted power supply, prompt elimination of accidents and technological violations. Work on connecting subscribers has already begun, and the KTP capacity is sufficient to ensure the connection of about 100 houses. The work carried out on power supply will create favorable conditions for future residents, providing the necessary infrastructure for construction and comfortable living. The sites for the construction of the GTP are provided with water supply networks and electricity. Land plots are allocated in accordance with the priority.Residents of the small district expressed their gratitude to the akimat and JSC "AEUK" for solving an important problem. Now they can use household electrical appliances without fear and develop their farms without worrying about power outages.This step was an important stage in the development of the district's energy infrastructure. Transferring the power grids of AEK JSC to the trust management will increase the quality of service provision, create conditions for further growth of the settlement and improve the standard of living of its residents.The akimat of the Tselinograd district will continue work in this direction.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/930883

The implementation of the Head of State's task to increase the share of processed products in the agro-industrial complex to 70% continues in the Akmola region. To achieve this goal, the agricultural processing industry is developing rapidly in the region. Currently, 67 enterprises that process meat, milk, oilseeds, and also grind flour operate in the region. In addition, one of the main competitive advantages of the region is its proximity to the capital. Every day, about 80 tons of meat and meat products, 320 tons of dairy products, 700 thousand eggs, and 25 tons of flour are delivered to the capital's market.Akim of the Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov got acquainted with the production of the "Moya Ferma" LLP dairy plant during a working trip to the Tselinograd district near the capital. The enterprise produces more than 15 dairy products, which are sold in large retail outlets in the capital."We process three tons of milk per day. The main advantage of our plant is that it is the closest enterprise to the capital. This year we decided to expand our family business, we plan to process 30 tons of milk per day,” said the director of the enterprise Kuanysh Naimanov.Currently, the enterprise employs 25 people on a permanent basis. As a result of expanding the business and modernizing production, it is planned to create more than 60 new jobs.The head of the region noted the importance of developing processing enterprises in the region and the support provided by the state.“Creating a food belt around the capital is one of the strategic development priorities of the region. You must constantly improve the quality of products and be competitive. To this end, the state provides comprehensive support to agricultural producers every year,” M. Akhmetzhanov noted. The 20th “Zerde” Republican Competition of Research Projects and Creative Works was held on the basis of the “Baldauren” Republican Educational and Recreation Center located in the Burabay resort of the city of Shchuchinsk, Akmola region, organized by the “Regional Center for Identification and Support of Gifted Children” of the Turkestan region’s Department of Education. Students in grades 2-7 from the regions participated in it.Two students from the Ordabasy district of the Turkestan region were awarded diplomas of the 3rd degree of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the republican competition. Specifically, Dinmuhammed Kanybek, a student of the B. Ontayev comprehensive school in the Karaspan rural district, defended the project "The Future of Karaspan is a Fairy Tale" under the leadership of Amina Abdrasilova, and Kausar Abubakir, a student of the Zerde comprehensive school in the Shubarsu rural district, defended the project "Ecological tourism in Kazakhstan: Increasing the tourist potential of reserves and national parks" under the leadership of Bauyrzhan Seitkulov, and stood out among the best.Press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/931116

Representatives of public organizations met with representatives of state bodies and discussed the prospects for joint work. The dialogue platform "Law and Order" raised issues such as creating a barrier-free environment, resocialization of convicts, assistance to deviant youth, and other issues. The main demand of public activists is to be a bridge between the people and local authorities and to have their voices heard and receive state support."Our main goal is to create a just society and become the best state that will allow our country to develop," the words that formed the basis for the meeting.Representatives of non-governmental organizations spoke about the work being carried out in the field of human rights protection. Asem Asainova, the Commissioner for Children's Rights in the Akmola region, shared the results of her activities. Call centers that provide free psychological and legal assistance operate on the basis of the "Chance" crisis center. Women are also provided with assistance in finding a job. According to the head of the center, state support in this matter is very important.It should be noted that last year, 870 applications were received regarding the legal protection of children.“The thematic range of applications is very wide. The most common problems are related to bullying in schools - children are pressured by their peers, sometimes even by teachers. Many are afraid to speak out about this, but we are creating an environment where every child can ask for help,” said Asem Anuarbekovna.The issues of resocialization of convicts and their detention in correctional institutions are also relevant. Public activists believe that correctional institutions built decades ago do not meet modern standards. In addition, it is important to support citizens released from prison, help them find employment, and create conditions for their return to normal life.“This platform was created to give us the opportunity to exchange views and help each other. "By closely interacting with government agencies, we can improve the mechanisms of law enforcement and increase the legal literacy of citizens," noted Vladislav Shul, a representative of the Justice and Prosperity Public Foundation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/931118

The results of socio-economic development in 2024, budget execution and preparations for this year's floods were considered at a meeting of the akim of the Akmola region chaired by Marat Akhmetzhanov, akim of the Akmola region. The head of the regional economy and budget planning department, Almagul Shugyrmakova, made a report on the results of socio-economic development in 2024. According to the results of the 12 months of last year, the five main socio-economic indicators maintained positive dynamics. The volume of industrial output in the region amounted to about 2 trillion tenge. The majority of it is provided by the processing industry, while more than half of the production is accounted for by the production of precious metals. According to the report of the head of the department, the volume of gross regional product (GRP) of the Akmola region reached 1,604.3 billion tenge, which is 101.4% compared to the previous year. The growth of the regional economy was especially contributed by mining, mechanical engineering, uranium production, chemical industry, construction industry and food industry. Compared to 2023, the volume of agricultural production increased by 45%, which is mainly due to the increase in productivity in crop production. A slight increase is also observed in livestock farming, which was determined by the number of livestock on organized farms and private subsidiary farms. Last year, more than 660 thousand square meters of housing were put into operation in the region, and more than 6 thousand families of Akmola improved their housing conditions. The main share in housing construction belongs to private developers (80%). The mechanism for purchasing ready-made apartments has allowed to significantly increase the number of residents provided with housing compared to the last three years. Listening to the report of the Department of Economy and Budget Planning, the head of the region noted that the reported data do not fully reflect the real situation. “As the Head of State noted at the enlarged Government meeting, the effectiveness of our work is assessed, first of all, by the development of the economy and improving the quality of life of the population. Limiting ourselves only to reported indicators will not ensure economic growth. Statistical figures are necessary, but they should not be the main criterion for the work of state bodies. We want to see in the reports an accurate picture of the real situation, an increase in the well-being of the population. Therefore, other assessment criteria are needed that would stimulate real growth in the economy and production efficiency,” the regional akim said. The head of the Akmola regional finance department, Talgat Boltenov, made a report on the implementation of the revenue and expenditure parts of the past year. Another important issue discussed at the meeting was preparation for spring floods. The acting head of the Akmola regional emergency department, Colonel B. Alashov, made a report on measures to reduce and prevent the risk of floods in the region. To date, the following work has been carried out in 179 settlements: * 64.5 km of drainage canals have been dug, * 38 km of river channels have been cleaned, * 35 km of drainage canals have been expanded and deepened. The head of the regional department of nature management and natural resources, Janet Mikishev, also made a report provided information on the ongoing work on the inspection and modernization of hydraulic structures. Currently, 6 projects are being implemented, including the construction, modernization and restoration of hydraulic structures, cleaning and deepening of river channels. The regional akim listened to the report of the district akims and instructed to strictly monitor the implementation of measures to combat spring floods.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/931142

The expanded akimat meeting chaired by the akim of Zhambyl region, Yerbol Karashukeyev, reviewed the results of the region's socio-economic development for 2024.Before the discussion, the akim of the region spoke in detail about the main tasks for the upcoming period set by the Head of State at the expanded meeting of the Government.The first is diversification of the economy. The akim of the region emphasized the importance of strengthening investment attraction. Last year, 35 investment projects worth 214.0 billion tenge were implemented in Zhambyl region, creating 1.5 thousand jobs. In 2025, the task is to implement 33 projects worth 555.0 billion tenge.The second is the transition to a new level of infrastructure development. This year, it is planned to reduce the level of wear and tear of heating networks in the region to 53 percent. By the end of this year, the water supply level should reach 100 percent, and the natural gas supply level should reach 91.8 percent.The share of roads in good and satisfactory condition will be increased to 99.5 percent, and the street and road network to 89 percent.In 2025, it is planned to commission 770 thousand square meters of housing, purchase 361 apartments for socially vulnerable groups of the population, and provide housing for about 150 young families under the "Aulieata Youth" program.Thirdly, the comprehensive introduction of digital technologies. The regional akim gave a number of tasks to the Department of Digitization and Archives to improve the quality of cellular communications, develop artificial intelligence, and revitalize the work of the IT hub in Taraz.Fourthly, the development of energy and the creation of a nuclear cluster.It is planned to implement 3 major projects in the field of renewable energy sources in Moyinkum, Sarysu, and Talas districts. A 200 MW steam-gas plant will also be installed in Taraz.These projects correspond to the instructions of the Head of State to strengthen the power grids in the southern region.The fifth is to strengthen the potential of the agro-industrial complex.In 2025-2027, it is planned to implement 22 projects worth 67.4 billion tenge in the agro-industrial complex. Thus, the volume of milk production will increase by 6.5%, and the storage volume by 10%.Also, this year, the construction of a unique plant for deep processing of corn with a capacity of 500 thousand tons has begun in conjunction with the Fufeng Group company.It is planned to implement 2 projects aimed at assembling agricultural machinery.The sixth is to reform the tax and budget policy. The revenue part of the regional budget was implemented by 100.2%. Own revenues of local budgets were fulfilled by 100.7 percent and amounted to 1.3 billion tenge.The regional akim also noted a number of tasks within the framework of the President's instructions on financial support for important projects.The eighth is to optimize social support and further develop the healthcare, education and science sectors.This year, it is planned to complete the construction of 21 educational facilities and carry out major repairs of 13 facilities. Major repairs will be carried out at 4 large medical facilities for a total amount of 1,486.7 million tenge.As part of the Year of Worker Professions, the regional akim instructed colleges to determine a list of specialties needed in the region and provide guidance for training in-demand personnel.The volume of state orders in technical and vocational education organizations will increase to 8,500 places. Within the framework of the targeted state order, 500 students will be trained at the request of enterprises.The regional akim undertook to make prompt decisions in all areas and ensure the timely implementation of the President's instructions.During the meeting, the head of the Department of Economics and Budget Planning, Sandugash Abraliyeva, reported on the results of 2024.Last year, the economic growth of Zhambyl region amounted to 4.3 percent. The highest growth was observed in the sectors of industry (1.9%), construction (16.2%), housing construction (4.5%), trade (2.9%), transport (9.9%), and communications (7.9%).The total volume of investments in fixed assets amounted to 506.8 billion tenge.During the reporting period, 759 thousand square meters of housing were commissioned. 26 houses with 1,159 apartments were commissioned from the budget, and 38 houses with 1,547 apartments from private investors.Reports were heard from a number of district akims and heads of departments who failed to fulfill the plan in each sector. Yerbol Karashukeyev focused on significant shortcomings in the industry and investment attraction sectors.The relevant department, the Taraz SEC, Taraz and district akimats were instructed to strengthen coordination work to ensure the flow of additional investments into the economy.Expanding business ties, akims should find potential investors themselves and propose projects taking into account the specifics of each district. Its results will be discussed at a monthly meeting with the participation of the head of the region.The regional akim emphasized that measures would be taken against responsible persons for failure to fulfill the tasks set based on the results of the first quarter of 2025.- The Head of State noted that concrete actions and bold decisions are needed.Responsible persons must take full responsibility for the implementation of the assigned tasks. We must make maximum use of state support tools. It is necessary to save budget funds and finance only socially significant projects. The ultimate goal is to ensure economic growth aimed at improving the living standards of citizens, — concluded the regional akim.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhambyl/press/news/details/931141

Curling Our compatriots competed in the mixed doubles curling competition at the Asian Winter Games. Kazakhstan – China 5:11 Ice hockey (men) The Kazakhstan men's national team started the competition successfully, defeating Thailand by a large margin in the first match. Thailand - Kazakhstan 0:12 Ice hockey (women) The Kazakhstan women's national team defeated Thailand by a large margin in the next match. Kazakhstan –  Thailand 9:0.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/931126

Konstantin Bortsov - silver medalist of the IX Asian Winter GamesSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/931121

Astana, February 3, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan - Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtileu held talks with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan - Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov, who arrived in Astana on an official visit. During the meeting, a wide range of issues of Kazakh-Turkmen cooperation were discussed, including prospects for interaction in the political, trade and economic, transit and transport, energy, and cultural and humanitarian spheres. The parties emphasized their commitment to further strengthening strategic partnership in the spirit of friendship, good neighborliness and mutual respect. The heads of foreign ministries of Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan comprehensively reviewed the progress of the practical implementation of the agreements reached as a result of the official visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Ashgabat in October 2024. They agreed to further assist in strengthening inter-parliamentary and intergovernmental relations. Special attention was paid to the issue of further expanding trade and economic cooperation. Over the past two years, the volume of mutual trade between Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan has consistently exceeded $500 million. They agreed to take coordinated measures to achieve the goal set by the heads of state to increase bilateral trade turnover to $1 billion. Significant potential was noted in the energy and transport sectors. Readiness was expressed for further development of mutually beneficial cooperation in these areas. A significant agenda of cultural and humanitarian cooperation was highlighted. In accordance with the instructions of the heads of state, last year the solemn opening ceremonies of the Makhtumkuli monument were held in Astana, the monuments to Abai and Kurmangazy in Ashgabat, and the Days of Culture of Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan were organized. During the meeting, the ministers "balanced the clocks" on topical issues of the regional and international agenda, confirmed their interest in continuing close cooperation within multilateral structures, as well as in providing mutual support in promoting the initiatives of the two states. In this regard, an exchange of verbal notes in support of each other's candidacies was held within the framework of international organizations. M. Nurtileu congratulated the Turkmen side on the beginning of the International Year of Peace and Trust, declared by the decision of the United Nations General Assembly at the proposal of Turkmenistan. The Foreign Ministers emphasized the importance of developing regional cooperation within the framework of consultative meetings of the heads of Central Asian states and the International Aral Sea Saving Fund, as well as joint efforts to strengthen peace and stability in Central Asia.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/930228

Astana, February 4, 2025 – First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Akan Rakhmetullin met with the Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil Marcelo Fortuna Biato. During the meeting, the parties discussed topical issues of bilateral cooperation in the political and trade and economic spheres, and exchanged views on issues of interaction within multilateral formats. A. Rakhmetullin noted the active role of Brazilian diplomacy on the international stage this year and wished the success of upcoming events, such as the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belem and the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro. In conclusion, the parties agreed to continue deepening mutually beneficial dialogue at the bilateral and multilateral levels.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/931065

Tehran, February 3, 2025 – The 1st meeting of the High-Level Committee of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) was held under the chairmanship of Alibek Bakayev, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The meeting was attended by the Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, Iran, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan, the Permanent Representative of Kyrgyzstan to the ECO, as well as the Director General for International Economic Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey.Opening the meeting, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan noted the need to adapt the Organization to the new economic reality and introduce effective mechanisms of interaction.The Kazakh diplomat outlined the priorities of Kazakhstan's chairmanship in the Organization, emphasizing the importance of transport and logistics ties, trade, technological interaction and the institutional development of the ECO, as well as food security and sustainable development.The participants of the meeting also discussed the main areas of development of the ECO discussed issues, including strengthening the institutional capacity of the Organization. The parties confirmed the importance of developing a new strategic document "ECO Vision 2035", which takes into account modern economic challenges and trends. Special attention was paid to structural reforms aimed at increasing the effectiveness of the work of the ECO.A bilateral meeting between A. Bakayev and the Secretary General of the ECO, Asad M. Khan, was held within the framework of the meeting.Kazakhstan, as the Chairman of the ECO in 2025, intends to actively promote initiatives aimed at increasing the effectiveness of the Organization's activities and deepening economic integration.The Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) was established in 1985. The main goal of the ECO is to develop economic, technical and cultural cooperation between member states. The ECO has Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Turkey as members. Kazakhstan's official accession to the OECD was carried out at an emergency meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers held in Islamabad (Pakistan) on November 28, 1992.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/931117

A meeting of regional assets was held in Uralsk, where the Governor of the West Kazakhstan region Nariman Toregaliev reported on the socio-economic development of the region and set the main tasks in accordance with the instructions of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at an expanded meeting of the Government.At the end of 2024, investments in fixed assets increased by 4.7% and amounted to 712.9 billion tenge. In the first nine months of 2024, the gross regional product increased by 1.9% and amounted to 3.4 trillion tenge.“One of the important areas of economic development is the promotion of exports and reduction of dependence on imports. In general, the volume of exports in 2024 amounted to 6.4 billion. US dollars. It is important to note that at the end of the year the region has a positive trade balance, that is, exports exceed imports. However, given that the bulk of exports belong to oil and gas products, it is necessary to continue the development of the processing industry in the region. "Attracting investments, enterprises should increase the load and prioritize the production of export-oriented products. In the next five years, 59 investment projects will be implemented in the region, 26 of which are planned to be implemented this year, which will provide 800 jobs," Nariman Toregaliev noted.In order to support small and medium-sized businesses, systematic measures are planned to increase their share in the total regional product to 40% by 2028.Initiatives are also planned to improve the social sphere and healthcare. In particular, the regional department for coordination of employment and social programs, as well as city and district akimats, were instructed to create jobs, involve the unemployed in vocational training and social projects, and strengthen work on employment of the population.In the field of health care, the issue of building inter-district hospitals in the Borli and Kaztalov districts, as well as major repairs of four health facilities in the Uralsk and Karatobe districts, is being considered.Much attention was paid to education issues: in 2025, the construction of 17 new schools is planned, 7 of which are under construction. These measures will allow the elimination of 8 dilapidated and 7 three-shift schools. In 2023-2024, 22 new schools were commissioned in the region, three of which were built within the framework of the "Cozy School" project.Infrastructure development and housing construction also remain a priority. In 2025, it is planned to repair 212 kilometers of roads of regional and district significance, for which 42.2 billion tenge will be allocated.Also, at a meeting of the regional asset, the regional akim instructed to complete all facilities within the framework of the "Modernization of Rural Healthcare" project this year, as well as to provide settlements with 100 percent clean drinking water.In addition, the regional akim noted that the Head of State declared this year the Year of Working Professions and that various events aimed at supporting working professions will be held in the region in this direction.The development of the region covers all sectors, including agriculture, digitalization, and rural support. During the meeting, representatives of the public expressed their support for the announced initiatives.The head of the Ural Trade and Industrial Company LLP Valery Krylov noted the importance of the tasks set and emphasized that their implementation will contribute to further strengthening the economy and social sphere of the West Kazakhstan region."The President touched upon important issues such as the modernization of the energy sector, the implementation of new projects in industry, the development of infrastructure, etc. All this will contribute to strengthening the country's economy. As entrepreneurs, we support all the initiatives of the Head of State," said Valery Krylov. Press Secretary of the West Kazakhstan Region Akimat Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/bko/press/news/details/930433

The Karaganda Regional Children's Library named after Abai is holding meetings with representatives of various professions under the title "All professions are important". A police officer, a zookeeper, a firefighter, a cook, a parachutist and a meteorologist told students about their work.Marina Kuptsova, head of the meteorological and agrometeorological monitoring department of the Karaganda and Ulytau regions branch of the Kazhydromet RSE, and Aizhan Kosubaeva, head of the meteorological forecasting department, conducted an excursion to the weather station for students in grades 4 and 6 of school-lyceum No. 53. The students not only listened to a lecture about the work of weather forecasters and meteorologists, but also got acquainted with the equipment.- The children were interested in observing how air temperature, wind speed and direction, humidity level and atmospheric pressure are measured. A rain gauge is a device that measures the amount of rain or snow. The children were even allowed to conduct a small experiment, says Bayan Uatayeva, director of the children's library.After visiting the station, the students returned to the library, where books about the weather, meteorology, and the profession of a weather forecaster were prepared for the children. Also, those who came on the excursion were awarded the "Young Meteorologist" diploma.The library also plans to organize meetings with an ophthalmologist, a railway worker, a miner, and an artist.Schools and children's groups who want to attend one of these meetings can contact the library at the following numbers: 41-23-25, 41-23-26 or Instagram @odb _ abai. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/930668

We provide the following explanation regarding the information on the audit results and the 5.3 billion tenge. During the 2020 pandemic, the Head of State instructed to allocate funds to support employment, create jobs, and prevent a sharp increase in unemployment throughout the country.In the Karaganda region, funds were used to repair social facilities, roads, and housing and communal services systems within the framework of the "Employment Roadmap".The loan terms were as follows: the money was provided for 12 years, at an annual interest rate of 6.1%, repayment begins in 2030.In addition, in 2020, funds were allocated through the issuance of government bonds within the framework of the affordable housing construction under the "Shanyrak" project. At the same time, these funds were not taken into account in the total loan limit for local executive bodies, since the government issued a separate permit during the pandemic.As Karaganda Su LLP explained, the current legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan does not prohibit the placement of the company's temporarily free cash funds in a short-term bank deposit. In 2024, the LLP was inspected by the Supreme Audit Chamber (SAC) and the Audit Commission of the Karaganda region, among the questions was a question regarding the use of funds for budget lending. No violations were recorded in any of the inspections regarding the placement of temporarily free funds on deposit.As reported by Teplotransit Karaganda LLP, a total of 16.6 billion tenge was attracted for the reconstruction of heating networks from 2015 to 2022. Payment of the principal under the loan agreements concluded since 2021 began. In 2021-2024, 527 million tenge was paid. In 2024, one violation was made for untimely loan repayment due to the lack of funds in the tariff estimate. Today, there are no violations of the law.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/930816

A meeting of the akimat on flood prevention in the region was held under the chairmanship of the head of the region, Serik Shapkenov, the press service of the regional akim reports. The director of the Atyrau branch of the Kazhydromet RSE Salauat Tolenov made a report on the hydrometeorological situation in the region. According to him, there is a possibility of a large amount of water from the Russian Federation. - There are 12 hydro stations of Kazhydromet in the region. Here, water level, temperature, and ice condition are measured twice a day, water flow is checked three times a month, and standard monitoring is carried out. Currently, the hydrological situation is stable in all water bodies of the region, and the freezing period is underway. Rivers have levels typical of the winter period. From December 28 to today, the discharge of the Irekty reservoir has amounted to 60 cubic meters per second. Last February, the water discharge was 25 cubic meters per second. Yesterday, the working volume of the Irekty reservoir was 2,624 million, the water inflow was 19.1 cubic meters/sec, - said Salauat Tolenov. Serik Shapkenov said that it is necessary to take into account not only the threshold levels, but also the volume of incoming water. In this case, it is important to rely on the long-term average, last year's data and planned volumes. As the experience of last year has shown, water not only does not reach the set level, but also spreads throughout the canal, posing an additional threat. In this regard, it is necessary to open stations to monitor the volume of water inflow near the border of Aktobe and the West Kazakhstan region, as well as install seasonal hydro stations in 51 settlements with a high risk of flooding. In addition, Kazhydromet was instructed to switch to a system of rapid information exchange on the hydrological situation in border regions. History shows that floods can recur every two years, so preparation and timely information should be the main focus. According to Nurlan Zhanabayev, head of the Emergency Situations Department of Atyrau region, work is underway to clean water pipes, strengthen dams and protective structures in the region. Last year, 590 km of dams and 20 km of canals were dug along the Ural River, 8 water culverts were installed on roads of republican and regional significance. 7 km of embankments were strengthened in river sections, 121 km of the bottom was deepened, and 90 km of the embankment was secured and cleaned. - Anti-flood measures are still being carried out, and full completion is planned for March. A stock of fuel, inert materials and bags has been created in the emergency reserve. 1,510 people and 244 pieces of equipment, including swimming equipment and helicopters, are ready to combat the consequences of the flood. In addition, if necessary, it was considered to mobilize forces and equipment from other regions, - said N. Zhanabayev. In addition, Serik Shapkenov listened to the preparedness measures of the cities and districts. The akims reported on the dangers in their regions and the work being done. The head of the region instructed to inspect the constructed dams and, if necessary, strengthen them, as well as monitor the hydrological situation in areas where snow water flows. - Last year was a big test for us. We noticed our vulnerable spots, and now all the equipment must be ready in every settlement. In addition, special attention must be paid to the issue of effective organization of evacuation. It is necessary to warn farms in areas with a high risk of flooding in advance and prepare places for temporary placement of livestock. All water supply facilities and constructed dams must be comprehensively inspected and accurate information must be provided to the operational headquarters. Last year, we allocated significant funds and upgraded our material and technical base. "We must be prepared for the worst, we cannot relax," said S. Shapkenov. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/atyrau/press/news/details/930851

A panel session on the topic “Digitalization is a factor in increasing the competitiveness of the agricultural sector of the EAEU” was held within the framework of the International Technology Forum – Digital Almaty 2025.The event was attended by Gohar Barseghyan, Member of the Board (Minister) for Industry and Agro-Industrial Complex of the Eurasian Economic Commission, representatives of state bodies of the EAEU countries and international experts.The session discussed issues of joint action on the digital transformation of the agro-industrial complex, the introduction of artificial intelligence technologies and the creation of an interconnected ecosystem for the sustainable development of agriculture.Vice Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kenzhekhanuly presented the country's achievements in the field of digitalization of the agro-industrial complex and discussed cooperation within the EAEU noted the prospects for deepening.According to the Vice Minister, Kazakhstan is actively implementing modern solutions. Among them are systems for accounting for farm animals, automation of subsidy processes, and systems for monitoring crop production.In addition, special attention was paid to the development and implementation of artificial intelligence technologies. These technologies allow predicting the productivity of farm animals and land yields, as well as automating the process of applying for subsidies. These initiatives are aimed at significantly increasing the efficiency of managing the agro-industrial complex.The Eurasian Economic Commission supported Kazakhstan's initiatives and noted that the integration of best digital practices is important for the accelerated development of the agro-industrial complex. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/930665