The “Yelorda Zhastary” housing program is being implemented in Astana, and young people whose contracts under the “Rented housing for working youth without the right to purchase” program expire in early 2025 can participate in it, the official website of the Astana akimat reports.From February 17, the “Otbasy Bank” has begun the procedure for confirming the solvency of these citizens for further lending within the framework of the “Yelorda Zhastary” housing program.The housing center provides referrals for checking solvency in electronic and paper format. Electronic versions will be sent to the participants via WhatsApp to the phone numbers specified.The documents required for qualification will be valid for 30 calendar days from the date of submission.To obtain qualifications, young people with a referral should contact the bank branches at the following addresses:* R. Koshkarbayev Avenue, 26;* Kazhymukan Street, 12a;* Mangilik El Avenue, 27;* Beibitshilik Street, 25.Recall that the “Yelorda Zhastary” program offers young people a preferential housing loan at an annual interest rate of 5 percent.The maximum loan amount is 18 million tenge, while a down payment of 10 percent of the market value of the housing is required, regardless of the accumulation period.The loan term can be up to 19 years. Program participants have the opportunity to purchase their own housing in the primary and secondary markets.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/940603

The President of Kazakhstan declared 2025 the "Year of Working Professions." It is these specialists who have the responsible task of ensuring a comfortable life for entire cities. The exemplary representatives of this profession are the capital's Musaylov family, who have chosen the path of energy, the official website of the Astana akimat reports.The Musaylov family is an exemplary labor dynasty that contributes to the development of the capital's energy sector. Family members use their knowledge and experience to ensure the comfort and safety of city residents. They continue to work for the good of society, maintaining a high level of quality and reliability in their work.The head of the family, Kairat Musaylov, has been working in the energy sector for 35 years. He is an electrician of the operational-mobile service, and for his work he was awarded the title of "Honored Energy Worker of the Kazakh Energy Agency" and the medal "100 Years of GOELRO". His perseverance and professionalism have always been an example for others.Kairat's wife, Ayagoz Slyamova, has devoted 24 years to the energy sector. Currently, she works as a dispatch operator. Her diligence and care led her daughter to continue the baton.23-year-old Adiya Musaylova recently received a higher education in "Electrical Engineering" and has been working as a second-category technician of the power grid access service at Astana-AEK JSC for a year. The girl is proud that she not only makes ends meet with her profession, but also continues the family's career.Her two brothers, Nurzhan and Nurlan Musaylov, also work in the energy sector.Nurzhan Musaylov has devoted 26 years to the energy sector, achieving the highest 6th category in the specialty of an electrician for the repair and installation of cable networks.Nurlan Musaylov has also been working as an electrician for the repair and installation of cable networks for 22 years. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/940612

The results of the “Best Social Business Project” competition have been announced in Astana, the official website of the capital’s akimat reports.The competition was organized by the Republican Association of Private Preschool and Secondary Education Organizations “Adilet” with the support of the “Zhastar Ruhi” youth wing of the “AMANAT” party.Members of the “Adilet” association, a young entrepreneur and owner of the G-Empire hotel Timur Gizatullin, as well as activists of the “Zhastar Ruhi” youth wing of the “AMANAT” party took part in the event.According to the akim of the capital’s Yesil district, Darmeniyar Kydyrbekuly, the competition has become an important platform for showcasing the initiatives and talents of young people.“Today’s competition is not just a competition, it is an opportunity for young people to show their abilities, find mentors and share their ideas will allow you to receive support for the implementation. We are confident that the participants will reveal their potential and contribute to the development of our country,” he said.The district akim also touched upon the fact that the Head of State declared 2025 the “Year of Working Professions” and the importance of supporting the professional growth of young people today.The winner of the first place and a cash prize of 700 thousand tenge was Diana Zhulmukhambetova, a 2nd year student of Astana IT University.“My project is called Kaz nomad camp. I have six years of experience in sports tourism, and this idea gave me special inspiration when I participated in the World Nomad Games as a volunteer. I proposed to implement an entertainment program in ethnic style. It includes various master classes, for example, making baursak, beshbarmak, as well as a program for holding national games. In addition, the program provides for master classes in yurt weaving and traditional crafts. I think this is a great opportunity to widely promote Kazakh culture among young people. Every year, there are many applicants who come to the city, and each of them thinks about where they will go for a walk. I want them to not only visit places like cafes, restaurants, and cinemas, but also to be spiritually enriched by getting to know the national culture,” the student said about his project.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/940696

As part of the anti-fraud operational-preventive operation, the capital's police have detained a drop-shipper who stole money from an Astana resident through his accounts, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.A resident of Astana was contacted by a bank employee. They threatened that a cyberattack had been made on his account. In order to save his money, they persuaded him to transfer it to "safe accounts." He did as he was told and transferred a million tenge. After that, the caller stopped contacting him.Employees of the Cybercrime Countermeasures Department of the Astana Police Department have identified the identity and location of the account owner from whom the stolen million tenge was transferred. He turned out to be a 20-year-old man. The suspect, having gained access to personal data, provided the fraudsters with his card details. He was placed in a temporary detention center.The police have opened a criminal case, and the involvement of the detained person in similar crimes is being investigated.Law enforcement agencies reminded city residents of the need to follow the rules in order not to become victims of scammers."If someone calls your mobile phone and introduces themselves as a bank or police officer, do not continue the conversation. Hang up and do not give out your personal information. To confirm the information, contact the bank or police directly, contact the nearest police station or call 102,” the Astana city police department advised.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/940853

A JKL-format kokpardan tournament was held in the Nura district. More than a hundred spectators gathered to watch the youth game. Four teams participated in the competition.In the JKL format, three players were sent from each of the two teams competing simultaneously in kokpar. The rest played a supporting role and, if necessary, replaced those who left the field. The remaining games were held according to national traditions: the participants fought for a whole goat, showed their skill, strength and agility on horseback.– There were a lot of spectators – about a hundred people gathered. The game was very interesting and impressive. The fans were sincerely worried about their teams, - said Samat Usenbekov, head of the physical education and sports department of the Nura district.According to the results of all the games, the places were distributed as follows: the first place was taken by the team "Nura" (Nura district), the second place was taken by the team "Kulager" (Nura district), and the third place was taken by the team "Kundyzdy" (Osakarov district).The winners were awarded medals, cups and certificates of honor.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/940089

As of February 1, 2025, 169.1 thousand people from 31.9 thousand families were assigned targeted social assistance (TSA) in the amount of 2.3 billion tenge.As previously reported, the main goal of TSA is to provide support in the form of cash payments and help families get out of difficult life situations by involving able-bodied family members in active measures to promote employment.TSA provides for the following:- quarterly provision of social assistance to citizens whose income does not exceed the poverty line;- each child aged 1 to 6 years in low-income families Monthly additional payment in the amount of 1.5 MCI. On February 1, 2025, an additional payment of 305.1 million tenge was assigned to 52 thousand preschool children from among the recipients of the social assistance;- assistance in employment through employment placement, providing grants to families intending to start their own business, sending them to advanced training courses (if necessary), and others.Currently, Kazakhstanis can submit an application for the appointment of social assistance at the career center at their place of residence, to the akim of the rural district, as well as through the Electronic Government Portal (egov.kz).From January 1, 2025, the poverty line in Kazakhstan has been set at 35% of the regional median income, but not lower than 70% of the regional minimum subsistence level.Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/940254

The regional competition for the top 100 college students will begin in the Karaganda region on February 20. It is organized to support talented youth within the framework of the Year of Working Professions.College students who have achieved success thanks to their knowledge, skills, and talents are expected to participate:- members of public associations, student self-government organizations, and volunteer movements;- participants and winners of Worldskills regional, national, and international championships and other professional skills competitions;- participants in scientific conferences and winners of Olympiads, various contests, and sports competitions;- participants in programs and areas of activity working within the framework of the implementation of state youth policy;- representatives of creative teams;- authors of projects, innovative ideas, and startup projects.Applications are accepted online from February 20 to March 10 (inclusive) to a single email address: sto.top.00@mail.ru.The following must be attached to the application:1. A motivational letter (up to 350 words) explaining ideas that promote national values.2. Link to the video (up to 2 minutes) - the participant publishes it on his page on social networks, talks about himself as a future specialist who will benefit his region, and collects comments and opinions.Winners of the competitions of the last three years are not allowed to participate again.Selection for the republican stage of the competition will be held from March 11 to 20.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/940388

IT-hub "Terrikon Valley" invites developers, startups, businessmen, managers, students and marketers to the February non-conference. Here you will have the opportunity to exchange experiences, establish useful contacts, participate in networking with speakers, learn a lot of new information and learn from the cases of others.Founder in ITCOMMS Alexander Likhtman will talk about “PR for Startups: How to Get the Highest Return with the Lowest Budget”.Chairman of the Board of Directors of Saryarka Airport Yerlan Ospanov will introduce the values ​​of leadership.CTO at AI TIDAAR Daulet Ermanov will talk about “Using AI in the Corporate World”, including sales forecasting, text and video processing.How to monetize content and manage a creative team will be discussed in a lecture by Bakdaulet Isaev, CEO & founder of the Kettik group media holding, on the topic “How to build an ecosystem around media”.Aslan Akhmetov, Software Engineer at Evita Pay Inc, will talk about “Automating business processes in fintech using LLM”.Kamila Zhanakhmet, Senior analyst at Kazakhmys Corporation, will talk about “Costs "Mistakes in the analysis that led to".Bota Abdarimova, Team lead DS at ForteBank and DS Director at ForteBank Madiyar Khamzanov will analyze "Levels of development of AI in corporate banking".The conference will be held on February 27 at 18:30 at the "Terricon Valley" IT-hub.Address: Alalykin Street, 12.Format: offline/online.Registration at the link: terricon.kz.The conference is held with the support of the Department of Informatization, Public Services and Archives of the Karaganda region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/940479

The modernization of the Regional Clinical Hospital in Karaganda continues. Recently, the operating room and the wards of the surgical center were equipped according to European standards. And now a state-of-the-art intensive care unit, operating on the principle of a clean room complex, is being opened. This project was implemented for the first time in the region, and it was financed from the regional budget.The governor of Karaganda region, Yermaganbet Bolekpayev, visited the clinic and assessed the conditions created to save patients.The third floor, which previously housed ordinary wards, was completely rebuilt in one of the clinic buildings. An elevator shaft was found in the building and a lift was restored, which leads directly from the reception room to the intensive care unit.A highly sterile microclimate with multi-stage filtration and disinfection of the air, hermetic doors and windows with blinds glued to a glass package. Intensive care wards are a kind of capsules isolated from the external environment. Such an isolator was created. This allows patients to be maximally protected from infections and not to worsen their condition.The beds are functional, each of them has a console - a separate supply of oxygen, air, special filters, etc. There is a monitoring station for round-the-clock monitoring of patients. The floor covering is made of conductive material.They even paid attention to the positive emotions of patients. There are paintings on the walls, selected according to the recommendations of psychologists. Curtains between the beds and individual lighting are provided for personal space.- The peculiarity of this department is that a complex of sealed clean rooms has been created here, implemented due to special enclosures and panels with a bactericidal effect. Another important point is that a stream of clean sterile air is supplied to each ward specifically for this department. That is, the most favorable conditions are created here for the care of intensive care patients. One of our tasks was to minimize all risks and ensure patient safety, - says Rinat Gatin, advisor to the director of the OKA.The condition of medical workers has not been forgotten either. Comfortable offices have been created for doctors and nurses.The uniqueness of the project lies in the fact that during the transition to world standards, it was necessary to take into account the features of the building built in 1975.OKA has plans to move forward. Projects are being developed to modernize the intensive care unit of the therapeutic center and upgrade the perinatal center.Ermaganbet Bolekpayev noted that a lot of work has been done to provide assistance to patients from all regions of the region. But the main task is to improve primary medical care, he noted. Also, this year the fleet of ambulances in the region will be updated. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/940519

Congratulated Professor Sergey Lokhvitsky, a well-known surgeon in the Karaganda region, on his birthday. He turned 90.On behalf of the akim of Karaganda region, Ermaganbet Bolekpayev, his deputy Oraz Tauirbekov congratulated the jubilee and expressed gratitude for his merits in medicine and science.– Your life is a whole era full of hard work in medicine, scientific discoveries and the education of a new generation of doctors. Your contribution to the development of surgery and medical education is enormous.  Thanks to you, thousands of patients have had the opportunity to live, and hundreds of your students continue your work, - Oraz Tauirbekov noted. - I wish you good health, vigor, happiness and prosperity! May your life be filled with joy, the warmth of your loved ones and the gratitude of your students!Over the years, Professor Sergey Lokhvitsky has educated more than a hundred doctoral and master's students, who today hold leading positions in medical institutions in Kazakhstan and beyond. His scientific works and research not only enriched world medical experience, but also helped save many lives.– Assessing my past, I believe that I can say that my greatest achievement is the training of my school of surgeons. My pride is my students who have become highly qualified specialists. Today they live and work in different countries, developing surgical science, - the hero of the day noted. – I am also very pleased that today surgery in the region is at a fairly high level. I think this is partly due to my efforts and work.Sergey Viktorovich Lokhvitsky was born in Moscow in 1935. In 1958, I. M. He graduated from the medical faculty of the Sechenov Moscow Medical Institute and worked in Moscow until 1975. In 1975, 40-year-old Sergey Lokhvitsky decided to move to Karaganda, where he was offered the position of head of the hospital surgery department of the medical institute. This step turned out to be fateful.Sergey Lokhvitsky was awarded the Order of Parasat and has the title of Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/940738

The sports sector is developing rapidly in the Sandyktau district. Work continues on upgrading sports equipment in educational institutions, as well as the construction of new sports facilities.According to the local akimat, about half of the district's population is systematically engaged in physical education and sports. Last year alone, the district produced a master of sports, 15 candidates for master of sports, 5 first-class athletes, and 95 mass-class athletes. "The regional budget allocated funds for major repairs of the ski and roller track in Balkashino. "Also, budget applications have been submitted for the installation of multifunctional sports fields and the construction of an indoor hockey court," said Saule Zhaiylanova, Deputy Akim of the Sandyktau District. It is worth noting that the Bolashak sports and recreation complex is currently operating in the district. It hosts sports sections in futsal, swimming, hand-to-hand combat, aikido, volleyball, basketball, and fitness exercises. The main sports organization that systematically engages in physical education and sports is the Sandyktau Specialized Children and Youth Sports School. 760 students in this school are engaged in 8 sports.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/940898

Within the framework of the “Clean Kazakhstan” program, work has begun in Almaty ahead of schedule to improve the city’s road infrastructure. The City Mobility Department announced that potholes formed in winter on main streets will be eliminated in order to prevent accidents on roads.“The asphalt concrete plant was launched ahead of schedule, which in pilot mode will produce “warm asphalt” with energy-saving additives that will ensure compaction of the asphalt concrete mixture when the air temperature drops to minus -5 degrees. As previously reported by the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan, this technology was developed by the Kazakhstan Road Research Institute (KazzholRZI) and tested on a highway of republican significance,” the department noted.The Urban Mobility Department noted that no restrictions on traffic are expected during the work period. In addition, the main work on the current repair of the street-road network will be carried out by district akimats and the KMB in the spring-summer period.Let us recall that this year, the Urban Mobility Department plans to carry out medium repair of 300 kilometers of roads, build 35 kilometers of new roads, put into operation the Seifullin-Zhansugurov interchange, the sections of Sayyn Street from Ryskulov to Monke Bi and Abai Avenue to the city border. These works will allow increasing the share of high-quality roads from 92% in 2024 to 95% in 2025.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/940440

Almaty Mayor Erbolat Dossayev met with Mr. Wang Kun, President of the China Earthquake Administration, during his official visit to China.It should be noted that the China Earthquake Administration (CEA) is a state body responsible for monitoring, forecasting, assessing and responding to seismic activity in the country.Erbolat Dossayev got acquainted with the agency's work to reduce the risk of natural disasters and reported on the measures being taken to reduce seismic risk in Almaty."More than 40% of Kazakhstan's territory is located in an earthquake-prone area. We are part of the system of seismic belts in Eurasia. Almaty itself is located in a seismically active zone. Therefore, ensuring seismic safety is one of the main priorities in the program "Development of the city of Almaty until 2025 and medium-term prospects until 2030", - said Yerbolat Dossaev.According to him, 28 stations are operating in Almaty for the prediction and early warning of strong earthquakes, and an additional 70 stations are planned to be installed. 30 stations have been installed this year, and another 40 stations will be put into operation by the end of 2026.Following the results of the meeting, an agreement was signed between the National Scientific Center for Seismological Observation and Research of Kazakhstan and the Institute of Geophysics of the China Earthquake Agency on joint work on integrating seismic monitoring and early warning systems. This document will allow specialists from both countries to exchange seismic information in real time."Pre-notifying the population about natural disasters and ensuring their preparedness for earthquakes is one of the pressing issues. In this regard, cooperation with CEA and the China Institute of Geophysics is very important for us,” Yerbolat Dossayev noted.In turn, Mr. Wang Kun, President of the Earthquake Agency of the People’s Republic of China, expressed confidence that the signed agreement will be an important step in strengthening cooperation in the field of seismic safety between Kazakhstan and China. He also noted that Almaty has great potential for monitoring and responding to natural disasters, and said that CEA will provide comprehensive support in the exchange of experience in seismic monitoring and early response.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/940441

As part of his official visit to China, Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev met with Wang Chunying, President of the Export-Import Bank of China (China Exim Bank).The main topic of the negotiations was to discuss the terms of financing major infrastructure projects, in particular, the expansion of the Almaty metro network.“We highly appreciate the close political dialogue between the leaders of our countries, which is the basis for active and fruitful cooperation. Projects for the construction of metro lines in Almaty will be implemented on the principle of an EPC+F-contract, involving external borrowing under the guarantee of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan. We are ready to discuss in detail the proposals of China Exim Bank on the terms of financing this project, and also invite you to participate in the implementation of other infrastructure projects,” noted Almaty Akim Yerbolat Dossayev.In turn, Ms. Wang Chunying reported that Exim Bank has been financing various projects in Kazakhstan for 16 years and has extensive experience in investing in road infrastructure, energy, industry and real estate construction.“An important area of ​​our interaction with Kazakhstan is transport and infrastructure construction. We have signed agreements for 5 major road projects worth 2.4 billion US dollars. Now we are ready to make every effort to cooperate with the Almaty Akimat,” said Wang Chunying.Following the results of the meeting, the parties expressed their readiness to continue joint work and strengthen partnership relations.Reference:China Exim Bank was established in 1994. The bank has 32 branches in China, Paris, as well as representative offices in Hong Kong, a number of African countries, Russia, Poland, Chile and Uzbekistan. The bank is engaged in supporting China's foreign trade, investment and international economic cooperation, and actively promotes "green" lending to support sustainable development.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/940691

As part of his working visit to the PRC, Almaty Mayor Erbolat Dossayev met with Wang Jiu, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tus-Holdings Co. . The parties discussed the prospects for cooperation in innovation, technological development and investment projects.Tus-Holdings Co. is a scientific and technological investment public-private holding group founded on the basis of Tsinghua University. Its market capitalization is 28 billion US dollars. The company has innovation technology centers in more than 80 cities around the world, more than 200 technology incubators and 400 technology parks. Tus-Holdings Co. is also implementing the TusPark project in Beijing. This is the largest university-based science and technology park in the world.During the meeting, the possibility of implementing projects such as the creation of a business incubator, an educational cluster and a science park in Kazakhstan was considered.According to Erbolat Dossayev, high-tech industries, creative industries, IT sectors and tourism are rapidly developing in Almaty as part of economic diversification. The city's Industrial Zone and the ITP SEZ have become the main platforms for forming clusters in the automotive industry, medical device production, scientific and educational sectors, and ICT (information and communication technologies).“In December last year, the international rating agency Fitch confirmed the sovereign credit rating of Almaty at “BBB+”. This is higher than the sovereign rating of the Republic of Kazakhstan at “BBB”. Almaty's high credit rating is associated with its dynamic economic development, significant growth in local budget revenues, and low debt burden. As the largest economic center of Kazakhstan, our city is ready to become a major hub for Chinese investments,” said Yerbolat Dossayev.In turn, Wang Jiu, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tus-Holdings Co., noted that “Almaty is one of the most attractive investment regions in Kazakhstan.” He said that the company is interested in partnering with the ITP SEZ and sees Kazakhstan as a promising market for implementing scientific and technological initiatives.Tus-Holdings Co. representatives are planning to visit Kazakhstan in March this year and hold a meeting to study the local market. The issue of opening a joint technopark in Almaty with a 50/50 share will also be considered.Following the negotiations, Yerbolat Dossayev thanked the representatives of Tus-Holdings Co. for taking the time to meet and said that he was confident in a mutually beneficial partnership in the development of the technological entrepreneurship ecosystem.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/940697

Today, the annual international conference "Industrial Construction" began in Almaty. The theme of the conference is focused on prefabricated concrete structural systems.The conference will last two days. On the first day, participants will make reports on topical issues related to the topic.This year, experts from more than 10 countries around the world, including Germany, Estonia, Korea, Uzbekistan, the UAE, Mongolia and Kazakhstan, are participating in the event.The conference will bring together leading specialists to discuss advanced solutions, exchange experiences and establish business contacts, highlighting the global importance of industrial construction.On behalf of the Main Organization of the CIS countries in the field of seismically stable construction and JSC "KazNSRI", Director General Begman Kulbayev delivered a welcoming speech at the opening of the conference.In his speech, he noted the active participation of JSC "KazNSRI" in research and development in the field of industrial construction and touched upon the main areas of the organization's work. In particular, the development of technical standards on the basis of scientific research on the use of prefabricated reinforced concrete in Kazakhstan, as well as the study of the seismic stability of prefabricated structures, which is especially relevant for Almaty and other seismically hazardous areas. In addition, he paid special attention to the technical and economic analysis of modular construction.He also emphasized that the enterprise, within the framework of the Main Organization, is ready to provide a platform for discussing the issues of using prefabricated reinforced concrete building systems and the construction of civil and public buildings in seismically hazardous areas. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/940865

The authorized council of the Khoja Akhmet Yasawi International Technical University in Astana The 78th session was held, topical issues were considered, and important decisions were made.

Last weekend, a Kazakhstan-Iran business forum was held in Tehran, the capital of the Islamic Republic of Iran. It brought together more than 50 Kazakhstani businessmen and 230 Iranian business representatives. The forum was organized under the chairmanship of the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliev and the Minister of Agriculture of Iran Gholamrez Nouri Gezelje. The parties noted the significant potential for mutually beneficial cooperation and stressed the importance of further developing trade and economic relations between the two countries.The forum included B2B meetings, as well as a signing ceremony. During the Kazakhstan trade and economic mission, 10 commercial documents worth a total of 92.8 million US dollars were signed, which is an important step in strengthening trade relations between Iran and Kazakhstan. In turn, Kazakhstan expressed its readiness to supply 75 types of products to the Iranian market for $ 250 million.As part of the working visit, Arman Shakkaliev held negotiations with representatives of the central government bodies of Iran, including the Ministers of Agriculture, Industry, Mines and Trade, as well as the Minister of Roads and Urban Development.Kazakhstan continues to attach great importance to the development of bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector, as well as to increasing supplies of agricultural products to Iran. For example, according to the results of last year, the trade turnover between the two countries amounted to $ 340 million, which is 12.3% more than the previous year. Particular attention was paid to agriculture, which is one of the priority areas of bilateral cooperation. In 12 months of 2024, the trade turnover of agricultural products between Kazakhstan and Iran amounted to $ 219.8 million, which is 33.3% more than in the same period in 2023. Kazakhstan is interested in increasing supplies of wheat, barley, flour and vegetable oils. Iran is traditionally one of Kazakhstan's main grain export partners, and Kazakhstan intends to increase its grain exports in the coming years.During a meeting with the Minister of Agriculture of Iran, Gholamreza Nouri Gezeljeh, the General Director of the Center for the Development of Trade Policy of QazTrade JSC, Aitmuhamed Aldazharov, proposed opening a partnership office of the National Institute for the Promotion of Export of Goods and Services of Kazakhstan, QazTrade, in Tehran. This office will allow Kazakhstani entrepreneurs to find new partners and effectively promote products on the Iranian market.QazTrade is actively working to develop bilateral trade relations and has already organized three successful trade and economic missions to Iran. These are trade and economic missions held in 2021 (October 11-12), 2022 (February 21-22) and 2023 (April 24-26). As a result of these missions, significant contracts were signed: in 2021, 16 Kazakhstani manufacturers signed agreements worth more than $5 million, in 2022, 15 companies signed agreements worth more than $14 million, in 2023, 20 companies signed export contracts worth $60.4 million.In addition, during the visit, the Minister of Trade of Kazakhstan met with the "Korafarin" Business Council, which includes 100 large Iranian businessmen. The meeting discussed prospects for expanding trade and economic cooperation, as well as issues related to the production and demand for goods in various sectors, from the chemical industry to the textile and forestry industries.Arman Shakkaliev's working visit continues with his participation in the plenary session of the third Caspian Economic Forum, dedicated to the development of trade, industrial and agricultural cooperation between the countries of the Caspian region. The Minister stressed the importance of strengthening joint work within the TMT corridor, discussing issues such as establishing transitional tariffs, declaring cargo, using unified IT solutions, and releasing transit cargo. Arman Shakkaliev noted that Kazakhstan's transit and export capabilities also depend on the infrastructure capabilities of neighboring countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/940563

In the implementation of the principle of "Developed regions - a powerful economy" stated by the Head of State, in the Turkestan region Concrete steps are being taken. When the 1,000 MW power plant under construction in the Sairam district is commissioned, the energy shortage in the Turkestan region will be resolved. The construction of a gas station, undertaken by the subsidiary of the Samruk-Kazyna Fund - BGK Turkestan LLP, is underway in the Karamurt settlement of the Sairam district. src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t51/1/16/2714.png" alt="✔️" width="16" height="16">The project, which is being implemented by a consortium of South Korean companies Doosan Enerbility and Kazakhstani companies Bazis Construction, will be a new generation energy generating enterprise that will help overcome the energy shortage in the Turkestan region, which has a population of more than 2 million.The project, which costs 800 billion tenge, will produce 926.5 MW of electricity when it reaches full production capacity. The gas turbine units to be installed here will be products of the German company Siemens Energy, while the steam turbine units will be products of the Czech company Doosan Skoda Power. Boiler equipment will be imported from Italy, and power transformers will be imported from the Kazakh company Asia Trafo. 60 hectares of land have been allocated for the complex, which is being built using the best technological solutions.Now here About 2,500 people from 11 companies were involved in the construction. Most of them are residents of Tolebi and Sairam districts. It is estimated that when the construction work is completed and the enterprise starts operating permanently, the number of permanent employees here will reach 300-400.Currently, a main gas pipeline is being built to supply high-pressure gas for the needs of the enterprise. Land acquisition from private owners has been carried out in the areas where gas systems will be installed, and the pace of construction and installation work has increased.Emphasis is placed on generating electricity from the area, which will have a positive impact on the economy, provide local residents with permanent jobs, and increase the region's production potential. Among other things, an initiative to build an industrial park in this area will be implemented.Press service of the Turkestan region akimSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/940567

As part of the implementation of the "Clean Kazakhstan" concept for the development of ecological culture for 2024-2029, a marathon of cleaning activities has begun in the Maktaaral district.The cleaning activity, which began in the Myrzakent settlement, was attended by the district akim Bakhyt Asanov, the secretary of the district maslikhat Kadir Sarsekbayev, the chairman of the district branch of the "Amanat" party Mukhtar Sarsenov, deputy district akims Bauyrzhan Shompiev and Serik Tursynkulov, heads and members of all public organizations, teams of state institutions, business facilities, and residents of the settlement.- The purpose of this event is to increase the environmental activity of our residents, strengthen their responsibility for environmental protection, and call on society to cleanliness. During the marathon, residents of each village and district, employees of state and private institutions will jointly clean up the area from garbage and instill the ideology of respecting nature and the homeland, - said Bakhyt Nasyrkhanuly.During the marathon, more than 12 tons of ash and garbage were removed, and this garbage was dumped at a landfill for solid household waste in the district.In addition, 5 vehicles and more than 500 people participated in the event.It should be noted that the marathon, which started in the village of Myrzakent, will continue in other villages and districts. The residents of the center sent a cleanliness challenge to the residents of the Zhanazhol rural district, urging everyone to keep their region clean.Press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/940580