Astana, November 17, 2025 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held a meeting with President of the Turkic Investment Fund (TIF) Bagdad Amreyev.During the talks, the parties discussed issues of cooperation within the framework of the Fund and the outcomes of the 12th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States, held on 7 October in Gabala.Minister Kosherbayev emphasized that Kazakhstan attaches great importance to the development of the Fund, which is expected to become a key element of economic cooperation in the Turkic and Islamic world.In turn, TIF President Amreyev reported on the current activities aimed at completing the institutionalization process and forming the Fund’s project portfolio.During the negotiations, the sides also exchanged views on relevant economic issues and the prospects for TIF’s cooperation with other international institutions. In particular, they discussed opportunities for interaction with Islamic finance institutions operating within the OIC framework – the Islamic Development Bank and the Islamic Organization for Food Security.The Turkic Investment Fund was established on 11 November 2022 at the 9th OTS Summit. The members of the Fund are Azerbaijan, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Türkiye, and Uzbekistan. The Fund’s goal is to promote the economic development of OTS member states by expanding regional trade and supporting economic activities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1106912?lang=kk

An open discussion platform was held in Kostanay.A socially significant meeting dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of State Sovereignty was held in Kostanay. On November 17, a discussion platform called "Historical Choice" was held at the Smart Center of Kostanay Regional University named after Akhmet Baitursynula, bringing together experts, public figures and active youth of the region. The event was attended by representatives of non-profit organizations, media staff, faculty and university students.Opening the meeting, moderator Margulan Abdollauli Bakir introduced the guests and emphasized the historical and political significance of the 1990 Declaration, which became a key step towards Kazakhstan's independence. According to him, the document marked the beginning of the formation of a new political thinking and marked the transition to a qualitatively different social reality.The first speaker was Aybek Batyrkhanovich Shalgimbekov, Candidate of Historical Sciences and Associate Professor of the Department of History of Kazakhstan. He elaborated on the legal and political weight of the Declaration, noting that it became the foundation that strengthened national identity and set the direction for further state development.Ruslan Batyrkhanovich Zhusupov, Master of Humanities, lecturer at the Department of Philosophy and Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, examined the topic of sovereignty through the prism of the values of modern society. He stressed that the understanding of the key historical processes by the younger generation directly affects the vector of the country's development.Associate Professor of the Department of Penal Enforcement Law at the Kostanay Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs named after Shyrakbek Kabylbayev, police Lieutenant Colonel Myrzabek Sardarbekuly Toyganov, in his speech, spoke about the reform of the law enforcement system during the years of independence. According to him, it was sovereignty that gave an impetus to modernize the legal sphere and increase the level of public safety.Yerkenaz Pernebekzy Yesenbet, a third-year student of the Food Production educational program and leader of the youth wing of Zhastar Rukhy, spoke about the role of modern youth in preserving historical memory. She noted that awareness of the value of sovereignty is an important element of civic responsibility and patriotic education.The discussion continued with a lively exchange of opinions. The participants discussed significant stages in the formation of statehood, analyzed the experience of the sovereign years and raised questions about the role of youth in strengthening national identity.Summing up, moderator Margulan Abdollauli emphasized that historical dates are not just pages of the past, but reference points that help society realize the path the country has traveled and look more confidently into the future.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1106894?lang=kk

Astana, November 17, 2025 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev received the Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea Baik Joo Hyeon.During the talks, the parties discussed the current issues of bilateral cooperation and prospects for the development of the Kazakh-Korean expanded strategic partnership in trade and economic, transport and logistics, cultural and humanitarian spheres.Particular attention was paid to the preparation of joint events at the highest and high levels in 2026, including within the framework of the “Central Asia – Republic of Korea” format.Minister Kosherbayev noted that the South Korea is an important partner of Kazakhstan in Asia and makes a significant contribution to strengthening multilateral cooperation on regional and international platforms.The interlocutors expressed interest in developing joint projects, which will contribute to the growth of mutual trade and reinforce investment cooperation.At the end of the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their readiness to maintain an active political dialogue based on mutual respect, trust, and a commitment to the steady development of their partnership.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1106785?lang=kk

During the meeting, the parties exchanged information on the activities of both ministries and discussed key areas of cooperation in the field of justice.Particular attention was paid to notable achievements in the digitalization of public services, the enhancement of mechanisms for integrating digital solutions into the law-making process, further development of the electronic notary system, digital transformation of enforcement proceedings, as well as the automation of royalty payments.Following the meeting, the parties highlighted the productive nature of the dialogue and expressed their readiness to further strengthen constructive cooperation and partnership.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/1106799?lang=kk

Представители республиканских СМИ посетили медицинские учреждения Министерства обороны в южных регионах страны.Журналисты и блогеры ознакомились с организацией медицинского обеспечения, питания и жилищно-бытовыми условиями солдат срочной службы в Талдыкорганском, Сарыозекском, Конаевском, Алматинском и Гвардейском гарнизонах.  Пресс-тур сопровождал заместитель министра обороны по тылу и военной инфраструктуре генерал-лейтенант Каныш Абубакиров. В ходе пресс-конференции в Талдыкоргане он представил информацию о развитии многоуровневой системы медицинского обеспечения Вооруженных сил.  По его словам, сегодня в Вооруженных силах Казахстана функционируют 16 военно-медицинских учреждений, а также более 130 тактических медицинских подразделений, оказывающих круглосуточную помощь. В системе трудятся свыше 2300 специалистов. Он также отметил внедрение цифрового паспорта здоровья военнослужащего и перспективы применения технологий искусственного интеллекта для анализа состояния здоровья и раннего выявления заболеваний.  Во время поездки представители СМИ оценили условия лечения военнослужащих и работу современного медицинского оборудования. Участникам были продемонстрированы поликлинические, приемные, терапевтические и хирургические отделения, а также лаборатории, оснащённые высокотехнологичными системами диагностики. Особое внимание привлекли мобильный полевой инфекционный госпиталь, операционно-реанимационный комплекс, санитарно-эпидемиологическая лаборатория и дезинфекционно-душевой комплекс.  Журналисты также посетили банно-прачечный комбинат учебного центра Сухопутных войск, обслуживающий более 800 военнослужащих. Годовой объём стирки здесь превышает 220 тыс. кг, а пропускная способность душевого комплекса составляет до 180 человек в час. Кроме того, они ознакомились с работой лабораторий по контролю качества продовольствия и ГСМ.  Участники пресс-тура отметили, что смогли получить всестороннее представление о работе военно-медицинских учреждений, их оснащённости и уровне заботы о здоровье личного состава.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/1106576?lang=kk

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Speaking at the second forum of agricultural workers on November 14 this year, Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stressed that agriculture is always at the center of the state's attention. He noted that he attaches special importance to the dynamic development of this industry.The President of the country congratulated all agricultural workers on their professional holiday, stressing that this is a day when real people of labor are honored.For my part, I sincerely congratulate everyone on their professional holiday!Your work is the foundation of the country's food security and an important contribution to the development of the region's economy. Thanks to your dedication, the agro-industrial complex is steadily developing, and the region's products are in demand not only within the region, but also beyond its borders.Despite the difficult weather conditions, a decent harvest of cereals, oilseeds, potatoes and vegetables has been harvested. The gross grain harvest reached 7 million tons, which is the best result in the last decade. Animal husbandry is developing: the number of livestock and poultry is increasing, the production of meat, milk and eggs is growing.New investment projects are being implemented in the region, farms are being modernized, dairy farms are being built and developed, and processing facilities are being expanded. These initiatives create jobs and contribute to the growth of the agricultural sector.I would like to thank all field and farm workers, specialists and farm managers, scientists and food industry workers for their hard work, professionalism and loyalty to their native land.I wish you health, well-being, energy and confidence in the future. May your work bring joy, prosperity and prosperity to the villages of the region!Happy holidays!Akim of Kostanay region  K. AksakalovSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1106098?lang=kk

14–15 November 2025, during the state visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K. Tokayev to the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Programme of Cooperation for 2026–2027 was signed with the aim of strengthening collaboration between the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan.The Programme provides for interaction in the field of intellectual property, research and exchange of experience in the digitalization of forensic expertise, as well as issues related to the digitalization of notarial services and other areas.The signing of this bilateral document will become an important step in further strengthening the foundations of cooperation previously established and will contribute to expanding partnership between the two institutions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/1106092?lang=kk

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On November 14, the second Forum of Agricultural Workers was held, dedicated to the Year of Working Professions. The event brought together agricultural industry experts from all regions of the country. The forum discussed key areas of agricultural development, including the introduction of digital technologies and improving the efficiency of agricultural production. The Head of State got acquainted with the modern exposition of digital solutions presented by domestic manufacturers.A special part of the forum was the state awards ceremony. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted 30 industry leaders, expressing gratitude for their many years of work and contribution to the development of agriculture.Representatives of Kostanay region were also awarded a high state award.:•Alexander Kisel, Chief agronomist of the Abil farm in Kostanay region, was awarded the Order of Enbek Danky, III degree.•Tursunbai Sadvakasov, Director of "Uykesken" LLP in Kostanay, also received the Order of "Enbek danky" of the III degree.The President's awarding of state awards to our countrymen was a high assessment of their professionalism, dedication and significant contribution to the development of the agro-industrial complex of the region. This recognition underlines that the work of Kostanay farmers deserves respect at the highest level.The Forum confirmed the importance and strategic role of agriculture, becoming a platform where the best workers in the industry received well-deserved recognition.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1106033?lang=kk

Tokyo, November 14, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev took part in another round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of Kazakhstan and Japan.During a meeting with Japanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs Ayano Kunimitsu, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of bilateral cooperation, the implementation of previously reached agreements, and the schedule of upcoming events. Minister Kunimitsu reaffirmed Tokyo’s commitment to further deepening the expanded strategic partnership with Astana, emphasizing Kazakhstan’s role in the Central Asian region.At talks with the Special Representative of Foreign Ministry of Japan for Central Asia, Ambassador Masaki Ishikawa, the sides discussed current issues in bilateral relations, the expansion of the legal framework, as well as visa and consular aspects of cooperation. Particular attention was given to preparations for the first “Central Asia + Japan” Dialogue Summit. The meeting also featured an in-depth exchange of views on a wide range of key international and regional issues, including the security situation.Additionally, Deputy Minister Bakayev met with representatives of Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry, during which the sides discussed prospects for expanding investment activities by Japanese companies in Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1106041?lang=kk

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Kabul, November 13, 2025 – In support of the Afghan people affected by the recent devastating earthquakes, the Republic of Kazakhstan has dispatched a humanitarian mission to Afghanistan consisting of 13 doctors of various specialties, including surgeons, neurosurgeons, traumatologists, and others.In addition, Afghanistan received 18 tons of humanitarian aid, including medicines, medical equipment, tents, and other essential supplies.Upon arrival in Kabul, the medical mission and humanitarian cargo were received by Gaziz Akbasov, Chargé d’Affaires of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Afghanistan, as well as the representatives of the Ministry of Public Health of Afghanistan and the National Disaster Management Authority of Afghanistan.The Kazakh medical team is tasked with assisting local colleagues in providing emergency medical care to those in need and offering advisory support.The humanitarian assistance was provided with the support of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Afghanistan, alongside Kazakhstan’s Ministries of Emergency Situations, Health, and Defense, as well as the Kazakhstan Agency for International Development (KazAID).This humanitarian initiative reflects Kazakhstan’s unwavering commitment to the principles of solidarity with the Afghan people during this difficult time.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1105902?lang=kk

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Beijing, November 13-14, 2025 – During his working visit to the People’s Republic of China, Murat Nurtleu, Assistant to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan for International Investment and Trade Cooperation, held meetings with the leadership of key Chinese government bodies, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Commerce, and the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC).At the meeting with Wang Yi, Member of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Murat Nurtleu emphasized that under the guidance of the leaders of the two countries, bilateral relations have reached a qualitatively new level. Kazakhstan intends to consistently advance joint trade, economic, and investment cooperation, expand interaction within the “One Belt, One Road,” and strengthen the eternal comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.Wang Yi, in turn, expressed readiness to further deepen cooperation with Kazakhstan on key areas of trade and economic coordination, including energy, transport connectivity, as well as the development of cooperation in new fields such as nuclear energy and artificial intelligence.At the meeting with Wang Wentao, Minister of Commerce of the PRC, issues of increasing mutual trade volumes, expanding supplies of Kazakh products, diversifying the range of exported goods, developing cooperation in e-commerce, and eliminating barriers and “bottlenecks” in mutual trade were discussed.A meeting was also held with Zhou Haibin, Vice Chairman of the NDRC of the PRC, during which issues of investment cooperation, industrial cooperation and digital technologies, interaction within the Belt and Road Initiative, and strengthening transport connectivity were considered.During the visit, Nurtleu also held a number of meetings with Chinese business representatives, discussing the supply of Kazakh agricultural products and the implementation of joint projects in agriculture, metallurgy, transport and logistics, digital technologies, and artificial intelligence. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1105678?lang=kk

On November 13, 2025, the first meeting of the Council of Ministers of Trade and Investment of Central Asian States and Azerbaijan was held in Tashkent. Arman Shakkaliyev, Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, represented the Republic of Kazakhstan at the event.In his speech, the minister emphasized that Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan remain the main drivers of economic growth in Central Asia. The two countries account for approximately 80% of all mutual regional trade. In the first nine months of this year, bilateral trade turnover reached $3.4 billion, representing an increase of more than 18%. According to Shakkaliyev, these figures confirm the sustainability of the dynamics and the effectiveness of the systematic work of the governments and business communities of the two countries.The minister outlined the strategic objective of increasing mutual trade between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to $10 billion. He stated that achieving this goal requires a shift from traditional commodity trade to the development of joint ventures, deeper industrial cooperation, and the creation of export-oriented value chains. Currently, over 2,400 enterprises with Uzbek capital operate in Kazakhstan, including nearly 500 joint ventures. The bilateral cooperation portfolio comprises 78 projects worth over $1.7 billion, of which 13 projects worth $220.9 million have already been successfully implemented.Particular attention was paid to the development of the agro-industrial complex. Kazakhstan proposed the development of complete production chains, including feedlots, meat and milk processing, the development of the oil and fat industry, and the creation of cross-border agro-clusters. Kazakhstan also expressed its readiness to expand its export basket of agricultural products to approximately 14.5 million tons, including grains, legumes, oilseeds, flour, and vegetable oil. The implementation of such initiatives will strengthen food security and expand joint production to markets in China, the Middle East, and South Asia.Transport and logistics projects were identified as an important area of ​​cooperation. Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan view the development of transit corridors as a strategic factor in growing regional trade. Last year, the volume of cargo transported along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route through Kazakhstan amounted to approximately 2.8 million tons, a 35% increase compared to the previous year. Kazakhstan proposed strengthening tariff policy coordination, accelerating the digitalization of logistics processes, modernizing infrastructure, and implementing paperless trade mechanisms to reduce business costs and increase corridor capacity.Special emphasis was placed on digital transformation. Kazakhstan is a leader in the region in terms of IT industry development: IT services exports increased from $50 million in 2020 to $600 million in 2024. The international startup tech park, Astana Hub, which unites over 1,300 IT companies from 30 countries, makes a significant contribution to the development of the tech ecosystem. The country is actively developing artificial intelligence: the national Alem.AI cluster has been created, biometric digital identification systems have been implemented, and Kazakh technology companies Biometric.Vision and Alaqan Technologies are entering international markets with biometric and digital identification solutions. The minister noted that digital integration between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan can accelerate trade transactions, facilitate the movement of goods and people, and create a unified digital space for government and business services.Following the Council of Ministers meeting, participants also took part in the international forum "Great Silk Road Business Cooperation Forum – 2025," held in the Bostanlyk district at the Chimgan Resort complex under the motto "Cooperation without Borders." The forum brought together representatives of ministries, chambers of commerce, and major companies from six countries in the region, discussing issues of developing cooperation, logistics, and investment. Kazakhstan is represented by approximately 50 companies participating in the forum, part of an organized business mission led by the national operator QazTrade.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1105615?lang=kk