A command and staff mobilization exercise was held in Taraz, Zhambyl region, under the command of the Commander of the South Regional Command. The meeting was supervised by the First Deputy Minister of Defense, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Lieutenant General Sultan Kamaletdinov.Previously, such exercises were conducted in a limited number. This year, for the first time, representatives of local executive bodies were involved in the mobilization exercise, which was led by the Chief of the General Staff of the Army, Major General Kuanyshbek Ushtaev.During the exercise, the heads of the departments of mobilization training, civil and territorial defense of the akimats of Zhambyl, Kyzylorda, Turkestan regions, as well as the cities of Astana and Shymkent discussed issues of interaction, and, having identified problematic issues, jointly sought ways to solve them.The exercise worked out mechanisms for putting troops on high alert, interacting with local akimats on the supply of mobilization resources and equipment.– The participation of akimats allowed us to work out algorithms for integrating the resources of the army and local executive bodies to ensure the security of the region. Everything is being done so that they can act together, as a united front," said Major General Kuanyshbek Ushtaev, Chief of the General Staff of the Kazakh Army.The command and staff mobilization exercise has become an important step in improving Kazakhstan's national security. The participation of representatives of all levels of government has significantly strengthened cooperation between military and civilian structures to effectively respond to possible threats.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/920406

Участники рассмотрели результаты реализации планов развития подведомственных организаций за 2023 год и план работы Общественного Совета МНЭ РК на текущий год.Как отметил Председатель Общественного Совета Дармен Садвакасов, в текущем году планируется рассмотреть 23 актуальных вопроса Министерства национальной экономики: о ходе реализации проектов«С дипломом в село», «Цифровая карта бизнеса», программы «Тариф в обмен на инвестиции», а также об итогах социально-экономического развития Республики Казахстан и др.Председатель Правления АО «Казахстанский центр государственно-частного партнерства» Аслан Калигазин проинформировал о ключевых направлениях работы Центра ГЧП, включая экономическую экспертизу проектов, оценку их реализации и обучение.«Выполнены ключевые показатели деятельности, в том числе проведение исследований по вопросам ГЧП, экспертиза и оценка реализации проектов ГЧП, концессионных проектов и бюджетных инвестиционных проектов, бюджетных инвестиций. Центр ГЧП также продолжает вести обучение и повышение квалификации в области бюджетных инвестиций и государственно-частного партнерства», - сказал А. Калигазин.Центр ГЧП продолжает работу над развитием законодательной и методологической базы ГЧП, а также планирует запуск программных проектов в социальной сфере и ЖКХ в 2025 году.АО «Институт экономических исследований» разработаны отчетыо бюджетных рисках и среднесрочные макроэкономические модели, а также создана база данных по инвестиционной привлекательности регионов. В текущем году Институт также продолжит работу в областисоциально-экономических исследований.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/920215

Residents of one of the youngest cities in the country are celebrating a housewarming party today. 93 families in the city of Kossy have become owners of new housing.The list of recipients of the long-awaited square meters includes mothers with many children, disabled people of groups 1 and 2, orphaned children, parents raising children, single–parent families. The new apartments were purchased as part of the Concept for the development of housing and Communal infrastructure for 2023-2029, implemented at the initiative of the Head of State. The houses are located in a promising area of Kossy and are within walking distance of social facilities with the necessary infrastructure. Congratulating the new settlers, Akim of the Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov noted that the issue of housing is one of the important areas of activity of the city authorities. "The Head of State pays special attention to the implementation of social projects aimed primarily at increasing the well-being and improving the quality of life of Kazakhstanis. The construction of new residential buildings is gaining momentum in the region. In recent years alone, over 200 billion tenge has been invested in housing construction in the region, and about 2 million square meters of housing have been commissioned. As a result, about 12 thousand Akmola families solved housing issues. This year we plan to award about 2 thousand apartments for all categories of citizens," M. Akhmetzhanov emphasized."Today we received the keys to our house. Our family thanks the President of the country for this opportunity. I am very glad that the house has been renovated. The apartment is bright and cozy - come in and live," said Kulshat Tokpetova, a mother of five children. By the way, since last year, approaches to solving the housing issue have been changed, additional measures have been introduced to provide citizens with housing. Additionally, funds have been allocated from the republican budget for the purchase of 850 apartments for socially vulnerable citizens. In particular, the keys to 180 new apartments were received in the city of Kossy.As a result, the housing conditions of almost 2.5 thousand families on the waiting list for housing from the state fund have been improved over the year, including the construction of 1.5 thousand and the purchase of 850 apartments in 10 regions of the region. 661,000 square meters of housing is the result of housing construction in the region, which means that 6.3 thousand residents of Akmola now live in new and comfortable apartments. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/920422

✔️To get acquainted with the state of sports, culture, religious affairs and youth policy, deputy akim of the region Yertay Altayev paid a business visit to Tolebi district. He met with representatives of society, culture, religion, listened to their suggestions on the problems in this area and answered their questions.✔️First of all, the deputy akim of the region, together with the specialists of the relevant departments, visited the Museum of Tolebi district. He got acquainted with the exhibits there. The museum is working on accounting of historical and cultural values, research work, Organization of excursions, expositions and exhibitions. There are a total of 3,518 exhibits.✔️During the visit to the object, the museum staff noted the problematic issues and the work being done in the museum."I don't know," he said, " but I don't know what to do." Deputy akim of the region Yertay Altayev, who got acquainted with the work of the circle of IP "Sadykova", opened by the state creative order, noted that it is desirable for children to participate in a chess and gymnastics club, and noted that it develops the child's thinking system in every possible way, develops mathematical thinking, increases intelligence."I don't know," he said, " but I don't know what to say."Press service of the Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/920442

Great attention is paid to the development of tourism in the Turkestan region, and active work is being carried out in this direction. The number of tourists coming to the region is increasing every year. In the first 9 months of last year, more than 235,000 people were served at the accommodation facilities. The number of one-day visitors reached about 900 thousand, and the volume of services in the field of tourism amounted to 5.3 billion tenge. Akim of Turkestan region Nuralkhan Kusherov instructed to intensify work in the field of tourism.- Develop a specific plan for the development of tourism. All indicators related to this area must be fully implemented. Organize your work. Together with the departments of sports and culture, prepare a list of events that people will be interested in. Improve the tourist infrastructure, improve the quality of roadside services, and work on organizing event events. A tourist coming to the Turkestan region should know what is offered to him and where he can go. To do this, it is necessary to prepare special travel packages and step up information work," Nuralkhan Kusherov said, giving appropriate instructions to responsible managers.The head of the regional tourism department, Nurdaulet Medeuov, spoke about the work done and upcoming plans. According to him, the e-qonaq system is used to keep records, and more than 21,000 foreign tourists visited the region last year. Most of the foreign guests came from neighboring countries, but there were also travelers from the USA, Germany, and France. In 2025, it is planned to implement 27 investment projects and create more than a thousand jobs. The total amount of planned investments is 26.3 billion tenge.Press service of Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/920439

The cultural, educational, and sports facilities in the districts and villages of the Turkestan region have been inspected and inspected by officials. Deputy Akim of Turkestan region Yertay Altayev paid a working visit to Tolebiysky district, inspected a number of social facilities requiring construction work, and analyzed ways to solve problems.The deputy akim first got acquainted with the state of the Al-Farabi comprehensive School in the Zagambar settlement.The school was built in early 2000 thanks to the cooperation of the residents. In 2018, an additional building was built up. The educational institution has classrooms for physics, chemistry, biology, multimedia, robotics, a canteen, and a sports hall. The building is equipped with video surveillance cameras for the safety of students.During his visit to the school, the deputy akim of the region drew attention to the condition of the educational facility and met with teachers. At school, E.Altaev drew attention to the need to update information visual aids, communicate with students, and emphasized that teachers need to provide high-quality education, conscious upbringing, and conscientiously perform their functions. Responsible students are charged with creating all conditions for high-quality student learning.Currently, the regional Department of education has submitted a proposal on the need for major repairs of the educational building of educational facilities. If funds are allocated and construction is underway, it is planned to upgrade school furniture and computers.Then the deputy akim of the region visited the training base of the working specialties of the Turkestan Multidisciplinary Technical College and met with students. During the meeting, the students were told that in order to become a professional in their field in accordance with modern requirements, it is necessary to study, constantly search and be inclined to the passage of time. We exchanged opinions.Press service of Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/920440

In accordance with the instructions of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to improve the infrastructure of rural areas, Akim of the region Nuralkhan Kusherov instructed to carry out regular monitoring of construction facilities in the region. In this regard, the deputy akim of the region, Yertay Altayev, checked the progress of the construction of a sports complex in the village of Koksayek within the framework of the Auyl – El Besigi program.Funds have been allocated from the republican budget for the construction of the facility. Currently, construction work is being carried out by the contractor Alem-Kurylys Corporation LLP. The deputy akim of the region gave comments to the representatives of the contracting company and instructed them to ensure high-quality work and timely delivery of the facility for public use. The sports complex, which began construction in 2023, is designed for 250 spectators. The complex will house halls for mini-basketball, volleyball, wrestling and fitness equipment. The total area of the building is 4,267.99 sq. m. Construction is scheduled to be completed this year.In the village of Birkolik, the deputy akim of the region visited the sports and recreation complex "Baisheshek", where he inspected the recreation facilities for athletes, gyms and drew attention to the condition of the dining room. He instructed the identified shortcomings to be eliminated, and instructed the specialists of the regional sports department to develop proposals for the development of the industry.Yertai Altaev also noted the need to introduce new approaches to the development of sports.He instructed to look for young talents in districts and remote villages and involve them in sports. Built in 1972, the sports complex can accommodate up to 250 children at a time. There are equipped halls for wrestling, boxing, weightlifting, football and volleyball. However, the building is currently in need of major repairs.Press service of Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/920441

On January 17, Akim of Mangystau region Nurdaulet Kilybai held a personal reception in the building of the regional akimat in the order of priority and listened to the concerns of residents.One of those who came to the reception, a resident of Zhanaozen, who worked in the border guard service for 18 years, complained about his dismissal in 2019 and asked for help. The head of the region instructed the competent authorities to verify the legality of this situation. At the same time, he instructed to consider the issue of providing legal support in starting a business for his wife.Another resident of Zhanaozen asked his children to get a job at a career center. The mayor took into account the appeal and entrusted the city department for the coordination of employment and social programs with a specific assignment to find vacant jobs.A mother with many children from Aktau, who came to the meeting with the mayor, asked for help in organizing a private concert and starting a business. The akim of the region instructed the departments of culture and entrepreneurship not to ignore the issues raised and provide appropriate support.In general, during the reception, residents raised issues of unemployment, social support, the development of rehabilitation centers for children and entrepreneurship.Akim of the region Nurdaulet Kilybai instructed the heads of departments responsible for resolving problematic issues to consider ways to resolve appeals within the framework of the law and noted that residents' appeals will be monitored.Press service of Akim of Mangystau regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/920425

The Forum of Friendship and Cooperation Cities - 2025 is being held in Da Nang, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, from January 16 to 18. Within the framework of this event, on January 17, a Memorandum on the establishment of twinning relations between the cities of Aktau and Da Nang was signed, the press service of the akimat of the city reports.Twinning relations between the two cities were established on the initiative and in accordance with the instructions of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, given during his official visit to Vietnam, which took place from August 20 to 22, 2023.The delegation from Aktau to Da Nang was welcomed by the Mayor of the city, Le Chung Chin, and the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Vietnam, Kanat Tumysh.A delegation led by Akim of Aktau city Abilkair Baypakov, with the support of Akim of Mangystau region Nurdaulet Kilybai, visited the city of Da Nang, where they held talks with the leadership of this administrative region.-territorial unit.As a result, Abilkair Baypakov, together with the chairman (mayor) of the People's Committee of Da Nang, signed a document on the establishment of twinning relations between the two port cities.The signed agreement will become an important incentive for the socio-economic development of Aktau city. The memorandum provides for strengthening twinning ties and cooperation between the two cities in such areas as trade, economy, investment, transport, logistics, tourism, and cultural and humanitarian cooperation. In addition, during the visit, the issue of the need to consider the issue of opening flights between Aktau and Da Nang in the foreseeable future was discussed.At the Forum of Cities of Friendship and Cooperation 2025, Da Nang signed two agreements on establishing twinning relations with the cities of Aktau (Kazakhstan) and Genoa (Italy). In total, Da Nang maintains sister city relations with 50 cities from 24 countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/920424

A trilateral memorandum was signed between the Akimat of Mangystau region, local producers of products and five large regional retail chains.According to the document, retail chains commit to allocate more retail locations for local domestic manufacturers and actively use the "Made in Kazakhstan" label.Also, large retail chains will pay for the delivery of products from local manufacturers within 14 days. Among the major local retail chains that have signed the agreement are Anvar, Dina, Altyn Food, Leader, as well as Aman, Dana and Nur."Last year, we signed memoranda with 12 local manufacturers, and this year their number has increased to 23. We pay special attention to supporting local producers. To ensure food security, in general, it is very important to support domestic producers and increase food production," said Dastan Murataliev, Head of the Department of Entrepreneurship and Trade of the Mangystau region.The participants of the memorandum are such well-known local producers as Maga-Bread, Bereket-F, Agargan, Aktau Agro, Tuman Shah, Adil Dairy Plant, Korkem Alem, Zhanaozen Dairy Plant, Brick Center, Millina Food Production", "Nataly Company", "Aktau – fish company", "Aquo Ideal", "Keruen Drinking water", "Keremet FOOD", "Doctor Agro" LLP, IP "Abdrakhmanov", IP "Rysbek", IP "Enbek", IP "Kaynar", IP "JIBEK".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/920428

The grain terminal in Beineu district has resumed operation after a long break. The company, which has suspended its work since 2018, has released its first products today.Currently, 10 wagons, or 700 tons of wheat, have arrived at the terminal. Flour is produced from 75 percent of the grain, and bran is produced from 25 percent.Akim of Beineu district Rakhymzhan Shalbayev and chairman of the district maslikhat Ardak Borash were among the first to get acquainted with the work of the flour mill, and the launch of the resumed enterprise was blessed by Deputy Chairman of the district council of veterans Kadyr Sarsen.- Today is a historic moment. The grain terminal, which has been idle for a long time, has been put back into operation. We would like to thank the citizens and specialists of the company who have done a great job. We hope that our factory will not stop anymore and the Beineu Uny brand, produced in Kazakhstan, will become known to the world," said Akim of the district Rakhymzhan Shalbayev.The re-commissioning of the grain terminal was provided by Eurasia Trans Logistics LLP together with the Kaspiy Social and Entrepreneurial Corporation.The Beineu Grain Terminal is a strategically important facility located in the Mangystau region. Its total area is 26 hectares and it is considered a promising logistics hub with its own rolling stock and an 8-kilometer railway providing direct access to the Kazakh-Turkmen border.The terminal's capacity allows simultaneous storage of 100,000 tons of grain and production of 320 tons of flour and 80 tons of bran per day. After the modernization, these figures will be increased to 400 tons of flour and 240 tons of animal feed, respectively.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/920438

The project on rehabilitation of the Bolshoy Bukpa riverbed continues in Karaganda. After its completion, the park lakes will be filled with clean water. This year, local sewage treatment plants are to be built on the territory of the Central Park.Akim of the Karaganda region Ermaganbet Bulekpayev held a meeting on the further implementation of the project.The rehabilitation project for a large Crowd is ongoing. It should be fully completed this year.The total length of the Big Bukpa is 17 kilometers. Sanitation is carried out along the entire riverbed: from the beginning of the river at the borders of the Kostenko mine site to its confluence with the Sokyr River. In addition to cleaning from silt, debris and thickets, dredging and expansion are provided.In the park area, the river section is almost 2.5 kilometers long. The head of the region was informed that last year they were cleaning an underground collector. It was very heavily clogged with debris and silt. The mud mass had to be pulled out manually. In addition, observation hatches were installed.– According to the project, local sewage treatment plants should operate for 14 days in the spring flood. During this period, the park lake will receive about 168 cubic meters of clean water. This is only a third of the water in the lake. Now the water level in the first lake has dropped, and it does not fall into the second and third lakes. If we make a VOC with a pressurized water supply, then we can continue to supply water in the summer. The volume of clean water entering the lakes will increase. This will improve their ecology," explained Nuraly Kaliev, head of the Hydro Kurylys LLP site.The akim of the region, together with representatives of contractors, went to the river section on the outskirts of Mikhaylovka, where the riverbed was cleared.– Today we inspected the cleaning of the Bolshoy Bukpa riverbed. We have been actively engaged in this for two years now. The residents raised the issue. We looked at the location for the local sewage treatment plants. This is necessary in order to purify the waters that will flow into the park lakes. We discussed the condition of the lakes in the park. Last year, the sludge was cleared, and work will continue this year. There is a plan of the city akimat," said Ermaganbet Bulekpayev. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/920414

Today, Akim of Almaty region Marat Sultangaziev conducted a working visit to the regional center, during which he got acquainted with a number of significant facilities aimed at developing urban infrastructure and improving the quality of life of the population.The first point of the visit was the ASP Arena tourist and sports complex. The Governor of the region inspected the complex, designed for sports and cultural events, stressing:“ASP Arena is a vivid example of how we can combine sports, culture and tourism to create not only a new attraction, but also a source of inspiration for young people and residents of the region. This is a project that opens up new horizons for Konaev.”Recall that on January 16, the largest ice rink in Central Asia, with an area of 20,600 square meters, was launched in Konayev, which became the epicenter of the brightest winter event of the year – the WINTER ASIA DRIFT SHOW! This is not just a tournament, but a grand celebration of speed, skill and adrenaline. Experienced pilots from different countries and from all over Kazakhstan will compete for the title of the best in winter drift.Then the akim of the region visited the construction site of the multifunctional educational center, where he was presented with the progress of the work. The center will include modern educational facilities and office space, which will expand educational opportunities for young people in an area of more than 3,000 square meters. The planned completion of the facility is the 2nd quarter of 2025.Attention was also paid to the development of urban recreational infrastructure. Marat Sultangaziev inspected beach No. 6, where work is underway to modernize the territory. Discussing the project, the mayor noted that the renovated beach will become one of the favorite vacation spots of the townspeople.Another key object is the Almaty Demalys beach, which is undergoing a large-scale reconstruction. The new project provides for the creation of a resort complex that meets international standards.Summing up the visit, Marat Sultangaziev noted:“The city of Konayev has great potential, and our task is to develop it comprehensively. Every project, whether it's educational centers, tourist complexes, or recreation areas, is a step forward for the entire region. We will continue to work to create comfortable conditions for the life and development of our citizens.”The Mayor gave instructions to accelerate the implementation of planned projects and stressed the need for strict quality control of the work performed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/920433

Today, the final stage of the Winter Drift Show is taking place at the ASP Arena, a tourist, sports, and entertainment complex in Konaev.The show kicked off on January 16 at the largest ice rink in Central Asia, covering an area of 20,600 square meters. Drivers from around the world have gathered for the competition, and comfortable amenities have been arranged for spectators, including a restaurant and complimentary hot tea and coffee.The event boasts a prize pool of $1,000 for individual winners and $2,000 for team champions. Following the competition, spectators can enjoy an AFTERPARTY headlined by popular artists Nigativ and V$XV PRiNCE.In addition to the sporting event, the Konaev Akimat, in collaboration with the Departments of Education, Sports, and Social Protection, has organized a free ice-skating session for 500 children, creating a festive atmosphere for the city's younger residents.ASP Arena is one of Konaev's key investment projects, offering unique opportunities for the development of tourism and motorsports.The complex features a hotel, a restaurant, a go-kart track, and a grandstand with a capacity of 3,200 spectators. Spanning a total area of 63 hectares, the project represents an investment of 8.1 billion tenge. According to investors, an average day at the complex—including accommodations, access to the ice arena, dining at the restaurant, and go-karting—costs about 35,000 tenge, making it affordable for most visitors.It is worth noting that last summer, the ASP Arena hosted a drift show and a large-scale rock festival, both of which became standout events of the year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/920435

Specialists of the Kazakh Scientific Research Institute of Construction and Architecture JSC continue work on conducting static tests on the territory of CHPP-2 in Almaty.Control tests are conducted to determine the physical and mechanical characteristics of soils, such as their bearing capacity and resistance to deformation, as well as potential risks associated with sedimentation or erosion.These tests are necessary to confirm the accepted design decision and ensure the reliability of pile foundations as part of the large-scale modernization of CHP-2, which aims to reduce the environmental impact of the plant and switch to natural gas combustion.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/919891

In 2025, Kazakhstan will launch the Unified Register of Kazakhstani Commodity Producers (Registry). The new system is designed to replace the current CT-KZ certificates and the Industrial Certificate. The replacement of certificates will eliminate bureaucratic and financial costs for entrepreneurs, as well as simplify and modernize procedures."The main goal of the reform is to increase the transparency and objectivity of the processes of confirming the status of Kazakhstani commodity producers, ensure their competitiveness and strengthen the effectiveness of government support measures," the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan noted.The register will contain information about the goods produced in the republic and their manufacturers, types of activities, number of employees, and production volumes. The new mechanism will become a tool for the admission of Kazakhstani producers to all regulated purchases, as well as a means to provide financial and non-financial government support measures.The registry has fundamental advantages over the current platform.Firstly, the use of a scoring system based on data from government information systems will make the process more objective and transparent by eliminating the human factor.Secondly, the transition from private to state expertise will reduce the risks of unjustified decisions and clearly allocate areas of responsibility.Thirdly, services within the Registry will be provided free of charge, which will facilitate access to support for manufacturers.According to the new rules, applications from producers will be considered within 10 working days from the date of submission. The applicant will be notified through his personal account. If there are insufficient video materials, a decision is made on an on-site inspection. The maximum period for reviewing applications is 15 business days.The launch of the Registry is planned this year, but the specific dates depend on the adoption of the law, the draft of which is under consideration in the Mazhilis.Representatives of interested authorities, business and expert communities participate in the discussion stage. More than 10 meetings of the working groups of the Mazhilis of the Parliament and more than 30 meetings with representatives of NCE "Atameken", industry associations, and entrepreneurs have already been held.Work in this direction continues. The Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan is open to a comprehensive discussion of the draft Rules. The comments and suggestions received will be considered within the framework of the legislation.Recall, the Head of State instructed to form a "solid industrial framework" and strengthen the development of the manufacturing sector. The development of a Unified register of Kazakhstani commodity producers is one of the measures to fulfill the President's instructions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/920302

Today, Minister of Industry and Construction Kanat Sharlapayev met with the expert community in the field of urban planning in the "Think tank" format.Presentations were made by Askhat Saduov, General Director of the Almatygenplan Research Institute LLP, Asylbek Kozhakhmetov, President of Almaty Management University, Gulnara Kurenkeeva, Rector of AlmaU, and Sergey Murunov, Academic Director of the MIPT "Cities of the Future" Scientific and Educational Center.S.Murunov spoke about spatial planning as a key tool for development and effective management. He also presented the center's research project "Development of a strategy for accelerated technological diversification and a new industrial policy in Kazakhstan.A. Saduov spoke about the theory of urban territory planning. He stressed the importance of using global experience in the development of urban planning concepts.G. Kurenkeeva's report was devoted to the topic of new industrial policy and the concept of development of territories and regions.During the meeting, the approaches of applying the best world practices in urban planning, ensuring the sustainable development of the territory, were considered. Issues such as urban development priorities, the concept of territory and regional development in synergy with industrial policy were also discussed.The meeting with the expert community in the "Think tank" format is an important step in promoting the sustainable development and modernization of Kazakhstan's infrastructure, as well as in solving pressing problems in the construction industry.Think tank is a method for collecting feedback from experts in order to reform the urban development industry. It is planned to hold a number of such meetings to form a new unified urban planning policy. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/920432

During a working trip to Zhetysu region, Minister of Transport Marat Karabayev got acquainted with the results of the reconstruction of the Lepsy –Balkhash highway, carried out as part of the instructions of the Head of State to develop the tourism potential and improve the road infrastructure of the region. This section leads to the southeastern shore of the unique Lake Balkhash and plays a key role in improving the transport accessibility of new tourist sites and remote settlements in the region.✅The length of the renovated section from the village of Lepsy to Balkhash was 27 km. During the reconstruction, the width of the road was increased from 6 to 7 meters, and the category was transferred from V to III. All work was completed and the facility was put into operation in October last year. The road facility was implemented at the expense of the local executive body.In addition, Marat Karabayev got acquainted with the reconstruction of the Almaty – Ust-Kamenogorsk–Lepsy–Aktogay highway, within the framework of which 110 km of this section is being reconstructed. So, according to the results of the last road construction season, 87% of the work was completed: the lower layer of asphalt concrete was laid on 55 km of the road, and the lower layer of pavement was completed on 20 km.The completion of all works by the local akimat is scheduled for the end of the third quarter of 2025.In 2024, the reconstruction of the Karaganda– Almaty highway was completed, a significant section of which, with a length of about 300 km, runs along the western shore of Lake Balkhash. The implementation of this project has not only significantly strengthened transport links between the northern and southern regions of the country, but also provided convenient access to the unique Lake Balkhash from the west.It is worth noting that last year, a major infrastructure project was implemented in Zhetysu region as part of the instructions of the Head of State. The reconstruction of the Taldykorgan–Ust-Kamenogorsk highway has been completed.This strategically important route not only improves transport links between the regions, but also opens up new prospects for the development of domestic tourism. The road also serves as an important link leading to the popular tourist destination, Lake Alakol.In addition, the Minister of Transport visited the Lepsy railway station, which will also be upgraded as part of the development of the railway network.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/920418

Today, a fair of the food stabilization fund was held in the Regional Center, Organized by JSC "social and entrepreneurial Corporation" Turkestan". An important initiative aimed at improving the social situation of the population is often held in the city.At the Fair, 19 different food products were presented at prices that are 30-40% lower than the market value.In particular, residents of the Capital bought goods of daily consumption, such as meat, potatoes, flour, sugar, butter, rice and pasta, at low prices and enjoyed the fair.It is also planned to hold fairs throughout the year in order to maintain price stability and conduct effective trading.Press service of the Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/920341

In the Turkestan region, work continues on the employment of persons registered with the probation service. The results of 2024 and plans for the current year were discussed at a meeting chaired by Deputy Akim of the region Beysenbai Tazhibayev. The meeting was attended by representatives of responsible departments and law enforcement agencies. The agenda includes the results of the analysis, identified offenses, preventive measures, current problems and ways to solve them.— In 2024, the regional Prosecutor's Office conducted monitoring of employment and compliance with the rule of law in relation to persons registered with the probation service. Reports have been submitted to address the identified deficiencies, but the results remain unsatisfactory. There was no control. The allocated quotas were not used for their intended purpose. In some areas, violations are repeated and even more frequent. The perpetrators have been brought to disciplinary responsibility. Stop working for the sake of formal indicators. This year we will strengthen the requirements. I am instructing you to re-analyze the social status of the registered persons, as there are those among them who do not need social support. It is also necessary to identify those interested in obtaining micro-loans and grants and compile lists of them. All structures, law enforcement agencies, akimats of districts and cities should work together and fully,– Beisenbai Dauletuly stressed.According to the head of the regional department for the coordination of employment and social programs, Asia Temirbayeva, in 2024, more than 4,300 people were registered with the probation service. Of these, about 1,700 were removed from the register at the end of the term, and 579 people moved to other regions. As of January 1, 2025, 2,040 people are registered, of whom 1,549 are employed. Last year, 90 employers provided 131 quota places, which allowed the plan to be fully implemented. 44 job fairs were organized in the region with the participation of 683 people. The head of the department added that in 2025, the revision of recommendations on setting quotas for jobs will continue.Press service of Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/919619