A panel session "A New Level of Protection: AI in Managing Cyber ​​Threats and Security Systems" was held as part of the Digital Almaty-2025 International Forum. Leading experts discussed the possibilities of using artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of information security, new legislative initiatives, and international cooperation in the field of data protection.   The session was moderated by Farid Nahli, Program Coordinator of the CIS Regional Office of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Representatives of government agencies, business, and the expert community delivered keynote speeches. Ruslan Abdykalikov, Chairman of the Information Security Committee of the Ministry of Digital Development, presented systematic approaches to protecting personal data, measures to prevent the spread of data, and Kazakhstan's strategy in international cyberspace. "In recent years, we have introduced a number of important initiatives, such as a data access control service, a Bug bounty platform, and the integration of more than 220 state systems with an information protection platform. Artificial intelligence plays an important role in identifying vulnerabilities, preventing cyberattacks, and protecting citizens," - said Ruslan Abdykalikov in his speech.  Today, Kazakhstan has achieved significant progress in cybersecurity, taking 3rd place in the Tier 2 rating of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). In the coming years, the country is set to enter the Tier 1 (Role-modeling) group, which will establish leadership positions in the field of digital security.  Among the main initiatives, Ruslan Abdykalikov mentioned the launch of a malicious code research center and a cyber polygon for training specialists, the expansion of the "Cyber ​​Shield-2" program, the introduction of the "STOP-CREDIT" function in eGov, and accession to international conventions on personal data protection.  As part of Digital Almaty-2025, a panel session of the UIC Digitalization Working Group was held on the topic "Intellectual (Intellectual) Economy: Cloud Technologies and AI as Drivers of Investment and Innovation in Central Asia." Deputy Chairman of the Information Security Committee Umitzhan Arykbekova reported that the Ministry is developing a digital code and a law on artificial intelligence that will reflect the methods of cybersecurity and personal data protection. The regulator of the JSC (information security) adheres to the principle that “AI complements man”, and its developers and owners must constantly monitor the risks. Today, 51 domestic companies in Kazakhstan provide operational information security services. The development of this market is ensured by a policy of cooperation with the technological sector without excessive regulation. At the same time, the state sets requirements for the protection of personal data, national interests and security. The session has become an important platform for discussing modern challenges and solutions in the field of cybersecurity. Representatives of the state, business and international organizations agreed that using an integrated approach to AI, its application will help ensure reliable protection of the digital space of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/929322

Residents of Shu district were among the first in Zhambyl region to receive a commodity loan for livestock breeding.In his Address, Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev instructed to consider the issue of introducing a new tool in the agricultural sector - "commodity loans".The purpose of the new program is to increase livestock in rural areas. According to Tolebek Kulekeev, deputy head of the agricultural department of the Zhambyl region akimat, under the loan agreement, villagers will receive a commodity loan to further increase their livestock. Priority is given to supporting low-income families and unemployed citizens.The commodity loan must be repaid within 5 years, the first year of which is a vacation, and then annually - 50 percent of the amount of the offspring is required to be paid.The program provides for an insurance contract for farm animals and a guarantee, but these items are not mandatory, they are implemented only by agreement of both parties.Local entrepreneurs have expressed their readiness to provide commodity loans (at least 30 heads of small cattle, 15 heads of cattle, 10 heads of horses).The first agreement within the framework of the commodity lending program was concluded in the Shu district.The owner of the "Atai" farm, Saken Ataev, gave 50 heads of sheep to a resident of the Abay village, Kalisultan Tilepbergenov (cost - 3 million tenge), and 50 heads of sheep to a villager, Bakytzhan Botaev, for 3 million tenge.- The new program provides a good opportunity to improve the well-being of the population I believe that. I am ready to support my fellow villagers and contribute to the development of our country. In the future, I also plan to donate pedigree cattle, — said Saken Ataev.Kalisultan Tilepbergenov will effectively use the commodity lending mechanism to support rural people.Under the new program, explanatory work is being carried out in all districts of the region. In the Moyinkum district, the Urker farm is ready to donate 20 heads of cattle and 100 heads of sheep. Currently, a list of active villagers is being compiled.It is planned to sign about 80 agreements within the framework of the commodity lending program by the end of the year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhambyl/press/news/details/929288

Vice Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan Amangali Berdalin held a meeting with Mr. Uwe Weddige, head of the Kazakh-German project "Advanced training of enterprises in the field of sustainable development of milk production in Kazakhstan" (KFM).During the meeting, the parties discussed the project, which has been successfully implemented in Kazakhstan since 2019. Initially, 14 farms from Akmola, Kostanay, Pavlodar and North Kazakhstan regions participated in the pilot project. Since 2023, work has been carried out within the framework of the project to establish a center for consulting services for farms and dairy producers based on the "Baiserke-Agro" educational and scientific and production center (SSC) in the village of Arkabay, Almaty region.The project provides consulting services for all stages of raw material production, especially for market-oriented family farms. Uwe Weddi proposed organizing practical seminars and trainings for dairy farms, including family and industrial farms.“Improving knowledge and skills in animal care, maintenance and feeding, feed preparation and storage is important for increasing livestock productivity and producing high-quality milk that meets the requirements of dairy processing enterprises. This is especially relevant for disseminating the experience of the North Kazakhstan region and participants in the “Aul Amanaty” program,” Amangali Berdalin noted during the meeting.In 2024, the “Baiserke-Agro” SOE and the KFM project held 27 practical seminars and webinars with the participation of international and domestic experts.Following the results of the meeting, it was decided to continue working out the topics for 2025 together with the “NAGBBO” NJSC. The training process involves the continuous involvement of farm specialists in production, which, in turn, will have a positive impact on increasing the efficiency of farms.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/929324

As part of the state gasification program, a natural gas launch ceremony was held at the Nurly consumer cooperative in Tselinograd district. Now more than 3,500 residents have access to environmentally friendly and economically efficient fuel.The ceremonial launch ceremony was attended by Akim of Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov, General Director of QAZAQGAZ AIMAQ JSC Bauyrzhan Askarov, deputies and the public of the district.Akim of Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov noted that work on gasification of the region will continue actively.“Providing the population with natural gas is one of the most important infrastructure projects aimed at improving the quality of life of the population and supporting the economy of the region. This issue is under the control of the President of the country. As part of the first stage of construction of the Saryarka main gas pipeline, gas was supplied to residents of 17 settlements in the Arshaly district. Today, gas also arrived in the Tselinograd district. In 2025, gas will be supplied to three more villages of the Tselinograd district - the settlements of Shubar, Koyandy, Akkain and the city of Kosshy. More than 835 km of gas pipelines will be built, and 21,664 subscribers will be provided with natural gas,” said Marat Akhmetzhanov.Bayurzhan Askarov, General Director of QazaqGaz Aimaq JSC, emphasized the importance of safety when using gas.“Gas is comfort and warmth, but its use requires responsibility. New consumers must first learn the rules for using natural gas in their homes, check the equipment in a timely manner and monitor its serviceability,” said B. Askarov.The Auzhanov family, who were among the first to be connected to gas, expressed gratitude for the work done.“We waited a long time for gas. We witnessed its installation in just six months. "We would like to express our gratitude to the President of the country for helping to solve our main problem," said the head of the family, Murat Auzhanov.As part of the gasification of the settlement, approximately 68 km of gas pipelines have been laid and 7 gas distribution stations have been installed. The gasification of the region continues, and many more homes will be provided with an environmentally friendly and convenient source of energy.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/929306

As part of flood control measures, dam construction is underway in the residential areas of three microdistricts at risk of flooding in the Zhibek Zholy village of Arshaly district. The Akim of Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov and the Vice-Minister of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan Serik Tulenbergenov reviewed the progress of the work.Today, more than half of the work has been completed. The length of the protective device is more than 6 kilometers, and the height, depending on the terrain, ranges from 2 to 5.3 meters. In addition, three crossings for vehicles and livestock will be built.According to Janet Mikishev, head of the Department of Natural Resources and Nature Management of Akmola region, construction and installation work will be completed in October this year. The first stage - the construction of the main part of the dam and crossings - will be completed before the flood period. Currently, the area is being cleared of bushes, the fertile soil layer is removed, and inert materials are being delivered. 63 pieces of equipment were involved in the work, including dump trucks, bulldozers, rollers, and motor graders. The project is being implemented at the expense of the "Support Kazakhstan Fund"."Last year, large-scale work was carried out in this area, and significant financial and human resources were spent. It is necessary to take into account all the problems that arose during last year's floods. The main thing is to perform the work qualitatively. All contractors have been warned: strict control is being carried out, every tenge allocated is accounted for," - noted M. Akhmetzhanov.In addition, work is underway to reconstruct the protective dam for Lake Anarkol in the Anar rural district of the Arshaly district. Currently, 60% of the work has been completed, and it is planned that 90% of the dam will be ready by the end of February. In order to prevent the lake from overflowing and overflowing the dam, 15 water diversion structures will be installed in the lower part of the Anarkol Lake dam. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/929335

  The republican championship in power sports was held in the city of Turkestan, which brought together more than 600 participants from all over Kazakhstan. Vitaly Romashchenko, a teacher of the Department of Fire-Rescue and Physical Education of the Malik Gabdullin Academy of Civil Protection, clearly showed himself in this large-scale competition.   Vitaly, a master of sports in power sports and a candidate for master of sports in Greco-Roman wrestling, became a real star of the tournament. He won 4 gold medals in the absolute championship and took first place among all weight categories. This victory is another achievement in his rich sports career.   Recall that in 2024, Vitaly Romashchenko became a three-time champion of the Republic of Kazakhstan in deadlift, biceps curl, horizontal bar, and pull-ups. He also twice became the Asian champion in various power disciplines, including the biceps and Russian biceps extreme lifts, as well as the pull-up on the horizontal bar, the double-bar pull-up. At the end of the year, Vitaly won the world champion title in the Russian biceps, the horizontal bar, the double-bar pull-up.   This achievement continues to confirm the high level of training of the athletes of the Civil Defense Academy, including in physical education and power disciplines. Vitaly Romashchenko is also an example for his cadets and colleagues, showing how to achieve significant heights in a sports career, combining training with professional service in the civil defense system.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/929151

Vice Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan Askarbek Ertayev, at a press conference held at the Central Communications Service under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, focused on the main areas of work to be carried out in the future. In order to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities, the Concept of Inclusive Policy in the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2025-2030 (hereinafter referred to as the Concept) is being implemented in our country. MVD).In his opening remarks, Askarbek Ertayev noted that the conceptual novelty of the document is to create conditions for the transition from medical and social models of disability to social and human rights models.“New approaches. The implementation of inclusive policy involves the adoption of a set of effective measures aimed at realizing the rights of people with disabilities, expanding their opportunities and creating the necessary conditions for their full social integration into society.Within the framework of the Concept, from the current year, the implementation of 13 main areas will begin: equality and non-discrimination; legal support; increasing the level of social protection; inclusive labor market; healthcare, rehabilitation and rehabilitation; inclusive education; participation in public and political life; barrier-free environment and accessibility of services; safety during emergencies and climate hazards; personal and family life; cultural life, recreation and sports; educational work; monitoring and accounting,” the Vice Minister said.According to Ertayev, the action plan for the implementation of the Concept provides for a total of 52 events, the executors of which are line ministries and local executive bodies. The Vice Minister touched upon the work planned for each direction of the Concept.Thus, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as the Ministry of Emergency Situations) together with interested state bodies will develop a draft law “On Amendments and Additions to Some Laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities” in accordance with the new social and human rights model.The draft law will be aimed at ensuring the protection of social and human rights. In accordance with the provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, equality and elimination of discrimination against persons with disabilities are ensured.“As you know, from January 1, 2025, in order to improve the quality of specialized social services, licensing of all entities providing such services, regardless of their form of ownership, has been introduced.Starting this year, new approaches to certification of social facilities have been introduced. workers in the field of social protection of the population. A special register of social workers has been created for systematization and accounting. “Out of 12,167 social workers, 11,616 have completed training, and 9,429 have received certificates,” said Askarbek Yertayev.He also said that a center for recognition of professional qualifications in the field of specialized social services has been established. On the basis of the National Scientific Center for the Development of Social Protection Services.Training modules have been developed for the qualification levels of social workers. Memorandums have been signed at the regional level with 14 higher educational institutions of the country with departments of social work for short-term training of social workers without special education. Training is also being conducted on the kalts.enbek platform.In addition, a phased introduction of a digital rehabilitation diary is being undertaken in rehabilitation centers in the social protection sector, aimed at increasing the control and effectiveness of rehabilitation measures. >Rehabilitation centers are being built, including using public-private partnership mechanisms.Today, 4 of the 9 rehabilitation centers (in the cities of Semey, Taraz, Kentau, Uralsk) have been commissioned. Construction continues in Akmola, Aktobe, Atyrau regions, Ulytau region and Shymkent city.Further improvement of the job quota system for the employment of disabled people, including in the state service and quasi-state organizations, will continue. “As of January 1 of this year, 111.4 thousand people, or 29.4 percent (381 thousand) of able-bodied disabled people, were employed. At the same time, the employment rate of people with disabilities varies from 20% to 55% across regions. In this regard, in order to increase the social responsibility of business entities and encourage employers to provide employment to people with disabilities, it is planned to introduce a mechanism for compensating employers who have not fulfilled the quota for employing people with disabilities. limited opportunities," said Askarbek Ertayev.The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan, plans to revise the approach to the provision of services for the transportation of persons with disabilities by road transport (invataxi). and so on for children with disabilities, on the basis of rural outpatient clinics, except for medical treatment," added the vice-minister.One of the The key directions in the Concept are the creation of a barrier-free environment. The availability of services and infrastructure facilities for the population will be expanded, taking into account the needs of LSI. Today, 42,964 objects are registered in the Interactive Accessibility Map. 22,777 objects, or 53%, are fully adapted.MTSZN, together with local executive bodies, provides for the implementation of a set of measures aimed at promoting the development of personal and family life of persons with disabilities. A mechanism for providing measures of social and methodical assistance to LSIs raising a child (children) with disabilities will be developed. information systems of state bodies", Askarbek Ertaev summarized.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/928727

Today, the Government Hour held in the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan considered the issue of ensuring water safety and preparing for the upcoming spring floods. The Minister of Emergency Situations, Major General Chingiz Arinov, attended the event and touched upon current measures to prevent floods and protect the population. According to Chingiz Arinov, after analyzing last year's floods and implementing measures to eliminate their consequences, important conclusions were drawn, which allowed us to take systematic measures to prevent floods. The Ministry of Emergency Situations is in close cooperation with local executive and interested state bodies to prepare infrastructure for possible floods. The main measures to prevent emergencies are assigned to central and local executive bodies. Flood prevention measures are being implemented within the framework of republican and regional programs, which allows us to minimize the risk of flooding and protect settlements. Currently, there are 1,223 settlements in Kazakhstan in flood-prone areas. More than 1,400 flood control measures have been implemented in various regions of the country, including: construction and strengthening of 576 km of protective dams and embankments, construction and repair of 164 km of drainage systems, installation and replacement of 960 water mains. permeable structures, construction of 658 km of canals and ditches, dredging of more than 300 km of channels and strengthening of banks on 74 rivers. Construction and repair of storm and drainage systems, safe landfills in settlements are being actively carried out. snow removal works have been identified. Particular attention is paid to the introduction of digital technologies for flood forecasting. The TASQYN flood forecasting and modeling system was created on the basis of the Command Center for Strategic Planning and Operational Management, which allows for accurate forecasting of river levels and water volumes in the short and long term. “Group of Forces. "A resource of more than 37,000 people and 13,000 pieces of equipment from the civil defense services, including 4,096 water pumping units and 640 floating devices, has been created. In addition, reserve groups of territorial divisions of the Ministry of Emergency Situations have been trained," the minister said. The minister noted that the emergency services are ready to respond to any emergency situation and a number of readiness checks will be carried out. in the near future as part of the "Koktem" republican command and staff exercises.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/928838

  On April 5, 2025, changes to the law on the digitalization of road safety will come into force. In particular, mopeds will be equated with mechanical vehicles, requiring their registration and drivers to obtain a driver's license. The Aktobe region Police Department advises residents to take care of the issues of registering mopeds and obtaining a driver's license now, without leaving it until the last days. To register mopeds, you must contact a special PSC. Required documents:• Identity card (can be presented electronically);• Technical document or information on the technical characteristics of the moped;• Application fill out; • Pass a moped inspection; • Pay state duty for registration: 0.25 AEK (983 tenge) for registering a moped, 1.25 AEK (4,915 tenge) for issuing a registration certificate, and 1.4 AEK (5,505 tenge) for obtaining a state license plate.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/928901

  Nurbolat Nurgaliyev, a resident of the Baikadam village of the Shalkar district and the head of the Dastan farm, has become a "High-quality livestock breeder" by raising livestock. The farm has been operating since 1998. Today, he owns 5 agricultural machinery and 3 trucks. About 300 other animals are kept. The farm effectively uses all state support in the agricultural sector. Last year, this agricultural structure purchased 70 heads of Kazakh white-bred cows with a loan of 28.0 million tenge and 22 heads of first-class bulls with its own funds through the Agrarian Credit Corporation under the state program "Agribusiness", as well as the farm pays special attention to the preparation of animal feed and the modernization of its equipment fleet. For example, in 2024, it successfully used the state program and acquired a new tractor through KazAgroFinance JSC with a preferential lease. Work in this direction is not going to stop. According to Nurbolat Nurgaliyev, the selection work carried out in the direction of livestock breeding has allowed them to receive state subsidies for the purchase of purebred cattle and a new tractor. Let's say that systematic work is being carried out in the Aktobe region to increase the number of purebred livestock. Last year, 186 farms in the region were engaged in breeding purebred cattle,73 farms were engaged in breeding purebred sheep. There are also farms that breed purebred horses and camels.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/928926

In accordance with the resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Aktobe Special Economic Zone (SEZ) was established on the basis of the Aliya Moldagulova International Airport. This zone will operate until the end of 2049. The main goal of creating a SEZ in the Aktobe region is to attract investment, develop the manufacturing industry, and reduce import dependence. The implementation of the project will create new jobs, increase the competitiveness of domestic goods, and contribute to the development of related sectors of the economy. The main objectives of the Aktobe SEZ are to stimulate economic growth in the region, improve the investment climate, and form new growth points for industry.  The special economic zone covers a total area of ​​858 hectares. It is planned to develop 9 main sectors of the transport and logistics sector and 29 directions of industry. Emphasis is placed on the creation of modern production facilities, the introduction of innovative technologies, and the attraction of leading domestic and international companies. Local and foreign investors operating in various sectors of the economy can become participants in the SEZ. It is also planned to create clusters that will allow several companies to develop joint projects and use common resources. And investors are provided with benefits and preferences: firstly, exemption from corporate income tax, secondly, VAT on goods sold in the SEZ is 0%, thirdly, exemption from land and property taxes, as well as payments for the use of land plots. Fourthly, exemption from customs duties for goods intended for placement or use in the SEZ; fifthly, the attraction of foreign labor without quotas and permits; Provision of the necessary engineering and communication infrastructure for the implementation of projects within the sixth SEZ and lease of land (for the duration of the SEZ's operation, with the possibility of subsequent purchase with a preemptive right).  Currently, the construction of external and internal engineering networks of the Aktobe special economic zone (SEZ) has not yet begun. Construction work will be carried out in 2025-2026, after the allocation of 16 billion tenge from the republican budget.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/929182

In 2024, the main indicators of the "Uzbekistan Pension Fund" JSC (Uzbekistan Pension Fund, Fund) showed positive results in all areas. The volume of pension savings accumulated from contributions and investment income received by our compatriots into their accounts reached approximately 22.80 trillion tenge as of 01.01.2025. During the year, it increased by 4.93 trillion tenge, or 27.6%. Pension savings formed at the expense of mandatory pension contributions (MPC) amounted to approximately 21.88 trillion tenge as of January 1, 2025, an increase of 26.5% over the year.  The amount of pension savings under mandatory occupational pension contributions (MCPC) amounted to approximately 653.77 billion tenge, an increase of 15% over the year. The largest increase in the year (50.3%) was demonstrated by savings under voluntary pension contributions (VPC), which reached approximately 7.94 billion tenge at the end of 2024.   2024 During the year, additional funds - mandatory employer pension contributions (MPCs) - were deposited into the pension accounts of contributors (beneficiaries).  In 2024, the amount of pension savings from MPCs exceeded 258.15 billion tenge. Incomes The volume of pension savings will increase due to income flows in the form of pension contributions and investment income. At the same time, the amount of pension contributions received by contributors to personal and conditional accounts during the reporting year amounted to about 2.79 trillion tenge. This is 29% more than in 2023. All types of contributions are positive: over 2.44 trillion tenge was deposited into individual pension accounts (IPAs) with MZPs recorded during the year (the volume of MZPs increased by 18.3% compared to 2023), 113.6 billion tenge was deposited into individual pension accounts with MZPs recorded (an increase of 18.9%), and the annual contribution to the EZP was 3.07 billion tenge (an increase of 32.50%).  The volume of IPAs  is approximately 231.24 billion tenge. The estimated investment income for 2024 was 3.4 trillion tenge. Its volume increased by about 1.8 trillion tenge or 114.5% compared to the previous year.   Payments and transfers In 2024, the outflows from the Pension Fund in the form of payments for all types of contributions and transfers to insurance organizations amounted to 1.32 trillion tenge. This is 2.24 times (or about 732.56 billion tenge) more than the volume of payments last year. The bulk of the payments fell on one-time pension payments (BZT) for improving housing conditions and treatment - about 609.89 billion tenge. The volume of payments for alternative purposes increased by more than 2 times compared to 2023.  Payments in connection with reaching retirement age increased by 35.64% during the year, reaching approximately 204.22 billion tenge. The average monthly payment from the Pension Fund in connection with reaching retirement age was 33,906 tenge, and the maximum monthly payment was 945,752 tenge.    Last year, inheritance payments were also made in the amount of 61.6 billion tenge, payments in connection with leaving for permanent residence outside the Republic of Kazakhstan - 40.57 billion tenge, payments to people with disabilities - 3.07 billion tenge, and funeral payments - approximately 9.96 billion tenge. More than 394.54 billion tenge was transferred to insurance organizations.     Number of pension accounts As of January 1, 2025, the total number of pension accounts in the UAPF was 17.18 million. units (annual growth - more than 4.85 million units or 39.4%). At the same time, the number of contributors' (beneficiaries') pension accounts in the UAPF exceeded 12.50 million units as of January 1, 2025. Of which: more than 11.15 million  - according to the MZZ, about 715.52 thousand - according to the MCZZ, 439.58 thousand - accounts for which the EZZ is calculated. And the number of conditional pension accounts in the UAPF, for which information on the LMZZ received in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan is taken into account, exceeded 4.67 ​​million units.   All relevant information regarding pension assets, including information on the regions of the republic, is posted on the enpf.kz website in the «Indicators» section.     The UAPF was established on August 22, 2013 on the basis of the APF "GNPF" JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan through the State Institution "State Property and Privatization Committee" of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The trust management of the pension assets of the UAPF is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with the pension legislation, the Pension Fund shall take into account and account for voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation on a guaranteed deposit transferred by an organization carrying out mandatory pension contributions, mandatory employer pension contributions, mandatory professional pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as mandatory deposit guarantees in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", and ensure the implementation of pension payments. The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target claims, accounting and accrual of target savings (NS) to target savings accounts, crediting NS payments to their recipient's bank accounts, and accounting for NS returns in accordance with the procedure determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the "National Fund for Children" program (more details are available on the website www.enpf.kz).  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/928908

Astana, January 31, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan - Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtileu received the Charge d'Affaires of Poland in Kazakhstan Michal Labenda. During the conversation, the parties discussed the state and prospects of cooperation between Kazakhstan and Poland, as well as the schedule of high-level and high-level bilateral events planned for the current year. M. Nurtileu congratulated the Polish diplomat on the Polish presidency of the Council of the European Union and wished him success in implementing the initiatives proposed during this presidency. He also confirmed Kazakhstan's commitment to further deepening comprehensive and multifaceted cooperation between the two states. In turn, M. Labenda noted the high pace of interaction and expressed his readiness to continue active work aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in all areas, paying special attention to expanding cultural ties. At the end of the meeting, the parties agreed to continue contacts on topical issues of bilateral cooperation. In January-November 2024, the trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Poland amounted to 1.04 billion US dollars, reaching 1.23 billion dollars in 2023. Since 2005, foreign direct investment attracted from Poland to Kazakhstan amounted to 447.8 million dollars. About 140 companies with Polish capital operate in Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/929231

In order to further develop air traffic between cities within the country and meet passenger demand, airlines that will operate subsidized flights in 2025 have been determined according to the results of the competition. Subsidized routes will not only allow the country's residents to travel at affordable prices, but will also ensure the development of the domestic air market.Tickets can be purchased on the official websites of the airlines.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/928568

The Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with the National Volunteer Front Office, announces the launch of the republican flashmob "Share a Good Deed".The initiative aims to develop charity and volunteerism by providing gratuitous assistance to those in need.The flashmob is aimed at promoting the ideas of kindness, mutual assistance and social responsibility among citizens.To participate, it is enough to take a photo or video of the moment of doing a good deed and share it on social networks with the hashtags #ИгиИстиБолис and #ПоделисьДобром.Full information about the terms of the flashmob can be found on the Qazvolunteer.kz website. Press service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/928526

During the personal reception, the issues of allocating land plots for agriculture, returning pasture lands, subsidies, training personnel for the agricultural sector, etc. were considered.The Minister responded in detail to the applications and proposals, and also assured that all of them would be fully studied and taken into account.The ministry's leadership receives citizens on personal issues in accordance with the established schedule.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/928211

Servicemen of the 22750th Special Operations Forces military unit conducted a lesson in valor for students of the Alpamys school in Astana. The students were told about the specifics of service in the military formation. They also got acquainted with the modern firearms and equipment that the Special Operations Forces are armed with. The event was also attended by Konstantin Avershin, a deputy of the Majilis of the Parliament, who noted the importance of such practical meetings in the military-patriotic education of teenagers. As a result of the meeting, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the command of the 22750th Special Operations Forces military unit and the Alpamys school. The cooperation involves holding joint events, competitions, contests and practical lessons. Close interaction will expand students' understanding of the military profession, help form a high patriotic consciousness and prepare them to fulfill their constitutional duty to defend the Motherland.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/927809

Astana, January 30, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu received Ambassador of the European Union to Kazakhstan Aleška Simkić.During the conversation, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of Kazakh-European cooperation as well as reviewed the schedule of mutual high-level visits and events. An exchange of views took place on key issues of the international and regional agenda.Minister Nurtleu emphasized Kazakhstan’s determination to further deepening the strategic partnership with the European Union, emphasizing the importance of effectively implementing the agreements reached in such priority areas of cooperation as trade and investment, transport and logistics, critical raw materials, and digitalization.Special attention was given to the issue of liberalizing the EU visa regime for citizens of Kazakhstan. The parties reaffirmed their strong commitment to continuing preparations for negotiations in this direction.In turn, Ambassador Simkić welcomed the high dynamics of interaction and expressed her readiness to make every effort to develop bilateral relations.Concluding the meeting, the parties agreed to maintain contacts on current issues of bilateral cooperation.The European Union is the main trade and investment partner for Kazakhstan. Trade turnover in January-November this year amounted to 44.2 billion US dollars, increasing for 17.7% compared to the same period last year. The volume of European investments into the economy of Kazakhstan since 2005 amounted to 180 billion dollars. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/928188

Kazakhstan will receive 11 billion cubic meters of water by April. The Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nurzhan Nurzhigitov agreed on this.The 88th meeting of the Interstate Water Management Coordination Commission (ICWC) of Central Asia was held in Dushanbe. The meeting was attended by the heads of water management departments of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.The parties considered the progress of the inter-vegetation period in the basins of the Syrdarya and Amu Darya rivers.It should be noted that the agreed volume of water will flow through the Syrdarya River to the Shardara reservoir in the Turkestan region. Of this, 1.6 billion cubic meters of water will be discharged into the Aral Sea.“This will allow us to collect the volume of water required for the irrigation period this year, as well as to implement measures to preserve the ecosystem in the southern regions of Kazakhstan. I note that the situation in the south of our country is different from the west and north. There have been no large-scale floods here. And in the summer, the demand for irrigation water is very high. That is why we are carrying out completely different work on providing water to the south. Water diplomacy is an important direction of our ministry's work. As a result of these negotiations, last year we achieved a stable water supply for the south of the country. We will resolve all issues related to water distribution and protection of transboundary water bodies together with our colleagues in the countries of Central Asia," said Nurzhan Nurzhigitov, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/927334

A solemn farewell ceremony for the athletes of the Kazakh national team to the IX Asian Winter Games was held at the Qazaqstan Athletics Sports Complex in the capital. The Yellow Continent competition will be held in the cities of Harbin and Yabuli of the People's Republic of China from February 7 to 14.The solemn gathering was attended by the Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerbol Myrzabosynov, representatives of the National Olympic Committee, the medalist of the 1998 Winter Olympics, two-time champion of the 1996 Winter Asian Games Lyudmila Prokasheva, Honored Coach of the Republic of Kazakhstan in short track Madigali Karsybekov, sports veterans, coaches and representatives of the public.During the event, the Flag of the Republic of Kazakhstan was solemnly handed over to the athletes who will carry the flag at the opening ceremony of the IX Asian Winter Games. At the opening ceremony of the Games in Harbin, the flag of our country will be carried by the Master of Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan in hockey Adil Beketayev and the Master of Sports of the International Class in short track Olga Tikhonova. In turn, Adil Beketaev appeared before the crowd as the flag bearer and solemnly took the oath.137 athletes from the Kazakhstan team will participate in the Games. They will perform in 10 disciplines from 6 sports (speed skating, short track, figure skating, biathlon, curling, cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, freestyle, ski mountaineering, ice hockey). The national team will compete for 51 sets of medals.Yerbol Myrzabosynov wished the athletes good luck and noted that the competition on the Yellow Continent is an important event for our country.“There are only a few days left until the start of the 9th Winter Asian Games. The Kazakh national team is fully prepared for the Winter Asian Games. All necessary conditions have been created for this. In order to prepare for the Games in a quality manner, the national team held 137 training camps. Our athletes performed in 86 international competitions and won 33 medals. In general, our country has a good tradition of victories in winter sports. Today, our famous athletes, known not only to our country, but also to the whole world, perform at international winter competitions and are constantly among the winners. I wish good luck to all athletes participating in the upcoming Winter Asian Games. The Winter Asian Games are an important stage that not only demonstrates the sports potential of our country, but also encourages each athlete to achieve great achievements. Every victory of the national team is a great joy for our country! ”, – said Yerbol Myrzabosynov.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/928196