Independence LLP in Zhetysu region has purchased two new robots.In the framework of the program for replicating the experience of the North Kazakhstan region, the STF continues to expand and modernize. In 2024, 240 Danish Red cows and two modern DeLaval robots were purchased from Denmark.One of the main advantages of the milking robot is its ability to accurately measure important parameters such as milking speed, monitoring the movement of cows, milking intervals and incomplete milking. It also analyzes a combination of various parameters that helps to identify mastitis cases and determine the time of insemination.There is also a feed pusher robot on the farm, which ensures constant availability of feed for animals. The pusher works according to a programmed route and is charged from a special device.In total, there are 1,100 cows on the farm, of which 600 are dairy cows. The amount of milk per day from one cow is on average 37 liters. Currently, the farm operates 10 robots, including two new ones.Thus, the introduction of modern technologies at the dairy farm of "Tauelsizdik" LLP not only increases production efficiency, but also contributes to improving the working conditions and life of employees, as well as ensuring high product quality for consumers.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/924134

During his working visit to Georgia, Kazakhstan's Vice Minister of Agriculture Amangali Berdalin held a meeting with Georgia's Vice Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture Apollon Kakabadze. The meeting focused on issues of bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector.Amangali Berdalin noted that interaction between Kazakhstan and Georgia in the agricultural sector occupies a leading place in the relations of the two countries. The dynamics of trade in agricultural products is showing positive growth: in 11 months of 2024, Kazakhstan's trade turnover with Georgia amounted to $65.4 million, which is 11.1% more than in the same period in 2023. At the same time, exports from Kazakhstan increased by 28.2%.The Vice Minister noted the interest of Kazakhstani business in establishing exports of various goods to Georgia, including grain, flour, vegetable oils, meat and dairy products, honey and confectionery.During the meeting, forms of veterinary certificates for breeding, working and slaughter cattle were signed, which creates favorable conditions for expanding trade cooperation. In particular, the high cost of meat products in Georgia opens up new opportunities for exporting products of Kazakhstani agricultural producers.In addition, the Kazakh side proposed to intensify cooperation within the framework of a memorandum of understanding between the departments, which will allow improving interaction in the fields of animal husbandry, plant breeding, food and feed safety, veterinary medicine and agricultural product processing.Apollon Kakabadze supported all proposals and promised to provide comprehensive assistance in the implementation of joint initiatives.The issue of digitization of agriculture remains an important aspect for the Republic of Kazakhstan. The country is actively introducing information technologies to improve accounting, monitoring and traceability of products, and systems for identifying farm animals and veterinary and sanitary examination of meat are in operation. The plan is to integrate with the European Union countries in terms of monitoring the movement of livestock products. In this regard, the experience of Georgia in digitizing and automating processes in the agricultural sector, implemented jointly with FAO, is of particular interest.Amangali Berdalin also expressed gratitude to FAO for its assistance in purchasing veterinary laboratory equipment for the “National Reference Center for Veterinary Medicine” and special equipment for the “Republican Anti-Episotic Squad” within the framework of the “One Health” project in Kazakhstan.“This project is important for the country, as it is aimed at increasing capacity in the fight against antimicrobial resistance, preventing zoonotic diseases and developing epidemiological surveillance,” the Vice Minister said.The meeting with representatives of the National Food Agency discussed issues of strengthening international cooperation in the field of veterinary medicine.As part of the work program, he visited the Republican Veterinary Laboratory of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia, the regional veterinary office of the National Food Agency, and a slaughterhouse in Shida Kartli.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/924159

At the end of 2024, 430.0 thousand tons of beef meat in slaughter weight were produced, which is 7.5% more than in 2023. During this period, processed products amounted to 270 thousand tons of meat.The volume of beef produced in the country fully satisfies the needs of the population.Along with the growth in beef production, the total number of beef cattle is also growing. For example, at the end of 2024, the number of beef cattle amounted to 7.8 million heads, which is 18.5% more than in 2023. It should be noted that 55% of livestock belongs to agricultural structures, while 5 years ago this figure was only 45%.The necessary conditions are being created for the development of the industry.For the further development of beef cattle breeding, significant state support is provided in the form of subsidies, the annual volume of which is approximately 40.0 billion tenge. It is planned to provide soft loans at an annual interest rate of 2.5% for projects in the field of meat production.In general, the ongoing work is aimed at reducing the cost of meat production, which will be achieved by introducing technologies while minimizing capital costs.In this regard, starting from 2024, projects are being implemented to introduce Australian experience in meat production, which involves the rational and rotational use of pasture lands, ensuring the proximity of feed to animal housing, opening compound feed enterprises, using special compound feed during fattening, as well as the modernization and creation of new processing enterprises.Thus, meat clusters with a full cycle of product production, from feed preparation to sale of finished products, are being created. The Ministry of Agriculture provides full support for each project.In particular, in the next 2 years, according to Australian experience, it is planned to build 6 feedlots for 98 thousand cattle, a large feedlot for 50 thousand cattle, and the first specialized cattle exchange.As for the increase in prices, they depend on many factors. Among them is the increasing demand for meat from Kazakhstani producers in neighboring countries.For example, according to the results of 2024, beef exports increased by 8.0 thousand tons and reached 20.0 thousand tons. The presence of stable markets for the sale of manufactured products and favorable price conditions is a key factor in the further development of the industry.The use of quota mechanisms also has a regulatory effect on the domestic market.Let us recall that from October 26, 2024, quantitative restrictions in the form of quotas will be applied to the export of live cattle (bulls). The quantitative limit for the export of bulls is 85,000 heads. To date, 70,379 quotas or 82.7% (more than 10 thousand tons in meat terms) have been used. The export of female cattle is completely prohibited.In addition, a working group has been established and is currently working on discussing and resolving topical issues of the development of beef cattle breeding by order of the Minister of Agriculture No. 3 dated January 9, 2019.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/924464

A side event on the theme "Kazakhstan's democratic transformations: Political and social rights" was held at the UN building in Geneva with the participation of deputies of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ombudsman of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the Rights of the Child and representatives of civil society.The event was organized to present to the international community the achievements of Kazakhstan in the field of democratic transformation, as well as social and political reforms aimed at protecting human rights and developing an inclusive society, within the framework of the Universal Periodic Review of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The moderator of the event, Lyazzat Kaltayeva, Chairman of the Inclusion Council under the Senate of the Republic of Kazakhstan, opened the meeting with an opening speech and outlined the main areas of the agenda.The speakers of the event were deputies of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan B. Nazhmetdinuly, K.S. Seitzhan and Yu.V. Kuchinskaya made a presentation on the following topics:- key political reforms, including constitutional amendments, the abolition of the death penalty, freedom of speech issues and improving voting rights.- social reforms aimed at inclusion, including employment, access to health services, labor protection.The Commissioner for the Rights of the Child of the Republic of Kazakhstan D.B. Zakieva shared her achievements in the field of protecting children's rights, such as strengthening the mandate of the Ombudsman, measures against bullying, suicide and sexual violence.The Executive Director of the National Alliance of Professional Social Workers, D.G. Yesimova, spoke about the role of civil society in strengthening social policy and protecting the rights of vulnerable groups.The side event brought together a wide range of participants, including representatives of international organizations, the diplomatic corps, human rights NGOs and the expert community, which contributed to an open dialogue on the development of human rights in Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/923289

On January 23, 2025, the Republic of Kazakhstan held a ceremony to defend the Fourth National Report on the Implementation of International Obligations in the Field of Protection of Human Rights and Freedoms within the framework of the 48th Universal Periodic Review (UPR) session of the Working Group of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.The main document on the implementation of international obligations of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of human rights was presented by a delegation led by the Minister of Justice, Yerlan Sarsembayev.The Kazakhstani delegation included deputy heads and officials of the Prosecutor General's Office, Court Administration, Ministries of Internal Affairs, Culture and Information, Foreign Affairs, Labor and Social Protection of the Population, Health and Education.The Kazakhstani delegation introduced the participants of the event to the main achievements of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of human rights over the past five years and the main priorities of the state's development.Yerlan Sarsembayev noted that since the submission of the third report in November 2019, Kazakhstan has achieved significant success in the field of human rights by implementing a number of important initiatives aimed at further democratizing our country was held.Administrative Justice was launched in order to improve judicial proceedings. Over the past 3 years, it has proven its effectiveness, ensuring fair, efficient and accessible justice. Currently, there are draft laws in Parliament aimed at expanding the scope of Administrative Justice. Currently, courts satisfy up to 60% of claims for appeals against their decisions, actions and inaction of state bodies and officials.In addition to the restoration of the Constitutional Court and the adoption of the Administrative Procedure Code, Kazakhstan has carried out reforms in the judicial system, including the introduction of the institution of administrative justice to protect citizens' rights, and has also reformed the activities of law enforcement agencies in order to increase their transparency and accountability.During the interactive dialogue following the speech of the head of the Kazakhstani delegation, the UN Member States presented relevant recommendations on improving the legislative mechanism and practice of human rights protection.The official delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan answered questions from participants in the defense of the National Report.Delegations of foreign states noted the progressive progress of the Republic of Kazakhstan in developing legislative, practical and other measures in the field of human rights protection and implementing the guiding principles of the main international documents in the field of human rights protection. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/923542

In Geneva, as part of the defense of the National Report of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review, the Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerlan Sarsembayev met with the UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms. Nada Al-Nashif, and held a fruitful dialogue and exchange of views on mutually beneficial opportunities for strengthening the provision of human rights in Kazakhstan.Various aspects of human rights in Kazakhstan were also discussed. The parties exchanged views on the work done and shared their experiences in improving the legal system.Special attention was paid to the recommendations of the High Commissioner following his official visit to Kazakhstan in March 2023 and promising areas of cooperation between state bodies and the Office of the High Commissioner.As a result of the meeting, the parties reached an agreement on further cooperation within promising areas.Kazakhstan expressed its readiness to continue work in areas of mutual interest.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/923792

During the meeting, the parties discussed the main areas of cooperation in the field of intellectual property rights development.Minister Yerlan Sarsembayev noted that the development of WIPO partnership is a strategic priority for Kazakhstan, contributing to the development of the national intellectual property system and the intellectual potential of the region. The meeting discussed this year's projects and initiatives. Among them were the creation of new Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISCs), the implementation of the WIPO Master's Program in Intellectual Property and Business, as well as Kazakhstan's participation in the ALERT project to combat unlicensed online content.The Minister noted Kazakhstan's active steps in the field of intellectual property. Among such achievements is the approval of the ratification of the WIPO Marrakesh Treaty by the Parliament of Kazakhstan on January 16, 2025. He noted that this was an important step in ensuring equal access to published works for people with visual impairments and Kazakhstan's adherence to international standards in this area.Yerlan Sarsembayev noted that, thanks to active work with WIPO, Kazakhstan has improved its position in the Global Innovation Index, moving from 81st to 78th place, and intends to continue working in this direction.In addition, plans were discussed to hold joint international events within the framework of the visit of WIPO Director General Daren Tang to Kazakhstan to participate in the Astana International Forum, scheduled for May 29-30, 2025. For the first time, a separate panel session on intellectual property issues will be organized within the framework of this forum.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/923793

Over the past five years, the district's medical institution has been supplemented with new equipment, which has significantly affected the quality of medical services.During a working trip to Mugalzhar district, the head of the region visited the district hospital and got acquainted with its work, upcoming projects, and the quality of services provided.The head physician of the hospital, Sabit Keulimzhayev, said that the medical institution has been operating since 1989. There are 74 medical workers on staff. About 600 people are served daily. The hospital is designed for 100 beds, and there is also a day hospital for 30 beds.Over the past five years, ten special vehicles have been purchased for the hospital, including four intensive care units. At the beginning of this year, a modern digital mammograph was purchased, which significantly increases the accuracy of diagnosing diseases.Much attention is paid to improving the conditions of patients and nursing staff. Last year, work began on improving the hospital's territory. 129 million tenge was allocated from the local budget for the implementation of the project. The work will be completed by the summer.Also, a project for the construction of an additional building to the hospital is being developed, where it is planned to open a center for percutaneous coronary intervention. This will allow for effective treatment of cardiovascular diseases without sending patients to the regional center.Askhat Shakharov saw the new equipment, visited the psychological assistance office, and talked with residents of the district who came to see doctors. The villagers expressed their gratitude for the attention paid to the development of healthcare and improving the conditions for medical services in rural areas.As part of the national project "Modernization of Rural Healthcare", new outpatient clinics are being built in villages, modern equipment is being purchased, and conditions for doctors and patients are being improved. Currently, five projects aimed at the construction of rural outpatient clinics are being implemented in the region. When the facilities are put into operation, medical services will be available to the population. This means that villagers will be able to receive treatment in their place of residence. In addition, we will equip district hospitals with modern digital equipment, thus ensuring high quality medical services for the population. It is planned to open a center for providing assistance to patients with heart attacks and strokes. All these measures are aimed at improving the conditions for receiving quality medical services and increasing the availability of diagnostics for the region's residents," the regional akim said.The regional head instructed to accelerate the preparation of a construction project adjacent to the hospital and called on contractors to complete the improvement work on the hospital territory in a high-quality and timely manner.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/924245

During a working trip to Mugalzhar district, regional akim Askhat Shakharov visited two schools and a kindergarten and got acquainted with the children's learning conditions.The deadline for the completion of the "Zhayly Mektep" in Kandyagash was extended several times due to unscrupulous contractors. During his working trip to the district, Askhat Shakharov personally talked with the contractors and supervised the construction of the institution.The educational institution is being built within the framework of the "Zhayly Mektep" national project with the funds of "Samruk-Kazyna Construction". It is designed for 600 places. The contracting organization "Antarium Group" LLP plans to complete the facility by September of this year. With the launch of the school, the problem of a shortage of student places in Kandyagash will be partially solved. Today, there are five schools in the city, and each of them has a large number of students. The new school will be equipped with modern equipment and access to innovative educational technologies.Asshat Shakharov, who assessed the progress of the school construction, instructed the contractor to complete the work on time.Also, the regional akim visited the “Kunshuak” kindergarten in Kandyagash, where major repairs were carried out and the equipment was completely updated with the funds of “Kazakhoil-Aktobe” LLP. Dishes, carpets, beds, musical and sports equipment, kitchen appliances, interactive whiteboards and game equipment were purchased. The preschool institution is designed for 320 children.Furthermore, Askhat Shakharov visited the school opened last week in the Temir-Kopir village of the Enbek rural district. The school was built in accordance with modern standards and is equipped with special classrooms and laboratories for chemistry, biology, physics and labor lessons. 680 million tenge was allocated for its construction.“The president set the task of creating equal conditions for children in rural and urban schools through state programs. This year, 13 comfortable schools with a capacity of 11.1 thousand places are planned to be put into operation in our region within the framework of a national project. In total, 25 new schools will be built in the region by 2025 to solve the problem of three-shift and two emergency schools.The new schools will introduce a modern educational infrastructure, including specialized classrooms and laboratories for various subjects, which will allow students to receive high-quality education and skills in accordance with modern requirements. Also, attention will be paid to creating favorable conditions for teachers to work effectively and develop the potential of students in schools, "- noted the akim.After visiting the school in the village of Temir Kyrgyz, the akim of the region met with local residents."Our situation is good. There is a road to the village, a bus stop nearby. Trains run regularly. Here, a new school has opened for children. Sometimes grandmothers want to rest from their grandchildren, so we need a medical center and a kindergarten. Our grandchildren can study and develop in kindergarten,” local resident Raziya Kozhantayeva appealed to the akim.Akim of the Enbek rural district Amanbay Kayupov informed the akim of the region that local residents go to the outpatient clinic in Sagashili. The neighboring village is located three kilometers from Temir Kyur. And 27 preschool children are at home due to the lack of a kindergarten.“This year, 30 billion tenge has been allocated for the construction of kindergartens in the region. We plan to build one kindergarten in the village of Zhagabulak and a school for 60 places in the village of Kotibar. Projects are being developed. All children should be provided with places in kindergartens, and we will do our best to create the necessary conditions for their full education and development from an early age,” the head of the region said.Askhat Shakharov instructed to consider the issue of placing a kindergarten in the old school building and to introduce the issue of building a medical center in Temir Kyur as part of the national project “Modernization of Rural Healthcare”.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/924373

During a working trip to Mugalzhar district, the regional akim visited fire department No. 8 in Kandyagash.The head of the Mugalzhar district emergency department Maksat Ryatov told the akim that the fire department building was built in 1982. The last major renovation was carried out in 2013. Today, the building houses the district emergency department and the fire department. The number of personnel is 30 people, including 6 officers and 24 sergeants. The fire department has 9 pieces of equipment, including 3 fire trucks and 1 motorized platform.The regional akim inspected the equipment and talked with the personnel, noting the importance of the work of rescuers.“The work of rescuers is very important, because every day you risk your lives for the safety of people. "The profession of a rescuer is not just a profession, it is a real feat that requires courage, selflessness and high responsibility," the akim noted. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/924533

The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan is carrying out comprehensive work to stabilize prices for socially significant food products. Since the beginning of the year, 20 regional commissions have been held to ensure that the trade markup does not exceed 15%, during which 49 violations of the law were identified regarding potatoes, which are considered a socially significant product. Appropriate administrative measures will be taken on all identified facts.As a result of meetings held by the Ministry of Trade and Agriculture with large retail chains, in particular, the Small and Magnum chains, the average price of potatoes in the Small chain in Astana has decreased to 280 tenge today, and to 185 tenge in the Magnum chain. According to the monitoring of the Trade Committee, the average price of potatoes in Kazakhstan today is 322 tenge. In social stores and SEC partners - in all regions of the country, there is a sufficient amount of potatoes and they are being sold below market prices.The sale of potatoes accumulated in the stabilization funds of the regions continues. From December 2024 to January 19, 2025, 23.6 thousand tons of potatoes were sold, out of a total volume of 85.4 thousand tons. In the last 3 days, about 3 thousand tons of potatoes were sold, including 300 tons in Almaty, 600 tons in Shymkent, 300 tons in Turkestan region, etc. Today, there are 62 thousand tons of potatoes in stabilization funds.These measures contributed to a decrease in prices in the domestic market.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/922126

The first meeting of the Public Council on Trade and Integration in 2025 was held in Astana under the chairmanship of the Chairman of the Public Council Ruslan Shaekin and the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliev.The event was attended by representatives of key government structures, including the Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market, the National Bank, as well as the Ministries of Internal Affairs, Science and Higher Education, Agriculture, Culture and Information, and Healthcare.The meeting raised topical issues related to the development of trade and integration. Challenges and prospects in these areas were discussed. Special attention was paid to discussing the work plan of the Public Council for 2025, aimed at solving key tasks and strengthening interaction between various government bodies and the public.The next meeting of the Public Council will be held at the end of February this year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/922594

On January 22, the EEC Council meeting, held in an online format, was chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan - Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin from the Kazakh side. During the meeting, the application of the Industrial Development Fund for financing the project of the Kazakh Kazrost Engineering Ltd. for the production of agricultural machinery was approved.As part of the joint cooperation project, the company, together with the Russian Rostselmash combine harvester plant and the Belarusian KUVO enterprise, plans to localize the production of combine harvester cabins in Kazakhstan and purchase equipment.Thanks to this project, the plant's design capacity for the production of combine harvesters will increase from 700 to 1,000 units per year.For this purpose, for the first time, the members of the EEC Council proposed unprecedented conditions for subsidizing the interest rate on loans in the amount of 100% of the base rate of the National Bank. The amount of financial support is approximately 192 million tenge and is allocated from the EAEU budget.Another Kazakhstani company, Astana Kala Kurylys LLP, is participating in the project implemented by a Russian enterprise. This project was also approved for preferential financing at the meeting of the EEC Council. This is the project of the Murom routing plant to create production capacities for the production of products for the construction of the Moscow - St. Petersburg high-speed railway. The Kazakh company will provide engineering and construction services.In general, the new mechanism for financial support for joint cooperation projects is a logical continuation of the initiative of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who stated at the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in May 2023, on Kazakhstan's readiness to become the center of Eurasian industrial cooperation.In addition, the meeting of the EEC Council approved a draft agreement on administrative cooperation in the field of services related to the production and distribution of films and videos. The document defines a list of freely available information on the Internet, such as NRA, films allowed for distribution and other information intended for exchange between market participants of the EAEU countries. This document is aimed at developing cooperation between the parties in the field of cinematography, introducing a mechanism for protecting the rights and legitimate interests of service providers, as well as honest market participants. In the near future, this document will be sent to the EAEU countries to undergo intra-state coordination procedures.The Concept for Improving the Interaction of Intelligent Transport Systems of the EAEU Member States was approved. The document was adopted with the aim of developing a coordinated transport policy of the participating countries, taking into account the level of development of integrated information and telematics technologies. The interaction of intelligent transport systems allows organizing technical support for users, increasing road safety and optimizing transport flows.Also, a procedure for collecting, compiling and presenting information on the circulation of products that are harmful to human health, animals, property, the environment or are dangerous was adopted. The document will reduce the risk of such products being in use and in free circulation.During the meeting, issues in the areas of customs regulation, technical regulation, macroeconomics, and competition were also discussed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/923521

First Vice Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aizhan Bizhanova held a meeting with representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture, akimats, trade networks and social and entrepreneurial corporations. The meeting discussed measures to supply the market with potatoes and stabilize prices.According to Aizhan Bizhanova, the country's largest trade networks, including "Magnum", "Small", "Anvar" and "Dina", are ready to conclude contracts for the purchase of 1.5 thousand tons of potatoes directly from farmers. In addition, trade networks are ready to pick up the products from the farms themselves."Akimats need to indicate their needs, including volumes for trade networks, which is important for quickly meeting market demand. It is also very important to establish close ties between agricultural producers and retail outlets," the First Vice Minister of Trade and Integration noted.She also drew attention to the need to strengthen the work of regional commissions studying intermediary schemes in the food price formation chain. At the same time, the First Vice Minister instructed to work with farmers and consider issues of preventing unjustified increases in wholesale prices for potatoes and other products.It should be noted that this year, the regional departments of the Trade Committee held 20 regional commissions, as a result of which 49 violations were identified. Among them, the facts of increasing the trade markup on potatoes as a socially significant product by more than 15% were recorded.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/923734

On January 24, 2025, at the Kurmangazy Kazakh National Conservatory, baritone Demetrio Colaci, professor of the academic vocal department of the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory of Music in Milan, held a master class on the topic "Belcanto technique and interpretation of opera parts."Maestro Demetrio Colaci is a famous performer and teacher who has performed on leading stages of the world and is engaged in teaching. His master classes are in great demand among students of music schools from all over the world, as the professor teaches not only technical skills, but also a deep understanding of musical interpretation.The master class was devoted to discussing the intricacies of academic vocals and the features of performing the main parts in famous operas. The event was intended for students, undergraduates and teachers of the vocal arts department of the conservatory to improve their vocal technique and performance skills.The participants practiced working with the voice, correct breathing and the peculiarities of singing technique by working with a world-class specialist.The meeting is a continuation of the maestro's successful cooperation with the Kurmangazy Kazakh National Conservatory. It began with two-day intensive classes with students of the vocal arts department in May 2024. Press service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/923938

An international scientific and practical conference entitled "Policy of Unity and Solidarity in Kazakhstan: Experience and Prospects" was held in Astana on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan.The event was dedicated to analyzing the experience of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan in strengthening interethnic harmony and national unity over the past 30 years. Participants discussed current and future opportunities and developed proposals for developing a policy of unity and solidarity in the face of global changes.The conference was attended by representatives of state bodies, members of the National Congress, members of the Scientific and Expert Council of the ANC, Kazakh and foreign scientists, as well as experts in the field of social sciences and the humanities.It was noted that the anniversary of the Assembly is an important stage in the development of interethnic relations. Participants emphasized the importance of introducing advanced approaches in this area and developing practical recommendations for decision-making at the state level.During the event, special attention was paid to the need to strengthen information and explanatory work on promoting state policy, to revitalize educational activities, as well as to expand the interaction between society, state bodies and the scientific and expert community.Among the main theses of the conference, important issues were raised, such as increasing the role of the state language as a means of interethnic communication, the widespread introduction of ethnomediation practices, and the continuation of international cooperation in the field of ethnopolitics.In addition, an exhibition of traveling archival documents, books, ethnic newspapers and magazines dedicated to the 30-year history of the Assembly was organized. Press service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/924377

In 2024, pensions in the amount of 3 trillion 752.1 billion tenge were paid from the republican budget, of which 1 trillion 182.3 billion tenge were spent on the payment of basic pensions, and 2 trillion 569.8 billion tenge on the payment of solidarity pensions.As of January 1, 2025, the number of pensioners was 2 million 451 thousand people.The average amount of the total pension in December 2024 was 131,356 tenge, of which the solidarity pension was 88,819 tenge, and the basic pension was 42,537 tenge.As previously reported, on January 1, 2025, the amount of the basic pension payment was increased by 6.5%, and the solidarity pension by 8.5%, i.e., exceeding the inflation rate by 2%.In addition, by order of the Head of State Starting from 2023, over a period of five years, the minimum basic pension will be gradually increased annually to 70% of the minimum subsistence level, and the maximum - to 120%. For example, from January 1, 2025, the minimum amount of the basic pension was increased from 65% to 70% of the minimum subsistence level, which is 32,360 tenge, and its maximum amount was increased from 105 to 110% of the minimum subsistence level, amounting to 50,851 tenge. We remind you that from July 1, 2018, the state basic pension payment will be assigned individually to each recipient, taking into account the length of service in the pension system. At the same time, as of January 1, 1998, the period of work in the solidarity system, as well as the periods of payment of mandatory pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as the MPP), will be included in the length of service in the pension system. is added.If a citizen has 10 years or less of service in the pension system, or none at all, the basic pension is equal to 70% of the subsistence minimum, and then its amount increases by 2% for each year exceeding 10 years. And if your service is 20 years, the basic pension is 90% of the subsistence minimum. If the length of service is 30 years or more, the maximum subsistence level is set at 110%.If mandatory pension contributions are transferred to the Unified Accumulative Pension Fund several times during one month, the period of participation in the accumulation system is one month.Thus, the more regularly and fully mandatory pension contributions are transferred, the higher the amount of basic pension payments upon reaching retirement age.In turn, the amount of pension payments depending on the age of a citizen depends on the length of service as of January 1, 1998 (at least 6 months are required) and the average monthly income in the period before retirement.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/920523

In 2024, 613.1 billion tenge was spent from the republican budget to pay state social benefits (hereinafter referred to as SSB) for disability and loss of a breadwinner. In addition, social payments for loss of working capacity and loss of a breadwinner in the amount of approximately 80.3 billion tenge were made from the State Social Insurance Fund (hereinafter referred to as the MSIF).As of the results of 2024, the number of MSIF recipients for disability was approximately 552.3 thousand people, and for loss of a breadwinner - approximately 193.9 thousand people.The amount of state social benefits for disability depends on the group and cause of disability, as well as the amount of the minimum subsistence level established by the Law "On the Republican Budget" for the relevant financial year.The amount of state social benefits for loss of a breadwinner depends on the number of people dependent on the deceased breadwinner, the causes of death and the minimum subsistence level.In addition, social payments are made from the MSIF in case of social risks to participants in the mandatory social insurance system. In 2024, 102.3 thousand people received social benefits for loss of working capacity, and about 67.9 thousand families received social benefits for loss of a breadwinner.The amount of payments is individual and depends on: average monthly income for which social contributions were made to the Social Insurance Institution of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the last 2 years, coefficients for loss of working capacity, number of dependents, length of participation in the compulsory social insurance system, and income replacement.These payments are made in addition to similar benefits paid from the republican budget.From January 1, 2025, the amount of state social benefits for disability and loss of a breadwinner increased by 6.5% due to the increase in the minimum subsistence level. By decision of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the amount of social benefits paid from the Social Insurance Fund for loss of working capacity and loss of a breadwinner has also increased by 6.5%. Thus, the amount of social insurance for disability due to a general illness is 101,702 tenge for group 1, 81,362 tenge for group 2, and 55,474 tenge for group 3. As of January 1, 2025, the average amount of social benefits for loss of working capacity is 60,407 tenge, and for loss of a breadwinner is 64,772 tenge.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/921390

The Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan Svetlana Zhakupova held a personal reception at the Citizens' Reception Center and considered the issues of 3 people from different regions of the country.She conveyed to the Minister her questions on the issues of employment of people with disabilities and improving their quality of life.Svetlana Zhakupova listened to the requests and suggestions of citizens and answered their questions in detail. She took the issues that required additional time for consideration under her personal control and instructed the relevant departments of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan to provide assistance in resolving them within the framework of their competence in accordance with the current legislation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/921820

In 2024, 648.8 thousand people were covered by state benefits, as well as payments from the State Social Insurance Fund (hereinafter referred to as the SSF) for childbirth and care of a child until the child reaches 1.5 years of age, totaling 895.3 billion tenge.In 2024, 378.1 thousand people received benefits for childbirth from the republican budget in the amount of 64 billion tenge. Citizens of our country who have children born, adopted, or under guardianship, relatives, as well as foreigners permanently residing in Kazakhstan, can apply for this benefit.In the event that the person caring for the child is not a participant in the compulsory social insurance system, persons (families) with children born, adopted, or under guardianship, and stepchildren, if they are not included in the family of another parent, have the right to receive benefits for child care. During the reporting period, 126.3 thousand people received child care benefits for children up to 1.5 years of age in the amount of 41.6 billion tenge.The amount of state benefits for childbirth and child care is determined by the law on the republican budget, depending on the monthly calculation index (hereinafter referred to as the MCI) approved for the relevant financial year. From the beginning of 2025, the amount of state benefits has been indexed by 6.5%.The amount of the benefit for childbirth:- for the first, second, third child - 38.0 MCI or 149,416 tenge;- for the fourth and subsequent children - 63.0 MCI or 247,716 tenge.The benefit for the care of the child until he reaches 1.5 years of age is paid monthly in the following amounts:- for the first child - 5.76 MCI or 22,648 tenge;- for the second child - 6.81 MCI or 26,777 tenge;- for the third child - 7.85 MCI or 30,866 tenge;- for the fourth and subsequent children - 8.90 MCI or 34,995 tenge.In addition, working citizens are entitled to a monthly allowance for pregnancy and childbirth, care of a newborn child (children) In case of loss of income due to adoption, the social payment from the Social Insurance Institution is assigned for all days of leave granted for pregnancy and childbirth.The amount of the payment depends on the average monthly income for which social transfers were made to the Social Insurance Institution during the last 12 months prior to the issuance of the temporary disability certificate for pregnancy and childbirth and the number of days of disability.In 2024, 245.7 thousand people received this lump-sum payment for a total amount of 385.6 billion tenge, which is 11% more than in 2023. The average amount of the assigned payment was 1,621,299 tenge.Also, in case of loss of income from the Social Insurance Institution due to the care of a child until he or she reaches the age of one and a half, a monthly social payment is assigned to the participant of the social insurance system from the date of birth of the child. The amount of the payment is 40% of the average monthly income for which social transfers to the Social Insurance Fund were made in the last 2 years. In the case of the birth of two or more children, the payment is assigned separately for each child.In 2024, this payment was assigned to 276.8 thousand people, the average monthly payment was 86,758 tenge. Payments were made in the amount of 404.1 billion tenge, which is 1.4 times more than the amount paid in 2023.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/922009