Brussels, November 12, 2025 – Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Afghanistan – Ambassador-at-Large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Yerkin Tukumov, paid a working visit to Brussels to participate in the seventh meeting of the European Union and Central Asian Special Representatives and Envoys for Afghanistan.The event was attended by representatives from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, as well as the EU Special Representative for Afghanistan, Gilles Bertrand, and the EU Special Representative for Central Asia, Edvardas Štiprais.During the meeting, participants discussed the current situation in Afghanistan, emphasizing the importance of continuing humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people and enhancing regional efforts to ensure stability in the country.Following the meeting, the parties noted the need to achieve lasting peace and sustainable development in Afghanistan and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation between Central Asian countries and the European Union in support of the Afghan people.Ahead of the main meeting, Ambassador Tukumov took part in the round table discussion titled “Afghanistan and the Climate Crisis: Local Realities, Regional Pathways, Global Stakes,” organized by the European External Action Service and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Brussels. The discussion focused on the impact of climate change on Afghanistan’s socio-economic situation, as well as on opportunities for regional cooperation in sustainable development and climate adaptation.As part of the working visit, Tukumov also held separate meetings with the EU Special Representatives for Afghanistan and Central Asia, Gilles Bertrand and Edvardas Štiprais, as well as with representatives of the EU Delegation in Kabul, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), the Aga Khan Foundation in Afghanistan, the “Afghanistan Analysts Network” of the University of Gothenburg (Sweden), and the Centre for the Study of Afghanistan and South Asia.The dialogue platform “Meetings of the EU and Central Asian Special Representatives and Envoys for Afghanistan,” established in 2021, serves as an important mechanism for regular exchanges of views and coordination of approaches to Afghan-related issues.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1104843?lang=kk

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A business networking platform was held in Uralsk as part of the 21st Kazakhstan-Russia Interregional Cooperation Forum. This key platform brought together over 100 companies from both countries and resulted in the signing of agreements totaling $61 million. The B2B format of negotiations allowed participants to present projects and immediately move on to finalizing agreements.According to the organizers, Kazakhstani and Russian companies expressed strong interest in developing mutual trade and launching joint production initiatives. One of the forum's outcomes was the signing of a memorandum between QazTrade and the Russian company BOLASHAK on the creation of a trade and exhibition platform for Kazakhstani manufacturers in Kazan. This new format will allow domestic exporters to present their products in central Russia and establish systematic distribution to regional networks."We are creating favorable conditions for Kazakhstani manufacturers to enter new markets and facilitating the growth of the country's export activity. The forum confirmed that cooperation between Kazakhstan and Russia is yielding concrete results," noted Berik Akhmetov, Managing Director of QazTrade.According to Rustam Safiulin, Director of BOLASHAK LLC, the partnership with QazTrade will help build a sustainable supply chain for Kazakhstani goods to Russia: "We see a stable demand for high-quality products from Kazakhstan and are ready to ensure their presence in key regions of the country." A memorandum of understanding was also signed at the Exchange between QazTrade and Karavan LLC (Russia), aimed at expanding the supply of Kazakhstani goods to Russian retail chains. Almas Ikhsanov, Head of QazTrade's Export Acceleration Group, noted that the document will be another step in strengthening the economic partnership between the two countries."By supplying Kazakhstani goods to Russian supermarket shelves, we are opening up new opportunities for domestic producers and providing Russian consumers with high-quality products at competitive prices," he emphasized.The Contact Exchange once again demonstrated the effectiveness of direct business dialogue: from negotiations to contracts. The signed agreements confirm the positive dynamics of trade between Kazakhstan and Russia and the growing interest of businesses in the practical development of cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1104609?lang=kk

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On November 11–12, the 21st Kazakhstan-Russia Interregional Cooperation Forum was held in Uralsk. The event was attended by President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, members of government, regional akims, and representatives of business and expert circles.Kostanay Region was represented at the forum by Regional Akim Kumar Aksakalov, the only regional governor to speak at the plenary session. In his address, he presented the region's industrial development experience and outlined key areas for further economic growth.Industrialization and New TechnologiesThe regional governor noted that in the era of new industrialization, blue-collar jobs are once again becoming the driving force of the economy. Kazakhstan and Russia share a common goal: creating a society where human labor is at the center of public policy."Our peoples are united by labor achievements, industrial traditions, and respect for creators." Today, a new ideology of creation is being formed: "Engbek – Eldin tіregі," which means "The working man is the pride of the country," emphasized Kumar Aksakalov, Akim (Governor) of the region.Economic Growth and InvestmentAccording to the regional governor, Kostanay Oblast is currently one of the most dynamically developing regions in the country. Last year, economic growth was 8.3%, and this year, growth of over 7% is expected. Over the past 10 years, labor productivity has more than quadrupled.These results have been achieved thanks to active investment. Over the past three years, the region has attracted $3.8 billion, $1.5 billion of which is foreign direct investment.Major completed projects include the KamLitKZ plant for the production of engine blocks and cylinder heads for trucks, a drive axle plant (investment: $300.1 million, 650 jobs), and a full-cycle KIA automobile plant, opened this year, creating 1,500 new jobs.Transport and Production InfrastructureInfrastructure projects are being actively implemented in the region. One of the key areas is the construction of a transport and logistics complex with a capacity of 400,000 containers, or over 11 million tons of cargo per year. It will become the country's third international port and the second landlocked dry port.Capital-intensive projects in the mining and agro-industrial sectors, totaling over $4 billion, are also being developed. Overall, the region has formed a pool of 76 investment projects worth over $5.2 billion.Personnel Training and Youth InitiativesThe regional akim (governor) paid special attention to the training of engineering and technical personnel in his speech. Local universities have launched double-degree programs with leading global universities, as well as Higher Schools of Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, Energy, and IT.More than 60% of workers at new production facilities are young professionals under 35. To support them, the region is implementing the "Kostanay Zhastary" program, which offers preferential mortgages at 6% per annum."The working person of the 21st century is the person of the future: intelligent, literate, and creative. Being a worker means building the future of your country," the regional akim emphasized in concluding his speech.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1104418?lang=kk

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В Петропавловске прошла выставка «Историко-культурное наследие периода Алтын Орды (Жошы Ұлысы)», приуроченная к 800-летию Улуса Джучи.В рамках мероприятия были представлены ценные экспонаты из фондов Национального историко-культурного и природного музея-заповедника «Ұлытау», среди которых уникальные артефакты, такие как украшенные кирпичи мавзолеев Алтын Орды, восковые фигуры исторических личностей того времени, макет мавзолея Жошы-хана, а также средневековые монеты, старинные карты и другие исторически ценные предметы, отражающие культурное наследие этой эпохи.На территории Национального историко-культурного и природного музея-заповедника «Ұлытау» в настоящее время сохраняются более десяти исторических памятников эпохи Золотой Орды, включая такие важные объекты, как мавзолей Джучи-хана, Болған Ана, Құлан Ана, Аяққамыр и другие.Выставка ранее была представлена в таких городах, как Астана, Алматы, Туркестан и Жезказган. Пресс-служба Министерства культуры и информации РКSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/1103913?lang=kk

This coming weekend, November 15-16, a meat fair will be held in the capital. The event will take place at the Keruen Zholy market, located along the Alash highway. Farmers from the Abay, Akmola, and Turkestan regions, as well as Shymkent, will participate in the fair. They will sell beef directly, keeping prices at an affordable level of 2,700 to 3,000 tenge per kilogram."We held a similar fair last year. Demand is high. At this time, people usually buy whole meat for sogym. Farmers sell directly, so the price is lower," said event organizer Aitugan Kuzembayev.In addition to meat, city residents will be able to purchase socially important food products at reduced prices. The Keruen Zholy market is considered one of the most modern retail facilities in Astana. Its area is 12,000 square meters. m, the territory includes a laboratory, refrigeration chambers for storing meat and convenient parking for visitors.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1103917?lang=kk

Speaking at the plenary session of the 21st Russia-Kazakhstan Interregional Cooperation Forum on the topic "Blue-collar jobs: a driver of economic growth," Arman Shakkaliyev, Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, emphasized the strategic importance of expanding industrial cooperation and strengthening trade and economic ties to achieve the goal of increasing mutual trade turnover to $30 billion in the shortest possible time.The forum, held with the participation of the Heads of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Vladimir Putin, has served as a unique platform for strategic dialogue for over two decades, uniting the efforts of the two countries in a wide range of areas."Each forum opens new opportunities for regions, businesses, and educational institutions, strengthening people-to-people ties and creating a solid foundation for development. We are committed to further expanding cooperation, particularly in trade and economic matters," the minister noted.According to Arman Shakkaliyev, Kazakhstan and Russia are already implementing 30 joint projects worth $4.4 billion, creating over 12,000 jobs. The launch of another 29 projects worth $30.8 billion is expected, creating over 23,000 jobs. These initiatives span key sectors, including energy, mechanical engineering, metallurgy, chemicals, and agriculture, creating new centers of excellence and ensuring sustainable industrial growth."Behind each project stands a specific person, a specific profession. Labor is the foundation of our industrial and economic development, the source of creativity, and the primary social value," the minister emphasized.During the forum, special attention was paid to human capital development. Kazakhstan declared 2025 the Year of Blue-Collar Professions, during which comprehensive work is being carried out to improve the training system, enhance the prestige of blue-collar professions, and strengthen partnerships with employers.The minister recalled that the Concept for the Development of the Labor Market until 2030 will be implemented starting in 2024. Its strategic goal is to improve the qualifications and continuously develop the skills of the workforce. By 2030, Kazakhstan plans to create at least 3.8 million high-quality jobs, accounting for 45% of total employment.Cooperation between Kazakhstan and Russia in education and training remains a key area. Dual education programs are being implemented, resource centers for competencies are being established, and academic mobility is being developed. More than 55,000 Kazakhstanis are studying at Russian universities, and over 2,000 Russian citizens are studying in Kazakhstan. This interaction creates a common educational space and trains in-demand specialists.Particular attention is being paid to the implementation of artificial intelligence. Kazakhstan has launched the first supercomputer cluster in Central Asia and is creating industry accelerators and pilot sites for AI solutions. Educational programs are also being developed in parallel: AI Qyzmet for government employees, AI Sana for students, and AI Olymp for schoolchildren."We not only create technologies, but also create an environment for their scalability," emphasized Arman Shakkaliyev. In conclusion, he noted that the government will continue to ensure decent employment and competitiveness of Kazakhstani workers in domestic and international markets. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1103672?lang=kk

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Astana, November 11, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev held a meeting with the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Lebanon to Kazakhstan Georges Abou Zeid.During the meeting, Ambassador Abou Zeid presented copies of his credentials. In turn, Deputy Minister Bakayev congratulated the Ambassador on his appointment and expressed confidence that his diplomatic mission would contribute to the further strengthening of the traditional friendly relations and mutually beneficial cooperation between Kazakhstan and Lebanon.The parties discussed development of political dialogue, expansion of trade and economic partnership, and cultural and humanitarian cooperation.At the end of the meeting, the diplomats agreed to maintain active bilateral and multilateral cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1103178?lang=kk

В Национальной библиотеке Республики Казахстан состоялась церемония подписания меморандума о расширении сотрудничества в культурной и гуманитарной сферах между Национальной библиотекой Республики Казахстан и Генеральным консульством Венгрии в Алматы.Подписанный меморандум направлен на укрепление связей в сфере библиотечного дела, совместную реализацию научных и культурных проектов, а также организацию выставок, лекций, кинопоказов и программ культурного обмена.Ожидается, что данная инициатива придаст новый импульс дальнейшему развитию культурно-гуманитарного сотрудничества и укреплению дружеских отношений между народами двух стран. Пресс-служба Министерства культуры и информации РКSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/1103086?lang=kk

The event was aimed at developing an effective corporate culture based on the principles of honesty, transparency, and accountability in team management, as well as raising the level of legal and ethical awareness among civil servants.The seminar addressed the following topics:• Leadership ethics and demonstrating consideration, respect, and support for initiatives with subordinates;• Compliance with standards of official conduct and business etiquette;• Prevention of violations and timely prevention of ethical risks within the team;• Key anti-corruption principles: transparency of processes, prevention of abuse of office, personal responsibility;• Procedure for reporting corruption offenses and guarantees of protection for those reporting corruption;• Compliance with work discipline, rational use of work time, and performing tasks outside of working hours only on the basis of an official order;• Smoking ban in government buildings;• Preserving and respecting family and national traditions, nurturing youth in the spirit of honesty, hard work, and respect for elders.In conclusion, the importance of a leader's personal example in fostering an atmosphere of trust, integrity, and a high work culture was emphasized.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1103049?lang=kk

At a briefing held at the Regional Communications Platform, District Akim Madi Ikhtilyapov reported on systematic efforts to address housing issues in the Naurzum District.As of this year, 159 people are on the housing waiting list. Effective May 25, 2025, the process of registering those in need of housing will be carried out through the electronic system orken.otbasybank.kz. The lists of people in this system are currently being posted, updated, and refined, allowing for transparent and objective queue management.The district akim noted that 356.9 million tenge have been allocated from the national and regional budgets this year to provide housing for socially vulnerable groups. These funds are planned for the purchase of 25 apartments with a total area of ​​1,258 square meters in the village of Karamendy. Kairgozha i K LLC is the project contractor. Work is currently underway to restore the former dormitory and convert it into residential housing. Renovated apartments will be provided to socially vulnerable citizens, improving their quality of life.Furthermore, in the fourth quarter of 2025, a residential building with a total area of ​​1,300 square meters is planned to be commissioned in the village of Karamendy at 1 Pobeda Street, thanks to the renovation of a former dormitory. Once these works are completed, the district's annual residential development plan will be fully met, addressing the housing needs of a significant portion of the population.The district administration continues to ensure the transparency and efficiency of the housing provision process through the electronic system and guarantee housing accessibility for socially vulnerable citizens.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1102609?lang=kk

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