YOUNG CHINESE RESEARCHERS GAIN EXPERIENCE AT SATBAEV UNIVERSITY Five doctoral students from the People's Republic of China are studying at the O.A.Baikonurov Mining and Metallurgical Institute Satbayev University under the educational program "Innovative Technologies and New Inorganic Materials": Qu Chuangzhuang, Gao Lili, Liu Jingjing, Guo Xiaohong and Li Jia. At the Department of Chemical Processes and Industrial Ecology, young scientists are working on research aimed at using innovative materials for wastewater treatment, developing nano- and composite materials, as well as introducing advanced technologies in ecology and industry. The young scientists expressed gratitude to the university for creating conditions for study and research, as well as for the opportunity to work under the guidance of leading scientists from Kazakhstan, China, Malaysia, Poland and the United Kingdom. – A month has passed since I arrived in Kazakhstan, and during this time we met new friends and had an interesting time. In the future, I plan to synthesize carbon-based materials and apply them to all types of energy storage systems. I am very grateful to the members of the group for their help, especially PhD doctors Kydyr and my colleague Elriza. May the friendship between China and Kazakhstan become stronger," said Liu Jingjing, a first-year doctoral student from Shandong Province. Under the guidance of scientific supervisors from Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom, Liu Jingjing is working on a dissertation on the topic "Development of highly efficient electrode materials for electrochemical energy storage devices." Another doctoral student from China, Qu Chuangzhuang, is also studying in the first year in the specialty "Innovative technologies and new inorganic materials". Under the guidance of Professor Azat Seithan of Satbayev University and Professor Nur Nabih Yusuf from Malaysia, he is working on the topic "Obtaining nanomagnetic zeolite and studying its adsorption properties of nanoplastics."Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/883780

In just two and a half months of the academic year, 106 new schools with 150,000 student places opened their doors in the regions, the press service of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.Of these, about 90 thousand students study in 33 comfortable schools. They include separate blocks for primary and senior levels, modern technical safety equipment, a barrier-free environment for children with special educational needs, several gyms, modern subject rooms, etc. Recall that within the framework of the National project "Comfortable School", initiated by the Head of State, it is planned to put into operation 217 schools of a modern format by the end of 2025.Also, 18 more schools have been opened through the Education Infrastructure Support Fund, which receives funds seized from corrupt officials. The remaining 55 schools are funded by the republican and local budgets, as well as attracting investments. Work in this direction continues.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/883830

Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerlan Nysanbayev took part in an important session dedicated to the problems of melting glaciers in Central and Western Asia and strengthening regional cooperation in combating climate change. The event, held within the framework of COP29, brought together heads of environmental agencies and representatives of international climate organizations. The co-organizers were the Chairmanship of COP29, the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the Asian Development Bank (ADB).The session began with key speeches by ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa, Investment Director of the Green Climate Fund Henry Gonzalez, who emphasized the importance of international cooperation to ensure sustainable water management in the region.The event also saw the signing of the Declaration on Partnership between the Countries of Central and West Asia in the field of Climate Change, Glaciers and Cross-border Cooperation. Minister Yerlan Nysanbayev, together with colleagues from Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, supported the declaration reflecting a common commitment to solving the problems of climate change and preserving glaciers.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/883828

A republican forum of children's healthcare specialists is being held in Shymkent these days.The participants of the seminar-meeting discuss the most relevant range of tasks and issues for improving the organization of medical care for children for the country's pediatric service.In the face of growing challenges and rapid changes in the healthcare sector, pediatrics remains one of the most important areas of medicine, providing children not only with competent diagnosis and timely treatment, but also disease prevention, the formation of healthy habits from an early age."We intend to improve existing preventive care, develop new successful types of care, digital technologies aimed at preventing manageable causes of child mortality. The role of broad immunization coverage, the widespread implementation of a universal progressive patronage model in polyclinics is extremely important, and the infrastructure of children's hospitals needs to be improved," Minister of Health Akmaral Alnazarova noted in her welcoming speech.The seminar participants discussed changes in the Standard of organization of pediatric care in terms of the work of the patronage service, the creation of an organizational structure at the PHC level of Development and Early Intervention Centers.Special attention was paid to the issues of professional development of pediatricians, the introduction of new technologies into medical practice, as well as improving interdisciplinary interaction between pediatricians, therapists and other specialists.The meeting will become a platform for the productive exchange of experience and knowledge, and will also contribute to the introduction of new approaches and practices in pediatric medicine.As a result of the forum, practical recommendations will be developed for the implementation of national priorities in the regions of the country.More than 6.8 million children live in Kazakhstan today, which means that every third citizen is a child. Of these, a third or 2.4 million children are toddlers under 5 years old. About 400 thousand newborns are born in the country every year. Almost 1.5 million children are residents of Shymkent and Turkestan region, which makes the choice of the region for this forum not accidental.The meeting is attended by health organizers from all regions of the country, chief freelance specialists of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan, representatives of scientific and republican centers, as well as representatives of WHO and UNICEF in Kazakhstan, practicing doctors.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/883750

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The Department of Public Finance Reporting and Statistics was established in the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2004 as part of the implementation of the provisions of the country's First Budget Code. The main task of the Department is the reporting and development of public finance statistics in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Over the past 20 years, the Department has significantly expanded its functional responsibilities for reporting and statistics of public finances both within the republic and abroad.Preparatory work is underway on the draft of the third Budget Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on:reporting on the execution of the consolidated budget and extra-budgetary funds;expansion of the composition of the annual report on the execution of the republican budget;formation and placement of the civil budget and the budget of public participation in three languages (state, Russian and English) in open access;mutually beneficial cooperation with international organizations and rating agencies on public finance statistics;implementation of the initiative of budget openness and increase of budget literacy of the population by publishing statistical collections "Statistics of public finances of the Republic of Kazakhstan" (2023), "Performance of indicators of the International Index of Budget Openness" (2023), "Statistics of the State budget of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 1991-2023" (2024) in the state, Russian and English languages with open access;automation of the "Government Reserve" and "Government Annual Report" functionality, etc.Congratulations to the staff of the Department on the anniversary and National Currency Day! Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/883677

On November 14, 2024, auctions for renewable energy were held for all zones of the UES of the Republic of Kazakhstan (with the exception of the Republic of Tatarstan).Tentek) for the selection of projects for the construction of hydroelectric power plants with a total installed capacity of 20 MW.5 companies were allowed to participate in the auction, and 11 price offers were submitted by the participants during the trading session. The declared total capacity from the auction participants amounted to 23.23 MW.The maximum auction price during the auction for the selection of HPP projects in 2024 was 41.23 tenge/kWh (excluding VAT). The decrease in the price range of applications was from 41.23 to 38 tenge/kWh (excluding VAT).The winners of the auction:Smart Energy LLP installed capacity of the project is 1 MW, auction price is 38 tg/kWh (without VAT);Koksu Kuat LLP the installed capacity of the project is 4.2 MW, the auction price is 39.99 tenge/kWh (without VAT);Cascade Karatal HPP LLP installed capacity of the project is 9.9 MW, auction price is 40 tenge/kWh (without VAT);Smart Reenergi LLP installed capacity of the project is 1 MW, auction price is 40.01 tenge/kWh (without VAT);Electrical Energy LLP installed capacity of the project is 1 MW, auction price is 41.17 tg/kWh (without VAT);Turan Energy LLP has an installed capacity of 2.2 MW, the auction price is 41.18 tg/kWh (excluding VAT).In order to comply with the requirements of the Rules for Organizing and conducting auctions, representatives of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, JSC Institute for the Development of Electric Power Industry and Energy Conservation, USAID and AIFC participated as observers.The register of winners of the auction for renewable energy can be found on the official Internet resource of the organizer of the auction: https://vie.korem.kz/rus/analitika/restr_pobed/ The next auction is scheduled for November 15, 2024 for the selection of projects for the construction of a wind farm with a total installed capacity of 100 MW.The organizer of the auction is JSC "Kazakhstan Operator of the electric energy and capacity market".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/883713

The Kazakh-Chinese tourism business dialogue, organized within the framework of the Year of Tourism of Kazakhstan in China, took place in the capital of Kazakhstan.The event was attended by Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Erbol Myrzabosynov, President of the Chinese Academy of Tourism (China Tourism Academy, CTA), Professor Dai Bin, Deputy Mayor of Astana Evgeny Glotov, as well as representatives of the delegation of the People's Republic of China.In his welcoming speech, Erbol Myrzabosynov stressed the importance of the event and expressed confidence that an open business dialogue would become an important platform for all participants, contributing to successful negotiations for the further development of mutually beneficial cooperation between Kazakhstan and China."At the initiative of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, 2024 has been declared the Year of Tourism of Kazakhstan in China. Earlier, a mutual visa-free agreement was introduced, thanks to which, in the first 10 months of this year, the number of tourists from China exceeded half a million, which is 30% more compared to the same period last year. This allowed China to enter the top five countries in terms of the number of tourists visiting Kazakhstan. The number of flights has also increased: 42 regular direct and 7 charter flights are operated between Kazakhstan and China," said Erbol Myrzabosynov.Within the framework of the Year of Tourism, about 30 events were held in the two countries, including Days of Tourism and Culture of the cities of Kazakhstan, major exhibitions, forums, as well as cultural and B2B events. The holding of the Year of Tourism of Kazakhstan in China has opened up new prospects for the development of both countries and the strengthening of friendly relations at the interstate level.Following the event, the parties agreed that the final results of the Year of Tourism will be announced at the closing ceremony scheduled for November 27, 2024 in Almaty.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/883625

Astana municipal services are fighting snowfall in the city day and night. On November 14, more than 1.2 thousand units of special equipment and more than 300 workers went to the snow removal night shift, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.On the day of November 14, more than 29 thousand cubic meters of snow were removed from the capital, which is the volume of 2,206 thousand heavy trucks.Since the beginning of the winter period, over 240 thousand cubic meters of snow have been delivered to snow ranges by more than 18 thousand flights of heavy trucks.First of all, according to the rules, areas with very heavy traffic are cleared so that there is no congestion on the roads. Also, areas with medium intensity are removed from snow — squares, station areas, sidewalks, access roads to social facilities, etc.Cleaning on central streets, passenger transport routes, bus stops and sidewalks is also a priority.There are several equipped snow ranges in the city. They are equipped with a system for reading license plates of dump trucks, video surveillance cameras are installed here, lighting is connected.We ask residents and guests of the capital to be careful on the roads, observe safety rules, and refrain from long-distance trips in case of a storm warning.In case of an emergency, call 112.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/883601

The Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan continues large-scale work on the reconstruction and renovation of historical theaters.The Mukhtar Auezov Kazakh National Drama Theater will undergo major repairs for the first time since its construction. The deterioration of the engineering networks and the material and technical base of the theater creates a risk of fires. The reconstruction will be carried out with respect to the historical appearance of the theater, taking into account its status as a cultural monument of local importance.In parallel, the internal renovation of the building of the Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theater named after Abai is underway, which is carried out thanks to sponsorship funds. Seven rooms have already been renovated, including orchestra and choir halls, a museum, dressing rooms, a reception hall, etc.Significant changes are expected in the Natalia Sats State Academic Russian Theater for Children and Youth. The PSD for the overhaul of the building is already undergoing a state examination.The Republican Academic German Drama Theater, located in the building of a former cinema, is also not ignored. The issue of repair and gasification of the theater is under consideration by the Ministry of National Economy.The Ministry of Culture and Information also plans to conduct an examination of the building of the Gabit Musrepov State Academic Kazakh Theater for Children and Youth in 2025 to determine further steps for its overhaul.It should be noted that in 2020, the overhaul of the Republican State Academic Uighur Musical Comedy Theater named after Kuddus Kuzhamyarov was completed, which was an important step in supporting the country's cultural heritage. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/883622

The house at 215 Lenin Street is now decorated with a portrait of B.Mailin, created in honor of his 130th anniversary. The Ural has become a symbol of recognition and respect for the creative heritage of the writer, significant for the entire Kazakh people.The event was attended by intellectuals, schoolchildren, residents of the city and direct descendants of the famous writer.As part of the event, excursions to the B.Mailin gymnasium school, a performance by the school theater group with the production "Bi-aganyn biigi", as well as the awarding of the winners of the "Mailin Readings" competition were held. We express our gratitude to the company "QC holding" and all those who participated in the creation of this art object.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/883611

The IX Republican Championship of professional skills "WorldSkills Kazakhstan - 2024" has started in Astana. The grand opening of the championship was held in the EXPO exhibition hall. 555 students under the age of 22 take part in the competition.The aim of the championship is to increase the prestige of working professions, introduce best practices and professional standards, as well as develop an expert community in the system of technical and vocational education.Over the course of five days, young specialists from different parts of Kazakhstan will demonstrate their skills and professional skills in 30 competencies. 32 students and 30 experts from eight colleges left the Abai region.It should be noted that at the VIII Republican WorldSkills Kazakhstan-2023 championship, the Abai region team took first place in the country in the team competition, winning 6 gold, 2 silver, 3 bronze medals and 12 medallions in 30 competencies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/883605

The National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan presented 10 exhibits from its collection at the virtual exhibition "The Common Heritage of the Silk Road". The project was implemented by the UNESCO Regional Office in Almaty.The virtual exhibition is published on the Google Arts & Culture platform and is available here https://artsandculture.google.com/pocketgallery/nAWxtrFiZ4dQ1Q .It is worth noting that Google Arts & Culture is an online platform with high–resolution images and videos of works of art and cultural artifacts from partner cultural organizations around the world, operated by Google.Currently, the service team cooperates with more than 2 thousand cultural institutions in at least 80 countries. Visitors will be able to find copies of works of art, information about architectural monuments and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The site also hosts digital exhibitions that allow you to look into the archives of cultural institutions around the world.The virtual exhibition "The Common Heritage of the Silk Road" consists of 60 outstanding museum exhibits demonstrating the cultural heritage of the Silk Road from the national museums of Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/883594

In the museum-reserve "Zhidebai-Borili" named after Abai Abai, as part of the celebration of the 85th anniversary of the outstanding Abai scholar Toleuzhar Ibragimov, a republican scientific and practical conference on the theme "Families of rukhaniyats zhane Toleuzhar Ibragimov" was held.During the event, issues of research and popularization of the creative heritage of Toleuzhar Ibragimov, as well as the spiritual values of literature and culture of the Abai region were discussed. The program included a literary and musical evening in memory of "Oymen Onasha", the opening of the exhibition "Abai dep sokkan Zhuregi" and the presentation of research on Toleuzhar Ibragimov's contribution to the preservation and popularization of Abai studies.The conference was attended by Kanipash Madibayeva, Doctor of Philology, holder of the badge "Madeniyet salasyn uzdigi", abaeved Almakhan Mukhametkalikyzy and other experts.Also, the actors of the Abai Theater and the Dariga-ai youth troupe presented a compositional production called "Oymen Onasha" and an excerpt from the play "Zhas Abai". Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/883602

The presentation of the two-volume collection "Favorites" dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the outstanding translator, writer and publicist Gerold Belger took place at the National Academic Library of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The event was attended by cultural and public sector figures, literary critics and translators, as well as representatives of the Russian diplomatic corps.Chairman of the Committee of Archives, Documentation and Book Business of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Rustam Ali read out a congratulatory letter from Minister Aida Balayeva.In her congratulation, the Minister noted that Herald Belger's devoted service in popularizing Kazakh literature and culture, as well as his multi-valued legacy, are an important asset for future generations."This collection was published within the framework of the state program "Publication and dissemination of socially significant literature", coordinated by the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and will be distributed in libraries of our country. In addition, this year more than a hundred spiritual events dedicated to a unique personality are widely held throughout the country. By the end of the year, in honor of the 90th anniversary of Herald Belger, 32 events are planned that will be presented to a wide audience. The Ministry is actively working to popularize the writer's work and life path," the congratulatory letter says.The writer's daughter Irina Kovaleva-Belger took part in the presentation online and shared her thoughts on the events dedicated to the anniversary."A lot of events in different cities of Kazakhstan have already taken place and continue to take place within the framework of the 90th anniversary of Herald Belger. One of the significant events was the release of a two-volume collection. The first volume contains his best stories and works. The second volume is dedicated to the people dear to his heart, with whom he lived his life, whose talent he highly appreciated. We are immensely grateful for the interest in his work and fate," said Irina Kovaleva–Belger.Gerold Belger's new two-volume "Favorites" includes more than 140 of his works and translations, and each volume was published in an edition of 3,000 copies. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/883612

Kazakhstan, among only 9 countries out of 197 members of the UNFCCC, presented the Biennial Transparency report (BTR1) at the COP29.Besides our republic, Japan, Spain, Turkey, Singapore and the Netherlands are among those who have completed such a large-scale work. This was noted by the Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC, Simon Steele.This confirms Kazakhstan's leadership in the Central Asian region in achieving the climate goals set out in the Paris Agreement. According to it, the Republic of Kazakhstan is obliged to submit a Biennial Transparency Report (Biennial Transparencyreport – BTR1) by December 31, 2024.BTR1 includes mandatory information on the inventory of greenhouse gases and tracking the implementation of ONUV. BTR 1 also contains information on the impacts of climate change and adaptation and financial support for technology development and transfer and capacity building.The development of BTR1 was implemented by UNDP in cooperation with Zhasyl Damu JSC within the framework of the GEF international project "Preparation of the 9th National Communication and the first and second BTR".The main part of BTR1 is the National report on the inventory of anthropogenic emissions from sources and removals by sinks of greenhouse gases, prepared by JSC Zhasyl Damu.For more information, please visit the website of the UNFCCC Secretariat.https://unfccc.int/first-biennial-transparency-reports Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/883610

The working trip of the Minister of Transport Marat Karabayev to the regions of the country continuesThe head of the transport department, Marat Karabayev, met with residents of Shymkent and Zhambyl region. He also held a personal reception for citizens."We try to hold receptions of citizens and meetings with the population of the regions every month. This allows us to significantly strengthen feedback within the framework and provide significant advisory and information support to residents. The applicants raise various issues that we are working on: the construction of highways, the installation of automated measurement systems, an increase in the number of railway and air flights, and other issues," the minister noted.In general, about 100 people came to these meetings.Detailed answers and explanations were provided to all applicants.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/883603

Astana, 13 November 2024 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov and Deputy Chairman of the Board of JSC “NC “Kazakh Invest” Madiyar Sultanbek held a meeting with the CEO of Mitsubishi Corporation in Kazakhstan Tetsuya Sugita.During the talks, Kuantyrov stressed that Kazakhstan’s new investment policy aims to develop high-value-added industries with an emphasis on further exports. In this regard, advanced Japanese technologies can strengthen human and technological capabilities.During the meeting, representatives of Mitsubishi Corporation presented their corporate strategy 2024, aimed at sustainable development and reducing the carbon footprint. During the meeting, the Kazakh side was presented with such promising projects as the creation of infrastructure for the use of hydrogen technologies and the development of solutions in the field of renewable energy. In this regard, the importance that the company attaches to energy innovations, digital transformation, and high-tech production is fully consistent with Kazakhstan’s goals for developing a low-carbon economy.The parties discussed key areas for cooperation in sustainable development, including introducing advanced technologies and implementing projects in the energy sector, infrastructure, and industry. Mitsubishi Corporation representatives expressed interest in expanding the company’s presence in Kazakhstan and implementing new initiatives to support the region’s sustainable development. On the sidelines of the C5+Japan business forum, Mitsubishi Corporation signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Central Asia Climate Foundation and Rakurs Tech LLC.Following the meeting, the parties agreed to develop cooperation, taking into account the company’s global initiatives in energy and digital transformation.For reference: Since 1993, Mitsubishi Corporation has opened three representative offices in Kazakhstan. Over the years, the corporation has participated in the implementation of several investment projects: “Rehabilitation of highways in Western Kazakhstan,” “Reconstruction and improvement of water supply in Kyzylorda,” “Supply of equipment for the repair of railway tracks,” etc. According to the head office in Tokyo, the corporation supplied 30 thousand tons of steel pipes with increased corrosion resistance to Tengizchevroil and AktobeMunaiGas companies. As part of its human resource development activities, Mitsubishi Corporation sponsored the opening of several KBTU educational and scientific laboratories equipped with modern equipment.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/883597

Brussels, November 12-13, 2024 – First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Akan Rakhmetullin took part in the European Union Conference on disarmament and non-proliferation.The event was also attended by high-level representatives of the European External Action Service, the European Commission, the United States, China, Great Britain, France and other countries, as well as the heads of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research, the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation, the IAEA, the CTBTO, leading scientific, educational institutions and international analytical centers.Speaking as Chairman of the second session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2026 NPT Review Conference, A. Rakhmetullin noted that, despite the existing challenges, the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) remains the fundamental and universal mechanism for nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, as well as a key forum for discussing these issues. He noted that the integrity of the Treaty is vital for ensuring global peace and security.Expressing hope for maintaining a responsible collective approach in the work of the final Preparatory committee next year, the Kazakh diplomat stressed that this would create the basis for a successful Review Conference on the Implementation of the 2026 NPT, where specific and meaningful recommendations are expected to be adopted.The conference participants noted the solid international legal framework in the field of nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament, stressed the importance of observing the principles of multilateralism and maintaining a constant dialogue.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/883600