We hereby inform you that the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan has published a draft NPA on the extension of the order on the establishment of maximum wholesale prices for liquefied petroleum gas at the level of 45,158 tenge per ton. According to the draft order, the decision comes into force on January 1, 2025.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/887548

Currently, procedures are underway to extend (renew) the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of the Russian Federation on Trade and economic cooperation in the field of oil and petroleum products Supplies to the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 9, 2010 (hereinafter referred to as the Agreement).As part of the Agreement on the Supply of Oil and Petroleum Products, it is possible to import Russian petroleum products on duty-free terms.In this regard, a corresponding draft resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan has been prepared for the signing of a Protocol on the resumption of the Agreement (from January 1, 2024 to January 1, 2028).The draft Agreement is published on the Open NPAs portal.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/887631

Since the beginning of the year, about 508.3 billion tenge has been allocated from the republican budget for the payment of state social benefits (hereinafter referred to as GSP) for disability and loss of breadwinner. In addition, social payments for disability and loss of breadwinner in the amount of about 66.5 billion tenge were made from the State Social Insurance Fund (hereinafter referred to as the GFSS).As of November 1, 2024, the number of recipients of GSP for disability is about 542.2 thousand people, in case of loss of breadwinner – about 177.9 thousand people.The amount of state social benefits for disability depends on the group and cause of disability, as well as on the amount of the subsistence minimum established by the law "On the Republican Budget" for the corresponding financial year.The amount of state social benefits in case of loss of a breadwinner depends on the number of dependents of the deceased (deceased) breadwinner, the cause of death and the amount of the subsistence minimum.In addition, participants in the compulsory social insurance system receive social payments from the State Social Insurance Fund in the event of social risks. So, as of November 1, 2024, 99.9 thousand people received social benefits for disability, and about 66.3 thousand families received social benefits for loss of breadwinner. The amounts of payments are individual and depend on: the average monthly income from which social contributions were made to the State Social Insurance Fund over the past 2 years, disability rates, the number of dependents, length of service in the compulsory social insurance system and income replacement. These payments are made in addition to similar benefits paid from the republican budget.Since January 1, 2024, the amount of state social benefits for disability and loss of breadwinner has been increased by 7% due to an increase in the subsistence level. According to the decision of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the amount of payments from the State Pension Fund for disability and loss of breadwinner was also increased by 7%.So, this year, the size of the GSP for disability from a common disease is 95,496 tenge for 1 group, 76,397 tenge for 2 groups, 52,089 tenge for 3 groups.As of November 1, 2024, the average amount of social benefits for disability is 59,256 tenge, for loss of breadwinner – 63,743 tenge.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/887374

The First Vice-Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Akmadi Sarbasov, took part in a number of sessions of the UN Climate Change Conference held in Azerbaijan. The event discussed issues of inclusivity and gender equality in the context of climate change, as well as measures taken by governments, trade unions and employers to protect the environment.In his speeches and dialogues, Akmadi Sarbasov stressed that climate change is not only an environmental, but also a social problem that requires a systematic approach."Climate change is a social challenge that affects everyone and requires a comprehensive approach. Environmental sustainability is inextricably linked to the sustainable development of the economy and society, which means it requires the participation and efforts of all segments of the population," he said.The First Vice Minister spoke in detail about the comprehensive measures that are being implemented in Kazakhstan, including the Strategy for Achieving Carbon Neutrality until 2060, the provisions of the Environmental and Social Codes, the Concept of Investment Policy and programs to ensure safe work.A. Sarbasov paid special attention to the issues of gender equality."Women face increased risks of job losses, as sustainable energy and construction related to the environmental transition are predominantly focused on male professions. Our climate measures must take into account the principles of inclusivity and gender equality, so as not to exacerbate existing inequalities, but, on the contrary, create conditions for equal participation of women and other vulnerable groups in the environmental transition," he stressed.The First Vice Minister also noted the importance of creating a social protection system capable of preventing poverty and social exclusion for those who may lose their jobs or income due to environmental transformations. Social protection programs should provide opportunities for retraining and adaptation, helping people integrate into the new economy. They must support the transition of workers to new jobs and ensure their safety.As an example, A. Sarbasov cited an effective operating tool – the "Electronic Labor Exchange" (hereinafter – EBT), which is a single digital employment platform with the possibility of job search and recruitment.At the end of his speech, the First Vice Minister discussed the importance of improving occupational safety and health, creating high-quality jobs and strengthening social dialogue between all participants in the process.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/887787

The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan has prepared an order providing for the postponement of the weekend in January 2025.According to the order of the Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On postponing the rest day in 2025", the day off from Sunday, January 5, 2025, is postponed to Friday, January 3, 2025.Thus, with a five–day working week, Kazakhstanis will be able to rest from January 1 to January 4, and with a six-day working week - from January 1 to January 3.This postponement of the weekend will make it possible to optimally distribute working hours and create favorable conditions for citizens to relax.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/887881

In order to ensure the rights of persons with disabilities and create an accessible environment for them, 1248 social infrastructure facilities have been fully adapted in the Kyzylorda region.Currently, the National Plan to Ensure the Rights and Improve the Quality of Life of Persons with Disabilities in the Republic of Kazakhstan until 2025, the Roadmap of the Amanat Party for 2023-2027, as well as the Halykpen Birge project initiated on behalf of the Head of State are being implemented.According to the Roadmap of the Amanat party, it is planned to adapt more than 35 thousand objects included in the Interactive Accessibility Map (hereinafter referred to as the Map). 20% of the facilities are adapted annually:- in 2023 – 20%;- in 2024-40%;- in 2025 – 60%;- in 2026 – 80%;- in 2027 – 100%.To date, 20,849 facilities have been adapted across the country. It was planned to adapt 948 facilities in the Kyzylorda region in 2024, but the region exceeded the plan: accessibility was provided for 1248 facilities. Of these, all categories of persons with disabilities are accessible:- healthcare facilities – 128;- educational facilities – 586;- cultural objects – 117;- state and quasi–state organizations - 250;- objects of trade and services – 31;- sports facilities – 19;- transport infrastructure facilities – 11;- catering, trade, and services organizations – 92;- social protection facilities – 8;- other – 6."I visit various socially significant institutions in Kyzylorda every day: shops, pharmacies, hospitals and others. It is important for me that they are available. Now many facilities are equipped with lifts for people in wheelchairs, special service areas. New buildings are being built taking into account the needs of low-mobility groups of the population, equipped with ramps, handrails, elevators and tactile markings. Separately, I would like to note that the owners of existing facilities are also making changes to make them accessible. We also make suggestions to entrepreneurs. For example, a lifting device has been installed in the branch of Otbasy Bank JSC, which allows me to move around without assistance. The community service centers that I frequent have guide strips, signs, and staff to help. This makes the visit as comfortable as possible," said Sagatbek Siyuov, a disabled person of the first group.In addition, this year, within the framework of state control, the Department of the Committee for Regulation and Control in the Field of Social Protection of the Population of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan conducted 104 inspections of social infrastructure facilities in the Kyzylorda region. Of these: 39 – as part of preventive control, 6 – unscheduled inspections and 59 – at the request of the prosecutor's office.According to the results of the inspections, 31 orders were issued to eliminate violations and 53 administrative fines were imposed in the amount of over 6.4 million tenge.It is important to note that during preventive control, the owners of facilities are given only instructions on their elimination without bringing to administrative responsibility upon initial detection of violations. In case of failure to comply with the order within the prescribed time, a fine is imposed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/888264

The national team of the Ministry of Emergency Situations consisting of 1 man and 9 women participates in the final of the World Cup in hand-to-hand combat "Cup of the Minister of Defense" among men and women. The tournament takes place from November 21 to 23, 2024, at the Zh. Ushkempirov sports complex in Astana.Competitions of this level are held in Kazakhstan for the first time in history, more than 200 athletes from 15 countries take part. The World Cup is organized by the Central Sports Club of the Army of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Association of Hand-to-hand Combat of the country. Athletes will compete in 10 weight categories in the disciplines of "Duel", "Self-defense" and "Self-defense 1 + 1".The national team of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan will compete in the weight category of 67 kg among men and in the weight category from 48 to over 70 kg among women. The team consists of prize-winners and champions of the world, Asia and Europe in hand-to-hand combat.We wish our athletes successful performances! Department of Personnel and Educational Work of the Ministry of Emergency Situations Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/887636

The XXV International Conference of the International Sports Federation of Firefighters and Rescuers, which took place from November 17 to 21, ended in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.During the Conference, important changes in the Position of the competition, as well as new approaches to the selection of the judiciary, were discussed. Special attention was paid to the training of judges, their training and certification, in order to ensure a high level of professionalism. The main judging commissions for international competitions and World Championships in 2025 have been approved.The readiness of the city of Riyadh to host the XX World Championship among men and the XI World Championship among women in fire and rescue sports at the end of October 2025 was also confirmed. The organizers presented plans to improve infrastructure, safety and comfort for participants and spectators. Riyadh is actively working to create a positive image and attract international attention to the event.The conference was attended by the heads of fire and rescue services, associations and federations of fire and rescue sports from 19 countries of the world. The Chairman of the Fire Service Committee Ramil Kamalov and the Executive director of the Kazakhstan Sports Federation of Firefighters and Rescuers Dauren Danaev participated from the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan. Committee of the Fire Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/887710

The territorial divisions of the Ministry of Emergency Situations are actively working to improve fire safety in the residential sector. In Zhambyl region, special attention is paid to socially vulnerable segments of the population, where 3,957 families belonging to this category live.Two months of fire safety were organized during the year. As part of preventive measures, rescuers visited 12,586 residential buildings, instructed 27,689 people to comply with fire safety rules during the heating season, and also held 293 meetings with the participation of 3,516 residents of the region.Since June 1, 2024, 1,722 sensors have been installed in the homes of socially vulnerable families.In the period from November 6 to November 14, in Sarysu, Talas and Zhualy districts, together with local executive bodies, work was carried out to install carbon monoxide sensors and clean heating stoves. Memos were distributed in the residential sector and detailed safety instructions were provided."In order to digitalize, the Department of Emergency Situations is working on placing QR codes in crowded places. By scanning these QR codes, residents can familiarize themselves with the rules of conduct in various emergency situations," said Deputy Head of the Emergency Department Yeraly Akylbekov.The Ministry of Emergency Situations reminds of the importance of observing fire safety rules. Only through joint efforts can tragedies be prevented and lives saved.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/887945

As part of a working trip to Kokshetau, Vice Minister of Emergency Situations Yerlan Nurpeisov took part in a workshop held in the emergency Department of Akmola region.During the event, issues of preparing for floods and conducting flood control measures were raised.In the VKS mode, the Vice Minister heard about the work done by the territorial divisions of the Emergency Situations Ministry, whose areas are prone to floods. In addition, he noted the need to intensify work with local executive bodies on the implementation of flood control measures, on the prevention of emergencies in the winter period, touched upon issues of material and technical equipment.Also during the meeting, the Vice Minister listened to the heads of departments and services of the department. Following the meeting, he gave a number of instructions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/887953

On November 21, 2024, the Republican command and staff exercise "Kys-2024" began in the country on the topic "Preparation of management bodies and forces of the state civil protection system for actions to prevent and eliminate emergencies in the winter period."The exercise is conducted in order to increase the level of readiness and ability of the State Civil Protection System and the population to eliminate emergency situations in the winter period, to check the readiness of civil protection services and formations to respond to emergencies in the winter period.The operational headquarters of the exercises is located in Kokshetau, Akmola region. The head of the exercise is Vice Minister of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nurpeisov E.S.The first stage of the Kys-2024 RCSHU began at 08:00. At the signal "Dabyl-1001", the management bodies and forces of the State Civil Protection System, units and divisions of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the National Guard of the Republic of Kazakhstan are on alert.In the "Bolashak sarayy" of Kokshetau, a gathering of operational groups from government agencies, members of the republican headquarters of the exercises was held, to which the tasks were brought. The republican civil protection services and local executive bodies have been tasked with checking the readiness of their emergency rescue services and formations to work in difficult winter conditions.Constant communication has been established with the republican civil protection services, commissions for the prevention and liquidation of emergency situations of the regions, the cities of Astana, Almaty and Shymkent to transmit further orders and control signals, requests for information and reports on the implementation of measures. Action plans for emergency response and setting tasks for subordinate forces to perform functional tasks in conditions of unfavorable development of the situation have been clarified.At the second stage of the exercise, the control signal "Kargyn–2002", a storm warning and relevant introductory notes related to the topic of the exercise were brought to the control bodies. The algorithm of actions of management bodies was worked out when assessing the current situation and making decisions to eliminate the consequences of an emergency situation.In addition, as part of the exercises, command and staff trainings are held in all regions of the country to work out actions to eliminate emergencies, practical actions with emergency rescue services and civil protection units. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/888005

The readiness of the emergency services of the region for emergency situations in winter was checked by Akim of the Karaganda region Ermaganbet Bulekpayev and head of the emergency Department Margulan Amanbayev.The exercises began with an inspection of special equipment. Police units, highway safety organizations, military rescue services and the Disaster Medicine Center lined up behind the Shakhtar Stadium in Karaganda.Rescuers have prepared 76 units of high-passable and engineering equipment for winter work. All-terrain vehicles and shift vehicles will be involved. The fleet of the Department of Emergency Situations and regional civil protection services is updated annually at the expense of the republican and local budgets. Three high–speed all-terrain vehicles have recently been purchased. They are used for search and rescue operations, evacuation of people."Now the readiness of all structures is being checked: the emergency Department, the police, the National Guard, akimats of all districts and cities, road services. We can attract more than 5,000 people and thousands of pieces of equipment for rescue operations," says Margulan Amanbayev, head of the Emergency Department.In the Karaganda region, 590 snow-bearing sections with a length of 574 kilometers have been taken under enhanced control. The work of 19 heating points and 6 highway medical and rescue points has also been organized. In case of an emergency, more than 300 roadside service facilities will be involved.The exercises also took place on the highway in the Temirtau area. Here, rescuers practiced actions when rescuing people from a bus stuck in the steppe, and also searched for a missing person.In total, more than 26 tactical and special exercises were held in the region, which demonstrated the work of the field control center: headquarters, medical centers, food, heating and psychological assistance were deployed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/888059

On November 21, 2024, a drill review was held in the city of Kyzylorda in the Levybereg microdistrict and the readiness of regional civil protection services was checked with the participation of Akim of the Kyzylorda region Nurlybek Nalibayev.Also, a practical stage of exercises was held in the area of the Korkyt Ata airport. At the first stage of the exercise, a conditional traffic accident occurred. The Department received a message that a traffic accident occurred as a result of a collision between a car and a bus near the regional airport. As a result, a traffic jam formed at the scene. At the same time, the driver of the car was trapped and injured in the accident. The passengers inside the bus were damaged. The local police service carried out work to protect public order and protect the scene of the incident. The victims were taken out of the car by rescuers of the operational rescue squad, first aid was provided by doctors of the Disaster Medicine Center. Seriously injured passengers were taken to the hospital by ambulance service specialists. Passengers stuck in traffic were taken to the heating points by a special bus. They are provided with hot meals and necessary accessories.At the second stage, search and rescue operations were conducted in the area of the Korkytata airport. The Department's Planning and Operational Management Center received a message that 2 people went missing near KorkytAta airport in search of cattle. The weather deteriorated sharply, heavy snowfall fell. According to this message, an emergency search and rescue group was created.Search and rescue operations were carried out using the Eurocopter helicopter of Kazaviaspas JSC. A helicopter landed at the designated place, dog training groups and rescuers in an ATV car conducted search and rescue operations in two directions. The military personnel of the military unit No. 5547 of the National Guard of the Republic of Kazakhstan also took an active part in the search work.Rescuers found the missing in time. Medical assistance was provided to the found people. The victims were taken by helicopter to KorkytAta airport. The brigade of the branch of the Center for Disaster Medicine and employees of the Red Crescent Society hospitalized the victims in a medical facility.As a result of the exercise, an assessment of the readiness of civil protection services to respond to winter emergencies was given.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/888096

On November 21, in the morning, two fishermen born in 1980 and born in 1999 were searched on Lake Balkhash near the village of Karaoi, Balkhash district, Almaty region, who lost their bearings and got lost while fishing on a boat. In the afternoon, the missing were found by the emergency services of the Karaganda region, and two dogs were rescued with them.In the Zhangalinsky district of the West Kazakhstan region, the forces of the Emergency Situations Ministry, DP, MIO, the local population, and volunteers searched for an employee born in 1963 of the Tekebayev peasant farm, who went out to graze cattle on the morning of November 20 and got lost. On November 21, in the morning, 3 km from the winter quarters of "Sugirali" in an open area, the missing person was and did not need medical help.In the Syrdarya district of the Kyzylorda region, the forces of the emergency services and relatives searched for two men born in 1955 and born in 1969, who left the Turkestan region on November 18 by truck to the Ulytau region for cattle and did not reach. On November 21, in the morning, the missing were found 245 km from the city.Kyzylorda, there was a breakdown of the car, they did not need medical help.On November 22, in the morning, at 40 km from the village of Zhezdy in the Ulytau district of the Ulytau region, 4 people were found and evacuated from a snow drift by the emergency services, who left in a car on November 21 in the afternoon in search of cattle and got stuck in a mud mass.The Ministry of Emergency Situations urges to comply with safety rules in winter, safety measures in reservoirs when fishing, to monitor changes in weather conditions, traffic restrictions on the roads! Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/888349

The leadership of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan is on course to update the material and technical equipment to improve the efficiency of the territorial divisions. The fleets of Emergency Departments are actively replenished with special equipment to save lives, respond and eliminate emergency situations.So, the floating six-wheeled all-terrain vehicle TREKOL-39294 entered service with the operational rescue squad of the Emergency Situations Department of the West Kazakhstan region. The all-terrain vehicle is actively used on full off-road in extreme conditions for emergency rescue, search and flood control operations, and is also used for evacuations of victims.Specially equipped off-road vehicles make it possible to increase efficiency in emergency response and ensure the safety of citizens. SUVs specially equipped to work in difficult conditions allow you to respond more quickly to emergencies. When equipping the region with equipment, four seasons of the year, geographical, climatic conditions and other features are taken into account.Close and effective communication between central and territorial divisions, as well as resilience to emergencies and perseverance, contribute to the creation of high standards of work and is the key to the safety of citizens.The Ministry of Emergency Situations is working on the acquisition of modern samples of world brands of rescue equipment for the needs of territorial divisions. Similar rescue equipment purchased at the expense of the republican budget will be distributed to other areas.The development of the material and technical base indicates the priority of state policy in the field of ensuring the safety of the population and minimizing the consequences of emergency situations. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/888365

Republican command and staff exercises of emergency response services for winter emergencies took place in the capital. The special services staff also showed their skills.As part of the staff training, the city operational headquarters was deployed, which included the civil protection services of the city to work out the introductory and decisions of the republican headquarters.According to the tactical plan, the forces and means of the urban subsystem of the state civil protection system of the capital carried out emergency recovery work, where there was a leak of hot water in the section of the underground heating main, as well as restoration work of an accident at an electrical substation with a fire and closure of underground wires, firefighters worked to eliminate this fire.Further, emergency rescue operations were carried out from the Astana-Kokshetau passenger bus. Medical workers provided first aid to passengers who became ill due to hypothermia. Later, rescuers rushed to help carry out search and rescue operations for the driver and one of the passengers, who went out to seek help and got lost in a snow drift. To search for missing citizens, a cynological calculation of the operational rescue squad was involved."All practical actions were worked out according to the plan of the RCSHU. These exercises showed how the services will practice their actions during a real emergency. The exercises took place almost in real conditions. In conclusion, we can say that the civil protection system in Astana is ready for the winter period and for the fulfillment of the tasks set," said Yerkin Kashkanov, Head of the Department of Emergency Situations of the Emergency Situations Department of Astana city.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/888441

Today, a meeting was held with children's ombudsmen on the topical topic "Balalardyn kauipsizdigin kamtamasyz etudegi zamanaui son-katerler". This event is dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Kazakhstan's ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and World Children's Day. It was attended by more than 50 children's representatives, as well as regional commissioners for children's rights. The organizers of this event are the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Commissioner for Children's Rights of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the United Nations Children's Fund UNICEF.The event consisted of three thematic blocks where children could express opinions on key issues and propose solutions to problems. Topics of discussion included the rights of the child, protection in the digital world and the environmental footprint.The First Vice-Minister of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Natalia Zhumadildaeva made a welcoming speech. She emphasized that the well-being of children is the main priority of the state policy of Kazakhstan."Protecting the rights of children is our common task. It is extremely important that every child feels supported, cared for and heard. It is no coincidence that the Institute of Children's Representative offices was created, which became a platform that gives children the opportunity to be heard. Today, new horizons are opening up before us: a new stage in the activities of children's ombudsmen is beginning, and the work of regional commissioners for children's rights is intensifying. Our common task is to join forces for the benefit of children. In your person, you will represent the voice of children in each region and become assistants for adults in ensuring and protecting children's rights," the First Vice Minister noted.The parties discussed the importance of protecting the rights and safety of the younger generation, and also held trainings to develop their skills and knowledge."We are glad not just to take part in today's dialogue, but to conduct it. We, the children, have our own ideas and vision on how to make the world safer and better, so that every child has all the opportunities for development," said Ruslan Zakharenko, Children's Ombudsman of Astana.Today, 6.8 million children live in Kazakhstan. State policy is actively aimed at achieving international standards for the quality of life of children. Significant progress has been made in the 30 years since the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. In 2020, children's representative offices were established in each region, formed from schoolchildren, and the status of the regional commissioner for children's rights was consolidated in order to more effectively take into account the interests of children at the local level.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/887517

Within the framework of the Year of Working Professions initiated by the Head of State, a National Competence Center will be created in Astana on behalf of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan to support and develop students of technical and vocational education.The National Competence Center will serve as a dialogue platform for business and a personnel training system, and will also become a single training base for preparing students of technical and vocational education (VET) for international professional skills competitions, developing the expert community and increasing the popularity of working professions."The Year of Working Professions announced by the Head of State underlines the importance of technical and vocational education for the whole country. The opening of the National Competence Center will be a key step in the implementation of the strategy to improve the quality of education and the attractiveness of working professions. The center will be the basis for the preparation of the national team for the WorldSkills World Championships, will ensure the creation of the main regional base for retraining and advanced training, will become an important dialogue platform for business and educational institutions, which contributes to improving interaction between employers and the system of training specialists," said Minister of Education Gani Beisembayev, speaking at the closing of the IX Republican WorldSkills Championship Kazakhstan – 2024.It should be noted that similar centers are successfully operating in countries such as China, South Korea and Russia, which have already demonstrated their effectiveness in training highly qualified specialists. Worldwide, the WorldSkills movement is one of the main tools for increasing the prestige of working professions. The national team of Kazakhstan has successfully represented the country in the international arena since 2014.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/887530

The Minister of Education met with teaching staff, heads and representatives of private school associations at the site of the First Republican Conference of Private Secondary Education Organizations.Addressing the participants of the conference, Gani Beisembayev noted that the state actively supports the development of educational organizations, regardless of their forms of ownership. For example, this year alone, 161 billion tenge has been allocated from the budget to private schools with more than 250 thousand children."Another important step will be a new bill initiated by the Government in the Mazhilis on providing social assistance to children from socially vulnerable families studying in private schools as part of a state educational order. Children from private schools will also be able to receive assistance for the purchase of necessary school supplies at the expense of the Universal Education fund and will be provided with free hot meals. This highlights the government's support for the private sector. The main task of educational organizations, regardless of their forms of ownership, is the formation of high—quality human capital of the country. Every child should receive a high—quality education and develop in safe and comfortable conditions," the minister said.Today, there are more than 8 thousand schools in the country with a contingent of 3.9 million children. Thanks to the significant support of the state, the number of private schools has increased 3 times over the past three years, amounting to more than 800 – more than 250 thousand children are enrolled in them.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/887586

Minister of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Gani Beisembayev held a meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the Republic of Kazakhstan Mustafa Kapudzhu. During the meeting, the Minister noted the importance of further expanding bilateral cooperation between Astana and Istanbul in the field of education. The parties also discussed issues of further cooperation in the field of preschool, secondary, technical and vocational, inclusive education. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/888252