Astana, January 16, 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held a telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand Sihasak Phuangketkeow.During the call, the foreign ministers welcomed the steady development of Kazakhstan-Thailand relations and reviewed the current state and future prospects of bilateral engagement in the political, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres.Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further enhancing political dialogue and broadening cooperation in trade and investment, manufacturing industry, transport and logistics, digital development, tourism, and other priority areas.The ministers also exchanged views on key issues of the regional and international agendas, agreeing to maintain regular working contacts to ensure continued coordination on matters of shared interest.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1142739?lang=kk

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Astana, January 15, 2026 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev held a meeting with Deputy Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Kazem Gharibabadi.The parties discussed a wide range of issues on the bilateral agenda, including strengthening political dialogue, deepening trade and economic cooperation, expanding interaction in the transport and logistics sector, as well as cooperation within the framework of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.Special attention was paid to the implementation of the agreements reached during the first official visit of the President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian to Kazakhstan on December 10-11, 2025. The interlocutors confirmed their mutual interest in the consistent implementation of these agreements and in giving additional impetus to bilateral cooperation in priority areas.Along with that, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov also met with the Iranian delegation, during which issues of multilateral cooperation and interaction between the two countries within international organizations were discussed.The diplomats exchanged views on upcoming events within the framework of the United Nations, as well as on cooperation related to the Caspian Sea. They also discussed current developments in the Middle East and the global situation as a whole.Following the meetings, both sides reaffirmed their strong mutual interest in continuing constructive dialogue and further deepening comprehensive cooperation between Astana and Tehran.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1142189?lang=kk

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Prague, January 14, 2025 – At Prague Castle, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kairat Abdrakhmanov, presented his Letters of Credence to the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel.As part of the formal ceremony, a meeting was held during which the high level of bilateral relations was reaffirmed and mutual interest in their further deepening was expressed.Significant attention was paid to the creation of favorable conditions for trade, economic, and investment cooperation, as well as to the development of cultural and humanitarian exchanges. In the context of discussions on current regional and international issues, the importance of cooperation within the frameworks of the United Nations and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe was underscored in the interests of strengthening global security and stability. The positive momentum of cooperation between the European Union and Central Asia was also noted.The Czech side was briefed on the new stage of modernization in Kazakhstan, including the priorities outlined by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in his New Year interview with the Turkistan newspaper, focusing on the development of a rule-of-law state with a sustainable economy, a stable political system, and a fair distribution of public goods. It was noted that Czech business circles are demonstrating practical interest in Kazakhstan’s economic reforms, particularly in the energy and utilities sectors, where they possess advanced resource-efficient and environmentally friendly technologies.Along these and other areas of mutually beneficial Kazakh-Czech cooperation, coordinated efforts will continue through the governments of both countries, as well as their business and public communities, with a view to preparing meetings at the highest and high levels.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1142006?lang=kk

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Seminars and meetings on compliance with the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ethics Code of Civil Servants of the Republic of Kazakhstan were held in the regional departments of entrepreneurship, energy and public utilities, and passenger transport and highways, with the participation of the Ethics Commissioner.The discussion focused on the organization of work in government agencies to prevent offenses and disciplinary infractions, the implementation of the Roadmap for Promoting the Professional and Personal Qualities of Civil Servants in Accordance with the Ideals of "Adal Azamat" for 2025-2027, the Comprehensive Plan to Combat Illegal Gambling and Ludomania in the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2024-2026, the Concept for Promoting the Ideology of Law and Order in Society for 2025-2030 (responsible person), and adherence to the principles of a secular state.K. Syundikov raised issues of organizing oversight over the use of state property, including: Official vehicles of subordinate organizations (installation of GPS systems, regulations for the use of official vehicles, etc.)The agenda includes issues such as developing an anti-corruption culture (VAKR), compliance with memos and recommendations in the civil service, organizing legal training, interaction with civil society institutions, and developing volunteer initiatives.Teams were informed of the results of the anonymous survey in 2025. K. Syundikov, Ethics CommissionerState Institution "Office of the Akim of Kostanay Region."Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1141733?lang=kk

Проект «Одно село – один продукт» (ОСОП) реализуется в рамках направления по поддержке производителей локальной продукции и предусматривает комплекс нефинансовых мер, включая консультационное сопровождение, организацию выставок, отбор перспективной продукции, содействие в разработке брендов, обучение и маркетинговую поддержку.В течение 2025 года в рамках ОСОП оказано 1058 консультаций, проведены 20 региональных выставок, в которых приняли участие 821 производитель. По итогам заседаний 20 региональных бренд-комитетов отобрано 200 видов продукции и определены 60 финалистов проекта.Одним из ключевых событий 2025 года стало участие 24 финалистов ОСОП 2023–2024 годов из 14 регионов в международной ярмарке «Наурыз базары», прошедшей 21–23 марта 2025 года в Астане. Производители представили порядка 2 тонн продукции, включая мёд, молочные изделия, мясные деликатесы, сладости и напитки, продемонстрировав высокий интерес со стороны посетителей.В марте 2025 года при поддержке Японского агентства международного сотрудничества (JICA) продукция финалистов была представлена на международной выставке FOODEX JAPAN 2025 в Токио. На выставке приняли участие производители из Кызылординской, Восточно-Казахстанской и Северо-Казахстанской областей. По итогам выставки жантачный мёд из Кызылординской области получил приглашение к участию в престижном конкурсе «Лучший мёд Японии», а алтайские травяные чаи привлекли повышенное внимание и интерес международных посетителей. Всего выставка собрала участников из 75 стран мира, продемонстрировав высокий уровень казахстанской продукции на глобальной арене.Международное признание получили финалисты проекта и в сентябре 2025 года на конкурсе Mondial du Fromage - 2025 во Франции, где были завоёваны золотые и бронзовые медали за сыры и молочную продукцию из козьего и верблюжьего молока, а также за национальные продукты.Важным инфраструктурным шагом стало открытие 8 октября 2025 года в Алматы первой постоянной международной торговой точки ОСОП в Центральной Азии - Nomad Bazaar. Площадка, размещённая на Зеленом базаре, стала постоянным каналом сбыта продукции производителей ОСОП из Казахстана и стран региона, обеспечивая централизованное сопровождение продаж, логистики, маркетинга и бухгалтерского учёта.Продукция участников и финалистов национального проекта ОСОП, уверенно завоёвывает рынок и становится доступной покупателям по всей стране. Товары, созданные казахстанскими ремесленниками и производителями из различных регионов, уже представлены в ведущих торговых сетях Казахстана. Так, в сети Marwin появились изделия финалиста из Атырауской области – домбры, созданные в лучших традициях казахского искусства, а также косметическая продукция из верблюжьего молока, созданная производителем из Кызылординской области. Сувенирная продукция участника из Алматы также нашла своё место на полках магазинов этой сети. Производители Северо-Казахстанской области представили натуральные козьи сыры в сети Galmart, а продукция из Астаны – натуральная пастила – уже доступна покупателям сети «ВкусМаркет».Завершающим этапом года стала Республиканская выставка ОСОП, прошедшая 12–13 ноября 2025 года в Астане с участием 48 финалистов из 18 регионов. По итогам выставки совокупная выручка составила 8 226 168 тенге.В целом в 2025 году в рамках проекта создано 53 новых субъекта бизнеса, расширили деятельность 131 предприниматель, увеличено 410 точек продаж, создано 236 рабочих мест. Финансовую поддержку в виде кредитов и грантов получили 93 участника на общую сумму 593 935 600 тенге.Из 60 финалистов ОСОП 2025 года заявки на получение грантов до 5 млн тенге подали 44 участника, из них 39 финалистов получили поддержку на сумму 191 312 000 тенге, что составляет 65% от общего числа финалистов.В течение года для участников и финалистов проекта проведены обучающие семинары и курсы по маркетингу, SMM, финансовой грамотности, налогообложению, привлечению инвестиций, использованию ИИ-инструментов, а также по технологиям производства в ремесленной, молочной, мясной и пищевой отраслях. Обучение прошли более 150 человек с участием национальных и международных экспертов, включая специалистов JICA.С 2026 года проект «Одно село – один продукт» будет продолжен с расширением охвата участников, увеличением числа отбираемой продукции и усилением мер по её продвижению, включая выход на экспортные рынки.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1141628?lang=kk

The ultimate goal of the political reforms underway in Kazakhstan is to get rid of the overly centralized model of governance and create a balanced, open and competitive system between the authorities and society. The idea of creating a unicameral Parliament, proposed at the initiative of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, is a logical continuation of this modernization and the core of the concept of "Strong President - Influential Parliament - Accountable Government." The Parliament of Kazakhstan is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. During this period, the legislative branch has made a decisive contribution to the country's transition to a market economy, strengthening statehood, and maintaining political stability. The bicameral Parliament, especially the Senate, has played a stabilizing role during the transition period, honorably fulfilling its mission of protecting the interests of the regions, ensuring the quality of legislation, and creating conditions for the evolutionary development of the political system. However, times have changed. The political culture of society has grown, citizens have begun to perceive themselves as full-fledged political subjects, not objects of power. This new public demand requires a revision of the architecture of power. The transition to a unicameral, influential Parliament is not a return to the past, but, on the contrary, a step into a new political era, befitting a mature society. The new Parliament should be formed on a party, proportional basis. This will strengthen multi-partyism and allow for the widest coverage of the interests of various social groups. The proportional system will increase political competition and encourage parties to work actively even in the inter-election period. It is impossible to create a Just Kazakhstan without strong parties and effective parliamentary debates. Another important aspect of parliamentary reform is digital transformation. Electronic Parliament, artificial intelligence and data-driven analytical tools will improve the quality of lawmaking and ensure transparency. Digital democracy will accelerate feedback between society and government, turning Parliament into a platform for “permanent dialogue”. Here, the role of the deputy is not limited to passing laws, but is defined as a political leader who establishes continuous communication with society. The transition to a unicameral Parliament also requires new mechanisms that take into account the interests of the regions. For this purpose, it is proposed to establish a Council of Regions under the Parliament and strengthen institutional ties with maslikhats. This will form a chain of "people - maslikhat - national Parliament" and pave the way for local issues to be heard at the national level. In general, parliamentary reform is not just a structural change. It is a renewal of the philosophy of the power system, bringing the voice of society to the center of decision-making. An influential, multi-party, technologically advanced Parliament should become a strong pillar of Kazakhstan's sovereignty and sustainable development. A new balance between the branches of power, open political competition, and a democracy based on digital capabilities are the path to a bright future for the country. A united and influential Parliament is a solid and responsible step towards that future.

On January 4 of this year, a temporarily expanded list of socially significant food products came into effect in Kazakhstan. While the list previously included 19 items, it has now been expanded to 31. The updated list includes products that had the greatest impact on food inflation, including cucumbers, tomatoes, apples, tea, sour cream, fish, beef (with and without bones), chicken, horse meat, and hard cheese.According to the Bureau of National Statistics, the price index for socially significant food products was 0.2 percent in the first week of this year. This indicator remained at the same level for the same period last year. It is important to note that this year's index was calculated taking into account the expanded list of products, indicating stable price dynamics for essential goods.Furthermore, a number of new items included in the expanded list have already seen price declines ranging from 0.1 to 0.5 percent. Despite the insignificant nature of this decline, these figures confirm that the process of price stabilization has already begun and the first results have been achieved very quickly. Specifically, among fruit and vegetable products, prices for apples fell by 0.5 percent, while cucumbers and tomatoes fell by 0.4 percent. In the grocery segment, prices for hard and semi-hard cheeses fell by 0.3 percent, while black tea fell by 0.2 percent. In the meat and fish product group, prices decreased by 0.1 percent. Among dairy products, sour cream also fell by 0.1 percent.To curb prices, active monitoring of retail outlets and outreach to businesses have been underway since the beginning of the year. On January 13, Daulen Kabdushev, Deputy Chairman of the Trade Committee of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with representatives of the local akimat, conducted price monitoring and outreach to vendors at the capital's markets."Our colleagues in the regions are currently conducting similar work today. We are explaining to businesses that products previously not included in the SZPT list are now classified as socially significant food products. This means that the Trade Committee will exercise state oversight to ensure compliance with the maximum trade markup. I would like to point out that, in accordance with current legislation, the maximum trade markup on socially significant food products should not exceed 15 percent," noted Trade Committee Deputy Chairman Daulen Kabdushev.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1141505?lang=kk

Measures to develop the educational infrastructure and increase the availability of quality education are being consistently implemented in Kostanay region.9 schools with 5,860 student places have been built in the region, of which 7 will be put into operation in 2025. New schools have been opened in the residential districts of Bereke and Auezhai in Kostanay, in the towns of Arkalyk and Rudny, the villages of Zarechnoye and Enbek in Kostanay district, the village of Kusmuryn in Auliekolsky district, as well as in the village of Kolkamys in Zhangeldinsky district. Currently, the construction of 2 more schools with a total capacity of 1,9 thousand places is underway.In parallel, active work is underway to develop the preschool education system. In three years, 14 kindergartens for 2.2 thousand places have been built in the region. As a result, the coverage of children aged 2 to 6 years of preschool education increased from 90.5% at the beginning of 2023 to 96.4%, and the coverage of children aged 3 to 6 years reached 100%.Special attention is paid to the development of the creative potential of the younger generation. The IQostanay SMART center operates in the city of Kostanay, the Balalar Alemi Center for Children's Creativity in the city of Tobyl, and the Zhas Orken house of creativity in the village of Torgai in the Zhangeldinsky district.Modern conditions are the basis for the successful development of children and the future of the region. It is in educational institutions that the knowledge, skills and values necessary for the self-realization of the younger generation are formed. Creating a comfortable, safe and technologically equipped educational environment ensures equal access to quality education.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1141165?lang=kk

Significant investments have been made in the road sector of Kostanay region over the past three years.In the period from 2023 to 2025, a total of 236 billion tenge was allocated for the development of this industry, as a result of which 3,174 kilometers of highways of national and regional significance were repaired.In addition, 1,070 sections of the road network of settlements have been updated.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1141071?lang=kk

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The Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan confirms the information regarding the incidents that occurred on 13 January 2026 in the waters of the Black Sea near the CPC marine terminal involving two vessels engaged in the transportation of Kazakhstan’s export crude oil.The tanker “Matilda”, flying the flag of Malta and chartered by a subsidiary of the national company KazMunayGas, was attacked by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). An explosion was recorded on board without any subsequent fire. There were no casualties or injuries among the crew. According to a preliminary assessment by technical services, the tanker remains seaworthy and no signs of critical hull damage have been identified at this stage.The tanker “Delta Harmony”, flying the flag of Liberia, was also attacked by a UAV while waiting to load. As a result of the incident, a fire broke out, which was promptly extinguished. No crew members were injured. According to the operational headquarters at the time of the incident, loading of crude oil into the vessel had not yet commenced and the cargo tanks were empty.therefore, no damage was caused to the export resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The Ministry of Energy is coordinating, on an operational mode, with the national operator KazMunayGas, the consortium administration and the shipowners to ensure the safety of logistics chains and the continuity of export supplies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/1140688?lang=kk

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