Declaring 2025 the "Year of Working Professions" is an important decision made in line with the strategic direction of the country's development. Working professions are the main force that lays the economic foundation of our country, driving forward production and social infrastructure. The prosperity of such important sectors as construction, energy, industry, and agriculture is the result of the high-quality work of professionals in these areas. Today, the introduction of modern technologies and innovative solutions into production requires the advancement of working professions to a new level. Every citizen can support this initiative and contribute to its successful implementation. Promoting working professions is the path to a stable and bright future for our country. This is a concrete step towards providing young people with professional guidance, increasing their confidence in the future, and raising the prestige of working people in society. Developing working-class professions is a noble initiative that will advance not only the economy, but also society as a whole, and allow us to take a firm step into the future. #WorkingYear #Hodrabochikhprofessioniy

The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan has published Passports of activities and budget programs of the Administrator of Budget programs of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2026-2028 for public discussion in the "Open Budgets" section of the E-Government portal.The Activity Passport of the administrator of budget programs 211 Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2026-2028 can be found by clicking on the linkhttps://budget.egov.kz/material/material?id=3921718&govAgencyId=7508531 The Passport of the budget program 001 of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2026-2028 can be found by clicking on the linkhttps://budget.egov.kz/material/material?id=3921736&govAgencyId=7508531 The passport of the budget program 003 of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2026-2028 can be found by clicking on the linkhttps://budget.egov.kz/material/material?id=3921746&govAgencyId=7508531 The passport of the budget program 061 of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2026-2028 can be found by clicking on the linkhttps://budget.egov.kz/material/material?id=3921897&govAgencyId=7508531 The passport of the budget program 090 of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2026-2028 can be found by clicking on the linkhttps://budget.egov.kz/material/material?id=3921900&govAgencyId=7508531Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1035484?lang=kk

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During the unscheduled inspection, 132 cases were initiated against the testing laboratory of Kazliftconsulting LLP on the grounds of an administrative offense provided for in paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Article 415-1 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Administrative Offenses".According to the established facts, the laboratory carried out work to assess compliance with the requirements of the technical regulations of the Customs Union TR CU 011/2011 "Elevator safety" in terms of indicators not included in the approved scope of accreditation. This contradicts paragraph 5 of Article 14 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Accreditation in the field of conformity assessment", according to which the subjects of accreditation are required to perform work strictly within their accreditation and comply with the requirements of relevant regulatory documents."Compliance with legislation in the field of conformity assessment is especially important when it comes to the safety of technically complex facilities such as elevators. We urge all market participants to strictly comply with the established norms of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in order to minimize risks and ensure reliable operation of equipment," commented Zhanna Yessenbekova, Chairman of the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan.A fine of two million three hundred thousand two hundred and twenty tenge was imposed on the testing laboratories, and an order was issued to eliminate the identified violations.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1035278?lang=kk

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Tianjin, July 15, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu took part in the regular meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Member States.During the meeting, participants exchanged views on enhancing foreign policy coordination among the SCO member states in the context of the current international situation, and discussed the progress of preparations for the upcoming SCO Summit of Heads of State, scheduled for September 2025 in Tianjin.In his remarks, the Kazakh Foreign Minister expressed strong confidence in the Organization’s potential to build mutually beneficial partnerships for sustainable development and to transform the SCO space into a region of peace and prosperity. “I am convinced that the SCO will continue to strengthen its international authority and effectiveness as a multilateral institution with a unique model of equal cooperation based on the principles of the ‘Shanghai Spirit’,” said Minister Nurtleu.The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan commended China’s systematic approach to implementing the agreements reached at the Astana SCO Summit in July 2024. He also emphasized the importance of continuing consistent work on the institutional development and enhancement of the Organization’s activities.As part of the visit, a joint meeting of the foreign ministers of the SCO member states with President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping was held.During the meeting, the commitment to fostering dialogue and strengthening practical cooperation in the spirit of trust, equality, and mutual respect was reaffirmed. The participants confirmed their intention to deepen multilateral partnership in the interest of ensuring regional stability, security, and sustainable development.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1035070?lang=kk

Под эгидой Экономической и социальной комиссии ООН для Азии и Тихого океана (ЭСКАТО) состоялся трехсторонний веб-семинар по обмену опытом между Бутаном, Казахстаном и Малайзией в области реализации Повестки дня в области устойчивого развития на период до 2030 года.Казахстан представила Гульзира Ерболова, руководитель Управления координации ЦУР Министерства нацэкономики РК, рассказав о предварительных результатах продвижения Повестки 2030, утверждении Национального плана развития до 2029 года и интеграции ЦУР в систему государственного планирования.С докладом о подготовке третьего Добровольного национального обзора выступила Бакытгуль Хамбар, директор Секретариата по ЦУР АО «Институт экономических исследований». Она отметила широкое участие гражданского общества и представителей разных секторов, а также важность независимых исследований в обеспечении инклюзивности VNR.Малайзийская сторона представила поэтапный подход к реализации ЦУР, включающий стратегическое планирование, мониторинг и системные реформы, направленные на устойчивое развитие.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1035018?lang=kk

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On July 15, at a Government meeting, Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev reported on the results for the first half of 2025 in the field of trade. Following the results of the six months, the volume of trade increased by 8.4%, exceeding the planned figures (8%), and the total trade turnover amounted to 31.4 trillion tenge. Including wholesale trade increased by 9.2% and reached 21.2 trillion tenge, retail trade increased by 6.6%, amounting to 10.2 trillion tenge.The growth was driven by nine major product groups, which account for more than 45% of wholesale trade. Among them are oil and petroleum products, gas, household appliances, cell phones, pharmaceutical products, mechanical engineering, grain and tobacco products. The projected volume of sales of these goods by the end of the year is 26.4 trillion tenge, while special attention will be paid to ensuring this volume by increasing the share of domestic production.“All regions of the country have demonstrated positive dynamics in the first half of the year. The main contribution to the growth was provided by Almaty, Astana, Shymkent, Atyrau and Karaganda regions, which account for 72% of the total trade turnover,” said Arman Shakkaliyev.The leaders in terms of growth rates were Turkestan region (+69.3%), Akmola region (+45.4%) and Pavlodar region (+22.3%).The Ministry is systematically working to develop trade in three key areas. The first is the development of modern trade formats. Incentive mechanisms have been introduced and legislation has been amended. This year, 5.2 billion tenge is provided for the support of domestic trade entities. Active attraction of investments in fixed assets continues with a plan for 1,220 billion tenge. A nationwide pool of investment projects in the field of trade has been formed from 33 facilities for a total amount of 168.4 billion tenge. In parallel, the modernization of retail markets is being completed.The second direction is the development of electronic commerce. In the first half of the year, the volume of the e-commerce market grew by more than 10%, amounting to 1.5 trillion tenge in the retail segment. Of these, 1.3 trillion tenge is provided by the six largest marketplaces in the country.: Kaspi.kz , Hayk market, Forte, Jusan, Ozon and Wildberries. In the second half of the year, the drivers will be the launch of four dark store centers, the completion of the construction of two fulfillment centers, as well as the launch of a network of multimodal logistics centers of Kazpost.In addition, it is planned to launch an electronic B2B platform in the direction of Kazakhstan-China (in partnership with Kaspiy and Kazpost).The third direction is the reduction of shadow trade. The Ministry consistently implements measures for cataloging and traceability of goods. The National Classification of Goods (OCTRU) is being introduced, and the list of labeled product items is expanding. Together with the Ministry of Finance and Kazakhtelecom JSC, the integration of the national catalogs of CNT and ECT is being completed. The Digital Bazar project is being implemented in partnership with second-tier banks, aimed at digitalizing market turnover and increasing transparency of cash flows.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1034558?lang=kk

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Medical infrastructureMedical and preventive care is provided to the population of the region by 27 inpatient institutions (16 district hospitals, 9 city hospitals, 2 rural hospitals), the Regional Center for Phthisiopulmonology, the Center for Mental Health, the Emergency medical Station, the Center for the Prevention and Control of AIDS, the Blood Center, 6 polyclinics, 40 outpatient clinics, 73 paramedic and obstetric centers, 286 medical centers, 1 department of primary obstetric and gynecological care, 1 base of special medical supplies, 2 medical colleges, 2 orphanages, 1 rehabilitation center.New facilities and modernizationIn 2023-2024, as part of the implementation of the National Project "Modernization of Rural Healthcare", the construction of 25 primary health care facilities has been completed - 5 outpatient clinics, 19 paramedic and obstetric centers, and 1 medical center.     Among them, an outpatient clinic in the village of Moskovskoye, Kostanay district, equipped with an ultrasound room, a rehabilitation room, diagnostic equipment (SMAD, holter, ECG, etc.), now most medical services are available directly on site, without the need to travel to the district center.     In 2024, at the expense of private investments by ECO CITY KZ LLP, a polyclinic for 250 visits per shift was built in the city of Tobyl to ensure the immediate availability of high-quality medical care using modern methods.In 2025, polyclinic No. 6, built with private investment funds, will be commissioned in Kostanay.     Major repairs of healthcare facilitiesFrom 2022 to 2025, capital repairs covered 20 healthcare facilities for a total amount of 5.7 billion tenge. As part of the Auyl - El Besigi program, the building of the paramedic and obstetric center in Elizavetinka village, Beimbeta Mailina district, underwent major repairs, the repair cost is 52.6 million tenge. Design and estimate documentation has been developed for the overhaul of 12 healthcare facilities for a total amount of 18.8 million tenge. In 2023, the building of the department of the Kostanay Regional Mental Health Center in Arkalyk was completely renovated in the amount of 426.5 million tenge, the buildings of the Fedorovskaya District Hospital in the amount of 328.7 million tenge, the FAP in the village of Karasu in Amangeldy district in the amount of 38.5 million tenge, the 3-storey building of the Rudnenskaya City Multidisciplinary Hospital" in the amount of 520.5 million tenge. In 2024, as part of the Auyl - El Besigi program, the FAP building in the village of Krasnaya Presnya, Mendykara district, was overhauled in the amount of 36.7 million tenge, the Stepanovsky FAP building in Mendykara district in the amount of 35.7 million tenge, and the FAP building in Novotroitsk, Karabalyk district, in the amount of 40.9 million tenge. In 2025, the building of the therapeutic building of 3-5 floors of the Kostanay Regional Center of Phthisiopulmonology is undergoing major repairs in the amount of 294.7 million tenge. As part of the "Auyl - El Besigi" program, the building of the FAP in Zabelovka village, Zhitikarinsky district, is undergoing major repairs in the amount of 93.4 million tenge. Since 2024, major repairs of the maternity hospital building No. 1 of the Kostanay Regional Hospital in the amount of 1,033.5 million tenge, the building of the Sarykol District Hospital in the amount of 1,705.2 million tenge have been ongoing. In December 2022, a stroke center in the village of Auliekol was commissioned in the territory of the Auliekol district, which was damaged by fire, at the expense of sponsorship funds (Bulat Utemuratov Charitable Foundation, investment volume of more than 1.1 billion tenge), and a paramedic and obstetric center was also built in the village of Amankaragai (NAK Development LLP, investment volume, more than 125.0 million tenge).  At the expense of sponsorship funds, a paramedic and obstetric center was also built in Novopokrovka village of Uzunkol district, with a total cost of 40.0 million tenge.At the same time, these medical facilities were transferred to the balance of the State Institution "Health Department of the Akimat of Kostanay region".In addition, as part of the implementation of the National Project "Modernization of Rural Healthcare", a 3-year project for the overhaul of the maternity hospital building of the Arkalyk Regional Hospital is continuing from 2023.The total cost is 1.2 billion tenge (2023 – 442.8 million tenge, 2024 – 279.8 million tenge, 2025 – 469.0 million tenge).Ongoing repairs of healthcare facilities From 2022 to 2024, 87 facilities totaling 2.1 billion tenge were covered by ongoing repairs. In 2025, it is planned to carry out ongoing repairs at 21 facilities in the amount of 883.2 million tenge.Systematic work on updating and expanding the medical infrastructure makes healthcare in the region more accessible, modern and focused on the needs of people, both in the city and in the most remote villages.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1034405?lang=kk

✍️The Head of State signed the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Amendments and Additions to Certain Legislative Acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Issues of Compulsory Social Medical Insurance and the Provision of Medical Services" The text of the law will be published in the press. ✍️The head of the state signed the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "About the introduction of changes". and additions to some legislative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on mandatory social medical insurance and provision of medical services" The text of the Law is published in print. t.me/aqorda_resmi t.me/aqorda_resmi/25777

The active implementation of the republican environmental program "Taza Kazakhstan", initiated by the President of the country K.-Zh. Tokayev in April 2024, continues. The main goal of the initiative is to create an ecological culture, raise awareness among citizens and improve the state of the environment in the regions.On July 14, 2025, large-scale environmental events were held in two settlements in Kostanay region as part of the Taza Kazakhstan program.In the village of Karabalyk, Karabalyk district, an action was held to clean the banks of the Toguzak River, organized by the State Institution "Youth Resource Center of the Department of Internal Policy of the Akimat of Karabalyk district". The event was attended by about 50 people, including youth activists, volunteers and local residents.The main goal of the campaign was not only to restore sanitary order in the coastal area, but also to educate young people to respect nature and develop habits of environmentally responsible behavior. There is already a good tradition in the village of Karabalyk to hold regular clean-up days, plant trees and improve the territory, involving schoolchildren, students and all concerned residents in this process. The participants of the action emphasized that taking care of cleanliness is taking care of health, and every citizen can contribute to the common cause.— A clean environment is the key to health and high physical activity. We must set an example of caring for nature," the organizers of the action noted. They also appealed to the residents of the district and the whole country to actively participate in environmental events and initiatives, because "Taza Kazakhstan" is a manifestation of genuine patriotism.On the same day, on July 14, a large-scale urban environmental campaign was held in the city of Arkalyk as part of the implementation of the republican program "Taza Kazakhstan". The event was attended by residents of the city, employees of public utilities, volunteers and fighters of "Zhasyl El".During the campaign, work was carried out on cleaning the territories of apartment and private houses, whitewashing trees, and mowing grass. Special attention was paid to the cleaning of squares, alleys, parks and coastal areas of reservoirs. A significant part of the work was carried out by the forces of Zhasyl El, which became a vivid example of how young people can effectively participate in improving the urban environment.The environmental events held in the Karabalyk district and the city of Arkalyk have become another proof that residents of Kostanay region are actively involved in the implementation of the Taza Kazakhstan initiative, making a tangible contribution to improving the environmental situation in their settlements.— Today's actions are not just garbage collection, it is a demonstration of the unity of society in striving for a clean future. Only through joint efforts will we be able to preserve nature for future generations," the participants noted.The Taza Kazakhstan program continues to unite the efforts of the state, business, public organizations and citizens themselves, forming an ecologically responsible society and strengthening the region through caring for nature.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1033977?lang=kk

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Last year, the department inspected 386 construction sites, identified 312 illegal sites, and reported them to the Shymkent City Department of Urban Environmental Quality and Control. These sites were identified in the Geoinformation The system has been established and specific monitoring has been carried out. Clarification work is also being carried out in parallel - increasing legal literacy among the population has become a key goal. In addition, 613 advertising devices are registered in the city. 15-20 percent of them are LED monitors. The rest are scrollers and other types. Thanks to these advertisements, revenue in 2024 amounted to 561.4 million tenge. Also, 526 advertising spaces were put up for auction through the sauda.e-qazyna.kz portal, 356 of which were sold. This brings stable income to the city budget and contributes to the regulation of street space. As a result of the past year, 75 resolutions were adopted on 317 objects related to 1060 land plots, 214.38 hectares of land were returned to state ownership, and 13 billion tenge was spent. Major projects include the acquisition of 176 land plots from Kunayev Avenue, the reconstruction of S. Baiterekov Street - 24 land plots, the construction of a stadium in block 223 of Karatau district - 154 land plots. This is a decisive step that will allow for the development of urban infrastructure, the construction of roads and social facilities. Every action taken by the administration is aimed at improving the appearance of the city and improving the quality of life of its residents. And this is a sign of truly effective management and a strategic approach. There is confidence that the future of Shymkent will be bright, and the path to that bright future begins with systematic work today. The systematic operation of an important sector that directly affects the life of the city contributes to the development of Shymkent as a modern, safe, comfortable and attractive city. The growth and prosperity of the city is the common interest of every resident. And its implementation is an important mission for the future of the nation.

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Kabul, July 11, 2025 – As part of his visit to Afghanistan, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu held a meeting with Acting Minister of Industry and Trade of Afghanistan Nooruddin Azizi.The parties discussed current areas of cooperation, including the development of railway transport, agriculture, digital infrastructure, mineral extraction, as well as the expansion of mutual trade.The Kazakh Foreign Minister emphasized that trade and economic cooperation between the two countries has significant potential. Kazakhstan has the capacity to increase exports of chemical industry products, agricultural goods, fuels and lubricants, and mineral fertilizers.In this regard, both sides confirmed their mutual commitment to increasing bilateral trade turnover to 3 billion US dollars in accordance with the signed Roadmap for the development of trade and economic cooperation.Special attention was given to infrastructure projects. Minister Nurtleu noted the interest of Kazakh companies in participating in major projects on Afghan territory. In particular, the construction of the Turgundi-Herat railway, which could ensure cargo transport toward Pakistani ports, is under consideration. In this context, the parties welcomed the signing of the relevant memorandum between the sectoral agencies of the two countries.The importance of Kazakhstan’s contribution to providing humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan was also emphasized, as the country continues to supply the Afghan people with food, essential goods, and medicines, thus contributing to the preservation of stability and resilience in the country.Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue a substantive dialogue on the implementation of joint projects in priority sectors and to ensure effective coordination at the level of the respective government agencies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1033543?lang=kk

Abu Dhabi, July 10, 2025 – The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the United Arab Emirates, Rauan Zhumabek, presented his Credentials Letters to UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.During the conversation after the ceremony, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed noted special respect for Kazakhstan and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and expressed interest in bringing cooperation to a new level.In turn, the Kazakh diplomat thanked him for the warm welcome and noted that cooperation in the political, trade, economic and investment spheres between the two countries is actively developing.In addition, he spoke about the official visit of the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Khaled bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, to Astana in May this year and the high-quality implementation of the agreements reached within its framework and about the importance of giving a new impetus to the relations between the two countries.At the end of the meeting, the UAE President congratulated the Kazakh Ambassador on the official start of his particularly responsible diplomatic mission and wished him success in his activities to further strengthen friendly ties between Kazakhstan and the Emirates.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1033452?lang=kk