Kazakhstan continues to implement an important initiative to train water sector specialists within the framework of 2025, which has been declared the Year of Working Professions. Since the beginning of April, a group of Kazakhstani water management specialists, which included representatives from Shymkent, began training at production facilities in China. The project was organized by the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in cooperation with the Chinese corporation Power China.

A total of 105 specialists from different regions of the country will undergo training. The first group of 30 people has already begun advanced training at water infrastructure facilities in China. Among them are employees of municipal and water management organizations in the city of Shymkent, where water supply and resource management issues have long required an integrated approach.

The course program is aimed at practical mastery of modern technologies and methods in water resources management. Topics cover the design of water management facilities, flood prevention, disaster management, wastewater treatment and digitalization of water flow management. Training takes place directly at operating hydraulic structures - dams, canals, pumping stations - which allows participants to gain real experience working with modern technology and equipment.

The financial costs for training and accommodation are fully covered by the Chinese side, which became possible thanks to the signed bilateral memorandum. This format of international interaction not only strengthens ties between the countries, but also provides access for Kazakhstani specialists to advanced knowledge and technologies.

Participation in the program is of particular importance for Shymkent. As one of the most densely populated and rapidly developing cities in the country, it faces increasing pressure on its water supply and sewerage systems. Many utility networks require modernization, and there is a shortage of qualified specialists in this area. The participation of Shymkent residents in Chinese courses is an investment in the city's human resources, which is necessary for sustainable development and improving the quality of public services.

The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation notes that in the coming years, more than 1,700 specialists will be needed across the country, given the planned creation of new public utilities and the expected mass retirement of current personnel. Shymkent is also among the priority cities where the renewal of engineering personnel is required.

In addition, the region plans to implement a number of large water management projects - both to provide water to new residential areas and to improve the efficiency of agricultural water use. The knowledge and skills acquired in China will allow specialists to implement modern approaches and solutions in the near future.

Thus, the participation of Shymkent specialists in the international training program in China is not just a business trip abroad, but a strategic step to update and strengthen the city's water sector. The experience gained will directly contribute to improving the level of personnel training, modernizing the infrastructure and, ultimately, improving the quality of life of the population.