On April 18, 2025, the NGO "Ak Kogershin", commissioned by the State Institution "Department of Social Development of the Akimat of Kostanay region", implementing a project on the state social order "Holding events aimed at supporting family, demographic and gender policy, as well as popularization of family values", Arkalyk Pedagogical University organized 3 trainings by student trainers in Kazakh and Russian, which showed a high level of training, a creative approach to conducting trainings, and group work aroused interest and was effective.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-ishki-sayasat/press/news/details/979538?lang=kk

Athens, April 2, 2025 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Greece Timur Sultangozhin held talks with Spilios Manias, Managing Director of ALUMAN S.A., a leading Greek manufacturer of aluminum slugs and discs. During the meeting, they discussed prospects for aluminum processing and introducing advanced technologies into Kazakhstan's manufacturing industry.The Ambassador provided detailed information about Kazakhstan's investment climate, emphasizing that under the Concept of Development of Manufacturing Industry, Kazakhstan aims to establish a highly productive and export-oriented manufacturing sector. In this regard, the Greek company's experience in aluminum processing could significantly contribute to achieving Kazakhstan’s strategic objectives of economic diversification and the development of high value-added industries.The parties expressed mutual interest in continuing cooperation, including potential joint investment projects aimed at developing the aluminum industry in Kazakhstan.About ALUMAN S.A.: Founded in 1965, ALUMAN S.A. is a family-owned company headquartered in Athens with a production facility in Inofyta, Greece. The company specializes in manufacturing aluminum ingots and discs used in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries, exporting 100% of its production to more than 20 countries worldwide.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-athens/press/news/details/968330?lang=kk

Almaty Airport to expand parking area. Reconstruction will be fully completed in June 2025.More details in the following article:https://tengrinews.kz/kazakhstan_news/v-aeroportu-almatyi-planiruetsya-rekonstruktsiya-parkovki-566691/Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aviation/press/news/details/968323?lang=kk

Bratislava, April 2, 2025 – The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Slovak Republic, Zhanna Saginova, held a meeting with the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Council of the Slovak Republic, Marián Kéry.During the meeting, the parties discussed a wide range of issues, including the development of bilateral relations and the current international agenda.The prospects for further strengthening interparliamentary cooperation were the subject of particular interest, including interaction through friendship groups, specialized committees, and the expansion of fruitful exchanges of legislative experience. Special attention was given to fostering ties between parliamentarians of the two countries within the framework of participation in international parliamentary organizations.Both parties expressed confidence that the intensification of interparliamentary dialogue would directly contribute to the steady advancement of political, trade-economic, and cultural-humanitarian cooperation between Kazakhstan and Slovakia, and to the strengthening of friendly ties between the peoples of the two countries. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-bratislava/press/news/details/968320?lang=kk

Frankfurt am Main, April 2, 2025 - The Federal State of Hessen as a transport and financial center of Germany plays an important connecting role in the development of trade, economic and investment relations between the two countries.This was confirmed by the large-scale forum “Kazakhstan Investment Day 2025” held in Frankfurt am Main with the participation of a representative Kazakh delegation headed by the First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Sklyar, who arrived in Germany.The event was attended by around 200 people from the official, business and expert communities. The event was coorganised by the Eastern Committee of the German Economy and AKA-Bank.The forum included panel discussions on “Kazakhstan as a market of opportunities - investments and financing opportunities” and “Supply of raw materials and logistics for the development of new markets” topics.Speakers noted the German business community’s keen interest in further expanding business cooperation with Kazakhstan and its readiness to increase its presence in the local market.At the same time, the federal state of Hessen, where such leading German financial institutions as Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, KfW and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange are concentrated, can serve as an important platform for finding potential partners and investors for the realization of joint projects.During his stay in Frankfurt, Roman Sklyar also had meetings with Minister of Federal, European and International Affairs and Reducing Bureaucracy Manfred Pentz.During the conversation, Minister Pentz informed about the decision taken by the Hessen government to send an economic delegation under his leadership to Kazakhstan in the coming months to discuss concrete steps to invest in promising and mutually beneficial projects.The sides exchanged views on the state of trade and economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and Hessen as well as discussed, the prospects for their further development.In addition, a meeting was held with the Co-Chairman of the Kazakh-German Business Council, Managing Director of the Eastern Committee of the German Economy Michael Harms, as well as a number of bilateral meetings with German companies.Hessen is one of the most economically developed federal states in Germany, with a GDP of 370 billion euros in 2024, its contribution to the country's total economic potential is almost 9%. The main waterway, the Rhine River, runs through Hessen, and Frankfurt Airport is one of the largest and busiest airports in Europe. After the Ruhr, the Rhine-Main region has the highest industrial density in Germany, with a high proportion of the chemical-pharmaceutical and automotive industries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-berlin/press/news/details/968319?lang=kk

During a joint trip with the office of the Mayor of Almaty, the Office of Public Development of Almaty and specialists of the office of the akim of the district, an inspection of the eastern shore of the lake was carried out. Cyran. Landscaping works are continuing here.The main works are the construction of a dam, the laying of asphalt and paving stones, the installation of outdoor lighting and video surveillance cameras, and the assembly of pontoon bridges at the final stage.The planting of green spaces has already begun, and some large-sized trees have already been planted. Landscaping of the embankment area, planned for the spring period, is continuing. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty-almaly/press/news/details/968311?lang=kk

Budapest, March 26, 2025 - Abzal Saparbekuly, the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Hungary, met with Anita Altorjai, the Chief Executive Officer of Duna Media Service.During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on the development of relations between Kazakhstan and Hungary in the field of media, including news exchange and the implementation of joint media projects.During the meeting, the Abzal Saparbekuly informed the interlocutor about the upcoming major events in Kazakhstan, such as the Astana International Forum and the VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions. He also mentioned Kazakhstan's efforts to provide Hungarian society with quality Kazakh news in the socio-political, socio-economic, foreign policy and cultural-scientific spheres.According to the Kazakh diplomat, the "Kazinform" International News Agency and Jibek Joly TV channel have great potential for cooperation in this area.Anita Altorjai has stated that Hungary, in its capacity as an observer member of the Organization of Turkic States, is currently interested in cooperating with Kazakh media and TV services in the framework of the recently established Alliance of Turkic News Agencies (ATNA).It should be noted that Duna Media Service Provider was created in 2015 from the merger of the former MTV, Hungarian Radio, Duna TV and MTI, and is a member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-budapest/press/news/details/968310?lang=kk

Athens, April 2, 2025 – The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Greece, Timur Sultangozhin, held negotiations with the Chief Executive Officer of the Hellenic Development Bank of Investments (HDBI), Antigoni Limperopoulou. During the meeting, they discussed the prospects for economic and technological cooperation between Kazakhstan and Greece, including issues of venture investments, joint initiatives for the development of the IT industry, and the exchange of experience in financing innovation.The Kazakh diplomat emphasized the priority significance of developing the IT sector in the Republic of Kazakhstan, noting the country’s efforts to create a favorable ecosystem for startups, expand IT exports, and develop fintech. In this field, Kazakhstan is demonstrating significant success and has already achieved the position of regional leader in introducing digital financial technologies and increasing the number of fintech companies.He also highlighted the important role of initiatives such as Astana Hub, Alem.AI, the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), and the Neo Nomad Visa, which have become key tools for attracting international companies and startups, expanding Kazakhstan’s technology market, and promoting innovation. The Ambassador underscored that these projects create unique opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors, facilitating Kazakhstani startups’ entry into global markets, stimulating an inflow of foreign specialists, and contributing to the development of advanced technologies in the country.Both sides expressed mutual interest in participating in specialized forums and conferences in Kazakhstan and Greece, attracting international experts, and developing strategic partnerships in the field of innovation. Special attention was paid to the exchange of experience regarding the Venture Fund of Funds (Qazaqstan Venture Group), operating within the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC).Reference: The Hellenic Development Bank of Investments (HDBI) invests in projects aimed at supporting entrepreneurship and sustainable economic growth. HDBI’s portfolio exceeds 2 billion euros and covers various sectors, including innovation and technology.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-athens/press/news/details/968298?lang=kk

Today, Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov visited KamLitKZ LLP, an enterprise that implements large industrial projects in the region. Last year, an iron foundry was launched here, and now the construction of a second plant is being completed, which will produce the main gears of the drive axles for trucks. "This is an important step in the development of the region's machine-building cluster. The production is focused on the production of high-tech products that will be in demand not only in Kazakhstan, but also abroad. The project will create new jobs and strengthen the industrial potential of the region," Kumar Aksakalov said. Large-scale investments and job creation The total amount of investments in KamLitKZ projects exceeds 238 billion tenge:•78.2 billion tenge was invested in the iron foundry, which began operation in November 2024.•82.5 billion tenge was allocated for the construction of the main transmission plant (commissioning in 2025).•78 billion tenge will be invested in the project "Localization of the beam" (implementation in 2025). These projects create 1,150 new jobs, of which:✅ 500 – at the iron foundry;✅ 550 – at the main gear factory;✅ 100 – within the framework of the "Beam Localization" project. The average age of employees is 27 years old, mostly young professionals work here. Personnel are trained on the basis of local educational institutions, including Kostanay Highway College. Modern technologies and access to the international market The new plant will produce up to 74,000 main gears per year. The production process is based on precision stamping technology, which ensures high strength and durability of the parts. All the equipment is supplied by leading European manufacturers from Italy, Spain and Germany. KamLitKZ products are aimed at the CIS and European markets, which will expand the export potential of the region. The development of the machine–building sector is one of the priorities of Kostanay region. New projects, jobs and the introduction of advanced technologies contribute to the strengthening of industry and economic growth in the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/968286?lang=kk

Sundsvall, Östrand, 1-2 April 2025 - as part of the working visit of the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Sweden, Olzhas Suleimenov, to the Västernorrland region (Sweden), productive meetings were held with the region's leadership, representatives of leading companies and academia aimed at developing cooperation between Kazakhstan and Sweden.During the meeting with the Governor of Västernorrland region Carin Jämtin, special attention was paid to the region's initiatives in the field of circular economy, which are of significant interest to Kazakhstan in the context of the implementation of national priorities for sustainable development. The Governor expressed interest in expanding contacts with Kazakhstan and noted the potential for co-operation in the field of sustainable development, industry and green energy. In addition, the parties discussed opportunities to exchange experience in the development of ecotourism.During the visit, the Ambassador familiarized with the activities of SCA AB, Europe's largest forestry company specializing in the production of paper, packaging and wood products. During the meeting, the prospects for the implementation of joint projects on deep processing of wood in Kazakhstan were discussed, as well as the possibility of introducing advanced environmentally friendly technologies in the forestry sector of the country.In the course of negotiations with representatives of BAE Systems, one of the world leaders in the field of defense technologies and security, the possibilities of implementing joint projects with Kazakh enterprises in the field of high technologies, including cyber security and automated control systems, were discussed.One of the items on the visit programme was a visit to Mid Sweden University, known for its high quality education, research and distance learning. During the meeting with the rector Anders Fellström, the prospects of academic exchange, scientific cooperation and participation of Kazakhstani students in the educational programmes of the university were discussed.The working visit was part of a set of activities carried out by the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Sweden to strengthen ties between the countries at the regional and sectoral levels.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-stockholm/press/news/details/968284?lang=kk

The Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market has approved Stanislav Levin for the position of Member of the Management Board – Managing Director of JSC «ForteBank» (Protocol No. 60/БВУ/П dated July 29, 2026)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ardfm/press/news/details/1265574?lang=ru

Today, on April 2, in the city of Zhanaozen, a meeting of the interdepartmental commission for the prevention of offenses was held under the chairmanship of the mayor of Zhanseyt Kaynarbayev. The meeting was attended by heads of law enforcement agencies, educational institutions and representatives of interested government agencies.The meeting addressed the issue of fraud prevention, including online fraud, in the city. Maksat Saginov, Deputy head of the local police Department of the Zhanaozen City Police Department, noted that the number of crimes committed via the Internet continues to grow. According to him, it is necessary to strengthen informing residents about new methods of fraud, increase legal literacy and strengthen preventive measures.The issue of juvenile delinquency prevention was also discussed. According to Oserbay Tabynchayev, head of the Zhanaozen City Education Department of the Mangystau region, it is important to form a legal culture among teenagers and conduct explanatory work with parents and students. Educational institutions carry out activities aimed at preventing offenses, while special attention is paid to organizing leisure activities for students.During the meeting, the commission members stressed the need to strengthen comprehensive crime prevention measures. Akim of the city Zhanseyt Kaynarbayev noted that ensuring public safety and law enforcement are among the main tasks of local executive bodies and law enforcement agencies. He gave relevant instructions to improve the work on crime prevention.The press service of the akim of Zhanaozen.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimat-goroda-zhanaozen/press/news/details/968251?lang=kk

The Agency has approved the executive in the securities market:Talgat Salikhov for the position of the head of the executive body, the member of the management body in the securities market (minutes №336/РЦБ/Т dated August 19, 2026).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ardfm/press/news/details/1276924?lang=ru

A regular meeting of the interdepartmental anti-corruption commission was held in Zhanaozen today. The meeting was attended by Akim of the city Zhanseyt Kaynarbayev, heads of government agencies and interested parties.Two main issues were considered on the agenda:1. Transparency of the recruitment process and the measures taken to prevent corruption risks On this issue, the Director of the Department of Personnel Management and Development of JSC "Ozenmunaigas" Raushan Kaziyeva made a presentation. She spoke about measures to employ residents of Zhanaozen and family members of the company's employees in accordance with the recruitment algorithm in force since 2019. According to her, during this period, 2,206 people were accepted into the main staff, and 2,361 people were employed through outstaffing.2. The state of work on improving the quality and transparency of public services On this issue was made by Gulzada Yusupova, Head of the Zhanaozen City Public Service Center. She spoke about the number of public services provided to residents of the city, measures to improve the quality of these services and the process of digitalization. She noted that 11,292 public services have been provided since the beginning of 2025. She also stressed that among the services in demand are obtaining an electronic digital signature, registering real estate, as well as providing social benefits and certificates.During the meeting, issues of reducing corruption risks, improving the digitalization of public services, as well as further transparency of the recruitment process were discussed. The participants made a number of proposals to improve the accessibility of public services and ensure their transparency.The Mayor of the city noted the need to strengthen anti-corruption measures and strengthen feedback from society in the future.The press service of the akim of ZhanaozenSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimat-goroda-zhanaozen/press/news/details/968239?lang=kk

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KAZAID PROJECT MANAGERSToday we tell you about our project manager Tuimebekova Ainur - a professional in the field of international development and cooperation! Ainur holds a Master's degree in International Development Policy from Duke University (USA) under the Bolashak Programme and a Master's degree in International Relations from KIMEP (Kazakhstan). She also holds a bachelor's degree in linguistics.Ainur previously worked in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan and the UN system (UNDP) and interned at the OECD. Now she is a project manager of the Partnerships and Regional Projects Department at KazAID and actively develops Kazakhstan's international co-operation. She was among those who stood at the origins of KazAID! As a project manager, Ainur oversees KazAID's key initiatives.Among them:Dostyk: Digitalisation projectInteraction with UN agencies, OECD, international financial institutions, JICA, TIKA, TICA, Indonesian Aid and other development organisations.Over the years, Ainur has completed many international courses and trainings in the USA, Switzerland, France, Turkey, Romania, Czech Republic, Israel and Japan.As for languages - there is a full order! Kazakh, Russian and English - fluent, as well as Spanish and French - A2 level.Ainur makes a great contribution to the development of KazAID and we are proud to have such qualified staff working for us! In life, Ainur is guided by the quote:‘We cannot do great deeds - but only small deeds with great love’. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kazaid/press/news/details/968118?lang=kk

On July 1, 2021, the Administrative Procedural Code came into force in Kazakhstan. As a result, the work with citizens' appeals has changed - the electronic "E-statement" system has been introduced to control it. Kostanay-Su State Enterprise works with the electronic system "e-kelisim".- The deadline for consideration of the application, notification, response, proposal, request is 15 working days from the date of receipt of the application. (The specified period may be extended by a reasoned decision of the head of the administrative body.)- The time limit for consideration of the complaint is 20 working days from the date of its receipt.- A written response to a lawyer's request related to the provision of legal assistance is given within 10 working days from the date of receipt.Applications can be submitted in two ways:- The consumer can contact the PSC, akimat or GKP Kostanay-Su at the address: 19 Abaya Ave. (reconciliation) and leave their application.- You can apply through the EGOV portal, mobile applications E-Otinish, eGov mobile. The application is registered on the day of receipt. If the application is received on a non-business day, it is registered on the next business day after it. Next, the applicant receives an SMS notification and can track the stage of consideration of the application. All stages of the review are saved in the system, the state body can see previously made decisions and forms an administrative case. For any questions, please contact the Call Center at 74-90-60.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/968112?lang=kk

Fraud changes, develops and takes on a new character depending on the state of society.         A new type of fraud today is the theft of someone else's property using an information system, that is, Internet fraud.         That is, here the criminal, using modern means such as computers, smartphones, tablets, via the Internet, deceives people and commits theft of property. Today, the scale of Internet fraud is expanding, and the number of deceived fraudsters using various Internet resources and social networks is growing day by day.         Internet scammers are now trying to withdraw the country's money through Internet messengers. Financial projects were also presented by scammers posing as brokers. Currently, frauds against investment projects have become more frequent. Citizens believe that the accumulated money is invested in financial projects. In addition, he is deceived by directing money to a product or service that he has not yet received.         One of the types of Internet fraud is phishing. This is the anonymous acquisition of personal data of an Internet user (login and password).Attackers first distribute mass emails on behalf of well-known brands or banks.         In principle, it is worth noting that it is better not to open letters from unknown addresses to your email address, even when opening, you should not follow the links indicated there. They should be deleted if possible and be sure to use antivirus programs.         The country's banks and telecom operators are making statements about a new type of fraud.         Following these simple steps will help you avoid becoming a victim of online fraud:         - do not use unverified sales sources;         - in any case, do not give your bank card and account details to anyone, especially when connecting via the Internet;         - when following a link received via the Internet, pay attention to the address bar, that is, the correctness of the official name of the organization or company conducting the promotion;         - when setting up the independence of your profile on social networks, contact information (work and personal phone numbers) should not be made publicly available. If it is necessary to indicate a mobile number (business account), it is necessary to distinguish between personal and work numbers, that is, it is better to use a personal number only for communication with relatives and loved ones.         - regularly check your credentials and use trusted ports that use multi-factor authentication;         - be careful with messages that appear in the browser, operating system and various windows of mobile devices;         - save your bank card details and do not tell anyone the 3-digit CVV/CVC code on the outside of the card and never tell anyone the SMS code received from the bank;         - do not trust open public Wi-Fi internet access points;         - do not send or distribute to anyone documents, copies and photographs of bank cards containing personal data, identity card data, bank card data and much more;         - Avoid questionable data generated on the Internet, including through social networks:         - never enter into a preliminary agreement when purchasing real estate through Internet portals:         - do not transfer money to unknown persons using payment systems:         - when buying cars, spare parts for another city, tell your friends and acquaintances, ask to meet with the seller and check the purchased product.        - do not comply with extortionists’ demands over the phone;         Internet fraud is becoming a global problem. Only by developing information literacy and taking precautions can we protect ourselves and our personal data from the influence of fraudsters. Head of the state and legalDepartment of the Akim's Office of the Ulken Naryn DistrictKatchubaeva Zhanar Slyamovna                     Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-ulken-naryn/press/news/details/968103?lang=kk

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