On February 5-6, 2025, the Governor of the West Kazakhstan region, Nariman Toregaliyev, visited the Karatobe and Syrym districts and inspected the work being carried out to combat flooding. 9 settlements of the Karatobe district (the villages of Karatobe, Shöptiköl, Ushagash, Korzhyn, Egindykol, Shalgyn, Saule, Sulykol, Ushana), as well as 9 settlements of the neighboring Syrym district  (Zhympity, Olenty, Buldyrty, Kosoba, Zhyrakudyk, Toganas, Ankaty, Zhetikol, Kyzylagash) are included in the list of settlements in the region at risk of flooding. The regional akim inspected the condition of dams in dangerous settlements and made sure of the readiness of equipment and evacuation points. Nariman Toregaliyev visited the villages of Ushana, Sulykol, Ushagash and the district center of Karatobe district and inspected the progress of flood preparedness. Nariman Toregaliyev noted the need to strengthen protective dams in the villages and carry out high-quality work on securing river channels. In total, 9.8 km of protective dams (Korzhyn, Karatobe, Ushagash, Sulykol, Ushagash) have been installed in the Karatobe district. There are more than 30 vehicles in the district. 19 evacuation points for 1,430 people have been organized in the Karatobe district. The head of the region visited the protective dams built near the village of Kosoba and in the village of Zhympity in the Syrym district, and also saw the building of the newly built Emergency Department. In the Syrym district, 15 km of protective dams have been built to protect settlements at risk of flooding. 83 vehicles are provided to eliminate the consequences of flooding. There are 9 evacuation points in the district with a capacity of 430 people. “We must thoroughly prepare for flood prevention. All work must be carried out on time and with high quality. The main thing is to ensure the safety of residents. "It is necessary to fully prepare the necessary tools and equipment, and organize a 24-hour duty in case of changes in water levels and when the weather starts to warm up," the regional akim said. The regional akim instructed the deputy responsible for the industry B. Narymbetov, district akims and responsible institutions to strengthen flood prevention measures and keep the situation under strict control. Press service of the WKO akimatSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/bko/press/news/details/934101

Akim of Astana Zhenis Kasymbek wrote on his Instagram page about the investment projects being implemented for the city's economy, the official website of the capital's akimat reports. “We will continue to attract private investment to the development of the city. For example, in 2024, 1.9 trillion tenge of investment was attracted to the city's economy, which is 13% more than in 2023. The growth of industrial production in the capital exceeded 6.7%, reaching 2.5 trillion tenge, and the growth in the manufacturing industry was 9.8%. I held a meeting of the Investment Staff, where we considered a number of proposals from investors. For example, we considered projects that included the construction of a service center for servicing electric locomotives, a solid waste sorting and recycling complex, multi-level parking lots, as well as plants for the production of steel pipes, spiral cables and autoclaved aerated concrete. For example, the M Clinic company presented a project for the construction of a multidisciplinary clinic, and the French company ALSTOM plans to build a service center for servicing electric locomotives. The center will service 250 freight and 119 passenger electric locomotives. The total amount of investments in the proposed projects is approximately 215 billion tenge. Their implementation period is set for the period from 2025 to 2030. The implementation of these projects will allow creating permanent jobs. We hold meetings of the regional investment headquarters on a regular basis. "We consider each project individually and provide comprehensive support to investors," wrote Zhenis Kasymbek. Since April 5 this year, mopeds have been officially considered mechanical vehicles. Therefore, a number of documents are required to use them, the official website of the Astana akimat reports. Starting April 5, 2025, to use mopeds, you will need to register with the police, have a driver's license of categories A1, A or B, pass a technical inspection, and have a civil liability insurance policy. To register, you must apply to the Specialized Public Service Center with the following documents: an identity card (electronic version is also available), technical documentation or technical specifications of the moped. After that, you must fill out an application and, after inspecting the moped, pay the required state fee. Starting April 5, 2025, you will not be able to drive unregistered mopeds and ride without a driver's license of categories A1, A or B. To avoid such difficulties, register your moped in advance You need to register and get a driver's license.    Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/933598

Specialists from the Astana city education department held a meeting with representatives of delegations from Abay and Pavlodar regions to share experience on voucher financing introduced in preschool organizations, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.Preschool organizations in the capital have officially switched to the voucher financing system starting this year. Since the beginning of the year, 2,200 places have been issued vouchers, of which 1,222 have been registered in preschool organizations using voucher financing.According to the information released by the city education department, this system is a new, transparent and effective way of distributing state orders to preschool organizations.During the meeting, the main areas of voucher financing, its positive impact on the education system, and its benefits for parents and preschool organizations were discussed. Representatives of the delegation asked and received answers to questions arising during the transition to the new system.The voucher financing system allows parents to improve the quality of educational services by providing freedom of choice of kindergarten, create competition among preschool institutions, and ensure transparency in the allocation of state funds.This exchange of experience is intended to help other regions effectively implement the voucher financing system and contribute to the successful implementation of new initiatives in the field of preschool education.“A delegation group from Abay and Pavlodar regions arrived in Astana to introduce the voucher financing system. "Since this system was introduced in the capital in January 2025, we shared our experience," said Moldir Aitkalikovna, head of kindergarten No. 5 "Akbota" in the city.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/933816

At a briefing held at the Communications Service of Astana, Olzhas Omar, Director of the Labor Mobility Center of the Astana City Akimat, spoke about new opportunities and support measures for unemployed citizens, graduates of higher education institutions and employers, the official website of the capital's Akimat reports.According to the speaker, within the framework of the Year of Working Professions, the main focus was on providing professional guidance to young people and the active participation of employers in the personnel training process. To this end, graduates of grades 9 and 11 are provided with professional advice and assistance in choosing popular specialties."Measures to support specialists working in the production sector have also been taken. Resource centers in the "Competence Development Factory" format have been opened in colleges, and the "Employer Day" project has been launched. Job fairs have also been organized. This year, more than 20 thousand people will be covered in Astana within the framework of the state program, including 12 thousand young people.Free confirmation of professional qualifications in the IT field. Currently, due to the rapid development of the digital economy, the number of specialists wishing to work in the field of information technology is increasing. In this regard, a voucher system has been launched through the Career Enbek platform, which allows you to confirm your professional qualifications for free. Within the framework of this program, you can get a certificate in the field of network administrator, system analyst, information security engineer and other popular IT specialties,” says Olzhas Omar.How does the program work?1. The Labor Mobility Center advises on choosing a specialty.2. The application is submitted using the Career Enbek platform using an electronic signature.3. After the application is approved, the voucher will be available in your personal account.4. The candidate passes the exam and receives a certificate confirming their professional qualifications.“A youth internship program for graduates of colleges and universities is being implemented in Kazakhstan. This program allows young specialists to gain their first work experience. According to the terms of the program, the duration of the youth internship is up to 12 months, the salary is 117,960 tenge, and the age of participants should not exceed 35. According to the results of last year, 567 employers applied for 3,353 jobs, and currently there are 3,319 vacancies for graduates.In addition, the process of internships and training for students has become easier and more accessible. The Enbek.kz portal allows employers to easily find students and interns. To do this, first you need to register on the Enbek.kz website and publish a vacancy marked "Professional experience". Then the employer can select students and invite them to an interview. At the next stage, an online contract is concluded with the educational institution, and the student undergoes an internship. The employer maintains an electronic diary of the intern and monitors its results. This system allows students to gain initial work experience, and employers to train future specialists," says the director of the Labor Mobility Center.In addition, the state offers a free vocational training program for unemployed citizens in accordance with the request of employers. The training period under the program lasts from 1 to 6 months. Students will receive a scholarship of 43,574 tenge and material assistance in the amount of 7,864 tenge.Training is carried out on the basis of a four-party agreement concluded between the unemployed citizen, the employer, the educational institution and the Labor Mobility Center. The program is open to enterprises that are regular taxpayers, have no salary arrears and have been operating for at least 1 year. Applications are accepted in the "Vocational Training" section of the Enbek.kz portal.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/933982

It became known what social assistance will be provided to low-income families in Astana. Acting Deputy Head of the Department of Employment and Social Protection Bolat Zhumadil said this at a briefing in the capital's Communications Service, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.According to the speaker, the poverty line is calculated as 70% of the minimum subsistence level established in the regions, cities of republican significance and Astana."The monthly social assistance is assigned on the basis of conditional and unconditional cash payments. Unconditional cash assistance is received by families without able-bodied members. "The assistance is provided to low-income single and (or) single people with limited opportunities to participate in employment assistance measures, that is, due to reaching the retirement age established in paragraph 1 of Article 207 of the Social Code, having a disability of the first or second group, having a disease that may result in a temporary incapacity for work of more than two months, low-income families that do not have any able-bodied people or the only able-bodied member is a child under three years old, a child with a disability, a person with a disability of the first or second group, or an elderly person in need of care and assistance from a third party," the speaker said.According to the head of the department, conditional cash assistance is paid to families that have at least one able-bodied member who can get a job."To the amount assigned under the Social Security Act, an additional payment in the amount of 1.5 monthly calculation indices is paid on a monthly basis for each child from 1 to 6 years old (inclusive). In 2025, the additional payment will be 5,898 tenge per month.Applications for the social assistance program are made once a quarter. In 2024, a total of 2,614 families, including 13,269 people, were assigned social assistance programs in Astana, and about 1.8 billion tenge were paid. Including: conditional cash assistance - 1,429 families (8,393 people); unconditional cash assistance – for 1185 families (4846 people).Among the able-bodied people: unemployed – 45 people, employed at the time of application – 1610 people, people caring for children, children with disabilities, people with disabilities of groups 1 and 2, and the elderly – 1897 people,” says Bolat Zhumadil.In 2024, 76 people from among the unemployed were covered by active employment measures:- placed in permanent jobs – 53 people;- for public works – 14 people;- for youth practice – 1 person;- vocational training – 5 people;- 3 people received grants to open their own businesses.“The share of employment of able-bodied members of recipients of the conditional cash assistance (CCA) in 2024 was 64.9%.Also, In 2025, the activities of precinct commissions were digitized, which, based on a study of the material situation, issue a conclusion on the need for families to provide social assistance. The FSM social mobile application was created for these commissions. Its advantages are: - geolocation determination (the exact geographical location of the applicant); - simplification of the procedure for making quick decisions and issuing conclusions; - the formal approach to conducting research and making decisions has been eliminated,” said the Acting Deputy Head of the Department of Employment and Social Protection at a briefing in the Communications Service.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/933989

The implementation of the state program for major repairs of apartment buildings in the capital, including the modernization of fire safety systems, continues. Under the program, homeowners can receive interest-free financing for a period of 7 to 15 years to carry out the necessary work, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.The following documents are required to submit an application:* Obtaining an act of inspection of the condition of the fire extinguishing system;* Submitting the issue for discussion by the Chamber Council;* Determine the source of financing: MIB savings, targeted contributions or budget funds.Comprehensive repairs are carried out if the following documents are available:* Project documentation and cost estimates;* Approved service providers;* Responsible persons for accepting work are appointed.The decision to carry out the work is made at the general meeting of owners if there is a quorum of more than 50%.On questions about participation in the state program, you can contact Orken Kala LLP, which provides information and advisory assistance to residents. The organization is located at: Astana, Republic Avenue, 32. Working hours: 8:30-18:00 (lunch break: 13:00–14:30).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/933994

The Musical Young Spectator Theater of the Astana City Akimat hosted another performance in the drama genre called S.O.S., dedicated to the prevention of drug addiction and combating drug crime, the official website of the capital's Akimat reports.The work of playwright Madina Omarova shows one of the most pressing issues in modern society - drug addiction and its consequences - through the tragedy of one family."Drug addiction is the biggest disease of today. That is why we called this social drama S.O.S. Thus, by sounding the alarm to the public, we will make our contribution to the prevention of drug addiction. After all, it is inherent in human psychology, like our main character, to be imitative and interested in a lot of money. Especially teenagers who have not yet learned to distinguish right from wrong are at a loss. Drug addiction and the drug business will never lead to anything good, only darkness awaits those who embark on this path. We wanted to convey this to the audience,” said the production director of the play, a cultural figure Aman Gumarov.In the play, the main character Aibar is played by Bibol Baigarayev, Abzal Arapov, and the role of Aibarsha is played by Aruzhan Bagzat and Arelana Amangeldieva. The role of the mother is played by Mayra Omar and Akniet Zamzat, holders of the Order of "Kurmet". The role of the leader of the drug trafficking group is played by Kazbek Eskara.It should be noted that the play was presented within the framework of the implementation of a comprehensive plan to combat drug crime in the capital and the campaign "Astana - a city without drugs" to prevent drug addiction. According to the audience, S.O.S. justified the trust and purpose entrusted to it. The performance was so popular with the young people that they came to see the performance for the second time. Every year, on the first Thursday of February, World Election Day is celebrated, which was approved at the General Conference of Election Administrators held in Budapest in September 2005. As part of the celebration of World Election Day, the Astana city territorial election commission has developed a schedule for holding World Election Day from January 28 to February 5, in which all district territorial election commissions participated, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.Meetings were held with the city's youth leaders on the theme of "World Election Day".The main goal is to form an active civic position among young people, respect for democratic values, a sense of the importance of elections and responsibility for their choices, and the skills of active participation in the electoral process.The event was devoted to the basic democratic principles, the rights and obligations of voters. Participants received explanations about the basics of the electoral legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the functioning of the electoral system, and the possibilities of civic participation in governing the country. This contributed to increasing the level of legal awareness of young people and forming their active civic position.The seminars were held in an interactive format using modern technologies, which allowed students to participate in the learning process as much as possible. Thanks to the interactive monitor and a special system, participants were able to answer quiz questions directly from their phones, and the winners with the best results were determined according to the results. In addition, according to the results of the quiz, a student who demonstrated deep knowledge in the field of constitutional law of the Republic of Kazakhstan, gave comprehensive answers, and demonstrated high preparation was specially noted.The purpose of the event was to deepen knowledge in the subject of Constitutional Law, with an emphasis on the right of every citizen to choose and be elected. The most active and knowledgeable students were awarded prizes and certificates for participation.According to the results of the meetings, the gathered students and seminar participants unanimously expressed their opinion about the high level of knowledge of the youth about the electoral system as an institution of a democratic society, their readiness to participate in elections in order to fulfill their civic duty, and their desire to solve public problems, understand the importance of participation in elections and voting procedures.As part of the celebration of World Election Day, six events were held across the city from January 28 to February 5, 2025, in which 322 university and college students participated.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/933997

Astana athletes have become prize-winners at the Asian Road Cycling Championship, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.The 44th Asian Championship is being held in Phitsanulok, Thailand.On the first day of the competition, a mixed relay race (42.8 km) in the "elite" category was held. The Kazakh team showed the best results in this competition and won a gold medal. The silver medal went to the Japanese team, and the bronze medal went to the Hong Kong team. Among the winners was Dmitry Gruzdev, an athlete from Astana.In addition, the Kazakh youth team won silver in the mixed relay race (21.4 km). Murat Kuitenov from the capital performed successfully in the team.It should be noted that cyclists from 27 countries are participating in the Asian Championship. The continental championship will end on February 16.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/934012

The Musical Young Spectator Theater of the Astana City Akimat hosted another performance in the drama genre called S.O.S., dedicated to the prevention of drug addiction and combating drug crime, the official website of the capital's Akimat reports.The work of playwright Madina Omarova shows one of the most pressing issues in modern society - drug addiction and its consequences - through the tragedy of one family."Drug addiction is the biggest disease of today. That is why we called this social drama S.O.S. Thus, by sounding the alarm to the public, we will make our contribution to the prevention of drug addiction. After all, it is inherent in human psychology, like our main character, to be imitative and interested in a lot of money. Especially teenagers who have not yet learned to distinguish right from wrong are at a loss. Drug addiction and the drug business will never lead to anything good, only darkness awaits those who embark on this path. We wanted to convey this to the audience,” said the production director of the play, a cultural figure Aman Gumarov.In the play, the main character Aibar is played by Bibol Baigarayev, Abzal Arapov, and the role of Aibarsha is played by Aruzhan Bagzat and Arelana Amangeldieva. The role of the mother is played by Mayra Omar and Akniet Zamzat, holders of the Order of "Kurmet". The role of the leader of the drug trafficking group is played by Kazbek Eskara.It should be noted that the play was presented within the framework of the implementation of a comprehensive plan to combat drug crime in the capital and the campaign "Astana - a city without drugs" to prevent drug addiction. According to the audience, S.O.S. justified the trust and purpose entrusted to it. The performance was so popular with the young people that they came to see the performance for the second time. Every year, on the first Thursday of February, World Election Day is celebrated, which was approved at the General Conference of Election Administrators held in Budapest in September 2005. As part of the celebration of World Election Day, the Astana city territorial election commission has developed a schedule for holding World Election Day from January 28 to February 5, in which all district territorial election commissions participated, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.Meetings were held with the city's youth leaders on the theme of "World Election Day".The main goal is to form an active civic position among young people, respect for democratic values, a sense of the importance of elections and responsibility for their choices, and the skills of active participation in the electoral process.The event was devoted to the basic democratic principles, the rights and obligations of voters. Participants received explanations about the basics of the electoral legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the functioning of the electoral system, and the possibilities of civic participation in governing the country. This contributed to increasing the level of legal awareness of young people and forming their active civic position.The seminars were held in an interactive format using modern technologies, which allowed students to participate in the learning process as much as possible. Thanks to the interactive monitor and a special system, participants were able to answer quiz questions directly from their phones, and the winners with the best results were determined according to the results. In addition, according to the results of the quiz, a student who demonstrated deep knowledge in the field of constitutional law of the Republic of Kazakhstan, gave comprehensive answers, and demonstrated high preparation was specially noted.The purpose of the event was to deepen knowledge in the subject of Constitutional Law, with an emphasis on the right of every citizen to choose and be elected. The most active and knowledgeable students were awarded prizes and certificates for participation.According to the results of the meetings, the gathered students and seminar participants unanimously expressed their opinion about the high level of knowledge of the youth about the electoral system as an institution of a democratic society, their readiness to participate in elections in order to fulfill their civic duty, and their desire to solve public problems, understand the importance of participation in elections and voting procedures.As part of the celebration of World Election Day, six events were held across the city from January 28 to February 5, 2025, in which 322 university and college students participated.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/934068

Akim of Astana Zhenis Kasymbek wrote on his Instagram page about the investment projects being implemented for the city's economy, the official website of the capital's akimat reports. “We will continue to attract private investment to the development of the city. For example, in 2024, 1.9 trillion tenge of investment was attracted to the city's economy, which is 13% more than in 2023. The growth of industrial production in the capital exceeded 6.7%, reaching 2.5 trillion tenge, and the growth in the manufacturing industry was 9.8%. I held a meeting of the Investment Staff, where we considered a number of proposals from investors. For example, we considered projects that included the construction of a service center for servicing electric locomotives, a solid waste sorting and recycling complex, multi-level parking lots, as well as plants for the production of steel pipes, spiral cables and autoclaved aerated concrete. For example, the M Clinic company presented a project for the construction of a multidisciplinary clinic, and the French company ALSTOM plans to build a service center for servicing electric locomotives. The center will service 250 freight and 119 passenger electric locomotives. The total amount of investments in the proposed projects is approximately 215 billion tenge. Their implementation period is set for the period from 2025 to 2030. The implementation of these projects will allow creating permanent jobs. We hold meetings of the regional investment headquarters on a regular basis. "We consider each project individually and provide comprehensive support to investors," wrote Zhenis Kasymbek. Since April 5 this year, mopeds have been officially considered mechanical vehicles. Therefore, a number of documents are required to use them, the official website of the Astana akimat reports. Starting April 5, 2025, to use mopeds, you will need to register with the police, have a driver's license of categories A1, A or B, pass a technical inspection, and have a civil liability insurance policy. To register, you must apply to the Specialized Public Service Center with the following documents: an identity card (electronic version is also available), technical documentation or technical specifications of the moped. After that, you must fill out an application and, after inspecting the moped, pay the required state fee. Starting April 5, 2025, you will not be able to drive unregistered mopeds and ride without a driver's license of categories A1, A or B. To avoid such difficulties, register your moped in advance You need to register and get a driver's license.    Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/934117

At the 9th Asian Winter Games, the Kazakh national team won a silver medal in the 2000-meter short track medley relay, the official website of the capital's akimat reports. As part of the team, athletes from Astana - Adil Galiakhmetov and Yermek Malika - performed and contributed to the prize. Short track competitions were held in Harbin as part of the 9th Asian Winter Games. In the quarterfinals of the 2000-meter medley relay, the Kazakh team came first, ahead of the Japanese and Taipei teams, finishing in 2:45.431. In the semifinals, our athletes took second place and qualified for the final. In the final, the Kazakh team won the silver medal of the Asian Games and took second place.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/934228

By October 1, Uzbekistan will send 16 billion cubic meters of water to Kazakhstan. This is 1 billion cubic meters more than last year.The Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nurzhan Nurzhigitov and the Minister of Water Resources of Uzbekistan Shavkat Khamraev reached an agreement on this at the 12th meeting of the joint working group on deepening bilateral water cooperation.The parties noted that 15 billion cubic meters of water were sent to Kazakhstan during the last water management season (October 2023 - October 2024). Thus, this year this volume is expected to increase by 1 billion cubic meters.Also, the Uzbek side will help ensure stable water supply through the Dostyk canal during this year's irrigation season.In addition, the ministers agreed to carry out joint repair work on interstate canals. This will improve the quality of water supply to farmers in the Turkestan region of Kazakhstan and the Jizzakh region of Uzbekistan."Another topic discussed at the meeting was the issue of automating water metering on the Syrdarya River. Earlier, we identified the first 10 points where the metering system will be installed. 5 points in each country. Today we agreed on the terms of reference for developing a feasibility study for the project. A meeting of a joint working group with representatives of international organizations will be held in February to discuss joint actions," said Nurzhan Nurzhigitov, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/931530

As part of the implementation of the instructions of the Head of State, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation is actively working to attract foreign companies engaged in the development of water-saving technologies to our country.In particular, Kazakh Invest national Together with the company, two Turkish and one Chinese company are implementing three projects to launch the production of sprinkler irrigation machines in Kazakhstan.In addition, this year it is planned to open two factories for the production of drip irrigation equipment in the Turkestan region together with Chinese companies.Today, four domestic factories producing water-saving technologies operate in Kazakhstan. This is a factory producing sprinkler irrigation machines in the city of Astana, two factories producing drip irrigation equipment in the Turkestan region and Almaty, and one enterprise producing both types of water-saving systems in the Turkestan region.“At a recent expanded meeting of the government, the Head of State once again emphasized the importance of attracting foreign technologies and investments in the water sector of Kazakhstan. Today, our ministry is creating all the necessary conditions in the form of subsidies to encourage farmers to switch to modern water-saving technologies. "These measures made it possible to introduce water-saving systems on 158 thousand hectares of arable land last year," noted Berikbol Mandibayev, Director of the Department for the Development of Water-Saving Technologies of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/931796

The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, in cooperation with the Islamic Development Bank, plans to build a new reservoir in Zhambyl region. In addition, 76 canals and 1 existing reservoir will be repaired.In particular, 18 canals will be restored in Baizak district, 1 canal in Talas district, 11 canals in Sarysu district, 1 canal in Merki district, and 45 canals in Shu district. Meanwhile, the Karakonyz reservoir in Kordai district will be reconstructed. A new Akmola reservoir will be built in the Baizak district.The reconstruction and construction of reservoirs will improve the quality of water supply to 9,300 hectares of land. Meanwhile, the repair of 76 canals will improve the water supply to 24.7 thousand hectares of arable land in the region.“In addition, this year, it is planned to repair sections of 7 canals with a length of 67 kilometers in the region. Last year, 69 kilometers of canals were repaired. This will improve the quality of irrigation water supply to 13 thousand hectares of arable land,” said Kudaibergen Korganbayev, Director of the Department for the Development of Water Resources Facilities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/933215

The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation plans to organize advanced training courses this year to retrain about a thousand water management specialists.In particular, the ministry has reached an agreement with the Chinese company Power China on conducting advanced training courses for Kazakhstani specialists in the PRC. In April, 30 people will go to China, followed by several groups of 25 people. The courses will be held every quarter. A total of 105 specialists will participate in it.Let us recall that last year more than 500 water workers underwent advanced training courses at specialized centers. This is 12% more than the initial plan."Training and retraining of specialists is an important direction for the modernization of the water sector of our country. On the instructions of the Head of State, the National University of Water Resources and Irrigation was opened in the city of Taraz, where about 200 students study. Our ministry has created a sectoral council on professional qualifications that will develop professional standards for the water sector. On its basis, Kazakhstani higher education institutions will update their educational programs,"- said Didar Zhanibekovich, Head of the Department of Human Resources Development in Water Resources of the Department of Science and Innovation of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/933226

A break is a hole in a dam that was not closed during the construction of a hydraulic structure, intended for water flow, or a hole in a dam that appeared as a result of its failure.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/933233

The main volume of surface water resources is formed due to the flow of local and transboundary rivers.More about this in the next issue of our “Business Break” column, the head of the State Accounting and Water Cadastre Department of the Committee for Regulation, Protection and Use of Water Resources, Yerlan Zhumabayev, told us.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/933968

At a plenary session held on February 5, 2025, the Majilis deputies approved the Agreement between the governments of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan on regulating the activities of the "Central Asia" International Industrial Cooperation Center.It will be located near the "Atameken" checkpoints in Kazakhstan and "Gulistan" in Uzbekistan. It will include production sites, warehouses and transport infrastructure. This will allow to increase the speed of cargo transportation, reduce logistics costs, reduce the number of participants in the supply chain, reduce the final cost of products for consumers, increase the speed of delivery and develop production cooperation within the "North-South" corridor."According to the agreement, the total area of ​​​​the Center is 100 hectares, of which 50 hectares belong to Kazakhstan and 50 hectares to Uzbekistan. A certain territory will be given the status of a regional industrial zone. The infrastructure of the Center will be built at the expense of extrabudgetary funds,” said Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliev at the plenary session.The Minister noted that the Turkestan regional akimat organized an open competition and selected the main investor who will invest in the development of the Center’s internal and external infrastructure. Currently, the investor is developing design and estimate documentation to provide the Center with the necessary infrastructure facilities.Technical and construction work is scheduled to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026, and the official opening of the center is planned for the first half of 2027.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/931917

The Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Arman Shakkaliev, met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Kazakhstan, Han Chunlin, who recently began his diplomatic mission. The parties discussed the prospects for expanding trade and economic cooperation, as well as mutual cooperation in the field of international electronic platforms.At the meeting, the two sides focused on the development of online trade. During the conversation, successful initiatives on the platforms of such leading Chinese marketplaces as JD.com, Alibaba and Douyin were reviewed. The national pavilion of Kazakhstan on the Alibaba platform, launched in 2022, brought together 290 Kazakhstani companies and presented more than 7,500 types of goods. The total sales volume on this platform exceeded 260 million US dollars. In 2023, the Kazakhstan pavilion on the JD.com platform was opened, presenting more than 60 types of products. The number of subscribers to the platform has exceeded 960 million, and sales of Kazakh goods on JD.com have increased from 1 million yuan in 2023 to 1.3 million yuan in 2024.Arman Shakkaliev noted that the bilateral trade turnover reached a historic high in 2024. The minister said that he intends to actively diversify Kazakhstan's exports and expand the range of supplied products.In turn, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Kazakhstan, Han Chunlin, announced positive dynamics in trade relations.“According to the General Administration of Customs of China, in 2024, the volume of bilateral trade between Kazakhstan and China reached 43.8 billion US dollars. Kazakhstan's exports to China amounted to 15.8 billion US dollars, an increase of 9%. "This trend confirms our confident step towards realizing our ambitious goal of doubling trade turnover in the future," the diplomat said.The ambassador also proposed expanding cooperation in the fields of energy, agriculture, cross-border trade and services. He invited Kazakhstani entrepreneurs to participate in the China International Import Expo, which will be held in July this year."This year, we will organize seven specialized zones. They are a production unit, clean energy, smart vehicles, digital technologies, a healthy lifestyle, medicine and environmentally friendly products of the agricultural and industrial complex,” said Han Chunlin.In addition, the parties discussed the creation of a modern infrastructure for online trade, including the development of warehouses.To further strengthen bilateral cooperation, Kazakhstan will conduct a number of trade and economic missions in 2025 and participate in the largest exhibitions in China. The Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliev, during a working visit to the Kostanay region, visited several facilities in the region and got acquainted with the development of the local industry.The Minister visited the KIA automobile plant, where he got acquainted with the construction of a new production facility capable of producing 70 thousand cars per year. He also visited the KamLitkz plant, which produces cast iron automotive components for trucks. The Minister noted that such enterprises play an important role in the further development of the regional industry.He also did not ignore the "Bayan Sulu" confectionery factory, which has become a symbol of Kostanay and is considered the pride of domestic production. Since 1974, the factory has been producing more than 240 tons of products per day, offering a wide range of confectionery products. In turn, Arman Shakkaliev proposed to introduce the factory's products to the Iranian market as part of the trade and economic mission of Kazakhstan to Tehran in February."Expanding the sales geography will help the factory increase its capacity and support the promotion of the "Made in KZ" brand in the international arena," the Minister of Trade noted.The minister also visited the new factory of "Milkh" LLP, which produces products under the "Novy Den" brand, in addition to popular cheeses and cottage cheese. According to Arman Shakkaliev, there is a high demand for Kazakhstani dairy products. In this regard, the minister noted the importance of supporting domestic production.In addition, he visited the "Sayakhat" market, which was renovated in accordance with the Road Map. Modernization will improve trade and consumer service conditions. This year, 3 markets in Kostanay will be renovated.During his visit to Kostanay, the minister met with business representatives of the region and answered questions about state support for trade entities and tax reform. Arman Shakkaliev reported on measures of state assistance for trade entities, including subsidizing interest rates on loans for the construction and modernization of trade facilities. For this purpose, 5.27 billion tenge has been allocated from the budget. Currently, a pool of 22 projects has been created in Kostanay region by the "Damu" fund, 18 of which have been approved. Under 6 projects, entrepreneurs have received loans from second-tier banks for 529 million tenge, of which 57 million tenge are subsidized.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/933704

The Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Arman Shakkaliev, met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Kazakhstan, Han Chunlin, who recently began his diplomatic mission. The parties discussed the prospects for expanding trade and economic cooperation, as well as mutual cooperation in the field of international electronic platforms.At the meeting, the two sides focused on the development of online trade. During the conversation, successful initiatives on the platforms of such leading Chinese marketplaces as JD.com, Alibaba and Douyin were reviewed. The national pavilion of Kazakhstan on the Alibaba platform, launched in 2022, brought together 290 Kazakhstani companies and presented more than 7,500 types of goods. The total sales volume on this platform exceeded 260 million US dollars. In 2023, the Kazakhstan pavilion on the JD.com platform was opened, presenting more than 60 types of products. The number of subscribers to the platform has exceeded 960 million, and sales of Kazakh goods on JD.com have increased from 1 million yuan in 2023 to 1.3 million yuan in 2024.Arman Shakkaliev noted that the bilateral trade turnover reached a historic high in 2024. The minister said that he intends to actively diversify Kazakhstan's exports and expand the range of supplied products.In turn, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Kazakhstan, Han Chunlin, announced positive dynamics in trade relations.“According to the General Administration of Customs of China, in 2024, the volume of bilateral trade between Kazakhstan and China reached 43.8 billion US dollars. Kazakhstan's exports to China amounted to 15.8 billion US dollars, an increase of 9%. "This trend confirms our confident step towards realizing our ambitious goal of doubling trade turnover in the future," the diplomat said.The ambassador also proposed expanding cooperation in the fields of energy, agriculture, cross-border trade and services. He invited Kazakhstani entrepreneurs to participate in the China International Import Expo, which will be held in July this year."This year, we will organize seven specialized zones. They are a production unit, clean energy, smart vehicles, digital technologies, a healthy lifestyle, medicine and environmentally friendly products of the agricultural and industrial complex,” said Han Chunlin.In addition, the parties discussed the creation of a modern infrastructure for online trade, including the development of warehouses.To further strengthen bilateral cooperation, Kazakhstan will conduct a number of trade and economic missions in 2025 and participate in the largest exhibitions in China. The Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliev, during a working visit to the Kostanay region, visited several facilities in the region and got acquainted with the development of the local industry.The Minister visited the KIA automobile plant, where he got acquainted with the construction of a new production facility capable of producing 70 thousand cars per year. He also visited the KamLitkz plant, which produces cast iron automotive components for trucks. The Minister noted that such enterprises play an important role in the further development of the regional industry.He also did not ignore the "Bayan Sulu" confectionery factory, which has become a symbol of Kostanay and is considered the pride of domestic production. Since 1974, the factory has been producing more than 240 tons of products per day, offering a wide range of confectionery products. In turn, Arman Shakkaliev proposed to introduce the factory's products to the Iranian market as part of the trade and economic mission of Kazakhstan to Tehran in February."Expanding the sales geography will help the factory increase its capacity and support the promotion of the "Made in KZ" brand in the international arena," the Minister of Trade noted.The minister also visited the new factory of "Milkh" LLP, which produces products under the "Novy Den" brand, in addition to popular cheeses and cottage cheese. According to Arman Shakkaliev, there is a high demand for Kazakhstani dairy products. In this regard, the minister noted the importance of supporting domestic production.In addition, he visited the "Sayakhat" market, which was renovated in accordance with the Road Map. Modernization will improve trade and consumer service conditions. This year, 3 markets in Kostanay will be renovated.During his visit to Kostanay, the minister met with business representatives of the region and answered questions about state support for trade entities and tax reform. Arman Shakkaliev reported on measures of state assistance for trade entities, including subsidizing interest rates on loans for the construction and modernization of trade facilities. For this purpose, 5.27 billion tenge has been allocated from the budget. Currently, a pool of 22 projects has been created in Kostanay region by the "Damu" fund, 18 of which have been approved. Under 6 projects, entrepreneurs have received loans from second-tier banks for 529 million tenge, of which 57 million tenge are subsidized.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/934164