Within the framework of implementing the "Clean Kazakhstan" ecological culture development concept, a republican "Snow Landing" campaign was held in the Oktyabrskoye village of the city of Lisakovsk.The event involved students from the Lisakovsk Technical College, volunteers, activists of the Youth Resource Center, civil servants, as well as employees of the Lisakovsk City Emergency Department, with a total of about 30 people mobilized.During the campaign, participants assisted single-living pensioners by clearing snow from their yards and surrounding areas. Such initiatives are aimed at fostering ecological culture among the region's youth, developing the volunteer movement, and strengthening social responsibility.According to the organizers, the "Snow Landing" campaign not only improves the sanitary conditions of settlements during the winter season but also provides tangible support to citizens in vulnerable social categories.The mentioned campaigns will continue in the future within the framework of the "Clean Kazakhstan" concept.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1155362?lang=kk

A new draft of the Constitution has been submitted to the Republic of Kazakhstan as part of the constitutional reform planned for 2026. The new draft Constitution is an important step towards modernizing the legal system in the country and strengthening the protection of citizens' rights and freedoms. One of the main innovations of the draft Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan is the declaration of human rights and freedoms as the main priority of the state for the first time in the new Preamble. This norm determines that the ultimate goal of state activity is to ensure the life, rights and freedoms of a person. This change is aimed at strengthening the principles of Kazakhstan as a state based on the rule of law and making human values the core of state policy. The priority given to human rights at the constitutional level is an important foundation that directly affects the activities of state bodies, legislative and executive decisions. The 2026 constitutional reform will contribute to increasing mutual responsibility between society and the state, strengthening the legal protection of citizens, and establishing democratic values. This initiative is seen as an important milestone on the path to creating a fair, transparent, and people-oriented public administration system in Kazakhstan. The draft new Constitution meets the modern requirements of the country's development and is aimed at ensuring the sustainable development and social harmony of Kazakhstan.

A new draft of the Constitution has been developed in the Republic of Kazakhstan as part of the constitutional reform planned for 2026. This draft is aimed at further strengthening the country's political and legal system, upholding the fundamental principles of the state, and ensuring the sustainable development of society. One of the main innovations of the new draft Constitution is the inclusion of the sovereignty and independence, unitary nature and territorial integrity of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the category of unchangeable, inviolable values. These principles have been clearly enshrined in law as the basis for the development of the state and have been defined as the main national values that remain beyond any constitutional changes. This initiative is a long-term strategic step aimed at strengthening the statehood and unity of Kazakhstan, protecting the integrity and independence of the country. Constitutional reform will contribute to ensuring national security, increasing the stability of the state governance system, and strengthening citizens' confidence in the future of the country. In addition, the new draft Constitution lays the foundation for developing the principles of a legal state, ensuring the rule of law, and maintaining public harmony. These changes are seen as an important step towards strengthening Kazakhstan's internal stability and international reputation. The 2026 constitutional reform is a historically significant initiative designed to preserve Kazakhstan's achievements on the path to independence and create a solid legal foundation for future generations.

The 2026 constitutional reform is an important step in modernizing the country's legal and political system. The live broadcast of all sessions under the reform ensured the transparency of the state decision-making process and allowed for active participation of society. This approach is aimed at strengthening trust between the authorities and the population. The main thrust of the new Constitution is a focus on people and sustainable development of the country. The document identifies the protection of citizens' rights and freedoms, creating conditions for their full potential, as a key priority. The ultimate goal of state activity is to increase human well-being and improve the quality of life. In addition, the New Constitution reflects the historical and cultural values of the people. It is aimed at preserving national identity, strengthening social harmony and unity. The demands and views of the people are taken into account, and the common values of society are fixed at the legal level. The reform also places special emphasis on strengthening the efficiency of the power system. Improving the quality of public administration, improving decision-making mechanisms, and strengthening accountability are important outcomes of the new constitutional changes. The 2026 constitutional reform is a process of modernization based on transparency, putting human interests first, and aimed at the long-term development of the country.

The constitutional reform to be implemented in 2026 will mark a new stage in the country's development. The main feature of the new Constitution is the prioritization of the interests of the person, not the state. This principle is based on the fundamental philosophical principle that "the state is for the person." The new version expands human rights and prioritizes their implementation in real life. In particular, modern legal guarantees such as the absolute right to life, the "Miranda Rule", and digital privacy are introduced. These changes are aimed at strengthening the freedom and security of citizens. The reform will raise citizens' participation in public life to a new level. It will ensure the participation of the population in the decision-making process not only through elections, but also through regular dialogue, people's councils, and feedback mechanisms. This will strengthen trust between the authorities and society. In the social sphere, special attention is paid to human capital, ecology, and social assistance. In economic policy, the social responsibility of business is strengthened and the principle of fair distribution of benefits is established. The protection of property rights is reviewed on the basis of balance and public interest. In addition, the new Constitution is aimed at strengthening national identity. Relying on the historical heritage of the Great Steppe and forming a patriotism based on responsibility are identified as important pillars of the country's long-term development. The 2026 constitutional reform is not just a legal update, but a strategic step towards creating a just, transparent, and humane state.

Washington, D.C., February 4, 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev took part in the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial Conference at the invitation of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.The event was attended by representatives from more than 50 countries and executives of Kazakhstan`s mining companies, and featured remarks by U.S. Vice President JD Vance.During the conference, participants exchanged views on diversifying and strengthening global supply chains for critical minerals, as well as on enhancing international cooperation in their extraction, processing, and logistics.In his remarks, Foreign Minister shared with Kazakhstan’s potential in the field of critical minerals and the country’s readiness to make a practical contribution to building reliable and resilient global supply chains. He emphasized that Kazakhstan possesses substantial mineral resources, a developed industrial base for their processing, modern infrastructure, a stable political system, and a predictable regulatory environment.It was noted that Kazakhstan is capable of supplying finished products derived from 20 of the 60 critical minerals included in the list of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which are in demand in strategic sectors of the global economy.Special attention was given to the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding on Critical Minerals between Kazakhstan and the United States, signed following the visit of the Head of State to Washington, DC, in November 2025. This document became the first agreement of its kind in Central Asia and provides for the development of processing capacities in Kazakhstan, technology transfer, and expanded access of Kazakh products to the U.S. market.The conference brought together more than 30 heads of foreign ministries and relevant agencies from G7 countries and member states of the Pax Silica initiative, as well as representatives of leading international companies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-pretoria/press/news/details/1160271?lang=kk

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At Institution No. 2 of the Department of the Penal System in Astana, an inspection of staff members’ personal vehicles was conducted to ensure compliance with traffic rules and prevent road accidents. The main objective of the event was to monitor the condition of vehicles used by staff, provide guidance on safe driving, and draw attention to each driver’s responsibility for adhering to traffic regulations.During the inspection, particular attention was paid to the following:technical condition of vehicles, including brakes, lights, alarms, and tires;presence of necessary documents (driver’s license, insurance policy, registration papers);compliance with vehicle operation rules within the institution’s premises and on public roads;identification of possible traffic violations and conducting preventive discussions with staff.Each driver was reminded of the legal requirements for road safety, the importance of regular vehicle maintenance, adherence to speed limits, attentiveness while driving, and responsibility when transporting passengers.As a result of the inspection, certain technical deficiencies were identified and placed under staff control for correction, while driver discipline and responsibility were strengthened.Thus, the inspection of staff personal vehicles contributed to reducing the risk of traffic accidents, improving discipline among personnel, and enhancing overall safety within the institution and on the roads of Astana.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duisastana/press/news/details/1155198?lang=kk

Employees of the Department of the Penal System of the city of Astana conducted a preventive lecture at institution No. 64 on compliance with fire safety requirements and instructions. The event was organized with the participation of employees of the Department of Emergency Situations of the city of Astana.During the lecture, the main fire safety requirements, the procedure for staff actions in case of emergencies, as well as measures to prevent fires were explained in detail. Particular attention was paid to practical skills in using primary fire extinguishing means, including fire extinguishers.The session was attended by the institution's employees and convicted persons working in the support staff. Such preventive measures are aimed at improving the level of fire safety, fostering responsibility for compliance with established norms, and reducing the risk of emergencies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duisastana/press/news/details/1155208?lang=kk

From January 28 to February 3, 2026, a joint operational and preventive event was held in Astana, aimed at preventing offenses and ensuring public safety.Within the framework of this event, the Almaty District Probation Service of the Department of the Penal System in Astana, together with district police inspectors of the Almaty District Police Department, conducted comprehensive inspections at the places of residence of individuals registered with the probation service. Preventive conversations were held with offenders to prevent repeat offenses and to explain the obligations and conditions of probation supervision.The comprehensive measures carried out by the probation service contribute to the timely identification and prevention of potential offenses by registered individuals. During the event, the Nura District Probation Service, together with district police inspectors, implemented a number of preventive measures aimed at promoting law-abiding behavior among offenders.As part of this work, the behavior of offenders, their compliance with legal requirements, norms of public order, ethical standards, as well as their attitude to work and society, were monitored. The operational and preventive measures had a positive impact on further adherence to probation conditions. Offenders not isolated from society were checked at their place of residence, with preventive and explanatory conversations conducted.Additionally, on January 28, 2026, the Baykonur District Probation Service, together with the Public Safety Department of the Baykonur District Police, conducted a preventive raid at the residences of registered offenders.The main purpose of the raid was to monitor compliance with the established rules of serving sentences, detect potential offenses, and conduct explanatory and preventive work to prevent unlawful actions. During the raid, offenders were explained the requirements of current legislation, and attention was drawn to the need for strict compliance with public order and legal requirements. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duisastana/press/news/details/1155189?lang=kk

Today, at the Regional Communications Service of the Kyzylorda Region, the Akim of Karmakshy District, Zhandos Erkinbek, held a briefing summarizing the results of work carried out in 2025 in the area of the district’s socio-economic development.During the briefing, the district akim provided a detailed overview of the work accomplished in agriculture, entrepreneurship, education, healthcare, the social sector, culture and sports, infrastructure, and housing construction.He also spoke about projects implemented in the areas of gasification, road repairs, modernization of power supply networks, and improvement of settlements.At the end of the meeting, the district akim answered questions from media representatives and shared his views on the key tasks and priority areas planned for the upcoming period.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-karmakshy/press/news/details/1155159?lang=kk

From 6 to 22 February 2026, Italy will host the XXV Winter Olympic Games. The main host cities will be Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. The decision to award the Games to these cities was made on 24 June 2019 at the 134th Session of the International Olympic Committee in Lausanne, Switzerland.For Italy, the upcoming Games will be the fourth in its history, while Milan will host the Winter Olympics for the first time. Cortina d’Ampezzo, in turn, already has Olympic experience — it was here that the VII Winter Olympic Games were held in 1956.As part of the national team of the Republic of Kazakhstan at the 2026 Olympic Games, the country will also be represented by National Guard servicemen of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan — military personnel who successfully combine military service with performances at the highest level of international sport.Yuliya Galysheva: Experience and Olympic LegacyOne of the leaders of the national team is Senior Sports Instructor of the Sports Team Training Center of the National Guard, Senior Lieutenant Yuliya Galysheva — one of the most decorated athletes in the country in the freestyle moguls discipline.In 2017, she won gold at the Winter Universiade in Almaty and also claimed gold and silver medals at the Winter Asian Games in Sapporo. In December of the same year, Galysheva performed successfully at World Cup stages, winning silver and gold medals in China.A special place in her career is held by the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang, where Yuliya Galysheva won a bronze medal in moguls. This achievement became Kazakhstan’s first-ever Olympic medal in freestyle skiing. In 2019, she confirmed her high status by becoming a world champion in Park City, USA, and a medalist at World Cup stages.Abzal Azhgaliev: Consistency and Speed on IceIn short track speed skating events, Kazakhstan will be represented by Senior Sports Instructor of the Sports Team Training Center of the National Guard, Corporal Abzal Azhgaliev.In 2025, he became the Asian Games champion in the men’s 5,000-meter team relay and a silver medalist in the mixed relay. Earlier, in 2022, Azhgaliev won silver medals at World Cup stages in Montreal and Salt Lake City, demonstrating a high level of preparation on the international stage.The Young Generation of the Olympic TeamAmong the representatives of the National Guard are promising athletes of the new generation. Private Ilya Mizernykh, a soldier (rifleman) of Military Unit 5571, is a Kazakh ski jumper and the first-ever champion of the Winter Youth Olympic Games in the history of the country. By the time of the 2026 Olympics, he approaches the Games as one of the key athletes of the national team at the senior Olympic level.Another representative of Kazakhstan’s ski jumping school is Senior Specialist — Senior Instructor for Physical Training and Sports of the Sports Team Training Center of the National Guard, Private Danil Vasilyev. Over recent seasons, he has established himself as one of the most promising athletes in the country.In 2024–2025, Vasilyev became the first Kazakhstani athlete to win a stage of the FIS Cup, as well as a medalist at stages of the Summer Grand Prix and the FIS Cup. He also performed successfully in the prestigious Four Hills Tournament and, thanks to consistent results and accumulated FIS points, secured qualification for the Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo.It should be noted that the participation of law-enforcement servicemen in the XXV Winter Olympic Games is a vivid example of how military service, discipline, and professional sport complement one another. These athletes not only uphold the honor of the country on international arenas, but also serve as role models of determination, strength of spirit, and patriotism for the younger generation. Press Service of the National Guard Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1155153?lang=kk

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Ulaanbaatar, February 3, 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan A.Seitakynov held talks with the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Mongolia Lt. Gen. S.Ganbyamba.The meeting reviewed the current state of bilateral contacts and explored opportunities to deepen defense cooperation.Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continued joint efforts to strengthen the partnership.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-ulaanbaatar/press/news/details/1155120?lang=kk

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Prague, 4 February 2026 – The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kairat Abdrakhmanov, held a meeting with the Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic, Radek Vondráček. During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for further advancing the Kazakh–Czech interparliamentary dialogue, underscoring its important role in strengthening the overall framework of bilateral relations. The parties noted that active contacts between members of the two parliaments, including within the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, contribute to deepening political engagement, expanding economic and humanitarian ties, and promoting the exchange of legislative experience.In this context, particular attention was given to the draft of the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the development of which represents a logical continuation of the political and socio-economic reforms initiated by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The Czech side was provided with detailed information on the substance and objectives of the constitutional reforms aimed at further democratizing the political system, strengthening the role of Parliament, expanding checks and balances, and enhancing the protection of citizens’ rights and freedoms. It was emphasized that the ongoing transformations are designed to foster a sustainable and diversified economy, improve the effectiveness of public administration, and reinforce public trust in state institutions.The parties also exchanged views on regional and international issues and confirmed their mutual interest in further developing interparliamentary cooperation between Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic. In this regard, special importance is attached to the emerging Kazakhstan Friendship Group within the Czech legislature.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-prague/press/news/details/1155087?lang=kk

An extraordinary meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission on Crime Prevention was held under the chairmanship of Shymkent Mayor Gabit Syzdykbekov. The meeting was attended by heads of law enforcement and special agencies, maslikhat deputies, members of the Public Council, and media representatives. During the meeting, participants discussed the current crime situation in the city, the effectiveness of preventative measures, and issues of interdepartmental cooperation in ensuring public safety. Acting Head of the Shymkent City Police Department Arman Beisenbaev, Head of the City Department of the Committee on Legal Statistics and Special Records Orken Seitov, and Deputy City Prosecutor Rashid Amirov delivered reports on the agenda items. During the meeting, the city mayor noted that crime prevention must remain a key priority for government agencies. In light of the new Law "On Crime Prevention," he also emphasized the need to strengthen preventive measures at the local level, identify risks early, and implement a comprehensive approach. "The primary focus should be on the early detection of offenses. Prevention is the responsibility not only of law enforcement agencies but of the entire government apparatus. This work must be systematic and ongoing," noted Gabit Syzdykbekov. The mayor also emphasized the need to strengthen efforts to prevent serious crimes, including juvenile suicide. "Unfortunately, such tragic incidents do occur, and this cannot be denied. Their prevention is the responsibility not only of law enforcement agencies but of society as a whole. At home, it's parents, at school, it's teachers, and on the streets, every citizen bears responsibility. Therefore, it's necessary to conduct extensive information and awareness campaigns across all sectors. Strengthening prevention is especially important," the city mayor emphasized. Following the meeting, the city mayor issued a number of specific instructions to those responsible. Law enforcement agencies and district mayors were instructed to establish a systematic, collaborative, and coordinated approach. Press service of the Akim of Shymkent

An extraordinary meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission for the Prevention of Crimes was held under the chairmanship of the Mayor of Shymkent, Gabit Syzdykbekov. The meeting was attended by heads of law enforcement and special agencies, deputies of the Maslikhat, members of the Public Council, and representatives of the mass media. During the meeting, the participants considered the current crime situation in the city, the effectiveness of preventive measures being taken, as well as issues of interdepartmental interaction in ensuring public safety. The Acting Head of the Shymkent City Police Department Arman Beisenbayev, the Head of the City Department of the Committee for Legal Statistics and Special Accounting Orken Seitov, and the Deputy City Prosecutor Rashid Amirov made reports on the issues on the agenda. During the meeting, the city akim noted that crime prevention should remain one of the main priorities of state bodies. He also emphasized the need to strengthen preventive measures at the local level, identify threats at an early stage, and implement an integrated approach in connection with the entry into force of the new Law "On Crime Prevention". "The main emphasis should be placed on early detection of offenses. Prevention is a common task not only of law enforcement agencies, but also of the entire state apparatus. This work must be carried out systematically and consistently," said Gabit Syzdykbekov. The head of the megacity also noted the need to pay special attention to the prevention of serious offenses, including suicides among minors. "Unfortunately, such tragic situations occur in Shymkent, and this cannot be denied. Their prevention is the responsibility not only of law enforcement agencies, but of the entire society. At home - parents, at school - teachers, on the street - every citizen is responsible. Therefore, large-scale information and explanatory work should be carried out in all areas. Strengthening prevention is of great importance," the city mayor noted. The city akim assigned a number of specific tasks to those responsible. He instructed law enforcement agencies and district akims to create a system for each other and work together and in harmony. Press service of the Shymkent city mayor

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