Background: The Ministry of Intellectual Property of the Republic of Korea is the government authority responsible for implementing state policy in the field of intellectual property. The Ministry conducts international cooperation in the field of intellectual property, participates in the development and implementation of modern mechanisms for the protection of intellectual property rights, and promotes innovation and the commercialization of intellectual work products.The Korean delegation included Mr. Jung Ilnam, Director of the Trademark Dispute Resolution Division of the Intellectual Property Dispute Resolution Bureau of the Ministry of Intellectual Property of the Republic of Korea, as well as Mr. Kim Jaeyeon, Deputy Director of the respective division.During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues of bilateral cooperation in the field of intellectual property, including the development of institutional interaction, the exchange of experience in the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, and prospective areas for further cooperation.The participants noted the high level of cooperation between the two authorities and positively assessed the results of jointly conducted activities, including seminars, training programmes and expert consultations aimed at enhancing professional capacity and sharing best practices in the field of intellectual property.Particular attention was paid to preparations for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Intellectual Property of the Republic of Korea. The parties discussed key areas of future cooperation, including the organization of joint events, exchange of expert experience, development of human resources, and improvement of mechanisms for the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights.The parties also reviewed prospects for implementing new joint projects aimed at strengthening partnership relations and expanding cooperation between the two countries in the field of intellectual property.Following the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their mutual interest in further developing cooperation and expressed confidence that the forthcoming signing of the Memorandum would become an important step towards strengthening bilateral ties and creating additional opportunities for the implementation of joint initiatives in the field of intellectual property.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/1237836?lang=ru

Belgrade, June 9, 2026 – A meeting took place between the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Serbia, Madi Atamkulov, and the Head of the Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group in the National Assembly of Serbia, Borislav Antonijević, along with parliament member Aleksandar Čotrić.The parties discussed the current state and prospects of Kazakhstan-Serbia cooperation, expressing interest in further developing political and inter-parliamentary dialogue.The Kazakh ambassador informed the deputies about the political transformations in Kazakhstan, explaining their goals and objectives. Borislav Antonijević assured support from the Friendship Group and the Assembly for the developing dialogue with the friendly country of Kazakhstan, highlighting interest in enhancing relations across the entire spectrum of cooperation, particularly in agriculture.In turn, Aleksandar Čotrić highly praised the constitutional reforms implemented in Kazakhstan, emphasizing that the Kazakh experience holds practical interest for Serbian parliamentarians.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-belgrad/press/news/details/1237849?lang=ru

Ljubljana, June 8, 2026 – The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Slovenia Altay Abibullayev at a meeting with President of the Management Board of the Slovenian State Holding (Slovenski državni holding) Mr. Žiga Debeljak, presented an update on Kazakhstan's socioeconomic development, focusing on ongoing reforms aimed at diversifying the national economy and reducing its dependence on the oil and gas sector. The Ambassador discussed key sectors of the country's economy, including transport and logistics, energy, mining and metallurgy, agriculture, digital technology, and manufacturing, as well as measures to attract investment and develop non-resource exports.Special attention was paid to the activities of «Samruk-Kazyna» JSC as Kazakhstan's largest state investment holding, uniting national companies in energy, transport, logistics, telecommunications, and infrastructure.In turn, Ž.Debeljak introduced the Kazakh side to the structure and operating principles of Slovenski državni holding, the central institution for managing Slovenian state assets. He noted that the holding manages state shares in more than 50 companies representing sectors such as energy, finance, transport, infrastructure, tourism, and other economic sectors.The Slovenian interlocutor also discussed the holding's corporate management model, priorities for improving the efficiency of state assets, and the implementation of modern standards of corporate governance, digitalization, and sustainable development.The parties discussed opportunities to exchange experience in state asset management, improving corporate governance, and developing investment cooperation between Kazakhstan and Slovenia. Following the meeting, mutual interest in continuing expert dialogue and strengthening bilateral economic ties was confirmed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-ljubljana/press/news/details/1237850?lang=ru

The meeting was attended by regional and city administrators of state programs, as well as representatives of contracting organizations implementing projects in the city of Karaganda.During the meeting, the participants discussed the progress of project implementation, the creation of jobs, the employment of job seekers, the transfer of mandatory pension contributions, and the conclusion of electronic employment contracts with employees, as well as addressed any issues that arose.Following the meeting, the administrators were instructed to keep the issues of creating jobs and employing job seekers under constant review during the implementation of projects, as well as to work with employers on the transfer of mandatory pension contributions and the conclusion of electronic employment contracts with employees.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/otdel-social-karagandy/press/news/details/1237852?lang=ru

Muscat, June 9, 2026 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Sultanate of Oman A.Tumatov met with the President of the Civil Aviation Authority of Oman Naif bin Ali Al Abri.During the meeting the parties discussed cooperation within the framework of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), as well as prospects for further strengthening bilateral ties in civil aviation, air transport, and aviation infrastructure development.The Kazakh Ambassador presented ongoing efforts aimed at modernizing the aviation sector, enhancing flight safety standards, upgrading airport infrastructure, and expanding international air connectivity. Particular attention was given to Kazakhstan’s initiatives to strengthen its role as a regional transport and logistics hub.For his part, Naif Al Abri expressed Oman’s interest in deepening cooperation with Kazakhstan in the aviation sector and highlighted the significant potential for expanding practical collaboration between the relevant authorities of both countries.The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to developing constructive dialogue and enhancing cooperation in air transport, knowledge exchange and the adoption of international best practices.Adition attention was given to the resuming direct flights on the «Muscat–Almaty–Muscat» route operated by «SalamAir». Both sides emphasized that the restoration of regular air services would contribute to increased business activity, tourism, people-to-people exchanges, and broader economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and Oman.At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties expressed their readiness to continue working together on initiatives aimed at strengthening transport connectivity and advancing bilateral relations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-muscat/press/news/details/1237863?lang=ru

New York, 9 June 2026 – The 19th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) opened today at the United Nations Headquarters.In his opening remarks, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres underscored the importance of further advancing the rights and opportunities of persons with disabilities, ensuring their full participation in all aspects of public life, and promoting the principles of inclusion and equal opportunity worldwide.During the Conference, elections were held for nine new members of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Following the vote, Kazakhstan's candidate Ms. Lyazzat Kaltayeva received the highest number of votes, securing the support of 157 States, and was elected to serve on the Committee for the term 2027-2030. Along with her, representatives of Armenia, Benin, China, Ethiopia, Jordan, Lithuania, Palau and Samoa were also elected to the Committee.Ms. Kaltayeva is a distinguished expert in the field of the rights of persons with disabilities with more than 30 years of professional experience. Throughout her career she has been actively engaged in promoting inclusion, accessibility and equal opportunities, with particular attention to the rights of women and girls with disabilities.Ms. Kaltayeva's election to the Committee marks a historic achievement for Kazakhstan and the entire Central Asia, whose representative will serve on this UN treaty body for the first time.This outcome reflects Kazakhstan's strong international standing, recognition of the country's consistent efforts to advance the rights of persons with disabilities, as well as the international community's high regard for Kazakhstan's expertise and contributions in this field.The Republic of Kazakhstan remains committed to further promoting the rights of persons with disabilities and strengthening international cooperation in this area within the framework of the United Nations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-geneva/press/news/details/1238566?lang=ru

As part of these works, excess and withered tree branches are being pruned, territories are being cleared of household waste, and haymaking is being carried out. These measures are aimed at improving the improvement of the village, maintaining cleanliness and order.The cleaning work will continue in the future, and appropriate measures will be taken on an ongoing basis to maintain the village.️ ️ The press service of the akim's office of Bayanda village.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau-munaily-bayandy/press/news/details/1237878?lang=ru

Akim of the region Murat Ergeshbayev met with the President of JSC "Petro Kazakhstan Kumkol Resources" Chen Dayu and the General Director of the company Zhong Feichao. The meeting discussed the investment potential of the region and prospects for the development of the mining and metallurgical industry.The head of the region noted that the volume of the region's mineral resource base provides wide opportunities for attracting investments. Today, the region is rich in minerals that are of strategic importance for the development of renewable energy sources. It contains 66% of vanadium reserves, 16% of zinc, 11% of lead, and about 15% of uranium in Kazakhstan.Special attention at the meeting was paid to the project for the development of the polymetallic deposit of JSC "Shalkiya Zinc". This deposit is among the top five largest in the world in terms of zinc reserves, with total reserves of 104 million tons.As part of the project, an underground mine with an annual ore production of 4 million tons will be launched, creating 1,500 new jobs. The total investment volume is 414.7 billion tenge. Currently, the construction of the underground mine and the necessary engineering infrastructure facilities has been fully completed. Next year, it is planned to begin construction of a modern mining and processing plant and a tailings storage facility.After commissioning, the enterprise will steadily produce concentrates in demand in domestic and foreign markets. Furthermore, it will become one of the major production centers that will give impetus to the development of energy, logistics, and mechanical engineering in the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1237887?lang=ru

Regional Akim Murat Ergeshbayev received the renowned travel blogger Dastan Mukhamedrakhim.During the meeting, the regional leader discussed the work being carried out to increase the tourism potential of the region and emphasized the importance of introducing the world to its historical and cultural heritage.– First of all, welcome to the Kyzylorda region with its deep history and strong unity! The Kyzylorda region is a sacred land that preserves traces of ancient civilizations. Ancient cities along the SyrDarya, historical monuments, and cultural heritage sites reveal the secrets of the thousand-year history of the Great Silk Road. Furthermore, it is known that our region, with its natural features, is particularly attractive to travelers.Today, the Baikonur Cosmodrome, the Sighanaq settlement, and the Geopark Aral project have been included on the country's tourism map. Among the regional-level tourist sites are Lake Khan-Khoja, the Korkyt Ata memorial complex, the Kamystybas lake resort area, the Janakorgan mud resorts, the petroglyphs in the Sauyskandyq gorge, the Zhankent settlement, the Aktas Mosque, and the mausoleums of Khoresan Ata, Okshy Ata, and Maral Ishan. I express my special gratitude to you for your interest in these historical places and for presenting them to the world's attention! – said Murat Nalkhozhaevich.In turn, Dastan Mukhamedrakhim expressed his satisfaction with the hospitality of the local residents and announced his intention to implement joint projects aimed at developing domestic tourism in the near future.At the end of the meeting, the head of the region presented gifts to the honored guest in accordance with Kazakh traditions.It is worth recalling that recently, world-renowned travel bloggers specially visited Kyzylorda and toured the renovated Presidential Park. They also visited the Korkyt Ata memorial complex in the Karmakshy district and conducted filming at the Baikonur Cosmodrome.It should be noted that extensive work is currently being carried out to develop regional tourism. Last year, the region was visited by 212.3 thousand tourists, of which 199.8 thousand were domestic tourists and 12.5 thousand were foreign tourists. Investments totaling 54.4 billion tenge have been attracted to the industry.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1237891?lang=ru

Akim of the region Murat Ergeshbayev met with the head of the administration of the city of Baikonur, Konstantin Busygin. The meeting discussed issues of developing the social and engineering infrastructure of the city of Baikonur.The head of the region noted that, as a result of the joint work of state bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation, important projects are being implemented step by step at the Baikonur complex.At the beginning of the year, five residential buildings with 50 apartments each were commissioned in the city of Baikonur. Currently, the modernization of water supply and sewerage systems is underway. The project will increase the reliability of utility infrastructure and improve the quality of services provided to the population.Furthermore, the construction of a sports and recreation complex is nearing completion, and the facility is planned to be commissioned in July.Work is underway to transfer the building of school No. 7 to the jurisdiction of the regional education department with the aim of opening a mixed school according to the educational standard of the Republic of Kazakhstan, starting from the next academic year.At the meeting, the parties expressed interest in continuing mutually beneficial cooperation in the future and implementing joint projects aimed at improving the quality of life of the city's residents.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1237899?lang=ru

In Astana, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard, Lieutenant General Ansagan Baltabekov, met with National Guard officers who had successfully completed their studies at the National Defense University.This year, 24 officers of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs graduated from the country’s leading military educational institution. Among them were 19 officers who completed master's degree programs at the operational-tactical level of command, two graduates of the General Staff Academy faculty, and three officers who successfully defended doctoral dissertations.During the meeting, the Commander-in-Chief congratulated the officers on their successful graduation and emphasized that their professional training would provide a new impetus to the development of the command and control system and further strengthen the capabilities of the law enforcement troops."You will now be required to effectively apply the knowledge and experience gained during your studies in your service. I am confident that you will make a worthy contribution to strengthening military discipline, enhancing combat readiness, and ensuring the high-quality execution of service and combat tasks," the Commander-in-Chief noted.Officer training at the National Defense University is aimed at developing leadership competencies, strategic thinking, and preparing military leaders capable of making effective decisions in the face of modern challenges and threats.Today, the National Defense University is rightly regarded as one of the country’s largest interagency educational and research centers. Thousands of its graduates hold responsible positions within Kazakhstan’s security and law enforcement agencies.At the conclusion of the meeting, the National Guard officers noted that they would continue their service in military units and formations, applying their newly acquired knowledge and experience to ensuring public safety, strengthening law and order, and protecting the interests of the state.It should be noted that enhancing the professional potential of officers possessing a high level of military and academic education remains one of the National Guard’s key development priorities. Press Service of the National GuardMinistry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1237906?lang=ru

Заместитель Премьер-министра-министр национальной экономики Серик Жумангарин провел совещание по вопросам финансирования и реализации Комплексного плана социально-экономического развития города Аркалыка, Амангельдинского и Джангельдинского районов Костанайской области на 2026-2028 годы.Документ утвержден Постановлением Правительства в рамках исполнения поручений Главы государства Касым-Жомарта Токаева, озвученных в Послании народу Казахстана «Казахстан в эпоху искусственного интеллекта: актуальные задачи и их решения через цифровую трансформацию», в котором была обозначена необходимость комплексного социально-экономического развития Торгайского региона. Трехлетний план включает в себя 51 мероприятие по 10 ключевым направлениям, в том числе: промышленность и транспорт, туризм и спорт, АПК, образование, здравоохранение, социальная защита, тепло- и электроснабжение, водоотведение, гражданская безопасность.Мероприятия направлены на развитие производственного потенциала, модернизацию инженерной и социальной инфраструктуры, улучшение качества жизни населения, а также создание условий для привлечения инвестиций и открытия новых рабочих мест.Особый акцент в Плане сделан на развитие агропромышленного комплекса, в том числе животноводства, реализацию инфраструктурных проектов, а также поддержку предпринимательской и инвестиционной активности. В частности, в городе Аркалыке предусматривается реализация ряда крупных инвестиционных проектов. Среди них – создание модульного репродуктора на 6 тыс. голов крупного рогатого скота, строительство завода по выпуску желатина и биоактивного костного матрикса, возведение животноводческого комплекса на 10 тыс. голов овец и откормочной площадки на 6 тыс. голов. Кроме того, запланировано расширение и модернизация яичной птицефабрики с увеличением мощности до 300 млн яиц в год, включая ввод в эксплуатацию комбикормового завода.Аким Костанайской области Кумар Аксакалов сообщил, что на текущий 2026 год запланирована реализация 33 мероприятий на общую сумму 78,4 млрд тенге. К настоящему моменту фактически выделено уже 39,2 млрд тенге.«Мы делаем все необходимое, чтобы все намеченные планы были реализованы строго в срок. В текущем году из областного бюджета выделено 8,8 млрд тенге – это позволило в полном объеме профинансировать ключевые проекты. Главный из них – строительство аэропорта в Аркалыке. На сегодняшний день финансированием полностью обеспечены реконструкция аэродромной инфраструктуры, возведение пассажирского терминала и закупка необходимого оборудования. Работы идут строго по графику, и уже в августе этого года объект будет введен в эксплуатацию. Запуск аэропорта не просто восстановит воздушное сообщение, но и откроет новый этап в развитии региона, значительно повысив его транспортную доступность и инвестиционную привлекательность», — подчеркнул Кумар Аксакалов.Параллельно в Аркалыке ведутся работы по благоустройству, восстанавливаются пустующие здания, ремонтируются внутридворовые территории и привокзальные площади. В городе завершена реконструкция здания университета и на финальную стадию выходят работы по ремонту автодороги Жезказган -Аркалык.Соучредитель птицефабрики ТОО «Arkalyk QUS» Максим Божко презентовал проект двухэтапной модернизации предприятия, который позволит в два раза увеличить объемы производства – со 150 млн до 300 млн яиц в год. «В текущем году мы планируем ввести в эксплуатацию новые птичники на 70 млн яиц и построить собственный комбикормовый завод. В следующем году будут запущены птичники еще на 80 млн штук. По итогам реализации двух этапов мощность птицефабрики достигнет 300 млн яиц в год. Сейчас у нас трудятся порядка 250-270 человек. Расширение позволит создать более 100 дополнительных рабочих мест, увеличив штат до 370 сотрудников», — сообщил Максим Божко.По итогам совещания вице-премьер Серик Жумангарин поручил государственным органам совместно с акиматом области держать на строгом контроле вопросы своевременного освоения средств и оказывать инвесторам всю необходимую поддержку для ритмичного запуска заявленных проектов.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1237952?lang=ru

The Novo-Khayruzovka Rural District has accepted the “Start with Yourself!” Eco-Challenge!As part of the national environmental campaign “Taza Qazaqstan”, the residents of the Novo-Khayruzovka Rural District proudly support the “Start with Yourself!” eco-challenge aimed at protecting the environment.Caring for nature, maintaining cleanliness, and contributing to the beautification of our homeland are responsibilities shared by every citizen. A clean village, clean streets, and a clean environment all begin with us.We encourage all residents to treat the environment with care, protect nature, and promote a culture of cleanliness.🌱 Cleanliness starts with each of us!🌎 Let’s protect nature together!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-katon-karagay-novohairuzovka/press/news/details/1237966?lang=ru

Minsk, June 9, 2026 – The XXXIII Meeting of the Consultative Council of Heads of Consular Services of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Member States was held.The meeting was attended by representatives of Kazakhstan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Uzbekistan, and the CIS Executive Committee and also by representatives of Armenia and Tajikistan via videoconference. Representatives of Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan participated in the meeting as observers. The Kazakh delegation was headed by Bolat Katkenov, Deputy Director of the Department of Consular Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.During the meeting, participants discussed issues related to the implementation of the provisions of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations of 24 April 1963, exchanged views on the implementation of the Convention on Legal Assistance and Legal Relations in Civil, Family and Criminal Matters of 7 October 2002, as well as other international agreements, including bilateral consular agreements concluded between CIS member states.The parties emphasized the importance of exchanging relevant information between competent authorities on matters related to the mutual recognition of documents issued within the framework of the conventions. The heads of consular services recommended intensifying direct cooperation and interagency interaction through the use of modern communication channels, including between the Ministries of internal affairs of CIS member states.Special attention was paid to the protection of the rights and interests of citizens, including support and assistance to persons temporarily residing, studying, and carrying out labor activities in the territories of CIS member states.At the conclusion of the meeting, the heads of the delegations signed the Protocol and noted that the negotiations had been held in a constructive and substantive atmosphere. They also agreed to continue the regular exchange of information on all areas of consular relations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1237789?lang=ru

Al-Kuwait, June 9, 2026 – The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the State of Kuwait, Yerzhan Yelekeyev, held a meeting with the State Minister for Economic Affairs and Investment of the State of Kuwait, Abdulaziz Al-Marzouq.During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for further strengthening Kazakhstan-Kuwait trade, economic and investment cooperation.The Ambassador briefed his counterpart on the current state of Kazakhstan’s economy, its sustained growth trajectory, and the ongoing reforms aimed at further improving the investment climate and creating favorable conditions for foreign investors.Particular attention was paid to attracting Kuwaiti investment to Kazakhstan, including through the implementation of joint projects in the agro-industrial sector, the establishment of joint ventures, the development of deep agricultural processing, and the creation of sustainable supply chains.The parties highlighted Kazakhstan’s role as a reliable partner in ensuring stable supplies of high-quality agricultural products to Kuwait and other Gulf countries. They emphasized that expanding cooperation in this area is of strategic importance for strengthening regional food security.Special attention was also given to the Alatau City project. The Kazakh side expressed confidence that the project, which is already attracting considerable interest from international investors, would also be of practical interest to Kuwaiti businesses, creating new opportunities for joint investment projects and further strengthening economic partnership between the two countries.During the meeting, Ambassador conveyed an invitation from the Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Serik Zhumangarin, inviting the State Minister to pay a visit to Kazakhstan.The parties reaffirmed their mutual interest in further expanding trade, economic and investment cooperation, as well as in implementing joint projects of mutual interest.State Minister for Economic Affairs and Investment of the State of Kuwait, also serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA), the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Kuwait and one of the world’s largest sovereign investment funds, with assets under management estimated at approximately USD 1 trillion. In addition, minister chairs the Board of Directors of the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) – the government authority responsible for attracting foreign direct investment, facilitating strategic investment projects, and enhancing the investment attractiveness of the State of Kuwait.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-kuveyt/press/news/details/1237795?lang=ru

Astana, June 9, 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held talks with the Special Envoy of the President of the United States for South and Central Asian Affairs – U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor.During the meeting, the parties discussed a wide range of issues on the bilateral agenda, with particular attention given to the development of economic and investment partnership, cooperation in the fields of innovation and artificial intelligence, education and science. Prospects for cooperation in transport, logistics and critical minerals were also discussed separately.Minister Kosherbayev stressed that Kazakhstan is consistently implementing large-scale constitutional reforms and programs aimed at modernizing the national economy. Astana views Washington as one of its key partners in attracting investment, technological modernization and deepening trade and economic cooperation. In this context, the parties held a substantive discussion on the implementation of agreements reached between President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of the United States Donald Trump during their meeting at the White House in November 2025.The Kazakh Foreign Minister also expressed gratitude to the U.S. side for its high-level participation in the upcoming C5+1 Critical Minerals Dialogue. In addition, the parties noted the importance of the planned roundtable involving business delegations from the United States and Central Asian countries, which is expected to provide additional impetus to expanding trade and economic cooperation.For his part, Ambassador Gor thanked the Kazakh side for its hospitality and reaffirmed the importance of maintaining active dialogue and practical cooperation across the full spectrum of bilateral and regional issues.Following the talks, the parties reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the enhanced strategic partnership.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-washington/press/news/details/1238650?lang=ru

Warsaw, 8 June 2026 – The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Republic of Poland organized a roundtable discussion at the Polish Press Agency (PAP) entitled “Constitutional Reforms in Kazakhstan: Pathways of State Development and Transformation”, dedicated to discussing the new Constitution and the prospects for the country's further political and institutional development.The event brought together representatives of Poland’s political, expert, academic, and public circles.Opening the event, a representative of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Poland emphasized that the constitutional reform had become one of the most significant milestones in Kazakhstan’s political development since independence and marked the beginning of a new stage in building a Just Kazakhstan.It was emphasized that the new Constitution, approved by citizens through a nationwide referendum, was the result of broad public dialogue and a comprehensive modernization of the country’s constitutional framework.Particular attention was paid to the fact that the Constitution significantly strengthens guarantees for the protection of human rights and freedoms, property rights, privacy, and personal data, while also enshrining citizens’ rights in the digital sphere.Participants discussed the importance of the constitutional reforms for the further development of democratic institutions, the strengthening of the rule of law, and the enhancement of public administration in the context of digital transformation.Representatives of Polish think tanks highlighted the importance of maintaining an open international dialogue on state-building, constitutional development, and democratic reforms.The roundtable concluded with an exchange of views on opportunities for expanding cooperation between the expert and academic communities of Kazakhstan and Poland.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-warsaw/press/news/details/1237744?lang=ru

NU Launches Initiative to Strengthen Women’s Leadership in KazakhstanNazarbayev University (NU) announces the launch of the Women Leadership Development Programme (WLDP), a new executive education initiative aimed at strengthening the leadership capacity of women in Kazakhstan and supporting the development of a sustainable pipeline of leaders across key sectors of society.The programme is designed for women leaders and emerging professionals working in higher education and science, public administration and policy, business and entrepreneurship, as well as in non-governmental and regional organizations focused on human capital and leadership development.Speaking at the launch, NU President Waqar Ahmad addresses current challenges with increasing the representation of women in technical and scientific academic fields.«We are a technical university and it is very difficult to hire women as professors in areas such as physics, chemistry, mathematics, engineering and so on. Our hope is that as our own graduates go on to do Masters and PhDs in these fields, we will hire more of them back here. I have seen recently a few universities going to hire faculty and they are advertising for only female applicants. It is something that we want to experiment with. So, this is a start».Vice-President Gulmira Qanay highlights on the programme outcomes:«This is an opportunity for career advancement, which we will pilot for our female staff members at NU. For participants from business and public policy, the initiative will enable networking and institutional collaboration, drawing on international best practices. This is particularly timely in the context of the upcoming electoral cycle for the National Kurultai, where new avenues for civic participation and leadership are expected».The programme plans to support career mobility across sectors, including transitions from business into public policy, as well as broader shifts in leadership trajectories shaped by participants’ evolving professional goals.NU Provost Rehan Sadiq shared insight from his experience in engineering education, noting that women make up about 17% of the engineering profession in Canada, compared to approximately 52% in civil engineering at NU, highlighting significant differences in gender representation across contexts. He emphasized that while progress exists, increasing women’s participation in STEM fields remains a long-term priority globally. Chairperson of the Kazakhstan Institute of Social Development Zhuldyzai Iskakova noted that women account for around 48% of small and medium-sized business ownership in Kazakhstan and about 55% in individual entrepreneurship, but remain underrepresented in political leadership, with parliamentary representation at approximately 17–18%. She added that Kazakhstan performs relatively strongly in the region but has declined to 92nd place in the Global Gender Gap Index, mainly due to faster progress in other countries, and emphasized that political representation remains the key structural challenge.The WLDP is positioned as a long-term investment in human capital development, aimed at equipping participants with advanced competencies in leadership, strategic management, decision-making, negotiation, and organizational transformation.WLDP is jointly developed by the Graduate School of Education, the Graduate School of Public Policy, and the Graduate School of Business at NU, in partnership with the National Commission on Women and Family-Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The initiative will bring together more than 80 participants selected through a competitive process. It is delivered in a blended learning format and comprises 120 hours of training, combining academic instruction, applied leadership development, mentoring, cross-sector networking, and a final Capstone Leadership Project. The programme has been launched on 6-8 June, 2026. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/1237748?lang=ru

Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Korea Asset Issenali held a meeting with Chairperson of the Korea Importers Association (KOIMA) Yoon Young-mi.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of Kazakhstan-Korea trade and economic cooperation, as well as opportunities to expand contacts between the business communities of the two countries.Special attention was paid to promoting Kazakhstani exports with medium and high value-added processing to the Korean market, strengthening cooperation between relevant institutions supporting international trade, and developing direct ties between Kazakhstani producers and Korean importers.The interlocutors also exchanged views on preparations for the forthcoming visit of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the Republic of Korea and related business events aimed at further strengthening the enhanced strategic partnership.Following the meeting, the parties confirmed their mutual interest in continuing constructive dialogue and implementing joint initiatives aimed at intensifying trade and investment cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-seoul/press/news/details/1237771?lang=ru

The National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan has issued a new 500-tenge banknote of the renowned “Saka Style” series into circulation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-almaty/press/news/details/1237718?lang=ru