On February 25, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Lebanon, Rasul Zhumaly, took part in a panel discussion among foreign policy experts held at one of Lebanon’s leading higher education institutions – the American University of Science and Technology.During the meeting, which focused on the topics “The Language of Diplomacy” and “The Role of Media in Politics,” the Ambassador spoke about Kazakhstan’s diplomatic achievements in foreign policy and provided substantive answers to questions from participating experts and university students. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-beirut/press/news/details/1170359?lang=kk

Шымкентте аса қауіпті жұқпалы аурулардың алдын алу мәселесі талқыландыШымкент қалалық Денсаулық сақтау басқармасының ұйымдастыруымен аса қауіпті жұқпалы аурулардың алдын алу және санитариялық-эпидемиологиялық қауіпсіздікті қамтамасыз етуге арналған ведомствоаралық жиын өтті.Күн тәртібінде қаладағы эпидемиологиялық ахуал, аса қауіпті инфекциялар мен туберкулез бойынша жағдай, сондай-ақ ветеринариялық және дезинфекциялық іс-шаралардың орындалу барысы қаралды.Жиында:🔹 Қалалық жұқпалы аурулар ауруханасының бас дәрігері Ережепов Бақтығали Аюбайұлы инфекциялық төсек-орын қорының дайындығы мен профилактикалық жұмыстар туралы баяндады.🔹 Шымкент қаласының санитариялық-эпидемиологиялық бақылау департаментінің басшысы Серманизов Талғат Құттыбайұлы қаладағы аса қауіпті инфекциялар мен туберкулез бойынша эпидемиологиялық жағдайға тоқталды.🔹 Ауыл шаруашылығы және ветеринария басқармасының басшысы Мекамбаев Талғат Тойлыбайұлы эпизоотиялық ахуал және жануарларды вакцинациялау шаралары туралы ақпарат берді.🔹 Ұлттық сараптама орталығы филиалының Түркістан облысы бойынша дезинфекция орталығы директорының міндетін атқарушы Сапарова Сауле Муслімқызы Конго-Қырым геморрагиялық қызбасына қарсы жүргізілген жұмыстар жөнінде баяндады.Жиын қорытындысы бойынша:✔ Халық арасында ақпараттық-түсіндіру жұмыстарын күшейту;✔ Күдікті науқастар мен байланыста болған адамдарды толық медициналық бақылаумен қамту;✔ Конго-Қырым геморрагиялық қызбасына қарсы профилактикалық және емдік шараларды толық қамтамасыз ету;✔ Инфекция ошақтарында залалсыздандыру жұмыстарын сапалы жүргізу;✔ Ветеринариялық және дезинфекциялық қызметтердің үйлесімді жұмысын қамтамасыз ету жөнінде нақты тапсырмалар берілді.Санитариялық-эпидемиологиялық қауіпсіздікті нығайту бағытындағы жұмыстар жалғасуда.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent-auyal-zharuazhalyk/press/news/details/1170308?lang=kk

ШЫМКЕНТТІҢ АУЫЛ ШАРУАШЫЛЫҒЫ: ӨНІМДІЛІКТІ АРТТЫРУ ЖӘНЕ ИНВЕСТИЦИЯЛЫҚ ЖОБАЛАРБүгін Шымкент қаласының Өңірлік коммуникациялар қызметі ақпарат алаңында өткен брифингте Шымкент қаласының ауыл шаруашылығы және ветеринария басқармасы басшысының орынбасары – Тоғай Жәнібек төмендегідей мәлімдеме жасады.2025 жылы Шымкент қаласында ауыл шаруашылығы саласында тұрақты даму байқалды. Жалпы өнім көлемі жоспардан асып, 58,2 млрд теңгеге жетті. 2026 жылы да өсім күтіліп, жалпы өнім көлемі 59,1 млрд теңге деңгейінде болады деп болжануда.Биыл 21,1 мың гектар жерге дақылдар егілді, ал болжам бойынша 81 мың тонна өнім жиналады деп күтілуде. Егіс алқаптарының құрылымы келесідей: дәнді дақылдар – 6,4 мың га, майлы дақылдар – 3,0 мың га, көкөніс-бақша – 1,8 мың га, мал азығы – 9,9 мың га.Мал шаруашылығы да тұрақты өсім көрсетті: ет – 7,6 мың тонна, сүт – 70,2 мың тонна, жұмыртқа – 242,6 млн дана. 2026 жылы бұл көрсеткіштердің одан әрі артуы жоспарланған.Импорт алмастыру және инвестициялық жобалар белсенді іске асырылуда. 2025 жылы жаңа сүтті өңдеу кәсіпорындары іске қосылып, бұрынғы өндірістер кеңейтілді. Сонымен қатар, Alsera KZ компаниясының 40 гектарлық жылыжай кешені пайдалануға беріліп, алғашқы өнім алынды. Мәртөбе тұрғын алабында Fabe Agro компаниясының 144 гектарлық жаңа жылыжай кешенінің құрылысы басталып, жылына 36 мың тонна көкөніс өнімін өндіру жоспарлануда, сондай-ақ 1 000 жаңа жұмыс орны ашылады.Шымкент қаласы аграрлық салаға тартылған инвестициялар бойынша көшбасшы мәртебесіне ие болып, өңірде негізгі капиталға салынған инвестиция көлемі бойынша жоғары көрсеткіштерге қол жеткізді. Бұл аграрлық өндірістің жаңғыруына және өңдеуші сектордың дамуына айтарлықтай серпін берді.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent-auyal-zharuazhalyk/press/news/details/1170268?lang=kk

АЗЫҚ-ТҮЛІК ҚАУІПСІЗДІГІ ЖӘНЕ ВЕТЕРИНАРЛЫҚ ТҰРАҚТЫЛЫҚ2025 жылы қалада әлеуметтік маңызы бар азық-түлік тауарларының бағасын тұрақтандыру және халықты сапалы өніммен қамтамасыз ету бағытында жүйелі жұмыстар жүргізілді. Азық-түлік тауарларының тізімі 31 атауға дейін кеңейтіліп, олардың баға өсімін болдырмау үшін сауда желілері мен өндірушілермен келісімшарттар жасалды.Халыққа қолжетімділікті арттыру мақсатында 16 «Бақша» әлеуметтік павильоны ашылып, қаланың әртүрлі аудандарында апта сайын тұрақты азық-түлік жәрмеңкелері ұйымдастырылды. 2025 жылы 353 жәрмеңке өткізілсе, 2026 жылдың басынан бері 55 жәрмеңке өткізілді.Бағаны қадағалау шаралары аясында кәсіпкерлік субъектілердің қызметі талданып, шекті сауда үстемесін асыра пайдалану фактілері бойынша әкімшілік жауапкершілікке тартылды. Сонымен қатар, нарықтағы делдалдық әрекеттер анықталып, шектелді.Ветеринариялық іс-шаралар да белсенді жүргізілді: 10 түрлі жұқпалы ауруға қарсы 1,19 млн вакцина егілді, 227 776 қан сынамасы алынып, зерттелді. Энзоотиялық ауруларға қарсы көктем және күз айларында малдарға өңдеу жүргізілді, сондай-ақ парктер, гүлзарлар, өзен жағалаулары мен қоқыс алаңдары залалсыздандырылды.Қала аумағында 48 мыңға жуық қаңғыбас ит пен мысық ауланып, стерилизация жүргізілді. Жыл басынан бері 7 мың бас ит ауланған.Аталған шаралар тұрғындарды сапалы азық-түлікпен қамтамасыз етуге, санитарлық тұрақтылықты сақтауға және мал шаруашылығының эпизоотиялық қауіпсіздігін қамтамасыз етуге бағытталған.Бұл туралы бүгін Шымкент қаласының ауыл шаруашылығы және ветеринария басқармасы басшысының орынбасары – Тоғай Жәнібек мәлімдеді.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent-auyal-zharuazhalyk/press/news/details/1170274?lang=kk

Samara District Akim Serik Zhenisov held a public reception to discuss personal matters. During the meeting, residents raised a number of socially significant issues related to regional development and improving quality of life.Housing remains one of the most pressing issues. Systematic work is underway in this area in collaboration with Otbasy Bank. Large-scale housing construction is planned for the next few years, which will gradually reduce social tensions and make consistent progress in resolving the housing issue.Furthermore, requests for land leases for private farming, livestock grazing, and entrepreneurial development are increasingly being received. According to the Akim, this trend demonstrates the population's desire for economic activity, strengthening the local economy, and creating stable sources of income. Such initiatives will be supported under current legislation.All raised issues have been monitored. Their review and implementation will be ensured with the participation of relevant agencies in accordance with established legal procedures.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-samar/press/news/details/1170279?lang=kk

The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Morocco, Saulekul Saylaukyzy, met with Mohamed Belhadj, Director of the Department of Economic Diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Abroad.S. Saylaukyzy congratulated Belhadj on his appointment as Director of the Department, wishing him success in his future responsible work, and spoke about the large-scale constitutional reforms in Kazakhstan. The Moroccan diplomat noted that he had heard many stories about Kazakhstan's achievements and praised the country's ongoing political and economic reforms.The parties compared notes and discussed the implementation of agreements reached during the official visits of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan and the Chairman of the Majilis of the Kazakh Parliament to Rabat in 2025, as well as the promotion of joint projects in digitalization, tourism, construction, transport, and logistics.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-rabat/press/news/details/1170291?lang=kk

A Mobile Phone Was Attempted to Be Smuggled to a Detainee Inside a Loaf of Bread in the East Kazakhstan RegionA 22-year-old resident of Ust-Kamenogorsk attempted to smuggle a smartphone into a pre-trial detention center by hiding it inside a food parcel. He intended to pass the phone to a detainee friend for personal use within the facility. The smartphone, concealed inside a loaf of bread, was discovered during an inspection by facility staff. The prohibited item was confiscated by the officers.“An administrative offense case was initiated against the citizen, who had been previously warned by facility staff about the prohibition on bringing and handing over banned items to convicted or detained individuals,” commented the official representative of the department, Saltanat Dauletbek.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ps/press/news/details/1170168?lang=kk

Vienna, 25 February 2026 – In the Austrian city of Graz, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the Kazakh Scientific and Clinical Center of Cardiac Surgery and Transplantology and Sunlas Holding, a leading Austrian provider of healthcare and social services specializing in emergency medicine, surgery, neurology, orthopedics, psychiatry, and outpatient rehabilitation.The parties agreed to develop a long-term partnership aimed at improving the quality of medical care, expanding educational and scientific cooperation, and exchanging best practices.The signing of the Memorandum marks an important step in strengthening international medical cooperation and creates additional opportunities for introducing modern treatment standards, training specialists, and developing healthcare systems based on the best European practices.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-vienna/press/news/details/1170183?lang=kk

Ljubljana, February 24, 2026 – As part of the further strengthening of bilateral cooperation, Ambassador Altay Abibullayev held a meeting with the Director General of the Directorate of International Law and Protection of Interests of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia, Mr. Marko Rakovec.During the talks, the parties discussed a wide range of issues of consular cooperation and contractual and legal cooperation. Special attention was paid to preparations for the first bilateral consular consultations, which are intended to become a regular coordination mechanism for the protection of the rights and legitimate interests of citizens of the two countries.The parties also discussed the prospects for concluding agreements on readmission, extradition, and legal assistance in civil and criminal matters. The Slovenian side expressed its readiness to provide draft model agreements for further consideration by the Kazakh side.It was emphasized that Slovenia is a member of the Schengen area and participates in the formation of a unified visa policy of the European Union, which gives additional importance to the bilateral dialogue in the consular sphere.In addition, the issues of expanding the network of Honorary Consuls of the Republic of Kazakhstan in such cities as Rogaška Slatina, Novo-Mesto and Koper were considered.Following the meeting, the parties confirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening consular and legal cooperation and developing the legal framework of bilateral relations. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-ljubljana/press/news/details/1170205?lang=kk

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/1170051?lang=kk

In the Nauryzym district, an initiative by the Youth Resource Center involving volunteers took place, called the "Snow Landing" campaign. The event was timed to coincide with the official opening of the Year of Volunteers.During the campaign, it was officially announced that 2026 has been proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly as the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development (IVY 2026), with Kazakhstan being the initiator of this proposal. This decision aims to enhance the role of volunteer activities in society, develop civic engagement, and support good deeds for the benefit of the country.Following the official opening of the Year of Volunteers, the youth proceeded to provide practical assistance. As part of the campaign, volunteers visited the Dobrovolsky family, who live alone, as well as the home of Zh. Zhumasheva, where they offered social support. Specifically, they cleared the yards of snow, chopped firewood, brought in coal, and helped organize winter fuel supplies.The "Snow Landing" campaign is not just a one-day event. It is a vivid example of respect for the older generation, showing care and responsibility. Such initiatives contribute to fostering a culture of mutual assistance in society and increasing the social activity of youth.The youth of the Nauryzym district intend to continue actively participating in charitable and social projects aimed at the benefit of society.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1170039?lang=kk

Entrepreneurs can receive up to 200 million tenge in financing, a subsidy of up to 40% of the interest rate, and a guarantee from the Damu Fund of up to 85% if collateral is insufficient.Training, consulting, and infrastructure support for starting and expanding a business are also available.📞 For detailed information, please contact the Damu Fund regional branch in Kostanay Oblast at the following address: Kostanay, Al-Farabi Ave. 65, STI Kostanay Business Center, 2nd floor, office 209. Tel. 8 (7142) 990-305 or call 1408.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-mendykarin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1170019?lang=kk

On February 25, 2026, Ambassador-at-Large – Head of the Representative Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Almaty Zhanibek Abdrashov participated and delivered a congratulatory speech at a cultural event on the occasion of the «Lantern» Festival, as part of the celebration of the Chinese New Year - the «Chunjie» Spring Festival, organized by the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Almaty. In his speech, Zh. Abdrashov highlighted the dynamic development of multifaceted relations between Kazakhstan and China, built on a foundation of unbreakable friendship and extensive cooperation. Concluding his remarks, the Ambassador-at-Large wished the people of China happiness, prosperity, and success.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-almaty/press/news/details/1170021?lang=kk

Violations of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of ensuring measurement uniformity have been identified at one of the dental clinics in the city of Semey. The violations were established based on the results of an inspection of compliance with mandatory requirements in the provision of medical services. The control measures were carried out by the Department of the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the Abai region, together with the bodies of the Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan. It was established that measuring instruments that had not undergone mandatory verification in the prescribed manner were used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The use of unverified measuring instruments is a violation of the requirements of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan on measurement uniformity. In the healthcare sector, the use of verified measuring instruments is mandatory, as their accuracy directly affects the health and safety of patients. «In medical practice, measurement accuracy directly affects the health and safety of patients. Measuring instruments are used in calculating dosages of medications and anesthesia, monitoring patient condition, and operating medical equipment. The use of unverified devices can lead to unreliable results and create risks for the quality and safety of the medical care provided», noted Zhanna Yessenbekova, Chairperson of the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology. Furthermore, there have been cases of adverse outcomes in the provision of dental care in the Republic of Kazakhstan, including in the city of Astana, which served as the basis for conducting inspection measures and strengthening control in this area. Based on the results of reviewing the inspection materials, the organization has been held administratively liable. An administrative fine of 696,325 tenge has been imposed on the entity.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti-ktrm/press/news/details/1169990?lang=kk

Tehran, February 25, 2026 – The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ontalap Onalbayev, met with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran – Head of the Center for Political and International Studies of the Iranian MFA, Saeid Khatibzadeh.During the meeting, the parties discussed the implementation of the agreements reached by the Heads of State following the official visit of the President of Iran, Masud Pezeshkian to Astana on December 10–11, 2025. In particular, special attention was paid to the organization of an exhibition of historical documents and manuscripts.The Kazakh diplomat informed his counterpart about the decision of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to hold a national referendum on March 15, 2026, on the adoption of a new Constitution. The key provisions of the draft Constitution were presented, emphasizing that the constitutional reform is aimed at further modernizing the country’s political system, enhancing the efficiency of public administration, and strengthening democratic institutions.In his turn, S. Khatibzadeh noted that he highly appreciates the political, socio-economic and cultural reforms successfully implemented in Kazakhstan under the leadership of President K.Tokayev as an important process ensuring the country’s sustainable and dynamic development.He also expressed confidence that the large-scale and substantive transformations underway in Kazakh society will provide additional impetus to the expansion of bilateral cooperation and elevate Kazakhstan–Iran partnership to a new level.At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their readiness to continue close cooperation on issues of mutual interest. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-tehran/press/news/details/1169894?lang=kk

Akim of the region Nurlуbek Nalibayev met with the Chairman of the Presidium of the NCE "Atameken" Kanat Sharlapaev.The meeting discussed work on attracting investments and in the field of entrepreneurship."The Head of State pays special attention to the development of small and medium-sized businesses, the Government provides support.Today in our region, the pace of entrepreneurship development is active, its share in the economy is 20.5 percent.Last year, the production volume in this sector of the regional economy grew by 30.5 percent, the region took 3rd place among the regions.Tax revenues increased by 2.5 times compared to the previous year.Systematic and effective state support has had a positive impact on the sustainable development of entrepreneurship.With the aim of diversifying the regional economy, it is planned to implement 48 investment projects worth 1 trillion 900 billion tenge and create 10,308 new jobs in 2026-2029.This year, it is planned to launch 21 projects worth 100 billion tenge.It is worth noting that with your direct assistance, an investment agreement was signed with the Spanish company "Roca Group" on the construction of a high-tech plant for the production of up to 500 thousand sanitary ware items per year. Construction will begin this year.22 billion 700 million tenge is allocated from the budget for financial support of private entrepreneurship.In accordance with the instruction of the Head of State, the "Entrepreneurship Zone" program for micro and small businesses was launched this year.We are confident that today's meeting will open the way for new projects and initiatives,"- said N.Nalibayev.Last year, 2,929 private entrepreneurship projects were financed in the amount of 61 billion 100 million tenge from all funding sources.State support measures have increased the investment potential of the region, allowed the opening of new productions and the creation of jobs.In addition, 27 investment projects worth over 300 billion tenge were implemented.A Turkish investor built a new heat and power center.A bakery complex, factories for the production of bricks, glass, rice and food salt, a small industrial park, and a 40-megawatt solar power plant were launched.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1169919?lang=kk

Manama, February 24, 2026 – The Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Manama Mr. B. Däurenbek, held a meeting with Sheikh Rashid Al Khalifa, Chairman of the National Council for Arts of the Kingdom of Bahrain.During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for developing bilateral cooperation in the field of arts, as well as issues related to expanding cultural and humanitarian interaction between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kingdom of Bahrain.Particular attention was given to the possibilities of organizing joint exhibition projects, fostering exchanges between artistic communities of the two countries, and strengthening cultural ties.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-manama/press/news/details/1169933?lang=kk

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov held a meeting with Ambassador of the Czech Republic Pavel Šepeľák.The Kazakh diplomat congratulated his Czech counterpart on the successful parliamentary elections and the formation of the new Cabinet of Ministers, expressing confidence that the two countries will continue their constructive engagement aimed at further strengthening and developing Kazakh-Czech relations.The interlocutors discussed a wide range of issues and reaffirmed their mutual commitment to expanding mutually beneficial cooperation in the political, trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres.“Astana is interested in enhancing cooperation with Czech companies in the energy, transport, engineering, agriculture and other sectors. Our goal is to build mutually beneficial cooperation that fosters growth and innovation in these areas,” Deputy Minister Issetov stated. In this context, he welcomed the signing in April 2025 of a contract between Kazatomprom and the Czech company ČEZ for the supply of Kazakh uranium concentrate to nuclear power plants in the Czech Republic, describing it as an important practical step in strengthening bilateral cooperation.The parties also noted the significant potential for further increasing mutual trade and investment. In this regard, they underscored the importance of the Kazakhstan-Czech Intergovernmental Commission on Economic, Industrial and Scientific-Technical Cooperation and gave a positive assessment of the outcomes of its 12th meeting held in 2025.At the conclusion of the meeting, the diplomats agreed to facilitate the further deepening of mutually beneficial partnership through the implementation of joint initiatives.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1169938?lang=kk

Akim of the Kostanay region, Kumar Aksakalov, held a meeting with the staff of the Kia Qazaqstan plant. The dialogue was dedicated to the draft of the updated Constitution and the socio-economic development of the region.The dialogue was also attended by deputies of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Sergei Karplyuk and Bibigul Akkuzhina, the chairman of the Kostanay regional maslikhat, Sailaubek Yeshanov, and the chairman of the regional branch of the Amanat party, Almat Dosmukhamedov.The Kia Qazaqstan plant in the industrial zone of Kostanay has become a true flagship of the region's automotive industry. On a territory of almost 63 hectares, a modern production facility has been built with the capacity to produce up to 70,000 cars per year. A significant part of the workforce consists of young specialists.The head of the region emphasized the importance of enhancing the status of the working person within the discussion of the draft of the New Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan. According to him, the document enshrines key social guarantees for workers."The draft of the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan guarantees the right to working conditions that meet safety and hygiene requirements, to remuneration for work without any discrimination, as well as to social protection in accordance with the law," noted the regional akim.A young specialist of the enterprise, Amir Karayev, shared his opinion. According to him, the draft of the updated Constitution pays special attention to the role of youth."For me, as a representative of the younger generation, it is important that the document creates real conditions for obtaining quality education, professional growth, and self-realization. The significance of the participation of young citizens in the socio-political life of the country is emphasized, which means our opinion is heard and taken into account," he noted.Special attention was paid to the institution of the family. The norms concerning the definition of marriage as a union between a man and a woman, the protection of marriage and family by the state, as well as the rights and obligations of parents and children were explained.An employee of the enterprise, Firdavs Amanmuratov, expressed his position on this issue."It is important for me that the new draft Constitution plans to clearly enshrine basic family values. The state protects marriage and family, supports parents in raising children," noted Firdavs Amanmuratov.It was also noted that the plant's employees asked a number of questions concerning socio-economic guarantees, support for the production sector, and prospects for the region's development. Representatives of the coalition gave detailed answers, emphasizing the importance of active citizen participation in socio-political processes.Following the meeting, the workforce of Kia Qazaqstan expressed full support for the draft of the New Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan and readiness to participate in the development of a Just and Progressive Kazakhstan. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1169958?lang=kk

London, February 25, 2026 - As part of his visit to London, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev took part in a roundtable meeting with representatives of the British business community. The British side was represented by Acting Minister of State for Business and Trade and Co-Chair of the UK side of the Kazakhstan-UK Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation Chris Bryant, Chairman of the British-Kazakh Society Rupert Goodman, as well as senior executives of leading British companies, including Maritime House, Weir Group, Perry Engineering, Car Park Transformer, British Petroleum, Standard Chartered Bank, UK Export Finance, London Stock Exchange Group, Gleeds, Better Earth, Eutelsat One Web, and representatives of Coventry University and Cardiff University.Participants discussed prospects for expanding trade, economic and investment partnership between Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom. Particular attention was paid to cooperation in critical minerals and rare earth elements.“Within the framework of ongoing institutional reforms, Kazakhstan continues to strengthen investor protection and offer targeted tax incentives and preferences. We remain firmly committed to ensuring that your investments generate long-term returns, supported by political stability, a favorable business climate, and consistent efforts to unlock new opportunities in our economy,” emphasized Minister Kosherbayev in his remarks.The Kazakh diplomat also briefed representatives of the UK business community on Kazakhstan’s achievements over the past 25 years.“Kazakhstan has achieved substantial economic growth, averaging 5.7% in real terms annually. According to the latest IMF data, our nominal GDP exceeds 300 billion US dollars, placing us among the world’s top 50 economies. Kazakhstan currently accounts for more than 60% of all foreign direct investment flows into Central Asia, reinforcing its position as the economic hub of the region,” Minister Kosherbayev stated.In turn, Deputy Minister Bryant highlighted the success of British investors in Kazakhstan and stressed the importance of bilateral cooperation. He expressed readiness to advance joint work in green economy projects, rare earth elements, transport and transit, education, and AI-IT. He noted that these initiatives create sustainable investment opportunities, strengthen long-term partnerships, and contribute to diversifying supply chains of critical materials to international markets.Participants agreed that strengthening economic cooperation contributes to the sustainable development of the region. They also emphasized the importance of moving the Kazakhstan-UK partnership from dialogue to the implementation of concrete projects in new areas of Kazakhstan’s economic development.Following the event, the parties signed:- the Kazakhstan-UK Roadmap on Strategic Partnership in the Field of Critical Minerals through 2027;- a Memorandum on expanding partnership and intentions to open a licensed campus in Almaty between Coventry University and Coventry University Kazakhstan.In addition, it was announced that the presence of British educational institutions in Kazakhstan will be further expanded, including the opening of Charterhouse School in Almaty, the launch of an Artificial Intelligence Centre by Cardiff University, and the opening of a new campus of Heriot-Watt University in Aktobe.The United Kingdom is among the top ten largest investors in Kazakhstan’s economy. In 2024, British investments amounted to 723.7 million US dollars, while in the first nine months of 2025 they totaled 471.5 million US dollars.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-london/press/news/details/1171587?lang=kk