The Department of State Revenue for the Akmola region held a technical training on the topic "On the procedure for preparing explanatory documents to fill in the Knowledge Base and upload to the Salyq INFO system." Currently, the Training and Methodological Center of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan is working on the launch of the Salyk INFO platform. The purpose of launchingthisplatformis to reduce the number of requestsfromcitizens,reducetime,andcreateconvenientconditionsforgovernmentrevenueofficialstohandlerequestsfrom the public.The databaseofthe Salyk INFO system will allow you to placematerials,questionsandanswerson the followingtabs: the TaxCode, the CustomsCode, the Law of the Republic of KazakhstanonRehabilitationandBankruptcy, the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstanon the restoration of solvencyandBankruptcy of citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan,etc.By the time the newTaxCodecomesintoforce on January1, 2026, the Salyk INFOplatform will beopentotaxpayers.Taxpayers will have the opportunity to receive answers to their questions about tax and customs administration.During the event, comprehensive answers were given to the questions received.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/983252?lang=kk

Helsinki, April 24, 2025 - Ambassador of Kazakhstan Azamat Abdraimov met with the leadership of the Finnish State Agency for export, innovation and investment promotion «Business Finland», Grace Wang and the state financial company «Finnvera» Mika Relander.During the meeting, the parties discussed the prospects for the implementation of joint projects in Kazakhstan with the involvement of international partners. Special attention was given to sectors such as railway and road transport, aviation and seaports, renewable energy, data centers and water supply systemsThe Kazakhstan diplomat emphasized that one of the priorities for the Kazakhstan side in project implementation is the localization of Finnish solutions in Kazakhstan and ensuring local content.At the end of the meeting, the parties expressed their readiness to expand and deepen cooperation, as well as to continue a substantive dialogue on the promotion of joint projects.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-helsinki/press/news/details/983265?lang=kk

On the initiative of Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov and with the support of the Kazakhstan Khalkyna public Foundation, modern equipment will be supplied to the city's oncological dispensary — a linear accelerator and a computed tomograph (CT).This decision is aimed at improving the quality of cancer care and expanding access to high-tech treatment for residents of the region.What will it give the patients?The linear accelerator is an advanced equipment used for radiation therapy. It allows you to:precisely target the tumor, minimizing damage to healthy tissues,individually adjust the treatment parameters,reduce side effects and speed up patients' recovery.A modern CT machine will be installed in combination with it, which will make it possible to determine the localization of the tumor process as accurately as possible. This is critically important for building a radiation treatment plan.Why is this important?Currently, the treatment is carried out on outdated devices installed in 1993 and 2006. Their resources are almost exhausted, and the level of accuracy and safety does not meet modern standards.In addition, about 20% of patients from Kostanay region are forced to receive such treatment in republican clinics in Astana or abroad. This creates an additional financial and logistical burden for both patients and their families.Now residents of the region will be able to receive advanced treatment on the spot. This will allow:significantly reduce the waiting list and waiting times for therapy,reduce the cost of moving and living in other regions,ensure timely initiation of radiation therapy.Financing and timingThe cost of the project for the purchase and installation of equipment exceeds 2.5 billion tenge. Financing is provided from the funds of the Kazakhstan Khalqyna Foundation in cooperation with local executive bodies.Work on the installation of equipment and staff training will be carried out in the near future. All procedures are implemented within the framework of the state program for the modernization of the healthcare system.Comment by Akim of the region Kumar Aksakalov:"Oncology is a field where every minute can be crucial. We don't just upgrade equipment — we give people a chance. Together with the Kazakhstan Halkyna Foundation, we are making quality medicine closer and more accessible to the residents of our region."Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/983277?lang=kk

Lisbon, 24 April 2025 - Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Jean Galiev, held a meeting in Lisbon with Dr Carlos Albuquerque, the member of the Board of Directors of Portugal’s Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests (ICNF), along with the organisation’s experts.During the meeting, the Kazakh diplomat outlined his country’s environmental initiatives aimed at preserving biodiversity and improving the quality of the natural environment. Among the initiatives presented was the national programme Green Kazakhstan, which underscores the country’s commitment to ecological sustainability.Ambassador Galiev highlighted Kazakhstan’s substantial efforts to restore populations of endangered species and to expand protected natural areas. He noted measurable progress in increasing the numbers of several iconic species, including the snow leopard, saiga antelope, Przewalski’s horse and the houbara bustard.Particular emphasis was placed on the initiative of the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to reintroduce the extinct-in-the-wild Turan tiger into the Ile-Balkhash Nature Reserve — a flagship project in Kazakhstan’s broader environmental agenda.The Portuguese side welcomed Kazakhstan’s conservation initiatives and commended the President’s leadership in safeguarding endangered species through reintroduction and population restoration efforts. The country’s work to protect and revive the saiga antelope population was singled out for particular praise.Ambassador Galiev also noted the considerable potential for deepening bilateral cooperation in the field of environmental protection, particularly in safeguarding rare species and supporting their natural proliferation.The discussion also covered potential collaboration between the two nations within the framework of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), as well as other international environmental platforms.The Portuguese delegation expressed a strong interest in visiting Kazakhstan in the near future.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-lisbon/press/news/details/983305?lang=kk

Astana, April 24, 2025 – The 12th session of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic, Agricultural, Environmental, Industrial, Technical and Technological Cooperation (IGC) between Kazakhstan and Austria took place in Astana today.Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Vassilenko and Director General for Economics, Innovation and International Cooperation of the Federal Ministry for Economics, Energy and Tourism of the Republic of Austria Florian Frauscher co-chaired the meeting attended by representatives of the two countries’ line ministries and agencies.According to the IGC’s agenda, the participants discussed the economic situation in the two countries and measures of the governments to promote economic development in Kazakhstan and Austria as well as issues of bilateral and multilateral cooperation.Deputy Minister Vassilenko informed the Austrian delegation about the ongoing reforms in Kazakhstan, the expanding cooperation with the European Union and specific steps undertaken to ensure economic diversification and favorable environment for attracting foreign investments and doing business in the country.The Kazakh diplomat noted that, since the first meeting of the IGC in Vienna in 2009, the joint Commission has made an important contribution to strengthening trade and investment ties between Kazakhstan and Austria. Underlining the high level of bilateral partnership and successful operation of Austrian companies in Kazakhstan, including Andritz Hydtro, PlanRadar and others, he called for boosting business interaction between the two countries.In turn, Director General of the Ministry for Economics, Energy and Tourism of Austria Florian Frauscher informed that Kazakhstan is a leading partner for Austria in Central Asia. He expressed the interest in Vienna in strengthening partnership across all priority areas of cooperation with Kazakhstan.The participating delegations reviewed opportunities for engagement in energy, renewables, mining, transport, agriculture, healthcare, tourism, and digitalization sectors.They agreed to continue exchanging information about potential mutually beneficial projects, facilitate regional and commercial ties, including by exchanging the visits of business delegations between the two countries to enhance bilateral trade and economic cooperation.The parties also noted opportunities for promoting regional partnership within the framework of memorandums on cooperation between the East Kazakhstan Region and Styria, the Turkistan Region and Carinthia, and the Pavlodar Region and Upper Austria.On the same day, the 10th Kazakh-Austrian Business Council meeting took place in Astana to present the investment potential of Kazakhstan and review engagement in machinery, agriculture and other industries.According to the Kazakh statistics, in 2024, the Kazakh-Austrian trade reached 280.8 million US dollars (exports – 4.1 million dollars, imports – 276.7 million dollars). The gross inflow of investment from Austria to Kazakhstan in 2024 reached 20.7 million dollars and overall since 2005 it has amounted to over 3 billion dollars. There are around 180 enterprises with the participation of Austrian capital registered in Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/983290?lang=kk

On April 23, 2025, the State labor inspector for Kostanay region, A.K. Kushkimbayev, took part in an online seminar for technical inspectors and spoke on the topic "Compliance with legislation in the field of occupational safety and health", organized by the NGO "Local Professional Union of Employees of Educational and Scientific Organizations of Kostanay region". How to organize internal control over the observance of the rights and legitimate interests of employees in the field of occupational safety and health? What is the role of occupational safety and health technical inspectors? What is the responsibility for non-compliance with occupational safety and health requirements and who is responsible for it? These and other issues were the topic of discussion at the seminar. More than 120 technical inspectors took part in the seminar.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-enbek/press/news/details/983320?lang=kk

Amman, April 24, 2025 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan H.E. Mr. Talgat Shaldanbay met with the Director of the Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies H.E. Dr. Renee Hattar.During the meeting, the parties emphasized the promotion of ideas of tolerance and mutual understanding. One of the key topics was the upcoming VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions scheduled for September 17-18, 2025 in Astana.Ambassador Talgat Shaldanbay, on behalf of the Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan H.E. Mr. Maulen Ashimbayev, handed Dr. Renee Hattar an official invitation to the VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions.The Kazakh diplomat expressed gratitude for Jordan's consistent support for the Republic of Kazakhstan's initiatives to develop interreligious dialogue. He emphasized the role of the Hashemite Kingdom in previous forums and the Jordanian side's role in strengthening global understanding.Dr. Renee Hattar, in turn, highly appreciated Kazakhstan's contribution to promoting peace and interreligious harmony. She highlighted that participation in the VIII Congress will be an essential opportunity to develop international dialogue further.In addition, Dr. Renee Hattar noted that she had the honor of participating in the VII Congress in September 2022 and expressed confidence that the upcoming forum would continue the tradition of productive interreligious interaction.The Director of the Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies thanked for the invitation and noted the importance of Kazakhstan's initiatives in promoting the peaceful coexistence of religions.At the end of the meeting, the parties expressed their hope for fruitful cooperation and confirmed their readiness to continue joint efforts to strengthen interfaith interaction in the international arena.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-amman/press/news/details/983323?lang=kk

The first wind farm with a capacity of 150 MW will be launched in the Osakarovsky district this year. And in the future, a wind farm with a capacity of 500 MW will appear on its territory. A plot of land has already been provided for the implementation of a major investment project. Survey work will be started.Ruslan Nurmukhanbetov, Akim of Osakarovsky district, spoke about the work on attracting investments at a briefing on the site of the Regional Communications Service.According to him, this year it is planned to implement investment projects totaling 301 billion tenge. These include a brick factory with a capacity of up to 45 million units per year, with the creation of 40 jobs.Agriculture is also developing. The issue of lack of pastures is being addressed for the needs of the villagers engaged in animal husbandry.– By the end of 2024, 2,169 hectares of land were involved in agricultural turnover. Since 2023, the district has been working to provide the population with pasture lands. The Zhailau project has shown itself positively, the issue of lack of pastures in the rural districts of Karagaily, Saryozek, Ozerny, Akbulak, Shiderty and in the village of Molodezhny has been resolved. This year, this project will be implemented in the rural district of Yesil. Work on providing pastures to the population, as well as the development of cattle breeding, will continue," Ruslan Nurmukhanbetov said.One of the priority issues is to provide residents with high–quality drinking water. The construction of the seventh stage of water supply networks is being completed in Osakarovka. This year, water pipes should also be introduced in the villages of Sadovoye and Trudovoye. In two more villages, Kolkhoznoye and Shunkyrkol, water supply networks began to be built. Block modules for water purification will be installed in settlements with few residents – up to 200 people.The district is also engaged in improving heat supply. In addition to the new block-modular boiler house, which started operating last year, they plan to introduce a second similar facility in the village of Molodezhny. About 3 km of heating networks on Pushkin, Abai and Aspandiyarov streets will be repaired.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/983328?lang=kk

One of the halls of the Karaganda regional Children's Library named after Abai has turned into a corner of the Kingdom of Belgium. The exhibition "Le Tour de Belgique en BD" ("A comic book tour of Belgium") opened here.The exhibition was brought as part of the Francophone Spring – 2025 program.Visitors are invited to mentally travel from another country and, through original stories, be inspired by the richness of its three regions – Brussels, Flemish and Walloon.– This exhibition is presented by the Embassy of Belgium in Kazakhstan. By visiting the Abai Library, everyone will be able to discover this European country. The special feature is that the exhibition was created jointly with the Brussels Museum of Comics. There is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of hand-drawn stories and appreciate the beauty of different cities in Belgium. This small country has three official languages: Dutch, French and German. All of them are present on the panel," said Ekaterina Firsova, head of the French Alliance of Karaganda.The exhibition opened on April 24 and will be available until May 8. Admission is free.The Karaganda Regional Children's Library named after Abai is located at 30 Bukhar-Zhyrau Ave. (stop "Palace of Culture of Miners").Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/983329?lang=kk

Karagandian Anastasia Kuturman returned with a bronze medal from the Manama 2025 World Boccia Challenger international ranking tournament, which was held in Bahrain. In total, Kazakhstanis won two medals.170 athletes from 14 countries took part in the international tournament in Bahrain. The national team of the Republic of Kazakhstan included 10 pairs of athletes from Astana, Almaty, Karaganda and Pavlodar.In addition to Anastasia Kuturman from Karaganda, Kuanysh Askarbekov, an athlete from the Zhetysu region, returned with an award – he won gold.In Karaganda, the development of boccia began in 2020.– It all started with the fact that I was looking for a sport that my daughter with cerebral palsy could practice. That's how I found Boccia. At the same time, I learned that in one of the inclusive schools in Astana, the physical education teacher, on his own initiative, conducted an optional course on boccia. So gradually, communicating, finding each other, we created the Kazakhstan Boccia Federation first, and then, two years ago, the regional one," said Gaukhar Akizhanova, Deputy President of the Boccia Federation for the Karaganda region.Anastasia Kuturman became one of the first athletes in Karaganda who became interested in boccia. Later, Aruzhan Zhenis joined, who also defended the honor of the Karaganda region in Bahrain.– At first, we announced fees and used the collected funds to purchase equipment for the game. In boccia, you need special balls that are expensive. Ramps are also required to bring the ball onto the playing field. For example, Aruzhan only plays with her fingertips, and she needed an expensive ramp provided by the Kazakh Federation," says Gaukhar Akizhanova.Currently, boccia is actively developing in Kazakhstan. The Boccia Cup will be held in Karaganda in May this year. And in August, the first international challenge will be held in Astana.Boccia is a Paralympic sport that can be practiced by people with cerebral palsy and other serious lesions of the central nervous system. This is a precision ball game similar to bowling. You can play boccia with your hands, fingers, and even with your mouth.To do this, some athletes need a special ramp that allows them to bring the ball onto the playing field.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/983330?lang=kk

In Astana, servicemen of military unit 5573 of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan rescued a group of teenagers from an aggressive man armed with a sharp object.The incident occurred in the evening near a hotel along the Esil River embankment. At the time, Private Abzal Yergali, squad leader of the military patrol, along with Privates Alikhan Aman and Takhir Zhayyk, were patrolling their assigned area.Around 9:00 PM, a group of teenagers approached the guardsmen and reported that an unknown man in a disturbed state had threatened them with a sharp object resembling a knife and attempted to attack them.The servicemen immediately reported the situation to Senior Sergeant Bekzhan Dauletbai, the duty officer of the military patrols. The soldiers quickly arrived at the scene and detained the assailant.- We saw that the teenagers were clearly frightened and in need of help. There was no time to hesitate. The man was behaving aggressively, waving a sharp object, and shouting threats. We followed protocol: distracted him, disarmed him, and restrained him, - said Private Abzal Yergali.The offender was apprehended and handed over to local law enforcement. An investigation into the incident is currently ongoing. Press Service of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/983353?lang=kk

Mumbai, April 24, 2025 – As part of the implementation of the order of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to increase flights from Kazakhstan to foreign countries, with the assistance of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in India, a ceremony dedicated to launch of a direct flights between Almaty and Mumbai was held in Mumbai.Welcoming the guests, “Air Astana” Chief Executive Officer Peter Foster introduced the company's plans for India and the tourism potential of Kazakhstan.He was followed by Suvrita Saxena, Head of the Department of Civil Aviation of the State of Maharashtra, who congratulated the residents of Mumbai and Maharashtra on the establishment of another tourist destination as Kazakhstan, while representatives of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in India told the guests about the potential for strengthening Kazakh-Indian ties in general.The cultural program of the event included performances by the “Astana Ballet” Theatre, the “Tengri” music band, and designer Aizhan Bekkulova, who presented a new collection of ethnic clothing.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-delhi/press/news/details/983354?lang=kk

As part of the XII Kazakhstan Machinery Industry Forum held in Astana, a panel session took place under the theme “Kazakhstan’s Investment Potential. The Role of International Partners in the Development of Mechanical Engineering.” The session featured a keynote address by Gabidulla Ospankulov, Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and was moderated by Azamat Kozhanov, Deputy Chairman of the Board of JSC “NC KAZAKH INVEST.”In his speech, Gabidulla Ospankulov emphasized that mechanical engineering plays a key role in Kazakhstan’s industrialization process and in forming sustainable value-added chains. He noted that over the past five years, more than $1.4 billion in foreign direct investment has been attracted to Kazakhstan’s machinery sector, with the total accumulated amount exceeding $4.2 billion.According to him, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in cooperation with KAZAKH INVEST, actively supports investors — from the conclusion of agreements to entry into export markets. The priority is not only the implementation of individual projects, but also the creation of industrial ecosystems with a high level of localization and technological resilience. Among the global trends driving investment demand, he highlighted robotics, digital twins, ESG approaches, industrial AI, and the development of components for electric vehicles.In his opening remarks, Azamat Kozhanov emphasized that mechanical engineering requires long-term strategic investment and an active role of the state in creating conditions for localization and technology transfer.“As part of the Head of State’s directive to double GDP by 2029, the Government is proactively working to attract investment into processing, mechanical engineering, the agro-industrial complex, and other priority sectors. The Investment Agreement instrument allows us to move from intentions to concrete implementation — these are documents that include mutual commitments from both the investor and the state. Practical implementation begins immediately after signing. Since the beginning of this year, seven agreements totaling over $13 billion have been approved. In total, 13 Investment Agreements have already been agreed upon, and we expect the number to exceed 20 by the end of the year,” he stated.Azamat Kozhanov paid particular attention to mechanical engineering, noting that projects worth over $700 million are currently under development. These include areas related to railway equipment, defense products, the automotive industry, and shipbuilding. According to him, these initiatives lay the groundwork for increased inflow of foreign direct investment in the coming years and already serve as a foundation for the technological modernization of the economy.Background:The XII Kazakhstan Machinery Industry Forum is a key platform for interaction between the government and business to develop proposals for the further advancement of the industry. The forum included discussions on localization, digitalization, workforce development, and investment attraction. One of the central focuses in 2025 was the role of international partners in shaping a new industrial policy.Source: https://invest.gov.kzSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/invest/press/news/details/983373?lang=kk

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On April 24, 2025, the State Revenue Department of East Kazakhstan region trained employees of the Department of the Committee of technical regulation and metrology of East Kazakhstan region on the declaration "On income and property" form 270.00 to reflect changes. Answers were provided to all questions received regarding the procedure for filling in the declaration, methods and time of its submission, and responsibility of individuals for failure to submit the declaration, as well as practical assistance in submitting the declaration through the mobile application. «еSalyg Azamat».  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/983394?lang=kk

The Department of Agriculture and Land Relations of Akmola region announces the beginning of discussion of the results of the internal analysis of corruption risks from 05/01 to 05/07/2025. All interested parties can participate in the discussion of the results of the corruption risk analysis as part of the working group. For questions about participation in the discussion, please contact the chief specialist of the Department of Organizational and Legal Work of the Department of Agriculture and Land Relations of the Akmola region, Aitym Gulnaz Kanybekkyzy, by May 1, 2025 at the following phone numbers 72-28-06, 72-28-01 (reception).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-ush/press/news/details/982765?lang=kk

As part of the celebration of National Book Day, the Central Regional Library hosted the Bible Night "Kitap Show 2025", a bright and memorable event that brought together fans of reading, creativity and live communication. Exciting events, interactive zones and, of course, lots of books were waiting for the guests! I am especially pleased that people of all ages took part in the celebration, from the youngest readers to the library's regular friends.The Bible Night "Kitap Show 2025" included several themed stations, each of which was dedicated to an important date or destination.The Abai Zholy station was dedicated to the 180th anniversary of the birth of Abai Kunanbayev. Here, guests could see an installation with a portrait of the great poet, listen to his poems and Words of edification. The presenters spoke about the life and work of Abai, revealing the richness of his heritage and his influence on Kazakh culture.The local history station "Native Land – a source of inspiration" was presented by Aiman Astanovna Zybaleva, artistic director of the regional house of Culture. The creative meeting was held at a high level, Ayman Astanovna told about her activities, read her poems.The station "In honor of the 80th anniversary of Victory" reminded of the heroism and perseverance of Kazakhstanis during the Great Patriotic War. In a playful way, the participants recalled the names of the heroes — Bauyrzhan Momyshuly, Talgat Begeldinov, Sagadat Nurmagambetov, Malik Gabdullin, Manshuk Mametova, Aliya Moldagulova and Hiuaz Dospanova. Questions about films and songs of the war years, poems, quizzes about hero cities, equipment and weapons were also prepared. This station has become a vivid reminder of the great feat of the ancestors.The Master of His Craft station, dedicated to the Year of Working Professions, allowed participants to try themselves as representatives of various specialties. For example, you could feel like a house painter and decorate the house, solve riddles and solve a thematic crossword puzzle.The station "Kitap zhane oner" (Book and Art) was presented by an employee of the RDK named after Yelubai Umurzakov — by Aybek Baltabaev. He spoke about the dombra as a symbol of the Kazakh soul and culture, linking music and literature in a single cultural space.The staff of the regional children's library has prepared for children a master class on making national ornaments called "Ornaments of the Great Steppe". Each participant could not only carve, but also come up with their own unique pattern. The final one was the "Guess the book by subject" station. Various objects were laid out on the table, from which it was necessary to guess the name of a literary work and its author. The participants easily completed this task, demonstrating excellent knowledge of books.A photo zone was set up at the entrance to the library, where each guest could take a memorable photo and take a piece of this bright holiday with them.The Bible night "Kitap Show 2025" gave all the participants a lot of joy, new knowledge and warm communication. We would like to thank all the guests for their participation, as well as our colleagues for their help in organizing the event. See you soon in the library!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-bmalin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/982862?lang=kk

Mumbai, April 24, 2025 – Chargé d'Affaires of Kazakhstan to India Mr. D.Seitenov, during a meeting with the President of the “Somaiya Vidyavihar University”, Shri Samir Somaiya, presented an invitation from the Head of State H.E. Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions (17-18 September 2025, Astana), in which Shri S. Somaiya has been participating as the head of the Hindu delegation for many years.During the negotiations, Shri S.Somaiya expressed sincere gratitude to the President of Kazakhstan H.E. Mr. K.Tokayev for the invitation and assured of his obligatory participation.In addition, the Indian interlocutor was conveyed an invitation from the Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of Kazakhstan, Head of the Secretariat of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions Mr. M.Ashimbayev to the II Forum of Young Religious Leaders (18 September 2025, Astana), and the parties also agreed to develop interfaith cooperation between the countries and hold a number of events in India in the foreseeable future, mainly initiated by the Secretariat of the Congress and “Somaiya Vidyavihar”. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-delhi/press/news/details/982876?lang=kk

Meeting between KazAID and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)               23 April, Astana - Chairman of the Board of the Kazakhstan Agency of International Development "KazAID" A. Arystanov held a meeting with the representative of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Mr. F. Mehmood within his visit to Kazakhstan.               During the meeting, Mr. Mehmood presented the information on the mechanisms and instruments IsDB aiming at promoting South-South Cooperation (SSC) and Trilateral cooperation among the member countries of the organization. South-South cooperation focuses on strengthening cooperation among member countries and providing financial and technical support to developing countries.               As a result of the meeting, the parties agreed to cooperate jointly to share experiences and knowledge with the IsDB member countries to achieve sustainable development.            Reference: The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is an international financial institution founded in 1975. IsDB headquarters is based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The Bank's objective is to support economic and social development in the member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation by financing development and investment projects.               Kazakhstan became a member of the Islamic Development Bank in 1995 after joining the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kazaid/press/news/details/982908?lang=kk

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