Open Dialogue is an open platform for dialogue between the population and the state, which excludes barriers such as distance, a living queue and lack of awareness about compliance with mandatory conditions.The main goal of the portal is to involve citizens in the activities of state bodies: users can directly submit an appeal and send proposals to a specific state body or local Akimat, report on the quality of the cellular network, and participate in socially significant surveys. The portal consists of three main services:Blog-platform of the first leaders of the SBInternet conferencesPollsOn a permanent basis, the blog platform of the Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan is functioned: https://dialog.egov.kz/blogs/32779/welcome.In 2017, on the "Open Dialogue" portal of the Open Government, the Ministry held Internet conferences on the following topics:Amendments to the Environmental Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan;Public services in the field of ecology;Innovations in the power industry (100 steps);On the modernization of the three refineries;About advanced obligations of producers (importers);Development of Renewable Energy Sources in Kazakhstan.Creation of intellectual power system of Kazakhstan (Smart Grid);Establishment of the International Center for Green Technologies;Stimulating the development of the subsoil use sector;10. Prices for fuels and lubricants and liquefied petroleum gas.On the "Open Dialogue" portal, the Ministry conducts 10 polls on public services (https://dialog.egov.kz/surveycontroller/index#/list?govAgency=9):1. Issuance of a license to handle devices and installations generating ionizing radiation;2. Issuance of conclusions of the state ecological expertise for facilities of the 1st Category;3. Issuance of environmental permits for facilities of the 1st Category;4. Issuance of a license to perform works and provide services in the field of environmental protection;5. The questionnaire on public services of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan for customersIt is planned to conduct surveys on the following public services of the Ministry:6. Accreditation of gas network organizations;7. Issuance of a license for the design (technological) and (or) operation of mining operations (hydrocarbon raw materials), petrochemical productions, operation of main gas pipelines, oil pipelines, oil product pipelines in oil and gas sphere;8. Issuance of a license to perform works and provide services in the field of environmental protection;9. Issuance of a license for activities related to the handling of nuclear materials;10. Issuance of permits for the construction or placement of offshore structuresSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/cerc/press/news/details/29368?lang=kk

-“I would like to thank the Minister of Culture and Sports of Kazakhstan Arystanbek Mukhamediyuly for the support of the Astana Opera tour. Thanks to cultural exchange, we grow as performers, and have the opportunity to present our creative work to audiences in different cities and countries, which is very important for us. Today’s performance was a great success. We, the artists, felt the audience, the warmth and delight with which we were received by the Almaty listeners, and we give our thanks for their love for high art,” said Honored Artist of Kazakhstan Maira Mukhamedkyzy.This evening the leading roles were presented by the artists of the capital’s opera house. Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Sundet Baigozhin brilliantly performed the title role, both in the vocal and acting aspects. International competitions laureate Meir Bainesh beautifully performed the part of Aidar. Honored Artist of Kazakhstan, opera prima Maira Mukhamedkizy in the role of Azhar showed wonderful acting skills, her voice sounded soft and velvety. Scholarship holder of the Foundation of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan – Leader of the Nation Tatyana Vitsinskaya performed the role of Karlygash. Talented Talgat Galeev presented the part of Kokbai. Azim – Beimbet Tanarykov, People’s Artist of Armenia Barseg Tumanyan portrayed Syrttan, Evgeni Chainikov sang Zhirenshe. Narymbet – Ramzat Balakishiyev, Mes – Haidar Mustapin.“It was a very interesting performance. It is a classic example of national opera with splendid scenery and costumes, melodic richness of folk songs and dances. Of course, such names as M. Auezov, A. Zhubanov and L. Khamidi make this opera immortal and brilliant. All the artists were at a good level today, the orchestra and choir sounded great! I will say only one thing: “Astana Opera, bravo!” listener Dulat Omarov shared his impressions.Prominent cultural, political and public figures praised the performance of Abai. Among them are Alibek Dnishev, Asanali Ashimov, Yesmukhan Obayev and many others. During the intermission, they noted the virtuosity of the conductor, the scale of his personality, spoke about the quality work of the vocalists.“I was very impressed with the new edition of the opera, magnificent sets and costumes. The finale of the opera Abai makes us proud of our country, our history, our literature, our people,” the famous Kazakh opera singer Alibek Dnishev said after the performance.“The tour is taking place within the framework of the remarkable program “Rukhani Zhangyru”. It gives an opportunity to show the whole world the high level of culture of our country. I am very pleased with this tour, as our opera houses conduct creative dialogue, strengthen our friendship. Today we performed in the Southern capital of Kazakhstan, at the Abai Opera House – ‘Kara Shanyrak’ of our operatic art. Here the premiere, the birth of the opera Abai took place in 1944. This performance is an important exam for our company. The Almaty audience is very enlightened, cultured, and its incessant, stormy ovations, which sounded today, were a great reward and high appreciation of our work,” maestro Alan Buribayev said.Principal Conductor of the Astana Opera added that it is not his first production of Abai, stressing the international significance of this opera.“In 2013, I realized a new production of the opera Abai in Germany, which was a huge success. Moreover, this was the year of the 200th anniversary of composers R. Wagner and G. Verdi. It is impossible to imagine any world opera house without their works. Three productions were nominated for the Production of the Year – Das Liebesverbot by R. Wagner, Un Ballo in Maschera by G. Verdi and Abai by A. Zhubanov, L. Khamidi, and the on the anniversary year of R. Wagner and G. Verdi, the opera Abai was named the Production of the Year! The work conquers its listeners. In 2014, with the company of the Abai Opera House we performed this opera in France, where it was a resounding success. I always advocate Kazakh art and whenever I play with orchestras I try to include Kazakh symphonic music in the program. I recorded the dances from the third act of the opera Abai – the Wedding suite – on the BBC Radio 3 in London. The last time I played dances from Abai in Japan, and one of the leading Japanese newspapers Yomiuri Shimbun expressed their delight with our music. As soon as people hear this opera they come and say to me: “Give me the score! How can I learn more about this opera? Who is Abai?”... The opera Abai opens the hearts of people of different nations like a key!” Alan Buribayev added.“I used to think that Kazakh operas, first and foremost, are interesting for us, because it is important for us to learn more about ourselves, but it turned out that the music of this opera is universal, it is perceived with equal enthusiasm all over the world. The opera Abai has become a hallmark of our art. We will always perform this opera, and there will always be a special reverent attitude towards it. Abai is a sacred subject for us,” the maestro concluded.Stage Director – Giancarlo Del Monaco, Set Designer – outstanding contemporary set designer Ezio Frigerio, Costume Designer – the Academy Award winner Franca Squarciapino, Projection Designer – Sergio Metalli, Lighting Designer – Vinicio Cheli. The Astana Opera Choir and Symphony Orchestra. Principal Choirmaster – Honoured Worker of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Dautov.Let us remind that tomorrow, on February 11, there will be a second performance of the opera Abai. A young promising singer, marvelous mezzo-soprano, international competitions laureate Malika Minisini will debut as Karlygash. Baritone Yerzhan Saipov, who is preparing the part of Kokbai, will also be debuting that evening. The ballet Manon by the famous 20th century choreographer Kenneth MacMillan will be featured on February 14 at 19.00. The ballet Notre Dame de Paris by outstanding French choreographer Roland Petit to the music of Maurice Jarre, which will be held on February 17 and 18 at 18.00, will conclude the tour.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/29230?lang=kk

“Performing national opera is always great responsibility, because you must worthily present one of the outstanding achievements of the musical art of Kazakhstan, and also correctly interpret the masterpiece created by composers A. Zhubanov and L. Khamidi. I have been working on the role of Karlygash for a long time. It is an important part, difficult from the acting point of view. My heroine has an incredible sense of humor, intelligence, sensitivity and tenderness. The first appearance of Karlygash onstage must create a joyful, positive mood. Kokbai and I are introducing new festive emotions into the performance, as Abai gives us the task of holding the Betashar ceremony and preparing for the wedding. I want to thank the Maestro Alan Buribayev for his trust and support. It was very comfortable for Yerzhan Saipov and me to work with our colleagues who already performed this opera more than once. They gave us valuable advice. It is very important for us that this debut took place within the framework of the tour to Almaty at the alma-mater – Abai Opera House, it is a great honor for us,” the Astana Opera soloist Malika Minisini said after the performance.The operatic masterpiece is based on the libretto by the great writer Mukhtar Auezov. The narrative is based on dramatic events from the life of the great Kazakh poet, educator and philosopher Abai Kunanbayev (1845-1904).“My wife and I are regular viewers of the Abai Opera House. We often listen to the Almaty company’s performance of this opera, but we will remember today’s performance for a long time. This production can be called the pinnacle of understanding of national classics. It is amazing that the opera retained the original author’s version. In the scene where the stunningly gorgeous library is revealed, there was an overall awe of the audience, the auditorium was incredibly surprised! We certainly appreciated the young vocalists; there was a strong cast of performers today. They confidently presented each of their respective parts, and were very well prepared,” Azamat and Dinara Salikovs noted.Let us remind that the main parts were presented today by Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Zhanat Shybykbayev in the title role, Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Nurlan Bekmukhambetov in the role of Aidar, Azhar – Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Saltanat Akhmetova. Karlygash is an international competitions laureate Malika Minisini. Kokbai – Yerzhan Saipov, Syrttan – international competitions laureate Bolat Yessimkhanov and others.Music Director and Conductor – Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Alan Buribayev, Principal Choirmaster of the Astana Opera – Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Dautov, Stage Director – Giancarlo Del Monaco (Italy).The Almaty tour of the Astana Opera is taking place from February 10 to 18 within the framework of the program of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev “Rukhani Zhangyru” (Course towards the Future: Modernization of Kazakhstan’s Identity) on the international project Modern Kazakh Culture in the Global World and it is organized by the Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/29225?lang=kk

On March 28 of the current year the Ministry of Energy held a regular meeting of the Commission on Oil and Gas of the Public Council regarding Fuel and Energy Complex and Ecology.At the meeting of the Commission on Oil and Gas the following issues were considered:1. Discussion of the work on the uninterrupted and high-quality provision of FLM in the domestic market by Kazakhstan's oil refineries;2. Hearing of a report on measures to improve legislation in the field of gas and gas supply, as well as on the elimination of legal gaps identified in the process of law enforcement practice for the sale of commodity gas purchased from a national operator outside the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan;3. Development of methane extraction from coal-beds  in the Karaganda basin;4. On new mechanisms and rules in subsoil use in accordance with the New Code "About Subsoil and Subsoil Use".The meeting was attended by members of the Public Council, representatives of the Ministry, «KazTransGas» JSC and the Union of Oilfield Service Companies of Kazakhstan.On the first issue, the head of the Commission B. Auetaev raised the question of the real time when 3 domestic plants will fully provide oil products with the needs of the domestic market, it is also recommended to take appropriate measures to eliminate the numerous intermediary structures that resell oil products from resource holders.On the second issue, V.M. Borisov raised the issue of working out a mechanism for close cooperation between the Ministry and «KazTransGas» JSC on improving the legislation in the gas and gas supply sectors.On the third issue, representatives of "KazTransGaz" JSC in detail highlighted the progress of research work on the methane extraction from coal-beds and raised the issue of finding ways of financing for further research on this project.Following the discussion of these issues, the relevant structural units of the Ministry are given recommendations and proposals.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/cerc/press/news/details/29020?lang=kk

By decision of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission (hereinafter - EEC) from December 20, 2017 No. 89 the technical regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union "About the safety of oil prepared for transportation and (or) use" (TR EEU 045/2017) (hereinafter - technical regulations) are adopted, which will come into force on July 1, 2019. The technical regulations are developed in accordance with the Plan of Technical Regulations of the Customs Union and amending the technical regulations of the Customs Union, approved by the Decision of the Council of EEC  from October 1, 2014 No. 79. The technical regulation establishes requirements for the safety of oil prepared for transportation and (or) use (hereinafter referred to as oil), as well as requirements for marking of oil to ensure its free movement in the territory of the Eurasian Economic Union (hereinafter referred to as the Union)The technical regulations apply to oil that is put into circulation and circulated in the market of the Union, the technical regulations do not apply to oil exported outside the customs territory of the Union supplied under the state defense order that is stored in organizations that ensure the preservation of the state material reserve , and also used by the manufacturer (producer) of oil exclusively for own needs.Oil, released into circulation and circulating in the territory of the Union, according to physical and chemical indicators should comply with the requirements of technical regulations.Assessment of the compliance of oil with the requirements of technical regulations is carried out in the form of tests with the registration of a passport.Oil is marked with a single sign of product circulation on the market of the Union, which is stamped in the passport.The methods of testing conducted in assessing the compliance of oil with the requirements of the technical regulations are established in standards that will be included in the list of international and regional (interstate) standards, and in the absence of national standards containing rules and methods of research (tests) and measurements, including the sampling rules necessary for the application and implementation of the requirements of the technical regulations and the implementation of the conformity assessment of oil.The text of the technical regulation can be found on the official EEC website by reference  http://www.eurasiancommission.org/ru/act/texnreg/deptexreg/tr/Pages/TR_EAEU_045.aspx.Also by  Decision of the Collegium of EEC from March 6, 2018 No. 36 the transitional provisions of the technical regulationsare adopted. The text of these transitional provisions can be found on the official EEC website by referenceSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/cerc/press/news/details/29017?lang=kk

On April 26, 2018 the first draft of legislative amendments to the Environmental Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan was submitted in Astana which is aimed at creating a modern system of strategic environmental assessment (SEA) in the country corresponding to international standards, namely the Protocol on SEA of the UN Economic Commission for Europe.SEA is an effective tool used at the state planning stage and designed to take into account environmental factors in the development and approval of strategic government documents (government plans, programs, strategies, concepts, etc.). SEA helps prevent an irreversible negative impact on the environment and human health in advance. In particular basing on the results of SEA the developers of government programs receive specific proposals that take into account not only economic but also environmental aspects.The first text of a new chapter of the Environmental Code on SEA, developed by national and international experts, was discussed at an expert meeting under the auspices of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, UNECE and OSCE (April 26, 2018). The discussion was attended by experts from relevant government bodies, international consultants from UNECE and the OSCE, national experts and the general public. The proposals and comments will be taken into account in the future work of the experts and submitted for further consideration in the autumn of 2018 and approval in 2019.The day before, on April 25, 2018, the working group positively assessed the concept of a comprehensive reform of the regulatory framework for environmental impact assessment (EIA) in Kazakhstan, involving the introduction of an entirely new, modern EIA system that meets international standards and the requirements of the Espoo Convention. On this basis the convention recommended that this concept to be sent to the consideration and agreement of the Working Group on the Revision of the Environmental Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.It should be reminded that work on improving the legislation in the field of SEA and EIA is carried out at the initiative of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan and is implemented with the financial support of the joint project of the EU / UNDP / UNECE "Support to the transition of Kazakhstan to a green economy model", the Office of the OSCE in Astana and the Government of Switzerland.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/cerc/press/news/details/28985?lang=kk

On May 31, 2018 in Astana the Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kanat Bozumbayev made a report for the Public Council on the results of the work of the Ministry for 2017.In his report, the Minister spoke about the main directions of the work of the state body in the oil and gas industry, electric power industry, coal, nuclear industry and environmental protection. In the oil and gas industry, a noticeable growth in the indicators of the sectors was noted. The volume of oil and gas production for 2017 compared to 2016 increased by 10.5% and 14% respectively.The Minister of Energy of the RK attached great importance to the development of the oil and gas chemical industry. In recent years legislation has been significantly improved to create conditions for the organization of oil and gas chemical industries.The implementation of two projects Polypropylene (capacity of 500 thousand tons per year, worth 2.6 billion US dollars) and Polyethylene (capacity 1.2 million tons per year, worth 6.5 billion dollars). will attract about 9 billion US dollars, will create up to 10,000 jobs during the construction phase and 1,000 in operation.The sector of electric power industry on the background of growing consumption shows an increase in electricity generation by 8.7% compared to the previous year.By the end of 2018, the II stage of construction of the 500 kV line of the interregional project "North-East-South" will be fully completed. The project is aimed at improving the reliability of power supply to the East Kazakhstan region and Almaty region and strengthening energy independence.The Ministry attaches special importance to the issue of stimulating business in the use of green technologies. In May this year. an International Center of "green" technologies and investment projects has been opened to support and introduce low-carb investment projects with the search for potential investors, technical analysis of projects and the possibility of transferring the best "green" technologies. The Minister of Energy told about the work on the development of the new Environmental Code.The Ministry has introduced a system for assessing the degree of risks in the field of environmental protection, which has made it possible to reduce the number of inspections almost twofold, taking into account the nature of the activities of nature users: from 3177 inspections in 2016 to 1753 in 2017. In 2017, the Ministry developed 3 branch legislative acts. In the current year, five draft legislative acts are being drafted by the Ministry, in particular, it is expected to adopt the draft Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Amendments and Additions to the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan" On Gas and Gas Supply "initiated by the deputies of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan.1) The growth of oil production is achieved due to 3 large deposits: Kashagan, Karachaganak, Tengiz. Projects of expanding and further development of Tengiz, Karachaganak and Kashagan will make a significant contribution to the economic growth of the country in the medium term. The volume of oil production will grow steadily and by 2025 will reach the level of 104 million tons / year.As for oil refining, modernization of Pavlodar and Atyrau refineries has been completed. The share of import dependence of the market in motor fuels has decreased.In 2018, the modernization of the Shymkent oil refinery will be completed.Since the beginning of the year, the Technical Regulation of the Customs Union has come into effect, banning the production of oil products that do not meet the standards of K-4 and 5. To increase productivity at three refineries, an automated maintenance management system (maintenance) is being introduced. The annual repair schedule will be reduced from 45 to 20 days, and a stop for 45 days will be carried out every three years. This will allow at each refinery to increase the volume of oil processing by an average of 300 thousand tons per year. Work is underway to build a new refinery. A working group was created in order to develop the pre-TED in the period until July 1 of this year. for the purpose of locating the plant, its parameters and financing.2) The level of gasification of the country today is 47.4%, 1320 settlements have access to gas. Within the framework of transfers for the development of regions, about 13 billion tenge are allocated from the republican budget each year.Thanks to the 5th social initiative of the Head of State, the issue of gasification of Astana and northern regions will be resolved.The beginning of the implementation of the project for the construction of the Saryarka gas main is planned for July of this year. The first stage along the route "Kyzylorda-Zhezkazgan-Karaganda-Temirtau-Astana" will be completed by December 2019. The cost of the 1st stage of 1,081 km is 267.3 billion tenge.3) The renewable energy market is growing. Last year, 5 objects of RES (3 HPPs, 1 WWES, 1 SES) were put into operation. This year, it is planned to introduce 10 renewable energy sources with a total capacity of 123 MW. The share of RES in the total electricity production in the Republic of Kazakhstan was 1.08%.4) In 2017 the Ministry established a legislative and institutional framework for the implementation of the auction mechanism for the implementation of renewable energy projects.Currently (May 23 - June 7 this year), spring auctions are held with the volume of purchased installed capacity of 245 MW. On the first day of the auction, the tariff for the wind farm decreased by 20%.In 2017 coal mining companies produced 106.7 million tons of coal, which showed an increase of 8.3% to the level of 2016.At the same time, the amount of financing for nature protection activities by nature users amounted to 129.6 billion tenge for 2017, which is almost 1.5 times higher than in 2015 (87 billion tenge). As a result of the audit, in order to reduce the administrative burden on the business as part of the inspections conducted, the control and supervisory functions are reduced by 30%.In the field of waste management, the share of recycled waste products was 31%, solid waste - 9%, while this indicator increased by 1.3 times from industrial waste in 2015, and by 5 times in solid waste. It is planned to increase the share of processing of industrial waste to 32% in 2018, and to 11% of solide waste.In 2016, IOM was introduced for cars and their components, in 2017 - for electrical equipment and packaging. During the period of implementation of the IOM (2016-2017), 136.1 thousand tons of waste were collected and processed. The amount of payments to processors amounted to KZT 5.2 billion.Press service of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/cerc/press/news/details/28977?lang=kk

“Just like Kyz Zhibek, I myself come from Akzhayik. This part is closest to me among all the national operas. As I grew up in these parts, I know the local traditions. This music is in our blood, these songs are familiar to everyone from a young age. From the age of three, with a handkerchief in my hands, I sang songs that were included in the opera Kyz Zhibek. When scenes from the opera Kyz Zhibek were staged in our district, in his youth my father always performed the role of Tolegen. As a student, I have read two versions of the great epos, and for the first time I portrayed Kyz Zhibek in my fourth year in the conservatory. Now I will perform the part of Zhibek in a new way, not only in terms of artistry, but also vocally: my way of thinking and world perception have changed since my last appearance in this role, and new colors have appeared in my voice,” Aizada Kaponova said.There are many tasks before the performer, character interpretation is extremely important. Kyz Zhibek is the embodiment of beauty. She possessed such qualities as wisdom, courage and strength of character, was a masterful horse-rider. The most difficult part in this role is performing Zhoktau – Zhibek’s song-lament for her deceased beloved at the end of the opera. It is necessary to convey your feelings to the audience, while retaining control over your own emotions.Aizada Kaponova has graduated from the Kazakh National Academy of Music with a major in Vocal Arts (class of Professor, Honoured Artist of Kazakhstan K. Omarbayev). The singer’s skill were marked by victories at international competitions, she is a laureate of the Second Prize of the International Competition-Festival of Creative Youth “Shabyt” (Astana); laureate of the First Prize of the International Vocal Competition (Almaty); Winner of the Grand Prix at the N. Tlendiyev International Competition-Festival (Astana). The singer’s repertoire includes leading roles in classical operas, such as Sara, Altynai from the opera Birzhan–Sara by M. Tulebayev, Azhar from the opera Abai by A. Zhubanov, L. Khamidi, Zhibek from the opera Kyz Zhibek by Y. Brussilovsky, Mamyr from the opera Kalkaman–Mamyr by B. Kydyrbek, Violetta from the opera La Traviata, Gilda from the opera Rigoletto by G. Verdi, Olympia from the opera Les Contes d’Hoffmann by J. Offenbach, the Queen of the Night from the opera Die Zauberflöte by W.A. Mozart, Lucia di Lammermoor from the eponymous opera by G. Donizetti.The first Kazakh opera Kyz Zhibek was created 83 years ago based on the libretto of the outstanding playwright and novelist Gabit Musrepov. The opera was based on the eponymous folk lyric-epic poem about the tragic love of Zhibek and Tolegen. In his score composer Yevgeny Brussilovsky used Kazakh folk songs, kuys and works of folk composers – Ybyrai, Mukhit, Zhayau Musa, Tattimbet. The most significant of these works was the aria of Kyz Zhibek, which in fact is a song of akyn Ybyrai Gak-ku – a poetic interpretation of a swan song.Let us note that Honoured Artist of Kazakhstan Zhannat Baktai is also preparing to perform the part of Zhibek. Honoured Workers of Kazakhstan Medet Chotabayev and Zhan Tapin will perform the role of Tolegen, Bekezhan – Honoured Worker of Kazakhstan Sundet Baigozhin, Talgat Galeyev. Shege – Beimbet Tanarykov, Ramzat Balakishiyev, Bazarbai – Honoured Worker of Kazakhstan Zhanat Shybykbayev, Bolat Yessimkhanov, Kamka – Honoured Worker of Kazakhstan Dina Khamzina, Gulzhanat Sapakova, Karlygash – Honoured Worker of Kazakhstan Aigul Niyazova, Madina Islamova, Batsaiy – Malika Minisini, Duriya – Honoured Worker of Kazakhstan Bibigul Zhanuzak, Yelena Ganzha.The Astana Opera Symphony Orchestra, Choir and Children’s Choir, Conductor – Honoured Worker of Kazakhstan Abzal Mukhitdinov, Principal Choirmaster – Honoured Worker of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Dautov. Stage Director – Principal Stage Director of the Bolshoi Theatre of Belarus Mikhail Pandzhavidze, Consultant – Honoured Worker of Kazakhstan Askhat Mayemirov, PhD, Set and Costume Designers – Sofya Tasmagambetova and Pavel Dragunov, Choreographer – Mukaram Avakhri, Head of Children’s Studio – Altynganym Akhmetova.The performances start at 18:00.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/28846?lang=kk

On June 29, 2018 in Geneva (Switzerland), within the framework of the visit of the Kazakh delegation, the signing of the Agreement on International Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) on scientific and technical cooperation was conducted.On the Kazakh side, the document was signed by the Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kanat Bozumbayev, on the side of CERN — the Director General Fabiola Dzhanotti. The international cooperation agreement was signed with the aim of strengthening existing cooperation and creating a basis for ensuring the participation of scientists, engineers, students and technical specialists from Kazakhstan in CERN research projects on a long-term basis.It should be noted that the scientific cooperation of Kazakhstan within CERN is of great importance for maintaining a positive image of our country in the world community, which will affect the development of the scientific and innovative potential of the country.In general, cooperation with CERN will make it possible to combine theory and experiment, and thereby improve the quality of fundamental and applied research.An important point: Annual contributions of CERN member countries make up about $ 1.2 billion. The fixed annual membership fee of the member state is about $ 13-14 million. To date, Germany (over 200 million euros), France, Britain and Italy (over 100 million) are major donors. And associate members pay a reduced fee. A fixed annual contribution of $ 1.4 million).Kazakhstan, in turn, without paying such huge sums, will have the opportunity to participate in conducting unique research at various CERN facilities, thereby providing advanced and up-to-date technologies in the field of nuclear physics.After signing of the Agreement, young scientists and specialists of Kazakhstan will have an opportunity to undergo training at existing facilities and participate in joint experiments conducted at the Organization's facilities, the largest project of which is the large hadronic collider.Annually more than 50 masters and doctors PhD of our country will conduct unique researches on various installations CERN, thereby providing advanced and newest technologies in the field of nuclear physics.During the visit, the Kazakh delegation got acquainted with the largest experimental installation in the world - the large hadronic collider. In the construction and research of this installation, over 10,000 scientists and engineers take part from more than 100 countries."At present, fundamental and applied research in the field of nuclear science and technology is actively developing in Kazakhstan. Along with the Institute of Nuclear Physics, scientists from the Kazakh National University, Al-Farabi University, the Eurasian National University. L.N. Gumilev and the Physical and Technical Institute of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan are actively participating in the research. This agreement will have a great status and will enhance the level of cooperation in the field of fundamental nuclear physics, "said Kanat Bozumbayev, the Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan.He also noted that the main areas of activity of scientists of Kazakhstan in the field of peaceful use of nuclear energy are fundamental research in nuclear physics; physics of elementary particles and high-energy physics; radiation physics of solids; applied research in nuclear physics; development and application of nuclear technologies in energy, industry, agriculture and medicine. "The Institute of Nuclear Physics, since 2010, has been organizing joint CERN schools for young specialists of Kazakhstan and the CIS. Three schools were organized: in Astana, Dubna and CERN (more than 80 young scientists were trained in total). It is planned to hold the next 4th school in Kazakhstan. Discussions are underway on joint experiments to study the properties of exotic nuclei, as well as on the study of the effect of high doses of irradiation on the properties of structural elements of prospective nuclear reactors, "the minister concluded..     For reference. The European Organization for Nuclear Research is the world's leading organization in the research of elementary particle physics. Its headquarters are in Geneva (Switzerland). Postwar pioneers in physics Raul Dotry, Pierre Auger and Lev Kovarski in France, Edoardo Amaldi in Italy and Niels Bohr in Denmark stated the need to create a unified structure for physical experimental research. Louis de Broglie formally proposed the creation of a European laboratory at the European Cultural Conference (Lausanne, Switzerland, 1949). At the intergovernmental meeting of UNESCO in Paris in December 1951, it was decided to establish an European Council for Nuclear Research. The agreement on CERN education was signed in Paris on June 29 - July 1, 1953 by representatives of 12 European countries. The organization was formed on September 29, 1954. Currently, 22 countries are members of CERN. In addition, some countries and international organizations have an observer status. At CERN, around 2400 people work constantly, more than 10 thousand physicists and engineers from 580 universities and institutes from 113 countries participate in international experiments CERN and work there temporarily.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/cerc/press/news/details/28813?lang=kk

For Kazakhstan saiga is a national asset and pride. After all, most of its population in the world lives here. This is a migratory species of animals.In the framework of the implementation of the plan of measures for the protection, reproduction and sustainable development of the Betpakdala saiga population, specialists of the testing laboratory of the Department of Laboratory and Analytical Control of the RSU "Department of Ecology in Kostanai region" carried out sampling of soil, atmospheric air, water from surface water bodies, springs in the Amangeldy and Zhangeldinsky districts of Kostanay region.During the field trips in 2018, 68 samples of soil, air, water from surface water bodies, springs served as a saiga watering place, in the Kaynar-Zholob area, in the Obala area, in the vicinity of the Zhargui camp in the Amangeldy district and in the Kokolat Zhangeldy area district. Based on the results of the state monitoring of atmospheric air, as well as the soil excesses taking into account the background is not revealed. Insignificant exceedances were detected in water bodies by the content of iron total, COD, BOD5, sulfates, copper, manganese.Specialists of the laboratory also conducted radiation monitoring of environmental objects. Exceeds from the radiation background were not detected.State monitoring is carried out on an ongoing basis by the testing laboratory of the laboratory-analytical control department for air, water and soil.  Tulepbergenova AA - the main specialist of the testing laboratory of the Department of Laboratory and Analytical Control of the RSU "Department of Ecology in Kostanay Region of the Committee for Environmental Regulation and Control of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan"Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/cerc/press/news/details/28807?lang=kk

On July 20, 2018 a workshop-meeting on "Social partnership in the oil and gas industry", organized by the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan was held in the city of Shymkent in “Petro Kazakhstan Oil Products” LLP. During the event, a Deputy Director of the Department for the Development of the Oil Industry Makhanov Bakhyt Abdildayevich made a report on the topic "On the work of the Industry Commission on Social Partnership and Regulation of Social and Labor Relations in the Oil and Gas Industry under the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan", Director of the Department of Social and Labor Relations of the KAZENERGY Association Kusainova Ayman Kudaibergenovna made her speech on the topic "On the main rules of the industry agreement in the oil and gas, oil refining and petrochemical sectors of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2017-2019", the chairman of the trade union Primkulov Kerim Primkulovich made his speech on the topic "On the activities of the industry professional union of workers in the chemical, petrochemical and related industries for the implementation of the sector contract for 2017-2019", a deputy chairman of the trade union Kopbaev Sayran Iztyleuovich spoke on theme "On the activities of the trade union of workers of the Kazakhstan oil and gas complex on the implementation of the sector agreement for 2017-2019", a Deputy Chairman of the Trade Union Center of the South Kazakhstan Region Trade Union Center Auehkhanov Serik Yelemesovich, made his speech on theme "The main role of the social partnership and trade unions".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/cerc/press/news/details/28773?lang=kk

Within the framework of the trip on the part of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the tasks of developing the oil and industrial complex of the West Kazakhstan region were discussed.In his speech the Vice-Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Akchulakov B.U. told about the joint work with the akimat on the gas and electricity supply projects implemented in the region, including within the framework of the state program "Nurly-zher".The gasification level of the West Kazakhstan region is 94%, with gas provided by about 614 thousand people (642,2 thousand people in total). Total settlements - 444, gasified - 328 settlements.From the republican budget in 2018, more than 1.8 billion tenge was allocated for ongoing gasification projects in 11 settlements in the Bokeyorda district and new projects (term: 2018-2020) 11 settlements of the Akzhaiksky district, 5 villages of the Kaztalovsky district and 7 villages of the Terektinsky district district.Within the framework of the Housing Construction Program, "Nurly Jer", funds were provided in the amount of 410.6 million tenge for the implementation of 2 gasification projects in the Zhangal village of Zhangalinsky district (term: 2018) and in Uralsk for gas supply of the residential area "A" (term : 2018-2019)..При формировании Республиканского бюджета на 2019-2021 годы на завершение реализации продолжающихся проектов газификации в 9 населенных пунктов Казталовского района и 7 населенных пунктов Теректинского района на сумму 1,7 млрд. тенге.Akimat of the region made the corresponding budgetary applications. Currently, the budget application is under consideration in the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - the vice-minister of energy said.Regarding the development of the energy system of the region, Bolat Akchulakov said that within the framework of the "Nurly Jer" Program, funds were allocated from the republican budget for 2018 to implement 5 projects in the amount of about KZT 1.1 billion, this is the electricity supply of the residential area "A" in the city Uralsk, projects in Chapaevo villages of Akzhaiksky district, Zhangaly of Zhangalinsky district, eastern part of Saykhin village of Bokeyordinsky district and housing construction in Daryinskoye village of Zelenovsky district.The implementation of these projects will provide uninterrupted power supply for more than 1,5 thousand residential buildings and 13,5 thousand apartments. According to the program "Nurly Zher", a budget request for the amount of KZT 1.8 billion (for 2019-2021) was made to the Ministry of Finance for the completion of the ongoing and the start of new 4 electricity projects, including the construction of power transmission lines in the village of Nurly. Saykhin of Bokeyorda region in the amount of 15.2 million tenge (2019).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/cerc/press/news/details/28759?lang=kk

In the period from August 7, 2018 to August 16, 2018 an Internet conference on "Greenhouse gas emissions regulation" will be held in the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan.We ask you to take an active part, ask your questions on the subject.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/cerc/press/news/details/28731?lang=kk

M. Tulebayev’s lyric-dramatic opera to the libretto of K. Jumaliyev was first presented on November 7, 1946, at the Abay Kazakh Opera and Ballet Theatre. Over 72 years, the opera Birzhan – Sara has gained international fame: it was presented in Moscow on December 6, 1958, at the decade of Kazakh art. It was very successful in Berlin and Dresden (1986). Later the libretto was translated into Turkish, and it was performed in Samsun in 2013, as well as in Istanbul, Bursa, Eskisehir and Ankara in 2014. In the same year the Astana Opera Company performed this opera in Russia at the Mariinsky Theatre.Birzhan – Sara is a true treasure of Kazakh opera art. A decision to breathe new life to this national classical masterpiece was made at the capital’s opera house. Thanks to the latest modern theatrical technologies, the opera is adapted to the technical equipment of the stage, and exclusive solutions of the production team are incorporated.The production team is represented by: Stage Director – Honored Worker of Kazakhstan A. Mayemirov, PhD, Consulting Director – Principal Stage Director of the Bolshoi Theatre of Belarus, laureate of the G. Tukai State Prize of the Tatarstan Republic M. Pandzhavidze, Music Director and Conductor – Honored Worker of Kazakhstan A. Mukhitdinov, Choreographers – Honored Workers of Kazakhstan T. Nurkaliyev, A. Tati. Assistant Directors - Y. Nursultan, Y. Toikenov. Set and Costume Designers – S. Tasmagambetova and P. Dragunov. Music Editor – T. Zharmukhamet. Lighting Designer – J. Pantani, Projections Designer – S. Metalli. Principal Choirmaster – Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Y. Dautov.The new director’s version differs from the previous ones by the scale of its form. This means that all scenes will be expanded. All kinds of attributes of fairground festivities will be presented to the audience, and in order to recreate a realistic atmosphere, animals will take part in the production.In addition, the performance concept is distinguished by its lack of one-sided character interpretations. The love story of Birzhan and Sara, which didn’t find a place on this earth will be presented to the viewers. Traditionally, the opera ends with the death of the protagonist, but the directors want to leave the light at the end of the tunnel, so that the audience understands that the sacrifice, made in the name of love, was not in vain. The story of Birzhan and Sara made it possible for thousands of descendants to unite, and it remained in people’s memory as a symbol of the great power of love, inciting us to incredible actions.Anything Impossible is PossibleLooking at the sketches, it seems impossible to make such beautiful scenery a reality. Phenomenal technologies are used in the performance for the first time: beyond belief, several tons of water will be used onstage. Pictures of the rich Kazakhstani nature are implemented both in rigid sets and in 3D projections. It should also be noted that this production is created in a cinematic way.Sofya Tasmagambetova and Pavel Dragunov began working on the sketches in the fall of 2017. The designers admit that it was not easy to undertake a national production. The set and costume designers do not have the right to make a mistake; they must bring something new into the opera and surprise the viewers without violating national style.“Labor-intensive work was done to create outfits for three ballet scenes, each of which includes 48 artists. The costumes for the choir artists are very bright and rich. Therefore, the most important task for us was to make the lead characters even more colorful and expressive. Birzhan’s noble attire states his status and age. Sara’s wedding dress is very delicate. The vest is made in the national style, embroidered with gold-colored metal ornaments. We wanted to make the bride herself like a jewel. The fabrics’ texture was chosen taking into account new technological possibilities, modern materials are very high-quality, and their color range is diverse,” said Sofya Tasmagambetova and Pavel Dragunov.It took a little less than half a year to manufacture the props. The craftsmen worked according to updated technologies. Now, stools, a closet and chests are not just painted, but decorated with relief patterns, which were created with the use of a milling machine, on which ornaments are cut. In addition, complex metal work was carried out. There is also pottery: several dozen jugs were prepared. There is a lot of incuse in this production: all the belts are decorated with intricate patterns, prop masters laboriously worked for at least 3 hours over each detail. There are about 100 such belts. A team of prop masters worked on spears and arrows. A clock made of real wood deserves particular attention. The craftsmen needed carpentry skills to manually make small details. The gramophone has also drawn our attention. It looks very plausible, and even though it does not play, its task is to convey the atmosphere of that time. Artistry in the Highest Sense of the WordThe props have already been transferred to the rehearsal halls, so that the artists can get into characters using everyday objects in various scenes.Not every singer can portray Birzhan, as it is very complex, large, requiring gathering all strength. Laureates of many international competitions Meir Bainesh and Beimbet Tanarykov are preparing to present this role. Charismatic singer Meir Bainesh more than once brilliantly performed this part at the Astana Opera. Beimet Tanarykov performs the role of Birzhan throughout his creative career. The soloist puts meaning into every word, reinforcing them with his gestures and facial expressions. A vocalist’s work on a role is similar to the processing of a rough diamond and turning it into a beautiful gem. The soloist has a beautiful vocal timbre and stunning artistry.Honored Artist of Kazakhstan, opera prima Maira Mukhamedkyzy will be debuting in the role of Sara. Wonderful soprano, Honored Artist of Kazakhstan Zhannat Baktai has already performed the role of jealous Altynai in this opera, but she will also portray Sara for the first time.“My dreams are coming true, I wanted to perform this role for a long time, but I always thought that I was not ready for it, because I understood that you need to have enough experience to interpret it. Sara has a strong temper, a strong character. From the vocal point of view, this is also a difficult part, which requires a classical performance. Thus, I compare Mukan Tulebayev’s opera Birzhan – Sara with G. Puccini’s operas, which reflect great dynamics. I will try to perform it in the Italian manner of sound, so that every word is clear,” Maira Mukhamedkyzy said.Music Director and Conductor, Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Abzal Mukhitdinov noted that in order to survive and remain in demand any scenic music performance should fully comply with the dictates of the times.“The operas Abai and Kyz Zhibek, staged over a year ago, are still being sold out. However, for the opera Birzhan – Sara there is a need for a new staging. The composer Mukan Tulebayev’s music is very bright, beautiful and singing by nature. It is known that he himself was a professional vocalist. In the opera Birzhan – Sara the composer used musical quotes of national akyns, the song Aitpai is an exposition of the main character,” Abzal Mukhitdinov shared. Maestro also emphasized that there are three masterpieces of Kazakh opera art in the Astana Opera’s repertoire. All of them are staged at the highest world level, and today Kazakh opera is experiencing a flourishing and is in demand of listeners. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/28726?lang=kk

On August 16-17, 2018 in Astana, the 7th meeting of the Kazakh-Kyrgyz Intergovernmental Council was held under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan B.A. Sagintayev and Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic M.D. Abylgaziev.          During the meeting, topical issues of trade and economic cooperation, further plans to expand investment cooperation and implementation of joint projects in the transit-transport, water-energy, tourism and other spheres were discussed.          The results of the implementation of the Protocol of the 6th meeting of the Kazakh-Kyrgyz Intergovernmental Council have been summed up and further stages of cooperation in the areas of trade, transport, investment, energy, agriculture, as well as tourism and digitalization.          According to the meeting at the level of the Prime Ministers of the two countries, the protocol of the 7th meeting of the Kazakh-Kyrgyz Intergovernmental Council.          In addition, within the framework of the Council, a Protocol was adopted to amend the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic on border crossing points on December 25, 2003 and the Memorandum of Cooperation between the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Economy of the KR.          The next 8th meeting of the Kazakh-Kyrgyz Intergovernmental Council will be held in 2019 in Bishkek.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/cerc/press/news/details/28725?lang=kk

On January 1, 2018 we celebrate 25thanniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic.The quarter of the century has passed under the sign of a strong and steady growth of bilateral interaction in all areas of cooperation. We have established a trustful political dialogue, significantly increased the volume of bilateral trade, expanded the base of bilateral agreements, built up cultural, humanitarian and educational exchanges.The key events which have greatly contributed to the development of bilateral relations include the official visit of the President of the Czech Republic His Excellency Vaclav Klaus to Kazakhstan in 2004, official visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan His Excellency Nursultan Nazarbayev to the Czech Republic in 2012, official visit of the President of the Czech Republic His Excellency Milos Zeman to Kazakhstan in 2014, and the working visit by the Czech leader Milos Zeman to Kazakhstan in 2017 to participate in the opening ceremony of the International Exhibition EXPO-2017 in Astana.The history of diplomatic relations has witnessed the establishment of an active cooperation between the legislative bodies of two countries where the Inter-Parliamentary Kazakhstan-Czech Friendship Group have been playing a major role. The Parliament of the Czech Republic became the one of the first legislative bodies in the European Union to ratify on September 15, 2016 the Agreement between Kazakhstan and EU on Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation. Two countries have defined and have been developing the priority areas of economic cooperation, including energy, machine building industry, agriculture, logistics, education and tourism. To a large extent, the progress in economic dimension have been achieved due to the activities of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic, Industrial, Scientific and Technical Cooperation, which was established in 2005. The inclusion of Kazakhstan in 2009 into the list of 12 priority trade and economic partners of the Czech Republic contributed to further expansion of ties in the area of trade and investment. A growing inflow of tourists from Kazakhstan to the Czech Republic has served as a live bridge between two countries. The higher educational institutions of the Czech Republic became the centre of attraction for Kazakh students. Since January 1, 2017 all Czech citizens have been granted non-visa regime for 30 days visit to Kazakhstan. The Republic of Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic enjoy constructive cooperation in the international arena and contribute to peace and global security through the mechanisms of the UN, OSCE and other international organizations. Kazakhstan is determined to further promote comprehensive and strong relations of friendship and trust with the Czech Republic.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/28404?lang=kk

On January1, 2018 the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Slovak Republic celebrate 25thAnniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.During the quarter of a century of friendship and partnership two countries established a trustful political dialogue, created favorable conditions for the development of trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian cooperation, broadened the base of bilateral agreements. The first official visit of the President of the Slovak RepublicHis Excellency Rudolf Schuster to Kazakhstan in November 2001, which resulted in signing of the Declaration on Fundamentals of Relations, has served as an important stage in the process of the development of bilateral cooperation. Further significant impetus to the strengthening of cooperation was given by the official visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan His Excellency Nursultan Nazarbayev to Slovakia inNovember 2007 and the official visit of the President of the Slovak Republic His Excellency Ivan Gasparovic to Kazakhstan in March 2010, and theworking visit of the Slovak leader Ivan Gasparovic to Kazakhstan in December 2010 to participate in the OSCE summit.The parliamentary diplomacy has always greatly contributed to the strengthening of the Kazakh-Slovak relations. The highest legislative bodies of two countries have established Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Groups. There is a regular exchange of visits between the members of two parliaments. The Parliament of Slovakia was one of the first legislative bodies in the European Union to ratify the Agreement between Kazakhstan and EU on Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation. The official visit of the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic His ExcellencyMiroslav Lajčák to Kazakhstan in November 2016 has contributed a lot to further strengthening of the political dialogue. Regular meetings of the Foreign Ministers within various international events as well as Ministerial consultations of two countries serve as an effective mechanism to secure steady cooperation.Trade and economic relations have been developing consistently and progressively. Two sides have defined energy, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, agriculture, pharmacy, transport infrastructure development, education and tourism as priority spheres of economic cooperation. Intergovernmental Commission on Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation, which already held 6 meetings, have been playing an important role in promoting interaction between business circles of two countries. Kazakhstan and Slovakia share close positions on key international issues,enjoy constructive cooperation in the international arenato contribute to peace and global security in the UN, OSCE and other international organizations. Slovakia supports Kazakhstan on EU visa regime liberalization for citizens of Kazakhstan. Since January 1, 2017 all Slovak citizens have been granted non-visa regime for 30 days visit to Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan and Slovakia are determined to further pursue foreign policy aimed at comprehensive strengthening of bilateral relations for the sake of the peoples of two countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/28403?lang=kk

ASTANA, 4 January 2017 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Yerzhan Ashikbayev discussed the program of Kazakhstan's activity as the chairman of the UN Security Council during the press conference at the Central Communications Service.Ashikbayev noted that during the presidency in the UN Security Council, the Kazakh delegation will continue to implement the seven priorities set by President Nursultan Nazarbayev in his political address to the UN Security Council titled “Kazakhstan's conceptual vision of strengthening global partnership for building a safe, just and prosperous world.”On the first working day, the members of the UN Security Council considered and adopted the Council's Work Program for January, expressed their full support and underlined its eventfulness, content, relevance and balance. The Deputy Minister emphasized that Kazakhstan established the ceremony of raising the flags of new non-permanent members of the Security Council as the practice for the UN Security Council.During the press conference, Ashikbayev drew attention to the forthcoming high-level thematic briefing on the theme “Non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction: confidence-building measures” chaired by President Nursultan Nazarbayev to be held on January 18. It is expected that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, as well as high-level representatives of the UN Security Council member countries will speak at the event. “The theme of the briefing clearly correlates with the traditional priorities of the Kazakh diplomacy and with the foreign policy initiatives of the Head of State,” the deputy minister said.Another important event during the presidency in the UN Security Council will be the ministerial debate titled “Building a regional partnership in Afghanistan and Central Asia as a model for the interdependence of security and development” with the participation of Foreign Minister Kairat Abdrakhmanov.As for the situation in Afghanistan, Ashikbayev mentioned three main aspects in the solution of the Afghanistan problem, which could serve as a further model for application in other conflict areas: the close relationship between security and development, regional approach to solving various problems and a comprehensive development strategy between the UN structures. He also noted that the solution of the Afghanistan problem is of particular importance for ensuring long-term stability and security for the countries of the region.In January, on a traditional basis, the Council will hold open and closed discussions of the situations in Syria, Libya, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic, Darfur, West Africa and the Sahel, South Sudan, Mali, Somalia, Cyprus and Colombia under the chairmanship of Kazakhstan. On January 25 there will be quarterly open debates of the UN Security Council at the level of the permanent representatives of the UN member states on the theme “The situation in the Middle East, including the question of Palestine.” It is scheduled to adopt a number of resolutions and presidential statements.The Deputy Minister also spoke about the results of the first year of Kazakhstan's membership in the UN Security Council. The Kazakh delegation contributed to the adoption of 61 resolutions, including 11 co-authorships and 27 statements by the chairman of the Security Council. There were voiced the issues that are in priority for Kazakhstan, including preventive diplomacy and the strengthening of confidence-building measures, non-proliferation, conflict resolution, countering international terrorism, and others. Thus, Kazakhstan acts in the common interests of the whole world as a fair mediator.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/28401?lang=kk

Splendid artists – Honored Workers of Kazakhstan Zamilya Jarkimbayeva (soprano) and Zhan Tapin (tenor), international competitions laureates Tatyana Vitsinskaya (mezzo-soprano), Azat Malik (baritone) will share with the listeners the world of personal experiences and sentiments reflected in the vocal lyrics of the 19th century. The viewers will also be able to appreciate the performance of talented cellist, international competitions laureate Askar Mukanov. Piano – international competitions laureate Raushan Beskembirova.The rich concert program will feature operatic and chamber-vocal works of Mikhail Glinka, Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Sergei Rachmaninoff. Numerous works of these outstanding composers are still very popular among the audiences of different countries, winning listeners and musicians with their perfection.Everyone’s favorite romances – Somneniye (Doubt), V Krovi Gorit Ogon Zhelaniya (In the Blood Burning Fire of Desire), Adel by M. Glinka, Skazhi, o Chem v Teni Vetvei (Tell Me, What in the Shadow of the Branches), Sred Shumnogo Bala (Amid the Din of the Ball), Primireniye (Reconciliation) by P. Tchaikovsky, Nimfa (The Nymph) by N. Rimsky-Korsakov and many others will be presented. Fragments from the famous operas will also be performed, such as Lensky’s aria from the opera Eugene Onegin by P. Tchaikovsky, Marfa’s aria from the opera The Tsar’s Bride, the Indian Guest’s song from the opera Sadko, Levko’s aria from the opera May Night by N. Rimsky-Korsakov and others.The works offered to the residents and guests of the capital are distinguished by sincerity, depth, expressiveness, grace, aesthetic nobility. The soloists noted that this evening they will go on the Chamber Hall stage with special feelings. Their task is to communicate to the viewers a vivid thrill of emotions in all genuineness and completeness, according to the original idea of the authors, to convey every nuance, smallest detail or musical intonation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/28357?lang=kk

On January 15, 2018 Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia – Permanent Representative to the African Union H.E. Mr. Yerlik Ali and African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security H.E. Mr. Smail Chergui signed the Agreement on providing humanitarian assistance to Somalia.Within the context of the Agreement, Kazakhstan allocated 215 thousand dollars US to the Commission of the African Union for providing humanitarian assistance to Somalia. The objectives of the Agreement relate to allocating finances for the implementation of two clean water projects in the Southwest of the country – in regions controlled by the African Union AMISOM peacekeepers.In accordance with the Agreement, the Kazakh side will undertake the inspection visit to Somalia during the second half of 2018 – in order to verify the implementation of the mentioned projects.The decision to provide humanitarian assistance to Somalia through the relevant African Union structures is based on the assumption that social and economic situation in the country are extremely difficult - due to the civil war and the destructive activity of the Al-Shabab terrorist group.The agreement was signed in the framework of policy on providing voluntary contributions by Kazakhstan to international organizations.In addition, the decision to provide humanitarian assistance to Somalia corresponds with the Kazakhstani priorities as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, which were formulated in the Address of the President of Kazakhstan N.A. Nazarbayev, and submitted on January 10, 2017 by the Minister of Foreign Affairs K.Abdrakhmanov at the debate The UN Security Council (to promote the peaceful and stable development of Africa).In addition, the situation in Somalia is part of the responsibility of the Republic of Kazakhstan in its capacity of the chairman of the Security Council's sanctions committee for Somalia and Eritrea (Committee 751/1907).Besides, these projects on providing water to the affected population correspond to the four priorities of Kazakhstan in the UN Security Council: nuclear, water, food and energy security.Kazakhstan since November 2014 is an observer of the African Union, which unites 55 states of the continent with a population of over 1 billion people.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/28285?lang=kk