World • 17 November, 2020

UNDP is guided by the national development priorities

The Covid-19 pandemics have changed the world that we know. It has severely affected the national health, and country’s economy, and its population. How countries are tackling this crisis? How Kazahstan is dealing with pandemics? In order to know the answers to this question, we had an interview with Yakup Beris, UNDP Resident Representative in Kazakhstan.

Lifestyle • 10 September, 2020

The grand opening of the bust of Abai Kunanbaiuly took place in Bucharest

The grand opening of the bust of Abai Kunanbaiuly took place in the center of Bucharest. The event was attended by Romanian politicians from the Parliament and state bodies, ambassadors of foreign states, as well as representatives of academic, public and business circles, the media of the host country.

Kazakhstan • 20 August, 2020

Kazakhstan to adopt program for development of pharmaceutical industry

As part of his working trip to the Karaganda region, Prime Minister Askar Mamin held a meeting on the development of the pharmaceutical industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan. 

President • 20 August, 2020

President Tokayev pays working visit to Turkistan region

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's trip to the Turkestan region began with a visit to the village of Myrzakent. The head of state got acquainted with the construction of a new residential district for victims of the dam break at the Sardobinsky reservoir, Akorda says.

President • 20 August, 2020

Head of state holds a meeting on anti-corruption issues

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted that the fight against corruption is one of the priorities of the country's strategic development. A number of important tasks have been implemented in this direction: Kazakhstan has joined the international organization GRECO, the law has introduced the release of managers for corruption offenses of subordinates, and the work on the examination of legal acts on corruption risks has been strengthened.

Education • 19 August, 2020

Distance learning to continue in Kazakhstan from September 1

In the 2020-2021 academic year, due to the current epidemiological conditions, it is planned to start distance training for grades 1-11 in all schools of the country, with the exception of remote rural small schools and "duty" primary school classes in strict observance of all sanitary standards. This year more than 3.3 million people will study in 7,391 schools in Kazakhstan, including in the 1st grade – more than 396 thousand children. Prime Minister Askar Mamin instructed to finalize the entire training methodology and by Aug. 20, 2020, organize a republican parent meeting online with detailed information about the upcoming educational process. 

Kazakhstan • 19 August, 2020

Ministry of Agriculture on 430 million tenge for subsidizing

At the government session chaired by the Prime Minister Askar Mamin, the Minister of Agriculture Saparkhan Omarov reported on the prospects for the development of fisheries in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Economy • 19 August, 2020

Kazakhstan exports 30 thousand tons of fish products to 36 countries

At the government session chaired by Prime Minister Askar Mamin, Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources Magzum Mirzagaliyev reported on the development of fish farms. 

Kazakhstan • 18 August, 2020

PM Askar Mamin instructs to create programs for developing fisheries in all regions

The development prospects of the fishing industry of the country were considered at the government conference call chaired by Prime Minister Askar Mamin. 

Government • 18 August, 2020

Government considers implementation of measures to support employment

At the government conference call chaired by Prime Minister Askar Mamin, the progress in implementing measures to support employment was considered.

President • 18 August, 2020

President Tokayev meets with Minister of information and public development

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received Minister of information and public development Aida Balayeva, Akorda says.

Politics • 18 August, 2020

Nursultan Nazarbayev receives first Deputy Chairman of the Nur Otan party Bauyrzhan Baibek

During the meeting the Elbasy stressed the importance of the primaries, elbasy.kz says.

Kazakhstan • 17 August, 2020

Quarantine measures be lifted gradually in Kazakhstan

At a meeting of the State Commission chaired by Prime Minister Askar Mamin, the Plan for Phased Removal of Quarantine Measures, taking into account the emerging epidemiological situation, was considered. 

Kazakhstan • 17 August, 2020

Kazakhstan and UN sign framework program on cooperation for 2021-2025

Today, First Deputy Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov and UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan Norimasa Shimomura signed an Agreement between Kazakhstan and the UN on Cooperation for Sustainable Development for 2021-2025. 

President • 17 August, 2020

The Head of State receives Minister of Trade and Integration Bakhyt Sultanov

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev heard a report by Bakhyt Sultanov on the results of the Ministry, and the potential opportunities and prospects for trade development until 2025, Akorda says.

Appointment • 17 August, 2020

The chair of JSC Zerde National Infocommunication Holding appointed

Abdrasilov Arman Askaruly was appointed chair of JSC National Infocommunication Holding Zerde. Alexey Anisimov, who previously held this post, was relieved according to his submitted application. 

President • 17 August, 2020

The President receives Minister of Industry and Infrastructure Development

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev listened to Beibut Atamkulov’s report on the results of his Ministry’s activities for 7 months of 2020, as well as information on the implementation of state programs, Akorda says.

Kazakhstan • 10 August, 2020

About 1.4 billion tons of cargo transported by road in six months in Kazakhstan

The pandemic and quarantine measures in Kazakhstan did not affect revenues from the transportation of goods by road, despite a decrease in total traffic volumes, which are associated with a decrease in business activity and a reduction in the geography of cargo supplies.

Government • 10 August, 2020

Enbek and Employment Roadmap programs considered

Today, Deputy Prime Minister Yeraly Tugzhanov held a meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission on Employment, at which the preliminary results of the implementation of Enbek and Employment Roadmap programs for 7 months of this year were heard.

President • 10 August, 2020

Kazakh President sends a telegram of congratulations to Alexander Lukashenko

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on behalf of the people of Kazakhstan and his own behalf congratulated Alexander Lukashenko on his re-election as President of the Republic of Belarus, Akorda says.

Government • 06 August, 2020

PM Askar Mamin informed about SK-Pharmacy’s measures to provide drugs to combat COVID-19

Prime Minister Askar Mamin visited the SK-Pharmacy logistics hub in Nur-Sultan, where he got acquainted with the availability of medicines for the treatment of COVID-19 and the measures taken to provide healthcare institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan with medicines.

Coronavirus • 06 August, 2020

Issues of Kazakhstan's access to complex of candidate vaccines for COVID-19 considered

At a meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Yeraly Tugzhanov, a number of important issues were considered.

President • 06 August, 2020

President Tokayev had a telephone conversation with President of Lebanon

Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed his deep condolences and asked to convey words of support to close ones of those who died as a result of the tragic events in the port of Beirut, and also wished a speedy recovery to those injured, Akorda says.

Education • 06 August, 2020

2.6 million students to study in distance

At the selector government session chaired by Prime Minister Askar Mamin, preparations for the beginning of the new 2020-2021 academic year were considered. Minister of Education and Science Askhat Aimagambetov reported on the work carried out.

President • 06 August, 2020

The Head of State receives Minister of Education and science

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev listened to the report of the Minister of Education and Science on the preparation for the new academic year and the implementation of previously given instructions, Akorda says.

Coronavirus • 05 August, 2020

Positive trend observed in fight against COVID-19 in Kazakhstan

At the government session chaired by the Prime Minister Askar Mamin, the progress in the implementation of anti-epidemic measures was considered.

President • 05 August, 2020

Kazakh President instructs MFA to ensure citizen's safety in Lebanon

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev instructed the Ministry of foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan to ensure the safety of Kazakh citizens in Lebanon in connection with the explosion in Beirut. This was announced by the Minister of foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tleuberdi.

World • 05 August, 2020

Dozens killed, thousands wounded in Beirut

Lebanese authorities have said at least 78 people have been killed and some 4,000 wounded in a massive explosion at the port in the capital, Beirut, Al Jazeera says.

Economy • 28 July, 2020

E-commerce in Kazakhstan increased by one and half times

At the government session chaired by the Prime Minister Askar Mamin, issues of the development of electronic commerce were considered.  

Coronavirus • 28 July, 2020

Epidemiological situation in Kazakhstan stabilizing

At a government session chaired by Prime Minister Askar Mamin, the epidemiological situation and measures to combat coronavirus infection were considered.