In the Address to the People of Kazakhstan “Kazakhstan in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Current Tasks and Their Solutions through Digital Transformation,” the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev identified the well-being of citizens, access to quality education and healthcare, as well as comprehensive support for rural areas as the main guidelines of state policy.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov discussed cooperation in the field of education with President of the University of Arizona Dr. Suresh Garimella. In particular, prospects for expanding joint academic programs, scientific research and technology transfer in priority sectors for Kazakhstan were considered.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov familiarized himself with the technological equipment and created educational conditions in the new building of the Kazakh National University of Sports (KNUS), opened in Astana on the instruction of the President.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a series of bilateral meetings with participants of the 38th plenary session of the Foreign Investors’ Council under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan: Antonella Bassani, Vice President of the World Bank for Europe and Central Asia; Clay Neff, President of Chevron Upstream; and Peter Costello, President of Shell plc’s Exploration and Production division.
Minister of Science and Higher Education Saiasat Nurbek reported at the Government session on the work being carried out to develop the science and higher education system.
At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, issues of implementing the instructions of the Head of State in light of the entry into force of the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan were considered. Minister of Education Zhuldyz Suleimenova spoke about updating school programs, which will now become easier and more understandable for children.
The relevant Memorandum of Intent on cooperation in the field of water resources and irrigation management, as well as the development of sustainable agriculture in the context of climate change, was signed by the Kazakh National University of Water Management and Irrigation, the Kazakh National Agrarian Research University, and Kabul University.
As part of his official visit to Kabul, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Serik Zhumangarin held a meeting with Afghanistan’s Minister of Internal Affairs Sirajuddin Haqqani.
In the first four months of 2026, Kazakhstan’s capital continues to demonstrate dynamic growth in key macroeconomic indicators. Astana confidently maintains leading positions in attracting investment, construction volumes, and the pace of diversification of the manufacturing industry.
Traditionally, June 1 in Kazakhstan marks International Children's Day. Today, more than 6.9 million children live in the country, and issues of their protection occupy one of the key places in the state's social policy. This work is based on the principle of care for children and their upbringing, enshrined in the new Constitution.
From this summer, a special procedure for state control over the safety of budget-funded children’s facilities is being introduced in Kazakhstan. Minister of Healthcare Akmaral Alnazarova reported on legislative changes and the strengthening of sanitary and epidemiological supervision at the Government session.
At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, Minister of Education Zhuldyz Suleimenova reported on the results of the academic year, plans for organizing a large-scale summer recreation campaign for schoolchildren, and measures to ensure their safety and prompt support.
At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, the issue of organizing summer holidays for students was reviewed.
At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, the issue of completing the academic year was reviewed.
Measures to implement the Concept of Inclusive Policy for 2025–2030 were discussed at the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov. Minister of Education Zhuldyz Suleimenova delivered a report on the development of inclusive education.
The development of education, science, innovation and technology is enshrined in the new Constitution as a strategic priority of state policy. This was stated by Minister of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Zhuldyz Suleimenova at the Government session.
