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Central Asian Countries and WHO Sign Joint Document on Health and Ecology of the Aral Sea Region

A panel session titled “Protecting Future Generations: Health at the Center of the Environmental Agenda – Lessons and Solutions from the Aral Sea” was held at the 2026 Regional Environmental Forum in Astana.

Roman Sklyar Discusses Implementation of Investment Project with CEO of Svevind Group

First Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Roman Sklyar held a meeting with Wolfgang Kropp, CEO of Svevind Group. The company is implementing the large-scale investment project HYRASIA ONE for the production of “green” hydrogen in Mangystau Region.

Olzhas Bektenov Discusses Waste Management and Advanced Environmental Standards with Shenzhen Energy Environment Chairman

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with Wang Gan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chinese company Shenzhen Energy Environment Co., Ltd., who arrived in Astana to participate in the 2026 Regional Environmental Summit.

Serik Zhumangarin Discusses Development of Copper Processing in Kazakhstan with Head of GP Günter Papenburg AG

Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin held a meeting with Karl Günter Papenburg, Head of the German industrial holding GP Günter Papenburg AG. The parties discussed plans for the development of Kazakhstan’s copper industry and possible areas of cooperation.

Specialized Rail Cars for Persons with Disabilities to Be Introduced on Trains in Kazakhstan

Minister of Transport Nurlan Sauranbayev reported at the Government session on the work being carried out to implement inclusive policy in the transport sector.

Kazakhstan Strengthens Inclusive Environment in Construction and Housing Policy

At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the implementation of the Concept of Inclusive Policy for 2025–2030 was discussed. Deputy Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kuandyk Kazhkenov reported on the measures being taken to develop an inclusive environment.

More than 230,000 Children with Special Educational Needs to Receive Comprehensive Support in Kazakhstan

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.

Early Detection of Cancer Rises to 35% in Kazakhstan

Minister of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan Akmaral Alnazarova reported at a Government meeting on the work being carried out to improve the quality of life for people with special needs.

Network of Rehabilitation Centers and Accessibility Being Expanded in Kazakhstan

Issues of implementing inclusive policy and modernizing the social protection system were discussed at the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov. Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population Askarbek Yertayev delivered the main report.

Law and Order – the Fundamental Principle of the New Constitution: Olzhas Bektenov Chairs Meeting of the Inter-Agency Commission on Crime Prevention

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting of the Inter-Agency Commission on Crime Prevention under the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The meeting focused on embedding the principle of “Law and Order” to ensure high-quality and prompt implementation of the norms of the Constitution adopted by referendum.