Armed Forces ensure reliable protection of independence, peace and territorial integrity, says Kazakh President
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Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said this during a ceremony of handing over state awards, highest military, special and class ranks Monday, Kazinform News Agency reports citing the Akorda press service.
In his speech, President Tokayev said the Armed Forces ensure reliable protection of the independence, peace and territorial integrity of the country. He said: "Law enforcement agencies are responsible for law and order, whereas special agencies ensure national security. Rescuers’ tireless efforts are aimed at saving lives and health of our citizens caught in emergencies".
Last year, Kazakhstan deployed its first peacekeeping contingent to the UN mission, demonstrating the high-level trust of the international community in our Army, said Tokayev.
The Kazakh leader reiterated its country’s commitment to addressing all disputes through political dialogue, saying that Kazakhstan is a peaceful state with friendly relations with all countries. He also highlighted the need for the Army’s preparedness to complete its tasks at any time.
President Tokayev also noted the role of the state in boosting the potential of the Armed Forces.
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Activities of 13 criminal groups suppressed, 142 members detained, Kazakh National Security Committee
The Head of State received Chairman of the Kazakh National Security Committee Yermek Sagimbayev, Kazinform News Agency learnt from the Akorda.
The latter reported on the key results of the committee’s activities since the beginning of the year and tasks for the period ahead.
He said attempts by 212 foreigners involved in terrorism and extremism to enter Kazakhstan were prevented, entry into the country was closed to 1,498 foreign radicals, 12 foreigners wanted for terrorist and extremist crimes were detected.
He also stressed that activities of 13 criminal groups were suppressed, 142 of their members were detained, 40 individuals were arrested, 282 units of firearms, 48 grenades and 4,586 rounds of ammunition were confiscated, 12 drug laboratories were liquidated, as well as 13 international and 12 regional drug trafficking canals, more than 3.2 tons of drugs and 7.5 tons of precursors were confiscated.
Sagimbayev added that over 16,000 lawbreakers were detained, and 3,025 were deported.
Following the meeting, the Head of State set certain tasks for the activities of the national security bodies.
Earlier it was reported, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev chaired the regular sitting of the Kazakh Security Council.
The Head of State emphasized the need to strengthen joint and coordinated efforts aimed at countering extremism, terrorism, and enhancing national security in all its aspects.
President Tokayev took the floor to deliver analytical remarks on the state of affairs in those areas, highlighting the critical importance of organizing work based on the concept of "Law and Order".
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Children’s Rights Ombudsman Zakiyeva entrusted with taking additional measures of inclusive education development
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Head of State has received Children’s Rights Ombusdman Dinara Zakiyeva, Kazinform News Agency reports.
The President was reported about the work carried out to protect children’s rights and to enhance childhood protection system.
According to Dinara Zakiyeva, in the past two years, a package of measures and laws were adopted to ensure children's safety and children’s rights protection, to prevent violence, suicides and juvenile crimes.
As part of this work, the Children’s Rights Ombusdman initiated 120 legislative amendments.
In her words, the situation was monitored in 13 regions and 73 settlements. Anonymous surveys among children were conducted in 272 institutions, and 173 families were visited. As a result, 171 violations in implementation of the given laws and functioning of children’s rights protection system were detected.
A study of the situation in regions confirmed efficiency of operation of 12 family support centers which play a crucial role in the prevention of domestic violence and children’s rights violation.
Work is underway on creation of children’s rights protection divisions at regional administrations. A draft law consolidating the functions and the status of the regional childhood protection agencies is being developed.
Dinara Zakiyeva told Kassym-Jomart Tokayev about the course of fulfillment of his directives and implementation of the laws adopted, namely fast-tracking creation of rehabilitation centers for children with special needs.
49 rehabilitation centers have been opened by Qazaqstan Halqyna Foundation together with partners.
The meeting also focused on the issues of preparing Children of Kazakhstan program, ensuring online security and protection of personal data of minors.
Kassym-Jomar Tokayev highlighted the importance of consolidating efforts of local executives and regional children’s rights ombudsmen in strengthening the system of guaranteeing children’s rights protection and their comprehensive support.
The Head of State also entrusted Dinara Zakiyeva with taking additional measures to develop inclusive education.
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CPC resumes oil transportation after scheduled shutdown
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On 23 May 2025, the Caspian Pipeline Consortium crude pipeline system was put back into operation after 72-hour scheduled shutdown, Kazinform News Agency reports.
As the company informed on its official website, in this period, scheduled regular maintenance of various crude pipeline systems, pump stations and Marine terminal was completed.
What was done:
- Mechanical, technological, power and electrical equipment, as well as control and measuring instrumentation, automation and management systems were maintained.
- Work was done on the ongoing and capital projects, the implementation of which is only possible with a complete shutdown of pumping stations and the oil pipeline.
For example, at Atyrau PS, crude oil quantity and quality measurement systems were modernized.
Next to this pump station at KP 204 km of the pipeline, a new PIG Launcher and Receiver trap for cleaning and inline inspection was tied in and a ball valve was replaced. Three repair structures were installed at the line pipe in Atyrau region in the Republic of Kazakhstan and three more segments were repaired by grinding," the company’s press service says.
The company adds that such scheduled shutdowns occur maximum twice a year. CPC plans them well in advance and agrees on timeframe with all shippers. This information is also taken into account by the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in developing their annual schedule for oil transportation through Tengiz - Novorossiysk crude pipeline.
Crude lifting from the Marine Terminal has now been resumed in the standard mode.
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Olzhas Bektenov discusses joint projects in Oil and Gas sector with Nail Maganov, General Director of Tatneft
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Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with Nail Maganov, Chief Executive Officer of PJSC Tatneft. The parties discussed plans to expand cooperation in the oil and gas chemical sector, including progress on a major investment project for the production of butadiene and synthetic rubber in the Atyrau region, primeminister.kz reports.
Nail Maganov provided an update on the current status of the project. Active work is currently underway with the contractor - the Chinese engineering company China Tianchen Engineering Corporation. The project plans to annually produce 60,000 tons of divinyl-styrene synthetic rubber (DSSR) for use in the rubber industry and tire manufacturing, 40,000 tons of styrene-butadiene-styrene rubber (SBS) used in road surfacing and plastics, and 40,000 tons of methyl tert-butyl ether as a high-octane fuel component. The investment phase is expected to begin on July 1 of this year.
The meeting also addressed geological exploration activities at the Karaton Podsolevoy block, carried out in partnership with JSC NC KazMunayGas. Currently, a deep exploratory well is being drilled to a depth of 5,500 meters.
Attention was also given to the project for the production of terephthalic acid (TPA) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
The Prime Minister emphasized that the Government of Kazakhstan is open to constructive dialogue in implementing joint initiatives and finding solutions for mutually beneficial cooperation. Kazakhstan has expressed its interest in integrating Tatneft’s technologies and expertise into domestic industry.
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Kazakhstan adopts action plan to deliver its transport and logistics objectives
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Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a working meeting to discuss the tasks set by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev relating to the transport and logistics sector, Kazinform News Agency reports.
The meeting on Wednesday underscored that under a working visit to the Kazakh-Chinese checkpoint Nurly Zhol, First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar examined the ongoing work on enhancing the capacity of the checkpoint, logistics infrastructure as well as speeding up customs procedures with the adoption of digital technologies.
It was noted that a bypass for trucks hauling oversized loads near the checkpoint Nurly Zhol is set to be commissioned by the yearend, boosting cargo traffic, service improvement as well as offering a new impetus to trade and economic ties between Kazakhstan and China.
Currently, the two nations eye round-the-clock operation of checkpoints as well as increasing traffic flow.
Construction of the second tracks on the Dostyk-Moiynty railway section and the Almaty railway bypass is slated for completion by December this year.
The annual handling capacity of Kazakhstan’s seaports is set to rise to up to 240,000 TEUs through commissioning of a new terminal this December, which is also to boost the transit potential of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route.
Kazakhstan is to complete modernization of five road customs checkpoints on border with China, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan by the end of 2025. The country also carries out work to introduce CCTV intellectual systems to monitor entries and exits of vehicles and cargo.
By December this year, Kazakhstan is set to complete introduction of e-Freight information system, fully integrated with KEDEN and Agriculture systems, as part of the country’s efforts in transitioning to paperless operations at airports.
Following the meeting, Prime Minister Bektenov tasked to keep under observation the timely implementation of all projects aimed at enhancing the transit and transport potential of Kazakhstan.
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