Kazakh President and PM of Hungary hold talks
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Greeting the Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orbán, the Head of State reminded that a package of strategically important agreements was signed during his state visit to Budapest last year, Kazinform News Agency cites the Akorda press service.
He said the visit was fruitful in achieving practical agreements and strengthening mutual understanding between Astana and Budapest.
Noting the significance of the upcoming informal summit of the Organization of Turkic States, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev affirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to constructive dialogue on priority directions of the OTS activities.
Viktor Orbán thanked the Head of State for his visit and noted the sustainable positive dynamics of Kazakhstan-Hungary relations.
He said bilateral cooperation has lately developed dynamically, especially in the economic sphere and expressed gratitude for all-around support in the organization and holding the OTS Summit.
Besides, they also shared views on pressing issues of the international agenda.
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23 branches of foreign universities operate in Kazakhstan today
The Ministry of Science and Higher Education presented a map of branches of foreign higher education institutions located in the territory of Kazakhstan, Kazinform News Agency reports.
The Ministry of Science and Higher Education actively promotes Kazakhstan as a leading academic hub of Central Asia, through the development of international cooperation and expansion of opportunities for students," the Ministry highlights.
The ministry has established partnership with 39 foreign universities so far. 23 branches of the leading universities of Great Britain, Italy, China, Russia, the U.S., France and South Korea are operating in Kazakhstan today.
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Kazakh Senate adopts law on territorial defense
The Senate of the Kazakh Parliament adopted on Thursday the law on territorial defense and amendments to it, Kazinform News Agency correspondent reports.
According to Senator Galiaskar Sarybayev, the law aims to enhance territorial defense, mobilization readiness as well as ensure the safety of the population in emergencies.
Under the law, territorial defense is viewed as a separate branch in the state defense system with its own objectives and tasks, rules and activities. The document also provides for essential funding as well as provisions to regulate issues of territorial military bodies and units.
The law introduces and defines terms a "recruiter" and a "self-defense command". It also states powers of the President, government agencies directly subordinate and accountable to the President, Government, Defense Ministry, General Staff of the Armed Forces, central and lobal executive bodies as well as the rights and duties of legal entities and individuals.
In addition, the law envisages a separate section "territorial defense forces," regulating their composition and operating procedure. Territorial defense forces include forces and resources of law-enforcement bodies, those allocated by the Armed Forces, other military units and structures, territorial forces, special units and self-defense forces.
The law defines the composition of territorial defense forces, whose missions and operating procedure are regulated by the guidelines for territorial defense preparedness and operations. It also provides for provisions of state control in event of violations.
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Kazakhstan announces amnesty ahead of 30th anniversary of Constitution
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The lower chamber of the Kazakh Parliament is discussing the bill "On amnesty on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan," Kazinform News Agency reports.
Snezhanna Imasheva, member of the Majilis Committee for Legislation and Judicial Reform, says that the draft law was developed by deputies for the purpose of humanization of criminal policy, and in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
It is offered to release the persons convicted for the crimes which do not pose serious threat to state security and citizens, including from vulnerable groups: women with underage children, pregnant women, veterans and disabled veterans of the Great Patriotic War and equal-status persons, pensioners, disabled people and others," she said.
Majiliswoman Unzila Shapak announced potential number of persons subject to amnesty.
According to her, 4,100 people will be released. By preliminary calculations, some 632 convicts will be released from correctional facilities. Another 3,500 people will be excluded from the probation control lists. For 5,400 inmates and 5,500 people registered by the probation service, the unserved term of punishment will be reduced. In general, the reduction of term will affect 11,000 people, she added.
In her words, 833 women will be subject to amnesty. 109 of them will be released, while sentences of 724 will be reduced.
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Tokayev hails Kazakhstanis’ contribution to progressive development of the country
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Kazakhstan is to mark 30 years since the adoption of its Constitution this year, Kazakh leader Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said during the flag raising ceremony in Astana, Akorda reports.
The main law establishes the core principles, shaping our society. Guided by the values of the Constitution, we uphold the law and order as well as pursue large-scale transformations, said Tokayev.
Hailing each Kazakhstani’s contribution to the country’s progressive development, President Tokayev highlighted that "a turquoise passport, shared aspirations and unwavering faith in reforms’ creative force are the key unifying elements of the nation".
Our only path and goal are to build a Just, Safe and Clean Kazakhstan, said Tokayev.
Then, the Kazakh President delivered his message to military graduates, presenting them with rank straps.
The event was attended by heads of government agencies, Parliament deputies, members of the Ulttyq Qurultay, holders of Hero of Kazakhstan and Hero of Labor of Kazakhstan titles, cadets of the top military education facilities and their family members.
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President tasks Labour Ministry to improve targeted assistance efficiency
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President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has received today Minister of Labor and Social Protection Svetlana Zhakupova, who reported on the current situation and plans to develop the country’s socio-economic sector, Kazinform News Agency learned from the Akorda press service.
According to her, as of 1 May, 157,800 jobseekers in Kazakhstan were provided with employment promotion measures and 143,200 of them were employed.
More than 232,000 people received targeted social assistance since the year beginning.
The President was informed about the measures taken to ensure labor safety and labour rights protection. As a result, the occupational injury rate decreased by 17% in the first quarter of 2025, and the number of fatal accidents decreased by 5% compared to the same period last year.
An automated system for identifying, assessing and preventing occupational risks, as well as a mechanism for declaring labour relations are being introduced.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was briefed on the progress of implementation of the Innovation Project Navigator, designed to improve the efficiency of public investment and quality job planning.
Svetlana Zhakupova also reported on digitalization of social support processes. In particular, she presented the Concept of application of a scoring model to assess the socio-economic sustainability and vulnerability of households. Its implementation will make it possible to redistribute resources in favor of truly needy citizens and increase the targeting of the support measures provided.
At the end of the meeting, the Head of State entrusted the minister with further improvement of social policy, advancing efficiency of targeted assistance, expansion of measures of employment formalization and improvement of digitalization in social and labour sector.
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Kazakhstan developing uniform guidance for departmental awards
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A meeting of the Republican Commission on state symbols and heraldry of departmental and others, equated awards took place under the chairmanship of Kazakh State Counselor Erlan Karin, Akorda reports.
The meeting focused on the Head of State’s task to develop the uniform guidance for and a list of departmental awards given during the fourth meeting of the Ulttyq Qurultay.
The country’s Culture and Information Ministry briefed about the ongoing work on enhancing the value of departmental awards as well as their use; presented ways to optimize and systemize them.
Following the meeting, State Counselor Karin gave a number of instructions on further improvement of the field of departmental awards.
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Tokayev congratulates Kazakhstanis on 70 years since establishment of Baikonur Cosmodrome
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Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Monday extended his congratulations to Kazakhstanis on the occasion of 70 years since Baikonur Cosmodrome was established, Kazinform News Agency cites Akorda.
The Kazakh leader offered his greetings on the occasion of 70 years since the establishment of Baikonur Cosmodrome - "the world’s oldest space port and the cradle of world cosmonautics".
It’s from Baikonur Cosmodrome the world's first artificial Earth satellite, which began the era of space exploration, was launched in 1957. A few years later in 1961, cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin embarked on the first human journey into space from here, said Tokayev.
The Head of State said: "Since then, thousands of satellites and tens of manned missions have been launched from Baikonur. Many prominent scholars, designers and engineers worked here".
Tokayev noted "It’s a special kind of pride that the world’s largest space harbor is located on Kazakhstani soil. It’s from Baikonur, Kazakhstani astronauts Toktar Aubakirov, Talgat Mussabayev and Aidyn Aimbetov flew into space".
Kazakhstan actively participates in international space exploration. Baikonur Cosmodrome is a good example of a long-term strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and Russia, based on friendship, good-neighborliness and mutual benefit, said Tokayev.
The President said "Over the past decades, Kazakhstan has implemented a number of large-scale space projects, contributing to its national economy".
Kazakhstan seeks to turn Baikonur into a center for international cooperation, scientific exchange as well as a tourist and educational destination, he said, adding that "more opportunities are yet to be seized, once the country expands into new space service markets, creates conditions for young engineers, designer and scholars".
President Tokayev expressed his confidence that Baikonur Cosmodrome will continue to serve as a starting point for great discoveries and a source of new generation innovations.
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