Remains of Kazakhstani WWII soldiers brought back to Astana
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The aircraft of the military aviation of the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan airlifted the remains of Kazakhstani soldiers, Orazgali Belyubayev and Pyotr Okonechnikov fallen in World War II, Kazinform News Agency reports.
The ceremony honoring the transfer of remains to the family members was held at the National Military and Patriotic Center of the Armed Forces.
Deputy Defense Minister of Kazakhstan Major General Shaikh-Khassab Zhazykbayev said, the Defense Ministry, Atamnyn Amanaty society and search brigades from Kazakhstan and foreign countries are still working to recover soldiers who went missing during the war.
As stated there, over 241,000 Kazakhstanis went missing during WWII. Remains of 19 Kazakhstani soldiers have already been brought back home.
Representatives of the embassies of Russia and Belarus in Kazakhstan, the military, veterans of the Armed Forces, students and relatives of the soldiers who died in WWII attended the ceremony.
It is worth reminding, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree establishing the Jubilee Medal "80 Years of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War" to honor the veterans, war workers and other participants of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.
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Kazakhstan completes evacuation of its nationals from Middle East
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The Kazakh Foreign Ministry on Friday announced the completion of evacuation of Kazakhstani nationals from Israel and Iran, Kazinform News Agency reports.
The Kazakhstani embassies in Israel and Egypt evacuated 37 people, including 13 residents of Kyrgyzstan and Russia, on June 25.
Those safely landed in Kazakhstan via the Cairo-Shymkent flight operated by SCAT Airlines on June 26. As of today, 103 people have been evacuated from Israel. 233 evacuees had left Iran with the assistance of Kazakhstani embassies in Tehran, Ashgabat, Baku and Yerevan, since the escalation in the region. Of them, 135 left via Turkmenistan, 25 via Azerbaijan, 73 via Armenia, said the Kazakh Foreign Ministry.
On June 24-27, up to 1,900 Kazakhstani nationals were returned home from Qatar and the UAE with the support of the country’s diplomatic missions.
The Kazakh Foreign Ministry extended sincere gratitude to the authorities of Iran, Israel, Turkmenistan, Egypt, Azerbaijan, Armenia, the UAE and Qatar for prompt assistance and constructive work to ensure safe return of Kazakhstani nationals.
It was noted that Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry and embassies continue monitoring the situation in the region round-the-clock and provide necessary consular assistance to the citizens.
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NPP construction: Kazakhstan and Russia to sign intergovernmental agreement by year-end
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Chairman of the Kazakh Nuclear Energy Agency Almassadam Satkaliyev answered the questions of journalists concerning the nuclear power plant construction, Kazinform News Agency reports.
He said the NPP cost will be determined based on a technical and economic feasibility study.
Satkaliyev said he cannot reveal the details since the indicative parameters are protected by official agreements concluded with the participants of the process, but in the world practice, such nuclear power stations cost a minimum of 14 billion US dollars.
He added that the terms of the preferential loan to Rosatom will be determined in accordance with the agreement between the finance ministries of the two states. "This will be a government loan. We are currently preparing a draft intergovernmental agreement," he noted.
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No request for help from two Kazakh nationals detained in Indonesia, says Foreign Ministry
Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Alibek Bakayev commented on the detention of two Kazakh nationals, who may face death penalty for alleged drug-related crimes on the Indonesian island of Bali, Kazinform News Agency correspondent reports.
Bakayev said that Kazakhstan has been negotiating an extradition deal with Indonesia since 2014.
Since 2014, the countries have been in talks regarding the issue of extradition. But there has been no need for it before. Despite that, the Foreign Ministry sent an official request in accordance with the law. If they respond, we will begin working in this direction, said Bakayev.
The Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister added that further steps regarding those detained depend on their own, saying that the diplomatic mission is ready to send a consul, if requested. However, no requests have been received from them so far, he said.
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Kassym-Jomart Tokayev lays flowers at Memorial Complex to Aliya Moldagulova in Aktobe
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President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev laid flowers at the Memorial Complex to the Hero of the Soviet Union Aliya Moldagulova and honored her memory with a minute of silence in Aktobe city, Kazinform News Agency cites Akorda.
It was noted that Kazakhstan marks 100 year since the birthday of Aliya Moldagulova this year.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev also met with residents of Aktobe region.
Aliya Moldagulova was a brave daughter of the Kazakh nation. I came here specially to mark her 100th birth anniversary, honor her memory. I express gratitude to all of you. It’s important to widely popularize the name of Aliya in our country and beyond. Aliya was a decent daughter of the Kazakh nation and will be our pride. Her bright image will be remembered forever, said Tokayev.
The Head of State highlighted the importance of maintaining solidarity and unity in times of uncertainty.
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Military service is great honor, Kazakh President
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The strong army is the pillar of Kazakhstan’s independence and guarantor of the country’s dynamic development, Head of State - Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said addressing the Aibyn XI International Military-Patriotic Youth Gathering in Aktobe, Kazinform News Agency cites the Akorda press service.
According to the President, it is crucial to remain committed to historical truth and remember the lessons of the Great Patriotic War amid the current instability.
He said global contradictions and interstate conflicts grow year after year. Mutual understanding, trust and accord between the states assume special importance amid a challenging environment. Today’s large-scale competitions greatly contribute to the expansion of the country’s multifaceted ties with foreign countries.
As the Head of State said, military service is a great honor. Kazakhstan attaches great importance for military and patriotic education of the younger generation.
Those gathered are expected to demonstrate their skills in Abyn Daryny intellectual game, Smart Sarbaz tech contest and Aibyn Zhuldyzy artistic competition. The program also includes rifle shooting, the Kalashnikov gun disassembly and assembly, sports competitions, and military and tactical game Kushimiz birlikte.
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6 companies interested in saiga meat processing in Kazakhstan
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Six companies expressed interest in building saiga meat processing plants in Kazakhstan, Ecology and Natural Resources Minister Yerlan Nyssanbayev told the Government meeting, Kazinform News Agency reports.
He said the Ministry and the akimats are working on investment projects on the saiga meat processing. As of now, six companies have already taken an interest.
The Minister also focused on the scientific justification of saiga population regulation. He said science suggests culling 20% of the saiga population annually. As of today, there are 3.9 million saigas present countrywide, of which 2.3 million are of the Ural population, 1.6 million are of the Bekpakdala population and 78,000 are of Ustyrt. It is projected to cull some 800,000 out of 3,978,000 of the entire herd, with a certain age and sex ratio of 40% males and 40% females.
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Kassym-Jomart Tokayev receives Supreme Court Chairman Aslambek Mergaliyev
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Head of State has received the Chairman of the Supreme Court of Kazakhstan, Aslambek Mergaliyev, Kazinform News Agency reports.
The President was informed about the results of the judicial system’s activities for January-May 2025, the press service of Akorda says.
According to Aslambek Mergaliev, compared to the same period last year, the number of appeals to the courts increased by 18.1%, which indicates an increase in citizens' trust in the judicial system.
Positive dynamics is also observed in the application of conciliation procedures.
As for administrative proceedings, in 57.8% of cases decisions were made in favor of individuals and legal entities.
The Chairman of the Supreme Court also reported on the measures launched to ensure individuals’ constitutional rights and freedoms in criminal proceedings.
In line with the President’s directives, the Criminal and Criminal Procedure Codes were revised.
A draft law was developed to improve the protection of the rights of citizens and entrepreneurs, to ensure adversariality of parties, to optimize and debureaucratize criminal trials.
Besides, the President was informed about the course of digitalization of the court system and completion of formation of cassation courts.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev again congratulated Kazakhstani judges and employees of the courts on their professional holiday. He highlighted the importance of further improvement of the judicial system, required to ensure the rule of law, to improve the quality of justice and to strengthen independence and accountability of judges.
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