Water volume increases in North Aral Sea, reaches 27mln m³
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Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov summed up the results of implementation of the first stage of the Aral Sea preservation project, Kazinform News Agency reports.
The volume of water in the sea increased by 42% having reached 27 billion cubic meters. Water salinity level reduced almost fourfold, while the annual fishery volumes reached nearly 8,000 tons," the minister said at a meeting with the residents of the Aral district of Kyzylorda region.
The meeting also discussed the issue of implementation of the project’s second stage.
In line with the President’s instruction, the ministry has developed a project on "Regional Development and Restoration of the North Aral Sea"
The project focuses on three areas: increasing the volumes and efficiency of water accumulation in the North Aral Sea, improvement of water resources management, fishery and eco-tourism development, and improvement of the region’s ecological situation.
2.6 billion of water was directed to the Aral Sea in 2024, and 1 billion cubic meters during the irrigation period.
This became possible due to proper redistribution of the Syrdarya river water and its saving, the minister stressed. In 2022, the Aral Sea received only 816 million cubic meters of water.
These figures are a result of systemic work conducted in the past two years. We have achieved mutual understanding with the neighbor countries in saving and fair distribution of water resources in the transboundary rivers. The goal of the Aral Sea preservation project is, first of all, to improve the ecological situation in the region, to develop fishery and tourism, and to improve the people’s wellbeing," Nurzhan Nurzhigitov said.
Earlier, it was reported that Kazakhstan plans to supply additional 1.6 billion cubic meters of water to the Aral Sea by April 2025.
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UAE is a key partner of Kazakhstan in Arab world, says Tokayev
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A meeting between the Kazakh and UAE Presidents, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, took place at the Qasr Al Shatie palace in the UAE, Akorda reports.
During the meeting, President Tokayev thanked his Emirati counterpart for the warm reception and hospitality as well as wished success in holding the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.
Tokayev warmly recalled his meeting with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi and Dubai in 2023, which gave a powerful impetus to cooperation and opened new areas of interaction.
The UAE is our key partner in the Arab world. We’re committed to close cooperation in the entire range of bilateral and multilateral contacts for the benefit of our nations. I commend your efforts aimed at enhancing strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and the UAE, continuously evolving in the spirit of friendship, trust and mutual respect. Your Majesty, I look forward to welcoming you in Kazakhstan. I’m convinced that your visit to our country will be a milestone towards strengthening Kazakh-Emirati relations, said the Head of State.
According to Tokayev, the UAE is among the top-10 foreign investors in Kazakhstan.
Last year, the inflow of direct investments from the UAE almost doubled. During our meeting in Abu Dhabi, we set the task to bring the trade turnover to up to 1 billion US dollars. I suggest our governments focus on a concrete economic agenda to achieve positive dynamics in trade. We count on your support in implementing the Joint Declaration on strategic investment projects, under which we’re actively cooperating with Emirati companies across a diverse range of sectors, including transport and logistics, energy, finance, tourism and many others, thus contributing to growth and progress, said Tokayev.
In turn, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan thanked President Tokayev for accepting the invitation to attend the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. Noting the productive cooperation of both countries, he highlighted the importance to further expand political dialogue and economic ties as well as qualitatively implement the agreements reached previously.
The Emirati President expressed confidence that the relationship between Kazakhstan and the UAE will reach a new level in 2025, promoting the two nations’ development and prosperity. He also hailed the role Astana plays in addressing the ongoing issues of international and regional security as well as sustainable development.
Earlier it was reported that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan had arrived in the United Arab Emirates to attend the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.
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KZT8.4bln required to restore Arkalyk Airport
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The Airport of Arkalyk was purchased by the akimat (local administration) in December 2024. The cost of the transaction made 20.7 billion tenge, Kazinform News Agency reports.
According to the regional department for automobile roads and passenger transport, the administration has huge plans in regards to the airport which was established in 1966.
Since 1992, it has not been operating.
The cost of the purchase of the land plot with the buildings on it made 20.7 million tenge. The overall condition of the airport complex is estimated as unsatisfactory. There is no infrastructure, while airport terminals have been completely destroyed," the department says.
In early 2000s the building of the terminal was privatized, and the runway was owned by the Arkalyk akimat.
The city is currently considering the issue of resuming flights to southern regions.
In a reply to a Kazinform’s official request, the akimat says it plans to repair the runway, build a passenger terminal, purchase specialized vehicles, meteorological and radio engineering equipment. "
The estimated cost of all works related to the Arkalyk Airport’s restoration will make 8.4 billion tenge," the akimat says.
After the reconstruction, the airport’s throughput capacity will make 70 passengers per hour. The akimat plans to launch flights en routes Kostanay-Arkalyk-Kostanay and Astana-Arkalyk-Astana.
Earlier, it was reported Almaty airport celebrated 10 millionth passenger milestone.
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Kazakhstan modernizes 9 checkpoints to reduce border crossing time
Kazakhstan plans to modernize nine checkpoints on the borders with China, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, Kazinform News Agency learned from the Kazakh Government's press service.
The modernization aims to boost the border checkpoints' daily throughput capacity by 6 times, on average from 170 to 960 vehicles, as well as to reduce border crossing time to 30 minutes.
Modernization works are set to be completed in 2025.
On top of that, all 10 automobile border checkpoints operating along the external border of the Eurasian Economic Union announced the introduction of an automated electronic queue system. The implementation of the system enabled to eliminate vehicle congestion along major highways and ensure transparency of the transportation process.
The system is accessible through Qoldau.kz platform and CargoRuqsat mobile application.
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