Four regions of Kazakhstan at risk of floods and avalanches
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Rising temperatures and heavy rains are set to increase the risk of floods and avalanches across several regions of Kazakhstan, Qazinform News Agency cites Kazhydromet.
Strong rains expected in the mountain and foothill areas in Zhambyl region may cause slope runoff and rise river levels, threatening villages, local roads, and farm structures.
Heavy rainfall could lead to surface runoff, flooding of yards and facilities, water accumulation in lowlands, and overflow across local roads throughout Kostanay region.
Due to thick snow cover and warming forecast for April 6-10, avalanche danger remains high in the Ulken and Kishi Almaty river basins in the city of Almaty and Almaty region. Authorities advise against hiking on snowy slopes.
Warm weather, expected to rise up to 23 degrees Celsius in Akmola region, may trigger river ice breakup and possible jams, raising water levels and risking floods of roads, homes, and villages.
As earlier reported, on April 6, the Shoptykol dam burst in Akmola region. The operational headquarters was set up. Emergency teams managed to protect the Astana-Korgalzhyn republican highway section from flooding. Emergencies Ministry, local authorities and residents are working to redirect meltwater into steppe areas.
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Kazakhstan and Georgia Aim to Expand Partnership and Increase Mutual Trade Turnover
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Within the framework of the official visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev to Tbilisi, he met with the Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
During the talks, the sides confirmed their readiness to further strengthen the political dialogue and implement the agreements reached at the highest and highest levels. The current issues of Kazakh-Georgian relations in trade, economic, investment, cultural and humanitarian fields were considered.
Noting that by the end of 2025, the trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Georgia amounted to 184.5 million US dollars, the parties noted the need to take practical measures to increase it.
The existing potential of bilateral cooperation has not been fully realized and requires additional activation, primarily in the investment, trade, economic, transport and logistics spheres", - said Y.Kosherbayev.
An important topic of the talks was the expansion of investment cooperation. The interlocutors expressed interest in mutual increase of direct investments, as well as implementation of joint projects in such areas as logistics, infrastructure and trade.
Kazakhstan is ready to expand cooperation with Georgia on the development of routes in the Caspian-Black Sea basin. In this context, it is very important to use the capabilities of the seaports of the two countries in cargo transportation", - noted Y.Kosherbayev.
It was emphasized that the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TMTM) remains one of the key priorities of cooperation.
Special attention was paid to a major project in 2025 to launch a new multimodal terminal in the Georgian port of Poti with the participation of Kazakhstani investors. The terminal will contribute to an increase in freight traffic and will become an important link in the logistics chain of the "Middle Corridor".
During the meeting, a number of other issues in the fields of agriculture, tourism, and cultural and humanitarian cooperation were discussed.
The sides also exchanged views on topical issues on the regional and international agenda.
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Kazakhstan and Georgia Reaffirm Commitment to Filling the Strategic Partnership with Practical Content
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As part of the official visit to Tbilisi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev was received by the President of Georgia Mikhail Kavelashvili, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
During the conversation, President Kavelashvili expressed satisfaction with the positive dynamics in the development of cooperation between the two states.
In turn, Minister Kosherbayev conveyed warm greetings on behalf of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, emphasizing the special attention that Astana pays to mutually beneficial cooperation with Georgia, with which our countries have centuries-old traditions of friendship and mutual support.
During the meeting, a wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation was discussed, and the parties aligned their approaches on key areas of further partnership and interaction within the multilateral formats.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the sides noted the great potential for further development of Kazakh-Georgian cooperation and emphasized the importance of effectively addressing existing issues and enhancing the level of interaction.
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The Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan and Georgia Discuss Plans to Deepen Mutually Beneficial Cooperation
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As part of the visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev to Tbilisi, a meeting was held with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia Maka Bochorishvili, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
During the talks, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of Kazakh-Georgian relations, which are characterized as pragmatic and multifaceted, based on the shared interest in developing sustainable and mutually beneficial cooperation.
Kazakhstan views Georgia as a reliable political and economic partner in the South Caucasus, with which Kazakhstan has centuries-old traditions of friendship and mutual support", said Minister Kosherbayev during the talks. He also noted the important role of Georgia as a key link in the regional transport and logistics architecture connecting Europe and Asia.
The Kazakh Foreign Minister highlighted the importance of contacts at the highest and high levels, which laid a solid foundation for today’s meaningful discussion of current issues on the bilateral agenda. It was noted that the results of the official visit of Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze to Kazakhstan in February 2025 gave an additional impetus to bilateral cooperation bringing Kazakh-Georgian relations to a qualitatively new level.
During the discussion of the economic matters, the parties expressed satisfaction with the positive dynamics in trade turnover, the volume of Kazakh investments in the Georgian economy, which exceeded 600 million US dollars, as well as the active participation of Kazakh companies in the implementation of projects in the fields of logistics, energy and finance.
It was emphasized that the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TMTM) remains one of the key priorities of cooperation.
Our common task is to consistently increase its capacity, increase the predictability of transport services and ensure transparency of tariff policy", - the Kazakh Foreign Minister said.
Kosherbayev drew attention to the initiative of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym Jomart Tokayev to establish an International Water Organization within the UN framework, aimed at strengthening global cooperation in the sustainable management of water resources and ensuring water security.
The Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan and Georgia also noted the significant potential for expanding cooperation in the agro-industrial complex, digital economy and financial services.
The parties expressed confidence that the negotiations held during this visit would consolidate the positive momentum achieved and identify concrete steps to further develop cooperation in key areas such as transport and logistics, energy, trade and investment.
Following the talks, Minister Kosherbayev and Minister Bochorishvili signed a Program of Cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia for 2026-2027.
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The President sends a telegram of congratulations to the President of Vietnam
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Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated To Lam, General secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee (CPVCC) on his election as the state president, akorda.kz reports.
Your victory in the election confirms the strong public support for your strategic initiatives aimed at Vietnam’s political and economic progress and the protection of its national interests on the international stage. I am confident that under your wise leadership, the country will attain new impressive milestones, the telegram says.
The Head of State emphasized that Vietnam is one of Kazakhstan’s key partners in Asia and expressed confidence in further expansion of the strategic partnership for the benefit of the peoples of both nations.
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Kazakhstan and Jordan Strengthen Multifaceted Cooperation
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev met with Moath AlZoubi, Director of the Political Department of the Royal Hashemite Court of Jordan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
During the meeting, the parties discussed issues related to the further development of multilateral partnership, including upcoming high-level events, as well as the expansion of multifaceted cooperation.
Alibek Bakayev expressed special appreciation to the Jordanian side for the opportunity for representatives of Kazakhstan to participate in the Aqaba Process meeting.
In turn, Moath AlZoubi thanked the Kazakh side for its hospitality and emphasized readiness for comprehensive cooperation on current issues.
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