Favorable conditions must be created for small business - Tokayev
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President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized that he pays special attention to the development of small and medium-sized businesses at the awards ceremony for the winners of the Altyn Sapa, Paryz prizes and The Best Goods of Kazakhstan competition, Qazinform News Agency has learnt from the Akorda press service.
As Head of State, I pay special attention to the development of small and medium-sized businesses, personally overseeing all key issues. The Government is undertaking extensive efforts to stimulate entrepreneurship and eliminate barriers to its growth. At the same time, it must be openly recognized that significant challenges and unresolved problems still exist," the Kazakh President said.
He stressed that it is crucial to create favorable conditions, especially for small businesses that produce high value-added products.
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Kazakh Artists Perform in New Delhi
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As part of the 11th Music and Dance Festival held in New Delhi, Kazakh artists delivered a performance, marking a significant milestone in the development of cultural and humanitarian cooperation between the Kazakhstan and India, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
Kazakhstan was represented by approximately 68 artists, including the Astana State Academic Philharmony named after Erkegali Rakhmadiev, conducted by Maestro Abzal Mukhitdin, the "Gakku" dance ensemble, as well as the Kazakh Chamber Choir of the Aktobe Regional Philharmony named after Gaziza Zhubanova.
A highlight of the festival programme was the joint performances by Kazakh aritsts with Indian musicians - Lakshminarayana Subramaniam and Kavita Krishnamurti, which vividly demonstrated the creative harmony and mutual respect between the musical traditions of Kazakhstan and India.
To the concerts were attended citizens of Kazakhstan who live in India, diplomats of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in India, as well as Kazakh students studying at Indian higher education institutions, creating a special atmosphere of unity and national pride.
This cultural initiative stands as a notable example of Kazakh-Indo cultural diplomacy, contributing to the strengthening of mutual understanding between the two nations and enhancing Kazakhstan’s international cultural presence.
In addition to the performances in New Delhi, the tour programme of the Kazakh artists continue in other major cities of India, which scheduled in Kolkata, Chennai, and Bengaluru.
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Kazakh athletes bag bronze at Asian Shotgun Championship in Doha
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The Kazakhstan national team secured another podium finish at the Asian Shotgun Championship in Doha, Qatar, Qazinform News Agency cites the Sports Committee.
In the skeet mixed team event, Kazakhstan’s Assem Orynbay and Eduard Yechshenko claimed the bronze. The host nation, Qatar, took the gold, while the South Korean team earned the silver.
It is noted that 196 athletes from 17 countries are competing in the continental championship until January 22.
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East Kazakhstan village records bone-chilling -53°C
A temperature of -53°C (-63°F) was recorded in the village of Parygino, the Altay District of the East Kazakhstan region, Qazinform News Agency reports.
On January 15, the thermometer in Parygino dropped to -45°C(-49°F), and by the morning of January 16, it reached -53°C (-63°F).
By midday, the temperature rose slightly to -48°C(-54°F). Gani Tolekov, the Akim (head) of the rural district, noted that residents are well-prepared for such extreme conditions.
Social and vital infrastructure facilities are operating as usual. No disruptions or malfunctions have been reported," confirmed Renat Kurmambayev, the Akim of the Altay district.
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Severe frost to grip Kazakhstan's east on Jan 17
On January 17, most regions of Kazakhstan will experience precipitation (rain and snow) as atmospheric fronts move across the country. Southern, southeastern, and southwestern parts will see heavy precipitation, Qazinform News Agency learned from Kazhydromet.
An anticyclone will maintain frosty weather with no precipitation in the country’s north, east, and central regions. The met service warns residents about strong winds, icy road conditions, and fog across the country.
Extreme cold forecast:
- Pavlodar region (north, east) and Abai region (north): nighttime temperatures are expected to drop to - 40°C.
- Karaganda region (northeast): -35 to -38°C at night.
- Almaty region (north, mountainous areas) and Zhetysu region (central, mountainous areas): -25 to -27°C at night
- East Kazakhstan region (north, east): severe frosts up to - 45°C overnight
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