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The award is presented to citizens who have made a significant contribution to the formation and development of Kazakhstan’s parliamentarism, legislative system, and state institutions.

Makhat Sadyk is an experienced specialist in national journalism. He worked for many years at national television channels, held leadership positions, and also headed the press service of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Over the years of his professional career, Makhat Sadyk has made a significant contribution to the development of the media sphere, covering important socio-political events, and strengthening the interaction between government agencies and the media.

Today, he continues to actively participate in the development of QAZCONTENT, sharing his professional experience with young journalists and participating in the creation and hosting of various programs.

The anniversary medal is a well-deserved recognition of his many years of dedicated service and professional contribution to the development of Kazakhstan’s journalism and media sector.

The Chairman of the Information Committee of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alisher Mukazhan introduced the new Deputy Chairpersons of the Management Board of QAZCONTENT JSC Rakhymzhan Mamyrbek and Moldir Karimova to the staff. The head of the committee wished the new deputies success in their work and praised the team’s work.

Rakhymzhan Mamyrbek has extensive experience in public information policy. Previously, he held several senior positions at the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In recent years, he headed the Department for State Information Policy Analysis.
In his new position, Rakhymzhan Mamyrbek will oversee the financial, legal, and human resources activities of QAZCONTENT JSC.

Moldir Karimova is an experienced media manager with significant professional experience in the media industry. Throughout her career, she has managed several major national-level media projects.
As Deputy Chair of the Board, Moldir Karimova will be responsible for the company’s production activities.

The new appointments are intended to strengthen the management team of QAZCONTENT JSC and facilitate the company’s further development and the implementation of its key media projects.

The BRICS WAVES Bazaar 2026 international forum, bringing together representatives of the film, television, and digital content industries, took place in Mumbai. Over 900 creative industry representatives from around the world participated in this large-scale event. Discussions covered the development of film and television, OTT platforms, animation and VFX, gaming, music, digital content, artificial intelligence, technology, and investment.

Kazakhstan was represented at the forum by QAZCONTENT JSC, representatives of the Khabar and Astana TV channels, as well as producers, directors, and media representatives. The Kazakh delegation consisted of 10 people. For the Kazakh side, the forum provided an opportunity to establish direct contacts with representatives of the Indian and international media markets and showcase the potential of domestic content.

For Qazcontent, the BRICS WAVES Bazaar became a platform for expanding international cooperation and promoting Kazakhstani content to new markets. During the forum, company representatives met with international media organizations, content producers, and creative industry representatives, exchanged experiences, and discussed the possibility of joint projects.

The event was organized by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. Initially planned for over 500 delegates, the forum ultimately brought together over 900 representatives of the creative industries. Participants included producers and directors, representatives of film studios and television channels, OTT platforms, investors, tech companies and startups, government agencies, film commissions, and other industry experts.

Over 275 business meetings were organized as part of the BRICS WAVES Bazaar. Producers met with investors, directors with producers, and content rights holders with distributors.

The Indian domestic market, with a population of approximately 1.5 billion, was of particular importance to forum participants. For Kazakhstani companies, the event provided an opportunity to explore the specifics of content production and distribution in the Indian market, as well as to present the potential of Kazakhstan’s creative industries and domestic media content to an international audience.

QAZCONTENT’s participation in the BRICS WAVES Bazaar marks another step in the development of Kazakhstan’s international media relations and collaboration with foreign partners, and has opened up additional opportunities for promoting domestic content in international markets.

To mark the 5th anniversary of the founding of the Republican Public Association “Senimen Bolashaq,” a republican competition among journalists, “Tektiler Tu Koteredi,” was held. Makpal Orynbek, a correspondent of the BAQ.KZ news agency, took first place in the category “Best Publication in an Online Media Outlet.”

The awards ceremony was attended by Nurken Asanov, founder and originator of the Republican Public Association “Senimen Bolashaq”; Dikhan Kamzabekuly, Doctor of Philology, professor, researcher of the Alash movement’s legacy, academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Director General of the republican newspaper Egemen Qazaqstan; Orazkul Asangazykyzy, public figure and advocate for the state language; Banu Nurgazieva, President of the Civil Alliance of Kazakhstan; as well as representatives of the public, the intelligentsia, the media, and other guests.

About 50 journalists from print and online media, radio, and television from all regions of the country took part in the competition. They submitted works on national upbringing, public consciousness, shared responsibility, spiritual heritage, and civic position.

Speaking at the ceremony, the distinguished guests emphasized the special role of the media in shaping the national spirit, civic awareness, and public responsibility. According to them, journalism remains one of the key drivers of positive change in society, and support for creative initiatives in this field will continue.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev described his personal interaction with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as an important factor in the development of bilateral cooperation and regional projects. He said this at the IV Shusha Global Media Forum, responding to a question from Chairperson of the Management Board of QAZCONTENT JSC Adil Seifullin.

On July 13-14, 2026, the IV Shusha Global Media Forum was held in the city of Shusha under the theme “The Role of Media in Promoting Peace: Restoring Truth and Strengthening Trust.”

About 160 representatives of the media, the expert community, government bodies, and intl organizations from 54 countries took part in the forum. Participants included representatives of around 30 international news agencies and more than 60 leading media organizations.

One of the central events of the forum was a plenary session with the participation of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. Representatives of international media were given the opportunity to ask the head of state questions.

Adil Seifullin, Chairperson of the Management Board of QAZCONTENT JSC, addressed the President of Azerbaijan on behalf of Kazakhstan. He noted the high level of bilateral cooperation between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan, as well as the role of the two countries in shaping new transport and economic routes. According to him, the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, known as the Middle Corridor, has already become an important link between Asia and Europe.

Adil Seifullin asked what role the President of Azerbaijan assigns to the strategic partnership with Kazakhstan, as well as to his personal interaction with Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, in developing bilateral relations.

In his response, Ilham Aliyev first of all expressed gratitude to the President of Kazakhstan and the people of Kazakhstan for their assistance in the restoration of Karabakh. He recalled that a Children’s Creativity Center named after the Kazakh composer Kurmangazy was built in the city of Fuzuli with Kazakhstan’s support. The facility was opened with the participation of the presidents of both countries.

“I am very grateful to President Tokayev for his help in restoring Karabakh. The Children’s Creativity Center in Fuzuli bears the name of the great son of the Kazakh people, Kurmangazy. Together with Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, we opened this center,” Ilham Aliyev said.

The President of Azerbaijan emphasized that the personal relationship between the leaders of the two states helps strengthen the Kazakh-Azerbaijani partnership.

“Our personal relationship with President Tokayev is an important factor in the development of bilateral cooperation and regional interaction,” he noted.

According to Ilham Aliyev, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan have an extensive joint agenda. The geographical position of the two states on opposite shores of the Caspian Sea determines their key role in implementing transport, logistics, and infrastructure projects. The head of Azerbaijan stated that without active cooperation between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan, the implementation of major transport initiatives in the Caspian region would be virtually impossible.

The countries pay particular attention to developing the Middle Corridor. Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan are consistently expanding port and transport infrastructure, aiming to increase the route’s capacity and shorten cargo delivery times between Asia and Europe.

In addition, a four-party cooperation format between Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Türkiye is in place. Within its framework, the parties discuss tariff policy, digitalization of transport processes, simplification of customs procedures, and improving the efficiency of freight transportation.

Ilham Aliyev also spoke about joint energy projects. He recalled that in 2024, in Baku, the presidents of Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan signed an agreement on a project to build an energy cable along the bottom of the Caspian Sea. A feasibility study for the project is currently being prepared. The new energy route is expected to expand cooperation between Central Asia and the South Caucasus and create additional opportunities for exporting electricity to foreign markets.

Another important area is the construction of a fiber-optic cable between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan along the Caspian seabed.

According to Ilham Aliyev, the project will be significant not only for the two countries but also for the wider region. The new infrastructure could be used to develop digitalization, data processing, AI, and other modern technologies.

The President of Azerbaijan also noted the two countries’ cooperation in the oil and gas sector. Kazakh oil is already being transported through Azerbaijani territory in certain volumes, which contributes to diversifying export routes and increasing the resilience of the regional energy system.

Speaking about Kazakhstan’s development, Ilham Aliyev gave a positive assessment of the reforms being carried out in the country and wished the people of Kazakhstan further success.

He also shared his impressions of a recent trip to Turkistan.

“I was deeply impressed by how carefully the historical heritage is preserved there and how the memory of great ancestors is honored,” said the head of Azerbaijan.

Ilham Aliyev stressed that he is pleased with the dynamic development of relations between the two countries.

Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan continue to expand cooperation in the transport, energy, digital, trade and economic, and cultural and humanitarian spheres. Regular high-level political dialogue remains one of the key factors of this interaction.

The IV Shusha Global Media Forum is dedicated to strengthening trust in the media, countering disinformation, the digital transformation of media, the use of artificial intelligence, and the development of international cooperation.

Forum participants are also discussing the role of journalism in promoting peace, restoring trust, and ensuring objective coverage of international events.

Photo source: Azerbaijan State News Agency (AZERTAC)