On 19 March 2026, a meeting was held between N. M. Tokmoldayev, Executive Secretary of the Almaty City Council of Veterans, and pensioners of the Bostandyk District. During the event, the participants were given information on the current measures of state social support, and changes and amendments in the area of social security for older citizens were explained. Particular attention was paid to pension provision, the granting of benefits and social assistance.

The meeting was attended by K. R. Sadybek, head of the social sector of the district Akimat; Nurlankyzy, head of the Active Longevity Centre “Kazakhfilm”; veterans of the district; and service recipients of the Active Longevity Centre. In total, there were 45 participants.

In his welcoming speech, Zh. S. Sadenov, Chairman of the Bostandyk District Council of Veterans, spoke about the Council of Veterans’ work in supporting the veterans of the district. He noted the joint work with the staff of the district Akimat and the Department of Employment and Social Programmes.

The meeting took the form of an open and constructive dialogue. The participants shared their proposals and expressed their views on topical social issues. The discussion was engaged and substantive, which made it possible to consider in detail the topics of concern to pensioners.

The participants were given information materials and commemorative notebooks. Comprehensive explanations were given in response to the questions raised.