Astana, 20 October 2026 – Arman Issetov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, met with Gudrun Kugler, Vice-President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA).During the meeting, the sides discussed prospects for further developing cooperation between the OSCE PA and the Kurultai of the Republic of Kazakhstan, including upcoming joint events and initiatives.Gudrun Kugler noted that Kazakhstan is an equal partner with considerable experience across various fields that it is ready to share with other countries. In this regard, she underscored the importance of further promoting the exchange of experience and best practices within the OSCE framework, highlighting Kazakhstan’s potential as an active participant in international cooperation.The meeting reaffirmed the mutual interest in further strengthening interparliamentary cooperation and fostering constructive dialogue within the OSCE PA on key issues on the regional and international agenda.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1315427?lang=ru

Step-by-Step Guide to Obtaining a Taxpayer PassportTaxpayers operating in the catering and retail sectors are required to display their Taxpayer Passport at the locations where cash registers are installed and in publicly accessible areas to inform the public.For more detailed information about taxes, visit our Instagram page: @astana_mkd_dgd_astana.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-astana/press/news/details/1315408?lang=ru

The history of independent Kazakhstan began with an important event that marked a turning point on the path to statehood.On October 25, 1990, the Supreme Council of the Kazakh SSR adopted the Declaration of State Sovereignty. This historic document established the principle of the supremacy of republican authority within the territory of Kazakhstan and laid the legal foundation for the further development of an independent state.In 1995, October 25 was first granted the status of a national holiday, and in 2001, Republic Day was designated as a state holiday.In June 2022, at a meeting of the National Kurultai, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed restoring Republic Day’s status as a national holiday. In the same year, the holiday once again took a special place in the country’s calendar.     Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-astana/press/news/details/1315398?lang=ru

At an expanded meeting of the Board of the Astana City Department of State Revenue, the results of its activities for the first nine months of 2026 and the achievement of key performance indicators were reviewed. Priority tasks for the second half of the current year were also identified.Opening the meeting, Serik Manzorov, Head of the Department, noted that ensuring the stable execution of the budget’s revenue side, improving the efficiency of tax administration, and enhancing the service-oriented model of interaction with taxpayers remain key priorities for the state revenue authorities.According to the Department, revenues to the national budget totalled KZT 2 trillion 760.7 billion in the first nine months of 2026. This represented 100.8% of the planned target. Compared with the same period last year, revenue increased by KZT 667.2 billion.The highest growth in revenue was driven by the following types of taxes:Value Added Tax (VAT) on goods, works and services sold within the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan — KZT 355.2 billion;associations in the oil sectorSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-astana/press/news/details/1315389?lang=ru

Cairo, 21 October 2026 – The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mukhtar Tileuberdi, held an official meeting with the newly appointed 9th Secretary-General of the League of Arab States Nabil Fahmy.The two sides discussed key issues aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between the Arab world and the Central Asian region. In his regard the Head of MFA of Kazakhstan congratulated the LAS Secretary-General on officially assuming office and highlighted the organization's vital role in defending international law and maintaining regional stability.As part of the discussions, the parties reviewed the potential signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding, which is set to reflect joint bilateral efforts to ensure peace and security in the Middle East.In addition, the parties exchanged views on topical issues on the regional and international agenda.In closing, the Kazakh side reaffirmed its strong commitment to elevating the dialogue with the League of Arab States to a qualitatively new level and wished the leadership of the organization continued success.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1315391?lang=ru