From November 25 to 28, 2025, an official meeting between delegations from the Unified Accumulative Pension Fund of the Republic of Kazakhstan (UAPF) and the State Social Protection Fund under the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SSPF) was held in Baku as part of an experience exchange program. The program included presentations of the two countries' social protection and pension systems, and a discussion of digital services and administration mechanisms. The UAPF presented an overview of Kazakhstan's funded pension system, the demographic situation, the digitalization of pension services, and Kazakhstan's position in international pension ratings. The UAPF also provided information on the "National Fund for Children" project, a socially significant project for the country, in which the UAPF acts as the operator for recording target requirements, assets, savings, and implementing targeted savings payments. The Azerbaijani side was particularly interested in Kazakhstan's experience in digitalizing pension services, which allows citizens to access virtually all services remotely. UAPF's digital services provided the basis for exchanging experience on modern solutions, automation, and improving service levels for pension fund depositors in the two countries. The delegations also visited the SSPF's central branch for social benefits, as well as the Agency for Sustainable and Operational Social Security (DOST) and the DOST Inclusive Development Center, where they learned about Azerbaijan's innovative solutions for providing state social services and supporting various categories of citizens. Following the meeting, the parties also signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation and expanding professional collaboration in the field of pension provision across a wide range of areas, including the exchange of information on changes to pension legislation and ongoing reforms, the sharing of experiences in digital technologies in the pension system, and joint expert research.  UAPF was founded on August 22, 2013 on the basis of GNPF APF JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan represented by the State Institution Committee of State Property and Privatization of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Trust management of UAPF pension assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF attracts compulsory pension contributions, employer’s compulsory pension contributions, compulsory occupational pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as carries out enrollment and accounting of voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation for the guaranteed deposit, transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory guarantee of deposits, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", ensures the implementation of pension benefits. The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target requirements, accounting and crediting of target savings (TS) to target savings accounts, payments of TS to their recipients in bank accounts, accounting for returns of TS in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the National Fund for Children program (More details at www.enpf.kz Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-beskaragay/press/news/details/1117972?lang=kk

During the Campaign «16 days without violence» in the Probation Service of Sarani, Aliya Tursynovna Abdykalykova, Senior Inspector of the State Penitentiary Service of the Russian Federation, and Elena Anatolyevna Shvetsova, head of the Sarani Family Support Center, held an interactive conversation on the topic: «Psychology of domestic violence». The persons registered with the probation service took an active part in the conversation.     Посмотреть эту публикацию в Instagram           Публикация от Центр поддержки семьи г. Сарань (@sentr_podderzhki_semi_saran) Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/social-saran/press/news/details/1117987?lang=kk

Riga, December 2, 2025 – The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with Latvia’s leading tour operator “Uno Travel”, held an Open Day dedicated to Kazakhstan’s tourism potential.As part of the Born Bold campaign, guests were introduced to the country’s rich tourism offer. They explored displays showcasing Kazakhstan’s unique and picturesque nature, its historical and cultural heritage, and its modern achievements.Visitors received a tourism guide to Kazakhstan published by the Embassy.The event was attended by residents and guests of the capital, as well as representatives of tour operators.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riga/press/news/details/1117992?lang=kk

During his working visit to the provinces of Edirne, Kırklareli, Çanakkale, and Tekirdağ on 20–21 and 27–28 November 2025, the Consul General of Kazakhstan in Istanbul, Nuriddin Amankul, held bilateral meetings with the heads of 12 major companies in the region to discuss investment opportunities in the priority sectors of Kazakhstan’s economy.Turkish companies expressed significant interest in the country’s investment potential and demonstrated their intention to develop new projects in areas such as vegetable oil production, fish products, cosmetics, construction materials, and dairy production.During meetings with the governors of the mentioned provinces, the Consul General emphasized Kazakhstan’s interest in further strengthening cooperation with the Thrace region in both investment and cultural-humanitarian spheres.As part of the visit, meetings were also held with the heads of the police and migration departments of Edirne, Kırklareli, Çanakkale, and Tekirdağ, during which an agreement was reached to jointly carry out awareness-raising activities on the legal rights and rules of stay in Türkiye for Kazakh citizens residing in the Trakya region.In addition, meetings were organized with the rectors of universities located in these provinces, as well as with Kazakh students studying at these institutions. The university leadership noted the exceptional dedication of Kazakh students to their studies and expressed their willingness to further expand cooperation with Kazakhstan.For their part, young Kazakh students studying in the Trakya region stated that they regularly organize various events to promote Kazakhstan’s culture and traditions, and emphasized their strong interest in receiving a high-quality education. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-istanbul/press/news/details/1117932?lang=kk

Helsinki, 1 December 2025 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Finland Azamat Abdraimov met with the Mayor of Helsinki, Daniel Sazonov.During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for enhancing bilateral cooperation in the context of developing interregional ties, expanding economic partnership, and implementing joint projects in the field of sustainable development.The kazakh diplomat briefed the Mayor on the current political and economic reforms underway in Kazakhstan, as well as measures aimed at creating a favorable investment climate. He emphasized Kazakhstan’s interest in expanding cooperation with Finland in the areas of green energy, innovation, digitalization of urban governance, and environmentally friendly transport.The Mayor of Helsinki welcomed the dynamic growth of ties between Kazakhstan and Finland, noting the significant potential for cooperation in urban infrastructure, sustainable development and educational initiatives. He expressed the municipality’s readiness to facilitate the establishment of direct contacts between relevant organizations and companies of the two countries.Following the meeting, the sides agreed to continue a substantive dialogue and to advance concrete initiatives of mutual interest.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-helsinki/press/news/details/1117873?lang=kk