Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/1121865?lang=kk

KazAID strengthens cooperation with IndonesiaAs part of the 7th Asia-Pacific Regional Forum of Directors-General on South-South and  Triangular Cooperation, the Kazakh delegation held a meeting with representatives of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.The parties confirmed their readiness to expand their partnership and discussed the implementation of joint projects in the field of official development assistance.The prospect of signing a memorandum that would enable the following was considered separately:- jointly implementing international aid projects;- developing a triangular cooperation format; KazAID continues to strengthen international cooperation and expand opportunities for global development. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kazaid/press/news/details/1121809?lang=kk

The new Tax Code introduces a simplified STR regime for people with small incomes and those who work without employees, including those employed through platforms. Who the SТR is suitable for:- Not a sole proprietor;- without employees;- the activity is included in the list authorized by the Government;- income up to 300 MRP per month (≈1.3 million tenge in 2026). What gives SТR:- no need to register as an IE;- income tax - 0%;- only one mandatory payment - 4% social payments (pension, medical insurance, social security);- no reporting is required;- everything is conducted through a special mobile application: checks, income accounting, automatic calculation of social payments;- if working through a platform - social payments are transferred by the operator itself. SТR helps the self-employed to work legally and receive social guarantees: pension, medical and social protection.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1121821?lang=kk

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/kostanai-rudnyi-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1121839?lang=kk

Kabul, December 8, 2025 – Yerkin Tukumov, Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Afghanistan, Ambassador–at-Large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, carried out a working trip to Afghanistan on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, aimed at implementing the instructions of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who attaches special priority to the development of constructive cooperation with Afghanistan and its involvement in regional processes.During the trip, Y.Tukumov held a number of meaningful meetings with the Afghan leadership, including Minister of Foreign Affairs A. Muttaki, Governor of Balkh Province M.Y.Wafa, Deputy Minister of Public Works M.Sahibzada, as well as representatives of other key departments. The main focus of the talks was on expanding cooperation in trade and economic, transport and logistics, industrial, infrastructural, agricultural, humanitarian, educational and medical fields, as well as security and counter-terrorism issues.The Afghan side paid sincere attention to Kazakhstan's humanitarian initiative, the mission of a team of Kazakhstani doctors who worked in Afghanistan at the end of November this year. It was emphasized that the activities of Kazakhstani doctors had an important effect, allowing them to provide qualified care to a significant number of patients and support the work of local clinics. According to the Afghan representatives, the doctors' mission has become not only a practical manifestation of friendship and partnership, but also a concrete contribution of Kazakhstan to strengthening the social stability of Afghan society, reducing tensions related to the shortage of medical personnel and resources.During the talks with the head of the Afghan Foreign Ministry and other relevant departments, the construction of the Turgundi–Herat–Kandahar–Spin-Boldak railway, which is of strategic importance for the transport integration of Afghanistan and the expansion of regional trade flows, was discussed. Consultations were held on the current state of the project preparation, its technical parameters and the planned stages of implementation. It was emphasized that the north-south path will connect the key economic centers of Afghanistan with the nodal logistics points of Central and South Asia, creating conditions for diversifying foreign trade, increasing household incomes and increasing the country's transit potential. The Afghan leadership, in turn, noted that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's policy of strengthening regional connectivity and supporting infrastructure projects is perceived in Kabul as an important factor in stabilizing and reviving Afghanistan economically.Afghan Foreign Minister A. Muttaki noted that Kazakhstan is one of the most consistent and predictable partners providing real assistance to the socio-economic sustainability of Afghanistan. According to him, the initiative of the Kazakh President to strengthen regional connectivity and support humanitarian projects in Afghanistan helps mitigate the effects of economic challenges, promotes the expansion of trade flows and creates additional employment opportunities for the population.The Governor of Balkh Province, M.Y.Vafa, stressed that Kazakhstan, through its activities, makes an important contribution to improving the socio-economic environment of Afghanistan by supporting infrastructure projects, logistics initiatives and supplying vital food products, which helps to reduce tension and strengthen stability on the ground. The Afghan representatives noted that having a reliable partner focused on long-term solutions is a key factor in building sustainable foundations for Afghanistan's internal development.The leadership of the Afghan agencies expressed their gratitude for the personal attention of the President Tokayevs referred to the situation in Afghanistan, stressing that such an approach helps to maintain a balance of interests in the region, strengthens trust between countries and demonstrates the responsible role of Kazakhstan as a state that consistently advocates stability, peace and development. The Afghan side noted that Kazakhstan's active diplomacy and practical support significantly contribute to reducing the risks of humanitarian degradation, strengthening economic stability and preserving space for political dialogue in Afghanistan.Following the talks, the parties confirmed their intention to continue an intensive dialogue and expand practical cooperation in all key areas, based on the common interests of peace, stability and prosperity in the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-kabul/press/news/details/1121766?lang=kk