On 2 October, Astana hosted the panel session “Digital Qazaqstan 2029: From Strategy to Economic and Government Transformation” as part of the international AI & Digital Bridge 2026 forum. Representatives of government agencies, businesses and international consulting firms discussed the adoption of artificial intelligence, the development of digital services and the indicators that will be used to assess the results of these changes.Digital Qazaqstan is a national strategy for digitalisation and AI adoption through 2029. The strategy aims to reduce the time required to deliver public services and social support by at least 50%, double exports of IT services and digital solutions, halve the number of inspections of compliant businesses, and introduce digital twins at no fewer than 60% of large industrial enterprises.The session was moderated by Aliya Ospanova, Director General of the Digital Government Support Centre. The discussion focused on practical questions: what changes citizens and businesses should experience, how to ensure coordination between government agencies, and what conditions are needed to achieve the strategy’s goals.“Digital transformation should be measured by the outcomes it delivers for people, government and the economy, rather than by the number of technologies introduced. This principle should guide the further implementation of Digital Qazaqstan,” Aliya Ospanova emphasised.Aray Urazova, Deputy Director General of the Digital Government Support Centre, presented the strategy’s structure, comprising 20 initiatives across three pillars. For citizens, the focus is on services triggered by life events without the need to submit separate applications, alongside more targeted social support. For businesses, priorities include AI adoption in production processes and a service-based approach to tax administration. For government, the strategy provides for a unified data architecture, paperless interagency collaboration and information security.Yerbol Ospanov, Vice Minister of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan, outlined the priorities for healthcare digitalisation: a unified digital patient profile, personalised services providing access to medical records and preventive care reminders, AI adoption, and the expansion of telemedicine, including in school healthcare and remote regions.By 2028, at least 95% of healthcare organisations are expected to be integrated into a unified digital ecosystem, while the share of clinical decisions supported by AI is targeted to reach at least 80%. These measures are intended to improve the quality of care, reduce doctors’ workloads and enable more efficient use of healthcare resources.Asset Turyssov, Vice Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, presented digitalisation and AI initiatives supporting the economy and businesses. The strategy envisages a transition to “invisible” tax administration and a “tax as a service” model, reducing the administrative burden on compliant businesses and automating tax procedures.Mikhail Volkov, Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group, shared international experience in digital transformation, focusing on approaches to technology adoption that drive productivity growth in key sectors and opportunities to adapt global practices to Kazakhstan’s priorities.Nariman Mukushev, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan JSC, discussed digitalisation and AI adoption in banking, contributing practical insights from the financial sector and its interaction with government platforms.Concluding the session, participants highlighted that the practical value of digital projects should be reflected in more convenient services, time and resource savings, higher productivity and better decision-making.About the ForumAI & Digital Bridge 2026 is organised by the Astana Hub International Innovation Cluster in cooperation with the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Astana Akimat.AI & Digital Bridge 2026 is made possible through the support of the forum’s partners and sponsors. All costs associated with the forum are covered by sponsorship funding.Gold Partners - Freedom Bank, Kaspi Bank, Samruk-Kazyna JSC and Kazakhtelecom JSC. Silver Partner - Halyk Bank. Business Partner - Beeline Kazakhstan. Bronze Partner - Yandex Qazaqstan. Telecommunications Partner - Freedom Telecom Operations LLP. Technology Partner - Transtelecom JSC. Official Airline Partner - Air Astana.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/maidd/press/news/details/1303718?lang=ru

A solemn ceremony for the presentation of Letters of Credence by Anel Bakytbekkyzy, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Hungary, to András Bálint Baka, President of the Republic of Hungary, was held at Sándor Palace.Ambassador conveyed to the President of the Republic of Hungary the warm greetings and best wishes of H.E. Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The sides discussed a wide range of issues concerning Kazakhstan-Hungary cooperation. They reaffirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening the strategic partnership, maintaining an active political dialogue, and expanding practical cooperation in the trade and economic, investment, cultural and humanitarian, and educational spheres.It was noted that relations between Kazakhstan and Hungary are founded on traditionally friendly ties and the historical closeness between the two peoples. The sides emphasized the importance of further enriching the strategic partnership with concrete joint projects and initiatives.Particular attention was paid to the implementation of new mutually beneficial projects, as well as to preparations for upcoming bilateral visits at the highest and high levels. In this context, the importance of implementing joint initiatives and events in connection with the 35th  anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Kazakhstan and Hungary, to be marked in 2027, was highlighted.The sides also exchanged views on current issues on the international and regional agenda, including the development of relations between Kazakhstan and the European Union, as well as cooperation within the “Central Asia - European Union” format. The potential role of Kazakhstan and Hungary in further strengthening trade and economic, investment, transport and logistics links between Central Asia and Europe was also noted.The Ambassador emphasized that Hungary is one of Kazakhstan’s close and reliable partners in the European Union and expressed her readiness to contribute to the further expansion of bilateral cooperation, including in the economic, cultural and humanitarian, and educational spheres, as well as through people-to-people diplomacy.During the meeting, the Ambassador also briefed the President of the Republic of Hungary on the institutional transformations being implemented in Kazakhstan in 2026, including the entry into force of the new Constitution, the establishment of the “Kazakhstan Halyq Kenesi”, the creation of the post of Vice-President, as well as the elections of deputies to the Kurultai  of the Republic of Kazakhstan held on 23 August 2026.President of the Republic of Hungary András Bálint Baka stressed his readiness on further strengthening bilateral ties and opening up new avenues for trade, economic, and investment cooperation.As part of the contacts held following the ceremony, the Ambassador also held discussions with Klára Breuer, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary responsible for bilateral relations, and György Kerekes, Head of the Directorate for Social and International Relations at the Office of the President of the Republic of Hungary. The sides exchanged views on the current state of Kazakhstan-Hungary relations and discussed prospects for further strengthening strategic cooperation between the two countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1303669?lang=ru

Dear teachers and education workers!We sincerely congratulate you on your professional holiday – Teacher's Day!A teacher is not only a person who transmits knowledge, but also a mentor who forms moral values, a sense of responsibility, patriotism and a desire for knowledge in the younger generation. Your selfless work is an invaluable contribution to the future of our country.We wish you good health, family well-being, professional success, inspiration and new achievements! May every day bring joy from the success of your students, gratitude and respect!May the teacher's work always be honorable and respected! Happy holidays!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl-bilim/press/news/details/1303651?lang=ru

As part of the implementation of the Roadmap for promoting the professional and personal qualities of civil servants in accordance with the ideals of "Adal Azamat", a regional debate tournament among government agencies was held in the North Kazakhstan Region.The theme of the tournament was "Ystyq Kairat, Nurly Aqyl, Zyly Zhyrek" (Fiery Zeal, Enlightened Mind, Warm Heart). The debate sessions were held in the Kazakh language, bringing together teams from various government bodies of the region.Following the intellectual competition, the team of the State Revenue Department for the North Kazakhstan Region, together with the State Revenue Directorate for the city of Petropavl, demonstrated a high level of oratorical skill, critical thinking, and legal erudition, winning a prize-winning 2nd place.We congratulate the team members on this worthy result and wish them further professional success!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-sko/press/news/details/1303614?lang=ru

Astana, 2 October 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tileuberdi held talks with Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Denmark Lars Løkke Rasmussen, who arrived in Kazakhstan on an official visit.The parties discussed the current state and prospects for further strengthening mutually beneficial Kazakh-Danish cooperation and exchanged views on key issues of the regional and international agenda.Particular attention was paid to further expanding trade and economic cooperation. The parties noted the steady growth in bilateral trade and foreign direct investment. (In 2025, bilateral trade reached USD 163 million, while the cumulative volume of Danish direct investment in Kazakhstan’s economy since 2005 exceeded USD 394 million).One of the most significant joint investment projects is the construction by Carlsberg Group of a plant for the production of PepsiCo non-alcoholic beverages in the Ili District of Almaty Region. The opening ceremony took place on 1 October with the participation of Danish Foreign Minister Lars Rasmussen. With an investment of USD 344 million, the plant is set to become one of Carlsberg Group’s largest production facilities worldwide, with an annual production capacity of up to 1 billion litres and the creation of 230 new jobs.Particular attention was also devoted to the participation of both countries in the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route and its role in strengthening transport connectivity between Europe and Asia. In this context, the parties discussed prospects for cooperation with the Danish company Maersk with a view to increasing trade flows along the Middle Corridor.“Denmark is an important partner for us in Northern Europe. We attach great importance to the development of our bilateral relations and seek to give greater substance to our trade and economic cooperation through concrete and significant projects”, – the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan stated.For his part, Lars Løkke Rasmussen reaffirmed Denmark’s interest in further expanding cooperation with Kazakhstan, noting the growing importance of Central Asia in Denmark’s foreign policy and economic agenda, as well as the appointment of Lars Thuesen as Ambassador of Denmark to Kazakhstan and Special Representative of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Central Asia.The Ministers also exchanged views on current international and regional issues, cooperation within the United Nations and other multilateral frameworks, as well as prospects for further developing cooperation between the countries of Central Asia and Northern Europe.On the same day, in the city of Konaev, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, heading a high-level Danish business delegation, took part in the Kazakh-Danish Business Forum, which brought together representatives of the business communities of the two countries. The discussions focused on expanding business ties, attracting Danish investment and implementing joint projects in priority sectors of Kazakhstan’s economy.Following the talks, the Ministers signed memoranda of understanding, including a Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of a bilateral commission on trade, economic and investment cooperation between the foreign ministries of Kazakhstan and Denmark.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1303554?lang=ru