Tokyo, September 24, 2026 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Japan Yerlan Baudarbek-Kozhatayev met with Yoshinori Kanehana, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Chairman of the Japan Business Association ROTOBO.The parties discussed the agenda for the upcoming 9th joint meeting of the Kazakhstan-Japan Joint Commission of Government and Private Sectors on Economic Cooperation, scheduled to take place in December 2026 in Astana. Around 150 prominent representatives of Japanese big business are expected to participate, representing such key sectors as energy, machinery, transport, logistics, mining, construction, and finance. The event will focus on strengthening the strategic economic partnership between Japan and Kazakhstan, with particular emphasis on the development of artificial intelligence and digital technologies, promotion of green transformation, deepening cooperation in the financial sector, and enhancing supply chain resilience. ROTOBO coordinates the participation of Japanese business representatives in the commission's work, serving as the secretariat for the Japan-Kazakhstan Economic Committee. The upcoming Joint Commission meeting aims to implement the agreements reached during the official visit of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Japan in December 2025. During the meeting, Ambassador Baudarbek-Kozhatayev highlighted Kazakhstan's interest in strengthening its long-term technological partnership with Kawasaki Heavy Industries, including joint project execution and the localization of advanced technological solutions. The Kazakhstan side presented investment proposals for establishing automated warehousing and fulfillment complexes integrated with robotic systems, modern operations management technologies, and smart logistics solutions. In addition, investment projects were presented in hydrogen energy, industrial automation, transport-logistics and urban infrastructure development, including the flagship tech hub project, Alatau City. For his part, Yoshinori Kanehana, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, confirmed the corporation’s strong interest in implementing projects in Kazakhstan, identifying the petrochemical industry and energy machinery as priority vectors for cooperation. Furthermore, the head of the Japanese corporation emphasized that amidst growing volatility in global markets, Kazakhstan is viewed by the Japanese business community as a strategically important and reliable supplier of critical minerals. Reference: Kawasaki Heavy Industries is a major Japanese industrial and engineering corporation operating in energy, transport, aerospace, shipbuilding, industrial equipment, robotics, and infrastructure. As one of the global technological leaders in liquefied hydrogen, Kawasaki Heavy Industries developed and built the world's first liquefied hydrogen carrier (Suiso Frontier) and commissioned the world's first dedicated liquefied hydrogen receiving terminal. Japan Business Association ROTOBO serves as a key institution promoting trade and investment ties between Japan and Eurasian countries. The organization provides comprehensive information and practical support to businesses, conducts analytical research, organizes business missions and forums, and serves as the secretariat for the bilateral economic committee between Kazakhstan and Japan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-tokyo/press/news/details/1298093?lang=ru

In the third quarter of 2026, the Ethics Commissioner, Deputy Head of the State Revenue Department of East Kazakhstan region, K.K. Koishinov held online meetings with civil servants of territorial state revenue offices.Specifically, on July 16, a meeting was held with the SRO of Altay district – Altay town; on August 12 with the SRO of Samar district and the SRO of Kurchum district; and on September 22 with the SRO of Katon-Karagay district and the SRO of Tarbagatay district.During the meetings, issues concerning compliance with the laws of the Republic Kazakhstan "On Public Service" and "On Countering Corruption," the Ethical Code of Civil Servants, as well as respecting for office discipline, crime prevention, and the prohibition of smoking in state bodies were examined.Particular attention was drawn to the inadmissibility of civil servants participating in gambling, operating vehicles in the influence of alcohol or drugs, and being in public places in such a state.Following the results of the meetings, the necessity of continuously complying with legislative requirements and norms of official ethics, as well as strengthening discipline, legality, and liability among civil servants was emphasized.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1298100?lang=ru

Al-Kuwait, September 23, 2026 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the State of Kuwait Yerzhan Yelekeyev held a meeting with Ahmad Al Ateeqi, Chief Executive Officer of Al Mawashi (Livestock Transport and Trading Company).During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for developing cooperation in the field of food security, with particular attention to opportunities for supplying Kazakh meat and meat products to the Kuwaiti market.The Kuwaiti side expressed strong interest in establishing supplies of meat products from Kazakhstan, highlighting the promising potential of this area of cooperation. The parties discussed in detail the terms of potential supplies, product quality and certification requirements, possible volumes, and logistics arrangements.Following the meeting, the parties agreed to intensify practical cooperation in this area, establish direct contacts with Kazakh producers, and work closely together to determine the specific parameters of potential supplies.Al Mawashi was established in Kuwait in 1973 and has its own assets in Kuwait, the UAE, Australia, and South Africa. The company operates major livestock facilities, including a facility in Kuwait with a capacity of up to 200,000 head of livestock, while its total annual livestock sea transportation capacity reaches approximately 2 million head. The company also operates modern infrastructure for livestock slaughtering and meat processing.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-kuveyt/press/news/details/1298078?lang=ru

On 24 September 2026, an oath-taking ceremony was held at the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the newly appointed Chairperson and judges of the Constitutional Court.The oath was taken by Elvira Azimova, Chairperson of the Constitutional Court, and the following judges: Saken Abdolla, Leila Zhakayeva, Kairat Zhakipbayev, Aizhan Zhatkanbayeva, Aigul Kydyrbayeva, Kanat Mussin, Bakyt Nurmukhanov, Sergey Skryabin, Aslan Tukiyev and Sergey Udartsev.In accordance with Article 72 of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Constitutional Court consists of a Chairperson and ten judges.The Constitutional Court is an independent state body that exercises constitutional review and ensures the supremacy of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan throughout the country.Pursuant to Article 7 of the Constitutional Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan", judges of the Constitutional Court take an oath of office upon their appointment.The oath of a Constitutional Court judge entails a commitment to perform judicial duties honestly and conscientiously, remain impartial and be guided solely by the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the exercise of their duties, ensuring its supremacy.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ksrk/press/news/details/1298062?lang=ru

The Department of State Revenues of Astana, chaired by Deputy Head of the Department Azamat Nurlybekov, held a meeting with representatives of consulting companies to discuss the procedure for conducting desk tax audits.During the meeting, held in an open dialogue format, the participants discussed key changes in tax administration, as well as issues related to their practical implementation.Particular attention was paid to ensuring a common understanding of the procedure for conducting desk tax audits and improving the quality of interaction between tax authorities and business representatives.Meetings held in this format contribute to the development of constructive dialogue between government authorities and the professional community, greater transparency in tax administration, and the effective implementation of the introduced changes.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-astana/press/news/details/1298024?lang=ru