Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/1288279?lang=ru

In the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan, cash payments shall be made with the mandatory use of a cash register equipped with a function for recording and/or transmitting data, provided that the models of such cash registers are included in the register of cash registers, unless otherwise provided below.The following persons are exempt from the use of cash registers:individuals;private bailiffs, advocates, and professional mediators;persons providing passenger transportation services to the public by public urban transport with the issuance of tickets.The form of public urban transport tickets shall be approved by the authorized state body responsible for implementing state policy in the field of transport, in coordination with the authorized body;the National Bank;second-tier banks;religious associations;the National Postal Operator, except for cash payments made in areas where there is no public telecommunications network;persons making payments through a special mobile application.A taxpayer whose activities are carried out in areas where there is no public telecommunications network shall, when making cash payments, use cash registers without data transmission.Vending machines and service payment terminals that make cash payments for trading operations or the provision of services using cash shall be equipped with cash registers with a function for recording and/or transmitting data.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-astana/press/news/details/1288272?lang=ru

Key projects include the completed reconstruction of the N. Sats Theatre for Young Audiences, the construction of a 45,000-seat stadium, the modernization of the Medeu Sports Complex, the development of polycentric urban districts, as well as the renovation and upgrading of educational and healthcare facilities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty-us/press/news/details/1288199?lang=ru

This was announced by Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan Alim Bayel. According to the diplomat, the Kazakh side had proposed to Azerbaijan resuming passenger ferry services on the Kuryk Port – Baku Port – Kuryk Port route. The service operated until 2020, when it was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Alim Bayel noted that before the service was suspended, approximately 1,500 passengers per year used the ferry connection across the Caspian Sea. He expressed confidence that even more people would be interested in travelling along this route in the coming period. The resumption of the ferry service will give impetus to the development of passenger connectivity between the two countries, increase tourism exchanges, and expand the opportunities offered by the Middle Corridor.The Ambassador said that the Azerbaijani side has supported Kazakhstan’s proposal. The transport authorities of the two countries have now begun work aimed at restoring passenger services as soon as possible.Today, 37 air flights are carried out between Baku and Kazakh cities of Astana, Almaty, Shymkent, Aktau and Atyrau.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-baku/press/news/details/1288171?lang=ru

Today, a meeting chaired by District Akim Zhandos Yerkinbek was held to discuss the introduction of new approaches to training personnel in skilled trades.During the meeting, the participants considered the need for skilled workers in agriculture, construction and small business in line with the district’s development priorities. The issue of conducting an analysis and compiling a list of occupations experiencing a shortage of personnel was also discussed. In this regard, the District Department of Employment and Social Programs and the District Career Center were instructed to strengthen efforts to study demand in the labour market.In addition, the District Department of Education was instructed to intensify career guidance among school students aimed at increasing the prestige of skilled trades. Zhandos Yerkinbek noted the importance of providing students with career guidance from an early age and systematically organizing open days.The district head paid particular attention to strengthening information and awareness activities:— Creating a comfortable environment for residents is our primary task. Therefore, the responsible departments must carry out systematic work in this area, — said Zhandos Yerkinbek.During the meeting, along with the main agenda items, a number of issues concerning the district’s priority areas for the upcoming period were discussed. Particular attention was drawn to the need to prevent identified violations and take appropriate measures regarding violations of the rules for landscaping and maintaining the territories of cities and settlements (Article 505), violations of the rules for grazing agricultural animals (Article 408), and littering of public places (Article 434-2).Overall, the district fulfilled the military recruitment target by 100 percent during the spring conscription campaign. Currently, work is underway to ensure the timely fulfilment of the approved target for the autumn conscription campaign as well. This issue remains under the constant control of the district head. Therefore, the meeting emphasized the need to ensure that the relevant work is carried out at the proper level.Following the meeting, a number of instructions were given to the heads of the responsible sectors, with their implementation to be kept under constant control.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-karmakshy/press/news/details/1288153?lang=ru

Registration for the first national book marathon "Reading Nation" has begun in the East Kazakhstan region. The project will bring together participants from all regions of the country and will become one of the largest national initiatives aimed at popularizing reading and developing a reading culture.The marathon will take place from September 2026 to April 2027 in Kazakh and Russian languages within two leagues.The project includes 7 categories:"Reading School" — students of grades 6–10;"Reading College" — college students;"Reading University" — students of higher educational institutions;"Reading Educator" — school teachers and college instructors;"Reading Dynasty" — family teams;"Reading Civil Servant" — civil servants;"Reading Intellectual" — all citizens without age or professional restrictions.Each participant must read 15 books from a specially curated collection comprising 330 works in the relevant category. Of these, 165 books are available in Kazakh and 165 in Russian.The list includes works by domestic authors, world classics, and contemporary literary works. The selection also took into account works included in the "100 Books" list based on the results of a nationwide vote, as well as global bestsellers, including works by Nobel Prize in Literature laureates.The main stage of the marathon will begin in September 2026 and will last until March 2027. During this period, participants will read books and publish their reviews in their personal accounts.In March–April 2027, final testing and intellectual quizzes will take place.Winners and prize-winners of the regional stage will be awarded cash prizes:1st place — 600,000 tenge; 2nd place — 450,000 tenge; 3rd place — 300,000 tenge.All finalists will be awarded diplomas and electronic certificates. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-bilim/press/news/details/1288094?lang=ru

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov during his working visit to Switzerland held a meeting with Director of the Peace and Human Rights Division of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland Ambassador Tim Enderlin.During the talks, the two sides exchanged views on mediation and preventive diplomacy, as well as on practical aspects of mediation efforts. Particular attention was paid to opportunities for further cooperation and the exchange of experience.Deputy Minister Issetov underscored the importance of the peaceful settlement of conflicts and highlighted the role of dialogue, mediation and preventive mechanisms in strengthening confidence-building measures, preventing crises and maintaining international peace and security.For his part, Ambassador Enderlin presented Swiss approaches to developing mediation expertise, including the training of specialists. Switzerland has been systematically developing its expert capacity in this field for decades and has extensive experience in the professional training of specialists involved in peacekeeping and mediation processes.Following the meeting, the two countries reaffirmed their interest in continuing expert exchanges and expanding cooperation on mediation and preventive diplomacy.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1288095?lang=ru

According to Article 20 of the Administrative Procedure Code, receiving appeals from citizens is carried out as follows.The administrative body and official shall:1) accept and register petitions, assist in drafting them and their attached documents, and provide the opportunity to eliminate formal errors and supplement the attached documents;2) explain to a participant in an administrative procedure their rights and obligations regarding issues related to the execution of the administrative procedure;3) request and receive, in accordance with the procedure established by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the information necessary for executing the administrative procedure;4) notify a participant in an administrative procedure in advance of the place and time of a hearing being conducted;5) hear a participant in an administrative procedure prior to making a decision on the administrative procedure, except for cases provided for by this Code;6) bring an administrative act to the attention of a participant in an administrative procedure or their representatives in accordance with the procedure established by this Code;7) deny the rights of a participant in an administrative procedure in cases and on the grounds established by this Code;8) provide assistance to administrative bodies and officials in cases provided for by this Code within their competence;9) exercise other powers provided for by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.A state body, a local self-government body, and legal entities with one-hundred-percent state participation are obligated to provide state legal statistical information on the number of received and reviewed appeals, messages, responses, proposals, and requests, as well as the results of their consideration, within the timeframes and scope established by the state body exercising statistical activities in the field of legal statistics and special records within its competence.The time limit for filing a complaintBased on Article 92 of the APC, a complaint against an administrative act or administrative action (inaction) shall be submitted to the administrative body or official no later than three months from the day when a participant in the administrative procedure became aware of the adoption of the administrative act or the commission of the administrative action (inaction).1-1. If the administrative act or its annex does not provide for possible legal means of appealing the administrative act, specified in the fifth part of article 80 of the present Code, a complaint against such an administrative act may be filed no later than six months from the date when the participant in the administrative procedure has been informed on the adoption of the administrative act.If the time limit established by parts one and 1-1 of this article laid down is exceeded for valid reasons, the deadline may be reinstated upon the petition of a participant in the administrative procedure by the body reviewing the complaint, unless otherwise provided by the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan.For the purpose of reinstating a missed deadline for submitting a complaint by the body reviewing the complaint, illness, force majeure circumstances, and other reasons depriving a person of the opportunity to submit a complaint are recognized as valid reasons.A missed deadline for an appeal is not a ground for refusal to accept the complaint by the body reviewing the complaint. The reasons for missing the deadline shall be clarified upon consideration of a complaint in essence and may be one of the grounds for refusal in satisfaction of the complaint.According to the Article 99 of the APC The time period for consideration a complaint is twenty working days from the date of registration of the complaint, unless otherwise provided by the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Extension of the period for consideration a complaint is not permitted, with the exception of cases established by the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1288048?lang=ru

On September 8, 2026, as part of career guidance activities at the Municipal State Institution "Secondary School No. 46," a meeting was held with 11th-grade students from schools in the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk, as well as the Glubokoye and Ulan districts, and our fellow countryman, a graduate of the "Bilim-Innovation" Lyceum, a native of the village of Glubokoye in East Kazakhstan Region — Igor Ganichev.Igor graduated from MIT and the University of California, Berkeley, worked at Google, and founded his own startup. Today, he is engaged in the development of artificial intelligence technologies. In an open dialogue format, the graduates learned about Igor's journey, education, IT career, and the opportunities of the modern technological world.For 200 schoolchildren of East Kazakhstan Region, this meeting was particularly relevant during the period of active development of artificial intelligence and digitalization in Kazakhstan. The story of our fellow countryman is a vivid example of how a big dream and knowledge can lead to achievements.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-bilim/press/news/details/1288050?lang=ru

On September 11 2026, UAPF will hold an offline Open Day on the topic: “Participation of Contributors in Managing Their Pension Assets and the invest.enpf.kz Portal for Independent Access to Information on Investment Portfolio Managers.” The venue will be held at: Серебрянск city, Веденеев street 14 The purpose of the event is to familiarize contributors and beneficiaries with the opportunities for independently managing their pension savings and using the invest.enpf.kz portal.During the event, participants will be explained the options for transferring their entire pension savings to an investment portfolio manager (IPM) and will be told about the UAPF investment portal (invest.enpf.kz), where they can independently obtain information about such companies. In addition, responsible employees of the regional branches will answer other relevant questions and provide individual consultations to participants.As a reminder, the Open Day will be held in person on the 11:00, 14:00 September 2026 at 11.UAPF JSC welcomes its contributors, beneficiaries, and everyone else to the Open Day!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-katon-karagay/press/news/details/1288005?lang=ru

On September 7, 2026, amendments to the Social Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan came into force, expanding the options for contributors to manage their pension savings[1]. According to these amendments, the amount of pension savings transferred to a private investment portfolio manager (IPM) for trust management can now be up to 100% of the funds available in the contributor's (beneficiary's) individual pension savings account, including compulsory pension contributions (CPC), compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPC), and voluntary pension contributions (VPC).At this, CPC and VPC contributors, as well as individuals for whom COPC and VPC contributions are transferred, can independently determine the amount of their savings transferred to trust management, select one or more IPMs, and one or more investment portfolios in accordance with their financial goals.Pursuant to with the law, IPMs can create up to three investment portfolios: conservative, moderate, and high-risk. These portfolios vary in risk level, expected return, and investment terms. The ability to choose different investment portfolios is enshrined in Article 37-1 of the Social Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Requirements for their formation are determined by the authorized body for regulation, control, and supervision of the financial market and financial organizations.Full information on the procedure for transferring pension savings to investment portfolio trust managers and investment opportunities is available on the UAPF website and on the invest.enpf.kz platform.Thus, the pension system is gradually transforming from a model where contributors play a passive role to one that assumes conscious participation in managing their own long-term retirement savings. The consistent expansion of investment strategy options and the increased availability of information on pension asset management are creating conditions for more active participation by contributors in decisions related to the formation of their future retirement income.  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) [1] Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated July 7, 2026 No. 334-VIII "On Amendments and Additions to Certain Legislative Acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Issues of Improving Social Legislation"Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-katon-karagay/press/news/details/1288006?lang=ru

The UAPF reminds that individuals with pension savings in the UAPF, formed through compulsory pension contributions and/or compulsory occupational pension contributions, who have reached the generally established retirement age, as well as individuals with disabilities of the first and second groups, if the disability is permanent, are entitled to receive pension benefits from the UAPF according to the established schedule.As a reminder, the old-age pension is available to individuals who have reached the generally established retirement age: men upon reaching 63 years of age, and women upon reaching 61 years of age in 2026.Pension benefits from the UAPF are paid until the pension savings are depleted.To receive pension benefits from the UAPF upon reaching retirement age, beneficiaries must promptly contact the local Public Service Center (PSC) at their place of residence. Documents and applications can be submitted to the PSC 10 days before the beneficiary reaches retirement age. We strongly recommend adhering to this deadline, as it is especially important for receiving a state pension, which requires verification of work experience based on the documents submitted.The pension is assigned from the date of application. It is important to note that if an application for pension payments is submitted before reaching retirement age, the date of application is considered the date of reaching retirement age. If an application is submitted after reaching retirement age, the date of application is considered the date of registration of the application with the Government for Citizens State Corporation.In addition, please note that future pensioners (potential beneficiaries) whose phone numbers are registered in the egov mobile citizen database will receive an SMS notification from number 1414 two months before reaching retirement age, informing them of the opportunity to contact the nearest branch of the State Corporation in a timely manner to receive pension payment services, with a link to the list of documents on the egov.kz website. This means that government agencies are sending out the relevant notifications to ensure pension benefits are processed within the prescribed timeframe, as benefits are not assigned for the missed period.Meanwhile, for individuals who have reached retirement age and who have pension savings in the UAPF but have not applied for their benefit, the UAPF conducts an annual verification, jointly with the State Corporation, to determine whether these citizens have assigned old-age pension benefits and the state basic pension benefit from budgetary funds. Based on the results of this verification, the UAPF makes payments proactively, i.e., without an application.Furthermore, starting in March 2026, a similar, non-application pension benefit paymentt procedure has been introduced through voluntary pension contributions (VPC) for individuals who have reached retirement age and who have pension savings in the UAPF through VPC, but who have not previously applied to the UAPF for payment due to reaching the age of fifty or disability.The non-application pension benefit payment procedure through VPC (if any) provides for:·    automatic assignment of UAPF pension payments through the VPC when applying to the State Corporation in the prescribed manner with applications for a pension from the state budget and payments through compulsory pension contributions and/or compulsory occupational pension contributions in connection with reaching retirement age;·    making payments through the VPC as part of a proactive service.To receive a disability payment upon reaching age 50 through the VPC, please contact UAPF offices or through your personal account on the UAPF website (enpf.kz) or the UAPF mobile app using an electronic digital signature. Please note that UAPF offers on-site services for individuals with disabilities. A preliminary consultation is provided, including verification of eligibility for services remotely, without an on-site visit. The enpf.kz website provides a list of required documents depending on the type of pension benefit, the method of submission, document requirements, application forms and sample forms, and a sample power of attorney. In the "Electronic Services" section, you can pre-screen documents submitted for pension benefits from UAPF.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/vko-katon-karagay/press/news/details/1288007?lang=ru

8 September 2026, Geneva – The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Nations Office at Geneva, in partnership with the missions of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, held an event marking the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia (CANWFZ), also known as the Semipalatinsk Treaty.The event was attended by representatives of States parties to the nuclear-weapon-free zones in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, and the South Pacific, nuclear-weapon States, Member States of the Conference on Disarmament, as well as international and non-governmental organizations.Erzhan Kazykhan, Kazakhstan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, and Tatiana Valovaya, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, delivered welcoming remarks to the participants.Kazakhstan’s Ambassador highlighted his country’s contribution to global efforts in the field of nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, as well as the political and practical significance of the Semipalatinsk Treaty. He noted the importance of further strengthening Central Asia’s nuclear-weapon-free status and expanding cooperation among existing nuclear-weapon-free zones, including the exchange of experiences and the promotion of joint approaches.The participants discussed the role of the Semipalatinsk Treaty in strengthening the international nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament regime, as well as the prospects for cooperation among nuclear-weapon-free zones.The Treaty on the Central Asian Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone was signed on 8 September 2006 by the Foreign Ministers of five Central Asian states in Semipalatinsk; since then, it has been referred to in international circles as the “Semipalatinsk Treaty”.This year, in addition to Geneva, similar events are being held in Vienna and New York. They are timed to coincide with key 2026 anniversaries: the 35th anniversary of the closure of the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site, the 20th anniversary of the Semipalatinsk Treaty, and the 30th anniversary of the opening for signature of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-geneva/press/news/details/1287997?lang=ru

Astana, September 8, 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tileuberdi received U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan Julie Stufft.The two sides discussed key items on the bilateral agenda and ways to further strengthen the Enhanced Strategic Partnership.Particular attention was paid to the upcoming participation of the Head of State in the G20 Summit in Miami, as well as preparations for the substantive agenda of forthcoming high-level engagements.Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continued close cooperation across the full range of bilateral issues.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-washington/press/news/details/1288010?lang=ru

We, the Foreign Ministers of the States Parties to the Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia (hereinafter referred to as the “CANWFZ Treaty”), on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the CANWFZ Treaty in Semipalatinskreaffirming our commitment to humanity’s common goal of achieving a world free of nuclear weapons, and recognizing the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of any use or testing of nuclear weapons,emphasizing that the establishment of nuclear-weapon-free zones is one of the most powerful universal tools for preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons and strengthening the global disarmament process,noting the importance of the Treaty between the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan on Friendship, Good-Neighborliness, and Cooperation for Development of Central Asia in the 21st Century in strengthening peace and security in the region,recalling that the idea of establishing a nuclear-weapon-free zone in Central Asia was first proposed by the Republic of Uzbekistan in September 1993 at the 48th session of the UN General Assembly,convinced that the establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in Central Asia represents a successful example of the consolidation of efforts by the countries of the region, and emphasizing that this was an important step toward strengthening the nuclear nonproliferation regime and the process of nuclear disarmament, regional and international peace and security, as well as the development of cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and the environmental rehabilitation of areas affected by radioactive contamination,welcoming the thirty-fifth anniversary of the closure of the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site and the thirtieth anniversary of the opening for signature of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, and paying tribute to the memory of the numerous victims of nuclear explosions and their consequences in all regions of the world,we hereby declare the following:We reaffirm our commitment to the historically significant CANWFZ Treaty, signed by the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan on 8 September 2006, in Semipalatinsk. As the result of collective efforts of all five Central Asian states in their aspiration to ensure security, stability and peace in the region, and as it remains the first and only such zone located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and directly bordering two nuclear-weapon States, the Semipalatinsk Treaty continues to play an important role in strengthening the global disarmament and non-proliferation regime and serves as a symbolic example of Central Asia’s transformation from a region where nuclear weapons were once actively tested and deployed into one of the leaders of global efforts toward nuclear disarmament.We reaffirm the key role of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) as the cornerstone of international efforts to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons and, ultimately, to achieve their complete elimination. In this regard, we regret that the Eleventh Review Conference of the States Parties to the NPT concluded without adopting substantive outcomes, reflecting continuing differences and a lack of trust in the field of nuclear disarmament and nonproliferation. We call on all NPT parties to continue negotiations in good faith on the effective implementation of obligations under all three interrelated and mutually reinforcing pillars – nuclear disarmament, nonproliferation, and the peaceful use of nuclear energy.In light of the urgent and unprecedented challenges threatening global security and stability, we express serious concern over the lack of substantial progress in the field of nuclear disarmament in accordance with Article 6 of the NPT, as well as the cessation of key arms control agreements, coupled with an alarming trend toward the modernization of nuclear arsenals. At the same time, we note the special responsibility of nuclear-weapon States to engage in negotiations on nuclear disarmament and call for the urgent development of new, verifiable arms control mechanisms to prevent a nuclear arms race.We affirm our unwavering support for the activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in implementing the provisions of the NPT, promoting cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, and applying safeguards and monitoring of nuclear programs in the Agency’s member states.We firmly advocate for the necessity of the earliest entry-into-force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) which will mark exactly thirty years since its opening for signature on 24 September 2026. In this regard, we emphasize the need to preserve and further strengthen the international norm against nuclear testing and call for refraining from any actions that could undermine this norm.We emphasize the important role of raising awareness on disarmament and non-proliferation in fostering a culture of peace, trust and responsibility, and note the particular importance of involving the youth in discussions on disarmament and international security. We support the continued promotion of the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness, initiated by the Kyrgyz Republic and symbolically observed annually on 5 March – the date the NPT entered into force – as well as related regional educational initiatives.In this regard, we note the relevance of the recommendations contained in the UN Study on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Education, as well as the UN Secretary-General’s Agenda for Disarmament, “Securing Our Common Future: An Agenda for Disarmament.”We welcome the signing on 6 May 2014 by the nuclear-weapon States of the Protocol on Negative Security Assurances to the Treaty on the Central Asian Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone and its ratification by four nuclear-weapon states, and we express our hope for the earliest completion of the ratification process for the Protocol by the United States of America.We express our interest in the institutional development of the CANWFZ Treaty and in expanding further partnerships with existing nuclear-weapon-free zones with the aim of strengthening the global nuclear non-proliferation regime and uniting international efforts to ensure peace and security. In this context, we welcome the signing of Memoranda of Understanding with the African Commission on Atomic Energy (AFCONE) and the Organization for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean (OPANAL), as well as the holding in Astana on August 28–29, 2024, under Kazakhstan’s chairmanship, of the second meeting of representatives of all existing nuclear-weapon-free zones.We note the great importance of strengthening regional security as a key factor for sustainable development and stability in Central Asia, and we reaffirm our intention to continue to cooperate closely in addressing common challenges and threats.We support efforts to establish new nuclear-weapon-free zones in regions where they do not currently exist, including in the Middle East.We welcome the adoption of the resolution “Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia” at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly as well as the holding, of an anniversary meeting of the Treaty’s participating States in Ashgabat on 5 December 2024, under Turkmenistan’s chairmanship, with the participation of representatives of other existing nuclear-weapon-free zones and international organizations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-rabat/press/news/details/1287981?lang=ru

We, the Foreign Ministers of the States Parties to the Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia (hereinafter referred to as the “CANWFZ Treaty”), on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the CANWFZ Treaty in Semipalatinskreaffirming our commitment to humanity’s common goal of achieving a world free of nuclear weapons, and recognizing the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of any use or testing of nuclear weapons,emphasizing that the establishment of nuclear-weapon-free zones is one of the most powerful universal tools for preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons and strengthening the global disarmament process,noting the importance of the Treaty between the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan on Friendship, Good-Neighborliness, and Cooperation for Development of Central Asia in the 21st Century in strengthening peace and security in the region,recalling that the idea of establishing a nuclear-weapon-free zone in Central Asia was first proposed by the Republic of Uzbekistan in September 1993 at the 48th session of the UN General Assembly,convinced that the establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in Central Asia represents a successful example of the consolidation of efforts by the countries of the region, and emphasizing that this was an important step toward strengthening the nuclear nonproliferation regime and the process of nuclear disarmament, regional and international peace and security, as well as the development of cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and the environmental rehabilitation of areas affected by radioactive contamination,welcoming the thirty-fifth anniversary of the closure of the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site and the thirtieth anniversary of the opening for signature of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, and paying tribute to the memory of the numerous victims of nuclear explosions and their consequences in all regions of the world,we hereby declare the following:We reaffirm our commitment to the historically significant CANWFZ Treaty, signed by the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan on 8 September 2006, in Semipalatinsk. As the result of collective efforts of all five Central Asian states in their aspiration to ensure security, stability and peace in the region, and as it remains the first and only such zone located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and directly bordering two nuclear-weapon States, the Semipalatinsk Treaty continues to play an important role in strengthening the global disarmament and non-proliferation regime and serves as a symbolic example of Central Asia’s transformation from a region where nuclear weapons were once actively tested and deployed into one of the leaders of global efforts toward nuclear disarmament.We reaffirm the key role of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) as the cornerstone of international efforts to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons and, ultimately, to achieve their complete elimination. In this regard, we regret that the Eleventh Review Conference of the States Parties to the NPT concluded without adopting substantive outcomes, reflecting continuing differences and a lack of trust in the field of nuclear disarmament and nonproliferation. We call on all NPT parties to continue negotiations in good faith on the effective implementation of obligations under all three interrelated and mutually reinforcing pillars – nuclear disarmament, nonproliferation, and the peaceful use of nuclear energy.In light of the urgent and unprecedented challenges threatening global security and stability, we express serious concern over the lack of substantial progress in the field of nuclear disarmament in accordance with Article 6 of the NPT, as well as the cessation of key arms control agreements, coupled with an alarming trend toward the modernization of nuclear arsenals. At the same time, we note the special responsibility of nuclear-weapon States to engage in negotiations on nuclear disarmament and call for the urgent development of new, verifiable arms control mechanisms to prevent a nuclear arms race.We affirm our unwavering support for the activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in implementing the provisions of the NPT, promoting cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, and applying safeguards and monitoring of nuclear programs in the Agency’s member states.We firmly advocate for the necessity of the earliest entry-into-force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) which will mark exactly thirty years since its opening for signature on 24 September 2026. In this regard, we emphasize the need to preserve and further strengthen the international norm against nuclear testing and call for refraining from any actions that could undermine this norm.We emphasize the important role of raising awareness on disarmament and non-proliferation in fostering a culture of peace, trust and responsibility, and note the particular importance of involving the youth in discussions on disarmament and international security. We support the continued promotion of the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness, initiated by the Kyrgyz Republic and symbolically observed annually on 5 March – the date the NPT entered into force – as well as related regional educational initiatives.In this regard, we note the relevance of the recommendations contained in the UN Study on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Education, as well as the UN Secretary-General’s Agenda for Disarmament, “Securing Our Common Future: An Agenda for Disarmament.”We welcome the signing on 6 May 2014 by the nuclear-weapon States of the Protocol on Negative Security Assurances to the Treaty on the Central Asian Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone and its ratification by four nuclear-weapon states, and we express our hope for the earliest completion of the ratification process for the Protocol by the United States of America.We express our interest in the institutional development of the CANWFZ Treaty and in expanding further partnerships with existing nuclear-weapon-free zones with the aim of strengthening the global nuclear non-proliferation regime and uniting international efforts to ensure peace and security. In this context, we welcome the signing of Memoranda of Understanding with the African Commission on Atomic Energy (AFCONE) and the Organization for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean (OPANAL), as well as the holding in Astana on August 28–29, 2024, under Kazakhstan’s chairmanship, of the second meeting of representatives of all existing nuclear-weapon-free zones.We note the great importance of strengthening regional security as a key factor for sustainable development and stability in Central Asia, and we reaffirm our intention to continue to cooperate closely in addressing common challenges and threats.We support efforts to establish new nuclear-weapon-free zones in regions where they do not currently exist, including in the Middle East.We welcome the adoption of the resolution “Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia” at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly as well as the holding, of an anniversary meeting of the Treaty’s participating States in Ashgabat on 5 December 2024, under Turkmenistan’s chairmanship, with the participation of representatives of other existing nuclear-weapon-free zones and international organizations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-thailand/press/news/details/1288155?lang=ru

JOINT STATEMENTby the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the States Partiesto the Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asiaon the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty(September 8, 2026)We, the Foreign Ministers of the States Parties to the Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia (hereinafter referred to as the “CANWFZ Treaty”), on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the CANWFZ Treaty in Semipalatinskreaffirming our commitment to humanity’s common goal of achieving a world free of nuclear weapons, and recognizing the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of any use or testing of nuclear weapons,emphasizing that the establishment of nuclear-weapon-free zones is one of the most powerful universal tools for preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons and strengthening the global disarmament process,noting the importance of the Treaty between the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan on Friendship, Good-Neighborliness, and Cooperation for Development of Central Asia in the 21st Century in strengthening peace and security in the region,recalling that the idea of establishing a nuclear-weapon-free zone in Central Asia was first proposed by the Republic of Uzbekistan in September 1993 at the 48th session of the UN General Assembly,convinced that the establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in Central Asia represents a successful example of the consolidation of efforts by the countries of the region, and emphasizing that this was an important step toward strengthening the nuclear nonproliferation regime and the process of nuclear disarmament, regional and international peace and security, as well as the development of cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and the environmental rehabilitation of areas affected by radioactive contamination,welcoming the thirty-fifth anniversary of the closure of the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site and the thirtieth anniversary of the opening for signature of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, and paying tribute to the memory of the numerous victims of nuclear explosions and their consequences in all regions of the world,we hereby declare the following:1. We reaffirm our commitment to the historically significant CANWFZ Treaty, signed by the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan on 8 September 2006, in Semipalatinsk. As the result of collective efforts of all five Central Asian states in their aspiration to ensure security, stability and peace in the region, and as it remains the first and only such zone located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and directly bordering two nuclear-weapon States, the Semipalatinsk Treaty continues to play an important role in strengthening the global disarmament and non-proliferation regime and serves as a symbolic example of Central Asia’s transformation from a region where nuclear weapons were once actively tested and deployed into one of the leaders of global efforts toward nuclear disarmament.2. We reaffirm the key role of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) as the cornerstone of international efforts to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons and, ultimately, to achieve their complete elimination. In this regard, we regret that the Eleventh Review Conference of the States Parties to the NPT concluded without adopting substantive outcomes, reflecting continuing differences and a lack of trust in the field of nuclear disarmament and nonproliferation. We call on all NPT parties to continue negotiations in good faith on the effective implementation of obligations under all three interrelated and mutually reinforcing pillars – nuclear disarmament, nonproliferation, and the peaceful use of nuclear energy.3. In light of the urgent and unprecedented challenges threatening global security and stability, we express serious concern over the lack of substantial progress in the field of nuclear disarmament in accordance with Article 6 of the NPT, as well as the cessation of key arms control agreements, coupled with an alarming trend toward the modernization of nuclear arsenals. At the same time, we note the special responsibility of nuclear-weapon States to engage in negotiations on nuclear disarmament and call for the urgent development of new, verifiable arms control mechanisms to prevent a nuclear arms race.4. We affirm our unwavering support for the activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in implementing the provisions of the NPT, promoting cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, and applying safeguards and monitoring of nuclear programs in the Agency’s member states.5. We firmly advocate for the necessity of the earliest entry-into-force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) which will mark exactly thirty years since its opening for signature on 24 September 2026. In this regard, we emphasize the need to preserve and further strengthen the international norm against nuclear testing and call for refraining from any actions that could undermine this norm.We emphasize the important role of raising awareness on disarmament and non-proliferation in fostering a culture of peace, trust and responsibility, and note the particular importance of involving the youth in discussions on disarmament and international security. We support the continued promotion of the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness, initiated by the Kyrgyz Republic and symbolically observed annually on 5 March – the date the NPT entered into force – as well as related regional educational initiatives.In this regard, we note the relevance of the recommendations contained in the UN Study on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Education, as well as the UN Secretary-General’s Agenda for Disarmament, “Securing Our Common Future: An Agenda for Disarmament.”6. We welcome the signing on 6 May 2014 by the nuclear-weapon States of the Protocol on Negative Security Assurances to the Treaty on the Central Asian Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone and its ratification by four nuclear-weapon states, and we express our hope for the earliest completion of the ratification process for the Protocol by the United States of America.7. We express our interest in the institutional development of the CANWFZ Treaty and in expanding further partnerships with existing nuclear-weapon-free zones with the aim of strengthening the global nuclear non-proliferation regime and uniting international efforts to ensure peace and security. In this context, we welcome the signing of Memoranda of Understanding with the African Commission on Atomic Energy (AFCONE) and the Organization for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean (OPANAL), as well as the holding in Astana on August 28–29, 2024, under Kazakhstan’s chairmanship, of the second meeting of representatives of all existing nuclear-weapon-free zones.8. We note the great importance of strengthening regional security as a key factor for sustainable development and stability in Central Asia, and we reaffirm our intention to continue to cooperate closely in addressing common challenges and threats.9. We support efforts to establish new nuclear-weapon-free zones in regions where they do not currently exist, including in the Middle East.10. We welcome the adoption of the resolution “Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia” at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly as well as the holding, of an anniversary meeting of the Treaty’s participating States in Ashgabat on 5 December 2024, under Turkmenistan’s chairmanship, with the participation of representatives of other existing nuclear-weapon-free zones and international organizations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-bratislava/press/news/details/1287973?lang=ru

Ljubljana, 8 September 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Slovenia Altay Abibullayev held a meeting with Ambassador Anita Pipan, Director-General of the Directorate for International Law and Multilateral Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia.The parties exchanged views on multilateral cooperation and interaction within international fora, shared assessments of the current situation within the United Nations system and the need to strengthen its institutions, and discussed the issue of water diplomacy, underscoring the importance of coordinated approaches to global challenges. Particular attention in the context of the multilateral agenda was devoted to mutual support for the initiatives and candidacies of the two countries in UN bodies and specialized agencies, as well as in other international organizations.The Ambassador of Kazakhstan provided a detailed overview of the initiatives of the Head of State of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to establish, under the auspices of the United Nations, a specialized international water organization and an International Agency for Biological Safety. He also emphasized the importance of the International Day of Action against Nuclear Tests, observed annually on 29 August at the initiative of Kazakhstan.The interlocutors reaffirmed their commitment to the principles of multilateralism, underscored the importance of international law, and expressed their readiness to continue dialogue on the reform of international institutions. Particular attention was also paid to the humanitarian agenda and the search for sustainable solutions in regions requiring international support.Following the consultations, the parties agreed to maintain regular contacts and expressed their mutual readiness to continue close coordination and to take each other’s interests into account in international elective bodies. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-ljubljana/press/news/details/1287966?lang=ru

Astana, 8 September 2026 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issagaliyev received the Ambassador of Australia to the Republic of Kazakhstan John Geering.The parties discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral cooperation, noting the mutual interest of Astana and Canberra in further expanding political dialogue, as well as trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian interaction.The Australian Ambassador highly commended political reforms being implemented in Kazakhstan, including the Kurultai elections.Furthermore, the parties discussed cooperation within multilateral platforms, including the UN, as well as mutual support for the international initiatives of Kazakhstan and Australia.In conclusion, both diplomats exchanged views on current international issues and their impact on the countries of the region.John Geering also concurrently serves as the Ambassador of Australia to Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, with residence in Moscow.   Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1287956?lang=ru

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