Astana, February 9, 2026 – Alibek Kuantyrov, Deputy Minister of the Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan met with Nenad Popović, Minister of the International Economic Cooperation of the Republic of Serbia.During the meeting, the parties discussed a wide range of issues, including political cooperation, trade and economic relations. They also reviewed the schedule of bilateral events and visits planned for 2026.“Serbia is one of our most important partners in the Balkan region. We have established an effective institutional framework for cooperation, which includes regular political dialogue at the highest and high levels, interaction between the Friendship Groups in the Parliaments of our countries, as well as the work of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation,” noted Deputy Minister Kuantyrov.During the meeting, particular attention was paid to the implementation of the agreements reached following the official visit of the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to Serbia on November 18-19, 2024, as well as the decisions of the 4th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, held on August 8,2025 in Almaty. In particular, satisfaction was expressed with the launch of direct air services between Astana and Belgrade, which is expected to stimulate the development of bilateral interaction between the peoples and business communities of the two countries.At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their intention to further develop Kazakh-Serbian relations based on mutual trust and mutually beneficial cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1157937?lang=kk

Riga, February 9, 2026 - The Latvia-Kazakhstan Business Conference was held in Riga, organized by the Association of Latvian Stevedoring Companies in cooperation with Latvian Railways and with the assistance of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Republic of Latvia.Kazakhstan's Ambassador Dauren Karipov reported on the consistent development of the transit and transport potential of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a key international hub in both the East-West and North-South directions. He emphasized the timeliness of the measures being taken to commission new railways and highways in Kazakhstan, build modern transport and logistics centers, and create an effective digital ecosystem. This creates additional favorable conditions for the expansion and deepening of Kazakh-Latvian relations, the Kazakh diplomat noted. State Secretary of the Ministry of Transport of Latvia Andulis Židkovs confirmed the interest in strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the field of transport and logistics based on the use of the country's developed port and railway infrastructure. He informed about the measures taken by the Government to increase the volume of international cargo transit. Kazakhstani products account for a significant share of this, added Andulis Židkovs. In this regard, he made a number of proposals for the development of multimodal logistics routes.The participants exchanged views on the practical implementation of previously reached agreements in the field of transport and discussed the prospects for new joint projects.The conference was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Transport and Customs Service of the Republic of Latvia, as well as business and industry associations from both countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riga/press/news/details/1157932?lang=kk

The water volume of the Northern Aral Sea has increased to 24 billion cubic meters. This is higher than the planned result. These figures were achieved in three years. Initially, it was planned to bring the water level to 20.5 billion cubic meters. This was announced by the industry ministry, according to 24KZ.Over 20 years of systematic restoration work, the area of the Northern Aral Sea has grown by 36 percent, the volume of water has almost doubled, and mineralization has halved.The ministry holds regular meetings with the population of the Aral Sea region. On the agenda are options for the further restoration of the Northern Aral Sea. As a result, a decision was made to expand the existing Kokaral dam. It is expected that this will increase the volume of water in the Northern Aral Sea to 34 cubic kilometers, with a filling period of up to five years. The technical version of the project is currently under review by an interdepartmental expert commission.At a meeting of the National Kurultai in Kyzylorda, the President once again raised the issue of the Aral Sea. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stressed that the issues require a systematic and international approach. Moreover, it is not only the fate of the Aral Sea that is at stake. Kazakhstan will have to build agreements with neighboring countries on other strategic water bodies – the Caspian Sea, the Irtysh, and Lake Balkhash.Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan:- Most of Kazakhstan's major rivers originate in neighboring countries. The volume of the Syr Darya's flow into the sea varies depending on the water policies of the states located in the upper reaches of the river. Consequently, the solution to many problems is linked to skilful water diplomacy. Agreements on the joint use of water resources have now been concluded with all the countries of Central Asia.An international environmental summit will be held in Astana in April. There, the heads of state participating in the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea will discuss the problems of the sea.Source: https://24.kz/ru/news/ekologiya/750693-plan-na-operezhenie-v-severnom-arale-uvelichili-obem-vodySource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-geneva/press/news/details/1157912?lang=kk

On February 6, 2026, an Open Day was held at the State Revenue Department of Ust-Kamenogorsk. As part of the event, specialists from the East Kazakhstan Regional Department of State Revenues and the State Revenue Department of Ust-Kamenogorsk, together with a professional accountant from the Professional Association of Accountants “Uchet.kz,” provided consultations to taxpayers on issues related to the new Tax Code, tax reporting, special tax regimes, VAT, and the use of information systems.The campaign will run until June 30, 2026. Consultations are held on a regular basis: in January–February — on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; starting from March — twice a week.Address: Ust-Kamenogorsk, 86 N. Nazarbayev Avenue, 3rd floor.For residents of other districts, consultations are available via video call: +7 771 123 80 84.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1157841?lang=kk

Jeddah, 8 February 2026 - Kazakhstan took part in the annual charity festival “A Cup for a Good Cause”, which was held in Jeddah from February 5 to 7, 2026.The event was organized by the Jeddah First Women's Charity Association and brought together over 100 participants from various countries, who presented cultural and national exhibitions from their respective nations, as well as the Consulates General of 13 countries. The funds raised during the festival were allocated to support underprivileged families and children.The participation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the event was facilitated through the active support of the Consulate General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Jeddah and formed part of ongoing efforts to develop cultural and humanitarian cooperation with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.The female members of the Kazakh diaspora in Jeddah distinguished themselves admirably. Kazakh women residing in the KSA contributed to the preparation of the national pavilion, warmly welcomed visitors, and offered traditional Kazakh dishes, including baursaks, kazy, bureks, chak-chak, samsa, irimshik, khvorost, tar cheesecakes, tea, and, of course, the famous Kazakh chocolate.The Kazakhstan national exhibition attracted significant interest from participants and guests of the festival, providing them with the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the country’s culture, national traditions, aspects of daily life, and the distinctive features of Kazakh cuisine. Promotional materials and displays effectively showcased the rich historical and cultural heritage of the Kazakh people.Additionally, festival visitors were introduced to Kazakhstan’s cultural and educational tourism routes, which include historical cities, architectural monuments, cultural heritage sites, and ethno-tourism locations reflecting the traditions and lifestyle of the Kazakh people. Local residents and foreign guests had the opportunity to learn more about the country’s natural diversity—from scenic canyons and vast steppes to mountainous landscapes and lakes.The three-day cultural event concluded with the presentation of commemorative gifts and letters of appreciation to festival participants. The Consulate General of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kazakh diaspora were awarded a special commemorative gift for “Active Participation and Promotion of the Culture and Traditions of their Country.”The organizers, the Jeddah First Women's Charity Association, and personally the Chair of the Association, Dr. Hala Ali Hasan Al Shaer, expressed gratitude to the Kazakh participants for their exemplary presentation of national culture and traditions and confirmed their readiness to continue cultural collaboration.In turn, the Consul General of Kazakhstan in Jeddah, R. Kospanov, noted that Kazakhstan’s successful participation in the festival was made possible by the active involvement of the Kazakh diaspora in Jeddah and their coordinated teamwork.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-jeddah/press/news/details/1157796?lang=kk

A discussion meeting was held at the Bolashak College in Shymkent to discuss and explain the draft of the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Teachers and masters of the educational institution participated in the event and made informative reports on the main priorities for the comprehensive modernization of the country's political system. During the meeting, Master of Laws Ayaulym Tolenbekova emphasized the importance of the new draft Constitution, noting that this document legally establishes the future-oriented strategic development direction of Kazakhstan. According to her, the draft Constitution creates a concrete legal basis aimed at protecting traditional values such as family and marriage, preserving national unity, as well as ensuring the equal rights and freedoms of citizens. – The new Constitution will be an important step towards recognizing Kazakhstan before the international community as a civilized and historically responsible state, based on knowledge and science, upholding human rights and the rule of law as its main values. This document will allow every citizen, especially the younger generation, to feel their responsibility in shaping the future of the country, to deeply understand national pride and a common historical mission, – said A. Tolenbekova. The speaker also noted that the new Constitution will strengthen the status of the Constitutional Court and increase its role in ensuring the rule of law. Now every citizen will have the opportunity to directly appeal to the Constitutional Court if their constitutional rights are violated. During the meeting, it was noted that the new draft Constitution places special emphasis on strengthening the principle of the rule of law, protecting the rights and freedoms of citizens. These changes are aimed at creating a legal state and increasing justice and trust in society. At the end of the event, a special video clip was shown to the participants about the main changes and additions to the draft New Constitution. The participants of this meeting expressed their support for the draft new Constitution of our country.

The Al-Farabi City Scientific and Universal Library in Shymkent is today becoming an open platform not only for books and knowledge, but also for public thought and civic opinion. Here, in addition to literary and cultural events, topical issues in the life of the country are widely discussed and initiatives aimed at forming public consciousness are being implemented. One of the important events in this direction was a significant meeting held in the library to discuss the draft of the New Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The library staff participated in the meeting and shared their thoughts on the main document that will determine the future of the country. Each opinion expressed at the meeting held at the Ruhaniyat Ordo carried its own weight. The civic stance of the librarians was clearly evident at the meeting, where the fate of the state and the future of the nation were discussed. In her speech, Library Director Anar Zhapparkulova touched upon the historical significance of the Constitution and highlighted the main features of the new Constitution. “The fact that our Constitution is written in our native language is a great spiritual achievement. Most importantly, this document is being discussed with the direct participation of the people and adopted as a country. The fact that the proposals of every citizen are taken into account and their opinions are listened to is a manifestation of a truly democratic process,” he said. He also noted that the updated Constitution is not just a set of legal norms, but a strategic document that determines the future direction of the state's development. In this regard, he drew attention to the importance of the active participation of all representatives of society in its discussion. During the meeting, the main changes and priority areas of the new version of the Constitution were presented, comparing them with the current version. It was noted that the unshakable principles and values that form the basis for the development of the state are clearly defined. In particular, special attention was paid to the issue of protecting sovereignty and independence. Deputy Director of the Library Gulmira Alpysbayeva said that the changes to the Constitution are aimed at strengthening stability and social harmony in society. "Protecting independence is the sacred duty of every citizen. The new Constitution enshrines this responsibility at the legal level. This is an important step that will increase trust between the state and the people," he said. During the discussion, Meirzhan Zhakyp, a specialist in the exhibition and mass work sector, also spoke and emphasized the educational significance of the Constitution. According to him, the Constitution contributes to increasing the legal culture of citizens and strengthening the political activity of society. "The Constitution is the main document that every citizen should know and be guided by in their daily lives. Discussing the new Constitution with the people, not just as a matter for lawyers, will make it a truly people's document," he said. According to experts, the 2026 constitutional reform will systematize legal mechanisms aimed at preserving and strengthening the independence of Kazakhstan and lay a solid foundation for the long-term development of the state. The updated Constitution will be a strategic guideline serving to ensure the sustainable development of the country, protect national identity and state integrity. This gathering, held in the library, clearly demonstrated one truth: the Constitution is not just a document of state power, but the result of the common consent of the entire people. And discussing it is a vivid manifestation of civic consciousness and responsibility for the future of the country.

Dear art lovers!We invite you to a Soundtrack concert full of wonderful melodies from world-famous films and compositions!February 1318:30Venue: Danesh Rakishev Philharmonic of Zhetysu Region(Abylai Khan Street, 153)Performers:Mukan Tolebayev Folk Instrument OrchestraLive SoundTicket price: 2000 tengeContact numbers:8-747-787-88-818-701-567-48-07Let's travel together to the magical world of music!We look forward to seeing you!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-archive/press/news/details/1157708?lang=kk

В Дохе состоялось торжественное открытие Дней культуры Республики Казахстан. Проведение масштабного события стало возможным благодаря договоренностям, достигнутым Главами двух государств в ходе государственного визита Президента Республики Казахстан Касым-Жомарта Токаева в Государство Катар.Казахстанскую делегацию возглавила заместитель Премьер-министра — Министр культуры и информации Аида Балаева. В рамках Дней культуры зампремьера провела двустороннюю встречу с Министром культуры Государства Катар Шейхом Абдулрахманом бен Хамадом бен Джасимом Аль Тани. В ходе переговоров стороны обсудили перспективы расширения двустороннего сотрудничества в сфере культуры и искусства.«Проведение Дней культуры Казахстана в Катаре – большая честь для нас. Наши народы объединяют общие духовные ценности. И Казахстан, и Катар бережно хранят наследие богатой кочевой цивилизации и глубоко чтят традиции. Уверена, что именно эти ценности и впредь будут сближать наши страны и открывать путь к новым совместным проектам», — подчеркнула Аида Балаева.Приветствуя заместителя Премьер-министра Казахстана, Шейх Абдулрахман бен Хамад бен Джасим Аль Тани отметил высокий потенциал развития казахстанско-катарских отношений, выразив уверенность, что культурное взаимодействие послужит прочной основой для дальнейшего расширения сотрудничества между странами. Особое внимание в ходе встречи было уделено взаимодействию в креативном секторе. Аида Балаева подчеркнула динамичное развитие креативных индустрий в Государстве Катар и отметила, что Казахстан также придает этому направлению приоритетное значение. В республике создан Фонд развития креативных индустрий. В этой связи казахстанская сторона выразила готовность к реализации совместных проектов и расширению практического сотрудничества в данной сфере.Вместе с тем были обозначены и другие перспективные направления взаимодействия, включая выпуск совместных книг, перевод произведений авторов двух стран на казахский и арабский языки, обмен опытом по поддержке художников. В качестве практического шага было предложено подписание Межведомственного плана мероприятий, охватывающего все обозначенные направления.По завершении встречи главы делегаций посетили праздничный Гала-концерт мастеров искусств Казахстана. В программе прозвучали произведения классического музыкального наследия казахского народа, народные кюи и песни, современные композиции в симфонической обработке, а также арабские песни.Также главы делегаций посетили культурно-исторический центр Дарб Аль-Саги, где проходят основные события Дней культуры, объединившие тематические концерты, выставки декоративно-прикладного искусства, дизайнеров, представляющих национальные мотивы в современном прочтении. Особое место в программе занимает экспозиция Национального музея Республики Казахстан. Отдельное внимание уделено популяризации традиций и национальных видов спорта, в частности - традиционному искусству стрельбы из лука, соколиной охоте и охоте с тазы.Отметим, четырехдневная программа Дней культуры Казахстана направлена на дальнейшее укрепление казахстанско-катарского культурно-гуманитарного сотрудничества и продвижение национальной культуры Казахстана на международной площадке. Также в скором времени в ответном формате в Казахстане состоятся Дни культуры Государства Катар.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-doha/press/news/details/1157722?lang=kk

На четвертом заседании Проектного офиса по внедрению Налогового кодекса, прошедшем сегодня под председательством заместителя Премьер-министра – министра национальной экономики Серика Жумангарина, рассмотрены обращения организаций, в которых трудоустроены люди с инвалидностью. Поднятые вопросы касались порядка налогообложения таких работников в связи с изменениями, внесенными в новый Налоговый кодекс.В ходе обсуждения налоговой реформы в Парламенте изменения, направленные на обеспечение равных условий для всех организаций, трудоустраивающих людей с инвалидностью, изменены подходы. В частности, по предложениям депутатов в целях применения налоговой льготы по корпоративному подоходному налогу с 2026 года применяется единая доля фонда оплаты труда работников с инвалидностью 51%. То есть ранее действовавшая норма о доле 35% для специализированных организаций, в которых работают люди с инвалидностью по потере слуха, речи, зрения, исключена. Принятая норма устраняет избирательный подход к налогоплательщикам и расширяет возможности для занятости людей с инвалидностью вне зависимости от организационно-правовой формы работодателя. При этом льготы по индивидуальному подоходному налогу для самих работников с инвалидностью сохранены в полном объеме. Основная цель нормы — стимулировать работодателей к созданию и сохранению рабочих мест.Кроме того, впервые в Налоговый кодекс была введена норма, предусматривающая дифференциацию социальных налоговых вычетов по ИПН в зависимости от группы инвалидности. Если ранее общий порог вычетов для работающих людей с инвалидностью составлял 882 МРП, то в новой редакции эта величина сохранена для лиц с инвалидностью третьей группы. Для работников с инвалидностью первой и второй групп размер вычетов увеличен до 5000 МРП.В то же время в государственные органы начали поступать обращения с практическими вопросами применения данной нормы. В частности, если в течение календарного года у работника ухудшается состояние здоровья и инвалидность третьей группы меняется на первую или вторую либо в ситуациях снижения группы инвалидности, возникает вопрос о порядке расчета ИПН за год. В соответствии с пунктом 2 статьи 404 Налогового кодекса, социальные налоговые вычеты применяются в том календарном году, в котором возникло или имелось ранее основание для их применения. @KZgovernmentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1157723?lang=kk

1) individuals mandated by specific legislation: persons required to submit this declaration in accordance with the Constitutional Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Elections" and the following national laws: "On Combating Corruption", "On Banks and Banking Activities in the Republic of Kazakhstan", "On Insurance Activities", "On the Securities Market";2) adult citizens and residents with foreign holdings: adult citizens and residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan who own or hold a claim to the following types of property located outside the Republic of Kazakhstan:property for which rights or transactions are subject to state or official registration with a foreign competent authority.funds in foreign bank accounts that cumulatively exceed 1,000 times the MCI as of December 31 of the reporting tax period.investment gold.share participation in the authorized capital of a legal entity established outside the Republic of Kazakhstan.share participation in foreign housing constructionsecurities and derivative financial instruments from issuers registered outside the Republic of Kazakhstan.funds held in foreign brokerage accounts.intellectual property and copyrights held outside the Republic of Kazakhstan.accounts receivable (debts owed to the individual) or accounts payable (debts owed by the individual) involving foreign parties, as specified in Paragraph 2 of Article 423 of the Tax Code.other property as specified in Paragraph 3 of Article 423 of the Tax CodeThe declaration must be submitted to the tax authority at your place of residence by September 15 of the current year.The declaration can be submitted electronically via the web portals "ITAS Taxpayer's Office", "E-government", mobile applications "e-salyqAzamat", Halyk, Bank Centercredit, Kaspi.Citizens also have the right to submit a declaration in paper by mail, through a PSC, or in person at the State Revenue department.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1157661?lang=kk

On February 9, 2026, an extended meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Deputy Akim of the region, Yerbol Zholdaspekovich Nurgaliyev, jointly with the Police Department on the prevention of offenses among minors.The meeting was attended by representatives of law enforcement agencies, heads of education departments, and directors of schools and colleges.During the event, issues of preventing juvenile delinquency, preventing offenses and neglect, as well as parental responsibility were discussed. Particular attention was paid to interdepartmental cooperation between education authorities and law enforcement structures, as well as the role of educational organizations in shaping legal culture and responsibility among students.In this regard, the words of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev:«Law and order are the foundation of a safe and just society» — became the key guideline of the meeting.Following the meeting, specific instructions were given to the relevant departments and heads of educational organizations aimed at strengthening the prevention of offenses among minors and ensuring their safety.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-bilim/press/news/details/1157637?lang=kk

В городе Риддере было организовано тестирование для будущих избирателей среди студентов и старшеклассников, разработанное членами Областной территориальной избирательной комиссии. Мероприятие было направлено на повышение правовой грамотности молодежи, формирование осознанной гражданской позиции и интереса к избирательному процессу.Участниками стали команды интеллектуальной игры «В лабиринтах избирательного права» — старшеклассники КГУ «Школа-лицей №1», КГУ «Средняя школа №5», КГУ «Общеобразовательная школа №11», а также студенты КГКП «Риддерский колледж». Кроме того, в тестировании приняли участие студенты 2–3 курсов Риддерского колледжа.Мероприятие стало отличной возможностью проверить знания в сфере избирательного права и сделать ещё один уверенный шаг к активному и осознанному участию в общественной жизни страны.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-ridder/press/news/details/1157639?lang=kk

A new general education school No. 8 with Kazakh as the language of instruction, designed for 900 students, has opened its doors in the city of Rudny as part of the National Project "Keleshek Mektepleri". This day was eagerly awaited by both schoolchildren and their parents.All necessary conditions for the development of students' abilities have been created in the new school. Separate blocks are provided for primary, middle, and senior levels. Subject classrooms for chemistry, biology, physics, computer science, robotics, as well as STEAM laboratories, contribute to the development of students' research culture. Classrooms are equipped with computer equipment, interactive whiteboards, and foreign language classrooms have language labs. The school has 3 gyms with necessary equipment, a choreography hall, and a cozy canteen. Workshops for vocational training are equipped with machinery and sewing equipment.For the comprehensive development of students, playgrounds for active games and quiet recreation have been installed in the schoolyard.The school acts as the regional coordinator for the Kostanay region of the Kazakhstan National Federation of UNESCO Clubs and plans to actively engage in international exchange of experience in this field.It is also important for the mining city that 62 new jobs have been created at the school. 34 of them are for teachers, who face the task of fully utilizing the created comfortable conditions to provide quality knowledge and develop students' intellectual, athletic, and creative abilities.It is worth recalling that 6 schools for 4500 students have been opened under the National Project: in Arkalyk (300 students), in Zarechnoye village, Kostanay district (900 students), two schools in Kostanay (for 1200 and 900 students), in Kushmurun village, Auliekol district (300 students), and in Rudny (900 students).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1157603?lang=kk

Monthly pension benefits according to the established schedule from the UAPF in accordance with the Social Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan are paid to persons who have reached retirement age (men - 63 years, women - 61 years), as well as persons with disabilities of groups 1 or 2, established indefinitely, who have pension savings in the UAPF, in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan.To receive pension benefits from the Unified Accumulative Pension Fund (UAPF) through compulsory pension contributions upon reaching retirement age, as well as to receive a basic and solidarity pension from the state budget, beneficiaries must promptly contact the State Corporation "Government for Citizens" (PSC) at their place of residence. This can be done 10 days before reaching retirement age. All pension payments are made from the date of application. The date of application is considered to be the date of registration of the application and required documents at the PSC, provided that the beneficiary has reached retirement age. If they applied earlier, the date of application is considered to be the date of reaching retirement age. It is important to remember that pension benefits from the state budget and from the UAPF will not be assigned for the missed period.     It is also important to apply for pension benefits from the budget in a timely manner, as their assignment requires verification of the beneficiary's work history based on the documents submitted by the recipient.It is worth noting that in order to provide a proactive service for pension benefits from the UAPF to individuals who have reached retirement age and who have pension savings in the UAPF but have not applied for their payment, the UAPF conducts an annual reconciliation with the State Corporation to determine whether these individuals have assigned old-age pension benefits and a state basic pension benefit from budgetary funds. Based on the results of the annual reconciliation, if individuals are identified who have assigned pension benefits from budgetary funds, the UAPF provides them with a proactive service (without an application) to make pension benefits to them under the relevant agreement concluded with the State Corporation, using the bank details provided by the beneficiaries at the Public Service Center when assigning old-age pension benefits.      To receive a permanent payment of your pension savings due to a first or second group disability, you must contact the UAPF branch office either through your personal account on the website (enpf.kz) or in the UAPF mobile app using an electronic digital signature.Please note that the UAPF offers on-site service for individuals with permanent first or second group disabilities. A preliminary consultation is provided, including verification of eligibility for receiving services remotely, without an on-site visit.Pension benefits from the VPC can be started before reaching the generally established retirement age – starting at age 50. Furthermore, pension benefits from the VPC are provided to individuals with disabilities, regardless of the disability group or the duration of their disability.An application for VPC payments due to age or disability can be submitted online through your personal account on the enpf.kz website. The payment schedule is determined by the contributor. It should be noted that pension benefits from the UAPF are paid until the pension savings are depleted.It should be noted that pension benefit payments from the UAPF are made until the pension savings are depleted.On the enpf.kz website, in the "Services - Pension Benefitsts - Scheduled Payments" section, you can find a list of required documents depending on the type of pension benefit, the method of submission, the requirements for their completion, application forms and sample forms, and a sample power of attorney.Also, for security purposes and to prevent fraud against depositors, UAPF JSC would like to remind you of the following:Pension benefits are processed without intermediaries or commissions; The UAPF does not charge a fee for services, and all payments are made strictly in accordance with the law; Employees of government agencies, banks, law enforcement agencies, telecom operators, and the UAPF never request personal data, bank card details, SMS codes, or other confidential information by phone, email, or instant messaging; If callers address you by your first name and patronymic and know your residential address and place of work, this does not mean they are official. All necessary information can be obtained in various ways.The UAPF strongly recommends obtaining information from official sources and acting exclusively within the legal framework.Familiarize your loved ones, especially elderly relatives, with information security rules.Observe precautions to ensure the safety, security, and confidentiality of your personal information.The UAPF's advisory services are available via instant messaging (the WhatsApp and Viber chatbot at +7 771 171 72 01), on the corporate website enpf.kz, and on the UAPF's official social media pages: Instagram, Facebook, VKontakte, Telegram, and Odnoklassniki.    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-semey/press/news/details/1157759?lang=kk

The Kazakh delegation took part in the international conference Hybrid Approaches to Standards for BTR Development: Trust and Transparency in National GHG Inventories, held in Tokyo, Japan. The event was dedicated to the development of hybrid approaches to preparing Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs) under the Paris Agreement. During the conference, Kazakhstan presented its approaches to integrating satellite data into the national greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory in order to enhance the accuracy, transparency, and comparability of climate reporting.Within the framework of the conference, Kazakhstan outlined its national position on the use of satellite data and “top-down” approaches as a complementary tool to traditional inventory methods applied under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It was emphasized that the foundation of the national inventory remains ground-based monitoring data and official statistics produced by relevant government authorities in full compliance with IPCC methodologies.JSC “Zhasyl Damu”, acting as the national operator in the field of climate reporting and carbon regulation, actively contributes to the development and strengthening of the methodological and institutional framework of the national GHG inventory system, including the enhancement of quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures and the introduction of modern analytical tools.According to the latest national GHG inventory:the “Agriculture” sector ranks second in the structure of national GHG emissions;the “Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry” (LULUCF) sector is currently a net source of emissions;data for this sector cover vast areas of pastures, agricultural and forest lands and are of key importance for the implementation of the country’s climate policy.Special attention was given to Kazakhstan’s high natural and climatic heterogeneity. The country’s territory includes arid and semi-arid zones, steppes, mountainous regions, and extensive agricultural lands. This significantly affects the spatial distribution of GHG emissions and removals and increases uncertainty in estimates, particularly in the LULUCF sector.The use of satellite observations is especially relevant for the regular updating of land-use maps, tracking transitions between land-use categories, assessing the impacts of wildfires and ecosystem recovery, as well as analyzing methane emission trends in agriculture and identifying anomalous changes related to livestock dynamics and crop residue burning practices.Discussions also highlighted methodological and institutional challenges, including discrepancies between atmospheric fluxes and inventory source categories. In this context, Kazakhstan adheres to a gradual and balanced approach, which предусматривает improving and harmonizing land-use data, implementing pilot projects in the Agriculture and LULUCF sectors, and progressively integrating satellite data into the national QA/QC system.The approach presented at the conference reflects Kazakhstan’s commitment to building a scientifically robust, sustainable, and transparent climate reporting system, as well as to strengthening international cooperation in climate policy. These efforts form part of the preparations for the Regional Environmental Summit 2026, which will be held in Kazakhstan and will serve as an important platform for discussing regional climate initiatives and solutions.Background: The Regional Environmental Summit (RES 2026) is an international event aimed at bringing together Central Asian countries and other states to address pressing environmental challenges, including climate change, water resources degradation, sustainable natural resource management, and others. RES 2026 will take place from April 22 to 24, 2026, in Astana (Kazakhstan). The Summit is expected to host 1,500 delegates, including representatives of governments, international organizations, businesses, and the scientific community. The initiative to hold RES 2026 in partnership with the United Nations was announced by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, during the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in 2023. More information about RES 2026 is available at: https://res2026.kz/ Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/1157610?lang=kk

Mumbai, 5-7 February 2026 - Kazakh delegation took part in one of Asia's largest international tourism exhibitions, Outbound Travel Market (OTM) 2026.According to the organizers, this year's exhibition was the largest in its history, with over 2,200 representatives from more than 60 countries, as well as 30 Indian states and union territories. Participants in the event include high-ranking representatives of government agencies, national tourism organizations, airlines, hotel chains, and leading players in the global tourism industry.The Kazakh delegation included representatives of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in India and the Almaty City Administration. In addition, the event was attended by executives from leading Kazakhstan's tourism companies, as well as representatives from organizations such as Air Astana, the Ritz-Carlton Kazakhstan hotel chain, and other industry-specific companies.The Kazakhstan pavilion presented the country's rich and harmonious cultural heritage, embodied in a contemporary design solution. The exhibition vividly demonstrated Kazakhstan's national craftsmanship, culture, and identity, helping to strengthen its position as one of Central Asia's leading touristic destinations.The exhibition attracted considerable attention from the professional community and, at the end of the exhibition, was awarded the prestigious prize for “Best Promotion of Urban Tourism.”As part of the exhibition in Mumbai, the Kazakh delegation held more than 100 targeted B2B meetings with leading tour operators, airlines, and international hotel chains. The talks focused on developing inbound tourism, creating new tourism products, and expanding partnerships, with a particular emphasis on the promising Indian market.On the final day of the exhibition, Kazakhstan strengthened its steadily developing cooperation with the Indian tourism industry by organizing a themed networking evening held in conjunction with the OTM-2026 exhibition.The format of the meeting organically combined the presentation of touristic destinations and substantive industry dialogue, which clearly reflected the sustained momentum of cooperation between Kazakhstan and India in the fields of tourism, aviation, and investment.Speaking to the audience, the representative of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in India emphasized the strategic role of tourism in the current stage of bilateral relations.“We welcome the Indian government's decision to grant Kazakh citizens free visas for up to 30 days for tourism and medical purposes. This step will make a significant contribution to further strengthening bilateral ties and will promote the development of deeper contacts at the citizen level,” he said.At the end of his speech, the Embassy representative invited Indian companies to participate in investment projects in the tourism sector in the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-delhi/press/news/details/1157614?lang=kk

A regular meeting of the Constitutional Reforms Commission (Constitutional Commission) will be held today.The event will be broadcast live on the official social media pages:— consot_kz— constcouncil.kz— "Constitutional reform – 2026"The live broadcast starts at 16:00.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1157577?lang=kk

During a working trip to the Auliekol district, the akim (governor) of the Kostanay region, Kumar Aksakalov, participated in a ceremony to hand over keys to new apartments to residents of the village of Auliekol from among socially vulnerable categories of citizens.In Auliekol, for the first time in many years, not counting housing built after a fire, a new multi-apartment residential building has been constructed.The housing was provided from the municipal housing stock as part of the implementation of state housing policy. A total of 24 apartments were handed over to the new residents. The project was implemented using budgetary funds, with a total cost of 356.3 million tenge. The housing supplier was "Yelorda Invest Stroy" LLP.The regional akim noted that the development of housing construction is one of the priorities of state policy. He also noted that housing construction is actively developing not only in cities but also in district centers and villages, which increases their attractiveness for living and working."The Head of State pays special attention to the housing construction sector. In the Kostanay region, this work is carried out systematically, and the volume of housing commissioned is growing annually. By the end of 2025, 517.4 thousand square meters of housing were commissioned in the region, of which 63.7 thousand were in rural areas. This has made it possible to provide apartments to more than 5.4 thousand families," noted the head of the region.The total area of the residential premises is 1,228.8 square meters. The new three-story building includes 9 one-room and 15 two-room apartments ranging in area from 37 to 64 square meters. The apartments were handed over with finished interior work, equipped with all utility connections, and are completely ready for occupancy.Concluding the ceremony, the head of the region congratulated the new residents and wished them well-being.Special attention in the region is paid to supporting youth. The "Kostanay Zhastary" program is being implemented, under which over 340 young families have purchased their own housing in three years.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1157583?lang=kk

From February 1, 2024, to February 1, 2026, 223,785 applications totaling $35.20 million have been processed (transferred to authorized operators for crediting to applicants' bank accounts).Of these:139,759 applications totaling over $22.09 million were processed for housing improvements;84,026 applications totaling $13.11 million were processed for payment for education.As a reminder, recipients of targeted savings (TS) have the right to use the entire amount or a portion of it. Any unused balance remains in the targeted savings account (TSA).The most popular sub-purposes for using funds to improve housing conditions were: replenishing a deposit in housing construction savings for further accumulation (136,490 applications completed for a total of $21.61 million), making a down payment to obtain a mortgage loan for the purchase of housing - 1,108 applications for a total of $164.71 thousand, and acquiring housing through civil law transactions (final settlement) - 819 applications for a total of $119.36 thousand.The most popular sub-goals in terms of paying for education were: payment for educational services of educational organizations located in the Republic of Kazakhstan, in installments (for each academic period or academic year) or in full at one time (for the entire period of study) (76,643 applications were completed for a total of approximately 12.15 million US dollars), replenishment of an educational savings deposit under an agreement on an educational savings deposit (5,134 applications were completed for a total of over 645.10 thousand US dollars), payment for educational services of foreign educational organizations in installments (for each academic period or academic year) or in full at one time (for the entire period of study) (1,827 applications were completed for a total of 252.49 thousand US dollars). Detailed information on social security payments for the purpose of improving housing conditions and/or paying for education, broken down by authorized operators and regions, can be found on the website enpf.kz.As a reminder, Kazakhstani children received a further payment of $130.71 per child based on the results of 2025, $129.38 per child in 2024, and $100.52 per child in 2023.Children under 18 receive annual payments from the National Fund as targeted benefits, which are recorded in their accounts opened with the UAPF. According to law, the amounts accrued to young Kazakhstani citizens remain part of the National Fund's assets and continue to be invested. Through continued investment, each child's targeted requirement amount increases annually through the investment income received.As a result, the total amount of all accumulated target requirements (including the annually accrued investment income) for a child participating in the program:- the third year, was $370.56;- the second year, was $263.93;- the first year, was $130.71.Adult citizens must independently obtain information about their target requirements through their personal account on the UAPF or e-government websites, and then contact an authorized operator to open a US dollar bank account and submit an online application for target requirements to improve housing conditions and/or pay for education.Currently, the authorized operators are:JSC Otbasy Bank (for housing and education),JSC Halyk Bank (for education),JSC Bank CenterCredit (for education).Statistics on minor children eligible for targeted requirements and adult recipients of targeted savings, as well as on the use of targeted savings for housing and/or education, can be found on the enpf.kz website.You can review the program terms, get instructions, and get answers to your questions on the website kids.enpf.kz. You can also view video comments and instructions on the topic on the БЖЗҚЕНПФ YouTube channel:video commentary by the Chairman of the Executive Board of UAPF JSC Zh.B. Kurmanov:https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=30CdPWl6dv0video commentary by Managing Director of UAPF JSC M.T. Sharipov:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APg2vATmMk0Video commentary "Question and Answer" on the "National Fund for Children" program:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cKr1VCAvUkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrV0y37Gjnk Instructions for the "National Fund for Children" website:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgP3dmMwAHchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyC2c-HgqpQInstructions for the implementation of the "National Fund for Children" program:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqeT41rWecAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNBSS1VHdWU Instructions on how to check savings under the "National Fund for Children" program for adult Kazakhstani citizens:https://youtu.be/lP1JQ0CuCrs?si=rZV0_mziIQR1MAgLhttps://youtu.be/qkBLyBVUzGY?si=7fjzS5O_ylBQvVyH   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-semey/press/news/details/1157762?lang=kk