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Tunis, 27 June 2026 – On the sidelines of the Tunisia Investment Forum, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan Anuarbek Akhmetov held meetings with Prime Minister of Tunisia Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri, Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh, Minister of Trade and Export Development Samir Abid, Governor of the Central Bank of Tunisia Fethi Zouhair Nouri, the Governor of Tunis Imed Boukhris, as well as executives of the country's leading public and private companies.During the meetings, the Ambassador briefed his interlocutors on the political course pursued by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the entry into force of the new Constitution, the country's current economic situation, its investment climate, and the priorities for the development of trade and economic cooperation.Prime Minister S.Zaafrani Zenzri welcomed Kazakhstan's participation in the Investment Forum and expressed the Government of Tunisia's readiness to facilitate the further development of mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries.Minister of Economy and Planning S.Abdelhafidh underlined the importance of intensifying business contacts and promoting exchanges of business delegations. He noted that Kazakhstan and Tunisia have considerable potential to expand investment cooperation, particularly in the automotive industry, transport, light manufacturing, and the food industry.Minister of Trade and Export Development S.Abid described Kazakhstan as a new strategically important partner for Tunisia. He expressed strong interest in significantly increasing bilateral trade and confirmed his readiness to create favorable conditions for further expanding trade and economic cooperation.Governor of the Central Bank of Tunisia F.Z.Nouri noted that both countries are pursuing responsible macroeconomic policies aimed at maintaining financial stability, curbing inflation, and strengthening their banking sectors. In his view, the stable and market-oriented monetary policy frameworks of Kazakhstan and Tunisia provide a solid foundation for long-term investment cooperation.In addition, the Ambassador held meetings with Directors General of relevant departments of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tunisia, as well as the leadership of the National Library and the country's oldest Municipal Opera House.At the conclusion of the meetings, representatives of Tunisia's government institutions, financial sector, and business community expressed strong interest in Kazakhstan, its economic potential, technological capabilities, and ongoing reforms. They also wished Kazakhstan continued success in implementing its political and socio-economic reform agenda.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-algeria/press/news/details/1249164?lang=ru

Phuket, 26 June 2026 – An event dedicated to promoting Kazakhstan’s tourism potential and presenting the first tourism guidebook about Kazakhstan published in the Thai language was held in Phuket.The event brought together representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, the Phuket Provincial Administration, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, tourism associations, leading travel companies, and members of the media.During the presentation, guests were introduced to Kazakhstan’s main tourist destinations, as well as its rich cultural and historical heritage, diverse natural landscapes, and year-round tourism opportunities.The presentation attracted strong interest from tourism industry stakeholders, who noted the growing appeal of Kazakhstan among Thai travelers as a new and promising destination.The Phuket office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand emphasized that the launch of the Thai-language guidebook marks an important step in strengthening humanitarian and tourism ties between Kazakhstan and Thailand, while also helping to raise awareness of Kazakhstan among Thai audiences.Tourism cooperation between Kazakhstan and Thailand continues to demonstrate steady growth and strong mutual interest. Both sides intend to further expand cooperation in tourism, enhance investment ties, and develop joint projects in the hospitality sector, including hotel infrastructure development and the expansion of direct air connectivity between the two countries.Background: In 2025-2026, more than 175,000 Kazakh citizens visited Thailand, while approximately 10,000-15,000 Thai citizens visited Kazakhstan during the same period.Currently, there are 23 direct flights per week between Kazakhstan and Thailand, connecting Bangkok with Almaty and Shymkent, as well as Phuket with Astana and Almaty. Air services are operated by Air Astana, SCAT Airlines, and AirAsia X.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-thailand/press/news/details/1249166?lang=ru

The Prosecutor General of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Berik Asylov, paid a working visit to Luxembourg.During the visit, the head of Kazakhstan’s prosecutorial authority held a meeting with the European Chief Prosecutor, Laura Kövesi.The parties discussed issues of international cooperation in criminal justice, joint efforts to combat current forms of crime, including transnational crime, the protection of the rights and legitimate interests of citizens, as well as asset tracing and recovery.Following the meeting, the parties signed a Cooperation Agreement between the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO).The Agreement establishes a legal framework for direct cooperation between the Prosecutor General’s Office of Kazakhstan and prosecutors of the European Union. It provides for the exchange of operational information, the establishment of joint investigation teams, and cooperation on matters related to the extradition of offenders, as well as the tracing, seizure, and confiscation of criminal proceeds.Mr. Asylov also met with the Prosecutor General of Luxembourg, John Petry.The interlocutors held in-depth discussions on enhancing bilateral cooperation in combating crime, strengthening the rule of law and public order, improving mechanisms for mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, and exchanging best practices and expertise in prosecutorial work.At the conclusion of the meetings, the parties reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation across all areas of mutual interest. Press Service of the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brussels/press/news/details/1249169?lang=ru

Muscat, June 24, 2026, the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Sultanate of Oman, A. Tumatov, held a meeting with H.E. the Chairman of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sheikh Faisal bin Abdullah Al-Rawas.During the meeting, the parties discussed the most promising areas of trade, economic and investment cooperation, as well as practical joint measures aimed at increasing trade turnover between the two countries.The Omani side expressed interest in Kazakhstan’s agricultural products and industrial goods and conveyed its readiness to host delegations of Kazakh entrepreneurs in Muscat to familiarize them with the needs and opportunities of the local market.One of the key outcomes of the meeting was the discussion on the establishment of a Kazakhstan-Oman Business Council, which according to both sides would significantly enhance cooperation between the business communities of the two countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-muscat/press/news/details/1249158?lang=ru

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A ceremonial event marking the Day of Media Workers was held with the participation of representatives of Kazakhstani and foreign media outlets.Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev expressed his sincere appreciation to members of the media community for their high professionalism and significant contribution to promoting public awareness of Kazakhstan’s foreign policy.The Minister emphasized that the work of journalists contributes to shaping Kazakhstan’s image abroad as a dynamically developing, peaceful, and respected country.“Journalism carries great responsibility. The media play a vital role in informing the public, shaping public opinion, covering international initiatives, Kazakhstan’s foreign policy priorities, as well as issues concerning our compatriots living abroad,” said Minister Kosherbayev.The Guest of Honour at the event was Kanat Issakov, First Vice Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan.As part of the ceremony, a number of representatives of Kazakhstani and foreign media outlets were presented with Letters of Appreciation from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan in recognition of their significant contribution to the information support of the country’s foreign policy.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1249107?lang=ru

 High-speed internet is becoming increasingly accessible for residents of rural areas. This marks an important step toward the development of digital infrastructure, improving the quality of education, and providing residents with modern telecommunications services.Razdolnoye village of the Nuresil rural district in Tselinograd District, with a population of 322 people and 80 households, has become the first settlement in the region where a fiber-optic communication line has been fully implemented under the national project «Affordable Internet.»Currently, the village has one educational institution. Previously, the school was connected to high-speed satellite internet via Starlink. Now, as part of the national project, fiber-optic connectivity has also been installed and is fully operational at the school.The implementation of the fiber-optic network construction project became possible thanks to an Investment Agreement. In accordance with the agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and JSC Kazakhtelecom for 2026-2027, it is planned to connect 258 rural settlements to high-speed internet via fiber-optic lines, as well as 23 rural settlements using satellite technologies.The project will continue to be implemented in stages in other rural settlements of the Akmola Region through 2027.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-digital/press/news/details/1249090?lang=ru

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Seoul, June 26, 2026 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Korea Asset Issenali held a meeting with Chairman of the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) Jin Sik Yoon.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of Kazakh-Korean trade, economic and investment cooperation, as well as ways to further expand interaction between the business communities of the two countries.Special attention was paid to strengthening direct contacts between business representatives, attracting Korean investment into Kazakhstan’s economy, implementing joint projects in industry, energy, transport and logistics, as well as expanding cooperation in innovation and high technologies.The interlocutors exchanged views on the further development of economic cooperation in the context of the upcoming Central Asia - Republic of Korea Summit, emphasizing the importance of active participation by business communities in promoting joint initiatives and unlocking the significant potential of cooperation between the Republic of Korea and the Central Asian states.Following the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening partnership, developing business ties and promoting new joint initiatives in the interests of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Korea.Founded in 1946, the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) is the largest business association in the Republic of Korea, bringing together more than 77,000 member companies and playing a key role in developing international trade, supporting Korean businesses in overseas markets and expanding international economic cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-seoul/press/news/details/1249077?lang=ru

As of June 1, 2026, the pension savings of Kazakhstanis exceeded 27.67 trillion tenge, an increase of 4.33 trillion tenge (or 18.6%) over the past 12 months.The bulk of pension savings are funds formed through compulsory pension contributions (CPCs), which reached 25.81 trillion tenge. Over the 12 months, they increased by 3.93 trillion tenge (or 18.0%).Pension savings formed through compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPCs) amounted to 754.69 billion tenge, an increase of 13.3% over the 12 months.The volume of voluntary pension contributions (VPC) also increased: as of June 1, 2026, it reached 10.13 billion tenge, representing a 19.8% increase over the 12 months.Pension savings generated through employer’s compulsory pension contributions (ECPCs), which have been deposited into contributors' (beneficiaries') pension accounts since January 1, 2024, continue to grow. As of June 1, 2026, their volume exceeded 1,097.48 billion tenge, 2.6 times higher than the previous year.IncomesThe total savings volume is provided by pension contributions and investment income. In the first five months of 2026, 1,487.96 billion tenge in contributions were received into individual and notional pension savings accounts, an increase of 14.4% (or 186.95 billion tenge) compared to the same period last year.As of June 1, 2026, 1,143.82 billion tenge were received into individual pension savings accounts (IPSA) for the purpose of recording the compulsory pension contributions (CPC) (a 6.9% increase compared to the same period last year), 63.14 billion tenge were received into the compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPC) (a 10.3% increase), and 815.51 million tenge were received as VPC). ECPC for the year totaled 280.19 billion tenge.Net investment income received in contributors' accounts since the beginning of the year, as of 01.06.2026, amounted to 834.86 billion tenge.Benefits and TransfersBenefits for all types of contributions and transfers to insurance companies from the UAPF for January-May 2026 reached 693.53 billion tenge.The volume of old-age benefits amounted to 115.37 billion tenge. The average monthly scheduled payment from the UAPF upon reaching retirement age was 38,890 tenge.Lump-sum pension benefit payments (LSPBP) for housing improvements and medical treatment since the beginning of 2026 amounted to 307.75 billion tenge, inheritance payments amounted to 47.55 billion tenge, payments related to permanent residence outside the Republic of Kazakhstan amounted to 17.54 billion tenge, payments to persons with disabilities amounted to 1.48 billion tenge, and funeral payments amounted to 3.93 billion tenge. A total of 199.91 billion tenge was transferred to insurance companies. IPSA NumberThe total number of pension accounts in the UAPF as of June 1, 2026, was 18.68 million (an increase of 1.09 million or 6.2% over the 12 months). The number of individual pension account contributors (beneficiaries) in the UAPF as of June 1, 2026, was 12.78 million, of which 11.34 million were of CPC, 781,880 - COPC and 460,210 - VPC. It should be noted that the total number of accounts for recording the compulsory pension contributions (11.34 million) also includes accounts of beneficiaries who have permanently resided outside the country but have not applied for their savings, deceased contributors whose heirs have not formalized the inheritance of their pension savings, military personnel who transferred to full state pension provision in 2016, and other categories of contributors (beneficiaries) whose accounts should not receive contributions under Kazakhstani law.The number of notional pension accounts in the UAPF recording information on received ECPC totaled 5.90 million.All up-to-date statistical data on pension assets is available on the enpf.kz website in the "Statistics and Analytics" section.   Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimat-karakiya/press/news/details/1255657?lang=ru

Minsk, June 26, 2026 – Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Belarus Timur Zhaksylykov took part in a solemn event dedicated to the 32nd graduation of specialists from the University of Civil Protection of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Belarus.Vadim Sinyavsky, Minister of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Belarus, congratulated the young lieutenants on graduation. Addressing them, he noted that the country is proud of the graduates' achievements and believes that tomorrow they will be able to ensure the country's security.In his welcoming speech, T.Zhaksylykov congratulated all graduates on receiving their diplomas, noting that Kazakhstan and Belarus have been successfully cooperating in the field of emergency personnel training for many years.The Ambassador of Kazakhstan solemnly presented diplomas to the graduates of the University and wished them success in their service.This year's graduates include six Kazakhstanis who completed a full cycle of training and received their first officer rank, lieutenant, as well as seven undergraduates from Kazakhstan, two of whom received diplomas with honors. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-minsk/press/news/details/1249070?lang=ru

The First Vice Minister of Labour and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yerbol Tuyakbayev, paid a working visit to the West Kazakhstan Region.During the visit, he met with local residents and held a public reception. Most of the issues raised concerned the provision of invataxi services, the quality of goods purchased by persons with disabilities through the "Aleumet" Social Services Portal, the delivery of special social services, as well as occupational injury issues.Relevant explanations were provided on all the issues raised, and the responsible government agencies were instructed to take the necessary measures to address them.In addition, the First Vice Minister visited the Akzhaiyk Abilitation and Rehabilitation Centre for Persons with Disabilities, Zhelayev Bread Products Plant JSC, the greenhouse complex of WORLD GREEN COMPANY LLP, Steklo-Service LLP, and Ural Trade and Industrial Company LLP, where he familiarized himself with their operations. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/bko-social/press/news/details/1249053?lang=ru

Astana, 26 June 2026 - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev received Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Republic of Kazakhstan Aghalar Atamoglanov on the occasion of the completion of his diplomatic mission.The Kazakh Foreign Minister expressed his appreciation to the Azerbaijani diplomat for his fruitful efforts aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation. Highlighting the high level of strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan Minister Kosherbayev underscored the importance of further advancing mutually beneficial ties.“During your diplomatic tenure, you have represented the Republic of Azerbaijan with distinction and made a significant contribution to strengthening the multifaceted cooperation between our countries. You have been a direct participant in elevating Kazakh-Azerbaijani relations to a qualitatively new level of engagement”, the Minister said.Ambassador Aghalar Atamoglanov, in his turn, expressed his gratitude to the Kazakh side for the comprehensive support extended to him throughout his mission.At the conclusion of the meeting, on behalf of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Yermek Kosherbayev presented Ambassador Aghalar Atamoglanov with the second-degree order of “Dostyk” (Friendship), in recognition of his substantial contribution to the development of good-neighborly relations and the comprehensive strategic partnership between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Azerbaijan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1249041?lang=ru

       Dear taxpayers!       The State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan informs that JSC “National Information Technologies” has scheduled maintenance works from 21:00 on June 27 to 05:00 on June 28, 2026.       During the specified period, intermittent unavailability of the “DB of Legal Entities (State Database of Legal Entities)”, “EGW (Electronic Government Gateway)”, “PEG (Payment Gateway of Electronic Government)”, and “DID (Digital ID)” systems is expected; therefore, the services of the “SRC” information system may also be temporarily unavailable.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd/press/news/details/1249016?lang=ru

We continue our efforts to protect the rights of entrepreneurs and investors, remove administrative barriers, and strengthen constructive cooperation between the business community and government authorities.A working meeting was held with the Acting Prosecutor of the Saryarka District, representatives of government agencies, investors, and entrepreneurs to discuss issues arising during the implementation of investment projects and business activities.During the meeting, **Zholdasbek Zhusip**, Acting Head of the Investment Attraction and Foreign Economic Activity Department of the Astana City Investment and Entrepreneurship Development Department, explained the existing mechanisms for protecting investors' rights and the government support measures available to investors.Entrepreneurs and investors had the opportunity to raise the challenges and administrative barriers they encounter in the course of their business activities. Representatives of government agencies and the Prosecutor's Office provided the necessary explanations and responded to the issues raised.All matters discussed during the meeting were recorded in the official minutes and placed under follow-up for further consideration. Work on each issue will continue until practical solutions are developed and the identified barriers are eliminated.https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ9JsNSIP2_/?hl=ruSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana-uir/press/news/details/1249001?lang=ru

A training program aimed at promoting women's and social entrepreneurship through the use of modern technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), intellectual property tools, and inclusive approaches was held in Astana as part of the «She Impact Kazakhstan» project.The keynote speaker was Yelena Kulikova, Chair of the «Inclusion» Subcommittee under the Education and Employment» Sectoral Council.During the event, Ms. Kulikova shared practical guidance on how to launch a social enterprise, outlined the government support measures available to entrepreneurs, and presented successful Kazakhstani projects that have implemented socially impactful business models.Dedicated sessions focused on the development of the creative economy and women's entrepreneurship. Participants explored opportunities to monetize creative skills, develop digital businesses, expand online sales, strengthen personal branding, and apply modern business management practices.The program also covered inclusive entrepreneurship, including the implementation of inclusive business models, the development of social initiatives, the integration of socially vulnerable groups into economic activities, and the existing support mechanisms available for inclusive business projects.A separate session focused on the application of artificial intelligence and modern digital technologies in entrepreneurship. Participants were introduced to AI-powered tools for marketing and sales, business process automation solutions, and practical digital technologies that help improve the efficiency and competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).Throughout the training, women entrepreneurs actively participated in discussions, raised questions, and received practical recommendations and expert guidance to support the further development of their business initiatives.https://www.instagram.com/p/DaAkdByIV2C/?hl=ru Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana-uir/press/news/details/1249003?lang=ru