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Violation of currency control: DGD in Pavlodar region revealed the fact of non-repatriation of more than 16 million dollars 12.07.2026
Employees of the Department of Tariff Regulation of the Department of Internal Affairs of the Pavlodar region revealed a major violation related to non-fulfillment of obligations to repatriate funds under a foreign economic contract.A Kazakhstani company has signed a contract with a supplier from the People's Republic of China. As part of the agreement, 16,337,281 US dollars (equivalent to – 7 681 299 403 tenge). However, the goods did not arrive in the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the foreign currency funds were not returned within the time limits established by law.The audit showed that financial transactions were conducted by the accountant of the organization without proper control from the management.In accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, responsibility for compliance with currency regulations is assigned directly to a legal entity, regardless of which employee carried out the transactions.Based on the results of the review of the case materials, the company was brought to administrative responsibility. The amount of the fine imposed exceeded 1.5 billion tenge, which became one of the largest penalties for violating currency legislation in the Pavlodar region.The Department of Tariff Regulation of the Department of Internal Affairs of the Pavlodar region reminds participants of foreign economic activity (FEA) on the need for proper control over the execution of foreign trade contracts. It is important for businesses to ensure timely receipt of goods or refund of funds for outstanding obligations. Failure to comply with legal requirements entails administrative liability and financial losses.Department of Explanatory Work and Contact CenterState Duma of the Pavlodar region Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1248663?lang=ru
Delegation from the Suleimenov Institute of Oriental Studies Strengthens Academic Cooperation with Leading UK Research Institutions 12.07.2026
London, June 2026 – From 14 to 24 June, a delegation from the Suleimenov Institute of Oriental Studies, led by its Director General, Professor Duken Masimkhanuly, paid an official working visit to the United Kingdom to expand international academic cooperation and further integrate Kazakhstan's scholarship into the global research community.The programme included meetings with senior representatives and leading scholars from some of the United Kingdom's most prestigious academic, research, and archival institutions. Discussions focused on prospects for joint research, academic exchange, and collaboration in the study of unique historical sources.The visit began with a meeting with Alison Ohta, Director of the Royal Asiatic Society. The discussions covered current developments in Oriental Studies, expanding access for Kazakhstani researchers to rare manuscripts and archival collections, and opportunities for training the next generation of specialists in the field. Particular attention was given to establishing international research placements and fellowships for Kazakhstani doctoral candidates and early-career scholars at leading research institutions in London. Both sides expressed a strong commitment to developing long-term academic cooperation and creating new opportunities for the professional development of young researchers.A key milestone of the visit was a meeting at the University of Cambridge, held at the Alison Richard Building. The discussions focused on the study of medieval Central Asian history, the identification and systematisation of new historical sources relating to the ancient Turkic civilisation and the Desht-i Kipchak period. Cambridge scholars reaffirmed their readiness to support Kazakhstani researchers through the exchange of academic materials and participation in international conferences organised by the R.B. Suleimenov Institute of Oriental Studies.The delegation also met with Dr Juliette Desplat, Head of International Collaboration at The National Archives of the United Kingdom. Discussions centred on identifying, studying, and introducing previously unexplored documentary sources on the history of the medieval Turkic world and its contribution to the development of Eurasian civilisation.According to Dr Desplat, the British archival collections contain a substantial number of unique and little-studied documents relating to the history of the East, the early development of the Turkic peoples, interstate relations, and diplomatic exchanges of past centuries. Many of these materials hold significant scholarly value and offer new opportunities for research into the history of Central Asia.The meeting concluded with agreements to strengthen joint research activities, facilitate the exchange of copies of archival documents, and establish mechanisms for regular professional collaboration between scholars from Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom.The final stage of the programme was a visit to SOAS University of London, where the Kazakhstani delegation explored its unique library holdings and specialised collections, including rare manuscripts, historical documents, and artefacts reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Asia and Africa.A particularly significant outcome of the visit was SOAS's announcement of plans to introduce a Kazakh language programme. To support this initiative, the British side expressed its interest in engaging specialists from the R.B. Suleimenov Institute of Oriental Studies in curriculum development, teaching, and the exchange of pedagogical expertise.The visit, organised with the support of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Kingdom, marked an important step towards strengthening international academic cooperation, expanding institutional partnerships, and enhancing the global profile of Kazakhstan's humanities scholarship.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-london/press/news/details/1248620?lang=ru
Convicted minimum security penal institutions in the Abai region are actively involved in the work and improvement of the city. 12.07.2026
About 150 convicts are currently serving their sentences in the minimum security facility of the penal enforcement system in the Abai region. Of these, more than 130 people are employed both on the territory of the institution and outside it. The convicts are involved in enterprises of various forms of ownership, including a republican state-owned enterprise, four limited liability partnerships and two individual businesses. A significant part of those employed work in Semey Tazalyk LLP and Zelenstroy, taking part in the improvement and sanitary cleaning of the city. Employment is an important element of the process of re-socialization. It helps convicts develop discipline, responsibility, and professional skills necessary for successful adaptation to society after release. - Ensuring the employment of convicts remains one of the priority areas of work. We strive to involve convicts in their work activities as much as possible. This not only allows them to acquire useful skills and experience, but also contributes to the formation of law-abiding behavior. The work helps them feel their importance and makes the process of returning to society more successful," said Dauren Bugilbayev, Deputy head of the institution., - Work gives you the opportunity not only to take your time usefully, but also to feel like a part of society. We receive salaries, from which we pay for court-ordered lawsuits, as well as help our loved ones. This motivates us to change and move forward," the convict shared. In the future, the institution plans to expand cooperation with enterprises in the region, which will increase the number of jobs and improve the effectiveness of social adaptation of convicts.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duisabai/press/news/details/1248583?lang=ru
The price of a second chance: the convict returned to the colony for violating probation conditions 12.07.2026
A 53-year-old resident of Pavlodar, convicted of causing bodily harm to her roommate, was sentenced to three years in prison. While serving her sentence in a women's colony, the convict was characterized on the positive side: she underwent treatment for alcohol addiction, compensated the victim and embarked on the path of correction. In this regard, after submitting a petition for commutation of punishment, the staff of the institution collected all the necessary materials. By a court decision, the custodial sentence was commuted to restriction of liberty for an unserved term of one year and ten months. To continue serving her sentence, the convict was registered with the probation service of the city of Pavlodar. Upon registration, she was given a detailed explanation of the conditions of serving her sentence, as well as warned about responsibility for evading control and the possibility of commuting the punishment to a more severe one. Despite this, the woman systematically violated the established procedure for serving her sentence and evaded the supervision of the probation service. As a result, the court's decision replaced the restriction of freedom with imprisonment for an unserved term of one year and five months. Currently, the convict has arrived again to continue serving her sentence at an institution of the penal enforcement system in the Abai region. "I ruined my own life. When I was given a chance to improve, I couldn't take it. I went back to my old way of life and made mistakes again. The hardest part is realizing that I have let down my minor son, for whom I have limited parental rights. I'm not with him, I can't support him, I can't be a mother to him. Every day I think about how things could have turned out differently. Now I understand that I had a chance to start a new life back then, but I missed it. Now all I have to do is draw conclusions and try never to return to the past," the convict shared. — This case clearly demonstrates that commuting a sentence to a more lenient one is primarily a chance for a convict to change his life. However, in the absence of proper conclusions and compliance with the established requirements, the law provides for a return to a more severe penalty. The staff of the penal enforcement system, for their part, provide comprehensive assistance in re-socialization, but much depends on the person himself and his willingness to follow the law," said Svetlana Golikova, head of the special accounting department of the institution.:Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duisabai/press/news/details/1248572?lang=ru
Convicts in the Abai region make pavilions for business 12.07.2026
In the medium-security institution of the penal system in the Abai region, convicts employed in a production workshop for the manufacture of metal structures and applied art products have begun manufacturing pavilions designed to accommodate cafes and kiosks selling food. Production is carried out according to individual orders. The pavilions are made of durable metal frames using modern sandwich panels, which ensures their reliability, durability and compliance with operational requirements. The average production time for one pavilion is from two to three weeks. To date, this is the sixth object produced by convicts as part of the production activities of the institution. - Working on the shop floor gives you the opportunity not just to take time, but to really learn the business. With the salary we receive, we pay for court-ordered lawsuits, as well as provide assistance to our loved ones. We understand that this experience will be useful to us in freedom, will help us find a job and start life anew," the convict shared. The employment of convicts contributes to their social adaptation, the formation of professional skills and preparation for life after release.Such projects are important both for the convicts themselves and for the development of the institution's production potential. The involvement of convicts in labor allows not only to ensure their employment, but also to train them in sought-after professions. Working on such orders builds responsibility, discipline, and provides practical skills that will be useful after release. In total, the institution has ten sole proprietors and one LLP that produce toilet paper, household soap and national dishes made of wood," said Kuanyshbek Tukanova, head of the Labor organization department for convicts. Work on the development of production activities and the expansion of the list of products in the institution continues.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duisabai/press/news/details/1248564?lang=ru
The price of a mistake is years behind bars: the convict addressed the schoolchildren of Semey 12.07.2026
In the Abai region, employees of the maximum security institution of the penal correction system held a teleconference with high school students from one of the secondary schools in the city of Semey in order to promote the ideology of ”Law and Order” and prevent crime among young people. The main purpose of the event was the prevention of offenses among teenagers, the formation of respect for the law, as well as a visual demonstration of the consequences of illegal actions. During the meeting, the convict, who is serving a sentence for the illegal sale of narcotic drugs, told the students about his life in an online format. He openly shared that at first he perceived what was happening as temporary difficulties, but dependence and the desire for ”easy money” led to devastating consequences — loss of freedom, severance of family ties and social isolation. The students were particularly impressed by the personal story of a 35-year-old convict sentenced to 22 years in prison for the illegal sale of narcotic drugs. — Carrying out such events is an important part of preventive work. Live communication with convicts makes a much stronger impression on young people than a dry theory. Such meetings contribute to the formation of legal awareness, help teenagers realize the consequences of illegal acts and make a choice in favor of law—abiding behavior," said Ermek Rakhimov, head of the department of educational and socio-psychological work among convicts. The teleconference was an effective preventive measure and made it possible to convey to young people the importance of observing the law and being responsible for their actions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duisabai/press/news/details/1248556?lang=ru
How the ENPF Open Day went, focusing on the Fund's digital services and fraud protection 12.07.2026
On June 26, 2026, JSC ENPF held its latest Open Day, entitled "Digital Services of JSC ENPF. Protecting Personal Data from Fraudsters and Fake Intermediaries When Obtaining Fund Services."JSC ENPF provides a wide range of digital services and is constantly improving them to meet the needs of depositors and recipients. Online services allow citizens to quickly obtain the necessary information about their pension savings and make more informed decisions when planning their financial future. The 24/7 availability of services through the website and mobile app makes interaction with the Fund as convenient as possible and helps increase citizen interest in pension matters.The Fund's key digital tools include:A personal account on the official ENPF website and the ENPF mobile app, providing full access to the Fund's electronic services;A "Pension Calculator" and "Personal Pension Plan," which allow you to pre-calculate your future pension and create a plan for increasing it;Online services for processing services on the website, including preliminary document verification, receiving statements by email, booking appointments at the Fund's offices, etc.Meeting participants were provided with detailed information about the ENPF's digital services, including the official website, mobile app, Telegram bot, and the Fund's information resources aimed at improving financial literacy. They were also provided with feedback options via the Call Center, website, messengers, social media, and other communication channels.Today, the ENPF's digital ecosystem is the primary channel for interaction with depositors and recipients. Through their personal account on the website and mobile app, users can receive statements from individual pension accounts, make changes to account details, obtain account confirmations, apply for certain types of pension payments, track application status, transfer a portion of their pension savings to an investment portfolio manager (IPM), and use the Pension Calculator and Personal Pension Plan services.It was noted that demand for electronic services continues to grow. In the first four months of 2026, 21.1 million of the 21.5 million services provided by the ENPF were provided electronically and automatically. Thus, remote services accounted for 98.8% of the total.A separate section of the event was devoted to information security and fraud prevention. ENPF specialists discussed the most common fraudulent schemes faced by citizens, including cases in which fraudsters pose as employees of government organizations, medical institutions, or the Fund and, under various pretexts, attempt to obtain SMS confirmation codes and access personal data.Participants were reminded that the ENPF provides services free of charge and without intermediaries. Fund employees do not request SMS codes, passwords, bank card details, or other confidential information by phone, email, or messaging apps.During the meeting, practical recommendations were provided for protecting personal data and financial security. Experts urged citizens not to disclose verification codes or personal information to strangers, to verify information only through official communication channels, and to immediately contact law enforcement agencies if they suspect fraud.Following the event, participants received answers to their questions and individual consultations on pension provision and the use of the ENPF's digital services.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-kurchatov/press/news/details/1250678?lang=ru
The strongest in tug of war, relay race and swimming were determined at the Aibyn-2026 training camp 12.07.2026
Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/1248427?lang=ru
Selling a property or car in Kazakhstan in 2026? Everything you need to know about capital gains tax 12.07.2026
Kazakhstan's new Tax Code came into force on 1 January 2026. The rules have changed — here's a clear, no-nonsense breakdown.📌 Key principle: tax is only paid on your profitThe tax applies not to the full sale price, but only to the difference between your purchase price and sale price. For example, if you bought an apartment for 20 million tenge and sold it for 25 million, tax is calculated only on the 5 million tenge profit.🏠 REAL ESTATE: apartments, houses, dachas, garages, parking spacesOwnership period is the key factor:To be exempt from tax, real estate must be owned for at least 2 years (up from the previous 1 year). Important: this rule applies only to properties purchased from 1 January 2026 onwards. If the property was acquired before 2026, the old rule still applies — no tax if owned for more than 1 year.Tax rates from 2026 — progressive scale:The base rate remains 10%, but for profits exceeding 8,500 MCI (approximately 36.7 million tenge), a rate of 15% applies to the amount above the threshold.The higher rate is calculated only on the portion exceeding the threshold, not on the total profit.Example: Bought for 30 million, sold for 35 million → profit of 5 million tenge → tax = 500,000 tenge (10% of 5 million).🚗 VEHICLES and other movable propertyThe rules here are different. Capital gains tax on a vehicle sale arises only if the vehicle was owned for less than 1 year from the date of registration to the date of sale. The rate is 10% of the difference between the sale and purchase prices.Owned your car for more than a year? No tax.📋 Tax declaration: don't forget to file!The seller is required to submit a tax declaration using Form 270.00 by 15 September of the year following the year of sale. So if you sold in 2025, the filing deadline is 15 September 2026.🌍 Foreign nationals — separate rulesForeign nationals always pay 15%, regardless of how long they have owned the property.💬 Planning a sale? Save this post and consult a tax professional — every situation is different.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1248403?lang=ru
Kazakhstan Joins the AI Opportunity Partnership 12.07.2026
Washington, D.C., June 25, 2026 - Kazakhstan has joined the Joint Statement on the AI Opportunity Partnership, an initiative aimed at advancing trusted international cooperation in artificial intelligence, technological progress, and economic security.The document was signed in Washington, D.C., behalf of the Republic of Kazakhstan by Zhaslan Madiyev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The AI Opportunity Partnership sets out a shared approach among partner countries to the development of artificial intelligence. It focuses on pro-innovation regulation, support for entrepreneurs and startups, the advancement of R&D, the mobilization of private investment, expanded access to compute infrastructure, and the development of secure and trusted AI ecosystems.A central focus of the document is the physical foundation of artificial intelligence, including critical minerals, energy, data centers, compute capacity, semiconductors, engineering talent, and resilient supply chains.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-washington/press/news/details/1249051?lang=ru
Karaganda expands partnership with Slovakia 12.07.2026
The Karaganda region is strengthening ties with Slovakia. Agreements have been signed with the Bansko-Bystritsky Autonomous Region in the fields of economics, entrepreneurship and education, as well as new joint projects.A delegation of the Karaganda region headed by Deputy Akim of the region Ermek Alpysov visited the Slovak Republic. It includes representatives of government agencies and businesses working in the fields of energy, metallurgy and information technology.A Kazakh-Slovak business forum was also held. The participants discussed the prospects of cooperation, investment opportunities and the development of business ties.In addition, the delegation met with Ondrej Lunter, Chairman of the Bansko-Bystritsky Autonomous Region, representatives of the regional Chamber of Entrepreneurs and the Presidential Administration of the Slovak Republic. The focus was on industrial cooperation, business support, education, and regional development.During the visit, the Karaganda region and the Bansko-Bystritsky Autonomous Region signed a cooperation agreement. The document will become the basis for implementing joint projects and strengthening ties between the regions.Another memorandum was signed by the Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Karaganda region and the Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Bansko-Bystritsky Region. It is aimed at developing direct contacts between entrepreneurs, supporting business initiatives and expanding trade and economic ties.New opportunities are opening up for students and teachers. Matey Bel University and E. A. Buketov Karaganda National Research University have signed a memorandum of cooperation. It provides for academic exchanges, joint research and educational projects.The Karaganda delegation also visited enterprises operating in the fields of electronics, metallurgy, energy and information technology. As a result of the meetings, preliminary agreements were reached on the implementation of joint projects.Special attention was paid to the Adrian Group, which is already operating in the Kazakh market in partnership with the Karaganda Alemgaz. The meeting participants discussed the possibilities of expanding cooperation and launching new initiatives in the industrial sector.In addition, representatives of the region got acquainted with the work of a private industrial zone and studied the Slovak experience in attracting investments, developing production infrastructure and supporting businesses.— We consider Slovakia as an important partner of Kazakhstan in the European Union. The signed agreements open up new opportunities for cooperation in the economy, education and the humanitarian sphere. I am confident that the agreements reached will be continued in practice and will become the basis for new joint projects," said Ermek Alpysov, Deputy Akim of the Karaganda region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/1248295?lang=ru
State of Goiás Expands Cooperation with Kazakhstan 12.07.2026
Brasília, June 25, 2026 – A government delegation from the Brazilian State of Goiás, headed by the Secretary (Minister) for International Cooperation, Giordano Souza, visited the Embassy of Kazakhstan.The parties discussed prospects for expanding trade and economic cooperation between the State of Goiás and Kazakhstan. In particular, special interest was expressed in strengthening cooperation in agriculture, livestock breeding, and agricultural science.During the meeting, the sides also exchanged views on establishing academic and scientific-technical cooperation between Kazakhstan and the State of Goiás, as well as on opening an Honorary Consulate of Kazakhstan in Goiânia, the state capital.The Ambassador of Kazakhstan, in turn, expressed gratitude to Mr. Souza and his team for their successful and friendly cooperation and presented them with Certificates of Appreciation from the Embassy in recognition of their contribution to strengthening and expanding Kazakh-Brazilian bilateral relations.For reference: The State of Goiás surrounds Brazil’s federal capital and has a population of approximately 7 million people. The backbone of the state’s economy is agriculture, particularly soybean production. Goiás is also a major center for industrial livestock farming, possessing the second-largest cattle herd in Brazil, as well as for the production of meat and dairy products. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brazil/press/news/details/1248284?lang=ru
Ambassador Arman Issagaliyev met with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Qatar, H.E. Sultan bin Saad bin Sultan Al Muraikhi 12.07.2026
Ambassador Arman Issagaliyev met with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Qatar, H.E. Sultan bin Saad bin Sultan Al Muraikhi, to discuss the further development of bilateral relations. The two sides exchanged views on the prospects for expanding cooperation in political, trade, economic, cultural, and humanitarian fields.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-doha/press/news/details/1248271?lang=ru
Ambassador Arman Issagaliyev attended the opening ceremony of the UNODC regional training course in Doha 12.07.2026
Ambassador Arman Issagaliyev attended the opening ceremony of the UNODC regional training course in Doha on the use of Artificial Intelligence in investigations and combating cybercrime.The course brings together specialists from various countries, including Kazakhstan, to exchange experience and explore modern approaches to the application of AI technologies in law enforcement and cybersecurity.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-doha/press/news/details/1248272?lang=ru
Ambassador Arman Issagaliyev met with H.E. Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, Minister of Communications and Information Technology of the State of Qatar. 12.07.2026
Ambassador Arman Issagaliyev met with H.E. Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, Minister of Communications and Information Technology of the State of Qatar.During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for enhancing Kazakhstan–Qatar cooperation in the fields of communications, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and innovative technologies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-doha/press/news/details/1248274?lang=ru
The European Parliament welcomed the results of the visit of the President of Kazakhstan to Brussels and confirmed support for the reached agreements 12.07.2026
25 June 2026, Brussels – Following the official visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Brussels, the Permanent Representation of Kazakhstan to the European Union held a series of events in the European Parliament dedicated to discussing the outcomes of the visit and prospects for the development of the strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and the EU.A meeting took place between the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the European Union, Roman Vassilenko, and the Chair of the European Parliament Delegation for relations with Central Asia (DCAS), Žygimantas Pranckevicius. J. Pranckevicius highly assessed the reached agreements, noting the transition of relations between Kazakhstan and the EU to a new level of strategic partnership. She welcomed the conclusion of negotiations on the Agreements on visa facilitation and readmission and confirmed the European Parliament’s support for these agreements.Separately, a special briefing of the Ambassador of Kazakhstan for Members of the European Parliament Delegation for relations with Central Asia was held. During the briefing, the outcomes of the negotiations between the President of Kazakhstan and the President of the European Council António Costa and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen were presented. A confirmation of mutual commitment to the implementation of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, as well as to the development of cooperation in the fields of transport, energy, critical raw materials, digital transformation, and new technologies, was noted.Special attention was paid to the practical results of the visit, including the signing of more than 30 commercial agreements worth over USD 12 billion, the development of transport and logistics infrastructure, cooperation in the field of critical raw materials, and engagement with European financial institutions.Humanitarian outcomes of the visit were also presented, including the conclusion of negotiations on visa facilitation and readmission agreements, as well as the signing of the Horizontal Air Transport Agreement between Kazakhstan and the EU.During the discussion, Members of the European Parliament underlined the importance of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (“Middle Corridor”) and highlighted the importance of ongoing democratic reforms in Kazakhstan.On 25 June, the roundtable “Kazakhstan and the European Union: Shaping a New Chapter of Strategic Partnership” took place, organised by representatives of the European People’s Party (EPP) with the support of the Permanent Representation of Kazakhstan. The initiators were Member of the European Parliament Bureau Andrey Kovatchev and DCAS member Tomáš Zdechovský.The event brought together representatives of the diplomatic corps, business community, expert community, and think tanks. The session was moderated by Diplomatic World Project Director Alberto Turkstra. Speakers included Ambassador Roman Vassilenko, Chair of the European Parliament Delegation to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly Sergey Lagodinsky, Professor of the Catholic University of Lille Olivier Arifon, President of the Brussels Energy Club Marat Terterov, and Marie Curie EU research fellow Maurizio Gerri.Opening the event, Andrey Kovatchev emphasized Kazakhstan’s role as a key partner of the EU in Central Asia and its growing importance for Europe’s economic resilience, energy security, and green transition goals. Sergey Lagodinsky welcomed the implementation of joint projects in transport and digital connectivity. Participants discussed prospects for cooperation in energy, transport, critical raw materials, regional security, and political modernization of Kazakhstan.In addition, a brief exchange took place on the sidelines of the events between Roman Vassilenko and the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola. The parties discussed the outcomes of the visit and issues of further development of interparliamentary cooperation. R. Metsola welcomed the holding of events in the European Parliament and confirmed interest in further strengthening engagement with Kazakhstan.Following the events, Members of the European Parliament highly assessed the outcomes of the negotiations of the President of Kazakhstan in Brussels, welcomed the transition of bilateral relations to the level of strategic partnership, supported the conclusion of negotiations on visa facilitation and readmission agreements, and confirmed readiness to support the advancement of relevant procedures within the European Parliament.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brussels/press/news/details/1248263?lang=ru
Newsletter Kazakhstan - 25.06.2026 12.07.2026
Newsletter Kazakhstan - 25.06.2026Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brussels/press/news/details/1248265?lang=ru
Казахстан стал ключевой страной панельной сессии «Экспорт в Китай» 12.07.2026
Заместитель Премьер-министра – министр национальной экономики РК Серик Жумангарин выступил на специальной сессии «Экспорт в Китай: Казахстан», прошедшей в рамках XI выставки «Китай – Евразия» в г. Урумчи.Инициатива «Общий большой рынок – Экспорт в Китай» была впервые представлена Премьером Государственного совета КНР Ли Цяном на VIII Китайской международной выставки импорта в ноябре 2025 года. В 2026 году Казахстан получил отдельную национальную сессию в рамках этой инициативы наряду с Великобританией, Испанией, Кенией и Таиландом.Открывая мероприятие, Серик Жумангарин поблагодарил китайскую сторону за организацию специальной сессии, отметив, что она является важным практическим шагом по реализации договоренностей глав двух государств о дальнейшем наращивании взаимной торговли и наглядно отражает высокий уровень казахстанско-китайского стратегического партнерства между Казахстаном и Китаем.Вице-премьер подчеркнул особую значимость инициативы Министерства коммерции КНР «Экспорт в Китай», которая открывает дополнительные возможности для казахстанских производителей, обеспечивая прямые контакты с китайскими импортерами, торговыми сетями, ведущими маркетплейсами и логистическими операторами.Правительство Казахстана продолжает системную работу по созданию благоприятных условий для торговли и инвестиций: модернизирует транспортно-логистическую инфраструктуру, развивает приграничные центры сотрудничества и последовательно увеличивает пропускную способность международных транспортных коридоров.В ходе сессии также выступил аким области Абай Берик Уали, который отметил стратегическое значение региона в развитии сотрудничества с Китаем.В рамках визита Серик Жумангарин также ознакомился с деятельностью представительства АО «Центр развития торговой политики «QazTrade» в Урумчи, которое оказывает комплексную поддержку казахстанским компаниям при выходе на китайский рынок.Одним из практических результатов стали договоренности с одной из крупнейших торговых сетей СУАР «8:30», объединяющей более тысячи магазинов. Достигнута предварительная договоренность о тестовом размещении продукции казахстанских брендов Sun Planet, Delis и Run Planet в 200–300 торговых точках сети.При содействии представительства также подписаны соглашения о продвижении на китайском рынке продукции компаний «Алан и Компания» и Baysan Group. Кроме того, обеспечено сопровождение первой пилотной поставки казахстанских товаров в Китай объемом 20 тонн. В нее вошли макароны «Султан», чай «Пиала», соки RG Brands и кондитерская продукция.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1248266?lang=ru
H.E. Ambassador Arman Issagaliyev met with the Minister of Municipality of Qatar, H.E. Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiya 12.07.2026
H.E. Ambassador Arman Issagaliyev met with the Minister of Municipality of Qatar, H.E. Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiya, to discuss cooperation in agriculture, food security, and urban infrastructure development. The two sides agreed to further expand mutual partnership in these fields.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-doha/press/news/details/1248268?lang=ru