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.   Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimat-karakiya/press/news/details/1163502?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_ylBQvVyHSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimat-beyneu/press/news/details/1164676?lang=kk

The Amankaragai station building has resumed operations after a major renovationin the Auliekol districtOn the instructions of the President, a large-scale program for the renewal of railway stations is being implemented in the republic. In the Kostanay region, six stations are being reconstructed - in Kostanay, Arkalyk, Tobol, Zhelezorudny, Amankaragai, and Kushmurun.Today, the Amankaragai station building has already resumed operations after a major renovation. The reconstruction of the building was carried out under the order of JSC "NC "Kazakhstan Temir Zholy". The general contractor was "SERVISSTAL" LLP.During a working visit to the village of Amankaragai in the Auliekol district, the Akim (Governor) of the Kostanay region, Kumar Aksakalov, emphasized that the railway station is one of the key transport facilities."The station building has been updated and its area increased from 403 m2 to 435 m2. Engineering networks, waiting halls and ticket zones, sanitary facilities have been modernized, and modern security systems have been implemented. Special attention during the reconstruction was paid to creating a barrier-free environment. Conditions have been provided for people with limited mobility, the elderly, and passengers with children. The level of comfort and quality of passenger service has been significantly improved", noted the Akim of the Kostanay region, Kumar Aksakalov.For the period of reconstruction, the relocation of passengers and staff to the ECP (Electrical Centralization Post) building was organized, equipped with 40 seats and a heating system, which ensured comfortable conditions during the autumn-winter period.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1157568?lang=kk

The meeting discussed the appeals and suggestions received from residents to solve the current problematic situation with neglected animals in the city.During the meeting, the need for a comprehensive solution to the problem of neglected animals in accordance with the legislation was noted.As a result, the working group sent the following recommendations to government agencies:strengthen control over the fulfillment of contractual obligations in the framework of public procurement of trapping, sterilization, identification and temporary maintenance of neglected animals;conduct raids on the private sector of the city to check the maintenance of pets in accordance with legal requirements;conduct an information campaign on the need for responsible pet care;prepare an additional budget application for trapping, keeping, identification and sterilization of neglected animals.Proposals on amendments to laws and regulations related to responsible pet care were also sent to the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The Working Group will continue its activities, combining the efforts of government agencies, deputies and public organizations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ukmaslihat/press/news/details/1157458?lang=kk

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ANNOUNCEMENT! Live broadcast on "Transitional Provisions for Special Tax Regimes."On February 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM, we will host a live broadcast on our Instagram page mkd_aqmol on the topic "Transitional Provisions for Special Tax Regimes." Speaker – Nazgul Ayupova, head of non-production payments departmentModerator – Shynar Musina, head of outreach and contact center departmentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1157358?lang=kk

7-8 февраля 2026 года прошёл Республиканский чемпионат «ASTANA TECH CUP-2026». Учащиеся КГУ «Опорная школа (ресурсный центр) имени А.Бокейхана» Охан Нұрасыл, Делегат Таңжарық, под руководством педагогов Муратбек А. и Болат Б., в категории «Autonomous Car Racing» заняли III место и получили путевку на Fibonacci Internation Robot Olympiad Туркия в Турции (г.Анталия).Желаем дальнейших побед!#ASTANATECHCUP2026  #FibonacciOlympiadSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu-osakarovka/press/news/details/1157301?lang=kk

On February 9, 2026, Ambassador-at-Large – Head of the Representative Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Almaty Zhanibek Abdrashov participated and delivered a welcoming speech at a Regional Training on Countering Biological Terrorism in Central Asia.
The event is organized by the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT) with the financial and organizational support of the MFA of Kazakhstan.
In his speech, the Head of the Representative office emphasized Kazakhstan's commitment to strengthening regional and international security, as well as active cooperation with the UNCCT on emergency challenges.Special attention was paid to the initiative to establish an International Agency for Biological Safety.
In conclusion, the participants confirmed their willingness to contribute to international initiatives in the field of security and sustainable development.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-almaty/press/news/details/1157305?lang=kk

The Forum of Kazakhstan Machinery Manufactures is the main platform for dialogue between the state and business, where a conceptual vision for the development of the mechanical engineering and manufacturing industries is formed. The event will discuss mechanisms of state industrial policy, measures to stimulate import substitution, technological modernization, and increasing the competitiveness of domestic production. More than 1,000 participants are expected to attend, including representatives of government agencies, the business community, major consumers, and leading manufacturers of machine-building products from over 20 countries.As part of the Forum, from April 1 to 3, 2026, at the EXPO International Exhibition Center will host the KAZAKHSTAN MACHINERY FAIR 2026 international specialized exhibition, which will showcase modern technologies, equipment, and solutions for various segments of the machine-building industry.The Forum program and participant registration are available at the website www.smkz.kz: https://smkz.regist.kz/event.php?id=35 Join the event that determines the direction of development of Kazakhstan's machine building industry. #СМК #СоюзМашиностроителей #XIIIФорумМашиностроителейКазахстана #ҚазақстанМашинаЖасаушыларыныңXIIIФорумы #ҚМЖО#ForumOfKazakhstanMachineryManufactures #AKMI #13Forum #AssociationOfKazakhstanMachineryIndustry #mechanicalengineering Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/1157492?lang=kk

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A new draft of the Constitution has been submitted to the Republic of Kazakhstan as part of the constitutional reform planned for 2026. The document is aimed at modernizing the country's legal system, improving public administration, and creating a legal framework that meets the modern requirements of social development. The new draft Constitution identifies education and science, culture and innovation as the state's main priorities. These areas will serve as the basis for developing human capital and strengthening the country's intellectual potential. In addition, one of the important innovations of the reform is the constitutionalization of the sphere of digitalization. For the first time, norms have been introduced to protect the rights of citizens in the digital environment, and legal mechanisms have been defined for ensuring the security of personal data and the use of modern technologies. In general, the new Constitution is aimed at increasing the mutual responsibility of society and the state, developing the rule of law, and improving the quality of life of citizens.

The draft new Constitution provides for the creation of the People's Council, a high consultative body representing the interests of the people of Kazakhstan. The main task of the People's Council is to strengthen social harmony, strengthen national unity, promote national values, and develop proposals on key areas of domestic policy. The Council also has the right to submit draft laws to the Kurultai and initiate a national referendum. This norm expands the possibilities for the public to participate in the governance of the country and raises public dialogue to a new level.

The updated Constitution defines the unshakable principles and fundamental values directed towards the development of the state. One of them, and unique, is the issue of protecting sovereignty and independence. The new version of the Constitution enshrines the state sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan as the highest constitutional values. These principles form a solid legal basis for the state's domestic and foreign policy and are aimed at ensuring national security. The Constitution establishes the strengthening of the country's independence, preservation of the integrity of state power, and protection of the constitutional structure as the main tasks of the state. The principle of protecting sovereignty serves to ensure the country's stable development and social harmony, guided by national interests. The 2026 constitutional reform will systematize legal mechanisms aimed at preserving and strengthening the independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan, laying a solid foundation for the future development of the state. The updated Constitution will be an important strategic document aimed at protecting the sustainable development, national identity, and state integrity of Kazakhstan as a sovereign state.