Employees of the Kuryk customs post of the Department of State Revenue in the Mangystau region stopped an attempt to illegally import jewelry.When registering the Zarifa Aliyev naval vessel, a citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan, S., born in 1964, attracted the attention of customs officers. The woman followed on foot. After passing through passport control, her behavior aroused suspicion.: She slowed down her pace a lot and kept her hand on her stomach all the time.The customs post staff, together with the Border Guard Service, the Department of Economic Investigations and the Transport Prosecutor's Office, conducted a personal search. The result was shocking.34 pieces of jewelry were found and seized in the woman's genitals: A set (earrings + rings) — 15 pieces; Rings — 7 pieces; Earrings — 3 pieces; Chains — 1 piece; Bracelets — 2 pieces; A white bracelet — 1 piece; Yellow bracelets (round) — 5 pieces.Currently, the necessary procedural actions are being carried out on this fact within the framework of the current legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The Department of State Revenue of the Mangystau region reminds: hiding goods in the human body is one of the most dangerous and gross ways of violating customs rules, which entails serious administrative and criminal liability.The services continue to work in an enhanced mode and stop any attempts to illegally move goods across the state border. (Unofficial translation)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1242044?lang=ru

New York, 12 June 2026 - The Permanent Representatives of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan to the United Nations took part in the UN80 commemorative event marking the anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter.Ahead of the anniversary, President of the United Nations General Assembly Annalena Baerbock invited Member States to reaffirm their commitment to the UN Charter through the signing of a symbolic document reflecting the core values and aspirations set out in its Preamble.The countries of Central Asia became the first regional group to join the initiative collectively. Their participation underscored the region’s shared commitment to the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, multilateralism, international law and mutually beneficial cooperation.Background: UN Charter Day is observed annually on 26 June, commemorating the signing of the Charter of the United Nations in San Francisco on 26 June 1945.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-kazakhstanun/press/news/details/1242031?lang=ru

Paris, 17 June 2026 – A delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan participated in the meetings of the OECD Green Action Task Force (GATF) held in Paris. The Kazakh delegation included Saule Sabiyeva, Director of the Climate Policy Department at the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, Yerzhan Nessibkulov, Director of the Department of International Economic Cooperation at the Ministry of National Economy, representatives of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) and the Permanent Delegation of Kazakhstan to international organisations in Paris. The Green Action Task Force serves as a key platform for advancing green policy and sustainable development across Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Caucasus.During the sessions, Kazakhstan’s delegates highlighted the outcomes of the Regional Environmental Summit held in Astana on 22 –24 April 2026 and expressed their appreciation to the OECD for its valuable contribution to the successful organisation of the event.Ms. Sabiyeva took part in a roundtable discussion on green economy planning in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. In her remarks, she outlined Kazakhstan’s progress in implementing its Green Economy Transition Concept and Carbon Neutrality Strategy, highlighting current priorities and ongoing policy measures.As part of the discussion on the implementation of measures to ensure sustainable infrastructure in Central Asia, Mr. Nessibkulov shared the country’s experience in implementing the Sustainable Infrastructure Program in Asia (SIPA), in particular, developing, with the support of the SIPA team, of a draft Strategy for Kazakhstan's low-carbon development until 2060, elaborating measures to improve the country's investment policy, especially on investments in "green" projects, and expressed strong interest in continuing the implementation of the SIPA program in Kazakhstan.Particular attention was devoted to the water sector, which has been identified as one of the priority areas under the National Action Plan. The Kazakh delegation reaffirmed its interest in exchanging experience on the design and implementation of water-related policies and in exploring international best practices for integrating water management into broader sustainable development strategies.As a result of the meeting, Mansur Oshurbayev, Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan, was elected Vice-Chair of the GATF Bureau for the 2027-2028 term.On the sidelines of the event, Kazakh delegates held a series of bilateral meetings, including discussions with senior officials from the OECD Development Centre and the Eurasia Competitiveness Programme. The meetings focused on opportunities for further cooperation, implementation of joint initiatives, and priority areas for future engagement.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-unesco/press/news/details/1242022?lang=ru

🌐 Data Center Valley: Kazakhstan Launches Major AI Project!🌐 The Government of Kazakhstan, Firebird, and NVIDIA have signed historic agreements to create one of the largest AI infrastructures in the region. The «Valley of Data Center» will emerge with a capacity of up to 1 GW and a computing cluster featuring 100,000 modern GPUs (including NVIDIA GB300 and Vera Rubin).🌐 Kazakhstan is confidently stepping into a new technological era alongside global leaders.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-digital/press/news/details/1242025?lang=ru

Ljubljana, June 16, 2026 – An impromptu concert by the Kazakh folklore ensembles «Qagan» and «Yassy» from Shymkent city took place in the heart of the Slovenian capital. It was the first performance by Kazakh groups in Ljubljana since the opening of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Slovenia.The event, organized by the Embassy with the support of the Akimat of Shymkent city and the Ljubljana City Hall, became one of the most vibrant cultural events of the summer season in the Slovenian capital and made an important contribution to the development of humanitarian and cultural cooperation between Kazakhstan and Slovenia.The central square of Ljubljana was filled with the melodies of the Great Steppe. The sounds of the dombyra, kobyz, dauylpaz, and other national instruments, traditional compositions, and colorful national costumes of the musical and dance ensembles created a unique atmosphere, allowing residents and visitors to experience the rich spiritual and cultural heritage of the Kazakh people.The concert generated genuine interest among the Slovenian public, numerous foreign tourists visiting Ljubljana, and members of the Kazakh diaspora living in Slovenia. Many Slovenian audience members were introduced for the first time to Kazakhstan's musical traditions, its distinctive culture, and centuries-old history, reflecting the spirit of the Great Steppe, its openness, and unique diversity.The concert in the heart of Ljubljana became part of the promotion in Slovenia of modern Kazakhstan, the heir to a great civilization – the Golden Horde, whose traditions of statehood, cultural diversity and open interaction between peoples continue to be reflected in the modern Kazakh identity and cultural diplomacy of the country, as stated by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym–Jomart Tokayev.The performance by the «Qagan» and «Yassy» ensembles became a striking symbol of the strengthening of Kazakh-Slovenian relations and a clear demonstration that culture and art remain the universal language of mutual understanding and friendship. Such initiatives not only reveal Kazakhstan's rich heritage to foreign audiences but also create new opportunities for expanding humanitarian contacts, strengthening intercultural dialogue, and further rapprochement between the peoples of Kazakhstan and Slovenia.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-ljubljana/press/news/details/1242013?lang=ru

Belgrade, June 16, 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Serbia Mr. M.Atamkulov met with Mr. Damjan Jović, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia.During the meeting, the parties discussed topics on the agenda of bilateral cooperation between Kazakhstan and Serbia, as well as synchronized their positions on cooperation between the foreign ministries in a multilateral format.Ambassador Atamkulov thanked his Serbian colleagues for their traditional support of Kazakhstan’s international initiatives; in turn, Mr. Jović reaffirmed Belgrade’s commitment to further deepening its partnership with the Republic of Kazakhstan.At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their intention to continue regular dialogue and expand cooperation on the international stage. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-belgrad/press/news/details/1242017?lang=ru

The Department of the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the Zhambyl Region conducted an unscheduled inspection of one of the gas stations in the city of Taraz, based on a citizen's appeal. During the inspection, it was established that a fuel dispenser used for dispensing petroleum products to consumers was in operation without a valid verification, as confirmed by a verification certificate. In accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, measuring instruments used in the dispensing of petroleum products are subject to state metrological control and must undergo mandatory verification during their operational period. Based on the inspection results, the entrepreneur was held administratively liable under Article 419 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Administrative Offenses. The amount of the administrative fine was 230 Monthly Calculation Indices (MCI). Under a simplified procedure, the entrepreneur paid 115 MCI, which amounts to 497,375 tenge. Furthermore, the entrepreneur was issued an order to eliminate the identified violations and bring the activities into compliance with the requirements of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of ensuring measurement uniformity. The Department reminds that compliance with the requirements in the field of ensuring measurement uniformity is an important condition for protecting consumer rights and ensuring the reliability of measurements in the sale of petroleum products.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti-ktrm/press/news/details/1242004?lang=ru

Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliyev held a meeting with State Secretary for Trade of the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs Diana Janse. During the negotiations, the parties discussed current issues of trade and economic cooperation, prospects for increasing mutual trade turnover, attracting investments, and expanding interaction between the business communities of the two countries.Special attention was paid to trade facilitation issues, including simplifying market access for products to the markets of Kazakhstan and Sweden, eliminating technical barriers, improving logistics and customs procedures, as well as creating favorable conditions for the development of export-import operations.The Kazakh side confirmed its interest in expanding supplies of domestic non-commodity products to the Swedish and European Union markets. In this regard, opportunities for deepening cooperation between QazTrade, the Swedish National Board of Trade, and Business Sweden were discussed to support exporters and develop direct business contacts.The meeting participants paid separate attention to issues of industrial cooperation. The parties welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between Hyundai Trans Almaty and the Volvo Group. It is expected that the implementation of the project will contribute to the development of domestic mechanical engineering, the creation of new production capacities, attracting investments, and strengthening Kazakhstan's export potential.During the negotiations, prospects for expanding the presence of Swedish businesses in the Kazakh market were also considered. Kazakhstan expressed interest in developing cooperation with leading Swedish companies, including the possibility of opening IKEA stores in the country.The parties noted the importance of establishing a Kazakh-Swedish Commission on Trade, Economic, and Investment Cooperation, which will become an effective platform for promoting joint projects and addressing current business issues.Following the meeting, the mutual interest of Kazakhstan and Sweden in further strengthening trade and economic partnership, expanding investment interaction, and implementing new joint initiatives was confirmed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1241993?lang=ru

As part of a prosecutor's inspection conducted in the Abai region, the Department of the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology identified violations of the requirements of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of ensuring measurement uniformity. Based on the inspection results, the District Operational Unit (DOU) was held administratively liable under Article 419, Part 1, Clause 2 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Administrative Offenses. The amount of the administrative fine was 994,750 tenge. The District Operational Unit is an organization responsible for the operation, technical maintenance, and current repair of military infrastructure facilities, including buildings and structures of military townships that are on the balance sheet of authorized state bodies. The activities of the DOU are aimed at ensuring the uninterrupted functioning of heat, water, and power supply systems, maintaining utility networks and equipment, monitoring technical parameters, accounting for consumed resources, and maintaining the proper technical condition of military facilities. In performing these functions, the DOU uses various measuring instruments, including heat, water, and electricity meters, as well as measuring devices for pressure, temperature, flow, and other parameters. The accuracy of these instruments directly affects the correctness of calculations, the reliability of military infrastructure facilities, and their operational safety. The inspection revealed that the DOU's activities involved the use of measuring instruments that had not undergone mandatory state verification, which constitutes a violation of the requirements of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of technical regulation and metrology. The use of unverified measuring instruments can lead to inaccurate resource accounting, distortion of actual indicators, and the emergence of risks to the sustainable functioning of military facilities. The Department of the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology notes that compliance with the requirements for verification of measuring instruments is an integral part of the operational activities of organizations servicing military infrastructure facilities. Ensuring measurement uniformity in this area is of particular importance, as it is directly related to the reliability of engineering systems, accounting discipline, and the protection of state interests.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti-ktrm/press/news/details/1241994?lang=ru

On June 15, a meeting chaired by the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Arman Shakkaliyev, was held on issues of establishing order in food markets and reducing unproductive intermediaries in commodity distribution chains. The meeting was attended by deputy akims (governors) of the regions, as well as representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the Agency for Protection and Development of Competition of the Republic of Kazakhstan. This concerns systematic work aimed at increasing trade transparency, eliminating shadow schemes, and ensuring fair pricing for socially significant products. As noted, the key task is to reduce unnecessary links between the producer and the consumer and to make pricing more transparent and controllable. This work has now moved into the practical phase. Sixty-three key markets that have the greatest impact on the price situation in the regions have been identified. On-site inspections, monitoring, and explanatory work are being conducted there. Just recently, 18 markets have been covered, including major markets such as "Altyn Orda" and "Barys-4". As a result of the inspections, about 486 violations have been identified, and response measures are being taken for each. "Simultaneously, efforts to establish order in commodity distribution chains are being intensified. Since the beginning of the year, 150 unproductive intermediaries have been removed from them. At the same time, inspections show that the problems are systemic, ranging from counterfeit and unmarked products to shadow turnover, violations of cash discipline, unregistered labor relations, and multiple subleases of trading spaces," reported Yernur Zhautikbayev, Chairman of the Trade Committee of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The issue of illegal product trafficking was separately raised at the meeting. Despite existing restrictions, cases of selling imported chicken eggs without the necessary documents and labeling are being detected in a number of regions. In total, approximately 32.5 thousand units have been seized from illegal circulation. The need to strengthen interdepartmental coordination and mandatory video recording of the destruction of seized products was emphasized. Separately, during the meeting, data from the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan was presented. The ministry reported that its representatives conducted walk-throughs of 38 large food markets, as well as a comprehensive analysis of the financial and economic activities of the markets and trading entities operating on their territory. Based on the results of this work, 67 food markets have been selected for further monitoring and control measures. In total, 16,640 trading entities operate on their territory. The analysis showed that 4,843 entities were engaged in retail trade without registering cash registers, and 5,846 did not have registered POS terminals. Also, 247 entities with signs of underreporting income were identified. Additional analyses and time-study surveys have been scheduled for them. Furthermore, notifications about the need to appear for hearings have been sent to 109 entities. To date, hearings have been held for 74 entities, resulting in the submission of additional declarations of total income amounting to 3.5 billion tenge. Internal affairs bodies have also been involved in the work. According to their data, 2,345 cases of spontaneous trade, 37 cases of illegal trade, and 201 cases of illegal entrepreneurship have been identified in markets and adjacent areas.Further work will be structured according to a unified algorithm with a clear distribution of responsibility between state bodies and akimats (local administrations). The regions have been instructed to strengthen control in markets, install video surveillance systems, and intensify work to identify and eliminate unproductive intermediaries. Simultaneously, control over trade markups is being strengthened."Taking risk factors into account, 63 food markets have been identified where systemic violations are recorded, ranging from illegal activities and shadow employment to gross violations of sanitary and fire safety requirements. All these facilities have been placed under special control. We have conducted all necessary preventive and explanatory work. All warnings have been given. We will no longer work solely in an explanatory mode; strict measures will be taken, up to and including revising the operating format of these markets. Individuals operating outside the legal framework should not remain in the trading system," noted Arman Shakkaliyev.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1241997?lang=ru

Astana, 16 June 2026 – The 8th round of political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kingdom of Spain was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The Kazakh delegation was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov, while the Spanish delegation was led by State Secretary for Foreign and Global Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of the Kingdom of Spain Diego Martínez.During the consultations, the parties discussed a wide range of issues related to the Kazakhstan-Spain strategic partnership in the political, trade, economic, investment, cultural, humanitarian and educational spheres. The sides exchanged views on current regional and international developments, as well as cooperation within international organizations.Particular attention was paid to the further strengthening of trade and investment cooperation. It was noted that Spain is one of Kazakhstan’s key economic partners among the member states of the European Union. This is evidenced by stable bilateral trade indicators, which reached 1.93 billion US dollars in 2025. The sides expressed interest in further expanding cooperation in the fields of transport and logistics, renewable energy, agro-industrial complex, digitalization, tourism, and education.A. Issetov emphasized that Kazakhstan regards Spain as one of its key partners in Europe and remains interested in further deepening the strategic partnership based on the principles of mutual respect, trust and pragmatic cooperation.In his turn D.Martínez reaffirmed Spain’s readiness in expanding multifaceted cooperation with Kazakhstan, noting the considerable potential for the implementation of joint projects in the economic and humanitarian spheres.Following the consultations, the parties reaffirmed their mutual commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation and maintaining an active political dialogue.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-madrid/press/news/details/1242329?lang=ru

Brasília, June 16, 2026 - The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Brazil, Bolat Nussupov, visited the Embassy of Bolivia and met with the Chargé d’Affaires of Bolivia, Álvaro Eduardo Pardo Garvizu.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and future prospects of Kazakhstan-Bolivia relations, with particular emphasis on strengthening political dialogue, expanding trade and economic cooperation, and enhancing collaboration in the international sphere. They also exchanged views on the implementation of the agreements reached following the meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yermek Kosherbayev, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia, Aramayo Carrasco, held in Antalya on April 19, 2026, on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum.For his part, Álvaro Eduardo Pardo Garvizu reaffirmed Bolivia’s commitment to further strengthening friendly relations with Kazakhstan, emphasizing the importance of maintaining regular dialogue between the diplomatic missions of the two countries as a key element of political and economic cooperation.In addition, the parties discussed the candidacy of prominent Bolivian businessman Jorge Ormachea for the position of Honorary Consul of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Bolivia. At the conclusion of the meeting, they agreed to maintain regular working-level contacts between the embassies of the two countries. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brazil/press/news/details/1241988?lang=ru

The capital of Kazakhstan hosted the "China (Jiangsu Province) – Kazakhstan" Forum on Trade and Economic Cooperation, bringing together representatives of state bodies and business circles from the two countries. The dialogue platform became an important stage in expanding the strategic partnership between the two countries. During the event, Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliyev and Secretary of the Party Committee of Jiangsu Province Mr. Xin Zhangxing discussed prospects for investment cooperation and officially announced the opening of the Jiangsu Province Center in Central Asia. Today, relations between Kazakhstan and China are at an unprecedentedly high level. Thanks to the strategic course set by the heads of state, China has remained one of Kazakhstan's largest trading partners for many years. Last year, the mutual trade volume reached a record $49 billion USD. At the same time, Kazakhstan is a key partner for China in the region: our country accounts for almost 60% of China's total trade turnover with Central Asia."Thanks to the strategic vision of our countries' leaders, cooperation has become an important factor for sustainable economic growth and the development of regional connectivity. Today, we invite businesses from Jiangsu Province to implement joint projects in industry, agricultural processing, petrochemicals, and digital technologies. I am confident that the opening of the Jiangsu Center in Astana will be a logical continuation of our joint work and a tool for forming new production chains," noted Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliyev at the forum.During the event, the Kazakh side presented the country's investment potential and invited companies from Jiangsu Province to implement joint projects, including in renewable energy, e-commerce, and the transport and logistics sector. One of the key outcomes of the forum was the decision to expand logistics cooperation, including the implementation of a new container project at the port of Aktau, which will become part of a unified "door-to-border" logistics chain. The parties also agreed to diversify Kazakh exports: plans include increasing supplies of wheat, meat, and honey to Jiangsu. Special attention at the forum was given to Jiangsu Province – one of the world's most powerful industrial centers, whose industry accounts for 4% of the global volume. To date, companies from Jiangsu are already implementing 63 investment projects in Kazakhstan, which constitutes 47% of the province's total investment volume in Central Asian countries. "China and Kazakhstan are close friends and reliable partners with a shared destiny. Unique strategic partnership relations have been established between us. Our economies complement each other, and I see enormous potential for doubling trade figures. We intend to develop new growth points in areas such as artificial intelligence, the 'green' economy, and e-commerce, providing reliable guarantees for bilateral investments," emphasized Secretary of the Party Committee of Jiangsu Province Mr. Xin Zhangxing.The Jiangsu Center in Central Asia in Astana will become a unified service hub for Chinese companies, providing consulting services, exhibition activities, and support for the "Silk Road" e-commerce.Following the forum, the parties confirmed their interest in developing investment cooperation, creating joint productions, and expanding trade and economic ties.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1241991?lang=ru

Dear taxpayers,Instagram @pavlodar_mkd will host a live broadcast on the topic: "Changes and innovations on VAT excess issues" on June 17, 2026 at 15:00 on the Department's page on the Instagram social network.Speaker: Yersin Seifollaevich Kharifollin, Head of the Indirect Taxes Administration Department.Moderator: Tolegen Bilyalovich Shaimardanov, Head of the Department of Explanatory Work and the Contact Center.In order not to miss the broadcast, subscribe to the Instagram of the Department of State Revenue for the Pavlodar region – pavlodar_mkd.Department of Explanatory Work and Contact CenterState Duma of the Pavlodar regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1241975?lang=ru

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Dear taxpayers,We remind you that the republican campaign "People's Accountant", which started on January 5, 2026, is coming to an end. June is the last month when you can get expert help absolutely free of charge.There are only 4 consultation days left before the end of the campaign: June 18, 23, 25 and 30. If you still have questions about taxation, we invite you to the final meetings.When: every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 to 13:00.Format: offline, based on state revenue departments.Who conducts consultations? You are advised by members of the professional organization "Union of Accountants and Accounting Organizations of Kazakhstan", as well as leading UGD specialists in the cities of Pavlodar, Aksu and Ekibastuz and in district offices. Our experts are ready to help you understand the norms of the new Tax legislation.Dear taxpayers, Don't miss this great opportunity to improve your tax literacy and get answers to difficult questions.Department of Explanatory Work and Contact CenterState Duma of the Pavlodar regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1241972?lang=ru

Daejeon, June 16, 2026 - Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Korea Asset Issenali held a meeting with Executive Vice President of the Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water) Song Young Han.During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues and promising areas of Kazakhstan-Korea cooperation in water resources management, sustainable development of water infrastructure, and the introduction of advanced digital technologies and innovative solutions in the water sector.Particular attention was paid to enhancing water-use efficiency, developing intelligent monitoring and management systems for water resources, and exchanging best practices in water security and climate change adaptation.Ambassador Asset Issenali briefed his counterpart on Kazakhstan's ongoing efforts to improve the national water resources management system, ensure sustainable water use, and strengthen international cooperation in this field.The parties also emphasized the importance of further strengthening the global water governance architecture. In this regard, the Kazakh diplomat informed the Korean side about the initiative of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to establish an International Water Organization under the auspices of the United Nations. The proposed organization is intended to enhance international coordination, facilitate the exchange of knowledge and technologies, mobilize resources, and promote more effective cooperation in the field of water security.The meeting also explored opportunities to expand bilateral cooperation in water technologies, water infrastructure management, and the implementation of joint projects, including the application of digital twin technologies for flood monitoring and early warning systems.At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their mutual interest in further developing practical cooperation and exchanging expertise on sustainable water resources management.K-water is the national water resources corporation of the Republic of Korea and one of the world's leading organizations in water technologies, reservoir operations, water supply systems, digital solutions for the water sector, and water infrastructure development.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-seoul/press/news/details/1241957?lang=ru

Mandatory notifications from the tax authority include:      1) notification of the results of the tax audit.      Notification of the results of the tax audit shall be submitted to the taxpayer (tax agent) no later than five working days from the date of delivery of the tax audit report if violations leading to the accrual of taxes and payments to the budget, reduction of losses, non-confirmation of the refund of excess amounts of value added tax and (or) corporate (individual) income tax withheld at the source of payment from income of non-residents;      2) notification of the results of consideration of the taxpayer's (tax agent's) complaint against the notification of the results of the tax audit.      The notification of the results of consideration of the taxpayer's (tax agent's) complaint against the notification of the results of the tax audit shall be submitted to the taxpayer (tax agent) no later than five working days from the date of the decision on the results of consideration of the complaint in case of cancellation of the appealed notification of the results of the tax audit in part;      3) notification of elimination of violations of the tax legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.      A notification on the elimination of violations of the tax legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan shall be submitted to the taxpayer (tax agent) no later than five working days from the date of detection of violations of the tax legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan if the tax authority reveals the facts of non-compliance by the taxpayer (tax agent) with the requirements established by this Code.;      4) notification of the amounts accrued during the liquidation period.      The notification of the amounts accrued during the liquidation period contains information on the amount of accrued taxes, payments to the budget and social payments during the liquidation period and the deadline for fulfilling the tax obligation.      Notification of the amounts accrued during the liquidation period shall be submitted to the liquidated taxpayer (tax agent) no later than five working days from the date of delivery of the act of liquidation tax audit if, during the period from the date of submission of liquidation tax reports to the date of completion of tax administration, obligations to calculate and pay taxes, payments to the budget and social payments arise;      5) notification of confirmation of the taxpayer's location (absence).      A notification confirming the location (absence) of a taxpayer shall be submitted to the taxpayer (tax agent) within one business day following the date of drawing up the tax survey report, if the taxpayer (tax agent) is absent at the time of the tax survey at the location indicated in the registration data.;      6) notification of repayment of tax arrears.      Notification of repayment of tax arrears is submitted to the taxpayer (tax agent) no later than five working days following the date of formation of tax arrears from a legal entity, a structural subdivision of a legal entity, a non-resident operating in the Republic of Kazakhstan through a permanent establishment, an individual entrepreneur, a person engaged in private practice, in an amount exceeding the maximum amount of tax arrears;      7) notification of confirmation of accounts receivable.      A notification of confirmation of accounts receivable is submitted to the debtor of the taxpayer (tax agent) if the taxpayer (tax agent) fails to repay the tax debt after taking enforcement measures at the expense of the money held in his bank accounts, no later than ten working days before the foreclosure;      8) notification of repayment of tax debts of individuals.      A notification on the repayment of tax debts of individuals is submitted to the taxpayer when a tax debt is incurred by an individual for tax obligations not related to entrepreneurial activity and private practice.      The notification of repayment of the tax arrears of individuals is submitted to the taxpayer no later than twenty working days from the date of the formation of the tax arrears.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-astana/press/news/details/1241936?lang=ru

Amendments to the Tax Code effective July 1, 2026Starting from July 1, 2026, separate amendments will be introduced into the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The amendments are mostly editorial and terminological in nature. They are aimed at clarifying the wording, bringing the terms in line with the current legislation and uniform application of the norms of the Code.In particular, it providesfor the replacement of certain terms in the text of the Code.;clarification of legal formulations;bringing the spelling of the national currency to the "tenge" form;adjustment of standards due to changes in legislation;the introduction of certain provisions of the tax administration.In addition, starting from July 1, 2026, Article 189 of the Tax Code will enter into force, providing for the procedure for applying temporary restrictions on departure from the Republic of Kazakhstan in respect of the first head of a legal entity, an individual entrepreneur and a person engaged in private practice, if there are grounds established by law.The Department of State Revenue for Kostanay region reminds that it is important for taxpayers to monitor changes in tax legislation in a timely manner and fulfill tax obligations on time.Up-to-date information is posted on the official resources of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan.#Ddkostanay #Tax Code #CGD #Tax2026 #Bizneskazakhstan #KostanaySource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kostanay/press/news/details/1241920?lang=ru

At a meeting of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the issue of developing the railway industry and infrastructure was considered today. Akim of the region Murat Ergeshbayev participated in it via video conference. At the meeting following the Government session, the issues were discussed comprehensively.The head of the region instructed to complete the acceptance of railway stations into municipal ownership in a timely manner in accordance with legal requirements.–Not only the external appearance of railway stations, but also passenger service must reach a new qualitative level. Together with the city and district akimats, ensure daily improvement, landscaping of station territories, and sanitary cleanliness, – said Murat Nalkhozhauly.There are 1051 kilometers of railway tracks passing through the region's territory. Capital repairs have begun on 83.4 kilometers of them. To date, 50.4 kilometers have been repaired, the remaining 33 kilometers will be completed by the end of the year. At the Sekseul station, 18.7 kilometers of railway are being built and 77 sets of turnouts are being installed.From the Kyzylorda region, 15 pairs of passenger trains operate, and from the regional center to the cities of Astana, Petropavlovsk, Pavlodar, Kokshetau, Semey, Turkistan – 6 pairs.Two years ago, a major overhaul of the railway station in the city of Kyzylorda was carried out and the adjacent territory was improved. Today, major repairs and reconstruction work are underway at 7 stations in the region, namely: Zhanakorgan, Shiely, Zhosaly, Toretam, Kazaly, Aral, Sekseul, as well as at service points in Terenozek and Zhalagash, and at the passenger platform of the Talap station in the Zhanakorgan district. Construction and installation work has been completed at the Kazaly, Shiely, Zhanakorgan stations and at the Talap station.Also at the meeting, responsible managers were instructed to prepare specific proposals for the development and launch of new production directions within a week. Positive dynamics of key socio-economic indicators must be maintained.The issue of conducting autumn deratization works against Congo-Crimean hemorrhagic fever qualitatively and in accordance with the approved schedule was also discussed.The regional akim instructed to organize and strictly control the implementation of anti-tick treatments in accordance with veterinary requirements. It is necessary to systematically conduct informational and explanatory work on the importance of disease prevention and seeking medical help at the first detected signs.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1241912?lang=ru