В рамках проекта «Развитие волонтёрства в сфере чрезвычайных ситуаций» в Астане прошли командно-штабные учения «Қыс–2025», направленные на проверку готовности города к возможным чрезвычайным ситуациям в зимний период.В мероприятии приняли участие добровольцы общественного объединения «Волонтёры Астаны LIDER.KZ», реализующего проект в рамках малого гранта Национальной волонтёрской сети.Во время учений они совместно с профессиональными спасателями отрабатывали алгоритмы действий в условиях зимних чрезвычайных ситуаций, осваивали приёмы оказания помощи населению и взаимодействия с коммунальными и экстренными службами. Практическая часть мероприятия прошла на территории Индустриального парка, где участники смогли закрепить полученные знания на реальных сценариях реагирования.Сотрудничество между волонтёрами и профильными службами в сфере предупреждения и ликвидации чрезвычайных ситуаций продолжает активно развиваться. Такая работа способствует укреплению культуры гражданской ответственности, повышению устойчивости общества и формированию эффективной системы общественной безопасности, в которой волонтёры выступают надёжными партнёрами государства. Пресс-служба Министерства культуры и информации РКSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/1101360?lang=kk

Бүгін Шымкент қаласына Қазақстан Республикасы Үкіметі Аппаратының инспекторы мен Жасанды интеллект және цифрлық даму министрлігінің өкілдері келіп, қалалық ақпараттық жүйелердің жұмысы мен бірқатар цифрлық жобалармен танысты.Іссапар аясында алдымен Shymkent Hub технологиялық паркінің қызметімен, ондағы резиденттер мен стартап-жобалардың жұмыс барысымен танысты. Сондай-ақ Hard Zone аймағында орналасқан Robopark-та балалар әзірлеген роботтық жобалар ұсынылды.Одан кейін №2 қалалық ауруханада Cerebra AI жобасы таныстырылып, жасанды интеллект технологияларының денсаулық сақтау саласындағы жетістіктері атап өтілді. Сонымен қатар №8 қалалық емханада PULS AI жобасының іске асырылу барысы қаралып, оны пайдаланушы дәрігерлерден кері байланыс алынды.Кездесу қорытындысында инспектор Шымкент қаласының цифрландыру деңгейіне оң баға беріп, жүзеге асырылып жатқан жобалардың тиімділігін ерекше атап өтті.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent-sandyk/press/news/details/1101295?lang=kk

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The first stage of landscaping of a new 1.5-hectare park in the Konai microdistrict has been completed in Kostanay. The results of the work done have been verified today.As part of the current season, trees and hedges have been planted, tartan-covered footpaths have been set up, benches, urns, gazebos, lighting and two bridges over the log.A professional sports ground and a modern children's area are planned for next year.Such public spaces are especially important for new neighborhoods — here residents will be able to spend time with children, play sports and relax close to home.In general, there are 15 green zones in Kostanay today: 5 parks — Central, Pobedy, Uly Dala, Triathlon Park and a new park on the territory of Kostanay Regional University, as well as 10 landscaped squares and boulevards, including Keruen, Boulevard of Youth, Abilsai, squares on Arystanbekov and Temirbayev streets, the Shagala embankment."and others.Work on the improvement of new public spaces in the city will continue next year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1101261?lang=kk

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Brussels, November 6, 2025 — Students of the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, who are participating in a two-week educational program in Brussels, visited the Embassy of Kazakhstan in the Kingdom of Belgium.The internship is organized within the framework of cooperation between the Academy of Public Administration and the Brussels Diplomatic Academy at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Brussels Diplomatic Academy, VUB).During the visit, a meeting took place with the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Belgium, Roman Vassilenko. The head of the diplomatic mission emphasized the importance of such initiatives in training a new generation of public servants equipped with modern tools of diplomacy, negotiation, and digital public administration.The Ambassador noted that the program is a practical continuation of the agreement signed between the Academy of Public Administration and the Brussels Diplomatic Academy in 2022, and that it contributes to strengthening academic and professional cooperation between Kazakhstan and Belgium in the field of public management training.The program runs from November 3 to 14, 2025. It brings together 14 master’s students of the Academy of Public Administration representing various government bodies of Kazakhstan. The course includes lectures and practical training sessions by leading experts, as well as visits to key institutions of the European Union — the European External Action Service (EEAS), the European Commission, the European Parliament, and major analytical centers in Brussels.The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including international relations, economic diplomacy, crisis communications, digitalization of public administration, and the use of artificial intelligence in the work of government institutions.The program participants shared their impressions of the internship and discussed with the diplomats of the Embassy the role of public servants in promoting Kazakhstan’s international agenda and developing cooperation with the European Union.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brussels/press/news/details/1101208?lang=kk

The State Revenue Department for the T.Ryskulovsky district of Zhambyl region held a seminar for taxpayers on key changes to the new Tax Code, which will enter into force in 2026.The participants of the event – individual entrepreneurs, individuals, heads of farms, accountants – were able to learn about upcoming innovations in tax legislation, as well as ask their questions. During the seminar, the following issues were highlighted: changing special tax regimes, reforming VAT, tax benefits, etc. questions.Thanks to the open dialogue, taxpayers received practical recommendations on how to prepare for the changes and discussed topical issues.Department of Explanatory Work and Contact Center DGD in Zhambyl regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhambyl/press/news/details/1101219?lang=kk

The Ministry of Artificial Intelligence of Kazakhstan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cybersecurity with Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader. The document was signed on the sidelines of the C5+1 Business Conference in Washington, D.C. This important step in establishing a strategic partnership opens new opportunities for joint efforts in protecting digital infrastructure, advancing AI technologies, and developing cybersecurity talent.The main goal of the memorandum is to foster cooperation in the field of cybersecurity – a crucial priority amid the global challenges countries face in protecting information. Under the agreement, the Ministry and Palo Alto Networks will exchange advanced technologies, best practices, and expertise to enhance the protection of Kazakhstan’s key digital assets.«The signing of the memorandum with Palo Alto Networks gives Kazakhstan access to cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies, including AI tools for threat monitoring and rapid response. The agreement will enable the implementation of modern educational programs for training specialists, joint project development, and the strengthening of the nation’s critical digital infrastructure»,- said Zhaslan Madiyev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence of Kazakhstan.«This MoU with the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence of Kazakhstan marks a significant step in strengthening the nation's digital defenses. We are dedicated to supporting the Ministry's efforts to secure Kazakhstan's critical digital infrastructure», - said Daniel Kroese, VP, Public Policy & Government Affairs at Palo Alto Networks.About Palo Alto NetworksAs the global AI and cybersecurity leader, Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) is dedicated to protecting our digital way of life via continuous innovation. Trusted by more than 70,000 organizations worldwide, we provide comprehensive AI-powered security solutions across network, cloud, security operations and AI, enhanced by the expertise and threat intelligence of Unit 42®. Our focus on platformization allows enterprises to streamline security at scale, ensuring protection fuels innovation. Explore more at www.paloaltonetworks.com. Press Service of the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/maidd/press/news/details/1101204?lang=kk

In implementation of the Decision of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission dated May 30, 2023 No. 75 "On the structure and format of the declaration of goods and adjustments to the declaration of goods and amendments to some decisions of the Commission of the Customs Union and the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission", the ASTANA-1 information system (Keden) implemented the format of the declaration of goods.The changes provide for automation and simplification of customs procedures, as well as digitization of paper documents. In particular, all types of requests sent to the declarant, the form of the Request/Decision on amendments to the DT, the form of the CDT, etc. have been automated.In this regard, testing of the "Declaration of Goods" module of the ASTANA-1 information system (Keden) for all customs procedures will start on November 3, 2025.Testing will be conducted in online and offline formats. Anyone can take part in the testing.The application procedure and testing schedule are published on the test portal of the ASTANA-1 information system (Keden) - https://test-keden.kgd.gov.kz . It also contains information about the testing procedure; video tutorials; user's guide; answers to frequently asked questions; contact information; functionality for sending comments and suggestions on the "Declaration of Goods" module.The project launch date for the Declaration of Goods module is scheduled for the second decade of January 2026. At the same time, the module will be launched taking into account the suggestions and comments provided.Dear participants of foreign economic activity, the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan encourages you to take an active part in the testing!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-almaty/press/news/details/1101190?lang=kk

Dear taxpayers, Recently, appeals from citizens and entrepreneurs who have encountered fraudulent schemes related to the renewal, receipt, and termination of licenses for the storage and sale of alcoholic beverages have become more frequent. We remind you that all procedures for the issuance, renewal and termination of licenses are carried out exclusively through the state portal. www.egov .kz – elicense.kz.Employees of the state revenue authorities do not call taxpayers and do not request codes or other personal data by phone.Be careful not to share confidential information with outsiders! If you have any questions, please contact the Excise Tax Administration Department of the Department of Agriculture of the Pavlodar region by phone: 8 (7182) 32-58-82.Department of Explanatory Work and Contact Center State Duma of the Pavlodar region    Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1101193?lang=kk

On 07.11.2025, the State Revenue Department (SRD) in Karatal district held an “Open Day” for entrepreneurs and residents of the district to explain the key provisions and changes introduced by the new Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which comes into force on January 1, 2025.Participants had the opportunity to ask specific questions on the practical application of the new Code and receive comprehensive answers from the management and leading specialists of the UGD.During the Open Day, the employees of the UGD explained in detail the issues related to special tax regimes for small and medium-sized businesses.Specialists explained new approaches to tax control. Control measures will now be based on the risk management system, which will reduce the burden on bona fide taxpayers and focus control exclusively on high-risk areas.The Open Day was part of an information campaign designed to help taxpayers prepare in advance for the upcoming tax reform.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1101172?lang=kk

The Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan  has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with U.S.-based aerospace company BETA Technologies (NYSE: BETA) aimed at fostering cooperation in information technology and electric aviation.The agreement outlines collaboration on the pilot projects, the promotion of innovative solutions in the fields of electric aircraft, intelligent transport systems, and advanced mobility technologies.“Kazakhstan is consistently developing new technology sectors and creating an environment for innovation. Working with BETA Technologies will strengthen our regional leadership and open new opportunities for smart and sustainable transportation,” said Zhaslan Madiyev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The signing of the Memorandum took place as part of the business program of the C5+1 Business Conference in Washington, where the prospects for cooperation between the Central Asian countries and the United States in the fields of technology and sustainable development are being discussed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/maidd/press/news/details/1101130?lang=kk

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan announces the country’s accession to the Abraham Accords.This important decision was made solely in the interests of Kazakhstan and is fully consistent with the nature of republic’s balanced, constructive, and peaceful foreign policy. Joining the Abraham Accords will contribute to strengthening our country’s cooperation with all interested states and, therefore, is fully in line with Kazakhstan’s strategic goals.Kazakhstan will continue to firmly advocate for a just, comprehensive, and sustainable settlement of the Middle East conflict based on international law, relevant UN resolutions, and the principle of “two states for two peoples.”Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-washington/press/news/details/1101421?lang=kk

The Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, JSC Kazakhtelecom, and Perplexity AI, Inc. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to provide citizens of Kazakhstan one year of free access to Perplexity Pro.The agreement opens up new opportunities for millions of citizens, students, and professionals across Kazakhstan, enabling them to use cutting-edge artificial intelligence tools for learning, research, and professional development.In addition, the memorandum provides for joint initiatives to support research and development (R&D) on the Alem.AI platform, as well as the development of data centers in Kazakhstan. «This agreement will allow millions of Kazakh citizens to access powerful AI technologies that were previously available only to a limited number of users. We are creating a digital ecosystem where knowledge, innovation, and technology become accessible to every citizen», – said Zhaslan Madiyev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of Kazakhstan.«The Republic of Kazakhstan has rightly identified the value unlocked by combining frontier AI models with the world's collective knowledge for bringing the benefits of AI to everyone»,- said Jerry Ma, VP of Global Affairs and Deputy CTO of Perplexity. «Partnering with the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development is an excellent opportunity to accelerate the power of AI for every citizen in ways that are important to them». «Collaboration with Perplexity AI opens new horizons for Kazakhstan. We want artificial intelligence technologies to be accessible to everyone — not just professionals, but also students, schoolchildren, and entrepreneurs. Kazakhtelecom will actively contribute to the development of this ecosystem and support projects that make modern digital solutions a part of people’s everyday lives», – said Bagdat Mussin, Chairman of the Board of JSC Kazakhtelecom.Notably, Astana IT University is the initiator and coordinator of this agreement.The agreement with Perplexity AI reflects Astana IT University’s commitment to fostering international collaboration and integrating advanced artificial intelligence technologies into education and research. Partnership with one of the world’s most innovative companies will enable the university to incorporate generative AI tools into the learning process, advance research initiatives in machine learning, and strengthen international academic connections. For students and faculty, this marks a step toward developing new digital competencies and engaging in the global AI ecosystem.The signing of the memorandum marks another important step for Kazakhstan toward building a Smart Nation, where artificial intelligence drives progress in education, science, and human potential.About Perplexity Perplexity is an AI-powered answer engine that draws from credible sources in real time to accurately answer questions with in-line citations, perform deep research, and more. Founded in 2022, the company's mission is to serve the world's curiosity by bridging the gap between traditional search engines and AI-driven interfaces. Each week, Perplexity answers more than 150 million questions globally. Perplexity is available in the app store and online at https://www.perplexity.comPress Service of the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/maidd/press/news/details/1101165?lang=kk

 The mainchangesinlocaltaxesandpayments to thebudgetunder the newTaxCode , which comesintoforceonJanuary1, 2026, the newTaxCodeprovides for a number of changesinpropertytaxation.Thus,whencalculating the vehicletaxonpassengercarswith a servicelifeof10to20years, a correctionfactor of 0.7 is applied,over20years–0.5.Giventhat the tax is paidat the end of the year,respectively, the amount of tax, taking intoaccount the reductioncoefficients, will becalculatedfor2026in2027.The rates are excludedforpassengercarswith an enginecapacityexceeding3,000cubiccentimeters,produced(manufacturedorassembled)in the Republic of KazakhstanafterDecember31, 2013orimported into theterritory of the Republic of KazakhstanafterDecember31, 2013.Peasantfarms, in additiontootherbenefits, are exemptfrompayingvehicletaxononepassengermotorvehiclewithacargoplatformand a driver's cabinseparatedfrom the cargocompartment by a rigidstationarypartition(pickuptrucks)perpeasantorfarm.Thenormforclassifyingcategories of vehiclesdependingon the type of vehicle(pickups,jeeps,limousines,vans) has been eliminated, with a clarification of the definition of the category of vehiclesdependingon the category of the righttodrivespecifiedin the certificateofregistration of vehicles(A.V.S.D).In order to reduce the forms of tax reporting, the obligation to provide calculations of current payments for vehicle tax and land tax (tax reporting) has been eliminated. Starting in 2026, the taxpayerwillsubmitonly an annualdeclarationand,accordingly, make a one-timepayment based on the results of the year.The obligation to provide a calculation of current property tax payments is also canceled if the annual tax amount does not exceed 1.0 million tenge. Ifsuch an amountisless than 1.0milliontenge, the taxpayer, as wellasforlandtaxandvehicletax,willonlysubmit a declarationand,accordingly,makepayments based on the results of the year.A norm is being introducedaccording to which, when the boundaries of settlements are changed, the landtaxonagriculturalland that has passedwithin the boundaries of settlementswill be calculatedat the ratesforagriculturalland,provided that suchland is used for agriculturalpurposes.The rates of payment for the use of land plots for a subsurface area granted on the basis of a license for exploration or extraction of solid minerals have been increased. Foragriculturallandplots that are notusedfor their intended purposeorused in violation of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the rateoflandtaxandpaymentfor the use of land has been increasedby2times.The rates of charges for emissions, discharges of pollutants from stationary sources and for the disposal of production and consumption waste from facilities of the first category, with the exception of life support facilities, have been increased. Fees for the use of licenses for certain types of activities, 7 types of state duties and 6 types of fees are excluded from the Tax Code.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1101100?lang=kk

Seoul, October 23, 2025 – The 16th Executive Committee meeting of the Secretariat of the Central Asia–Republic of Korea Cooperation Forum was held in Seoul, where participants discussed ways to strengthen partnerships between the countries of the region and the Republic of Korea.The meeting was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, the Forum Secretariat, and the Embassies of the Central Asian countries. The agenda covered the 2025 activities of the Secretariat and the main priorities for 2026, including preparations for the first Central Asia–Republic of Korea Summit.The Executive Director of the Forum Secretariat, Mr. Rhee Jong Kook, presented a report on the Secretariat’s work, noting the successful implementation of cultural and humanitarian initiatives such as the Central Asia Cultural Days in Seoul and Gwangju, as well as the development of joint projects in tourism and ICT. He emphasized that in 2026, the Secretariat’s focus will be on practical initiatives aimed at deepening regional cooperation.Ambassador of Kazakhstan, Nurgali Arystanov, stated that the Forum has established itself as an effective platform for building trust and promoting practical cooperation. According to him, the upcoming 2026 Summit will mark an important milestone in partnership development and give a strong impetus to the Central Asia–Korea interaction.Mr. Nam Jin, Deputy Director-General for Northeast and Central Asian Affairs at the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, highly appreciated the constructive and close collaboration with the countries of the region.Overall, the participants acknowledged the contribution of the Secretariat to the promotion of public diplomacy and the development of cooperation in such areas as transport and logistics, energy, industrial modernization and diversification, climate change and environment, healthcare, education, and culture.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-seoul/press/news/details/1101067?lang=kk

Seoul, October 30, 2025 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan Nurgali Arystanov held a meeting with Mr. Ban Ki-moon, the 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations and Chairman of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), on the margins of Global Green Growth Week 2025.During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on the prospects for cooperation in the field of green development. Ambassador Arystanov expressed his appreciation to Mr. Ban for his significant contribution to strengthening bilateral cooperation, including through active participation in events organized by Kazakhstan.In this context, the Ambassador handed over an official invitation from the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to attend the Regional Climate Summit, which will be held in April 2026 in Astana, with the support of United Nations agencies.Mr. Ban Ki-moon highly commended Kazakhstan’s active international efforts under the leadership of the Head of State.The sides agreed to continue their dialogue aimed at strengthening cooperation, including within the framework of GGGI. It is noteworthy that Kazakhstan has been a member of GGGI since December 2022.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-seoul/press/news/details/1101073?lang=kk

 The Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the U.S. company Groq, Inc. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at fostering cooperation in the field of advanced computing systems and artificial intelligence.The document provides for the deployment of Groq infrastructure in Kazakhstan, the implementation of pilot projects based on Alem.AI and Astana Hub, as well as the establishment of next-generation cloud data centers to support national and regional programs for the development of high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence.Groq is also considering the possibility of opening an official representative office or innovation center in Kazakhstan, including within the International Center for Artificial Intelligence, to promote technology localization and the development of joint projects.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/maidd/press/news/details/1101060?lang=kk

The Department of State Revenue for the Mangystau region informs that employees of the Department of State Revenue for the city of Aktau, together with the akimat of the city and the police, conducted a raid against citizens who are in arrears in paying transport tax.During the raid, restrictions on vehicles were checked, and cars with tax arrears were sent to a parking lot. Administrative measures provided for by law were applied to owners who did not fulfill their tax obligations.The main goal of the work carried out is to increase the tax discipline of citizens and ensure revenue to the revenue side of the state budget.To date, 9606 residents in Aktau have transport tax arrears totaling about 700 million tenge. Debt collection orders have been issued against these individuals, and the materials have been transferred to private bailiffs.Raid events will be held on a regular basis.(unofficial translation)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1101036?lang=kk

The children and teachers were informed about the harm counterfeit products cause to consumers and society. A representative from the Department of Economic Investigations also attended the meeting and spoke to the children about counterfeiting.The purpose of such meetings is to foster legal awareness among the younger generation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet-sko/press/news/details/1100994?lang=kk