The website enpf.kz presents a report on the trust management of pension assets by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Investment Portfolio Managers (IPMs) as of January 1, 2026. UAPF JSC (hereinafter referred to as UAPF) presents a report on pension asset management by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as NBRK) and investment portfolio managers (hereinafter referred to as IPMs) on the enpf.kz website in the "Statistics and Analytics - Pension Asset Investment Management" section. The total volume of pension assets managed by the NBRK and IPMs as of January 1, 2026, amounted to KZT25,948.09 billion. As of this date, UAPF's pension assets held under trust management by the NBRK, formed through compulsory pension contributions (CPCs), compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPCs), and voluntary pension contributions (VPCs), amounted to approximately KZT25,103.96 billion[1]. The volume of pension assets formed through employer’s compulsory pension contributions (ECPCs) held in trust by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan is 755.58 billion tenge.Pension assets under IPM management amounted to over KZT88.55 billion.  Investment portfolio of pension assets managed by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan The National Bank, as the trustee of the UAPF pension assets, pursues a balanced investment policy: investing in various types of financial instruments by currency, country, sector, and issuer.The main areas of investment of pension assets formed through CPC, COPC, and VPC, as of January 1, 2026, are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 43.51%, bonds of quasi-public companies - 9.45%, deposits of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 4.45%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 2.48%, government securities of foreign countries - 2.12%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 1.93%, microfinance organizations - 1.24%.The investment portfolio, broken down by currencies in which financial instruments acquired through CPC, COPC, and VPC are denominated, as of January 1, 2026, is as follows: investments in national currency account for 59.04%, while investments in US dollars account for 40.96% of the pension asset portfolio.An analysis of the income structure shows that interest income on securities, including deposits and reverse repo transactions, amounted to KZT1,981.23 billion, income from assets under external management, including those adjusted for exchange rate revaluation, amounted to KZT451.35 billion, and other income amounted to KZT6.14 billion. The market revaluation of securities and foreign currency, excluding assets under external management, was negative.As a result of investment activities, as well as due to the volatility of foreign exchange rates and changes in the market value of financial instruments, the amount of accrued investment income for 2025 amounted to KZT1.77 trillion, the return on UAPF pension assets distributed to the accounts of contributors (beneficiaries) for 2025 amounted to 7.43%.. The ECPC's investment portfolio as of January 1, 2026, is as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 89.96%, deposits of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 7.26%, repo transactions – 2.77%, and cash in investment accounts – 0.01%.The ECPC's investment portfolio includes only financial instruments denominated in the national currency. Interest income on securities, including deposits and reverse repo transactions, amounted to KZT67.47 billion. The market revaluation of securities was negative.The accrued investment income for the ECPC for 2025 amounted to KZT45.35 billion, with a return of 5.11% for the period.As a reminder, pension savings are long-term investments. Therefore, it is advisable to analyze investment income over a period of at least one year. In certain periods, a decrease in returns may be observed due to foreign exchange rate volatility, changes in the market value of financial instruments, and the impact of inflation. Diversifying an investment portfolio, whereby income from some instruments offsets temporary losses from others, ensures the safety and sustainable return of pension savings over the long term. For example, investment income has shown stable growth over the past three years, and the return on pension assets exceeds the inflation rate.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan, including issuers, and an overview of investment activities are available on the official UAPF website. Information on the portfolio structure of pension assets formed through the ECPC is also available on the enpf.kz website. Investment portfolio managers The total volume of pension assets under IPM management exceeds KZT88.55 billion.As of January 1, 2026, pension assets under the trust management of Alatau City Invest JSC amounted to KZT14.93 billion.The company's main investments: Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) units – 26.23%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 15.62%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 13.89%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 10.56%, bonds of quasi-public companies of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 10.39%, repo – 6.75%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 5.55%, microfinance organizations – 4.89%, government securities of foreign governments – 2.25%. It should be noted that 67.08% of the portfolio is held in tenge, 31.74% in US dollars, and 1.17% in other currencies.The return on UAPF pension assets for 2025, distributed to contributors (beneficiaries), was 11.22%.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Alatau City Invest JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As of January 1, 2026, pension assets under trust management by Halyk Global Markets JSC amounted to KZT8.14 billion.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: bonds of international financial institutions – 20.71%, reverse repos (up to 90 calendar days) – 18.02%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 14.58%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 14.56%, bonds of quasi-public companies of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 10.17%, equity instruments of foreign issuers (ETF units) – 7.92%, shares and depositary receipts issued by organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 4.93%, corporate bonds of organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 4.12%.Investments in national currency accounted for 62.66% of the portfolio, in US dollars – 37.34%.The return on UAPF pension assets for 2025, distributed among contributors (beneficiaries) accounts, amounted to 9.45%.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by JSC Halyk Global Markets, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As of January 1, 2026, UAPF pension assets held in trust by BCC Invest JSC amounted to KZT10.65 billion.Main investment areas: bonds of Kazakhstan's second-tier banks – 25.31%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 19.41%, bonds of quasi-public companies of Kazakhstan – 16.55%, corporate bonds of Kazakhstan resident issuers – 12.03%, government securities of foreign governments – 9.36%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 8.24%, and repo – 5.94%.Investments in national currency accounted for 65.43% of the portfolio, while those in US dollars accounted for 34.57%.The return on UAPF pension assets for 2025, distributed to contributor (beneficiary) accounts, was 9.93%.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by BCC Invest JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As of January 1, 2026, UAPF pension assets held in trust by Centras Securities JSC amounted to KZT4.44 billion.25.59% are invested in bonds of quasi-public companies of Kazakhstan, 20.97% in repos, 13.85% in bonds of second-tier banks of Kazakhstan, 12.78% in corporate bonds of issuers of Kazakhstan, 11.64% in government securities of the Ministry of Finance of Kazakhstan, 5.78% in US government bonds, 3.23% in shares and depositary receipts of issuers resident in Kazakhstan, and 2.56% in shares and depositary receipts of foreign issuers.Investments in national currency accounted for 71.64% of the portfolio, while those in US dollars accounted for 28.36%.The return on UAPF pension assets for 2025, distributed among contributors (beneficiaries), was 14.66%.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Centras Securities JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website.As of January 1, 2026, pension assets under trust management by Halyk Finance, a subsidiary of Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan, amounted to KZT50.39 billion.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 18.89%, reverse repo (up to 90 calendar days) – 15.03%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 14.75%, microfinance organizations – 13.15%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 6.98%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 5.90%, bonds of quasi-public companies of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 5.44%, units of Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) – 4.90%, shares and depositary receipts of foreign issuers – 8.21%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 2.37%.60.40% of the portfolio is invested in instruments in national currency, 39.60% in US dollars. The return on UAPF pension assets distributed to contributor (beneficiary) accounts for 2025 was 8.32%.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Halyk Finance Subsidiary of Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As a reminder, starting July 1, 2023, contributors may transfer up to 50% of their pension savings through compulsory pension contributions (CPCs) and compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPCs), regardless of the minimum adequacy threshold, to an investment portfolio manager (IPM), choosing such a company independently. Contributors with voluntary pension savings may transfer 100% of them to an IPM.     UAPF was founded on August 22, 2013 on the basis of GNPF APF JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan represented by the State Institution Committee of State Property and Privatization of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Trust management of UAPF pension assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF attracts compulsory pension contributions, employer’s compulsory pension contributions, compulsory occupational pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as carries out enrollment and accounting of voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation for the guaranteed deposit, transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory guarantee of deposits, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", ensures the implementation of pension benefits. The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target requirements, accounting and crediting of target savings (TS) to target savings accounts, payments of TS to their recipients in bank accounts, accounting for returns of TS in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the National Fund for Children program (More details at www.enpf.kz)   [1] Less money in pension contribution and pension benefits payment accountsSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-mendykarin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1153693?lang=kk

GITEX, the world’s largest technology and startup event network, today announced the inaugural GITEX Ai CENTRAL ASIA & CAUCASUS Kazakhstan will take place in Almaty, the country’s largest city, from 4-5 May 2026. The new location puts the event at the centre of the region’s hub for commerce, manufacturing, enterprise, and innovation.Aligning with Kazakhstan’s year of digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI), GITEX Ai CENTRAL ASIA & CAUCASUS Kazakhstan reinforces the country’s intent to be one of world’s most influential technology ecosystems while enabling export growth, stronger partnerships, and increased investment into technology-driven projects.Organised by inD – the global organisers of GITEX events –  and hosted by the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, in partnership with Astana Hub and the Akimat of Almaty, GITEX Ai CENTRAL ASIA & CAUCASUS Kazakhstan will convene global policymakers, frontier-tech enterprises, AI visionaries, cloud and data-infrastructure leaders, fintech disruptors, and the region’s most promising startups to propel the region’s transformation into a competitive digital powerhouse.Zhaslan Madiev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, commented: “Hosting GITEX in Almaty confirms Kazakhstan’s growing role as a regional hub for technology leaders, startups, and investment. For us, this is not just a large-scale event, but a practical instrument to accelerate digital transformation and the adoption of artificial intelligence across the economy and public administration. Our objective is to ensure that this momentum delivers measurable impact — enabling faster market deployment of solutions, increasing productivity, and creating new opportunities for people and businesses across the region.”Darhan Satybaldy, akim of Almaty city, said: “By hosting GITEX in Almaty, we are positioning the city to become an even more influential hub of innovation, commerce and enterprise for the wider Central Asian region. As our local development of frontier technology grows so does the realisation of our national ambition to export it to the rest of the world.”Trixie LohMirmand, CEO of inD, global organiser of GITEX, noted: “Kazakhstan’s leadership has demonstrated remarkable foresight in crafting a digital future rooted in conviction, capability, and socio-economic dividends. Almaty sits at the intersection of the entrepreneurial and innovation vigour ready to bring this vision to life. GITEX in Almaty offers a vantage point from which the world can not only observe the profound industrial and technological rise of Central Asia and the Caucasus but also participate in shaping its evolution.”A Strategic Move to the Country’s Innovation HeartlandWelcoming influential tech stakeholders in Almaty aligns with Kazakhstan’s broader digital strategy and responds directly to the city’s rapid rise as an innovation epicentre. It is home to more than 1,500 startups, and accounts for 50% of the country’s Venture Capitalist (VC) funds and will soon welcome the world-class Qazaqstan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (QAIST), reaffirming its position as the hub where innovation, investments and technical talent thrive. In this setting, GITEX offers unparalleled proximity to the companies, startups, investors, and research institutions shaping Central Asia’s emerging digital-first economy.A New Anchor for the World’s Leading Tech & Investments NetworkCentral Asia and the Caucasus are undergoing a seismic technological shift as digital adoption accelerates, startup ecosystems mature, and governments pursue future-focused transformation agendas. Within this landscape, Kazakhstan emerges as a regional frontrunner; home to Central Asia’s largest hyperscale data centre, more than 90% digitised public services, and flagship initiatives such as the alem.ai international AI centre.GITEX’s arrival in Kazakhstan marks a defining moment for this digital trajectory. With Almaty as the host city, the event becomes a regional anchor for the GITEX network, the world’s largest global ecosystem, which now links Central Asia and the Caucasus to Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Brazil, Germany, India, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Serbia, Singapore, Turkey, and Vietnam.For more information, visit the website: https://shorturl.at/Ejl2CBook your space: https://shorturl.at/X5D5d Pre-register to visit: https://shorturl.at/ifrK1 Download event brochure: https://shorturl.at/xXaNGSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/1156485?lang=kk

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The Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with Professional Accounting Organizations, is implementing the nationwide campaign “People’s Accountant” starting January 5, 2026. The campaign is aimed at supporting entrepreneurs and improving the quality of accounting and tax reporting.The campaign will run until June 30, 2026. Its main format is free offline consultations at the offices of the State Revenue Departments in regional centers, as well as in the cities of Astana, Almaty, and Shymkent.In January–February, consultations are held three times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) from 10:00 to 13:00. Starting from March 2026, they will be held twice a week. The schedule and addresses are published on the official websites and social media pages of the Committee of State Revenues (KGR), Regional State Revenue Departments (DGR), and Local State Revenue Departments (UGD). Reception areas are marked with signs reading “People’s Accountant.”Employees of the state revenue authorities and more than 120 accredited professional accountants are involved in the campaign.Since the launch of the campaign:More than 17,500 taxpayers have received consultations;Over 160 interviews have been conducted;Around 2,500 publications have appeared in mass media, TV, radio, and social networks;163 video testimonials have been collected, including from bloggers and influencers.The live dialogue format has proven effective: taxpayers receive practical explanations on accounting, tax reporting, and working with information systems.Within the campaign, taxpayers are provided consultations on:Choosing the optimal tax regime and transition period issues;Tax benefits and deductions under special tax regimes;Issuing electronic invoices;VAT thresholds, registration and deregistration for VAT under special and general tax regimes;Permitted types of activities for the self-employed;Procedures for fulfilling tax obligations, and much more.The “People’s Accountant” campaign continues.Entrepreneurs and citizens are invited to take advantage of the opportunity to receive free professional consultations and improve their tax literacy. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/1153481?lang=kk

В рамках празднования Всемирного дня выборов во всех библиотеках города были оформлены тематические книжные выставки, посвящённые избирательному праву и гражданской ответственности.Экспозиции познакомили посетителей с литературой о выборах, основах демократии, Конституции Республики Казахстан, правах и обязанностях граждан, а также с историей становления избирательной системы в Республике Казахстан. Представленные издания помогают читателям лучше понять значение участия в выборах и роль каждого человека в развитии общества и государства.Книжные выставки стали не только источником полезной информации, но и площадкой для размышлений о важности осознанного выбора, активной гражданской позиции и уважения к демократическим ценностям. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-ridder/press/news/details/1153449?lang=kk

The Unified Accumulative Pension Fund (UAPF) provides a variety of services to Kazakhstanis digitally and continues to develop them, adapting to client needs. The 24/7 availability of the Fund's services on its website and mobile app is a key factor in increasing depositor interest.                   From January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, the Fund provided 43.3 million services to the population. Of these, 27.2 million were provided electronically, and 14.7 million were automated. Thus, the share of automated, electronic, and remote services amounted to 97.9% of the total. A total of 928,700 services were provided in person, including 904,500 directly at the Fund's offices.As a reminder, all pension accounts are opened with the UAPF automatically upon receipt of the first contribution. Targeted requirements are also automatically accrued for citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the age of 18, and targeted savings accounts (TSAs) are opened to record and pay out targeted savings to adult recipients of targeted savings under the National Fund for Children program. During the reporting period, the total number of automatically opened individual pension savings accounts (IPSAs) for all types of individual pension contributions, as well as notional pension savings accounts (NPSAs) for recording employer’s compulsory pension contributions (ECPCs) transferred by employers from their own funds, and targeted savings accounts (TSAs opened to record and pay out targeted savings to recipients of targeted savings under the National Fund for Children program) amounted to 1.5 million.Receiving statements from IPSA, NPSA, and TSA remains the most popular service. Since the beginning of the year, 29.3 million statements have been issued for all account types, 24.9 million of which were issued electronically and 3.7 million automatically. UAPF reminds that receiving account information through your personal account is the most convenient, reliable, and efficient way to monitor your pension savings. The service operates online 24/7, allowing you to receive up-to-date information at any time and from anywhere. Account information is available not only through the UAPF mobile app and personal account on the UAPF website, but also through the egov.kz portal or the e-government mobile app. This provides additional convenience for users who prefer to interact with government services through a unified platform. UAPF notes that, starting in 2025, the annual automatic mailing of statements will no longer be provided. However, receiving information on the status of pension savings by mail is still possible by submitting a request to the UAPF address.In addition to receiving statements in their personal account on the website and in the mobile app, contributors (beneficiaries) can use services such as making changes and additions to their details, obtaining a certificate of account availability, submitting an application for pension benefits due to the establishment of a Group 1 or 2 disability for life or upon reaching the age of 50 through voluntary pension contributions, tracking the status of a payment application, transferring a portion of pension savings to an investment portfolio manager (IPM), projecting a future pension using a pension calculator, etc. Over the past year, 85,700 contributor applications for the transfer of a portion of their pension savings to IPM trust management were accepted, 82,900 of which were in electronic format.A total of 132,900 applications for account details changes for 2025 were received, 124,300 of which were submitted at the Fund's offices.When seeking services from UAPF specialists, contributors typically receive additional consultations and advice on savings management. As part of outreach efforts, 51,300 road shows were held, attended by 1.0 million people. 43,000 materials were published in the media based on UAPF announcements.The number of contributor and beneficiary inquiries received through feedback channels (call center, website consultations, instant messaging, social media, and other communication channels) amounted to 524,000.As a reminder, any company can request a presentation and consultation on the funded pension system at its office by contacting the Fund through its website or mobile app.UAPF consulting services are available via messaging apps (chatbot on WhatsApp and Viber 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.   UAPF was founded on August 22, 2013 on the basis of GNPF APF JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan represented by the State Institution Committee of State Property and Privatization of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Trust management of UAPF pension assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF attracts compulsory pension contributions, employer’s compulsory pension contributions, compulsory occupational pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as carries out enrollment and accounting of voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation for the guaranteed deposit, transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory guarantee of deposits, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", ensures the implementation of pension benefits. The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target requirements, accounting and crediting of target savings (TS) to target savings accounts, payments of TS to their recipients in bank accounts, accounting for returns of TS in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the National Fund for Children program (More details at www.enpf.kz)    Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-mendykarin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1153705?lang=kk

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.

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.

A number of important innovations of the new draft Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan were presented as part of the constitutional reform planned for 2026. The draft Constitution clearly establishes the secular nature of the state and clearly separates religion from the state. In addition, it is intended to establish the secular nature of education and upbringing, and this direction is aimed at creating a system based on modern and neutral values in the upbringing of the younger generation. Among the new norms, marriage is defined as a voluntary and equal union of a man and a woman, and the protection of the family institution and traditional values is ensured at the highest legal level. These changes are aimed at strengthening the rule of law, ensuring social stability, and protecting the fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens.

Within the framework of the new Constitution of Kazakhstan, an important institutional reform is being implemented aimed at modernizing the country's legislative system. One of the main mechanisms is the creation of a new unicameral Parliament, the Kurultai. The new Parliament consists of 145 deputies with expanded powers. The term of office of deputies is set at five years, which will ensure stability and continuity of legislative activity. A proportional electoral system is used when forming the Constitutional Assembly. This approach enhances the role of political parties and contributes to the development of their human resources. At the same time, the institutional weight of parties increases, and political forces become more accountable to society. These changes are aimed at increasing the efficiency of representative government, strengthening political competition, and qualitatively protecting public interests at the legislative level.

Chairman of the kegen district maslikhat Nugman Almasbek Nukerbanovich reported on the work done in 2025 to the residents of the Buckthorn rural district.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kegen-shyrganak/press/news/details/1153361?lang=kk

On February 2, an educational hour on the topic “ nature is our common home” was held in the bastau rural library with students of the 1st grade in order to form an ecological culture. Purpose: expansion of students ' understanding of the values of love for the environment; education of nature protection, love of land, kindness, kindness, love for Mother Nature; development of creative abilities, ability to do good, thinking, ability to express their thoughts freely. 1st grade students openly express their opinion about natureSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-samar-bastaushy/press/news/details/1153370?lang=kk

2026, a regular meeting of the Ust-Kamenogorsk City Public Council was held, during which topical issues related to the city's activities and the interests of its residents were considered.During the meeting, draft regulatory legal acts were considered. The members of the Public Council supported the proposal of the Department of Physical Culture, Sports and Tourism to approve a zero rate of tourist contribution for foreigners in 2026 in order to attract domestic and foreign tourists.The Rules for ensuring the repayment of funds to the owners of apartments and non-residential premises related to the repair and replacement of elevators, as well as major repairs of apartment buildings, were also approved. It was noted that previously there were no such rules, which made it impossible to provide citizens with appropriate support. The adoption of these rules creates an opportunity to receive assistance from the budget.In addition, issues of public interest were considered. In particular, the situation related to the possible termination of gas refueling in gas distribution units was discussed. It is noted that the main reasons for the termination of contracts are the low tariff and the unsatisfactory technical condition of the equipment. In this regard, it is proposed to send an appeal to the akimat of Ust-Kamenogorsk with a request to consider the issue of establishing a new tariff. The Akimat of the city, together with the authorized bodies, is working on possible ways to solve the problem of gas supply, including pricing issues and the technical condition of the equipment. It was noted that there are 81 gas tanks in the city, all of which are in need of major repairs. The Public Council recommended that the Department of Housing and Communal Services, Passenger Transport and Highways comprehensively study this issue, carry out the necessary calculations of repair costs, and also work out possible alternatives, including switching houses to electric stoves. Among other things, it was instructed to determine the cost of equipping one house with electric stoves, the required amount of replacement of cable lines, the estimated burden on residents per apartment, the number of affected apartments, the cost of equipment, as well as the number of citizens belonging to socially vulnerable segments of the population. It is also recommended to prepare a consolidated analytical note with the involvement of other structural divisions of the akimat and send an appropriate appeal to the mayor of the city in order to prevent social tension.The issue of implementing the recommendations of the Public Council on cleaning streets and sidewalks of the city in winter was also considered. Due to the incomplete implementation of these recommendations earlier, the issue was reviewed again. There has been an increase in the number of organizations involved in the winter maintenance of the city. In the winter period of 2025-2026, 182 units of equipment were involved, including equipment from the Taza Oskemen Nuclear Power Plant and subcontractors. At the same time, attention was drawn to continuing problems, including insufficient awareness of the public about the conditions of tenders and the unsatisfactory condition of sidewalk cleaning in the areas of Ablaketka and the Left Bank.Reports from representatives of relevant organizations were heard on all the issues considered. During the discussion, the members of the Public Council made suggestions and recommendations, which will be sent to the authorized bodies for further consideration and implementation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ukmaslihat/press/news/details/1153407?lang=kk

On December 24, a New Year’s celebration on behalf of the Head of State was organized at the Kazakh Theater for children who arrived from all parts of our region. Nearly 300 children from various districts enjoyed the fairy tale “The Magical Christmas Tree” and took part in the interactive entertainment program “Play! Think!”. The engaging performance by the theater actors delighted the young audience. This meaningful event on the eve of the holiday filled every heart with warmth and joy.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-madeniet/press/news/details/1153249?lang=kk

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Заместитель Премьер-министра – министр национальной экономики Серик Жумангарин провел встречу с постоянным заместителем Премьер-министра Социалистической Республики Вьетнам Нгуеном Хоа Бинем.В ходе переговоров отмечено, что за более чем 30 лет между Казахстаном и Вьетнамом последовательно развивается политический диалог и укрепляется межправительственное и межпарламентское взаимодействие. По словам Серика Жумангарина, лидерами двух стран задан четкий вектор на дальнейшее углубление сотрудничества, прежде всего в сферах торговли, инвестиций, транспорта и логистики, АПК и информационных технологий. Казахстан нацелен на двукратное увеличение взаимного товарооборота к 2026 году и готов направить в середине текущего года торгово-экономическую миссию во Вьетнам.Отмечено, что Казахстан впервые за восемь лет экспортировал во Вьетнам более 15 тыс. тонн пшеницы. В 2025 году были запущены первые прямые комбинированные поставки казахстанского зерна с использованием мультимодальной логистики без перегрузки контейнеров, что позволило сократить сроки и затраты на доставку. Этот опыт рассматривается как важный шаг в позиционировании Казахстана в качестве надежного поставщика продовольствия в страны Юго-Восточной Азии.Экспортный потенциал также может быть расширен за счет муки, мясной и молочной продукции, а также масличных культур. В этой связи казахстанская сторона предложила активизировать согласование Соглашения о сотрудничестве в области ветеринарии и подписать его в рамках второго заседания подкомитета по сельскому хозяйству.В транспортно-логистической сфере вьетнамским партнерам предложено шире использовать инфраструктуру Транскаспийского международного транспортного маршрута («Средний коридор»), который позволяет сократить сроки доставки грузов в 3-4 раза по сравнению с южным морским маршрутом. Казахстан выразил готовность создавать оптимальные логистические условия и развивать совместные проекты, в том числе в легкой промышленности и автомобилестроении.Также отмечено, что в 2026 году планируется запуск регулярных рейсов VietJet Air по маршруту Ханой – Алматы – Прага. В этой связи предложено рассмотреть возможность открытия прямого авиасообщения между Астаной и Ханоем, а также восстановления рейса Алматы – Хошимин.Инвестиционное сотрудничество между двумя странами получает новое развитие. В Казахстане реализуется ряд проектов с участием вьетнамского капитала, включая строительство туристского комплекса Ak Bulak Village в Алматинской области и завода по производству продуктов питания в индустриальной зоне «Арна» города Конаев с объемом инвестиций $90 млн.Стороны подчеркнули ключевую роль Межправительственной комиссии по торгово-экономическому и научно-техническому сотрудничеству и договорились рассмотреть проведение ее очередного заседания в июне–июле текущего года. Также предложено в этом году подписать Меморандум о создании Казахстанско-вьетнамского делового совета.Нгуен Хоа Бинь отметил традиционно дружественный характер отношений между Казахстаном и Вьетнамом и подтвердил заинтересованность в дальнейшем расширении сотрудничества, включая межрегиональное взаимодействие. Он поддержал инициативы по развитию «Среднего коридора», а также выразил интерес к изучению казахстанского опыта по развитию Международного финансового центра «Астана» в контексте создания финансового центра в Хошимине.По итогам встречи вьетнамская сторона поддержала создание Казахстанско-вьетнамского делового совета и отметила значительный потенциал для дальнейшего наращивания объемов взаимной торговли.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1153238?lang=kk

Vienna, 26-30 January 2026 - The Kazakh delegation took part in a session of the Ad Hoc Committee to elaborate the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime.The session, which brought together representatives of states, international and regional organizations, as well as institutions of the civil expert community, was devoted to the preparation of the Rules of Procedure of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime.During the general statements, Mr. Azamat Kaliaskarov, Head of the Cybercrime Unit of the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan, reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to the goals and principles of the Convention and emphasized the importance of developing balanced, transparent, and inclusive procedural rules that take into account the interests of all States Parties.On the sidelines of the session, a meeting was held between the delegation of Kazakhstan and Mr. Glen Prichard, Chief of the Cybercrime and Technology Section of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. The meeting addressed current issues of cooperation between Kazakhstan and UNODC, as well as organizational and procedural matters related to the subsequent stages of the entry into force and implementation of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-vienna/press/news/details/1153155?lang=kk

Riyadh, February 2, 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Saudi Arabia Madiyar Menilbekov held a meeting with the Chairman of the Gulf Research Center and prominent regional expert, Abdulaziz Sager.During the meeting, the Ambassador informs his interlocutor on the key priorities outlined in President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s address at the 5th Session of the National Kurultai, as well as on the large-scale constitutional reforms to be put forward for a nationwide referendum.M.Menilbekov provided detailed information on the transition to a unicameral Parliament, the introduction of the position of Vice-President, and the establishment of the People’s Council of Kazakhstan.For his part, A.Sager expressed interest in Kazakhstan’s constitutional reforms and gave a positive assessment of the country’s political and socio-economic modernization processes. He noted that these reforms would become one of the most significant political milestones in Kazakhstan’s history.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riyadh/press/news/details/1153174?lang=kk

Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Morocco Saulekul Sailaukyzy held a meeting with Rabat Mayor Fatiha El Moudni.The two sides reviewed progress on implementing the 2024-2027 Roadmap between Astana and Rabat, which covers a wide spectrum of areas ranging from trade, economic and environmental collaboration to cultural exchanges.Discussions touched on urban planning, housing development, green spaces, tourism, and smart city solutions. Both parties underscored the importance of maintaining regular dialogue and arranging mutual visits to share best practices.A separate topic was dedicated to cooperation in the cultural sphere. The Kazakh diplomat outlined plans for a large-scale Nauryz celebration in Rabat, bringing together representatives from Astana Governorate and Kazakh artists to showcase Kazakh traditions, cuisine, and music to Moroccan audiences.Fatiha El Moudni praised the growing bilateral relationship and Kazakhstan's reform progress. The Rabat Mayor indicated her intent to visit Astana this year to explore Kazakhstan’s experience and further advance the twin town relationship with the Kazakh capital established in 2023.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-rabat/press/news/details/1153146?lang=kk