Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/1250674?lang=ru

With a view to enhancing the activities of the Kazakhstan–Israel Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, an online meeting of the Co-Chairpersons of the Commission was held on June 8 of this year between Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan Zhaslan Madiyev and Minister at the Ministry of Finance of the State of Israel Ze’ev Elkin.The main focus of the discussion was the preparation for the next session of the Intergovernmental Commission, scheduled to take place in Israel later this year, tentatively in November.The interlocutors noted the high level of intensity and substantive nature of bilateral contacts, particularly the recent visits to Astana by Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar, accompanied by a high-level business delegation, and by President Isaac Herzog, who was accompanied by the heads of leading governmental agencies and companies in the fields of innovation, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.Special attention was paid to issues related to the expansion of the bilateral legal and regulatory framework, as well as to the implementation of joint projects and initiatives, primarily in such priority areas as digitalization, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, water resources management, high-tech agriculture, healthcare, and others.The parties concurred that the Intergovernmental Commission remains one of the key mechanisms for advancing the bilateral agenda. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-tel-aviv/press/news/details/1250679?lang=ru

The National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan has completed its annual technical inspection of weapons and military equipment. The inspection was conducted in accordance with the combat and operational training plan for the current year.Over the course of several days, specialists assessed the technical condition of armored vehicles and special-purpose equipment, checking their completeness, external condition, and readiness to perform service and combat missions. Particular attention was paid to the availability and proper maintenance of operational documentation.For law enforcement units, the technical reliability of weapons and military equipment is of critical importance. It directly affects the mobility of units, the efficiency of mission execution, and the safety of National Guard personnel while carrying out their duties.During the inspection, specialists thoroughly examined each piece of equipment and verified compliance with the established requirements for its operation and maintenance. This systematic approach makes it possible to identify and eliminate potential deficiencies in a timely manner, ensuring a high level of technical readiness.Regular inspections help maintain weapons and military equipment in proper working condition, promote greater responsibility among personnel for entrusted assets, and strengthen military discipline. Press Service of the National GuardMinistry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1250671?lang=ru

As of June 1, 2026, the pension savings of Kazakhstanis exceeded 27.67 trillion tenge, an increase of 4.33 trillion tenge (or 18.6%) over the past 12 months.The bulk of pension savings are funds formed through compulsory pension contributions (CPCs), which reached 25.81 trillion tenge. Over the 12 months, they increased by 3.93 trillion tenge (or 18.0%).Pension savings formed through compulsoryoccupational pension contributions (COPCs) amounted to 754.69 billion tenge, an increase of 13.3% over the 12 months.The volume of voluntary pension contributions (VPC) also increased: as of June 1, 2026, it reached 10.13 billion tenge, representing a 19.8% increase over the 12 months.Pension savings generated through employer’s compulsory pension contributions (ECPCs), which have been deposited into contributors' (beneficiaries') pension accounts since January 1, 2024, continue to grow. As of June 1, 2026, their volume exceeded 1,097.48 billion tenge, 2.6 times higher than the previous year. IncomesThe total savings volume is provided by pension contributions and investment income. In the first five months of 2026, 1,487.96 billion tenge in contributions were received into individual and notional pension savings accounts, an increase of 14.4% (or 186.95 billion tenge) compared to the same period last year.As of June 1, 2026, 1,143.82 billion tenge were received into individual pension savings accounts (IPSA) for the purpose of recording the compulsory pension contributions (CPC) (a 6.9% increase compared to the same period last year), 63.14 billion tenge were received into the compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPC) (a 10.3% increase), and 815.51 million tenge were received as VPC). ECPC for the year totaled 280.19 billion tenge.Net investment income received in contributors' accounts since the beginning of the year, as of 01.06.2026, amounted to 834.86 billion tenge. Benefits and TransfersBenefits for all types of contributions and transfers to insurance companies from the UAPF for January-May 2026 reached 693.53 billion tenge.The volume of old-age benefits amounted to 115.37 billion tenge. The average monthly scheduled payment from the UAPF upon reaching retirement age was 38,890 tenge.Lump-sum pension benefit payments (LSPBP) for housing improvements and medical treatment since the beginning of 2026 amounted to 307.75 billion tenge, inheritance payments amounted to 47.55 billion tenge, payments related to permanent residence outside the Republic of Kazakhstan amounted to 17.54 billion tenge, payments to persons with disabilities amounted to 1.48 billion tenge, and funeral payments amounted to 3.93 billion tenge.A total of 199.91 billion tenge was transferred to insurance companies. IPSA NumberThe total number of pension accounts in the UAPF as of June 1, 2026, was 18.68 million (an increase of 1.09 million or 6.2% over the 12 months). The number of individual pension account contributors (beneficiaries) in the UAPF as of June 1, 2026, was 12.78 million, of which 11.34 million were of CPC, 781,880 - COPC and 460,210 - VPC. It should be noted that the total number of accounts for recording the compulsory pension contributions (11.34 million) also includes accounts of beneficiaries who have permanently resided outside the country but have not applied for their savings, deceased contributors whose heirs have not formalized the inheritance of their pension savings, military personnel who transferred to full state pension provision in 2016, and other categories of contributors (beneficiaries) whose accounts should not receive contributions under Kazakhstani law.The number of notional pension accounts in the UAPF recording information on received ECPC totaled 5.90 million. All up-to-date statistical data on pension assets is available on the enpf.kz website in the "Statistics and Analytics" section.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-rudnyi-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1250650?lang=ru

On 29 June 2026, the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Holy See took part in the solemn Holy Mass held at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican on the occasion of the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, patrons of the City of Rome and the Diocese of Rome.The Holy Mass was presided over by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. The ceremony included the traditional bestowal of the pallium on newly appointed metropolitan archbishops.In his homily, Pope Leo XIV placed particular emphasis on unity, mutual respect, solidarity, dialogue and responsibility for the common good, underlining the importance of strengthening peace and harmony in the contemporary world.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-vatican/press/news/details/1250643?lang=ru

His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, received His Excellency Arman Isagaliyev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the State of Qatar, on the occasion of the conclusion of his diplomatic tenure in the country.During the meeting, His Highness the Amir decorated the Ambassador with the prestigious Al Wajbah Decoration in recognition of his significant role and efforts in enhancing and developing bilateral relations between the two countries, wishing him continued success in his future duties.For his part, Ambassador Isagaliyev expressed his profound gratitude and appreciation to His Highness the Amir for this high honor and for the immense support extended to him by the Government of Qatar throughout his mission.The two sides noted with satisfaction that bilateral relations have reached the level of a strategic partnership, reaffirming their shared commitment to further expanding and deepening cooperation across various sectors.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-doha/press/news/details/1250616?lang=ru

       From June 25 to 27, 2026, a delegation from the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan participated in the 147th and 148th sessions of the Council of the World Customs Organization (WCO), held at the Organization’s headquarters in Brussels (Kingdom of Belgium).     The Kazakh delegation was led by Zhandos Duisembiev, Chairman of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan.     During the sessions, WCO member states addressed key issues related to the development of international customs cooperation, the improvement of customs administration, the digital transformation of customs services, the facilitation of legitimate international trade, the strengthening of global supply chain security, and the enhancement of efforts to combat customs offenses.      On the sidelines of the sessions, the Chair of the Customs Cooperation Committee held a series of bilateral meetings with WCO Secretary-General Ian Saunders, the leadership of the WCO Secretariat, as well as the heads and representatives of the customs administrations of Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Turkey, the Republic of Korea, Estonia, and Japan.      The parties discussed prospects for developing bilateral and multilateral cooperation, exchanging expertise in the areas of customs administration, risk management, and staff training, as well as implementing joint projects and initiatives within the framework of the World Customs Organization.       Kazakhstan’s participation in the work of the WCO Council served as yet another confirmation of the country’s commitment to strengthening international customs cooperation and developing practical collaboration with foreign customs administrations.      A key outcome of the session was the election of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the WCO Finance Committee for the 2026 - 2027 fiscal year. This decision reflects the high level of trust placed in Kazakhstan by the member states of the “East” subgroup of the European Region and serves as recognition of Kazakhstan’s active participation in the activities of the World Customs Organization.       Kazakhstan’s accession to the Finance Committee will enable our country to participate directly in the consideration of issues related to the Organization’s budgetary policy, the allocation of financial resources, and the improvement of its operational mechanisms, and will also strengthen Kazakhstan’s role in the development of international customs cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd/press/news/details/1250603?lang=ru

On June 29, 2026, a roundtable discussion was held with the participation of entities engaged in foreign economic activity.During the meeting, key issues arising in the course of foreign economic activity were examined, and potential solutions were discussed. Furthermore, participants exchanged views on the practical application of current legal requirements, presented proposals, and discussed relevant aspects of cooperation.The issues raised during the meeting will be addressed within the framework of applicable legislation, and work on their review and resolution will continue.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-shymkent/press/news/details/1250595?lang=ru

ANNOUNCEMENT UAPF has provided over 24.5 million services to contributors since the beginning of the year The Unified Accumulative Pension Fund (UAPF) plays a key role in the country's pension system, providing citizens with reliable tools for saving for retirement. UAPF provides a variety of digital services to Kazakhstanis and continues to develop them, adapting to customer needs. The 24/7 availability of the Fund's services on its website and mobile app is a key factor in increasing contributor interest.Over the five months from January 1, 2026, to May 31, 2026, 24.7 million services were provided to the public. Of these, 14.3 million were provided electronically, and 9.9 million were automated. Thus, the share of automated, electronic, and remote services amounted to 98.7% of the total. 322,100 services were provided in person, including more than 313,400 directly at the Fund's offices.As a reminder, all pension accounts are opened automatically in the UAPF upon receipt of the first contribution. Targeted requirements are also automatically accrued to citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan under 18 years of age, and targeted savings accounts (TSA) 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 compulsory pension contributions (CPCs), notional pension accounts (NPSAs) for recording compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPCs) paid by employers from their own funds, and targeted savings accounts (TSAs, opened to record and pay targeted savings to recipients of targeted savings under the National Fund for Children program) amounted to 891,700.Getting statements from IPSAs, NPSAs, and TSAs remains the most popular service. Since the beginning of the year, more than 15.0 million statements have been issued for all account types, 13.3 million of which were electronic and 1.5 million statements were issued automatically. The UAPF reminds that accessing account status information through your personal account is the most convenient, reliable, and timely 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 status information is available not only through the UAPF mobile app and your 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 single platform. UAPF notes that, starting in 2025, the annual automatic mailing of statements will no longer be provided. However, receiving information on pension savings by mail is still possible upon 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 account 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 benefit application, transferring a portion of their pension savings to an investment portfolio manager (IPM), calculating a projected future pension using a pension calculator, etc. Over the past period, 38.7 thousand contributor applications for transferring a portion of their pension savings to IPM trust management were accepted, the majority of which were in electronic format.During the reporting period, 46.7 thousand applications for changing account details were accepted, of which approximately 44.0 thousand were submitted at the Fund's offices.When seeking a service from UAPF specialists, contributors typically receive additional consultations and advice on savings management. As part of outreach efforts, 25,100 roadside presentations were held, attended by 505,100 people. The number of materials published in the media based on UAPF announcements amounted to 17,000.The number of inquiries received from contributors and beneficiaries through feedback channels (call center, website consultations, instant messaging, social media, and other communication channels) amounted to 192,500.As a reminder, any company can request an on-site presentation and consultation on the funded pension system by simply calling the call center at 1418 or through the Fund's website or mobile app.UAPF consulting services can be obtained through instant messengers (chat bot in WhatsApp and Viber at +7 777 000 14 18), call center at 1418 (free call within Kazakhstan), on the corporate website enpf.kz, as well as on the official UAPF pages on social networks Instagram, Facebook, VKontakte, Telegram, 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/vko-altai/press/news/details/1250537?lang=ru

The ENPF presents a report on the investment of pension savings as of June 1, 2026The ENPF JSC (the ENPF, the Fund) presents a report on the management of pension assets by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NBRK) and investment portfolio managers (IPM) on the enpf.kz website in the "Statistics and Analytics - Investment Management of Pension Assets" section.The total volume of pension assets managed by the NBRK and IPMs as of June 1, 2026, amounted to 27,630.11 billion tenge. As of this date, the ENPF's pension assets held in trust by the NBRK, formed through mandatory pension contributions (MPCs), mandatory professional pension contributions (MPPCs), and voluntary pension contributions (VPCs), amounted to approximately 26,424.41 billion tenge. The volume of pension assets formed through mandatory employer pension contributions (MPPC) held in trust by the NBRK is 1,095.72 billion tenge.Pension assets under the management of the MPPC amounted to 105.88 billion tenge.Investment portfolio of pension assets managed by the NBRKAs the trustee of the ENPF pension assets, the NBRK pursues a balanced investment policy: it invests in various types of financial instruments, diversifying the portfolio by currency, country, sector, and issuer.According to information provided by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the main investment areas for pension assets formed through mandatory pension contributions, mandatory pension contributions, and extended pension contributions, as of June 1, 2026, are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 43.38%, bonds of quasi-state companies – 8.18%, deposits of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 3.12%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 2.57%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 2.07%, government securities of foreign countries – 1.62%, and microfinance organizations – 1.13%.37.65% of assets are invested through index management. This approach involves forming an investment portfolio focused on a benchmark portfolio, which is a set of securities reflecting the investor's strategic interests. The return on the benchmark portfolio serves as a metric for assessing management effectiveness. The benchmark portfolio uses indices developed and monitored by leading global financial companies or the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan manages index assets both independently and with the involvement of foreign management companies in specific areas, including subportfolios of developed and developing country bonds, corporate bonds, and stocks.The investment portfolio, broken down by the currencies in which the financial instruments acquired through the OPV, OPV, and DPV are denominated, as of June 1, 2026, is as follows: investments in national currency account for 58.94%, and investments in US dollars account for 41.06% of the pension asset portfolio.As a result of investments, interest income on securities, including deposits and reverse repo transactions, amounted to 928.70 billion tenge; income from assets under external management, including those adjusted for exchange rate revaluation, amounted to 42.48 billion tenge; income from the market revaluation of securities amounted to 9.76 billion tenge; and other income amounted to 2.90 billion tenge.The market revaluation of securities invested in foreign currency was negative.Accrued investment income for the last 12 months from June 2025 to May 2026 amounted to approximately 2.71 trillion tenge, with a return of 11.46% for this period.The investment portfolio of the OPVR as of June 1, 2026, is as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 87.69%, repo transactions – 10.52%, NBRK deposits – 1.78%, and cash in investment accounts – 0.01%.The investment portfolio from the OPVR includes only financial instruments denominated in the national currency. Interest income on securities, including deposits and reverse repo transactions, amounted to 55.62 billion tenge. The revaluation of securities brought investors 1.95 billion tenge.As of June 1, 2026, accrued investment income over the past 12 months amounted to 115.29 billion tenge, with a return of 17.12% for the period. A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by the NBRK, including issuers and an overview of investment activities, is available on the official website of the ENPF. Information on the portfolio structure for pension assets formed through the OPVR is also available on the enpf.kz website.Investment Portfolio ManagersThe total volume of pension assets under the management of the UPIM is 109.98 billion tenge.As of June 1, 2026, pension assets under the trust management of Alatau City Invest JSC amounted to 17.53 billion tenge.The company's main investments: Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) units - 29.90%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 15.45%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 11.99%, government securities of foreign states - 9.11%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 8.93%, bondsSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/social-abay/press/news/details/1266052?lang=ru

On 25 June 2026, a Memorandum on the Mutual Recognition and Exchange of Driver’s Licenses was signed between the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Interior of the United Arab Emirates.The purpose of the Memorandum is to ensure the mutual recognition of driver’s licenses and to simplify the administrative procedures for exchanging them for citizens who permanently reside in the territory of the other state.Please note that the simplified procedure applies only to:Category B (passenger cars);Subcategory B1 (light three- and four-wheeled vehicles), in accordance with the equivalent categories established under the legislation of both countries.Citizens of Kazakhstan who obtained their first driver’s license in the UAE may exchange it for a Kazakh national driver’s license. They are not required to complete driving school training again or pass a practical driving test. Only the theoretical examination must be passed.The Memorandum is concluded for an indefinite period and enters into force 30 calendar days after its signing, i.e., on 25 July 2026.Requirements for Exchanging a Driver’s LicenseApplicants must:hold a valid residence permit;present a valid driver’s license;meet the minimum age requirement (at least 18 years old);provide a notarized or officially certified translation of the driver’s license;undergo a medical examination and obtain a medical certificate (including an Eye Test);comply with any other requirements established by the legislation of the receiving state.After the exchange, the applicant retains their national driver’s license.Important: The practical implementation of the Memorandum will begin only after it officially enters into force, namely on 25 July 2026.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-abudhabi/press/news/details/1250530?lang=ru

Budapest, 23 June 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Hungary Abzal Saparbekuly met with Mr. András Nagy, owner of Tapétagyár Kft. and Chairman of the Hungarian Construction and Interior Design Association, as well as Ms. Irina Sech, representative of the company.During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for cooperation in the fields of construction, interior design and finishing materials.Representatives of the Hungarian company expressed their interest in entering the Kazakh market, as well as their readiness to implement joint projects with Kazakh partners. In addition, the parties considered the development potential of Kazakhstan’s construction and design sectors, opportunities for introducing modern interior solutions, and issues related to the exchange of experience in this field.Following the meeting, the parties expressed their readiness to continue cooperation and further explore possible areas of partnership.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-budapest/press/news/details/1250532?lang=ru

Kazakhstanis' investment income exceeded 2.8 trillion tenge over the 12 months.Investors' investment income is generated through the management of pension assets by the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBRK) and private investment portfolio managers (PIMs).Based on the NBRK's investment activities in managing pension assets generated by mandatory pension contributions (MPCs), mandatory professional pension contributions (MPPCs), and voluntary pension contributions (VPCs), the accrued investment income for the last 12 months from June 2025 to May 2026 amounted to approximately 2.71 trillion tenge, with a return of 11.46% over this period.For pension assets formed through mandatory employer pension contributions (MPEC), accrued investment income as of June 1, 2026, over the past 12 months amounted to 115.29 billion tenge, with a return of 17.12% for this period.It is important to note that the return on pension assets for individual short-term periods is not an indicator of their management effectiveness, as income in the form of remuneration on financial instruments and other transactions accrued over a short period does not always cover fluctuations in the value of securities and exchange rates over a given period. Therefore, it is advisable to objectively analyze the amount of investment income over a longer period.The accrued investment return since the inception of the funded pension system in 1998 as of June 1, 2026, with a cumulative total of 1,095.39%, with inflation for the entire period at 986.70%.As of June 1, 2026, the net investment income earned by the NBRK since April 1, 2014 (following the consolidation of pension assets into the ENPF) amounted to 10.94 trillion tenge. Taking into account payments made, its share of the total pension savings of depositors (recipients) is 41.2%, demonstrating the significant role of investment activity in the structure of citizens' savings.As a reminder, depositors have the right to transfer a portion of their pension assets (up to 50% of pension savings from the mandatory pension fund (OPV), the mandatory pension fund (OPV), and up to 100% of pension savings from the voluntary pension fund (DPF)) to a private investment portfolio manager (PIM) that meets the regulator's requirements.Depositors can choose one of three investment portfolios within which the PIM operates:• the Ki (12) portfolio, which is suitable for all depositors, regardless of age. The minimum return on this portfolio is assessed over the past 12 months;• The Ki (36) portfolio, which is designed for those with at least three years left until retirement. The minimum return is calculated based on a 36-month period;• The Ki (60) portfolio, which is designed for investors with a long-term horizon (more than 13 years until retirement). The minimum return is calculated based on a 60-month period.The entire investment management and pension asset accounting system is transparent: each investor can view their investment income in their personal account on the enpf.kz website or in the mobile app.Information on the investment management of ENPF pension assets and the financial instruments in which ENPF pension assets are invested is published on the official ENPF website (www.enpf.kz) in the "Statistics and Analytics/Investment Management of Pension Assets" section, as well as on the invest.enpf.kz portal.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/social-abay/press/news/details/1266042?lang=ru

Budapest, 23 June 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Hungary Abzal Saparbekuly met with Mr. Tamás Jakkel, President of the International Canine Federation (FCI).During the meeting, the Ambassador expressed his gratitude to Mr. Jakkel for his support in promoting and popularising Kazakhstan’s national dog breeds at the international level.The parties exchanged views on cooperation in the field of cynology, the preservation of national dog breeds, as well as the further strengthening of the international status of the Kazakh Tazy breed.It should be noted that on 3 September 2024, the International Canine Federation officially recognised the Kazakh Tazy breed on a provisional basis and confirmed Kazakhstan as the country of origin of the breed. This decision marked an important historic step in preserving national heritage and promoting the Kazakh Tazy worldwide.At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their readiness to continue contacts in this area and to develop cooperation in promoting Kazakhstan’s national dog breeds on the international stage.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-budapest/press/news/details/1250523?lang=ru

Today, during a working visit to the Syrdarya District, Murat Ergeshbayev, the regional akim, inspected the work of Besaryk Children's and Youth Sports School No. 12. The sports complex offers judo, boxing, and taekwondo clubs. Currently, 180 students regularly participate in sports there. The facility employs 18 staff members.The regional governor then met with residents in the village's central square, where he inspected the small production center and the village community center.After listening to public suggestions, he focused on further development work and future plans for Besaryk.At the initiative of Head of State Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich, the "Auyl Amanaty" program, aimed at improving the quality of life and well-being of rural residents, is being successfully implemented in Besaryk.A French fry factory operates there with the sponsorship of the Abai-Daulet partnership. A bakery, confectionery and semi-finished product workshops, and factories producing work gloves, plastic tableware, soap, and wooden goods have also been launched.The Kyzylorda supermarket and cafe provide high-quality services to the community.As a reminder, a mini-production center with a total area of 1,000 square meters was commissioned in the village in 2024, giving 13 entrepreneurs the opportunity to start their own businesses.Of these, four projects were implemented under the "Auyl Amanaty" program, five with the support of the Regional Investment Center, and four with the farms' own funds. As a result, 25 new jobs were created, and the projects attracted 960 million tenge in investment. Today, the entrepreneurs manufacture their products in the mini-production center.It is worth noting that since 2018, the Abai-Daulet partnership has allocated over 1.5 billion tenge for the socio-economic development of the village. These funds were used for the construction, repair, improvement and landscaping of social facilities, such as a school for 360 children, a kindergarten for 120 children, a medical clinic, and a community center.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1250507?lang=ru

As part of the initiative to develop a unified architectural style for the city, extensive work is underway to renovate and modernize multi-story residential buildings, funded by the local budget.The large-scale renovation program focuses on apartment buildings located along key transport arteries and central avenues. The comprehensive upgrade includes: * Uniform glazing and cladding of balcony units; * Repair, aesthetic styling, and thermal insulation of building facades; * Installation of modern architectural decorative lighting.Contractors are currently on-site performing both routine maintenance and major structural overhauls. Project funding is being allocated in phases. Construction companies are strictly required to ensure high-quality execution and complete the core aesthetic improvements before the end of the summer seaso.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1250509?lang=ru

Под председательством заместителя Премьер-министра – министра национальной экономики Серика Жумангарина состоялось заседание Проектного офиса внедрения нового Налогового кодекса. Одним из вопросов повестки стали отдельные аспекты налогового регулирования деятельности национального оператора почтовой связи – АО «Казпочта».В ходе заседания представители компании проинформировали участников о практических вопросах применения отдельных положений налогового законодательства и их влиянии на финансовую деятельность предприятия. Также были рассмотрены предложения, направленные на дальнейшее совершенствование действующих механизмов регулирования.Отдельное внимание участники заседания уделили вопросам обеспечения устойчивого выполнения Казпочтой социально значимых функций и оказания универсальных почтовых услуг населению.По итогам обсуждения АО «Казпочта» совместно с Министерством финансов поручено проработать вопрос совершенствования механизмов финансирования универсальных почтовых услуг при формировании проекта республиканского бюджета на 2027 год.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1250514?lang=ru

As part of his visit to Kazakhstan, Professor Akhlaq Ahmad Ahan of Jawaharlal Nehru University (India) held a series of meetings with the leadership and representatives of AlmaU and Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.During the meetings, the parties discussed prospects for expanding academic and scientific cooperation, with particular emphasis on joint research on manuscripts, archival materials, and historical sources related to the history of Kazakhstan and the peoples of the Great Steppe. The key areas of cooperation include the development of interdisciplinary research, the exchange of academic expertise, the implementation of joint research projects, and the expansion of academic mobility opportunities for faculty members and researchers.The meetings reaffirmed the mutual commitment of the universities to strengthening partnership between Kazakhstan and India, advancing research in the humanities, and preserving their shared historical and cultural heritage.Academic cooperation between the two countries continues to create new opportunities for international research, knowledge exchange, and the education of a new generation of scholars.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-delhi/press/news/details/1250497?lang=ru

 Income from the increase in the value of real estate for an individual arises from the sale of:- dwellings, country buildings, garages, parking spaces, storerooms, personal subsidiary facilities, land plots intended for individual housing construction, suburban construction, personal subsidiary farming, garage, parking spaces, – in the case of they have been owned for less than two years from the date of registration of ownership;  - other immovable property (commercial real estate, land plots for the construction of commercial objects), regardless of the period of its ownership;  - immovable property located outside the Republic of Kazakhstan, regardless of the period of its ownership.       The income from the increase in the value of real estate is:- upon sale, there is a positive difference between the sale price (cost) and its initial cost.       The initial value of an object of immovable property is the documented purchase price (cost) of this object.      In other cases, the initial value of the real estate is:1) the cost of acquiring a land plot for the construction of a building, in the case of the sale of the constructed building; 2) market value – in case of sale of a built individual residential building;3) cadastral value, when an individual does not have documented information about the purchase price of the acquired property.;4) the price of the agreement on equity participation in housing construction – in the case of the sale of real estate acquired through equity participation in housing construction;       The initial value of the property received free of charge is:      1) the value previously included in income in the form of gratuitously received property – in the case when the value of the gratuitously received property was included in the taxable income of an individual entrepreneur or the taxable income of an individual;      2) market value – in case of sale (transfer) of property received in the form of inheritance, charitable assistance;      3) estimated value – in case of sale (transfer) of property that is subject to taxation on the property of individuals;      4) cadastral (estimated) value – in case of sale (transfer) of the land plot;      5) zero cost – in all other cases.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-sko/press/news/details/1264571?lang=ru

Strasbourg, 26 June 2026 – The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has adopted a Written Declaration entitled «Constitutional Referendum in Kazakhstan: A New Stage of Reforms», expressing support for the political reforms initiated in the Republic of Kazakhstan following the nationwide referendum held on 15 March 2026 (https://pace.coe.int/en/files/36245).The author of the document is PACE member Mehmet Akalın (Türkiye, Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe). The declaration, signed by 22 parliamentarians representing various political groups and national delegations from European countries, describes the referendum as an important milestone in Kazakhstan's institutional transformation and the modernisation of its system of public governance.PACE members welcome the objectives of the constitutional reforms, including the transition towards a more balanced model of governance, the strengthening of accountability mechanisms, expanded access to constitutional justice, and enhanced guarantees for the protection of human rights.The declaration also highlights the constructive dialogue between Kazakhstan and the Council of Europe within the framework of existing co-operation mechanisms, aimed at exchanging experience in the fields of constitutional development, the rule of law, and the protection of human rights.Furthermore, the parliamentarians express their readiness to support Kazakhstan's continued efforts to strengthen democratic governance and the rule of law, recognising the country as a reliable partner in the Eurasian region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-tallin/press/news/details/1250481?lang=ru