Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/888141

During the state visit of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Hungary, a Kazakh-Hungarian investment round table was held.The President noted the dynamic development of economic relations between the two countries. He stated that his first state visit to Budapest opens a new chapter in the Kazakh-Hungarian strategic partnership.– This year marks the 10th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration on Strategic Partnership with your country. Throughout this period, our close cooperation has been based on mutual trust and common goals. The volume of Hungarian investments in Kazakhstan has reached $ 370 million. More than 70 Hungarian companies, including MOL Group and Gedeon Richter, successfully operate in our country. The implementation of joint investment projects with investments of more than $ 540 million in mechanical engineering, agriculture and logistics is being worked out," Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said.The President informed Hungarian businessmen that there are great prospects for deepening investment cooperation in such priority areas as energy, production of rare earth materials, transport and logistics, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, digitalization and the financial market.As a result of the event, 7 commercial documents were signed in the fields of agriculture, digitalization of transport infrastructure, education and support for joint investment projects.Upon completion of the negotiations in a narrow format, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Prime Minister of Hungary continued the discussion in an expanded format with the participation of members of official delegations.The interlocutors discussed topical issues of bilateral cooperation and reached a number of important agreements, including the creation of the Kazakhstan–Hungary Investment Fund. The discussion focused on key areas of cooperation, such as trade and economic partnership, energy, oil and gas, transport and education.In turn, Viktor Orban noted the importance of intensifying bilateral ties and expressed confidence in the successful implementation of the agreements reached.– Our countries have a common history and great prospects for strengthening cooperation. Today's talks will create a basis for further cooperation in the interests of our peoples," the Hungarian Prime Minister said.Following the talks, a joint statement was signed reflecting the intention of the two countries to further strengthen strategic partnership and implement joint initiatives.Members of the official delegations of Kazakhstan and Hungary signed 6 documents, including a memorandum of a trilateral framework agreement between the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kazakh Invest and UBM Group on the implementation of projects for the production of mixed feeds and premixes in Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/887363

On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, the staff of the Republican Plant quarantine Center of the KGI in the Agro-industrial complex of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan conducted a laboratory examination of grape samples during quarantine phytosanitary control.In accordance with the quarantine phytosanitary report, no quarantine pests have been identified.Also, the branch of the RSE at the National Center of Expertise of the Committee for Sanitary and Epidemiological Control of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Abai region(on the border with China), a "shine muscat" study was conducted on the nitrate content, according to which the nitrate content in the products amounted to 13.7 mg /kg, which is acceptable for this product.Recall that the main tasks of plant quarantine are:1) protection of the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan from entry or independent entry from other states or from the quarantine zone of quarantine facilities;2) identification, localization and elimination of quarantine facilities, as well as prevention of their penetration into regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan where they are absent;3) conducting state quarantine phytosanitary control and supervision of compliance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of plant quarantine.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/887424

According to the instructions of the Head of State, the Committee for Land Management of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2024 in the Ulytau region, it is planned to return agricultural land to state ownership with a total area of 170 thousand hectares. The plan for the return of land has been fulfilled: plots with a total area of 172 thousand 526 hectares have been returned. Including arable land – 92,032 hectares, pastures – 78,766 hectares, others - 1,728 hectares.In addition, this year, employees of the Department of Land Management of the Ulytau region conducted unscheduled inspections in order to exercise state control over the use and protection of land in the field of land relations in the territory of the region.According to their results, in accordance with Articles 136, 338 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Administrative Offenses, fines were imposed and 6.1 million tenge was collected to the state revenue.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/887677

At a meeting of the Land Resources Commission chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin, the Government considered a number of issues related to the seizure of land plots from farmers.The main issue is the creation of a legal framework for identifying bona fide and unscrupulous land users, which will enable authorized bodies to act within the legal framework when making these decisions. To do this, a working group chaired by the Vice Minister of Agriculture, which includes deputy akims of the regions, representatives of the Prosecutor General's Office, Judicial Administration, Anti-Corruption Agency, Ministry of National Economy and NCE "Atameken", has developed a proposal to create special commissions in the regions. They will deal with the issue of the continuation of land use rights based on a number of criteria. These include the use of land in accordance with its intended purpose, payment of taxes, attraction of investments, development of rural areas and others. In order to comply with all legal procedures, amendments are being made to the regulation of the Ministry of Agriculture in terms of giving the state agency competence to develop and approve a model provision and an algorithm for the actions of this special regional commission. After that, the Ministry of Agriculture will develop a regulation and an algorithm of actions of the regional commission to resolve the issue of continuing land use rights for existing agricultural producers.The meeting also considered the issue of owners of agricultural land in the Karaganda and Pavlodar regions, who had duplication in ownership due to the imposition of borders. Following the discussion, Serik Zhumangarin instructed to carefully study all archival documents and cartographic data to clarify the true boundaries of the disputed lands and resolve the issue that arose. Recall that since the beginning of 2024, more than 2 million hectares of agricultural land have been returned to state ownership. The Ministry of Agriculture's Land Management Committee conducted about 1,750 unscheduled inspections of land users on a total area of 2.8 million hectares. According to their results, 1,342 prescriptions were made to eliminate violations of land legislation on an area of 2.2 million hectares.According to the regulations issued earlier this year, the development of agricultural land on an area of 311.3 thousand hectares has begun. Legal proceedings are underway for the compulsory seizure of 200.4 thousand hectares of agricultural land. In addition, within the framework of state control over the use and protection of land, in particular, over the legality of decisions taken by local executive bodies in the field of land legislation of Kazakhstan, 875 illegal decisions of akimats on the provision of agricultural land plots with an area of 368.5 thousand hectares were revealed. Of these, 84 decisions were canceled. All inspections were carried out on the basis of appeals from citizens and representations from the prosecutor's office. The main nature of the violations is the provision of land outside of tenders, violations of the procedure for holding tenders for the provision of agricultural land, the provision of common pasture lands for separate land use, and others.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/887816

Within the framework of the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), a round table was held in Baku, organized by the Bureau of Relations and Partnerships of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The theme of the round table was "Combating drought in water-scarce Central Asia to ensure the crucial role of agriculture in achieving a sustainable future in the region."Climate change is increasing the negative impact on the agricultural sector in Central Asia, which is facing water shortages and increasing droughts. According to FAO, drought has already become one of the key causes of losses in agriculture, threatening industries such as irrigated agriculture, animal husbandry and energy.The panel session was devoted to the discussion of adaptive strategies to increase drought resistance. Representatives of Central Asian ministries and international organizations shared their experience in using sustainable agricultural practices that help reduce the risks associated with climate disasters. Among the topics discussed are examples of adaptation, the application of local knowledge and scientific research aimed at supporting farmers and creating sustainable agroecosystems."Climate change threatens the main agricultural sectors of Kazakhstan, especially wheat cultivation, the yield of which may decrease by up to 50% by the 2050s. Drought has serious socio-economic consequences, so today's discussion will help to find effective solutions to these problems," said Vice Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kenzhehanuly."The increase in the frequency and intensity of droughts in the region reduces the efficiency of water use, vegetation productivity and carbon absorption potential. FAO continues to support research and strengthen cooperation to improve drought resilience in Central Asia," said Jeremy Schlikenrieder, FAO Natural Resources Expert.This panel session highlights the importance of joint action to address the drought problem in Central Asia. Developing effective strategies and sharing best practices will help the region adapt to climate challenges and preserve the key role of agriculture for sustainable development.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/887835

From November 20 to December 20, 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan notifies about the beginning of a survey on the topic "Ways to obtain a phytosanitary certificate".The survey is available at the link: https://dialog.egov.kz/surveycontroller/index#/view?id=5890 .We ask you to take part.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/888014

Maslo-Del Petropavlovsk LLP has completed the construction of a new oil extraction plant.The plant will process 370 thousand tons of oilseeds per year.The plant's products will include sunflower and linseed oil, as well as meal. To increase competitiveness in foreign markets, cold-pressed technology will be used in production.The company has modern equipment manufactured in Germany, Belgium and Turkey.At the moment, the construction of extraction, preparation and acceptance of seeds, as well as pumping and boiler rooms has been completed.Commissioning of the equipment is underway. The production is scheduled to start at the end of November this year.The project cost is 34 billion tenge. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/888339

The Majilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan approved the draft Law"On ratification of the Agreement on mutual Recognition of bank Guarantees in the implementation of state (municipal) procurement."The agreement was developed to implement Strategic directions for the development of Eurasian economic integration until 2025.For participation in public procurement of one Member State, bank guarantees issued by resident banks of another Member State will be recognized.The agreement also defines the requirements for banks to issue bank guarantees, approaches to forming a list of banks, as well as maintaining a register of bank guarantees.The ratification of the document will ensure unhindered access of potential suppliers of the Union countries to mutual participation in public procurement, as well as strengthen economic cooperation on a long-term and stable basis.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/887124

The Majilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan approved the draft Law "On ratification of amendments to Article 1 of the Agreement on the Establishment of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, allowing for a limited and gradual expansion of the geographical coverage of the bank's operations to sub-Saharan Africa and Iraq."The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD, the Bank) is an international financial organization whose activities are aimed at supporting and developing countries with economies in transition.The Bank has come up with a proposal to expand its operations to sub-Saharan Africa and Iraq.The expansion of the EBRD's activities to new countries will not reduce the Bank's ability to maintain current operations, nor will it affect its obligations and sustainability.Given that Africa and the Mediterranean are rapidly growing regions and have close economic ties with the EBRD's countries of operation, the Bank's initiative is economically justified and consistent with its strategic goals.The amendments were approved by the Board of Governors in 2023.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/887713

The Majilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan approved the draft Law"On the ratification of amendments to paragraph 1 of Article 12 of the Agreement on the Establishment of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in order to abolish the statutory capital restriction on ordinary operations."The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD, the Bank) is an international financial organization whose activities are aimed at supporting and developing countries with economies in transition.In order to make operational decisions and plan its lending activities, the EBRD initiated the transfer from the Board of Governors to the Board of Directors of the authority to establish an appropriate level of capital adequacy standards.Capital adequacy ratios regulated at the Board of Directors level will increase the efficiency and flexibility of the Bank's capital use.The amendments were approved by the Board of Governors in 2023. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/887757

The Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Madi Takiyev, presented the draft law "On the Republican budget for 2025-2027" in the Senate of the Parliament of Kazakhstan. During the discussion of the bill, a number of amendments were made that support the development of infrastructure in the regions. In this regard, it was decided to return the law to the Mazhilis with amendments proposed by senators.The document was developed on the basis of the Forecast of socio-economic development of the country until 2029. Revenues for 2025 will amount to 21.7 trillion tenge with an increase of 1.2 trillion tenge compared to the current year's plan. The deficit will decrease to 1.9% of GDP by 2027.Budget expenditures, taking into account revenues and deficits, are planned for 2025 with an increase of 1.7 trillion tenge compared to the previous year and will amount to 25.8 trillion tenge."During the discussion of the bill in the Senate of the Parliament, a number of amendments were made. Additionally, expenses are provided for the provision of clean drinking water, the development of gas supply systems, heat and electricity, transport infrastructure, ICI, regional development, as well as the implementation of the Auyl - el Besigi project. The budget remains socially oriented. It is planned to allocate 9.8 trillion tenge to the social sphere in 2025, with an increase of 871 billion tenge by the current year. The share of total expenditures in 2025 will amount to 38%," Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan Madi Takiev stressed.Thus, expenses in the amount of 6 trillion tenge are provided for social security and social assistance to citizens, taking into account the indexation of social benefits and an increase in the number of recipients of payments.In 2025, the cost of education will exceed 1 trillion tenge.Healthcare expenditures for 2025-2027 will amount to 7.6 trillion tenge, of which in 2025 – 2.5 trillion tenge with an increase of 188 billion tenge compared to the current year. In general, the volume of expenditures on the GOBMP in 2025 is planned in the amount of 1.6 trillion tenge. The CSHI provides 675 billion tenge, of which 668 billion tenge is allocated to pay state contributions.The expenses of the republican budget for the development of tourism and sports in 2025 are planned in the amount of 141 billion tenge, for culture and information – 165 billion tenge.Next year 7.5 trillion tenge will be allocated to support the regions at the expense of the republican budget.It is planned to allocate 568 billion tenge for the development of the transport industry in 2025.139 billion tenge is provided for effective water resources management with an increase of 53 billion tenge or 61% compared to the current year.The expenses of law enforcement agencies in 2025 will amount to 2.7 trillion tenge. Thus, measures to ensure the defense and security of the state, the protection of law and order and the maintenance of internal stability will be implemented in full."The Senate adopted a set of amendments providing for additional funds in many key areas. A large amount of funds is provided for the social sphere, the uniform development of regions and business promotion. So, next year 2.1 trillion tenge is allocated to support the real sector of the economy. Of these, in accordance with the instructions of the Head of State, the development of the agro-industrial complex has been strengthened. In 2025, 635 billion tenge is provided for this direction with an increase of 30% compared to the current year. I would like to emphasize that social spending remains a priority area of expenditure. Significant additional funds have been allocated for healthcare, education and support for citizens," concluded Madi Takiev, Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/887948

Astana, November 21, 2024 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Vassilenko received Ambassador of North Macedonia Sali Limani on the occasion of completion of his diplomatic mission in Kazakhstan.The Kazakh diplomat presented Sali Limani with the Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu, emphasizing North Macedonian Ambassador’s productive efforts in promoting bilateral political, trade and economic ties during his mission in Kazakhstan. He also underlined participation of the delegation of North Macedonia in the World Nomad Games in Astana and successful entry of the well-established pharmaceutical Alkaloid company, backed by 88 years of work, into the Kazakh market.The parties noted that the recent meeting between the heads of state Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova within the framework of the COP29 in Baku and the invitation to the North Macedonian leader to visit Kazakhstan next year provided a significant momentum to bilateral cooperation. The diplomats expressed confidence that the opening of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in North Macedonia this year will further deepen relations.At the conclusion of the meeting, Deputy Minister Vassilenko extended his best wishes for Ambassador Limani’s future endeavours.In his turn, having completed four years of productive work in Astana, the Ambassador of North Macedonia conveyed gratitude to the Kazakh side for the warm reception and expressed hope for the continued fruitful partnership between the two countries.For reference: during January-September 2024, trade turnover between Kazakhstan and North Macedonia reached 5.7 million US dollars (exports – $204,000, imports – $5.5 million). The main imported goods are medical products, packaged for retail sale.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/888092

Islamabad, 19-20 November 2024 – During the visit to Islamabad Alibek Bakayev, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, attended the third round of bilateral political consultations with Ahmed Naseem Warraich, Additional Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan.At the consultations, the parties discussed a wide range of issues of the bilateral agenda, stressing the positive dynamics in the development of cooperation across various sectors, particularly in trade, economy, transportation, and logistics. Importance of further strengthening political dialogue, developing inter-parliamentary ties and fostering cooperation in the area of security were emphasized. Special attention given to collaboration in education, culture, tourism, and sports fields.The parties also exchanged views on current international issues and regional developments, highlighting the importance of further strengthening cooperation within multilateral organizations.In addition, Deputy Minister Bakayev met with several key federal officials in Pakistan. In particular, he held meetings with the Federal Minister for Industries and Production, Minister of National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain; First Deputy Minister – Federal Secretary for Economic Affairs, Kazim Niaz; and First Deputy Minister – Federal Secretary of Commerce, Jawad Paul Khawaja.At the meetings, the parties discussed cooperation in agriculture, strategies for boosting bilateral trade and content for the 13th session of the Kazakhstan-Pakistan Intergovernmental Commission. Importance of further development of the legal and regulatory framework to create favorable conditions for collaboration between Kazakh and Pakistani entrepreneurs was also stressed.Furthermore, Bakayev participated at the roundtable titled “Business and Investment Opportunities in Kazakhstan in the context of Trade and Economic Cooperation with Pakistan,” which was attended by the prominent business representatives and leadership of chambers of commerce and industry of Pakistan’s major cities.In his opening remarks, Deputy Minister Bakayev presented Kazakhstan’s investment climate and business opportunities, encouraging Pakistani companies to actively engage and develop partnerships with Kazakh business communities.Managing Director of Kazakh Invest National Company Azamat Kozhanov delivered presentation on specific sectors of the Kazakhstan’s economy that interest Pakistani entrepreneurs.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/888135

Zagreb, 21 November 2024 – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Murat Nurtleu, arrived on an official visit to the Republic of Croatia at the invitation of the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Croatia, Gordan Grlić-Radman.This visit marks the first-ever official visit by a Kazakh Foreign Minister to Zagreb, setting a new milestone in the history of bilateral relations and will give a new impetus to the development of Kazakh-Croatian cooperation.During the visit, the two sides discussed a broad range of bilateral issues, including political dialogue, strengthening trade, economic and investment collaboration, and enhancing cultural and humanitarian ties. It was emphasized that Kazakhstan and Croatia have substantial potential to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in areas such as energy, transport (including civil aviation), agriculture, digitalization and innovation, education, and tourism.The Kazakh Foreign Minister highlighted Croatia's role as a long-standing and close partner of Kazakhstan in the Balkans and the European Union. "We highly value our meaningful political dialogue at all levels, founded on friendship and mutual trust. Economic cooperation is one of the key areas of Kazakh-Croatian relations," said Nurtleu.Croatia is Kazakhstan's third-largest trading partner in Southeast Europe. By the end of 2023, mutual trade turnover reached 432 million USD. In this regard, the two sides agreed to enhance the work of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, with its second meeting scheduled for 2025 in Astana.The Croatian Foreign Minister expressed Zagreb's interest in fostering progressive relations with Astana and reaffirmed Croatia’s readiness to promote mutually beneficial partnerships across all areas of shared interest.The two sides also exchanged views on topical issues on the international agenda and discussed cooperation within multilateral frameworks such as the UN, OSCE, and others. Particular attention was paid to aspects of partnership in Central Asia and the Balkans, as well as to matters of ensuring global and regional stability.Following the meeting, two key documents were signed: Cooperation Program between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Croatia for 2025-2027, and a Memorandum of Cooperation between the Institute of Diplomacy, Academy of Public Administration of Kazakhstan and the Croatian Diplomatic Academy.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/888189

Kazakh startup Call2action.ai , a resident of the Astana Hub International Technopark, is actively scaling its activities in the American market. More than 40 U.S. transportation companies have expressed interest in the innovative product: two of them have become customers on a commercial basis, and three are cooperating in pilot projects.Call2action.ai It is the world's first generative artificial Intelligence (GenAI) solution designed specifically for automated hiring in the transportation and logistics industries. The startup offers a ready-to-use SaaS solution that makes the hiring process not only convenient, but also cost-effective.The working hypotheses of the project proved their worth, which allowed the team to actively increase traction. As a result, the startup has opened an investment round and is negotiating with venture funds and business angels. Some of them are already acting as local advisors and plan to join as investors."The American market is significantly different from the Kazakh one, but we saw a huge potential for transforming recruitment processes in the transport and logistics sectors. Thanks to participation in the Silicon Valley Residency Program with the support of Astana Hub and the Ministry of Digitalization, we accelerated in Silicon Valley and achieved significant results in just a few months: more than 40 transport companies showed interest, contracts were signed with two of them, and three launched pilot projects. We have potential investors for the pre-seed round, as well as the attention of large Japanese corporations such as Persol Group and Mitsui Group. With such demand, we expect that our product will be valued at a billion dollars in a few years," said Nursultan Dzhusakinov, CEO and co—founder Call2action.ai .The team Call2action.ai actively develops cooperation with innovation centers in the United States, including the Silkroad Innovation Hub, founded by immigrants from Central Asia. The startup has already demonstrated its potential at major international exhibitions such as TechCrunch Disrupt and CESV 2024, establishing itself as a promising player in the global market. In addition, Call2action.ai He was selected for the Mitsui Group acceleration program, which starts in 2025.Earlier, 22 promising startups from Central Asia, including Call2action.ai , got the opportunity to complete acceleration programs in Silicon Valley (USA) as part of the AlchemistX & Silicon Valley Residency Program. These programs were launched by Astana Hub and Silkroad Innovation Hub with the support of ICRIAP RK, the World Bank and the FPIP project. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/887430

We hereby inform you that the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan has published a draft NPA on the extension of the order on the establishment of maximum wholesale prices for liquefied petroleum gas at the level of 45,158 tenge per ton. According to the draft order, the decision comes into force on January 1, 2025.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/887548

Currently, procedures are underway to extend (renew) the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of the Russian Federation on Trade and economic cooperation in the field of oil and petroleum products Supplies to the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 9, 2010 (hereinafter referred to as the Agreement).As part of the Agreement on the Supply of Oil and Petroleum Products, it is possible to import Russian petroleum products on duty-free terms.In this regard, a corresponding draft resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan has been prepared for the signing of a Protocol on the resumption of the Agreement (from January 1, 2024 to January 1, 2028).The draft Agreement is published on the Open NPAs portal.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/887631

Since the beginning of the year, about 508.3 billion tenge has been allocated from the republican budget for the payment of state social benefits (hereinafter referred to as GSP) for disability and loss of breadwinner. In addition, social payments for disability and loss of breadwinner in the amount of about 66.5 billion tenge were made from the State Social Insurance Fund (hereinafter referred to as the GFSS).As of November 1, 2024, the number of recipients of GSP for disability is about 542.2 thousand people, in case of loss of breadwinner – about 177.9 thousand people.The amount of state social benefits for disability depends on the group and cause of disability, as well as on the amount of the subsistence minimum established by the law "On the Republican Budget" for the corresponding financial year.The amount of state social benefits in case of loss of a breadwinner depends on the number of dependents of the deceased (deceased) breadwinner, the cause of death and the amount of the subsistence minimum.In addition, participants in the compulsory social insurance system receive social payments from the State Social Insurance Fund in the event of social risks. So, as of November 1, 2024, 99.9 thousand people received social benefits for disability, and about 66.3 thousand families received social benefits for loss of breadwinner. The amounts of payments are individual and depend on: the average monthly income from which social contributions were made to the State Social Insurance Fund over the past 2 years, disability rates, the number of dependents, length of service in the compulsory social insurance system and income replacement. These payments are made in addition to similar benefits paid from the republican budget.Since January 1, 2024, the amount of state social benefits for disability and loss of breadwinner has been increased by 7% due to an increase in the subsistence level. According to the decision of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the amount of payments from the State Pension Fund for disability and loss of breadwinner was also increased by 7%.So, this year, the size of the GSP for disability from a common disease is 95,496 tenge for 1 group, 76,397 tenge for 2 groups, 52,089 tenge for 3 groups.As of November 1, 2024, the average amount of social benefits for disability is 59,256 tenge, for loss of breadwinner – 63,743 tenge.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/887374

The First Vice-Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Akmadi Sarbasov, took part in a number of sessions of the UN Climate Change Conference held in Azerbaijan. The event discussed issues of inclusivity and gender equality in the context of climate change, as well as measures taken by governments, trade unions and employers to protect the environment.In his speeches and dialogues, Akmadi Sarbasov stressed that climate change is not only an environmental, but also a social problem that requires a systematic approach."Climate change is a social challenge that affects everyone and requires a comprehensive approach. Environmental sustainability is inextricably linked to the sustainable development of the economy and society, which means it requires the participation and efforts of all segments of the population," he said.The First Vice Minister spoke in detail about the comprehensive measures that are being implemented in Kazakhstan, including the Strategy for Achieving Carbon Neutrality until 2060, the provisions of the Environmental and Social Codes, the Concept of Investment Policy and programs to ensure safe work.A. Sarbasov paid special attention to the issues of gender equality."Women face increased risks of job losses, as sustainable energy and construction related to the environmental transition are predominantly focused on male professions. Our climate measures must take into account the principles of inclusivity and gender equality, so as not to exacerbate existing inequalities, but, on the contrary, create conditions for equal participation of women and other vulnerable groups in the environmental transition," he stressed.The First Vice Minister also noted the importance of creating a social protection system capable of preventing poverty and social exclusion for those who may lose their jobs or income due to environmental transformations. Social protection programs should provide opportunities for retraining and adaptation, helping people integrate into the new economy. They must support the transition of workers to new jobs and ensure their safety.As an example, A. Sarbasov cited an effective operating tool – the "Electronic Labor Exchange" (hereinafter – EBT), which is a single digital employment platform with the possibility of job search and recruitment.At the end of his speech, the First Vice Minister discussed the importance of improving occupational safety and health, creating high-quality jobs and strengthening social dialogue between all participants in the process.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/887787