More than 400 entrepreneurs in the trade sector received state support as part of the implementation of measures to develop domestic trade. The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan is systematically working to create favorable conditions for the modernization of trade infrastructure and increasing the competitiveness of small and medium businesses.Since the beginning of this year, 418 projects have been signed under the subsidy instrument for a total of 57.5 billion tenge in loans. The total amount of subsidies paid amounted to 2,788 million tenge. Along with this, 103 guarantees for loans of 8 billion tenge were signed under the guarantee instrument with the amount of state guarantees of 3.6 billion tenge.Particular attention is paid to the development of trade infrastructure in the regions. In the East Kazakhstan region, 21 projects worth about 7 billion tenge in the sphere of domestic trade are currently being implemented with state support.As part of the Roadmap for Market Modernization, it is planned to complete the renovation of three trade markets, Zarya, Zarechny, and Tsentralny, in the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk in 2025. Two of these markets, Zarya and Zarechny, received state support from the Ministry of Trade and Integration.During a working visit to the region, Deputy Chairman of the Trade Committee Yernur Zhautikbayev familiarized himself with the progress of the projects and inspected the trade facilities, where he noted the positive dynamics of the modernization of retail space.The Zarya market, commissioned in 2002, is a universal retail market with a predominance of food products in the assortment. In 2024, two new one-story pavilions with central communications were built here. Thanks to state support, the market continues to develop: in 2025, a parking area was equipped, and two more pavilions are under construction. A complete modernization of the facility is planned before the end of this year.The Zarechny Market, which has been operating since 1999, is also undergoing a large-scale renovation. Its territory includes 5 indoor buildings and several shopping arcades. Since last year, construction of a permanent retail facility has been underway, with completion scheduled for September 2025. Work on laying utility lines and interior finishing is actively ongoing. The facility has its own parking lot.The Central Market, which was commissioned in 2000, is represented by two main permanent buildings, where both food and non-food products are sold. There are also pavilions and shopping arcades on its territory. Work is being carried out at this facility as part of the Roadmap for the modernization of markets.“Full modernization of retail markets by the end of this year is among the Government’s priority tasks. This is the path of law and order. The Ministry of Trade has fully developed the necessary regulatory framework. Now retail facilities must bring their activities into compliance with the requirements of the law. First of all, this is a matter of social responsibility of business. From the beginning of next year, markets that have not undergone modernization will not be able to continue operating,” said Deputy Chairman of the Trade Committee of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yernur Zhautikbayev.The Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Kazakhstan plans to increase the share of modern trade formats to 70% by 2029. Currently, this figure is 41%. Trade markets must also switch to modern standards, that is, comply with fire safety requirements, sanitary and epidemiological standards, ensure transparency of tax revenues through the acceptance of payment cards, and be equipped with convenient parking areas for consumers.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1066605?lang=kk

In Kazakhstan, work continues on the introduction of a special digital service "Baqylauda", which will show the full picture of state support online, the Ministry of Finance reports. The agency has combined all state support measures, and there are more than a hundred of them today, in order to quickly monitor: what exactly are state funds used for and is there any sense in this? The tool will increase the efficiency of government spending, the agency is confident.The Baqylauda service is hosted by the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan on a digital platform "Qoldau.kz " (https://baqylauda.qoldau.kz). Today, data on government support measures over the past 10 years is uploaded to the system. When this work is completed, the analysis will show which of the state support tools were effective, and which were a dubious waste of government tenge. In the system, it will be possible to check and evaluate the effectiveness of benefits, subsidies, or other tools, "scaling" them to the level of individual areas, individual industries, operators, and even a specific recipient company.Despite the fact that the data for the last two years has not yet been uploaded, interesting analytical data is already available in the service. So, for 9 years (from 2015 to 2023), the volume of state support amounted to 9.94 trillion tenge. At the same time, state support measures for the "Employment Roadmap" in the "covid" period became the most ambitious budget costs – the costs amounted to about 973 billion tenge. In second place in terms of cost is the cost of preferential leasing of agricultural machinery and equipment – 920 billion tenge, in third place again is the sphere of agriculture – more than 675 billion tenge was spent on the development of livestock breeding. This was followed by the agricultural sector again – the financing of the Ken Dala program, for which 650 billion tenge was spent."It is obvious that many companies, especially in the agricultural sector, receive and use state support measures from different government programs or receive support through different operators, through different ministries. Until today, there was no single database. Therefore, it was difficult to assess the effectiveness of these expenses. Now the state will clearly see whether it makes sense to support a company that receives tens of millions of tenge from year to year, but at the same time its indicators for taxes, productivity, technology, employment and other indicators are not growing," explained A.N. Turysov, Vice Minister of Finance.According to the speaker, the Baqylauda electronic service is a first–level system. She checks the entrepreneur and evaluates his compliance with the established criteria. Currently, there are four key stop factors in it: the absence of persons related to the financing of terrorism on the lists, the absence of signs of false entrepreneurship, bankruptcy facts, as well as unfulfilled obligations under previously received state support measures. If such factors are present, the system will display this information to the service provider, i.e. the government agency or operator. For example, for the Ministry of Agriculture or a Food Corporation. And the service provider will independently decide whether to approve or refuse government support to the business."Yes, we understand that, for example, in agriculture, a lot depends on the weather, on the volatility in the market for products. However, the assessment will be conducted not for one year, but for several years. In addition, the system will evaluate and take into account the overall performance of economic sectors," Asset Turysov explained.The Baqylauda monitoring service for the use of state support measures and their recipients was implemented pursuant to Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated May 8, 2024 No. 542 "On Economic Liberalization Measures" to ensure transparent and equal access to state support measures for entrepreneurship and automate the selection procedure for recipients of state support measures in accordance with basic criteria.The service was developed by a domestic team of programmers – specialists of JSC "Information and Accounting Center" of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/1066597?lang=kk

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The regional akyns’ aitys titled "Jetisu – jyrdyn bulaǵy" was held at the I. Zhansugurov Palace of Culture in the city of Taldykorgan. The aitys began at 10:00 AM, and the zhyrshi-termeshi competition started at 3:00 PM. The award ceremony was held at 6:00 PM.The main goal of the aitys to celebrate the achievements of independent Kazakhstan, as well as to highlight the successes, socio-economic development, and culture of the Zhetysu region on the occasion of its third anniversary. Additionally, a mandatory condition of the aitys was the artistic reflection and poetic glorification of the figures Baktybai Zholbarysuly and Chokan Valikhanov in honor of the 190th anniversary of their birth, as well as the 120th anniversary of Kanabek Bayseitov.Eight akyns participated in the aitys, and 21 artists took part in the zhyrshi-termeshi competition, showcasing their talents.The jury panel for the akyns’ aitys and the zhyrshi-termeshi competition:Aytakyn Bulgakov – Honored Worker of Kazakhstan, Chief Akyn of the Zhetysu Region.Amire Arin – Poet, laureate of the international literary award "Alash."Nusipbay Abdrakhym – Poet, Honored Writer of Kazakhstan.Zhangeldy Nemerebay – Distinguished Cultural Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan, official representative of the Union of Writers of Kazakhstan for the Zhetysu Region, poet.Lyazzat Zhanamanova – Distinguished Cultural Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan, zhyrshi-termeshi.Mukhtar Kumisbek – Poet, member of the Union of Writers of Kazakhstan.Eskhat Nurali – Zhyrshi-termeshi, laureate of republican competitions.The aitys participants and zhyrshi-termeshi performers were awarded cash certificates, diplomas, and prizes. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-archive/press/news/details/1066522?lang=kk

Following the meeting, a quiz was held with the children to consolidate the information received.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet-sko/press/news/details/1066486?lang=kk

UAPF JSC (hereinafter referred to as UAPF) presents a report on the management of pension assets by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as NBRK) and investment portfolio managers (hereinafter referred to as IPM) on the enpf.kz website in the section "Statistics and Analytics - Investment Management of Pension Assets". The total volume of pension assets as of August 1, 2025, under the management of the NBRK and IPM amounted to KZT24,857.25bln. As of this date, UAPF pension assets under the trust management of the NBRK, formed through compulsory pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as CPC), compulsory occupational pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as COPC), voluntary pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as VPC), amounted to about KZT24,283.88bln[1]. The volume of pension assets formed through the employer’scompulsory pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as ECPC), which are in the trust management of the NBRK, is KZT505.92 bln.Pension assets under the management of IPMamounted to more than KZT67.45 bln. Investment portfolio of pension assets managed by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan The National Bank, as a trustee of the UAPF pension assets, pursues a balanced investment policy: invests in various types of financial instruments by currencies, countries, sectors and issuers.The main areas of investment of pension assets formed through the CPC, COPC, VPC, as of August 1, 2025, are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 42.87%, bonds of quasi-public companies - 8.82%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 2.81%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 1.86%, IFOs - 1.17%.The investment portfolio by currencies in which the financial instruments acquired through the CPC, COPC, and VPC are denominated, as of August 1, 2025, looks like this: investments in national currency - 57.23%, in US dollars - 42.76%, in other currencies - 0.003% of the pension asset portfolio.From the analysis of the structure of the income received, it follows that the income in the form of interest on securities, including on placed deposits and reverse repo transactions, amounted to KZT1,104.97 bln, income from the revaluation of foreign currency, excluding assets under external management, - KZT159.38 bln, income from assets under external management, including taking into account the exchange rate revaluation - KZT439.09 bln, other income - KZT5.01 bln. The market revaluation of securities was negative.The amount of accrued investment income over the past 12 months amounted to about KZT3.11 trln, the yield for this period was 14.74% with inflation at 11.80%. Let us recall that the return on pension assets for individual short-term periods of time is not an indicator of the effectiveness of their management, since income in the form of remuneration for financial instruments and other transactions accrued over a short period of time does not always cover fluctuations in the value of securities and exchange rates for a given period. Therefore, it is advisable to make an objective analysis of the amount of investment income for a period of at least one year. The main investment areas of ECPC as of August 1, 2025 are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 96.98%, deposits of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 2.84%. The investment portfolio at the expense of ECPC includes only financial instruments denominated in national currency. As of August 1, 2025, the ECPC yield over the past 12 months was 12.52%.A detailed structureof the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan, indicating the issuers and an overview of investment activities are posted on the official website of UAPF. Information on the structure of the portfoliofor pension assets formed at the expense of ECPC is also posted on the enpf.kz website. Investment Portfolio Managers The total volume of pension assets under IPM management is over KZT67.45 bln.As of 01.08.2025, pension assets under trust management of Jusan Invest JSC amounted to KZT12.58 bln.The company's main investments: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 18.71%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 17.57%, units of Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) - 17.07%, Repo - 14.99%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 9.38%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers - 6.76%, IFOs - 6.20%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 5.18%, government securities of foreign states - 2.81%. It should be noted that 73.29% of the portfolio is presented in tenge, 25.28% - in US dollars, 1.43% - in other currencies.As of August 1, 2025, the return on UAPF pension assets over the past 12 months, distributed to the accounts of contributors (beneficiaries), amounted to 13.92%.A detailed structureof the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Jusan Invest JSC, indicating the issuers, is presented on the UAPF website. As of 01.08.2025, pension assets under trust management of Halyk Global Markets JSC amounted to KZT6.16 bln.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: "reverse repo" (up to 90 calendar days) - 42.89%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers - 11.61%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 10.71%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 9.62%, equity instruments of foreign issuers (ETF units) - 7.77%, corporate bonds of organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 5.54%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 5.31%, securities with the status of government, issued by the central governments of foreign states - 4.00%, shares and depositary receipts issued by organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 2.33%. Investments in national currency amounted to 75.40% of the portfolio, in US dollars - 24.60%.As of August 1, 2025, the return on UAPF pension assets over the past 12 months, distributed to the accounts of contributors (beneficiaries), amounted to 13.87%.A detailed structureof the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Halyk Global Markets JSC with an indication of issuers is presented on the UAPF website. As of 01.08.2025, UAPF pension assets under trust management of BCC Invest JSC amounted to KZT7.28 bln.Main investment areas: bonds of the second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 22.66%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 16.51%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 15.80%, corporate bonds of issuers-residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 15.41%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers - 12.40%, repo - 10.76%.Investments in national currency amounted to 75.08% of the portfolio, in US dollars - 24.92%.As of August 1, 2025, the return on UAPF pension assets over the past 12 months, distributed to the accounts of contributors (beneficiaries), amounted to 13.68%.A detailed structureof the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by BCC Invest JSC, indicating the issuers, is presented on the UAPF website. As of 01.08.2025, UAPF pension assets under the trust management of Centras Securities JSC amounted to KZT2.78 bln.24.24% were invested in corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 17.07%, bonds of quasi-public organizations - 12.93%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 12.45%, repo - 9.59%, US government bonds - 5.82%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers - residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 4.06%.Investments in national currency amounted to 68.03% of the portfolio, in US dollars - 31.97%.As of August 1, 2025, the return on UAPF pension assets over the past 12 months, distributed to the accounts of contributors (beneficiaries), amounted to 17.56%.A detailed structureof the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Centras Securities JSC with an indication of issuers is presented on the UAPF website. As of 01.08.2025, pension assets under trust management of SO Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan "Halyk Finance" JSCamounted to KZT38.65 bln.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 22.93%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 10.44%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers - 9.47%, units of Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) - 8.08%, government securities of foreign states - 7.92%, IFOs - 7.08%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 5.66%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 3.45%, shares and depositary receipts of foreign issuers - 3.75%.59.40% of the portfolio is invested in national currency instruments, 40.60% in US dollars.As of August 1, 2025, the return on UAPF pension assets over the past 12 months, distributed to the accounts of contributors (beneficiaries), amounted to 15.26%.A detailed structureof the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by SO Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan "Halyk Finance" JSC with an indication of issuers is available on the UAPF website. We remind you that from July 1, 2023, depositors can transfer to IPM trust management:up to 50% of pension savings formed through the CPC and COPC;up to 100% of pension savings formed through the CPC and COPC, in the event of concluding a pension annuity agreement with an insurance organization;up to 100% of pension savings formed through the VPC. 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 payment accountsSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-rudnyi-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1066460?lang=kk

Brussels, September 11, 2025 – Head of the Mission of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the European Union, Ambassador Roman Vassilenko presented his letters of credence to the Presidents of the European Council and the European Commission, António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen.During the credential presentation ceremony, Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa extended their sincere wishes of well-being and prosperity to the people and President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, warmly recalling their substantive discussions with the Head of State during the Central Asia – European Union Summit held in Samarkand this past April. The interlocutors expressed mutual interest in further intensifying cooperation.In subsequent meetings with senior EU officials, the Ambassador noted that the European Union is Kazakhstan’s largest trade and economic partner as well as the main investor in the country's economy. He emphasized the dynamic political dialogue and called for enhanced cooperation in such priority areas as transport and logistics, energy, critical raw materials, digitalization, and others.The credential presentation ceremony took place in an atmosphere of mutual respect and openness, highlighting the shared commitment to deepening dialogue and cooperation.The European Union is Kazakhstan’s primary trade and investment partner. In 2024, the trade turnover between the two sides reached $48.8 billion, of which $38.1 billion accounted for exports of Kazakhstani products. The total volume of investments from the EU since 2005 has exceeded $200 billion. More than 3,000 companies with European participation operate successfully in the country, including Shell, Total, Airbus, Alstom, and others.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brussels/press/news/details/1066389?lang=kk

Jeddah, September 11, 2025 – As part of the working visit to Jeddah, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Saudi Arabia Madiyar Menilbekov held negotiations with Vice Chairman of the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry Emad Al Aboud and Secretary General of the Chamber Ramez Al Ghaleb.During the meeting, the parties discussed ways to further strengthen trade and economic ties between the business communities of the two countries. Particular attention was paid to the organization of the next meeting of the Kazakhstan-Saudi Business Council in Kazakhstan, as well as the upcoming Trade and Economic Mission of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom, scheduled for 2025.The leadership of the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry expressed support for these initiatives and confirmed its readiness to develop mutually beneficial partnership between the business communities of both states.Following the meeting, the participants agreed to continue joint work on increasing bilateral trade turnover and promoting new promising areas of cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-jeddah/press/news/details/1067015?lang=kk

Jeddah, September 11, 2025 – During the working visit to Jeddah, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Saudi Arabia Madiyar Menilbekov held negotiations with the Chairman of the Board of one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the Kingdom, “Jamjoom Pharma”, Mahmoud Jamjoom.During the meeting, the parties discussed issues of establishing cooperation between the Saudi company and potential Kazakh partners in the field of pharmaceuticals.In particular, the Head of “Jamjoom Pharma” noted that Kazakhstan represents an attractive market for the company’s high-quality pharmaceutical products and expressed interest in expanding collaboration with the Kazakh side.In turn, Kazakhstan’s Ambassador confirmed his readiness to provide the necessary support and create favorable conditions for the development of long-term partnership with major Kazakhstani pharmaceuticals companies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riyadh/press/news/details/1066391?lang=kk

On September 8, 2025, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered his annual Address to the people of Kazakhstan entitled “Kazakhstan in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Current Challenges and Solutions through Digital Transformation”. Key points:• Adoption of a Digital Code covering artificial intelligence, the platform economy, and the use of big data.• Creation of a Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, headed by the Deputy Prime Minister.• Creation of a special cryptocurrency asset fund, which will also serve as the country's crypto reserve. President K.Tokayev emphasized that digitalization and AI will form the basis for the modernization of the economy and public administration, ensuring greater efficiency, transparency, and a people-centered approach. The full text of the Address is available on the official website of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan at: https://www.akorda.kz/en/president-kassym-jomart-tokayevs-state-of-the-nation-address-to-the-people-of-kazakhstan-kazakhstan-in-the-era-of-artificial-intelligence-current-challenges-and-solutions-through-digital-transformation-1083029 Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-mexico/press/news/details/1066373?lang=kk

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New Delhi, September 11, 2025 - Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to India Azamat Yeskarayev held a meeting with Additional Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs of India Charanjeet Singh, during which he informed the Indian side about the key provisions of the annual State of the Nation Address delivered by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on September 8 this year. Special attention was given to initiatives in the fields of digital transformation, the development of artificial intelligence, and foreign investment.Mr. Singh highly appreciated the political initiatives of Kazakhstan’s leadership and emphasized that the priorities outlined by the Head of State would contribute to expanding dialogue on advanced technologies, energy, as well as cooperation in transport and logistics. The parties also noted the considerable potential for further growth of mutual trade and investment, as well as for enhancing cooperation at various levels.In addition, the diplomats discussed the current state and prospects of Kazakhstan–India mutually beneficial partnership, highlighting the positive dynamics of comprehensive cooperation in the political, cultural, humanitarian, and educational spheres. In the context of preparations for upcoming bilateral events at various levels, the sides underlined the importance of further enriching the agenda with practical content.Following the meeting, an agreement was reached to maintain regular contacts and to further promote joint initiatives in areas of mutual interest.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-delhi/press/news/details/1066380?lang=kk

The new Tax Code, which will enter into force in January 2026, is of strategic importance for increasing the transparency of Kazakhstan's tax system. In this regard, the Department of State Revenue for the Zhambyl region has initiated an information campaign that provides an accessible and understandable explanation of the main provisions of the new Tax Code in all regions of the country.Theinformation campaign is carried out with the organization of the State Duma for the Zhambyl region and the territorial UGD. The next meeting was held in the village of Ryskulovsky district. A seminar with representatives of the business community was held at the M.Ozbekov House of Culture in Kulan village, T.Ryskulovsky district.The participantswere presented in detail the main provisions of the new Tax Code. Special emphasis was placed on the changes related to the calculation and payment of value added tax, corporate and individual income tax. In addition, the participants received comprehensive information about the most significant innovations, including the specifics of taxation for small and medium-sized businesses, measures to simplify tax administration procedures and reduce bureaucratic barriers.Atthe end of the meeting, detailed answers to relevant questions were given, which contributed to a constructive dialogue and a productive exchange of views.Department of Explanatory Work and Contact Center DGD in Zhambyl regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhambyl/press/news/details/1066384?lang=kk

Mexico City, September 9, 2025 – The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Almurat Turganbekov, met with the newly appointed Director General for Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, Anibal Gomez Toledo.During the conversation, the parties compare notes on the most pressing issues of Kazakh-Mexican relations and discussed prospects for their further development. Special attention was given to concrete plans to strengthen cooperation in various areas.The interlocutors shared the view that Astana and Mexico City play key roles in their respective regions – Central Asia and Latin America – and possess great potential for promoting interregional cooperation.Particular attention was paid to the activation of inter-parliamentary dialogue and the preparation of the next round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of Kazakhstan and Mexico.Ambassador Almurat Turganbekov informed the Mexican side about the political and socio-economic reforms taking place in Kazakhstan under the leadership of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and presented the key points of the President’s annual State of the Nation Address to the People of Kazakhstan, titled “Kazakhstan in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Current Challenges and Solutions through Digital Transformation”, delivered on September 8 of this year.The meeting was held in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Both sides agreed to maintain regular contact and continue a constructive dialogue.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-mexico/press/news/details/1066386?lang=kk

On September 11, 2025, in Podgorica, Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Montenegro Gabiden Temirbek met with State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Perisa Kastratovic.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and future prospects of bilateral relations, including the expansion of political dialogue, trade and economic cooperation, and cultural and humanitarian cooperation.Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue cooperation on matters of mutual interest and to implement further joint measures to strengthen their collaboration.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-podgorica/press/news/details/1066366?lang=kk

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Astana, September 10, 2025 – An international conference entitled “Making the SDGs Count for Central Asia Women with Disabilities” was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. This event marks the final stage of the project of the Central Asian Network of Women with Disabilities, supported by the “Kynnys” Association (Finland).The event was organized by the “Shyrak” Association of Women with Disabilities, the Central Asian Network of Women with Disabilities, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, the National Commission on Women’s Affairs and Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the “Kynnys” Association, and the OSCE Programme Office in Astana.During the conference, along with thematic analyses and recommendations for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in the context of ensuring the rights of women and girls with disabilities the experience of organizations of women with disabilities in Central Asia was presented.“Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals is a universal agenda aimed at the future. However, their implementation is impossible without considering the interests of vulnerable groups. Women and girls with disabilities are millions of citizens worldwide who must have equal access to education, healthcare, employment, and public life. Therefore, it is our common duty to ensure that no one is left behind or excluded from opportunities,” noted Olga Perepechina, Deputy Chairperson of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan.“Advancing the principles of inclusion and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals remain key priorities for Kazakhstan. We are convinced that by joining the efforts of states, international organizations, and civil society, it is possible to build an inclusive society in which women and girls with disabilities have equal opportunities for self-realization and active participation in all spheres of life. Kazakhstan stands ready to continue contributing to this common cause, remaining open to cooperation and the exchange of best practices,” resumed Alua Nadirkulova, Ambassador-at-Large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan.The conference makes a significant contribution to fulfilling the international commitments of Central Asian countries related to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, the provisions of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Supporting this event also demonstrates the OSCE’s contribution to promoting human rights, gender equality, and inclusion, as enshrined in the resolutions of the OSCE Ministerial Council and in the Organization’s strategic documents, such as the Helsinki Final Act and the 2004 OSCE Action Plan for the Promotion of Gender Equality.For 20 years (2005-2025), the Central Asian Network of Women with Disabilities, together with its partners, has been working to advance equality, rights, and opportunities for women with disabilities.The Network’s achievements include projects on advocacy of the rights of women with disabilities at national and international levels, the realization of reproductive rights by women with disabilities, running Independent Living Schools for girls with disabilities, removing negative stereotypes against women with disabilities, protection from violence, and the development of leadership educational programs. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1066359?lang=kk

  Astana, September 11, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu held a telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov.The foreign ministers discussed current issues and prospects for further development of bilateral cooperation, as well as the implementation of the agreements reached at the highest and high levels. They confirmed their mutual commitment to comprehensively strengthening the strategic partnership and alliance between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in the spirit of friendship and good-neighborliness.The parties emphasized the importance of deepening regional cooperation and joint efforts to strengthen stability in Central Asia, and “compared the notes” on topical issues of the international agenda, including the situation in the Middle East.During the conversation, the ministers also reviewed the schedule of upcoming events planned until the end of this year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1066344?lang=kk

Dear residents of Pavlodar!There are 4 days left before the deadline for submitting the income declaration (declaration of assets and liabilities form 250.00 and declaration of income and property form 270.00)!The declaration can be submitted through the Taxpayer's Office, the e-Government portal, as well as through the mobile applications e-Salyq Azamat, eGov mobile, moldir.qoldau.kz , applications of banks "Halyk Bank", "Kaspi Bank", Bank "CenterCredit".The declaration is submitted at the place of residence. The deadline for submitting the declaration is September 15. The Department of State Revenue of the Pavlodar region, in order to avoid late fulfillment of tax obligations, asks not to delay the submission of the declaration!Department of Explanatory Work and Contact Center State Duma of the Pavlodar regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1066297?lang=kk

A solemn event dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Kasymkhan Aldabergenovich Aldabergenov, a veteran of the Great Patriotic War, an honorary citizen of the city, took place today.In the post-war period, Kasymkhan Aldabergenovich devoted his entire life to the field of education and journalism. His many years of work have made a significant contribution to the socio-cultural development of the city, the education of the younger generation and the formation of the spiritual values of society.The hero of the day celebrated his century-old milestone with his family, children and grandchildren. On this significant day, he wished the residents peace, prosperity and harmony.The city's leadership and representatives of the deputy corps expressed gratitude to the veteran for his services to the Motherland and society, cordially congratulated him, wished him good health, long life, peace and prosperity to his family.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1066317?lang=kk