This draft resolution of the Akimat of the Akmola region was developed by the Department of Agriculture and Land Relations of the Akmola region in accordance with paragraph 64 of the Rules for Subsidizing Crop Yield and Quality Improvement, approved by Order No. 107 of the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated March 30, 2020.The draft provides for the approval of the list of subsidized fertilizers for 2025. More information about the project can be found on the portal "Open NPAs" at the link https://legalacts.egov.kz/npa/view?id=15581072 . Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-ush/press/news/details/1054678?lang=kk

A senior operator, an important link in the manufacturing industry, is a profession that requires professional skills, high responsibility, and control. In a manufacturing shop, the role of a senior operator plays an important role in ensuring the smooth and high-quality operation of production. His task is to responsibly approach all stages of the production process, monitor the operation of technological equipment, monitor compliance with labor safety and environmental standards, as well as organize the proper work of workers. The senior operator promptly intervenes in any malfunctions and downtime of production and takes the necessary measures to eliminate them. He uses technical knowledge, systematic thinking and teamwork skills in his work. He contributes to the optimization of production processes and participates in all stages of activities aimed at producing high-quality products. In addition, the senior operator also contributes to the automation and modernization of production processes and actively participates in the process of introducing new technologies. Although the work of a senior operator of a production shop is invisible to many, it directly affects the successful operation of the entire production. His hard work and professional skills make a significant contribution to the development of the enterprise and contribute to the prosperity of the economy. A senior production shop operator is a master of his craft, an important profession that ensures high-quality production and contributes to the advancement of industrial progress. #WorkingProfessionsYear #Worker

The railway is the lifeblood of the country's economy. One of the citizens who has worked diligently in this field and is doing a job that meets the needs of the times is Pazylova Akmaral Abayovna. Pazylova Akmaral Abayovna was born on August 7, 1968. She began her career in the railway sector and has been serving this industry faithfully for 26 years. She began her career as a train dispatcher at Shengeldy station. While holding this responsible position, she gained extensive experience and demonstrated her professional skills. Currently, he works as a transport document processing operator. He has a great reputation among his colleagues as a high-level specialist who accurately and meticulously performs railway transportation document management. He approaches his work responsibly, and thanks to his years of experience and professionalism, he has become an example for many young specialists. He is not only a professional, but also a shining example of hard work and discipline. His career is a testament to his loyal service to the railway industry.

On August 20, 2025, the First Meeting of the Heads of Agencies on Intellectual Property Issues of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.The participants discussed strengthening cooperation in the field of intellectual property, promoting innovative development, exchanging experiences, and the need to harmonize national approaches in the area of intellectual property.Deputy Chairman of the Committee of Intellectual Property Rights of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan, M. Sirotina, recalled the initiative put forward by the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, which was announced at the OTS Summit in July 2024 in Shusha, Azerbaijan.The countries carried out significant work, established a working group, and prepared a draft Convention as well as a financial and economic analysis.As a result of the meeting, the parties adopted a Joint Declaration defining the main directions for further cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet-kis/press/news/details/1054657?lang=kk

В рамках реализации Концепции «Закон и Порядок», направленной на укрепление доверия к правоохранительным органам и внедрение современных методов аналитики в государственное управление, состоялась рабочая встреча Комитета по правовой статистике и специальным учётам Генеральной прокуратуры Республики Казахстан (далее – Комитет) и Международного университета Астана (далее – Университет). В ходе встречи был подписан меморандум о сотрудничестве.Подписание меморандума стало важным шагом на пути интеграции науки и практики ради обеспечения безопасности общества и укрепления доверия граждан к государственным институтам.Документ предусматривает объединение усилий правоохранительных органов и академического сообщества в целях развития инновационных решений по прогнозированию преступных угроз и выявлению рисков общественной безопасности.Особое внимание уделено деятельности нового подразделения Комитета, созданного в рамках исполнения поручения Главы государства на заседании коллегии правоохранительных органов в июне текущего года — Центра прогнозирования преступных угроз и рисков общественной безопасности (далее - Центр), который является площадкой для внедрения научных исследований и современных технологий в практику правоохранительных органов.«Комитет, выполняя задачи по прогнозированию преступных угроз, сталкивается с необходимостью одновременно применять технологичные инструменты и исследовательские методы. Их эффективность зависит от научной базы, глубины и качества их разработки.Именно здесь мы видим роль Университета.Для нас важно, чтобы научные сотрудники работали вместе с нами над задачами, имеющими прямой выход в практику. Сотрудничество позволит объединить реальные данные Комитета с методологической экспертизой академической среды и создать модели, которые будут использоваться в работе правоохранительных органов», — отметил Председатель Комитета Сабит Нурлыбай.Согласно достигнутым договорённостям, Комитет и Университет начнут совместные научно-исследовательские работы по прогнозированию преступности, ориентированные под практические нужды.Это позволит Университету расширить и актуализировать исследовательскую базу, а Комитету — внедрять передовые разработки, имеющие научное обоснование.Отдельное направление меморандума связано с вовлечением студентов последних курсов IT-направлений в проекты Центра прогнозирования преступных угроз. Будущие специалисты смогут пройти практику, получить уникальный опыт работы в государственном органе и внести вклад в развитие аналитических инструментов.Стратегический результат сотрудничества — создание новой аналитической школы, способной разрабатывать модели прогнозирования преступности и системы раннего предупреждения, которые будут востребованы в практической работе полиции, прокуратуры и других правоохранительных органов для реализации Концепции «Закон и Порядок». Комитет по правовой статистике и специальным учетам Генеральной прокуратуры Республики Казахстан Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/pravstat/press/news/details/1054596?lang=kk

The Trade and Economic Mission of Kazakhstan (TEM) was held in Guangzhou, bringing together representatives of more than 20 Kazakhstani companies and leading business circles of Guangdong Province. The forum was opened by the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliyev. He emphasized that Kazakhstan and China are strategic allies, and the trade turnover between the countries for the first half of 2025 amounted to almost $15 billion, which is 5.9% more than the same period last year.Separately, the minister noted the potential of Guangdong Province, the largest economy in China with a GDP of $1.9 trillion, where trade with Kazakhstan grew by 37.3% last year.A number of memorandums were signed within the TEM, including a cooperation agreement between the single operator for export development "QazTrade" and the Guangdong Chamber of Commerce of Importers & Exporters. Based on this agreement, as well as following the negotiations, relations were established with the leading trade associations of the province, which made it possible to reach specific agreements on the supply of rapeseed oil, feed meal and barley for a total of $45 million. In addition, the Chinese side showed significant interest in such goods as crackers, natural juices and dry camel milk, which opens up additional prospects for expanding the export of Kazakh products to China.Along with trade contracts, infrastructure issues were also discussed. Kazakhstan remains a key transit hub on the China-Europe route. Today, over 80% of cargo passes through its territory. Within the framework of the One Belt, One Road initiative and the Trans-Caspian Corridor, the country intends to increase the volume of transportation along the Middle Corridor to 10 million tons per year by 2030.The forum participants paid significant attention to investment cooperation. Over the years of independence, Kazakhstan has attracted $26.4 billion in Chinese investment. Today, 224 industrial projects worth over $66 billion are in progress, 67 of which have already been successfully completed. These figures demonstrate a high level of business trust and the sustainability of the partnership.Summing up, Arman Shakkaliyev invited Guangdong entrepreneurs to more actively consider Kazakhstan as a platform for new projects: "We are ready to offer our partners favorable conditions, tax preferences and modern infrastructure. Kazakhstan will become a golden bridge for entering the markets of Central Asia, the CIS, the Middle East and Europe."Following the mission, the parties agreed to expand supplies, launch new joint initiatives and strengthen interregional ties. The TEM in Guangzhou became an important milestone in the development of the strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and China.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1054591?lang=kk

Brussels, August 20, 2025 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Belgium, the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Roman Vassilenko presented his credentials to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.During the meeting that took place after the official ceremony, the parties discussed the state of cooperation between Kazakhstan and NATO, as well as issues on the international agenda.Ambassador Vassilenko noted that the main goal of cooperation with NATO for Kazakhstan is the preparation of peacekeeping units of its Armed Forces for deployment as part of peacekeeping missions under the UN auspices.Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue developing cooperation in strengthening the peacekeeping potential of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1054574?lang=kk

On the instructions of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, work on the systemic modernization of the fuel and energy complex continues in Kazakhstan. A reliable, self-sufficient and modern energy system will become a solid foundation for the stable economic growth of the country and the improvement of the well-being of each citizen. Development of the petrochemical industry In his Address, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev drew attention to the urgency of the task of further developing the petrochemical industry. As part of the implementation of the instructions of the Head of State on the transition from raw material exports to the production of products with high added value, a program for the development of the petrochemical industry is being implemented. The total investment in six major projects is about 15 billion US dollars. Expected results: creation of 3,500 permanent and 16,000 temporary jobs; formation of a strategic cluster for industrial growth and decarbonization of the economy; expansion of the range of high-tech products (butadiene, urea, terephthalic acid, polyethylene, polypropylene, etc.). Key projects: a polypropylene plant with a capacity of 500 thousand tons per year has been commissioned; a polyethylene plant with a capacity of 1.25 million tons per year – construction work is underway at the site, commissioning is scheduled for 2029. Promising projects for the production of butadiene, urea, terephthalic acid and other products in demand in agriculture, the automotive and light industries have also been developed. The cluster's center will be the SEZ "National Industrial Petrochemical Technopark" (area - more than 3,600 hectares), providing participants with access to industrial sites, utilities and tax preferences. To date, 18 participating companies have registered in the SEZ. Gas industry: from geological exploration to deep processing In the gas industry, the strategic task at the current stage of development is to expand the resource base of commercial gas. As the Head of State noted in his Address, it is necessary to expand capacities and diversify gas transportation routes. One of the primary tasks of the Government remains providing gas to the population and the economy. Last year, the exploitation of a number of gas fields began, and it is also planned to develop new gas deposits with a total production volume of one billion cubic meters per year. At the same time, the President instructed the Government to rationally distribute gas supplies to the domestic market until these projects are fully launched, and to take a balanced approach to the transition of thermal power plants and household consumers from coal to gas. The Government was instructed to accelerate the construction of gas processing plants in Zhanaozen, Kashagan and Karachaganak. To introduce effective incentives aimed at ensuring the return on investment, including the provision of adequate tariffs and wholesale prices, as soon as possible. The Government's work, carried out within the framework of the tasks set by the President, is synchronized with the "Comprehensive Plan for the Development of the Gas Industry until 2029" approved this year. On the instructions of the Head of State, the construction of large gas processing plants has been intensified: At the Kashagan field, a gas processing plant project with a capacity of 1 billion m³/year is being implemented with a completion date of 2026, and a gas processing plant project with a capacity of 2.5 billion m³/year is also being developed. At the Karachaganak field, it is planned to build a gas processing plant with a capacity of 4 billion m³/year, with launch in 2028 (production of marketable gas - 3.3 billion m³/year). Construction of a new gas processing plant with a capacity of 900 million m³/year has begun in the city of Zhanaozen. As part of the Roadmap for increasing the gas resource base, the Rozhkovskoye, Urikhtau Vostochny and Anabay fields have already been put into industrial operation. In addition, in May 2025, construction and installation work began on the second line of the Beineu-Bozoi-Shymkent Main Gas Pipeline, which will significantly strengthen the energy security of the southern regions and the country's transit potential. As for providing the population with gas, today the level of gasification of Kazakhstan is 62.4%, which provides access to gas to 12.6 million people out of 20.2 million people. This is 2.4% higher than the 2023 figure. In 2024, more than 4,000 km of gas pipelines were built and 93 projects were implemented. In 2025, it is planned to complete another 77 projects, providing gas connection to over 300 thousand people.

On the instructions of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, work on the systemic modernization of the fuel and energy complex continues in Kazakhstan. A reliable, self-sufficient and modern energy system will become a solid foundation for the stable economic growth of the country and the improvement of the well-being of each citizen. Electric power industry: the key task is to ensure energy independence The main task in the electric power industry is to ensure the country's energy independence and fully cover the growing needs of the economy. The President's instruction sets an ambitious goal - to commission at least 14 gigawatts of new generating capacity in the next five years. This work is being carried out in several areas: modernization of existing stations, construction of new generating units, and development of hydro and renewable energy sources. In 2023 and 2024, 1.3 gigawatts of new electrical capacity has already been commissioned. In 2025, another 621.5 megawatts are being commissioned, and 2,648.5 megawatts are planned for 2026. To achieve these goals, active work is underway to build new strategic facilities. A project to build a power plant based on a combined-cycle plant with a capacity of up to 1000 MW is being implemented in the Turkestan region. In Kyzylorda, construction and installation work is underway to build a new thermal power plant with a capacity of 240 MW. Reducing the wear and tear of infrastructure: 9 thermal power plants have moved from the high-risk “red” zone to the “yellow” zone In his Address “A Fair Kazakhstan: Law and Order, Economic Growth, Public Optimism,” Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev drew attention to the need to resolve priority infrastructure problems. The issues of reducing the wear and tear of thermal power plants are under special control of the Government. A large-scale repair campaign is being implemented: major repairs of 10 power units, 63 boilers and 39 turbines are planned for 2025. Currently, work is underway on 5 power units, 30 boilers and 19 turbines. Repairs have been completed on 4 power units, 15 boilers and 9 turbines. The measures taken are already yielding tangible results: the average wear and tear of thermal power plants in the country has been reduced from 64% to 61% due to modernization and updating of equipment. Based on the results of the past heating season, 9 CHPPs moved from the red zone of high accident rate to the yellow zone, 3 CHPPs - from the yellow to the green zone. Currently, 10 CHPPs are in the red zone, 17 in the yellow zone, and 10 in the green zone. The CHPP modernization program will be continued on a systematic basis with the aim of annually reducing wear and tear and transferring facilities from risk zones to safe operation zones. As part of the implementation of the President's instruction, in December 2024, the Government approved the National Project "Modernization of the Energy and Utilities Sectors" (hereinafter referred to as the National Project), which launched long-term preferential financing of a large-scale repair campaign for the housing and utilities infrastructure. The National Project includes the development of generating capacities, improvement of natural monopoly areas, support for domestic producers and socially vulnerable groups of the population, as well as the introduction of digital technologies to automate processes. More than 200 infrastructure companies are involved in the process. The key indicator is a reduction in the depreciation of facilities by up to 40%. According to the National Project, about 6.8 trillion tenge of investments will be attracted for the modernization of 86 thousand km of utility networks. Among them: 1.6 thousand km of heat supply networks; 77.6 thousand km of power supply networks; 4.7 thousand km of water supply networks, 2.6 thousand km of wastewater disposal networks. This will reduce the number of accidents by 27%. Investments in the amount of 6.2 trillion tenge will be attracted for the modernization and construction of new power generation, which will reduce the depreciation of stations by 15% and introduce additional generation sources in a total volume of 7.3 GW. Today, there are 55 energy producing organizations operating in the country, of which 19 stations have a depreciation rate of over 65%. The volume of electricity generation is 113 billion kWh, while electricity consumption is higher - 115 billion kWh. Thus, according to preliminary forecasts, it is necessary to attract about 13 trillion tenge of investments to the energy and utilities sectors to implement the National Project for 5 years. It should be noted that the main share of funds will be attracted from private financial institutions (second-tier banks - STB, international financial organizations - IFO, industrial development fund - IDF). In general, the following financing mechanisms are envisaged: direct financing (BRK, STB, MFO, FRP); co-financing; bonds; budget loans; capital of private monopolies; leasing financing. An individual financing model is selected for each enterprise. In order to increase the investment attractiveness of the National Project, changes have been made to the tariff methodology, allowing for the return on investment and guaranteeing the necessary levels of cash flows. In addition, the possibility of subsidizing the interest rate on loans is being worked out, which will reduce the impact on tariffs. In order to mitigate the tariff burden for socially vulnerable groups of the population, targeted social assistance will be provided to reimburse the costs of paying for utilities. Along with this, 48 natural monopoly entities (96 projects) with a high level of asset depreciation, which have confirmed documents and are ready for financing for a total of 144.5 billion tenge for the repair and replacement of 1,347 km of utility networks and 3,047 units of equipment have been reviewed and identified. As part of the modernization and construction of energy and utilities infrastructure, it is planned to use domestic production as much as possible. Through the implementation of the National Project, it is planned to fully load Kazakhstani enterprises producing housing and utilities products. It is also planned to build another 27 production facilities with an investment volume of about 190 billion tenge and the creation of 3.5 thousand new jobs. The involved volume of production of domestic enterprises will amount to about 4.4 trillion tenge. This approach will not only increase domestic competitiveness, but also reduce dependence on imports and strengthen the position of "local" enterprises in the market as a whole. The implementation of the National Project includes measures to support socially vulnerable groups of the population, procurement rules using a single platform to combine all regulated purchases, the introduction of new digital technologies within the framework of the automation of modernization processes for information and communication infrastructure facilities of the system operator, etc.

Implementation of the President's Address for 2024: how large-scale modernization of the fuel and energy complex is being carried out On the instructions of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, work continues on a systematic modernization of the fuel and energy complex in our country. A reliable, self-sufficient and modern energy system will become a solid foundation for the country's sustainable economic growth and improving the well-being of every citizen. Development of the oil and gas chemistry industry In his Address, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev drew attention to the urgency of the task of further developing the petrochemical industry. As part of the implementation of the instructions of the Head of State to transition from raw material exports to the production of high-value-added products, a program for the development of the petrochemical industry is being implemented. The total investment in six major projects is approximately $15 billion. Expected results: creation of 3,500 permanent and 16,000 temporary jobs; formation of a strategic cluster for industrial growth and decarbonization of the economy; expansion of the range of high-tech products (butadiene, urea, terephthalic acid, polyethylene, polypropylene, etc.). Main projects: a plant with a capacity of 500 thousand tons of polypropylene per year - commissioned; a plant with a capacity of 1.25 million tons of polyethylene per year - construction work is underway, commissioning is planned for 2029. Also, promising projects have been developed for the production of butadiene, urea, terephthalic acid and other products in demand in agriculture, automotive and light industry. The center of the cluster will be the National Industrial Petrochemical Technopark (over 3,600 hectares), which will provide participants with access to industrial sites, utilities, and tax preferences. Today, 18 participating companies are registered in the SEZ. Gas industry: from geological exploration to deep processing The strategic objective at this stage of development in the gas sector is to expand the resource base of commercial gas. As our President noted in his Address, it is necessary to expand the capacity of the industry and diversify gas transportation routes. One of the main tasks of the government remains to provide the population and the economy with gas. Last year, a number of gas fields began to be exploited, and new gas fields are planned to be developed with a total production volume of one billion cubic meters per year. In addition, the President instructed the Government to allocate gas to the domestic market according to needs and carefully consider switching CHP and household consumers from coal to gas until these projects are fully implemented. The government has been tasked with accelerating the construction of gas processing plants in Zhanaozen, Kashagan, and Karachaganak. Effective incentive measures aimed at returning investments, including setting reasonable tariffs and wholesale prices in the short term, should also be introduced. The work of the Government within the framework of the tasks set by the President is coordinated with the "Comprehensive Plan for the Development of the Gas Industry until 2029", approved this year. On the instructions of the Head of State, the construction of large gas processing plants has been resumed: A gas refinery project with a capacity of 1 billion m3 per year is being implemented at the Kashagan field, with a completion date of 2026, and a gas refinery project with a capacity of 2.5 billion m3 per year is also being developed. It is planned to build a gas processing plant with a capacity of 4 billion m3 per year at the Karachaganak field, which will be commissioned in 2028 (commercial gas production - 3.3 billion m3 per year). Construction of a new gas processing plant with a capacity of 900 million m3 per year has begun in the city of Zhanaozen. As part of the Roadmap for expanding the gas resource base, the Rozhkov, East Uryktau, and Anabai fields were put into commercial operation. In addition, in May 2025, construction and installation work began on the second line of the Beineu - Bozoi - Shymkent main gas pipeline, which will significantly strengthen the energy security of the southern regions and the transit potential of the country. As for the provision of gas to the population, today the gasification level of Kazakhstan is 62.4%, which provides access to gas to 12.6 million residents of a population of 20.2 million. This is 2.4% higher than the figure for 2023. In 2024, more than 4,000 kilometers of gas pipelines were built and 93 projects were implemented. It is planned to complete another 77 projects by 2025, providing gas connections to more than 300,000 people.

Implementation of the President's Address for 2024: how large-scale modernization of the fuel and energy complex is being carried out On the instructions of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, work continues on a systematic modernization of the fuel and energy complex in our country. A reliable, self-sufficient and modern energy system will become a solid foundation for the country's sustainable economic growth and improving the well-being of every citizen. Electric power industry: the main task is to ensure energy independence The main task in the electric power industry is to ensure the country's energy independence and fully meet the growing needs of the economy. The President's mandate sets a goal of launching new power plants with a capacity of at least 14 gigawatts over the next five years. This work is being carried out in several areas: modernization of existing power plants, construction of new power generation facilities, and development of hydropower and renewable energy sources. 1.3 gigawatts of new electricity capacity is set to come online in 2023 and 2024. The process of introducing another 621.5 megawatts is underway in 2025, and 2,648.5 megawatts are planned for 2026. To achieve these goals, active work is underway to build new strategic facilities. A project to build a power plant based on a combined cycle plant with a capacity of up to 1,000 MW is being implemented in the Turkestan region. Construction and installation work is underway to build a new CHP with a capacity of 240 MW in Kyzylorda. Reducing infrastructure deterioration: 9 thermal power plants moved from the high-risk "red" zone to the "yellow" zone In his Address to the Nation, Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev drew attention to the need to address pressing issues related to infrastructure. The Government is particularly concerned about reducing the wear and tear of CHP plants. A large-scale repair campaign is underway: in 2025, it is planned to overhaul 10 power units, 63 boilers, and 39 turbines. Currently, work is underway on 5 power units, 30 boilers, and 19 turbines. Repairs have been completed on 4 power units, 15 boilers, and 9 turbines. The measures being taken are already yielding tangible results: as a result of the modernization and renewal of equipment, the average wear and tear of CHP plants in the country has decreased from 64% to 61%. According to the results of the last heating season, 9 CHPs moved from the "red" zone with a high level of disaster to the "yellow" zone, and 3 CHPs moved from the yellow zone to the green zone. Currently, there are 10 CHPs in the "red" zone, 17 in the yellow zone, and 10 in the green zone. The CHP modernization program will continue systematically to reduce annual wear and tear and move facilities from hazardous areas to safe operating areas. As part of the implementation of the President's instructions, in December 2024, the Government approved the National Project "Modernization of the Energy and Utilities Sectors" (hereinafter referred to as the national project), within the framework of which long-term concessional financing of a large-scale campaign to repair the housing and communal services infrastructure began. The national project includes the development of electricity generation capacities, improvement of the natural monopolies sector, support for domestic producers and socially vulnerable groups, as well as the introduction of digital technologies to automate processes. More than 200 infrastructure companies are involved in this work. The main indicator is to reduce the level of depreciation of facilities to 40%. According to the national project, approximately 6.8 trillion tenge will be invested in the modernization of 86 thousand kilometers of engineering networks. Including: 1.6 thousand kilometers of heating networks; 77.6 thousand kilometers of electricity networks; 4.7 thousand kilometers of water supply networks; 2.6 thousand kilometers of sewerage networks. This will reduce the number of accidents by 27%. It is planned to attract investments in the amount of 6.2 trillion tenge in the construction of new sources of electricity generation and modernization of existing plants. These funds will allow reducing the wear and tear of plants by 15% and introducing an additional 7.3 GW of production capacity. Today, there are 55 electricity generating organizations operating in the country, 19 of which are more than 65% worn out. The volume of electricity generation is 113 billion kWh, and the volume of consumption is 115 billion kWh. Thus, according to preliminary estimates, it is necessary to attract approximately 13 trillion tenge of investment in the energy and utilities sector to implement the National Project over the next five years. It should be noted that the bulk of the funds will be raised from private financial institutions (second-tier banks - STBs, international financial organizations - IFIs, Industrial Development Fund - IDF). The following general financing mechanisms are envisaged: direct financing (DBs, STBs, IFIs, DFIs); co-financing; bonds; budget loans; capital of private monopolies; leasing financing. An individual financing model is developed for each enterprise. In order to increase the investment attractiveness of the national project, changes have been made to the tariff methodology. This will ensure a return on invested funds and allow for the stable maintenance of the required level of financial flows. In addition, the possibility of subsidizing interest rates on loans is being considered. This, in turn, will help reduce the impact on tariffs. In order to alleviate the tariff burden for socially vulnerable groups, targeted social assistance is provided to cover utility bills. At the same time, 48 natural monopoly entities (96 projects) with a high level of deterioration, confirmed documents and ready for financing were considered and identified. It is planned to repair and replace 1,347 kilometers of utility lines and upgrade 3,047 units of equipment for a total amount of 144.5 billion tenge. It is planned to maximize the use of domestic production within the framework of the modernization and construction of energy and utility infrastructure. As a result of the implementation of the national project, Kazakhstani enterprises producing housing and communal services products are expected to operate at full capacity. In addition, 27 new production facilities will be built with investments of about 190 billion tenge, creating about 3.5 thousand jobs. The volume of output of domestic enterprises used is approximately 4.4 trillion tenge. This approach not only strengthens competitiveness in the domestic market, but also reduces dependence on imports and strengthens the position of "local" enterprises in the overall market. The implementation of the national project involves measures to support socially vulnerable groups of the population, principles that unify all regulated purchases using a single platform, the introduction of new digital technologies as part of the automation of the modernization processes of the system operator's information and communication infrastructure facilities, etc.

 On August 20 this year, a meeting was held in Beijing between the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliyev and the Minister of Commerce of the People's Republic of China Wang Wentao.The talks were held in the spirit of friendly and meaningful dialogue and were aimed at implementing the agreements reached by the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the Chairman of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping at the Second Central Asia-China Summit. The ministers confirmed the high level of comprehensive strategic cooperation based on the special relations of the leaders of the states.It is the trust and personal contacts of Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Xi Jinping that serve as the driving force for further strengthening of the "eternal comprehensive strategic partnership" and give new impetus to deepening trade and economic ties.Wang Wentao emphasized that the dynamics of trade indicate a steady growth: in 2024, trade turnover reached 43.8 billion US dollars, which is 9.2% higher than the previous year, and for the first half of 2025 it amounted to 21.8 billion dollars. These figures confirm the feasibility of the set task - to double mutual trade turnover by 2030.Arman Shakkaliyev noted that in order to achieve this goal, the Joint Action Plan and the Roadmap for the Development of Border Trade are being implemented within the framework of the One Belt - One Road initiative. This will significantly strengthen both the transit potential of Kazakhstan and give a new impetus to the interconnectedness of the economies of the two countries.A separate block of negotiations was devoted to the promotion of Kazakhstan's non-resource exports and products with high added value. Arman Shakkaliyev declared his readiness to focus on developing processing and creating goods with high added value with subsequent export to China on the principle of "invest and sell".The parties also paid attention to the issues of digitalization of customs procedures, development of e-commerce and joint work to remove barriers within the WTO. Kazakhstan proposed further expansion of national pavilions of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the largest Chinese online platforms, emphasizing the success in implementing the memorandum of cooperation in the field of e-commerce signed between the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China within the framework of the second Central Asia - China Summit. Thanks to this agreement, e-commerce with China has reached a new level, the desire of both parties to expand mutually beneficial partnership has been consolidated and favorable conditions have been created in the field of logistics, investment and exchange of experience in e-commerce.The prospects for attracting Chinese investment in the real sector of the economy of Kazakhstan were also discussed. The Kazakh side proposed to consider the issue of reducing import duties to China on Kazakh goods, and also emphasized the advisability of creating projects for deep processing of raw materials in the territory of Kazakhstan with the participation of Chinese capital.Particular emphasis was placed on the regionalization of cooperation, which was supported by the Chinese side. Thus, since the beginning of 2024, Kazakhstan has conducted 6 trade missions to Nanjing, Chengdu, Urumqi, Xi'an, Chongqing and Guangzhou, establishing close contacts with businesses and administrations of the provinces of Jiangsu, Sichuan, Hunan, Shandong, Shaanxi and Guangdong. The Minister of Commerce of the PRC supported this approach and proposed to continue regionalization in the future.The Minister of Trade of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliyev announced plans to expand the network of trade missions of Kazakhstan in other key regions of China. An important part of the agenda was Kazakhstan's participation in the largest Chinese exhibitions - CIIE in Shanghai, CIFTIS in Beijing and "EXPO China - Eurasia" in Urumqi, which provide unique opportunities for promoting domestic products and establishing direct B2B contacts. Wang Wentao expressed interest in the participation of Chinese companies in trade and investment events in Kazakhstan.The meeting in Beijing became an important milestone in the development of Kazakh-Chinese relations, defining new priorities for further expansion of mutually beneficial cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1054549?lang=kk

В здании ГУ «Аппарат акима Шелекского сельского округа» состоялась встреча с предпринимателями. В ходе собрания были разъяснены их права, обсуждены вопросы соблюдения требований законодательства и предупреждения правонарушений. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbekshikazakh-shelek/press/news/details/1054551?lang=kk

Astana, August 20, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov met with Apostolic Nuncio to Kazakhstan Archbishop George Panamthundil.Interlocutors reaffirmed the constructive nature of Kazakhstan-Vatican relations and the broad scope of their bilateral dialogue.Special attention was given to the preparations for the 8th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, which to be held in Astana on September 17-18, 2025. The Kazakh side expressed appreciation to the Holy See for its consistent and active participation in the work of the Congress.Both sides also reviewed prospects for cooperation in the fields of science and education. The parties noted with appreciation the growing collaboration between the R.Suleimov Institute of Oriental Studies and the Vatican Apostolic Archive and Library.In addition, the parties discussed Kazakhstan’s cooperation with the renowned “Bambino Gesú” pediatric hospital, including plans to develop joint projects in pediatric neurology and epileptology.At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides confirmed their intention to continue a regular dialogue on issues of comprehensive cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1054538?lang=kk

⏺️ Starlink — now in Kazakhstan!⏺️ Starting August 13, 2025, residents of our country will have the opportunity to connect to satellite internet from SpaceX.✔ Legal purchase and registration of equipment✔ Connection available anywhere in Kazakhstan✔ Use it at home, at work, or on the go⏺️ Starlink — internet without borders for all of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-digital/press/news/details/1054540?lang=kk

🇰🇿 Kazakhstan Bets on Artificial IntelligenceOn August 11, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting on AI development.AI is the key to global competitiveness, national independence, and economic growth.Forecast: by 2033, the AI market will grow to $4.8 trillion.• USA: AI Action Plan — AI as the foundation of leadership.• China: Initiative to establish a global AI organization.• Kazakhstan: A digital hub of Eurasia.Within 5 years — make Kazakhstan a digital state by fully leveraging AI’s potential.🔑 President’s 9 Priorities (main):1. Integration of AI into the real sector.2. Digitalization of public administration.3. AI in healthcare.4. Improvement of regulations.5. Development of digital infrastructure.6. Strengthening cybersecurity.7. Secure communications.8. Attracting investments and talent.9. Educating youth in AI.🖥 Infrastructure & Security• A supercomputer cluster has been launched.• QazTech platform introduced.• Plan to transition the entire digital ecosystem to a unified platform.• Strengthened cyber defense and migration to the domestic messenger Aitu.🎓 Education & WorkforceThe AI-Sana program — teaching students AI skills.Plan — to scale it nationwide.📢 ConclusionAI must become the driving force of Kazakhstan’s development.The President demands concrete steps, pragmatic solutions, and real results.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-digital/press/news/details/1054541?lang=kk

Today, we visited the State Archive of the Akmola Region.This archive carefully preserves documents that reflect the region’s history—from the earliest records to modern data, as well as personal documents of the city’s residents.The archive staff assist in obtaining certificates, necessary information, and access to historical materials. The archive holds approximately 1,500,000 storage units.The State Archive is not only a place where the past is preserved but also a vital resource for the present: researchers, students, lawyers, and anyone in need of reliable facts and documents.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-digital/press/news/details/1054545?lang=kk

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the interest of depositors in the services provided by UAPF in digital format. An important aspect is the availability of such services 24/7. Let us remind you that all pension accounts are opened in UAPF automatically upon receipt of the first contribution. Targeted requirements and target savings are also automatically accrued to participants in the National Fund for Children program.In the period from 01.01.2025 to 31.07.2025, the Fund provided 27.9 million services to the population. Of their total number, 15.6 million were provided electronically, 11.4 million automatically. Thus, the share of services provided in automatic, electronic and remote formats amounted to 98.0% of the total. In person, 565.8 thousand services were provided, including 555.1 thousand services directly in the Fund's offices.In total, during the reporting period, the total number of individual pension savings accounts (IPSA) opened automatically for all types of pension contributions, as well as notional pension savings accounts (NPSA, opened as a result of the transfer of ECPC by the employer) and target savings accounts (TSA, opened within the framework of the National Fund for Children program) amounted to 1.0 million accounts.The most popular service is still receiving statements from individual pension accounts, notional pension accounts (NPSAs), and target savings accounts (TSAs). Since the beginning of the year, 17.2 million statements have been issued from IPSAs, NPSAs, and TSAs, of which 14.3 million were issued electronically and 2.4 million were issued automatically. UAPF reminds that receiving information about the status of accounts through your personal account is the most convenient, reliable, and efficient way to control your pension savings. The service operates online around the clock (24/7), which allows you to receive up-to-date information at any time and from anywhere in the world. Also, information about the status of accounts is available not only through your personal account on the UAPF website, but also through the egov.kz portal or the e-government mobile application. This provides additional convenience for users who prefer to interact with government services through unified platforms. UAPF notes that, starting in 2025, the annual automatic mailing of statements by mail has ceased. However, it is still possible to receive information about the status of pension savings by mail by submitting a corresponding request to UAPF JSC.In addition to receiving a statement in their personal account on the website and in the mobile application, contributors (beneficiaries) have the opportunity to use such services as making changes and additions to their details, receiving a certificate of account availability, filing an application for the appointment of pension benefoits in connection with the establishment of disability of group 1 or 2 indefinitely or for voluntary pension contributions, tracking the status of an application for pension benefit, transferring part of the savings to the investment portfolio manager (IPM), predicting the future pension using a pension calculator, etc. 24/7 anywhere in the world.82.1 thousand applications were accepted to change the details for January-July 2025, of which 77.6 thousand were in the Fund's offices.When applying for a particular service to UAPF specialists, depositors, as a rule, receive additional consultations and advice on the formation of savings. As part of the information and outreach work, 29,613 road presentations were held, attended by 608.2 thousand people. The number of materials posted in the media based on UAPF messages amounted to 25.9 thousand. The number of inquiries received from contributors and beneficiaries via feedback channels amounted to 314.9 thousand.We remind you that any company can apply for a presentation and consultations on the funded pension system with a visit to the office, for which you just need to call the call center at 1418 or contact through the Fund's website or mobile application.UAPF consulting services can be obtained through instant messengers (chat bot in WhatsАpp and Viber at +7 777 000 14 18), the call center at 1418 (call within Kazakhstan is free), 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/kostanai-rudnyi-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1066464?lang=kk

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In accordance with the order of the Deputy Chairman of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market dated August 20, 2025 №Б-202, «Altyn Adam Associates» JSC was issued a license to conduct banking operations in foreign currency dated August 20, 2025 № 3.4.6.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ardfm/press/news/details/1054454?lang=kk