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New Commander Appointed to Military Unit 3656 of the National Guard 10.06.2025
By agreement with the Administration of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and in accordance with the order of the Minister of Internal Affairs, Colonel Yerlan Myrzalin has been appointed Commander of Military Unit 3656 of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The new commander was formally introduced to the personnel of the unit by Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs – Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard Anzaghan Baltabekov.The Commander-in-Chief expressed confidence that Colonel Myrzalin, with his extensive service experience, will successfully carry out all assigned tasks and lead the unit with honor.Colonel Yerlan Myrzalin began his military career as a cadet of the Aktobe Higher Military Aviation School and rose through the ranks to become Deputy Commander for Combat Training at an aviation base.He is a highly skilled pilot proficient in operating Mi-8, Mi-24, Mi-26, and other military aircraft.For his dedicated service, Colonel Myrzalin has been awarded the "For Combat Merit" medal, along with a number of jubilee and departmental decorations. Press Service National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1014502?lang=kk
The State Revenue Department of East Kazakhstan region held a training event on May 13, 2025 10.06.2025
The event was attended by  Tutkushev K.T., head of the Department for ensuring of   the counter -terrorism commission activity of Akim's office of  East Kazakhstan region, as well as employees of the National Security Committee, the Police Department and the State Revenue Department of East Kazakhstan region.As part of the event, employees of facilities vulnerable to terrorism were trained on initial actions in the case of terrorist threats.In addition, a briefing was organized on the issues of ensuring counter-terrorist protection of facilities under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan.During the training, the procedure for dealing with terrorist threats was explained, as well as the requirements of regulatory legal acts regulating counter-terrorism activities.The signs of improvised explosive devices,  algorithm for informing government agencies when suspicious or unattended items are detected,  procedure for responding to false reports of terrorist threats, as well as  actions taken during evacuation were considered.At the end, the participants could receive answers to their questions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1014509?lang=kk
Who is exempt from using cash registers 10.06.2025
The Department of State Revenue for the Mangystau region informs that all monetary settlements in the country are subject to mandatory accounting using cash registers equipped with the function of recording and/or transmitting data to the state revenue authorities. At the same time, the applied KKM model must be included in the State Register. Who is exempt from using cash registers? Settlements carried out by individuals who are not entrepreneurs.Activities of private bailiffs, lawyers and mediators.Provision of passenger transportation services in public urban transport with mandatory issuance of tickets in the prescribed form.Operations conducted by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Taxpayers' activities carried out in localities where there is no public telecommunication network.Settlements conducted by second-tier banks.Religious associations.National postal operator — provided that payments are made in places without access to the communication network.Monetary settlements carried out through a special mobile application approved by authorized bodies. Special conditions for territories without telecommunicationsIn cases where business activities are conducted in an area without a telecommunications network, it is allowed to use cash registers without a data transmission function, provided that this model is also included in the State Register.(unofficial translation)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1014405?lang=kk
Итоги AIF2025: общая сумма подписанных в рамках AIF инвестиционных соглашений составила свыше $800 млн 10.06.2025
Кроме того, по предварительным оценкам акимата столицы, доходы от приезда более 5 тысяч иностранных гостей в дни проведения форума для гостиничного, ресторанного, транспортного и других видов бизнеса Астаны составил 2,6 млрд тенге.На прошедших в преддверии Международного форума Астана бизнес-форумах «Казахстан–Франция» и «Казахстан–Италия» и на полях AIF 2025 были заключены значимые соглашения.На казахстанско-французском бизнес-форуме - 15 соглашений, из которых ключевое — строительство установки по производству водорода в Павлодаре с инвестициями более 90 миллионов евро.На казахстанско – итальянском бизнес-форуме - 10 соглашений на общую сумму 180 млн евро, включающих проекты в логистике, машиностроении, переработке сельхозпродукции, цифровизации промышленности и зелёной энергетики.На полях AIF Комитет по инвестициям МИД РК и ТОО «Kazak Protein» при участии «Tiryaki Agro» (Турция) и «Hassad Food» (Катар) и поддержке KAZAKH INVEST подписали инвестиционный контракт на $320 млн по созданию в Астане комплекса глубокой переработки зерновых. Кроме того, АО «KAZAKH INVEST» подписало три соглашения с итальянскими организациями. Среди них — проект TRAMITE Group в Туркестанской области на $180 млн, включающий строительство  теплицы, завода по переработке томатов, гранулирование люцерны и другие.Кроме финансовых документов на полях AIF 2025 подписан ряд стратегически важных для экономики страны соглашений.Правительство Республики Казахстан и Организация экономического сотрудничества и развития (ОЭСР) подписали Соглашение о финансировании Евразийской программы конкурентоспособности. Документ закрепляет партнерство, направленное на экспертную поддержку и разработку эффективных экономических реформ. Евразийская программа конкурентоспособности станет катализатором для внедрения стандартов ОЭСР, совершенствования правовой и институциональной среды, а также повышения конкурентоспособности региона.Министерство цифрового развития, инноваций и аэрокосмической промышленности Республики Казахстан подписало меморандум с Solana Foundation и Intebix о запуске первой в Центральной Азии блокчейн-зоны на платформе Solana — Solana Economic Zone Kazakhstan.При поддержке Министерства торговли и интеграции подписано Генеральное соглашение о создании первого в Казахстане международного аутлет-центра, который будет построен в Алматинской области. Инициатором проекта выступила группа QSM, партнёром — австрийская компания Ekazent Management GmbH, один из лидеров европейского рынка коммерческой недвижимости. Площадь будущего комплекса составит от 80 до 120 тысяч квадратных метров.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1014406?lang=kk
Governor of Hiroshima Prefecture commends Kazakhstan's contribution to the global nuclear non-proliferation process 10.06.2025
Tokyo, May 23, 2025 - Ambassador Yerlan Baudarbek-Kozhatayev met with Hidehiko Yuzaki, Governor of Hiroshima Prefecture, to discuss the current situation of the worldwide nuclear nonproliferation system.The Japanese politician briefed the Ambassador on the current activities of the Hiroshima Organisation for Global Peace (HOPE), including the measures being implemented in the areas of humanitarian cooperation, security and sustainable development. Hidehiko Yuzaki praised the initiatives of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of nuclear non-proliferation and Astana's chairmanship of the Third Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons held on 3 March 2025 in New York. He also expressed his intention to deepen cooperation for a Nuclear Free World through education and public awareness activities.For his part, Ambassador Yerlan Baudarbek-Kozhatayev informed about the key aspects of foreign policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of security and the ideas of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to promote global cooperation, published on the American newspaper «The Hill».The two parties discussed the potential for deepening economic, cultural and humanitarian ties between Hiroshima Prefecture and Abay Region and they agreed to collaborate, including mutual visits and educational activities. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-tokyo/press/news/details/1014413?lang=kk
MORE THAN 3,000 VILLAGES OF KAZAKHSTAN WILL BE CONNECTED TO HIGH-SPEED INTERNE 10.06.2025
The Ministry of digital development, innovation and aerospace industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Kazakhtelecom JSC signed an investment agreement to connect more than 3,000 villages to the internet.Thanks to the signed deal, the implementation of the project for the construction of a fiber-optic communication network will be completed one year earlier than planned – by the end of 2026. And communication in remote areas will be provided by satellite channels until the end of 2027.Thus, the project will provide 99% of villages in the country with high-speed internet by the end of 2027. Now in the near future, schools, hospitals, administrative buildings, budget organizations, as well as more than 40 checkpoints at public access points and state borders will have access to the network. Rural settlements are connected to the network via fiber-optic (88%) and satellite channels (12%).In addition, infrastructure for mobile base stations will be strengthened in rural areas. Laying a fiber-optic network to these facilities will significantly improve the quality of mobile internet and communication.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/turkestan-sandyk-mem-kysmet/press/news/details/1014385?lang=kk
The procedure for connecting to the power grid today 10.06.2025
To obtain access to the electric grid, the energy transmission or energy production organization issues technical specifications to each consumer, with the exception of consumers living in multi-apartment buildings. To obtain access to the electric grid for consumers living in multi-apartment buildings, the energy transmission (energy production) organization issues technical specifications to the authorized representative of the condominium facility management body, OSI, PKSK.Documents required to obtain technical specificationsTechnical specifications for connection to electric grids are issued to the consumer on the basis of an application in any form and a questionnaire to the application for issuance of technical specifications for connection to electric grids in the form according to Appendix 3 to the Rules for the Use of Electric Energy. Consumers with an installed capacity of electrical installations of 5 megawatts or more attach to the questionnaire a diagram of the consumer's external power supply developed by a specialized design organization licensed to engage in design activities.Terms for obtaining technical specificationsAfter receiving an application in any form from the consumer, the energy transmission or energy production organization issues technical specifications for connecting newly commissioned or reconstructed electrical installations:1) for technically uncomplicated objects - within 5 (five) working days;2) for technically complex objects - within 10 (ten) working days.Technical specifications for connecting to the networks of a natural monopoly entity or increasing the volume of a regulated service are issued for the regulatory period of design, construction and are submitted by the architecture and urban planning authorities to the state urban planning cadastre.After the technical specifications have been fulfilled, an act of delimitation of balance sheet ownership of electrical networks and operational responsibility of the parties is drawn up between the consumer and the energy transmission organization in accordance with Appendix 1 to these Rules with a diagram of the consumer's connection.For multi-apartment residential buildings, an act of delimitation of balance sheet ownership is drawn up between the energy transmission organization and the body managing the condominium facility.For the power supply of construction sites, temporary technical conditions are issued to the consumer for the construction period.In accordance with paragraph 7-1 of Article 24 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Natural Monopolies", if the standard construction duration is exceeded by more than three years, the validity period of temporary technical conditions is extended for the construction period, subject to the submission of supporting documents on the start of construction.Failure to submit supporting documents on the start of construction, technical conditions are considered invalid after three years from the date of issue.Technical conditions are issued if there is a technical possibility of connecting to the electrical networks of the energy transmission organization or electrical installations of the energy producing organization.The procedure for issuing technical conditions from the designed networks is determined in accordance with the Rules for the organization of construction and the passage of permitting procedures in the field of construction, approved by order of the Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 30, 2015 No. 750 (registered in the Register of state registration of regulatory legal acts under No. 12684).There is no fee for issuing and reissuing technical specifications. If the consumer does not agree with the requirements specified in the technical specificationsIn case of disagreement with the requirements specified in the technical specifications, the consumer applies to an expert organization for an energy assessment. When an expert organization applies to an energy transmission (energy production) organization, at the request of the consumer, the energy transmission (energy production) organization provides all the requested information. The consumer, based on the conclusion of the energy assessment on the unreasonableness of the requirements specified in the technical specifications, re-submits an application in any form to obtain technical specifications to the energy transmission (energy production) organization. In case of repeated refusal to change the requirements specified in the technical specifications, the consumer appeals the actions of the energy transmission (energy production) organization in the manner established by the civil legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan. State control over the implementation of procedures for connecting to power supply networksThere are regulatory legal acts, such as the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Electric Power Industry", the Rules for the Use of Electric Energy, which regulate the procedure for connecting to power supply networks. The Department of KAENK in Kostanay Region monitors compliance with these regulatory legal acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of electric power. In addition, the "Procedure for Connecting to Power Supply Networks" is one of the indicators of the Global Competitiveness Index of the World Economic Forum (GCI WEF) - a global study and an accompanying rating of countries in the world by economic competitiveness, formed from 103 indicators that are calculated based on the results of publicly available statistics and the results of a global survey of company executives. In order to improve Kazakhstan's performance in the WEF GIC rating, as well as within the framework of the implementation of the Comprehensive Action Plan to improve the indicators in this rating:— monthly monitoring of the implementation of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of electric power industry in terms of issuing technical specifications and concluding an electricity supply agreement, as well as the reliability of the quality of electricity supply to consumers is carried out;— legal explanatory work is carried out on a monthly basis on measures taken by the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan aimed at improving entrepreneurial activity in the country, the reliability and quality of electricity supply to consumers and improving Kazakhstan's position in the WEF GIC in terms of the indicator "Connection to the power supply system".In case of violation by energy transmitting (energy producing) and energy supplying organizations of the procedure and conditions for connecting to power supply networks, residents of the city and region (consumers) can appeal their actions to the Department of KAENK for Kostanay region, which is located at the address: Kostanay, st. Gogolya 75, 3rd floor, office 320, work phone 50-02-60 or via the E-otinish information system.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-mendykarin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1048615?lang=kk
Open Day at UAPF JSC: we talk about your rights in the pension system and ways to protect yourself from fraudulent schemes 10.06.2025
On June 11, 2025, UAPF JSC (UAPF, Fund) invites everyone and media representatives to an online meeting at the Open Day on the topic “Your rights in the pension system: how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud”. The online meeting will cover issues of increasing the financial and legal literacy of the population in the area of ​​pension savings, awareness of the population about ways to protect against fraudulent schemes.Fund specialists will talk in detail about security measures aimed at ensuring the safety of pension savings, and explain why it is important to receive information from official sources and directly from the Fund, how to distinguish legitimate offers to provide services from fraudulent schemes, what threats can come from third parties offering paid consulting services.Also, UAPF employees will inform the meeting participants about the procedure for receiving pension benefits from the Fund, including the conditions and methods of processing them, and how to find information about the procedure for processing benefits on the enpf.kz website.Guests will have the opportunity to receive answers not only within the framework of the meeting topic, but also to other questions related to the pension system and personal pension savings. To participate in the event, each participant must follow the link https://enpf.webex.com/enpf/j.php?MTID=mac5a974ec1de4cbfc571c8aba010ccd2, then enter the event meeting number: 2512 663 5277  and the event meeting password: 1234  UAPF was founded on August 22, 2013 on the basis of GNPF APF JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan represented by the State Institution Committee of State Property and Privatization of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Trust management of UAPF pension assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF attracts compulsory pension contributions, employer’s compulsory pension contributions, compulsory occupational pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as carries out enrollment and accounting of voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation for the guaranteed deposit, transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory guarantee of deposits, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", ensures the implementation of pension benefits. The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target requirements, accounting and crediting of target savings (TS) to target savings accounts, payments of TS to their recipients in bank accounts, accounting for returns of TS in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the National Fund for Children program (More details at www.enpf.kz)  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-mendykarin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1014335?lang=kk
Provision of agricultural land to displaced persons 10.06.2025
According to the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Population Migration", an internally displaced person is an internal migrant who has moved to regions designated by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Based on the current land legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, displaced persons in regions designated by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan are granted land plots for farming or farming on the right of temporary short-term paid land use (lease) for up to five years in a non-competitive manner in amounts not exceeding the minimum amounts established in accordance with paragraph 5 of Article 50 of the Land Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, without the right of alienation, transfer as a contribution to the authorized capital of a business partnership, to pay for shares of a joint-stock company or as a contribution to a production cooperative.Repeated provision of land plots for the specified purposes is not allowed.The change of permanent place of residence from the regions determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan entails the termination of the land use right granted on the basis of part one of this paragraph in accordance with Article 81 of the Land Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Displaced persons who have been living in regions designated by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan for more than five years are granted the right to conclude a contract for a new term of long-term land use rights in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 37 of the Land Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Based on the above, displaced persons in the regions designated by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the provision of agricultural land for farming or farming have the right to apply to local executive authorities at the location of the land.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-ush/press/news/details/1014347?lang=kk
On the procedure for the payment of mandatory payments for the import of vehicles 10.06.2025
The Department of State Revenue for the Mangystau region informs participants in foreign economic activity about the procedure for making mandatory payments during customs clearance of vehicles.In accordance with the current legislation, when importing vehicles into the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the following payments are payable:Customs duty for customs declaration — in the amount of 6 monthly calculation indices (Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05.04.18 № 171.)Import customs duty is determined in accordance with the Unified Customs Tariff of the Eurasian Economic Union. The duty rate depends on the year of manufacture, volume and type of engine and can vary from 0% to 18%, or be set at a fixed amount depending on the unit of measurement (Decision of the EEC Council dated 09/14/21 № 80).Excise tax is paid in respect of passenger cars and other motor vehicles intended mainly for transporting people with an engine capacity of more than 3,000 cubic meters. The excise tax rate is 100 tenge per 1 cubic meter (paragraph 4 of art.463 of the Tax Code).Value added tax (VAT) — 12% of taxable imports (Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan).Additionally, we would like to inform you that reduced import customs duties may be applied to vehicles as part of the obligations of the Republic of Kazakhstan to join the World Trade Organization.At the same time, vehicles registered at WTO rates cannot be exported outside the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The State Revenue Department urges participants in foreign economic activity to comply with the established requirements and pay mandatory payments on time when importing vehicles.For more information and consultations, you can contact the territorial state revenue authorities or visit the official website of the State Revenue Committee: https://kgd.gov.kz.(unofficial translation)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1014309?lang=kk
Уважаемые вкладчики! 10.06.2025
АО «Единый накопительный пенсионный фонд» призывает Вас быть бдительными и напоминает о необходимости защиты Ваших персональных данных.Участились случаи интернет-мошенничества, при которых злоумышленники, представляясь сотрудниками государственных органов или финансовых организаций, пытаются получить доступ к личной информации граждан.Обращаем Ваше внимание:* Работники АО «ЕНПФ» не совершают телефонных звонков с просьбой предоставить:o ИИН, номер удостоверения личности;o данные банковских карт или счетов;o SMS-коды подтверждения;o пароли от приложений и других сервисов.* АО «ЕНПФ» не информирует о возможных подозрительных действиях или «блокировке средств» по телефону.* Любая официальная информация предоставляется через личный кабинет вкладчика, официальный сайт фонда или при личном обращении вкладчика в филиал АО «ЕНПФ».Как обезопасить себя:* Не сообщайте конфиденциальные данные посторонним лицам, даже если они представляются работниками АО «ЕНПФ» или государственных структур.* Проверяйте достоверность поступающей информации через официальные источники (сайт www.enpf.kz, колл-центр 1418).В случае сомнительных звонков или сообщений — немедленно прекратите общение и сообщите о попытке мошенничества в правоохранительные органы.Берегите свои пенсионные накопления и личную информацию!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe-shalkar/press/news/details/1014294?lang=kk
98% услуг, предоставленных ЕНПФ с начала года, оказано в цифровом режиме 10.06.2025
Единый накопительный пенсионный фонд продолжает активно предоставлять широкий спектр услуг, направленных на поддержку и информирование своих клиентов. В период с 01.01.2025 г. по 01.05.2025 г. населению оказано порядка 19,4 млн услуг.Из общего количества оказанных услуг:– более 9,1 млн проведено в электронном формате,– более 9,6 млн – в автоматическом.Таким образом, доля услуг, оказанных в автоматическом, электронном и удалённом форматах, составила 98,2% от общего количества.В очном формате было оказано порядка 343,0 тыс. услуг, в том числе непосредственно в офисах Фонда — более 334,9 тыс.Напомним, что все пенсионные счета открываются в ЕНПФ автоматически при поступлении первого взноса. Также автоматически начисляются целевые требования и целевые накопления участникам программы «Нацфонд – детям».Всего за отчётный период в автоматическом режиме открыто 718,1 тыс. индивидуальных пенсионных счетов (ИПС) по всем видам пенсионных взносов, включая условные пенсионные счета (УПС) и целевые накопительные счета (ЦНС) в рамках программы «Нацфонд – детям».Самая популярная услуга – получение выписки с ИПС, УПС, ЦНС. С начала года выдано порядка 10,1 млн выписок, из которых:– более 8,3 млн – в электронном виде,– более 1,4 млн – в автоматическом режиме.ЕНПФ напоминает: личный кабинет – самый удобный способ контроля за пенсионными накоплениями. Сервис работает 24/7, информация доступна также через egov.kz и мобильное приложение электронного правительства.Дополнительные онлайн-услуги включают:– внесение изменений в реквизиты,– получение справки о наличии счетов,– подача заявлений на выплаты,– перевод накоплений УИП,– пенсионный калькулятор и др.За январь–апрель 2025 года подано более 50,1 тыс. заявлений на изменение реквизитов, из них более 46,8 тыс. – в офисах.ЕНПФ активно ведёт информационно-разъяснительную работу:– 15,8 тыс. выездных презентаций,– участие порядка 332,5 тыс. человек,– более 15,3 тыс. публикаций в СМИ.Количество обращений вкладчиков через каналы обратной связи – 205,4 тыс.📞 Любая компания может подать заявку на проведение презентации с выездом в офис. Достаточно позвонить в call-центр 1418 или обратиться через сайт либо мобильное приложение ЕНПФ.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe-shalkar/press/news/details/1014296?lang=kk
Kazakhstan and Bulgaria Aim to Expand Trade and Economic Partnership 10.06.2025
A Kazakhstan–Bulgaria business forum was held in the capital of Kazakhstan with the participation of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of the Republic of Bulgaria Rumen Radev. The event served as an important platform for discussing the prospects of bilateral economic cooperation, enhancing collaboration between the business communities of both countries, and advancing joint investment initiatives.Opening the forum, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov highlighted the strong potential for economic cooperation with Bulgaria and emphasized that the partnership should be based on mutual investment and practical collaboration. According to him, Kazakhstan is interested in launching joint production ventures and supporting companies from both countries in entering new markets.On the Bulgarian side, Boyko Takov, Executive Director of the Bulgarian Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Agency, delivered a welcoming speech and expressed confidence in the high potential of business cooperation between the two countries, particularly in innovation, ICT, tourism, and agribusiness.During the panel session, representatives of government agencies, businesses, and industry associations discussed specific projects and promising areas for joint implementation. Participants included Deputy Chairman of the Board of “NC “KAZAKH INVEST” JSC Madiyar Sultanbek, Chairman of the Bulgarian Association of Employers and Innovative Technologies Dobroslav Dimitrov, Deputy Mayor of Sofia Ivan Vasilev, and other forum delegates.One of the key outcomes of the forum was the signing of two agreements. The national company KAZAKH INVEST and Bulgaria’s Acta Climate agreed to implement a joint reforestation project in Kazakhstan using advanced climate technologies. The second agreement — between JSC “Shymkentmay” and the company “Lekkerbek” — outlines the construction of a modern food production complex focused on manufacturing preservative-free, long-shelf-life products. The project’s investment is estimated at $20 million, with implementation set to begin in the near future.The forum concluded with a series of B2B meetings between business representatives from both countries, where specific partnership formats, production localization, and technology exchange opportunities were discussed. The business forum dialogue marked an important step toward forming new investment projects and strengthening trade and economic ties between Kazakhstan and Bulgaria.Source: https://invest.gov.kzSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/invest/press/news/details/1014259?lang=kk
Responsibility for providing false information when registering civil status acts 10.06.2025
According to the Law "On Amendments and Additions to the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Administrative Offenses", territorial justice bodies are vested with the competence, in accordance with Article 695 of the Code "On Administrative Offenses", to consider cases of administrative offenses provided for in Article 491 of the Code of Administrative Offenses for concealing circumstances that prevent marriage or providing false information to civil registry offices. Violation of the provisions of the above article provides for a fine in the amount of five monthly calculation indices.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet-sko/press/news/details/1014220?lang=kk
Summer holidays in Kostanay region: recreation for children with benefits and care 10.06.2025
About 105,000, or 98.6% of children, will be covered by summer holidays in 2025.264.4 million tenge is provided for these purposes.This year, the network of country camps in the region consists of 12 facilities (9 public, 3 private), where it is planned to improve the health of more than 8,000 children.In 3 state camps (recreation center named after Bakirova, "Lesnaya skazka" and "Altyngul"), pupils of boarding schools for orphaned children will have a rest.The opening of season 1 is scheduled for June 9-18.Over 4,000 teachers will be involved in the summer camps.It has become a good tradition for the Kazakhstan Khalqyna Charitable Foundation to conduct a project for rural children "QH Zhazdyk Zholdam", thanks to which 246 schoolchildren will have a free rest in 2 rural camps of the region this year: "Baldauren" and "Bolashak".For the fourth year in a row, 359 children with special educational needs from 13 regions of the region will have a rest in the framework of the state social order on the basis of the rehabilitation center "Hatiko" for a total amount of 54.1 million tenge. During the stay of children with an accompanying person in this center, five meals a day are provided for children and accompanying persons, as well as psychological services.Recreation for children from socially vulnerable categories is provided as a matter of priority. About 167 million tenge will be allocated from the local budget for these purposes and about 38 thousand children of certain categories will be covered by summer holidays.Starting from June 2, 773 free school camps will operate in all educational institutions of the region with a total coverage of about 98 thousand children, or 91% of students in grades 1-10.The issue of ensuring the safety of children in the summer is under special control.More than 105,000 children will be involved in various types of employment, including labor, tourism, creative and intellectual ones.The project "Summer psychological support sites" is planned in all educational organizations of the region, covering about 19.5 thousand children and adolescents.Within the framework of the state social order, the education departments plan to cover about 850 children with various activities in the amount of 17.0 million tenge..Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1014228?lang=kk
The action "Demand a check — win a prize!" 10.06.2025
The Department of State Revenue for the Kyzylorda region recalls the launch of 2 large-scale actions aimed at supporting business and combating the shadow economy.1. The action "Demand a check — win a prize!". From April 3 to December 31, 2025, every citizen of the country has a chance to become the owner of cash and valuable prizes! It is enough to simply scan the fiscal receipt of a product or service and register it in the Amian mobile application.2. New Baige promotion! From May 1 to December 31, 2025, scan as many receipts as possible and get a chance to win 100,000 tenge!The winners are determined quarterly: 20 winners across the country.Buy — scan — win!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kyzylorda/press/news/details/1014213?lang=kk
Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan and North Macedonia Discussed Prospects for Cooperation 10.06.2025
Astana, June 9, 2025 - Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu held a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of the Republic of North Macedonia Timcho Mucunski, who arrived in Astana on a working visit.The interlocutors discussed a wide range of issues touching upon political, trade and economic, cultural and humanitarian aspects of interaction. Particular attention was paid to increasing cooperation in such promising areas as investments, transportation, mobility of citizens, etc.“North Macedonia is one of Kazakhstan’s important partners in the Balkan region. We attach great importance to the comprehensive development of multifaceted relations with your country. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between our states for 30 years, a positive dynamics of interaction in priority areas has been maintained,” Minister Nurtleu emphasized.Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan expressed gratitude to North Macedonia for the participation of a representative delegation in the Astana International Forum, headed by President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova. This step serves as clear evidence of the strengthening bilateral dialogue and mutual interest in the development of multilateral cooperation.The ministers reaffirmed mutual willingness to deepen the legal framework and intensify visits at all levels, as well as exchanged views on topical issues on the regional and international agenda. The prospects of introducing a bilateral visa-free regime for holders of national passports were discussed.The negotiations resulted in the signing of the Program of Cooperation between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the two countries for 2025-2027, that lays the foundation for a structured and forward-looking approach of multidimensional partnership and gives a new impetus to the interaction between the foreign ministries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-skopje/press/news/details/1014558?lang=kk
Kazakhstan and Belgium strengthen cooperation in transport and logistics 10.06.2025
Antwerp, 6 June 2025 – A roundtable on “Kazakhstan’s Transport and Logistics Sector: Opportunities for Belgian Businesses” was held at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges. The event was organized by the European–Central Asia Transport Association (ECATA) with the support of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Belgium and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges.The roundtable brought together Belgian transport and logistics companies, including Jan De Nul, representatives of the Benelux Chamber of Commerce, the European Commission, the Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), and the TITR Association.Key topics included Kazakhstan’s role in strengthening connectivity via the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), Jan De Nul’s infrastructure projects in the Ports of Kuryk and Aktau, and future cooperation plans – including within the EU’s TAIEX Green Ports initiative.The parties reaffirmed their readiness for a strategic partnership aimed at developing sustainable logistics solutions across Central Asia.The Port of Antwerp-Bruges is one of the largest and most modern seaports in Europe, located in Belgium. It is currently the second-largest port in Europe by cargo volume. In 2023, it handled around 271 million tonnes of cargo and over 13 million TEUs. It is also the world’s leading car transshipment port, processing over 3 million vehicles annually.The port is a leader in sustainability and innovation, with major investments in green energy, hydrogen infrastructure, and digital solutions, aiming to become the world’s first carbon-neutral port by 2050.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brussels/press/news/details/1014192?lang=kk
Warsaw was introduced to Kazakh traditions 10.06.2025
Warsaw, June 7, 2025 – Kazakhstan Culture Day was held at the Museum of Asia and the Pacific in Warsaw. The event, aimed at strengthening cultural and humanitarian ties between the two countries, became a vibrant occasion showcasing the diversity of Kazakh culture, traditions, and modern art.The program began with an engaging fairy tale for children, immersing young guests in the myths and folk stories of Kazakhstan. Throughout the event, there were masterclasses in felt-making, where attendees learned techniques for creating felted objects and "syrmak."Additionally, lectures and exhibitions explored the richness of Kazakhstan’s cultural heritage, covering topics from the philosophy of Tengriism to Kazakh epics and their hidden meanings.A segment titled "The Modern Face of Traditions" featured fashion and design solutions that combine Kazakh traditions with contemporary style.Representatives from the Kazakh Embassy in Poland introduced the audience to the country’s tourism potential, highlighting Kazakhstan's unique natural and cultural sites, as well as the goals of the "Born Bold" campaign. Visitors also sampled traditional Kazakh sweets — baursaks, chak-chak, samsa, and irimsik.For all interested, there were masterclasses and presentations of traditional Kazakh games "Aysyq" and "Togyzqumalaq." The artistic part of the program was accompanied by a virtuoso performance on the dombra, featuring Kazakh kui  "Alkisa," "Balbyrauyn," and "Akku."The event concluded with a screening of the Kazakh epic "Kozy Korpesh and Bayan Sulu" in Polish, accompanied by a performance on the kobyz instrument. During the evening, the story of the kobyz and the great thinker of all Turkic peoples, composer Korkyt-Ata, was also shared.The event provided a wonderful opportunity for the Polish public to learn about the rich culture and history of Kazakhstan. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-warsaw/press/news/details/1014194?lang=kk
Kazakh participants of the “Hajj-2025” auto expedition have successfully completed all rituals of the great pilgrimage and are returning to Kazakhstan 10.06.2025
Jeddah, June 9, 2025 – The Consulate General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Jeddah warmly welcomed the participants of the “Hajj-2025” Kazakhstani auto expedition. The pilgrims – Yerzhan Slyambekov, Aidar Kurmanov, Kanat Saimov, and Leonid Payazitov – who completed the Hajj, met with the Consul General of Kazakhstan in Jeddah, Ruslan Kospanov, and other diplomats.The Kazakhstani pilgrims shared their impressions of their journey of approximately 10,000 kilometers, which began in the city of Semey and passed through Astana, Aktobe, Atyrau, then across the territories of the Russian Federation, Georgia, Turkey, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, and finally through the Saudi capital, Riyadh, to the holy cities of Madinah and Makkah.They expressed special gratitude to the diplomatic missions in these countries for their assistance in organizing the trip.In turn, the Consulate’s diplomats highly praised the initiative, noting the endurance and spirit of the participants, and wished them a safe return to the homeland.As Consul General R. Kospanov noted, such initiatives have a great importance as they contribute to strengthening spiritual values and fostering intercultural dialogue. Moreover, the successful completion of the expedition represents a valuable contribution by its participants to promoting a positive image of Kazakhstan abroad.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-jeddah/press/news/details/1014203?lang=kk