Kigali, 9 october 2025 – the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Kenya, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the UN Office in Nairobi Barlybay Sadykov met with the Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Republic of Rwanda Ms. Gertrude Kazarwa, Minister of Defense Mr. Juvenal Marisamunda, Minister of Agriculture Mr. Mark Bagabe, Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ms. Clementine Mukeka, Permanent Secretary of Trade and Industry Mr. Antoine Marie Kajangwe, Permanent Secretary of Information and Communication Technologies and Innovations Mr. Eraste Rurangwa, Chief Executive Officer of the Mining, Oil and Gas Council Ms. Alice Uwase, Chief Operating Officer of the National Agricultural Export Development Board Ms. Sandrine Urujeni, Chief Executive Officer of the Private Sector Federation of Rwanda Mr. Stephen Ruzibiza.During these meetings, the Ambassador informed the partners about the political and economic reforms being carried out in Kazakhstan, the strategic objectives outlined in the President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s State of the Nation Address to the People of Kazakhstan “Kazakhstan in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Current Challenges and Solutions through Digital Transformation” and Kazakhstan's international initiatives.The parties discussed current issues of bilateral cooperation with the aim of implementing the agreements reached during the official visit of the President of the Republic of Rwanda P. Kagame to Astana in May 2025. Particular attention was paid to plans for developing cooperation in such areas as energy, agriculture, information technology and innovation, mining and space industries, and interparliamentary cooperation.The Rwandan side highly praised the political and economic reforms being carried out in Kazakhstan, as well as Kazakhstan's international initiatives, and confirmed its interest in developing long-term cooperation with Astana. The parties noted the importance of the Agreement on the establishment of the Kazakhstan-Rwanda Business Council, signed on September 26, 2025, aimed at expanding interaction between the business communities and promoting the development of trade, economic and investment cooperation between our countries.Following the meetings, the parties agreed to continue collaborating on issues of mutual interest and to organize expert meetings via videoconference between the relevant agencies of the two countries to discuss in detail joint measures to advance cooperation outlined in the legal documents signed during President P.Kagame's visit to Kazakhstan and to develop a roadmap for their practical implementation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-nairobi/press/news/details/1084194?lang=kk

Ensuring the fulfillment of the obligation to pay customs duties and taxes is the providing guarantees (property or other) to the customs authority, allowing the state to be confident of receiving the due amounts, even in the event of non-payment by the declarant or another person.The obligation to pay customs duties and taxes in the Republic of Kazakhstan is secured in specific cases provided for by the current customs legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan (specifically, Articles 91, 194, 195, 196, 223, 257, 170, 387, 397 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Customs Regulation in the Republic of Kazakhstan" (hereinafter referred to as the Code)). The following ones are frequently used:- Specifics of the release of goods before the verification of customs, other documents and (or) information (Article 195 of the Code) is completed;- Specifics of the release of goods when a customs examination is ordered (Article 196 of the Code);- Conditions for placing goods under the customs procedure of customs transit (Articles 223 and 226 of the Code);- Placing goods for temporary storage in places at the request of a person with authority in respect of the goods, in accordance with Article 170 of the Code.The methods of ensuring the fulfillment of the obligation to pay customs duties and taxes are money, bank guarantee, surety, pledge of property, and an insurance contract (as stipulated in Articles 97–102 of the Code).The simplest and most common method is money, in which the amount of customs payments and taxes is deposited into the customs authority's account for the temporary placement of funds. When using a bank guarantee, a bank's assurance for the payment of customs duties and taxes is required. When utilizing a surety, a guarantee from a third party (other than a bank) is necessary. The use of a pledge of property provides for the transfer of property as collateral to the customs authority before the fulfillment of the obligation. When employing an insurance contract, the customs authority accepts contracts issued by insurance organizations included in the register of insurance organizations licensed for insurance activities.Amount of the security is determined based on the amounts of customs duties and taxes that would be payable in the Republic of Kazakhstan if goods were placed under the customs procedure of release for domestic consumption without applying tariff preferences and benefits.The Customs authorities, for their part, monitor the availability and sufficiency of the amount of the security. In case of failure to fulfill obligations to pay customs duties and taxes in accordance with the cases provided for by the current customs legislation, the customs authority shall collect the customs duties and taxes according to the chosen method of ensuring the fulfillment of the obligation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1084198?lang=kk

«Отандастар Қоры» шетелде тұратын этникалық қазақтарға және елге оралған қандастарға түрлі мәселелер бойынша жан-жақты ақпараттық-консультациялық қолдау көрсету жұмыстарын жүргізеді.Осы мақсатта назарға алу үшін «Отандастар Қоры» жанынан құрылған «Шетелдегі отандастарды ақпараттық қолдау орталығының» жаңартылған WhatsApp байланыс нөмірлерін жариялап отырмыз.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-gorgan/press/news/details/1084205?lang=kk

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New Delhi, 6 October 2025 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to India Azamat Yeskarayev met with members of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) to discuss prospects for joint cooperation. The meeting was held at the initiative of the Indian side and brought together around 30 leading companies from various sectors of the economy.For reference: The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) was established in 1927 and is India’s largest and oldest supreme business organization. FICCI includes both private and state-owned commercial companies, as well as international companies and regional chambers of commerce and industry from various Indian states, with a total of nearly 300,000 members.During his opening speech A. Yeskarayev briefed participants about current economic situation between two countries and presented the advantages of Kazakhstan’s favorable investment climate. Particular attention was paid to the implementation of new joint investment projects in the country.In addition, the head of the Kazakh diplomatic mission noted that at this period, the trade and economic potential has not been fully realized. According to him, there are significant opportunities for growth in trade turnover between two countries in the near future to 3 billion US dollars.While, executives of Indian companies asked questions about supporting tools for foreign investors, for their questions provided comprehensive answers.During the meeting, particular attention was paid to cooperation in economic sectors such as construction, IT, pharmaceuticals, tourism, industry, renewable energy sources.A series of productive meetings were held as part of this event, during which relevant investment teasers were presented to representatives of Indian companies.In addition, the management of the FICCI Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced plans to organize a visit by Indian companies to Kazakhstan before the end of this year. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-delhi/press/news/details/1084003?lang=kk

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Analytical report on the results of the internal analysis of corruption risks in the activities of the Department of Economics and Budget Planning of the Military-Industrial Complex in 2025Action Plan to Eliminate Identified Corruption Risks in the Department of Economics and Budget Planning of the East Kazakhstan RegionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-ekonomika/press/news/details/1083481?lang=kk

The opening ceremony of the bakery complex of the «Kyzylorda-Nan» partnership took place. Representatives of the intelligentsia, elders, and city residents attended the ceremony.Regional Governor Nurlybek Nalibayev, noting the major investment projects implemented in the region, congratulated those gathered on the opening of the new facility.«Our President Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich said: «We must continue to diversify the economy with renewed impetus. Priority must be given to the production of highly processed products that are competitive in both domestic and foreign markets».Our region has a favorable investment climate, and large-scale projects are being implemented. From 2022 to 2024, approximately 1 trillion 600 billion tenge in investments were attracted to the region's economy.This year, efforts are underway to attract more than 631 billion 400 million tenge in investments. Over the past eight months, 408 billion 200 million tenge in investments have been attracted, and Kyzylorda Region has taken first place in the republic in terms of plan fulfillment. By the end of the year, the plan will be exceeded to 716 billion tenge by the launch of new projects. $280 million has been approved for foreign direct investment, and $172.9 million was raised in the second quarter of this year, achieving 62% of the plan.Today, we have gathered for the grand opening of the «Kyzylorda-Nan» bakery complex, which will give new impetus to the region's economy. I sincerely congratulate everyone on the launch of this new enterprise. We express our gratitude to the investors, builders, and all partner organizations involved in the project. May the complex be successful and its production fruitful! May our sovereign country be prosperous, and our independence unshakable!» - said Nurlybek Mashbekovich. Serik Duisenbaev, Chairman of the Regional Council of Veterans, delivered a welcoming speech at the event. Philanthropist Neilya Zhusupova was awarded the Kyzylorda Region Certificate of Honor for her contribution to the region's socioeconomic development and significant investments in the manufacturing industry. Employees received letters of gratitude from the regional akim.The bakery, first opened in Kyzylorda in 1957, provided residents with high-quality products until 1995. Thirty years later, this good tradition continued, and a new complex opened.This complex, which received a total investment of 5.6 billion tenge, is a major facility not only of industrial but also of social and national significance. Currently, it employs 120 people, and this number of jobs is expected to increase to 170 in the future.As part of state support, the complex was allocated a 5-hectare plot of land and provided with the necessary infrastructure. In addition, a preferential loan of 1.2 billion tenge was provided, with a subsidized interest rate. During the first phase, four production facilities with modern, fully automated equipment worth 3.1 billion tenge were launched. Next year, as part of the second phase of the project, construction of a flour mill costing 2.5 billion tenge is planned.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1083485?lang=kk

Druskininkai, 9 October 2025 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Lithuania Timur Urazayev held a meeting with representatives of the Druskininkai business community as part of his working visit to the region.The event was organized by the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Lithuania in cooperation with the Vilnius Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts (CCIC) and the Druskininkai Municipality.The meeting brought together executives from more than 20 companies representing various sectors – transport and logistics, tourism, construction, agriculture, industry – all interested in building partnerships with Kazakhstan.During the meeting, the Ambassador briefed participants on the key trends in Kazakhstan’s economic development, government measures aimed at improving the investment climate and supporting foreign investors, as well as the country’s economic policy priorities. Particular attention was paid to opportunities for Lithuanian companies to participate in specific investment projects in Kazakhstan.Ambassador Urazayev also highlighted several provisions of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s Address of 8 September 2025, which present significant potential for international cooperation – particularly in the fields of digital technology integration, innovation development, and Kazakhstan’s transformation into a fully digital state that ensures transparency in business processes.The importance of humanitarian and cultural ties was also emphasized, alongside the growing interest in Kazakhstan’s tourism potential. In this regard, Lithuanian participants were presented with an information guide on Kazakhstan in Lithuanian.Lithuanian partners were informed about the activities of the Kazakhstan–Lithuania Business Council, which plays a key role in promoting direct business contacts. The outcomes of the visit of a Lithuanian business delegation to Almaty on 1 October 2025, the business forum, and B2B meetings held during the visit were also highlighted.Participants of the meeting expressed their readiness to maintain close contacts aimed at expanding economic cooperation and exploring new joint projects. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-vilnius/press/news/details/1083552?lang=kk

Astana, October 7, 2025 – From October 3 to 5, 2025, at the initiative of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Spain, a delegation from the Community of Madrid headed by the Regional Minister of Digitalization, Mr. Miguel López-Valverde, took part in the international forum Digital Bridge 2025, held in Astana.During the visit, meetings were held with the Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr. Zhaslan Madiyev, as well as with the Chairman of the Board of JSC “National Information Technologies” (NITEC), Mr. Dauren Bekmanov. As a result of the discussions, a cooperation agreement in the field of digitalization was signed, aimed at promoting the exchange of experience and the joint implementation of projects in the areas of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital governance.Mr. López-Valverde also took part as a speaker in the panel session “The European Model of AI Development: Balancing Innovation, Regulation, and Sustainability,” where he shared Madrid’s experience in the digitalization of public services and the application of AI technologies in the social sphere.In addition, the Regional Minister of Digitalization delivered a guest lecture at Astana IT University titled “Digitalization as a Driver of Change in the Regions: Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence,” highlighting Kazakhstan’s high potential as a regional hub for digital innovation and emphasizing the importance of further strengthening technological cooperation between Kazakhstan and Spain.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-madrid/press/news/details/1083554?lang=kk

      On October 7, an extraordinary meeting of the Kurchatov City Public Council was held. The meeting considered the application of Public Council Chairman B.E. Bekmagambetov to remove him from the council, the election of a new chairman, and the inclusion of a new member to replace the one who had resigned for the remainder of his term in accordance with the procedure specified in paragraphs 9 and 10 of Article 9 of this Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Public Councils." By open vote, by a majority vote, B.E. Bekmagambetov was removed from the Public Council, D.V. Sarayev was elected chairman, and Zh.E. Shaushimova was included in the Public Council from the reserve.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-kurchatov/press/news/details/1083587?lang=kk

        On October 8 of this year, Kurchatov Mayor B.T. Abdraliev met with the newly appointed Public Council. The event was held in the format of an open and constructive dialogue. Key issues related to the city's socioeconomic development, the implementation of current initiatives, and the key areas of interaction between the executive branch and the public were discussed. Particular attention was paid to improvements, the development of social infrastructure, and improving the quality of life for residents. Members of the Public Council expressed their proposals and initiatives aimed at further developing Kurchatov and improving the effectiveness of public outreach. The Mayor noted the importance of open dialogue with civil society and emphasized that the Public Council is a key mechanism for resident participation in city governance. At the end of the meeting, the parties agreed to meet regularly and work together to address pressing issues.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-kurchatov/press/news/details/1083598?lang=kk

On October 8, 2025, Gulmira Sabralimova, Head of Office of Advocacy and the Contact Center of the State Revenue Department of East Kazakhstan Region spoke at the 1C-Rating platform to explain the key changes to Personal Income Tax (PIT) under the new Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which takes effect on January 1, 2026.The republican seminar, conducted via live broadcast, attracted over 2,500 participants, including taxpayers, business representatives, accountants, and consultants. The main focus was on new approaches to personal income taxation and the expansion of the progressive tax scale.Starting in 2026, Kazakhstan will adopt a progressive PIT scale to establish a more equitable and transparent tax system. This change aims to encourage official income reporting and protect the interests of socially vulnerable groups..All income, except for income of individuals engaged in private practice, is taxed according to an appropriate progressive scale of tax rates.Thus, the income of individuals (except for individuals engaged in private practice, dividends, individual entrepreneurs, and peasant farms using the generally established procedure) is taxed according to the following progressive scale of tax rates:Up to 8 500 – old Monthly Calculation Index (MCI) per calendar year (33,4 million tenge) – 10 %;exceeding 8,500-fold MCI (over 35 million tenge): 10% of income up to the 8,500-fold MCI threshold, plus 15% on the amount exceeding this threshold.Income earned by individuals engaged in private practice (private notaries, lawyers, private bailiffs, professional mediators) will be taxed at a flat rate of 9%.The previous exemption for dividends (up to 30,000 MCI) is eliminated and replaced with a progressive scale: income up to 230,000-fold MCI (approximately 904.4 million tenge): 5% and income exceeding 230,000-fold MCI: 15% on the excess amount.All income for entrepreneurs and peasant farms (excluding income from private practice) will be subject to the following progressive tax rates:Up to 230,000 times the Minimum Remuneration per calendar year (904.4 million tenge): 10%;exceeding 230,000-fold MCI (over 904,4 million tenge) 10% of income up to the 230,000-fold Minimum Remuneration threshold, plus 15% on the amount exceeding this thresholdThe speaker concluded by affirming the Department's commitment to dialogue with taxpayers and encouraged all interested parties to actively follow the SRD of EKR official social media pages and participate in future explanatory seminars on the new Tax Code provisions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1083620?lang=kk

Meeting between KazAID and Indonesian AID within the framework of the 6th IsDB DialogueFrom 7 to 9 October 2025, in Jakarta, Indonesia -  B. Zhakupov, Director of the Department for Partnerships and Regional Projects, and A. Tuimebekova, Senior Manager of KazAID, took part in the 6th Dialogue Meeting of Development Cooperation Agencies of the IsDB member countries. The event was organized by the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) in cooperation with the Indonesian Agency for International Development (Indonesian AID) and the Palestinian International Cooperation Agency (PICA).The purpose of the meeting was to strengthen partnerships among development cooperation agencies of IsDB member states. The event gathered over 30 representatives of donor organizations, including AIDA, EAPD, TİKA, ATCT, Indonesian AID, PICA, and others.During the visit, KazAID representatives met with the Department of International Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia, with the participation of A. Tanbay, Counselor of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Indonesia, where the parties discussed the prospects for signing a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of Official Development Assistance (ODA).In addition, a meeting was held with Mr. Dalyano, Head of Indonesian AID, during which the parties agreed to develop joint projects and exchange Kazakhstan’s experience and expertise in ODA statistical reporting. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kazaid/press/news/details/1083684?lang=kk

According to the tax legislation, individuals engaged in private practice (hereinafter - the "IEPP") include private notaries, private bailiffs, lawyers, and professional mediators. ​Before commencing activities, these individuals must register with the state revenue authorities as IEPPs based on a notification, in accordance with the procedures defined by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan on permits and notifications. ​Registration of IEPPs is carried out for the purposes of tax administration and covers individuals engaged in professional activities based on a license.Registration of IEPPs, changes to registration data, and deregistration are regulated by Articles 79-81 of the Tax Code. ​The taxable income of such individuals is determined in accordance with Articles 362-365 of the Tax Code. They are also entitled to professional deductions, which are specified in these same articles.​The Individual Income Tax (IIT) rate of 10% is applied to the income received, due at the end of the month. ​Thus, when determining the taxable income of a private practitioner, no adjustments or deductions are applied (as is the case with income from employment contracts, for example), except for professional deductions.Т This means that the entire amount of income earned from private practice is subject to IIT taxation. Neither the standard deduction nor other deductions, including the deduction for remuneration to the income of a notary, mediator, etc., are applied. ​Professional deductions can be applied if the following conditions are met:1) they are made in connection with the receipt of income from the activities of a private bailiff, mediator, notary, or lawyer; 2) they are documented; 3) they are reflected in the tax registers of a private bailiff, mediator, notary, or lawyer.The amount of CIT tax must be paid monthly by the 5th day of the month following the month in which the income was received.By Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 208-VIII dated July 15, 2025, amendments and additions have been made to the current Tax Code, according to which Article 781 on "Transitional provisions on calculation, withholding, and payment of Individual Income Tax from January 1, 2025," requires IEPPs to pay individual income tax for the period from January 1, 2025, to the last day of the month in which the Law was enacted, no later than the 5th day following the month of enactment.The Declaration on Income and Property (form 270.00) must be submitted by September 15 of the year following the reporting year. If a decision is made to terminate the IEPP's activities in the current year, a liquidation declaration on IIT (form 240.00) must be submitted.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1083685?lang=kk

Schools in Zhezkazgan continue an environmental initiative aimed at fostering a culture of waste separation. As part of the “Taza Qazaqstan” campaign and following the instruction of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to introduce a unified standard of environmental education, eco-boxes for separate collection of paper, plastic, and glass are being installed in educational institutions across the city.The project is implemented by Jasyl Damu JSC with the support of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan. One of the schools where the eco-boxes have been installed is School No. 5 named after Kabden Shyngysov. Here, students are already actively sorting waste and sending it for recycling through the EcoQolday automated system, which connects citizens, waste collectors, and recyclers.In addition to installing eco-boxes, schools in the city are carrying out extensive environmental education activities. Teachers and volunteers successfully explain to students — in an engaging and accessible way — why it is important to separate waste, save resources, and care for the environment. Eco-lessons, interactive games, quizzes, and paper and plastic collection campaigns have been held, helping children put their knowledge into practice. Students show particular interest in examples of how recycled materials gain a “second life” — turning into furniture, decorative items, and elements of urban landscaping.A competition among schools has also been announced for collecting waste through the EcoQolday system. The educational institution that collects and sends the largest amount of waste for recycling will receive valuable prizes. Organizers note that such initiatives not only strengthen environmental culture but also develop a sense of collective responsibility, instilling in children the habit of caring for nature.The “Taza Qazaqstan” campaign has become an important step in promoting environmental education in the country. According to representatives of Jasyl Damu JSC, involving schoolchildren in such projects helps to instill environmental values from an early age and contributes to building a clean, green, and sustainable future for Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/1083708?lang=kk

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The regional communications service of Pavlodar region held a press conference on the provision of public services by state revenue authorities. The event was attended by Nurbolat Nurakhmetov, Head of the Department of Public Services of the Department of State Revenue for the Pavlodar region. Opening the briefing, Nurbolat Nurakhmetov noted that one of the priorities in the work of the state revenue authorities is the active introduction of digital technologies. To date, more than 90% of the public services provided by the Department have been converted to electronic format. Of the 42 types of services, 39 or 93% are provided electronically. – In 9 months of 2025, the Department provided over 330 thousand public services. All of them were provided on time, in accordance with the "Rules for the provision of public services by state revenue authorities", approved by the Order of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Nurbolat Nurakhmetov emphasized. During the press conference, the speaker answered all the questions from the media representatives.Department of Explanatory Work and Contact Center State Duma of the Pavlodar regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1083760?lang=kk

During the visit, he held meetings with the labor collectives of the state revenue departments of Zhelezinsky and Uspensky districts. The topic of discussion was the organization and optimization of business processes. The participants of the meetings received clarifications on key aspects of their activities and discussed current tasks, exchanged views on strategic areas of work. In addition, Argyn Kipshakov visited the customs post "Pavlodar special economic zone" and got acquainted with its work. During the visit to the production facilities of the FEZ participants – Metallogamma LLP and UPNK LLP – issues of improving work efficiency and prospects for further development were discussed. The working trip was fruitful: it allowed us to discuss pressing issues on the spot and develop proposals for improving business processes.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1083773?lang=kk

Mayor of Kostanay Marat Zhundubayev held an off-site meeting at the facilities where work continues on repairing the facades of apartment buildings.Since 2019, the facades of 168 houses in Kostanay have been updated. This year, repairs are being carried out in 20 more houses, of which 12 are undergoing current and 8 are undergoing major repairs.As part of the overhaul, the facades, roofs and glazing of the balconies are being completely renovated. During the current renovation, facades are painted, balconies are glazed in a single architectural style and decorative lighting is installed.In addition, entrepreneurs whose facilities are located on the ground floors of residential buildings are updating the entrances and facades, contributing to the formation of a modern and aesthetic appearance of city streets.Following the meeting, the mayor instructed the Housing and Communal Services department to ensure the improvement of adjacent territories after the completion of facade work, and the Housing Relations department to complete all repairs by October 20 of this year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1083794?lang=kk