In the city of Astana, military units of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan celebrated the Nauryz holiday with great solemnity and scale. As part of the event, organized on the initiative of the Main Command, yurts of the Astana garrison were set up on the территории of a capital brigade, along with thematic compositions reflecting the national spirit.Each yurt installed at the celebration site was dedicated to promoting the rich culture and traditions of the Kazakh people.Servicemen prepared national dishes, treated guests, and demonstrated traditional hospitality. In addition, various rituals and national games were held in each yurt, creating a special festive atmosphere.As part of the event, winners were determined among the yurts in several special categories. Awards were presented for “Best Traditions,” “Most Beautiful Yurt,” “Most Creative Aul,” “Most Hospitable Yurt,” and “Best Nauryz Kozhe.” The competition contributed to the development of the servicemen’s creative potential and strengthened their respect for national values.It is worth noting that this holiday became not only a vibrant cultural event for National Guard servicemen but also an important platform for strengthening unity and promoting spiritual values. Press Service of the National GuardMinistry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1209287?lang=kk

В Шелекском сельском округе была проведена диалоговая площадка с участием неправительственных организаций, жителей села и представителей акимата с целью повышения правовой грамотности и обсуждения актуальных проблем населения. В ходе мероприятия участники всесторонне рассмотрели вопросы формирования правовой культуры, разъяснения прав и обязанностей граждан.В ходе диалога жители задали интересующие их вопросы и получили конкретные ответы. В частности, были обсуждены вопросы земельных отношений, порядка получения социальной помощи, семейного права и трудовых споров.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbekshikazakh-shelek/press/news/details/1209160?lang=kk

The first round of international consultations on the establishment of an International Water Organization (IWO) under the auspices of the United Nations was held on the margins of the Regional Ecological Summit.The event brought together high-level representatives of states, international organizations, as well as members of the scientific and expert communities.At the opening of the consultations, Didar Temenov, Director of the Department of Multilateral Cooperation, delivered remarks on behalf of Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev. He outlined the objectives of the initiative put forward by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to consolidate United Nations water-related mandates in order to ensure the effective advancement of this agenda.Perspectives on the establishment of the International Water Organization were also shared by UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, Li Junhua; the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Water, Retno Marsudi (via video message); the UNECE Executive Secretary, Tatiana Molcean; as well as representatives of UNESCO, UN-Water, and other UN specialized agencies.Country positions and proposals were presented by the Representative of the President of Azerbaijan on Climate Issues and President of COP29, Mukhtar Babayev; the Minister of Water Resources of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Khamraev; the Minister of Environmental Protection of Serbia, Sara Pavkov; as well as deputy ministers of relevant ministries from a number of countries and other representatives of UN Member States.Overall, representatives of states, international organizations, and the scientific community expressed support for the initiative of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan to establish an International Water Organization. Participants underscored its timeliness and legitimacy in light of the urgent need to strengthen the global water governance system.Representatives of states and international organizations reaffirmed their readiness to engage constructively in further discussions on the establishment of the IWO.For her side, the moderator of the consultations, Ambassador-at-Large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Zulfiya Suleimenova, expressed her appreciation to the participants for their active engagement in launching the negotiation process and affirmed that Kazakhstan will continue to advance this initiative across all relevant international platforms.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1209178?lang=kk

In execution of the instruction of Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, in order to ensure state control and prevent unjustified price increases for socially significant food products and to eliminate unproductive intermediaries, the Department, on April 25 of the current year, together with the Entrepreneurship and Investment Department of Almaty, the State Revenue Department of Almaty, the Department of Economic Investigations of Almaty, and the offices of the district akims of the city, conducted another monitoring at the city's largest wholesale market "Barys-4". Within the framework of the monitoring conducted, the Department of Trade and Consumer Rights Protection of Almaty analyzed the wholesale intermediaries of the market. As a result of comprehensive measures, 9 intermediaries have been identified to date. Also, within the framework of the regional commission, the State Revenue Department of Almaty is conducting chronometric surveys of business entities. At the same time, the Department has carried out comprehensive work to inform and explain the requirements of trade legislation to entrepreneurs and the administration of the trading market.  Special attention was paid to compliance with the established trade markup of no more than 15% on socially significant food products, as well as the need to sell goods with clearly designed and accessibly placed price tags.This issue is under constant control; materials regarding all identified intermediaries and business entities will be submitted for consideration at a meeting of the regional commission. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1209114?lang=kk

In the Kostanay region, as part of the "Law and Order" concept, a program of educational sessions aimed at shaping the legal consciousness of youth is being implemented in stages. The initiative is designed to enhance the legal culture of the younger generation, prevent offenses, and create a safe educational environment.Schools and colleges in the region are covered under the project. Employees of the prosecutor's office and police, as well as veterans of law enforcement agencies, are actively involved in its implementation as mentors. This allows for the transfer of practical knowledge to young people and the explanation of legal issues using specific examples.The program includes sessions aimed at improving the legal literacy of students. Particular attention is paid to the prevention of bullying and cyberbullying, drug addiction and gaming addiction, as well as the prevention of deviant behavior among minors. The sessions are conducted in an interactive format using trainings and practical tasks, which promotes student engagement.Another event took place at Secondary School No. 8 in the city of Kostanay. During the meeting, an open dialogue with students was organized, within which issues of compliance with legal norms, personal responsibility, and respect for the law were discussed in detail.This project is an important initiative that contributes to strengthening legal culture among young people, fostering a respectful attitude towards the law, and shaping them into conscious citizens.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1209045?lang=kk

The Department of State Revenue for the Karaganda region informs about the procedure for executing notifications of desk control.If discrepancies are identified during desk monitoring, a notification of discrepancies is sent to the taxpayer (except for participants in horizontal monitoring)., How is the notification considered completed:1. If you agree with the discrepancies, you need to eliminate the violations in one or more ways.:,submit correct tax reports for the relevant period;,return the previously refunded VAT to the budget + pay the penalty fee (for each day from the moment of receipt to the refund);for the self-employed:,reflect the data in a special mobile application;, or pay taxes and social security payments;If necessary, perform actions to switch to a different tax regime (according to art. 716 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan).2. If you disagreeYou must:,send an explanation of the reasons for the discrepancies to the tax authority;Important: the explanation should not indicate a violation of tax legislation.., How to submit an explanation:The explanation is provided through the KNP ISNA system:,Go to the main page;,Go to the "Incoming documents" tab;,Click "View all";,Find the desired notification.After you have opened the desired notification:The notification itself and the section "Execution of the OGD document" will be displayed in the window that opens.In this section, you must:fillin the explanatory field (describe the reasons for the discrepancies or indicate what measures you have taken);attach supporting documents (if available).After filling out, click the "Sign and send" buttonSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-karaganda/press/news/details/1233559?lang=ru

Abu Dhabi, 27 April 2026 – As part of his official visit to the United Arab Emirates Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state and future prospects of the Kazakh-Emirati partnership, noting the high level of political dialogue and the traditionally fraternal nature of relations between the two countries.“The UAE is Kazakhstan’s strategic partner in the Arab world, and cooperation between our two countries continues to strengthen consistently across all key areas,” noted Minister Kosherbayev.Special attention was paid to the implementation of agreements reached between the leadership of the two states, as well as to expanding trade, economic, and investment cooperation.The sides also reviewed prospects for collaboration in the fields of energy, transport, infrastructure, innovation, artificial intelligence, and food security.“Economic cooperation has always been a solid foundation of our partnership. Today, the UAE is one of Kazakhstan’s key trade and investment partners in the region, and we are interested in advancing new joint projects,” said the Kazakh Foreign Minister.The interlocutors also exchanged views on pressing regional and international issues. Minister Kosherbayev reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s support and solidarity with the United Arab Emirates in the context of the current regional situation, underscoring the importance of preventing escalation and resolving all conflicts through political and diplomatic means on the basis of the principles of international law.The Kazakh Foreign Minister also conveyed an official invitation on behalf of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the President of the UAE to participate in the Summit of the Eurasian Economic Union, which will be held on May 28–29, 2026 in Astana.For his part, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan expressed appreciation to the Kazakh side for its support and highly praised Kazakhstan’s constructive position aimed at advancing diplomatic efforts.Following the talks, the sides reaffirmed their mutual interest in further deepening the strategic partnership, expanding practical cooperation, and continuing close coordination in both bilateral and multilateral formats.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1209075?lang=kk

"In celebration of National Book Day on April 23rd, the nationwide campaign '10 Books I Have Read' was announced. The goal of the campaign is to promote a culture of mass reading in society and to encourage every citizen to read books.To set an example for the younger generation, the Bastaushi village library supported this campaign and decided to highlight one of its regular readers. A native of Bastaushi village, our elder Kulbagi Yerzhanova, remains a devoted reader at 84 years old and has read a vast number of works.Speaking of the books she has read since the beginning of this year, it is worth noting the twelve-volume collection by Kabdesh Zhumadilov. Additionally, as part of the 'One Country — One Book' campaign, she read his two-volume novel 'Tagdyr' ('Fate'). Kulbagi-apai shared the story's content, emphasizing its educational and moral value for the youth and the importance of honoring one's native land. Such examples are aimed at expanding the historical horizons of readers and increasing respect for the history of their country."Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-samar-bastaushy/press/news/details/1208817?lang=kk

Date: May 2, 2026Location: Topolevka village, Sarkan district, «Zhongar-Alatau» State National Nature ParkOn May 2, 2026, one of the most spectacular natural events of spring will take place in the Zhetysu Region – the «Sivers Apple Blossom» Festival. This is an important event dedicated to a rare and extraordinary natural phenomenon.The event will be held on the territory of the «Zhongar-Alatau» State National Natural Park, in the picturesque surroundings of Topolevka village in the Sarkan district. This location was not chosen by chance: it is here that one of the largest groves of the wild Sivers apple tree in the world is found. This species is considered the ancestor of all cultivated apple varieties on Earth. According to scientists, approximately 48% of the global natural population of this unique apple tree is concentrated in the Zhetysu region.Once a year, for just a few weeks in spring, the mountain slopes are covered with delicate white and pink blossoms, transforming the valleys into breathtaking natural landscapes. During this period, thousands of tourists, photographers, and travelers visit the region to witness this rare natural phenomenon, learn its history, and experience the festival atmosphere.The festival brings together representatives of the tourism industry, environmentalists, scientists, media professionals, travel bloggers, artisans, cultural figures, as well as students and nature enthusiasts. The event serves as a platform for the development of eco-tourism, the preservation of natural heritage, and the international promotion of the region.The event is included in Kazakhstan’s national calendar of official events, highlighting its significance and tourist appeal.This year’s festival will offer a special atmosphere for guests. Headliners — Bayansulu and Kuandyk Rakhym — will take the stage and present a vibrant concert program against the backdrop of blooming mountains.Festival program includes:Panoramic views of blooming Sivers apple orchards;Plein air painting competition;Cultural events;National sports games;Handicraft exhibitions and master classes;Concert and entertainment programs.The «Sivers Apple Blossom» Festival is an opportunity to witness one of Kazakhstan’s most beautiful natural phenomenon, spend in the mountains surrounded by fresh air, get closer to national culture, and experience unforgettable impressions.Zhetysu invites you to get closer to a living legend of nature!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-hanoi/press/news/details/1208822?lang=kk

The State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan announces the adoption of Decision No. 34 of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission dated March 17, 2026 “On Amendments to the Procedure for Filling Out Passenger Customs Declarations and Performing Customs Operations Related to Changes (Additions) to Information Declared in Passenger Customs Declarations.” In accordance with the aforementioned Decision: 🗓️ Effective April 19, 2026 (30 calendar days after the date of official publication—March 19, 2026), it will be mandatory to include IMEI codes in the passenger customs declaration when individuals import: ✔️smartphones;✔️ mobile phones;✔️tablets with cellular connectivity. 📍 The IMEI code must be entered in the appropriate field of the declaration. 📄 The remaining provisions of the Decision regarding the indication of address codes will take effect on April 1, 2027. 🔄 Please take these changes into account when moving goods across the customs border of the Eurasian Economic Union.   Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1208839?lang=kk

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“Unified Accumulative Pension Fund” Joint Stock Company (UAPF, the Fund) presents a report on the management of pension assets by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NBRK) and investment portfolio managers (IPMs) on its website enpf.kz in the section “Statistics and Analytics – Investment Management of Pension Assets”. The total volume of pension assets under the management of the NBRK and IPMs as of April 1, 2026 amounted to KZT 26,811.26 billion. As of that date, the pension assets of the UAPF under the trust management of the NBRK, formed from mandatory pension contributions (MPC), mandatory occupational pension contributions (MOPC), and voluntary pension contributions (VPC), amounted to approximately KZT 25,760.59 billion[1]. The volume of pension assets formed from employer mandatory pension contributions (EMPC) under the trust management of the NBRK amounted to KZT 948.86 billion.Pension assets under the management of IPMs amounted to KZT 101.81 billion. Investment Portfolio of Pension Assets under the Management of the NBRK The National Bank, acting as the trustee manager of UAPF pension assets, implements a balanced investment policy by investing in various types of financial instruments and diversifying the portfolio by currencies, countries, sectors, and issuers.According to the information provided by the National Bank, the main investment allocations of pension assets formed from mandatory pension contributions, mandatory occupational pension contributions, and voluntary pension contributions as of April 1, 2026 are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 42.74%, bonds of quasi-governmental companies – 9.26%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 2.58%, equities and depositary receipts of Kazakhstani issuers – 2.42%, deposits with the NBRK – 2.09%, government securities of foreign countries – 1.42%, and international financial organizations (IFOs) – 1.14%.A total of 35.23% of assets is invested within the framework of index management. This approach involves constructing an investment portfolio aligned with a benchmark portfolio, which represents a set of securities reflecting the strategic objectives of the investor. The return on the benchmark portfolio serves as a measure for evaluating management performance. Benchmark portfolios are based on indices developed and tracked by leading global financial institutions or by the NBRK. Index-based asset management is carried out by the NBRK both independently and with the involvement of foreign asset management companies in specific areas, including sub-portfolios of bonds from developed and emerging markets, as well as corporate bonds and equities.The investment portfolio by currency denomination of financial instruments acquired using MPC, MOPC, and VPC as of April 1, 2026 is as follows: investments in the national currency account for 61.09%, while investments in US dollars account for 38.91% of the pension assets portfolio.As a result of investment activities, income in the form of interest on securities, including income from placed deposits and reverse repo transactions, amounted to KZT 549.32 billion, income from market revaluation of securities amounted to KZT 94.12 billion, and other income amounted to KZT 0.48 billion. The market revaluation of securities invested in foreign currency, as well as assets under external management, including exchange rate revaluation effects, resulted in a negative value.The accrued investment income for the last 12 months from April 2025 to March 2026 amounted to approximately KZT 2.49 trillion, with a return of 10.74% over this period.The investment directions of Employer Mandatory Pension Contributions (EMPC) as of April 1, 2026 are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 93.84%, deposits with the NBRK – 6.15%, and cash on investment accounts – 0.01%.The investment portfolio formed from EMPC includes only financial instruments denominated in the national currency. Income in the form of interest on securities, including income from placed deposits and reverse repo transactions, amounted to KZT 30.65 billion. Market revaluation of securities contributed KZT 3.45 billion to contributors’ returns.The accrued investment income for the last 12 months from April 2025 to March 2026 amounted to approximately KZT 104.22 billion, with a return of 18.52% over the period.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments under the management of the NBRK, including issuers, as well as an overview of investment activities, is available on the official website of UAPF. Information on the portfolio structure of pension assets formed from EMPC is also available on enpf.kz. Investment Portfolio Managers The total amount of pension assets under the management of Investment Portfolio Managers (IPMs) amounts to KZT 101.81 billion.As of April 1, 2026, pension assets under the trust management of “Alatau City Invest” JSC amounted to KZT 16.33 billion.The company’s main investments include: units of Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) – 24.63%, shares and depositary receipts of Kazakhstani issuers – 16.80%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 12.49%, bonds of quasi-governmental organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 10.00%, corporate bonds of Kazakhstani issuers – 9.64%, repo transactions – 6.48%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 5.29%, international financial organizations (IFO) – 3.33%, and government securities of foreign countries – 1.90%.It should be noted that 56.12% of the portfolio is denominated in tenge, 42.86% in US dollars, and 1.02% in other currencies.The return on pension assets for the last 12 months from April 2025 to March 2026 amounted to 10.62%.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments under the management of “Alatau City Invest” JSC, including issuers, is available on the official website of UAPF. As of April 1, 2026, pension assets of the UAPF under the trust management of “Halyk Global Markets” JSC amounted to KZT 7.55 billion.The main investment allocations in the portfolio are as follows: equity instruments of foreign issuers (ETF units) – 22.93%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 16.53%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 11.44%, NBRK notes – 15.96%, bonds of quasi-governmental organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 11.68%, corporate bonds of Kazakhstani organizations – 6.79%, equities and depositary receipts issued by organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 4.15%, government securities issued by central governments of foreign states – 2.53%, and reverse repo transactions (up to 90 calendar days) – 2.07%.It should be noted that 63.95% of the portfolio is denominated in tenge, while 36.05% is denominated in US dollars.The return on pension assets for the last 12 months from April 2025 to March 2026 amounted to 10.54%.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments under the management of “Halyk Global Markets” JSC, including issuers, is available on the official website of UAPF. As of April 1, 2026, pension assets of the UAPF under the trust management of “BCC Invest” JSC amounted to KZT 13.08 billion.The main investment allocations include: bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 23.54%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 17.71%, bonds of quasi-governmental organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 14.12%, repo transactions – 11.17%, corporate bonds of Kazakhstani issuers – 9.62%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 6.25%, government securities of foreign countries – 5.45%, and equities and depositary receipts of Kazakhstani issuers – 5.93%.Investments in the national currency accounted for 66.59% of the portfolio, while investments in US dollars accounted for 33.41%.The return on pension assets for the last 12 months from April 2025 to March 2026 amounted to 9.01%.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments under the management of “BCC Invest” JSC, including issuers, is available on the official website of UAPF. As of April 1, 2026, pension assets of the UAPF under the trust management of “Centras Securities” JSC amounted to approximately KZT 7.19 billion.Investments in bonds of quasi-governmental organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan accounted for 21.35%, repo transactions – 16.62%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 14.45%, corporate bonds of Kazakhstani issuers – 14.29%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 9.10%, U.S. government securities – 5.98%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 4.93%, equities and depositary receipts of Kazakhstani issuers – 4.26%, and equities and depositary receipts of foreign issuers – 2.08%.Investments in the national currency accounted for 70.71% of the portfolio, while investments in US dollars accounted for 29.29%.The return on pension assets for the last 12 months from April 2025 to March 2026 amounted to 17.80%.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments under the management of “Centras Securities” JSC, including issuers, is available on the official website of UAPF. As of April 1, 2026, pension assets of the UAPF under the trust management of “Subsidiary of Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan “Halyk Finance” JSC amounted to KZT 57.66 billion.The main investment allocations in the portfolio structure are as follows: reverse repo transactions (up to 90 calendar days) – 17.23%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 14.96%, NBRK notes – 12.62%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 11.81%, units of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) – 8.08%, international financial organizations (IFOs) – 6.95%, corporate bonds of Kazakhstani issuers – 6.74%, bonds of quasi-governmental organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 5.36%, equities and depositary receipts of Kazakhstani issuers – 4.33%, and corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 3.28%.Investments in instruments denominated in the national currency accounted for 68.70% of the portfolio, while investments in US dollars accounted for 31.30%.The return on pension assets for the last 12 months from April 2025 to March 2026 amounted to 10.98%.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments under the management of “Subsidiary of Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan “Halyk Finance” JSC, including issuers, is available on the official website of UAPF.Since July 1, 2023, contributors are entitled to transfer up to 50% of their pension savings formed from mandatory pension contributions and mandatory occupational pension contributions to trust management with investment portfolio managers (IPMs), without taking into account the minimum sufficiency threshold, by independently selecting such a management company. Contributors who have voluntary pension savings may transfer up to 100% of these savings to IPMs.Since January 1, 2026, a system for evaluating the performance of Investment Portfolio Managers (IPMs) based on composite indices (Ki) has been implemented. A composite index is a type of benchmark that includes indices of national and global stock markets, ensuring an objective assessment of IPM performance while taking into account global economic trends and capital market conditions. Starting from 2026, IPMs carry out trust management of pension assets under a new approach that provides for the selection of one of three investment portfolios differing in risk level, return, and investment horizon. If the return on pension assets falls below the established minimum (composite benchmark), the IPM is required to compensate for the negative difference using its own capital. Thus, private asset managers are responsible for ensuring the preservation of savings through their own capital. It should be noted that since 2021, when the option to transfer pension savings to IPMs was introduced, all management companies have complied with the established regulatory requirements; therefore, no cases of compensation of the established difference have arisen.Pension savings under the trust management of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan are protected by a state guarantee of preservation not lower than the inflation rate at the time of eligibility for pension benefits. It should also be noted that the UAPF has launched a unified information online platform for the investment management of citizens’ pension assets – invest.enpf.kz. The platform consolidates all key information on Investment Portfolio Managers (IPMs) in a single digital space and ensures a systematic approach to providing data on investment activities.  The Unified Accumulative Pension Fund (UAPF) was established on August 22, 2013 on the basis of JSC “NPF “GNPF” JSC. The founder and sole 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 the UAPF’s pension assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with pension legislation, the UAPF is responsible for the collection of mandatory pension contributions, employer mandatory pension contributions, mandatory occupational pension contributions, and voluntary pension contributions, as well as the recording and accounting of voluntary pension contributions formed from unclaimed amounts of guarantee compensation on guaranteed deposits transferred by the organization responsible for mandatory deposit insurance in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Mandatory Guaranteeing of Deposits Placed in Second-Tier Banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan.” The Fund also ensures the implementation of pension benefit payments. In addition, the Fund carries out the accounting of target assets and target requirements, the recording and crediting of target savings (TS) to target savings accounts, the transfer of TS payments to beneficiaries’ bank accounts, and the accounting of TS reimbursements in accordance with the procedure determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the “National Fund – for Children” program. (For more details, please visit www.enpf.kz). [1] excluding funds held in pension contribution and benefit payment accountsSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-urzhar/press/news/details/1213287?lang=kk

23 April 2026, Astana. With the support of the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Montreal, Mr. Tetsuya Tanaka, Chief of ICAO’s Climate Change, spoke online as a panelist at the session “Regional Knowledge Exchange on Carbon Pricing and ETS Reform”, held within the Regional Ecological Summit (22-24 April 2026).In his remarks, Mr. Tanaka provided an overview of ICAO’s strategic objectives and ongoing work towards achieving carbon neutrality in aviation by 2050.He highlighted the importance of the environmental agenda and ecological protection issues. It was noted that aviation currently accounts for around 2% of global emissions, while the complexity of regulating aviation emissions is linked to their cross-border nature, as they are not confined to a single country.Special attention was given to the importance of States’ participation in CORSIA (Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation), an international ICAO mechanism for offsetting and reducing carbon emissions from international aviation.Mr. Tanaka also addressed the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), noting that its full global deployment would require approximately USD 3.3 trillion in investment.His presentation attracted strong interest from participants and stakeholders and helped draw additional attention to sustainable aviation development issues.ICAO’s participation in the Summit significantly enriched the discussions and contributed to strengthening dialogue on sustainable aviation development, carbon pricing mechanisms, and emissions trading systems.   Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kazakhstanicao/press/news/details/1208807?lang=kk

Chantilly, April 24–26, 2026 - Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the European Union Roman Vassilenko participated as an invited speaker in the 18th annual World Policy Conference, organized by the French Institute of International Relations (IFRI) under the theme “Between Fragmentation and Interdependence: Rethinking the Global Governance”.Speaking at the session “The European Union as a Strategic Partner: Perspectives from Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia”, the Kazakh diplomat highlighted the EU’s attractiveness as Kazakhstan’s largest trade and investment partner, noting the EU’s growing commitment to expanding engagement with Central Asia as a whole. In this context, he recalled the successful holding of the first-ever Central Asia – EU Summit in Samarkand (3-4 April 2025), which resulted in an agreement to elevate cooperation between the two regions to the level of a strategic partnership.Noting the complementarity, from Kazakhstan’s perspective, between the EU’s Global Gateway initiative and China’s Belt and Road project, the Ambassador pointed to the dynamic development and significant prospects for cooperation between Kazakhstan and the EU in the areas of transport and logistics (primarily, the expansion of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, or the Middle Corridor), critical raw materials, conventional and green energy, as well as research and innovation.It was emphasized that Kazakhstan, while pursuing a balanced and pragmatic foreign policy that takes into account its national interests, intends to continue developing its strategic partnership with the EU as one of its priority partners.“We have already come a long way in developing our relations, as evidenced by the conclusion of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between Kazakhstan and the EU, the activities of more than 4,000 European companies in our country, over 200 bln US dollars in EU investment into our economy, and the maintenance of an open and constructive dialogue between our leaders. The key to the further success of our cooperation lies in the effective and swift practical implementation of agreements to deepen cooperation in the priority areas on the basis of mutual respect and mutual benefit”, the Ambassador noted.In this context, R. Vassilenko stressed that the adoption of a new Constitution by the people of Kazakhstan sends a clear message to the international community, including the EU, of the country’s commitment to constructive engagement as a stable, self-confident, and predictable partner in responding to the regional and global challenges and in shaping the agenda of the future.The session also featured Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister of Georgia Lasha Darsalia, Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister of Armenia Vahan Kostanyan, and Senior Fellow at Harvard University’s Belfer Center Dmytro Kuleba (former Foreign Affairs Minister of Ukraine).The participants in the discussion examined the current transformation of the European Union amid geopolitical upheavals, the evolution of transatlantic relations, and Europe’s changing role in the world. The importance of maintaining the EU’s commitment to the principles of international law and the UN Charter was emphasized.Overall, alongside heads of leading think tanks and private companies from Europe, Asia, and North America, the Conference was attended by President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić, President of Rwanda Paul Kagame, President of the French Senate Gérard Larcher, as well as representatives of the governments of Romania, Poland, the UAE, Côte d’Ivoire, and other countries.During the Conference, considerable emphasis was placed on the role of middle powers across different continents in reforming and strengthening the UN system and in creating a new architecture of international relations. It was noted that the active engagement and interaction of such states, including Kazakhstan, could make a substantial contribution to resolving global contradictions and achieving global progress.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brussels/press/news/details/1208786?lang=kk

Today, on April 26, the city of Zhanaozen hosted the republican team-based national arts competition “Bes Asyl,” featuring performers from Mangystau Region and the city of Shymkent. The cultural event was attended by the First Deputy Akim of Mangystau Region, Askhat Oralov.This large-scale cultural event was organized at the initiative of the International Union of Aitys Akyns and Zhyrshy-Termeshi, with the support of the Mangystau Region Akimat and the AMANAT Party.The competition was held to promote national values outlined in the addresses of the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to foster the development of traditional arts, and to strengthen interregional cultural ties.The main objective of the event was to enhance the creative potential of aitys akyns and representatives of traditional arts, create opportunities for their professional development, and engage young people in national culture.As part of the competition, participants performed in various traditional aitys genres, including sure aitys, ture aitys, qaiym aitys, and aitys between young men and women. Additional performances included kyui, zhyr, terme, and traditional songs.In the team competition format, each team consisted of a team leader, four aitys akyns, as well as a termeshi, zhyrshy, traditional singer, kuishi, and presenter. Participants were evaluated based on their improvisational skills, depth of content, preservation of national traditions, and stage culture.The performances were judged by a distinguished panel of cultural and artistic figures, including Chairman of the International Union of Aitys Akyns and Zhyrshy-Termeshi Zhursin Erman, zhyrshy researcher Berik Zhusipov, poet Kalkaman Sarin, kuishi researcher Murat Abugazy, singer Serik Ospanov, poet-journalist Zhanarbek Ashimzhanov, and poet-expert Kopbosyn Omirzhan. The evening was hosted by poet and Deputy of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Amanzhol Altai.According to the results of the event, the aitys akyns of Mangystau Region secured victory and advanced to the next stage. Participants from both teams were awarded diplomas, cash prizes, and special honors from the organizers.It is noted that this project is aimed at reviving national art, supporting young talents, and promoting cultural cooperation between regions.Press Service of the Akim of Mangystau Region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimat-goroda-zhanaozen/press/news/details/1208776?lang=kk

Doha, 26 April 2026 – As part of his visit to the State of Qatar Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held meetings with the management of Qatari companies Power International Holding and Milaha.During the talks with Chairman of Power International Holding Moutaz Al-Khayyat, the parties reviewed prospects for the implementation of joint investment projects in the fields of energy and telecommunications. It was noted that gas processing, gas transportation, and electricity generation represent key areas of investment cooperation between Kazakhstan and Qatar. Minister Kosherbayev emphasized that the implementation of large-scale projects in these sectors would make a significant contribution to strengthening the country’s energy security.During the meeting with Chief Executive Officer of Milaha Fahad Saad Al-Qahtani, the parties discussed prospects for cooperation in the transport and logistics sector, including the development of multimodal transportation, expanded access to port infrastructure, and increased cargo transit through Kazakhstan’s ports on the Caspian Sea. The Minister highlighted Kazakhstan’s important role as a transcontinental trade and logistics hub, as well as the significance of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (Middle Corridor) in enhancing transport connectivity between Europe and Asia.Following the meetings, the parties reaffirmed their intention to continue intensifying bilateral cooperation and agreed to further develop dialogue on the implementation of promising investment and infrastructure projects.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-doha/press/news/details/1215306?lang=kk

The Kostanay region has joined a large-scale nationwide environmental campaign, held in the format of a teleconference with the participation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The initiative is being implemented as part of the nationwide program "Taza Kazakhstan" and is considered one of the key tools for shaping the country's modern environmental agenda.During the live broadcast, the Head of State outlined the strategic significance of the project, emphasizing its dual focus — practical improvement of territories and the formation of an environmental culture in society. According to the President, greening settlements is a long-term investment in the nation's health and a sustainable future.The central venue for the campaign in the region was the Triathlon Park in Kostanay — one of the focal points of the urban environment, where the environmental initiative gained the broadest public reach. Here, representatives of authorities, businesses, the volunteer movement, and city residents took part in tree planting. The work was led by the region's akim, Kumar Aksakalov. Among the participants were representatives of the industrial sector, including enterprises from the automotive industry and light industry, as well as agricultural producers."On the President's instructions, we in the region are not just holding campaigns, but building systematic work. 'Taza Kazakhstan' for us is about real results: clean streets, new trees, improved courtyards. We want the residents of the Kostanay region to see these changes every day and become part of these changes themselves," noted the head of the region.Residents of the region support environmental initiatives and note real changes."The city is indeed becoming cleaner and more comfortable. It's clear that the work is ongoing, not one-off: new trees are appearing, courtyards are being improved. I wish we ourselves would also treat what is being created with more care," shared Dana Tokzhanova, a resident of Kostanay.A symbolic yet practical result of the campaign was the planting of about 12 thousand trees in just one day. At the same time, as emphasized at the regional level, the key priority remains not only the scale of planting but also the subsequent systematic care of the green spaces.In a broader context, the region's environmental transformation is already showing tangible results. In 2024–2025, 40.3 billion tenge has been allocated for the implementation of specialized projects. During this period, over 400 public spaces have been improved, more than 250 children's and sports grounds have been created, about 600 unauthorized landfills have been eliminated, and over 1,250 dilapidated structures have been demolished. Concurrently, approximately 277 thousand trees have been planted, 1.3 thousand hectares of territories have been cleaned, and about 50 thousand tons of waste have been removed.Special emphasis has been placed on the development of public spaces as an element of a quality urban environment. The region has already established 80 such facilities, and in 2026, the implementation of another 25 projects is planned. Over the past three years, an additional 94 parks and squares have been created, significantly expanding the infrastructure for recreation and leisure.The comprehensive renewal also affects the housing stock. In the region, roof and facade repairs have been carried out on 180 apartment buildings. Plans include further planting of 77 thousand seedlings, roof and facade repairs for another 63 buildings, installation of 31 new children's and sports grounds, and continuation of work on demolishing dilapidated housing.The high involvement of the population and businesses confirms the sustainability of the emerging environmental culture: more than 105 thousand people and about 1.9 thousand enterprises participated in the sanitary measures.Thus, the implementation of the "Taza Kazakhstan" initiative in the Kostanay region goes beyond individual campaigns, forming a systematic approach to territorial development. It is not only about environmental changes but also about the transformation of the urban environment, improving the quality of life, and strengthening the region's long-term investment attractiveness.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1208764?lang=kk

Doha, April 26, 2026 – As part of an official visit to the State of Qatar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held talks with Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of the Kazakh-Qatari strategic partnership, with particular emphasis on further strengthening political dialogue, expanding trade, economic and investment cooperation, as well as deepening cultural and humanitarian ties.It was emphasized that active political dialogue at the highest and high levels continues to play a key role in advancing bilateral relations and ensuring the consistent implementation of the agreements reached.Special attention was paid to investment cooperation. The parties noted the importance of the timely and effective implementation of joint projects in priority sectors of mutual interest, including energy, telecommunications, digital technologies, agriculture, and transport and logistics, among others.“Qatar is a close and reliable partner for Kazakhstan in the Arab world. We highly value the existing level of political dialogue, the atmosphere of mutual trust, and the strategic nature of our bilateral relations,” said Minister Kosherbayev.In turn, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani commended the steady development of relations between Kazakhstan and Qatar, reaffirming Doha’s commitment to further strengthening the strategic partnership and advancing joint initiatives across key areas of bilateral cooperation.Particular attention was also given to cultural and humanitarian cooperation. The successful holding of the Days of Culture of Kazakhstan in Qatar in February this year was noted with satisfaction as an important contribution to enhancing mutual understanding and bringing the peoples of the two countries closer together.During the talks, the parties also noted the growth in mutual tourist flows and emphasized the importance of further developing direct air connectivity between Kazakhstan and Qatar.An in-depth exchange of views was held on pressing international and regional issues, particularly in the context of the current situation in the Middle East. Minister Kosherbayev reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s consistent position that all conflicts should be resolved exclusively through political and diplomatic means in accordance with the principles of international law and the UN Charter.In this context, the Minister emphasized that the Kazakh side welcomes the efforts of the Qatari leadership to promote peaceful dialogue aimed at restoring peace and stability in the region. He also noted Kazakhstan’s readiness to provide a platform for peace negotiations in Turkestan.The interlocutors underscored the importance of continued coordination within international and regional organizations, including the UN, the OIC, and the CICA, and confirmed the convergence of their approaches on key global and regional issues.Following the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening multifaceted Kazakh-Qatari cooperation, implementing joint projects, and giving new impetus to bilateral relations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-doha/press/news/details/1215312?lang=kk

Based on the results of comprehensive monitoring of the "Dina" wholesale market, facts of significant price inflation for socially important products by one of the individual entrepreneurs have been identified. Analysis of electronic invoices showed that trade markups on carrots, potatoes, and cabbage repeatedly exceeded permissible norms.Carrots: with a purchase price from farms in the Pavlodar region at 170 tenge/kg, the goods were resold with a markup of up to 35% (up to 230 tenge/kg).Potatoes: in February, a batch of over 30 tons was purchased in the Abai region at 150 tenge/kg. In March, these potatoes were sold in Ust-Kamenogorsk at prices ranging from 250 to 280 tenge/kg. The actual markup ranged from 70% to 86%.Cabbage: with a purchase from agricultural producers at 130 tenge/kg, sales were conducted at prices of 200–220 tenge/kg. The markup varied from 53% to 69%.These vegetables were subsequently sold to the public in "convenience" stores with an additional trade markup.Materials on these facts have already been reviewed at a meeting of the Regional Commission. Currently, materials are being prepared to register an unscheduled inspection regarding the individual entrepreneur. If violations are confirmed, the entrepreneur will be held administratively liable, and an order to reduce the price of vegetables will also be issued.The Department of Trade for the East Kazakhstan Region reminds: according to legislation, the maximum trade markup on socially important food products (SIFP) must not exceed 15%.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1208750?lang=kk

 Employees of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, led by Minister Arman Shakkaliyev, as well as heads and employees of subordinate organizations, took part in a community clean-up event within the framework of the environmental campaign "Taza Qazaqstan", which took place on April 25.About 200 employees participated in the event. Representatives of the ministry cleaned the area from Turkestan Street to the intersection with Orynbor and Syganak Streets."Taza Qazaqstan is a manifestation of every citizen's responsibility to society. Cleanliness should become a mandatory norm for each of us. Also, the cleanliness and comfort of the city we live in directly depend on us," noted Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliyev.#TazaQazaqstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1208749?lang=kk