Every year during the spring and autumn seasons, special organizations carry out tick control disinfection measures in settlements to prevent Congo-Crimean hemorrhagic fever.In this regard, today, with the participation of Deputy Akim of the district Dias Moldabayev, disinfection works against Congo-Crimean hemorrhagic fever have started in the district.This year, 3 settlements in the district have been classified as epidemiologically unfavorable. Therefore, additional measures are being strengthened in these areas, including maintaining sanitary cleanliness and organizing yards and livestock facilities.It should be noted that the disinfection works will be carried out according to the approved schedule: the first stage from April 22 to April 28, and the second stage from April 30 to May 6, using the “Cypertrin” preparation.The effectiveness of tick control measures primarily depends on residents maintaining cleanliness. In this regard, residents are reminded of the need to regularly clean their yards and livestock areas.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-karmakshy/press/news/details/1206463?lang=kk

IIT, peasant or farm farms have the right to reduce the amount of personal income tax calculated from income on a progressive scale of IIT rates by 70: ✅ for the production and sale of agricultural products of its own production; ✅ on the processing of agricultural products of its own production and the sale of products of such processing. 🔻 Is calculated at a rate of 1.8% for objects of taxation related to the implementation of Social tax activities: ✅ production and sale of agricultural products of their own production; ✅ processing of agricultural products of its own production and sale of products of such processing. Peasant or farm farms calculate social tax on objects of taxation related to the implementation of the above activities: ✅ for itself-in the amount of 0.6 times the current monthly calculation index as of the date of payment; ✅ for each employee-in the amount of 0.3 times the current monthly calculation index as of the date of payment.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kyzylorda/press/news/details/1205978?lang=kk

Заместитель Премьер-министра – министр национальной экономики РК Серик Жумангарин выступил на казахстанско-монгольском бизнес-форуме в Астане.Монголия является важным и надежным партнером Казахстана. Страны объединяют историческая близость, взаимное уважение и общее стремление к расширению экономических связей. Отмечено, что бизнес-форум станет практической площадкой для формирования устойчивых деловых контактов.С учетом задачи, поставленной главами государств по увеличению взаимного товарооборота до $500 млн, вице-премьер подчеркнул значение подписанного временного торгового соглашения между ЕАЭС и Монголией.«Мы рассматриваем этот документ как реальный инструмент, открывающий новые возможности для расширения торговли, развития кооперации и запуска совместных инициатив», — отметил он.Казахстан и Монголия занимают лидирующие позиции в мире по уровню землеобеспеченности на душу населения, что создает значительный потенциал для сотрудничества. В числе приоритетных направлений – развитие животноводства, переработка сельскохозяйственной продукции, ветеринария, поставки техники и внедрение современных агротехнологий.Первый заместитель Премьер-министра – министр экономики и развития Монголии Жадамбын Энхбаяр сообщил, что в рамках соглашения с ЕАЭС тарифные льготы будут предоставлены по 367 товарным позициям монгольского экспорта. При этом 97,5% из них приходится на продукцию сельского хозяйства и животноводства, что соответствует ключевым конкурентным преимуществам Монголии.Отмечено, что соглашение станет дополнительным фактором роста двустороннего товарооборота, который в последние годы демонстрирует устойчивую положительную динамику, а также будет способствовать углублению взаимодействия между бизнес-сообществами и реализации совместных инвестиционных проектов.Отдельное внимание уделено развитию сотрудничества в сфере цифровизации и инноваций. Казахстан формирует современную технологическую экосистему, включая международный технопарк «Astana Hub» и Национальный центр искусственного интеллекта «Alem.AI».Вице-премьер пригласил монгольские IT-компании к сотрудничеству в рамках данных площадок, включая совместные исследования и проекты в сферах Big Data, блокчейна, облачных технологий и коммерциализации разработок R&D-центров.В тот же день Серик Жумангарин провел двустороннюю встречу с Жадамбыном Энхбаяром. Стороны обсудили перспективы реализации совместных проектов в торговле и агропромышленном комплексе, а также создание совместных производств. В частности, рассмотрены инициативы по запуску предприятия по производству ветеринарных вакцин на территории Монголии, а также организации в Казахстане производства изделий из кашемира и мясной продукции.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1205995?lang=kk

Riyadh, April 21, 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Saudi Arabia Madiyar Menilbekov held talks with Chairman of «Tal Holding Company» Mohamed Al Taleb.During the conversation, the parties discussed prospects for developing cooperation in the agricultural sector, including the implementation of joint investment projects. Particular attention was paid to promoting Kazakhstan’s exports, as well as establishing direct contacts between relevant companies of the two countries.The parties confirmed their mutual interest in expanding partnership and expressed readiness to intensify cooperation in order to implement joint initiatives.Following the meeting, further steps to advance mutually beneficial cooperation were agreed upon.«Tal Holding Company» is a Saudi private group of companies operating in the agro-industrial sector. Its core activities include supplying resources for agricultural production, as well as the production and distribution of agricultural products. The company has an extensive network of branches across Saudi Arabia and actively cooperates with international partners.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riyadh/press/news/details/1206007?lang=kk

Kazakhstan is steadily moving towards a modern and convenient customs system. Thanks to the introduction of the national information platform "Keden", customs administration is becoming faster, more transparent and more comfortable for both businesses and citizens.Step by step, all key processes are digitized. By 2026, impressive results have already been achieved: the Keden system processes transit declarations, international mailings and passenger declarations. Integrations with government agencies have been implemented, which significantly speeds up data exchange.The time of customs clearance has been significantly reduced. Previously, transit could take up to 30 minutes, but now the procedure takes 10 minutes. Inspection of container trains was accelerated from 3 hours to 30 minutes. These changes directly reduce logistical costs and make Kazakhstan a more attractive transit corridor.12 customs state services, 3 types of permits and declarations for vehicles were transferred to electronic format. Convenient digital services have appeared: view price information on goods, check the customs clearance of cars by VIN-code and automatic registration of declarations. Users note the convenience — most operations can now be performed online without visiting a customs post.The key module "Declaration of Goods" has been launched, which fully automates the basic procedures. About ten thousand users have already been registered across the country, over three thousand declarations have been tested, comments have been eliminated and suggestions from businesses have been taken into account. The State revenue authorities actively train customs representatives and declarants by conducting both online and offline seminars.Keden is not just a new system, but a real step towards a service-based administration model. The state is moving from total control to a risk-based approach, helping bona fide participants in foreign economic activity. Transparency of procedures is increasing, and corruption risks are decreasing.For businesses and citizens, new opportunities mean savings in time and money, and for the state, increased budget revenues with less administrative burden. Kazakhstan Customs today is a modern, technological and customer—oriented service. Mukhit Yerkibayev, Head of the customs post "Seaport" of the Department of State Revenue in Mangystau region (unofficial translation)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1206025?lang=kk

On April 28, 2026, the UAPF invites everyone to its traditional Open Day online meeting at 10:00.The event topic is: “The UAPF Investment Portal – information on pension assets.”At the meeting, you will learn:how the platform works;how the pension asset investment system works;how to independently analyze investment indicators and compare different strategies;what to look for when choosing a manager;how to use the invest.enpf.kz portal to analyze your options;what real tools contributors have to influence their future pension. In addition to the main agenda, participants will be able to receive qualified advice on all issues related to the funded pension system.Registration is required to participate in the event.Please follow the link (https://enpf.webex.com/enpf/j.php?MTID=m1506e5d18f4d8146c204edbd763c27b3).Event meeting number: (2518 700 8124)Event meeting password: (10203040)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimat-beyneu/press/news/details/1206044?lang=kk

Desk control since 2026Since January 1, 2026, a new Tax Code has been put into effect in the Republic of Kazakhstan, providing for significant changes in the procedure for conducting desk control.In accordance with the new standards, desk control will be carried out based on the analysis of tax reports, as well as data from government agencies with a comparison of information from various sources. This approach will automatically identify discrepancies and improve the efficiency of tax administration.One of the key innovations is the introduction of a single discrepancy notification, which replaces the previously used notification and notification forms. The new form was approved by the Order of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated October 28, 2025 No. 633 and is applied from January 1, 2026.At the same time, notifications are not sent to taxpayers participating in horizontal monitoring.The deadline for notification execution is 30 business days. During this period, the taxpayer must eliminate the identified violations, submit correct tax reports, if necessary, refund the previously reimbursed value-added tax with penalties, as well as comply with the requirements related to the application of the relevant tax regime.In case of disagreement with these discrepancies, the taxpayer has the right to provide explanations.Failure to comply with the notification within the prescribed period entails the application of restrictive measures, including the suspension of spending operations on bank accounts, the blocking of electronic invoice statements, as well as the restriction of access to the Internet resources of foreign companies.The taxpayer has the right to appeal the notification in court. In this case, the deadline for the execution of the notification is suspended for the period of the trial, subject to the submission of supporting documents on the acceptance of the complaint for production.The introduction of updated desk control mechanisms is aimed at increasing the transparency of tax administration, strengthening the role of digital solutions and increasing the requirements for the quality of tax reporting.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kostanay/press/news/details/1206051?lang=kk

Renting an apartment by pensioners in 2026: conditions and taxationIn 2026, individuals, including pensioners, will have the right to rent out their own apartment using a special tax regime for the self-employed.Subletting and managing your own residential real estate are included in the list of activities permitted under this regime.Conditions for applying the regime for the self-employed:an individual must be a citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan;not to be registered as an individual entrepreneur;do not use the labor of hired workers;carry out activities included in the approved list;income should not exceed 300 MCI per month (in 2026 — 1,297,500 tenge).Taxation:For the self-employed, social security payments in the amount of 4% of income are provided, including mandatory pension contributions, social contributions and contributions to compulsory social health insurance.However, according to current legislation, old-age pensioners are exempt from paying taxes.:mandatory pension contributions;social contributions;contributions for compulsory social health insurance.Thus, old-age pensioners are exempt from paying taxes and social payments when renting an apartment under the regime for the self-employed.Registration procedure:To apply the mode, you must:register in the e-Salyq Business mobile application;perform calculations with mandatory issuance of fiscal receipts.The date of the first issued receipt is considered to be the start date of the mode.Important:Failure to issue checks is a violation of tax laws.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kostanay/press/news/details/1206053?lang=kk

On April 17, explanatory activities were carried out at major markets in the city of  Ust - Kamenogorsk with the participation of representatives from government agencies. The work involved employees of the Department of State Revenues for the East Kazakhstan Region, the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection, the Department of Entrepreneurship and Industry of the East Kazakhstan Region, the Entrepreneurship Department of Ust-Kamenogorsk, the territorial inspection for the East Kazakhstan Region of the Committee of State Inspection in the Agro-Industrial Complex of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Department of Metrology and Standardization for the East Kazakhstan Region, as well as law enforcement agencies.The main purpose of these activities is to explain to entrepreneurs the norms and requirements of the current legislation. During the events, representatives of the agencies distribute informational materials, provide consultations to business entities, and remind them of the responsibility for violations of established rules.On the first day of the рейд (inspection) activities, the working group visited the wholesale market “Dina” where they conducted explanatory work with entrepreneurs, answered pressing questions, and distributed informational brochures.Special attention was given to issues of tax administration. Representatives of the regional state revenue authorities emphasized the importance of officially registering business activities, registering cash register machines, issuing fiscal receipts, ensuring acceptance of non-cash payments, including through payment cards, and also informed about the key provisions of the new Tax Code, which came into force on January 1, 2026, including special tax regimes and transitional provisions.As noted by Shyngys Sairamkan, Head of the Department for Administration of Individual Entrepreneurs of the State Revenue Office for the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk, the introduction of a new special tax regime based on a simplified declaration with a 2% rate contributes to business legalization and reduces the shadow economy.Bakytzhan Zhumadilov, Head of the Desk Monitoring Department of the Department of State Revenues for the East Kazakhstan Region, emphasized that such explanatory work will be carried out on a regular basis.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1206058?lang=kk

On April 22, 2026, Ambassador-at-Large – Head of the Representative Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Almaty Zhanibek Abdrashov presented the exequatur to the newly appointed Consul General of the People's Republic of China, Su Fangqiu, and wished him success in his mission.For his part, Zh. Abdrashov noted the high level of relations between Kazakhstan and China, emphasizing the active development of political dialogue, as well as the importance of trade, economic, and investment ties. In conclusion, the Head of the Representative Office expressed confidence in the further deepening of friendly and mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries. In turn, the Consul General of the People's Republic of China expressed his gratitude and confirmed willingness to work for the benefit of the development of bilateral relations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-almaty/press/news/details/1206101?lang=kk

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Astana, April 21, 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev received Assistant Secretary-General for Science and Technology of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Aftab Ahmad Khokher.During the meeting, the head of Kazakh Foreign Ministry expressed gratitude to the interlocutor for participating in the “Regional Environmental Summit 2026” and noted that Astana attaches special importance to cooperation with the OIC.In turn, Aftab Ahmad Khokher highly appreciated Kazakhstan’s contribution to the activities of the OIC and emphasized the Organization’s intention to expand cooperation with the Republic of Kazakhstan.At the end of the meeting, the parties agreed to maintain active engagement.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-jeddah/press/news/details/1206908?lang=kk

ALGIERS, April 21, 2026. In anticipation of the celebration in Kazakhstan of the National Book Day, Kazakh books were donated to Algerian libraries for the first time. The event was aimed to strengthening cultural and humanitarian cooperation between Kazakhstan and Algeria, promoting reading, and supporting literature, publishing, and librarianship.Kazakhstan Ambassador Anuarbek Akhmetov donated to the National Library of Algeria and to the Library of the Great Mosque’s Cultural Center of the Presidential Administration the masterpieces of the great Kazakh philosopher, poet, and humanist Abay Kunanbayev, and the books about Kazakhstan translated into Arabic and English.In addition, a photo of the Mausoleum of the eminent Kazakh philosopher and the founder of Turkic Sufism, Khoja Akhmed Yasawi, was donated for display in the main reading hall of the Library of the Cultural Center, which specializes in Islamic studies, as a symbol of the deep spiritual connection between the peoples of Kazakhstan and Algeria.During the ceremony, the Ambassador spoke about the crucial historical role of books as an intellectual and spiritual bridge between peoples, and expressed hope that Kazakh literature and culture will spark interest among Algerian readers and researchers. Emphasized that, thanks to the initiative of the President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Kazakhstan celebrates on April 23 the National Book Day designed to promote reading and support literature. Particularly noted that many of Abai's universal ideas about justice, the rule of law, and national unity have been incorporated into the new Constitution of Kazakhstan, initiated by the Head of State. Fatiha Tedjini, Director General of the Library of the Great Mosque’s Cultural Center, expressed gratitude for the donated publications. Emphasized an interest in developing cooperation with Kazakh partners and congratulated our country on the National Book Day.Vice-Rector of the Great Mosque’s Cultural Center, Ghania Guemraoui, praised the initiative of Kazakh leader to celebrate the National Book Day and his efforts to promote reading as a crucial element of the nation's intellectual development.Deputy Director General of the National Library of Algeria, Hayat Gounni, noted that the donated books will find a prominent place in the library and spark interest in Kazakh culture. Proposed establishing cooperation with the libraries of Kazakhstan and invited Kazakh scholars to conduct research at one of the world's largest centers of Arabic literature.In conclusion, the Ambassador congratulated the Algerian directors on their professional holiday – International Librarian Day, and the UNESCO World Book and Copyright Day.For reference: The National Library of Algeria is the country's largest public library and the oldest and most important center for preserving Algeria's cultural and intellectual heritage. The library serves as the national book depository, collecting, organizing, and long-term preserving printed and manuscript materials published in the country and abroad. The library's collection contains approximately 16 million books in the world's major languages, including rare books, archival documents, and manuscripts from the XI-XII centuries, which are of great historical and cultural value. Djamaa El-Djazair, Algeria Great Mosque’s Cultural Center and its Library are the state institutions under the direct authority of the Presidential Administration of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria. Opened in 2019, Djamaa El-Djazair is the third-largest mosque in the world and the largest in Africa. Its 265-meter-tall minaret is the largest in the world. The Great Mosque’s Cultural Center occupies 22,000 square meters and can accommodate up to 35,000 people. It is an important platform for national and international educational and scientific events. Conferences, lectures, exhibitions, and meetings are aimed at developing intercivilizational and interreligious dialogue. On April 13, 2026, Pope Leo XIV visited the Great Mosque of Algeria for the first time and addressed members of the government and the diplomatic corps at the Cultural Center. Equipped to the latest standards, the Library serves as research, educational, and information center, providing access to extensive collections of literature in the fields of Islamic studies, humanities, and social sciences.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-algeria/press/news/details/1206160?lang=kk

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The event invited individuals awarded the "Best Public Servant" badge, successful young public servants, members of the regional personnel reserve working in relevant fields, a representative of the Department for Civil Service Affairs in the Kostanay Region, as well as the ethics commissioner of the Akimat (administration) of the Kostanay Region.The event was organized to raise schoolchildren's awareness about the work of public authorities and to form a more complete understanding of public service.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1206170?lang=kk

2 апреля 2026 года в управлении финансов города Шымкент состоялся семинар под председательством Уполномоченного по этике М. Акишева.На семинаре был обсужден проект закона «О государственной службе Республики Казахстан», спикерами семинара выступили общественный активист, юрист А. Кесебаева и эксперт КГУ «Центр исследования проблем религии " управления по делам религий города Шымкент, теолог И. Айтаев, которые призвали государственных служащих соблюдать этику и правила официального поведения, вести борьбу с коррупцией и лудоманией, принимать участие в призвал не участвовать в деятельности объединений.В завершении семинара в ходе вопросов и ответов сотрудникам финансового управления были даны подробные разъяснения.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent-karzhy/press/news/details/1206209?lang=kk

 In the city of Petropavlovsk, an employee of Institution No. 52 demonstrated civic responsibility and did not remain indifferent to the fate of a child who found herself in a dangerous situation.While off duty on a day off, Lieutenant of Justice Ruslan Timirov noticed a young girl standing alone on the roadway at the intersection of Toksan Bi and Almatinskaya streets. Assessing the situation and realizing that the child could be in danger, the officer immediately took action. The girl explained that she was lost and could not remember her home address or her parents’ details.Without hesitation, Ruslan Timirov took the child to the city police department, where, through joint efforts, measures were organized to establish her identity and locate her parents.“I have a son of about the same age myself. In such a situation, it is impossible to stay aside. The main priority was to ensure her safety and help her return to her parents as quickly as possible,”- Ruslan Timirov noted.After the child’s identity was established and she was safely returned to her parents, the officer continued with his personal affairs.This case once again confirms that employees demonstrate vigilance and responsibility not only in the line of duty, but also in everyday life.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duissko/press/news/details/1206230?lang=kk

On April 22–23, 2026, the East Kazakhstan Regional Scientific and Methodological Center for Informatization and Development of Education "Örken" of the Education Department of the East Kazakhstan Region held the first day of the republican seminar on the topic: "A Comprehensive Approach to Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs: Experience, Problems, Prospects." The plenary session of the seminar's first day, April 22, was organized on the basis of the S. Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University.The seminar was attended by Deputy Akim of the region Yerbol Zholdaspekovich Nurgaliyev, as well as a representative of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan — leading researcher of the I. Altynsarin National Academy of Education Gulbarshin Askenovna Nogaybayeva.More than 300 delegates from all regions of the country participated in the work of the republican seminar: specialists and methodologists in special and inclusive education from education departments, heads of Psychological-Medical-Pedagogical Commissions (PMPC) and autism centers, directors of general education schools, special educators, and industry experts. Leading specialists from the fields of education, healthcare, and social protection of the region, as well as representatives of the parent community, were also present.A special exhibition organized as part of the seminar aroused particular interest among guests and participants, where practical results of the development of an inclusive environment were demonstrated.During the seminar, Deputy Head of the Education Department of the East Kazakhstan Region, Bulbul Zhomartovna Kozybayeva, presented an analysis of the current state of inclusive education in the region, noting the effectiveness of the support system for children with special educational needs and outlining priority tasks for the upcoming period.As part of the seminar, the head of the "Asyl Miras" autism center in Astana, Nuriya Gainullovna Nurova, presented the experience of implementing the social project "Asyl Miras," emphasizing the application of advanced international methods in supporting children with autism spectrum disorders. The head of the "Inclusive and Special Education" department of the methodological center of the Education Department of the Atyrau Region, Gulzhanar Mendygerievna Kubiyeva, shared experience in forming an inclusive environment through ensuring accessible and quality education for all.At the plenary session, together with leading specialists and the parent community, current issues of creating a comprehensive system for the quality integration of children with special needs into an inclusive environment were discussed, focusing on staff professional development, early diagnosis, and close cooperation with parents.In the afternoon, the seminar program continued in a practical format. Participants familiarized themselves with the activities of specialized educational organizations and visited several practical sites, including: Special School-Kindergarten No. 14, the "Ak Niyet" Boarding School, the "Dana bala" Center for Continuing and Inclusive Education at S. Amanzholov EKU, the Regional Psychological-Medical-Pedagogical Consultation, the "Asyl Miras" Center for Supporting Children with Autism, the Office of Psychological-Pedagogical Correction in Ust-Kamenogorsk, and the "Ulba" City Territorial Center for Social Services.The first day of the republican seminar became a productive platform for exchanging experience. Participants discussed effective models of inclusive education, identified key industry problems, and outlined specific ways to solve them.The seminar will continue its work tomorrow. The program for the second day includes practical master classes and strategic sessions aimed at considering new prospects for the development of inclusion and strengthening mechanisms of interdepartmental cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-bilim/press/news/details/1206250?lang=kk

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Dear Heads of State and Government,Distinguished participants,Ladies and gentlemen! It is a great honour and privilege for me to welcome you all at the Regional Ecological Summit and to have here Heads of State of Central Asian countries and Caucasus.Thank you, my dear colleagues, your attendance at this Forum held in cooperation with the United Nations gives an added value to this extremely important event.Indeed, today, on Earth Day, we gather in Astana to reaffirm our shared responsibility to protect our planet.It means that the states of our region clearly understand the urgency and extreme significance of having shared vision for a resilient future.Ecology today is not limited to climate alone.It is the very foundation of human livelihood.It is about clean air and safe water, healthy soils and secure food systems.It is about stability of communities and dignity of future generations.It is also about clarity of thought, harmony of our societies and their happiness.In broad sense, ecology is a way of living responsibly on our shared planet.Therefore, our today’s Summit is timely and necessary.Once again, I sincerely thank the leaders of brotherly states: President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov; President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov; President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh, who is also paying a state visit to Kazakhstan; President of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan, who is celebrating his birthday today; President of Georgia Mikheil Kavelashvili and high representatives of Russia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Serbia, Pakistan and many other countries for their participation in this Summit.I welcome the heads and representatives of the United Nations agencies, Environmental Conventions, financial institutions, NGOs, as well as our international partners, experts, scholars, academic community.I also extend my sincere gratitude to organizers, volunteers, technical and logistical team and all those who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this Summit happen. Dear Participants, We meet here at a time of growing uncertainties and unpredictabilities.Needless to elaborate how deeply and harmfully they affect global and regional stability and life’s quality of millions of people.They undermine development efforts and divert resources away from solving urgent environmental challenges.In this context, the role of the international community does really matter.The United Nations, created eighty years ago, remains indispensable as the only universal platform for dialogue.Yet, since then, the world has changed drastically and fundamentally.The artificial intelligence has gained the upper hand in the mindsets of people around the world and their daily lives.Many words are being said about the sanctity of the UN Charter, which remains a cornerstone of international law.However, the UN Charter is not of Haute Cuisine and cannot serve as a cherry-picking platform.Rather, UN Charter must be accepted and perceived as the single, comprehensive document and recognized as such with all its provisions.Therefore, there is a strong need to ensure that UN and other major international institutions fully comply with the realities of the current world, which has entered an era of transformation of such a nature and scale that make it totally unprecedented and therefore unpredictable.We should avoid selective applying of the principles of UN Charter to the international military conflicts.At the same time, our trust in multilateral institutions should be kept unwavering, although they unfortunately lack credibility in addressing major international issues.From my perspective, selective approaches cannot be tolerated either on ecological matters.In many cases, environmental agendas are drafted and shaped without considering to the full extent the development needs of different regions and countries, especially of emerging states that are still building up their economic capacities.Meanwhile, developed nations reached their current environmental standards through long periods of the industrialization.Therefore, the global transition to cleaner models must be fair, balanced and stimulating.Our common approach should be well-grounded, pragmatic, thoroughly considered to allow countries to move forward sustainably without compromising their opportunities for economic growth and progress.Environmental cooperation must serve as a reliable instrument of unity and should not divide us.It should be based on partnership, trust and shared responsibility – with no naming, no shaming and no blaming.As partners we must work pragmatically and responsibly in support of peace and sustainable development. Dear participants, Nature can exist without geopolitics, and the latter cannot exist without nature.Our countries share ecosystems.We share rivers, landscapes and climate risks.And most importantly, we share responsibility.Central Asia and neighbouring regions face common ecological challenges. Among them are as follows:water scarcity and its poor management;desertification;glacier retreat;air pollution;biodiversity’s vulnerability.I intentionally name all major problems and challenges and uncover their essence because I strongly believe that this precisely how we can collectively achieve positive results in addressing them.The time for indicating successes is over, the time for making solutions has come.Kazakhstan places special importance to ecological responsibility on the highest juridical level.Our new Constitution clearly reflects environmental protection as a fundamental priority of state policy and public responsibility.It confirms that ecological safety and prosperity are not a technical issue. It is a real value that must be embedded in our national DNA and our long-term vision of progress.To be clear, Kazakhstan is implementing policies aimed at:transitioning to cleaner energy;protecting biodiversity;restoring degraded lands;modernizing water management systems;launching water saving policy;and, definitely, strengthening regional environmental cooperation.We acknowledge that no country can succeed alone, major emphasis must be put on joint efforts on the regional and global levels.We are pursuing this agenda through practical action, new technologies and long-term investment in resilience.Central priority is just and fair energy transition.Renewables now provide over 7 percent of Kazakhstan’s electricity and are expected to exceed 15 percent by 2030.While maintaining strong oil and gas capacity, my country remains committed to sustainable energy objectives.As the world’s leading uranium exporter, providing about 40 percent of global supply, we also support carbon-free electricity generation.We are advancing our first nuclear power plant project, while modernizing coal-based power generation using clean coal technologies.Therefore, emissions from major energy facilities are expected to decline by nearly 35 percent.Water security is a matter of extreme importance for Kazakhstan as well as for the whole Central Asia. Our future depends on managing this vital resource wisely and fairly.The Aral Sea remains a stark reminder of the consequences of unsustainable policies, but also of what determined, science-based action can achieve.So far, we restored about 36 percent of the Northern Aral Sea, improving water quality, fish stocks and enhancing living conditions.This afternoon, together with my colleagues, at the high-level meeting of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea, Kazakhstan will conclude its three-year chairmanship in the Organization.Another pressing concern for my country is the Caspian Sea. Its protection is essential for ecological balance, biodiversity and regional sustainability.Kazakhstan has therefore initiated an Interstate program to prevent further degradation of the Caspian Sea and established Scientific Research Institute of the Caspian Sea to advance regional scientific cooperation.We call on all international stakeholders to support these efforts to safeguard this unique natural treasure.Therefore, any use of military arms in the Caspian region must be excluded and banned.Alongside our regional efforts, global water cooperation remains a key priority.Last December in Ashgabat city I proposed to establish International Water Organization as an agency of United Nations.This initiative is particularly timely, as the UN is currently reviewing thousands of mandates, offering an opportunity to strengthen coherence and effectiveness in global governance.I am pleased to note that this Summit will host the first round of international consultations on this proposal.Biodiversity conservation also remains a central pillar of our environmental policy.Sustained efforts have delivered tangible results: the saiga population has rebounded.Snow leopard numbers in Kazakhstan have more than doubled to around 190 animals.In collaboration with international partners, we are also reintroducing and restoring other rare species, including falcons, the Turan tiger and Przewalski’s horse.Large-scale reforestation is a core priority of Kazakhstan’s ecological agenda.Over the past five years, we have planted more than 1.5 billion trees across more than one million hectares, including saxaul trees planting alongside with Uzbek experts on the dried Aral Sea bed to slow down its desertification.Kazakhstan invites all partners to join the International Fund for Rare Species and Biodiversity Conservation – a platform for cross-border cooperation, research and effective ecosystem protection.Besides, we have launched the nationwide movement “Таза Қазақстан” or “Clean Kazakhstan,” a broad public campaign promoting environmental awareness and civic responsibility.This movement brings together nearly a million volunteers, who I would rather say, are true patriots of Kazakhstan, whose selfless service show how much they care about their country and its future.In this spirit, we welcome and fully support the UN’s designation of 2026 as the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development.And in our new Constitution the Volunteer’s movement has gained appropriate status and now it is the duty of State to embrace volunteers.This year has been announced the Year of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence.It is evident that handling successfully ecological matter is impossible without AI.Artificial intelligence will create new opportunities for protecting natural resources and improving environmental governance. Hence, we are ready to support the creation of a Regional Digital Ecosystem. Distinguished guests, This Summit reminds us that protecting our planet is a shared responsibility of all humanity.It is about a future of the humankind and of our younger generation.It is not only an environmental task, it is a highly moral duty.It is an economic necessity. And it is a strategic priority for peace and stability.In this spirit, our shared vision for a resilient future must include several key principles:RESPONSIBILITY toward our citizens and future generations.COOPERATION across borders and sectors.FAIRNESS in access to resources, technologies and opportunities.PRACTICAL STEPS that bring out visible improvements.And finally, SOLIDARITY between nations regardless of size or level of development.The adoption of the Astana Declaration on Ecological Solidarity in Central Asia and a number of substantive agreements reached on the margins of the Summit reflect our commitment to these principles and mark an important step toward stronger regional ecological partnership.I am confident that our deliberations today will produce meaningful results and lead to concrete joint initiatives, transforming our shared vision for a resilient future into practical action that benefits our peoples.I wish you all productive discussions.Thank you.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-pretoria/press/news/details/1209759?lang=kk