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THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN IS CONSIDERING MEASURES TO IMPROVE THE TECHNICAL REGULATORY SYSTEM 15.04.2025
The Minister of Investments and Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan Zhenis Kasymbek introduced the modern quality infrastructure system, which consists of directions in the field of technical regulation and standardization, metrology, accreditation and conformity assessment, as well as state control.The work of improving the technical regulation system consists of 2 stages. In 2018, the Ministry plans to improve the system of standardization, metrology, and accreditation.As the second stage, in 2018-2020, the improvement of the field of state control and conformity assessment is considered. Within the framework of the mentioned Law, the national standardization body - a single operator of standardization processes working through automated systems is defined. The central role in the new approach will be given to technical committees on standardization - dialogue platforms for discussing national standards according to the principle of "state-business-consumer", - said Zhenis Kasymbek.The Minister also announced that by making amendments to the Law "On Ensuring the Unit of Measurement", it will be considered to carry out an inspection of the calibration of standards and measuring instruments in the field of metrology, and the introduction of new methods of state metrological control.In 2018, a single In order to create a market supervision system, the concept of the draft law "On introducing changes and additions to some legislative acts on technical regulation issues" will be prepared.In addition, Zhenis Kasymbek spoke about the structural system of interconnected elements of technical regulation within the Eurasian Economic Union. 46 technical regulations of the Union, which regulate 85% of all products, set single mandatory requirements.We remind you that the Technical Regulation and Metrology Committee of the Ministry of Investments and Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan is working on the integration of information systems with EurazEO in order to form a Unified Register of documents for confirmation of EAEU conformity through a national gateway. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/25861?lang=kk

KAZAKHSTAN STRENGTHENS SECURITY OF ITS SHIPS ON THE HIGH SEAS 15.04.2025
The protocol expands the list of acts that are considered terrorist. Also, the document informs that the use of a ship to transport materials and terrorists for the purpose of committing a terrorist act is recognized as a crime.The protocol calls on countries to take measures to hold individuals and legal entities accountable for committing a terrorist act.According to the provisions of the protocol, each party relies on assistance aimed at preventing a terrorist act while in the waters of other states.This clause is especially important for Kazakhstani ships that have actively started operations in the Black Sea and the Mediterranean. actual.Today more than 40 countries have joined this document.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/25849?lang=kk

THE ROLE OF THE TRANSCASPIAN TRADE-TRANSIT CORRIDOR WAS DISCUSSED IN CHINA 15.04.2025
Representatives of Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey and representatives of the Ministry of Trade of the People's Republic of China made presentations at the conference. During the conference, issues of integrated regional transit and logistics infrastructure were raised, as well as issues that require joint solutions with the countries along the route.This forum will contribute to bringing the interests of the countries of the Eurasian continent closer and further strengthening friendly relations, as well as finding optimal ways to form mutually beneficial cooperation for the development of multimodal transport.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/25847?lang=kk

TO PROVIDE THE PEOPLE WITH DRINKING WATER, 67.9 BILLION TENG WILL BE ALLOCATED THIS YEAR 15.04.2025
The event was attended by the Chairman of the Construction and Housing and Communal Affairs Committee of the Ministry of Investments and Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Markhabat Zhaiymbetov.During the meeting, Markhabat Zhaiymbetov said that according to the results of 2017, access to centralized water supply exceeded the planned figure, in cities it was 93.8% (the set plan was 90%), in villages it was 57.4% (the set plan was 55%). According to him, 80.7% of rural residents are equipped with centralized water supply (6.2 million people out of 7.7 million people). This indicator shows that water extraction works are carried out first of all in settlements with a large population. tenge (193 projects). Funding is often targeted at less accessible regions. This year, 22.7 billion will be spent on water supply and water extraction works in urban areas. Tenge is provided. For this amount, 40 projects will be implemented. 45.2 billion for water supply and water extraction in rural areas. 153 tenge projects will be implemented.According to the results of these works, it is planned to increase access to centralized water supply to 59% in settlements, and to 94% in cities," said the chairman of the committee, Markhabat Zaymbetov.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/25812?lang=kk

IN 2017, RK IDM TRANSPORT COMMITTEE 1 BILLION. A fine of Rs 15.04.2025
That is, 3.3 billion by car. tons of cargo, by rail - 272.1 mln. tons, by water transport - 4.2 million. tons of cargo was transported.In addition, transit transportation increased by 20% or 3.7 mln. increased by tons. The total volume of transit is 18.1 mln. was formed at the level of tons, including by road transport - 2.1 mln. tons, by railway - 16 million. tons, by water transport - up to 1 ton of cargo was transported. Thus, all the planned indicators for the volume of transport were fulfilled. According to the work results of the territorial bodies of the Transport Committee, more than 193 thousand heavy trucks (9% more than in 2016); More than 15,000 railway rolling stock (3 times more than in 2016); 875 passenger trains (3.5 times more than last year) were inspected. The number of detected violations increased by 28% compared to 2016 (92,254 and 127,252, respectively). The fine amount is 1.009 billion. amounted to tenge. That is, it increased by 4% in one year.At the meeting of the board, importance was attached to the need to strengthen control over the movement of heavy vehicles. For this purpose, it is planned to adopt a law on transport issues in 2018. Within this law, automated control will be introduced, which will show the exact reason for stopping motor vehicles. Taking into account the operation of the mentioned systems in 2013-2014, the AAC is used only in the context of re-measurement control. In total, it is planned to increase the number of operational transport companies to 20 by the end of the year.In 2017, the share of Kazakhstan carriers in the international transport market increased by 52% for the first time. In order to achieve this figure, the transport control authorities took the following measures: the number of inspected foreign motor vehicles by 7.3%, blocking of messages from the external borders of the Eurasian Economic Union by 95%, and compared to 2016, the volume of issuing foreign permits to Kazakhstan carriers increased by 12.8%. This year, it is planned to reduce the number of public services from 35 to 14 by optimizing business processes in the field of transport, transferring the service period and personal permits to electronic format. For example, a new Law on railway transport is being drafted, which will establish the responsibility of the participants in the transportation process, regulate their mutual relations, and introduce passenger service standards. In particular, the technical control of small-sized ships will be removed and the procedure for their inspection will be regulated by the introduction of saltings into the legislation, and the period for inspection of marine vessels will be established. That is, now once every six months, the function of monitoring the carrier's civil liability insurance before passengers will be canceled. The issue of corruption risks in the work of the individual Committee and its territorial bodies was set on the agenda. The Committee conducted an internal analysis of corruption risks in September and December 2017. Taking into account the results, it is planned to introduce online pre-registration of vehicles by international carriers in the field of road transport; installation of automated measurement systems on moving vehicles; adoption of legislative amendments on grounds for stopping a motor vehicle, removal of paper permits. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/25808?lang=kk

CIVIL SERVICE AGENCY AND ANTI-CORRUPTION AGENCY, SYM RK and IDM RK SIGNED MEMORANDUM ON PROTECTION OF INVESTORS' RIGHTS 15.04.2025
Alik Shpekbayev, Chairman of the Agency for Public Service Affairs and Anti-Corruption of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kairat Abdirahmanov, Minister of Investments and Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan Zhenis Kasymbek, Commissioner for the Protection of the Rights of Kazakhstan Entrepreneurs Bolat Palymbetov, deputies of the Senate and Majilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, members of the Council of Foreign Investors, members of the International Financial Center "Astana", diplomatic missions in the Republic of Kazakhstan, foreign representatives participated in the forum. and representatives of Kazakhstani business groups, international financial institutions, and local executive bodies participated.At the forum, other issues such as improving the investment climate, creating favorable conditions for attracting investment, protecting the rights of investors, the work of the Investment Ombudsman, fighting corruption, reducing business costs were discussed. A Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the action agencies. In order to prevent violations of the legislation by state bodies during the inspection of investment activity entities, the creation of a special project "Protecting Investments" is being considered for conducting joint monitoring, rapid information exchange, holding joint meetings on a regular basis.In 2017, the Investment Ombudsman received more than 43 applications. Among them, appropriate measures were taken on 11 requests related to the protection and preservation of the rights of legal investors (issues were resolved in favor of investors). At the request of 18, recommendations were introduced, explanations were given and meetings were held to solve them. 14 applications do not fall under the jurisdiction of the investment ombudsman. They are disputes between business entities, court proceedings, etc.In most cases, investors often encounter obstacles in the areas of tax, customs and labor legislation, licensing and land relations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/24952?lang=kk

Information on new international flight routes 15.04.2025
Currently, international air traffic from the Republic of Kazakhstan is carried out on 121 air routes with a frequency of 660 flights per week with 28 countries.The Civil Aviation Committee of the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan is constantly working on opening new international air routes.Thus, the airline "SCAT" plans to open the following new international routes from Shymkent airport this year:From May 27: (Egypt), 2 flights per week;Shymkent - Shanghai (China), 2 flights per week;Shymkent - Seoul (Korea), 2 flights per week;From May 30: Shymkent - Urumqi (China), 2 flights per week.Air Astana airline company also launched several new international routes. in planning:openflights from March 30:Almaty - Guangzhou (China), 3 flights per week;Almaty - Nyachang (Vietnam), 2 flights per week;openflights from March 31: Astana - Nha Trang (Vietnam), 2 flights per week;Planned:From April 20: Almaty – Mumbai (India), 3 flights per week;From May 14: Astana – Danang (Vietnam), 2 flights per week;From May 27: Atyrau – Tbilisi (Georgia), 3 flights per week;From May 28: Almaty – Osh (Kyrgyzstan), 4 flights per week;From May 31: Atyrau - Baku (Azerbaijan), 3 flights per week;From June 1: Almaty - Frankfurt (Germany), 3 flights per week;From June 4: Almaty - Da Nang (Vietnam), 2 flights per week.From May 1 this year, the airline "Qazaq Air" will fly to Astana - Turkestan - Samarkand it is planned to launch a new international route with a frequency of 2 flights per week.Airline "Fly Arystan" plans to open the following new routes this year:From May 18: Almaty - Inin (Kulja), 2 flights per week;From June 4:Karagandy - Istanbul (Turkey), per week 2 flights.Also, a number of foreign airlines are opening new flights to the Republic of Kazakhstan:"Eastar Jet" (Korea):From April 7 Seoul-Almaty route was opened, 2 flights a week;In the spring-summer season of this year, Pusan-Almaty route was opened, 2 flights a week;"TWay" (Korea): Sharm el-Sheikh - Kostanay route opened, 1 flight per week;From April 13, Hurghada - Almaty route, 2 flights per week;"Thai Air Asia X" (Thailand):In the autumn-summer season of 2025-2026, routes from Bangkok and Phuket to Almaty is planned.The opening of new air routes contributes to increasing the choice for passengers, strengthening competition in the air transport market. This, in turn, will have a positive effect on the price of transportation and will allow the quality of service to increase.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/974647?lang=kk

KAZAKHSTAN ROAD SCIENTIFIC AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE HAS BEEN ASSEMBLED OF TWO TYPES OF NEW DEVICES 15.04.2025
In addition, taking into account the climatic conditions of the Kazakhstan region, it is possible to determine the conditions of the load on the roads.The invention belongs to the type of experimental mechanics. The results of the experiment can be applied to other fields as well as the road sector. The proposed devices are designed to determine the mechanical characteristics of materials during stretching. Therefore, this type of cycle can be used for research work on slippage caused by constant or stepwise weight and changes caused by constant speed weight.The difference between the devices is only due to the operating temperature of the studied sample, i.e. DEVICE-1 conducts research at temperatures from -30 ±1ºС to +20 ±1ºС, DEVICE-2 +20 ±1ºС to +60 ±1ºС conducted at temperatures There is no difference, the testing is the same.Because it is well known that slip and relaxation testing is the main method of determining the mechanical properties of viscoelastic materials.Asphalt concrete is one of the main materials of the road surface structure. The mechanical properties of asphalt concrete strongly depend on the effect of the force applied to it, speed, duration, volume and temperature. In real road conditions, the temperature in the asphalt concrete layers of the road surface varies widely due to changes in the ambient temperature, the weight of the car wheels, their duration and speed. Therefore, it is of great practical importance to take into account the changes in the above-mentioned factors during the determination of the mechanical properties of asphalt concrete.On the basis of these new devices, JSC "KazzholGZI" contributes to the creation of conditions for the working conditions of highways.This device was built and put into operation on the basis of its own initiative. The order for this invention was sent on 06.10.2017, and today a notification was received that a positive result will be given to this order.Currently, experimental research is being conducted with the help of these new devices at JSC "KazzholGSI".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/24546?lang=kk

TURKESTAN: A SPECIAL SEED OF THE PAVLOVNIA TREE WAS DISCOVERED IN JETYSAI 15.04.2025
In the Zhetysai district of Turkistan region, a 1-hectare seed garden is being planted with paulownia trees through seeds.This year, on the initiative of Zhetysai district akim Zhamantai Beisenbaev, more than 40,000 willows were planted along the streets of district, regional, and republican significance in the region, and in cities, towns, and rural districts. About 1,000 of them are pavlovnia seedlings.The general pavlovnia tree is found in large numbers in the tropical region of East Asia. It is grown naturally in China. Today there are about 10 species of this tree in the country of the sunrise. Their height is about 20 meters. In the spring, before the leaves bud, a candle-shaped inflorescence blooms. The flowers will be purple-pink in color.Besides, planting of olive trees on 1 hectare of land will be started in the district next year. Currently, olive seedlings for 1 hectare are planted in pots in the greenhouse, and special care is being taken. Specialists brought these olive seedlings from the neighboring Republic of Uzbekistan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/24350?lang=kk

LEADING INTERNATIONAL EXPERTS AND ACCELERATORS HAD A MASTER CLASS IN ASTANA AT 500 STARTUPS AND INNOPOLIS UNIVERSITY 15.04.2025
Invited speakers shared the experience of successful cases and told the most innovative ways to create startups.Master class speakers talked about the tools needed to guide a successful entrepreneur, how to use Industry 4.0 technology for the successful development of a startup, what marketing and sales strategies are the most effective for startups, how to enter the 500 Startups accelerator and how to attract investments in Silicon Valley One of the speakers is Marvin Liao, a partner of the 500 Startups accelerator, which has invested in more than 500 companies in 60 countries of the world. According to Marvin Liao, the key moment in the development of a successful startup project is feedback from customers. Thanks to this, you can always know what stage your business is in, what difficulties there are in the project in order to eliminate shortcomings in time," Marvin Liao noted.Also, the former commercial director of Yahoo emphasized the need to monitor trends and trends in his business. Such an approach helps to choose the right product for clients, to improve it on time, and gives a clear idea of how to properly use the services of your project.According to Tatiana Canzavelli, one of the 10 most influential women in Health IT, it is important to clearly understand why colleagues are needed when creating a startup project. First, information about the benefits of cooperation with a partner. In the second - what benefits do you bring to these partners, why do they need you. The third slide is what your collaboration with your partner will bring to your mutual clients. If your company does not have the answers to these three questions, then there will be no question of cooperation, because this is how a successful business works," believes the mentor of the 500 Startups accelerator, Silicon Valley investor, founder of the Open Health Network IT-startup.The master class also talked about the importance of experimenting with your startup ideas. As Mikhail Sverdlov, mentor of Innopolis University, founder of many successful Internet startups in the field of e-commerce and B2B, noted, the more experience, the more chances for success. In addition, the speaker says that the goal of all startups is continuous movement, "an idea must develop to become a successful business".The master class was held in order to increase the competence of technological entrepreneurship, stimulate interest in technological entrepreneurship and develop innovative startups.The recording of the presentation of the event can be viewed on the Agency's YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9waVhvuTu0).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/23928?lang=kk

The head of state received the Minister of Transport Marat Karabayev 15.04.2025
Kasym-Jomart Tokayev was given a report on the results of the ministry's work last year, and the plan for the next period was presented.According to Marat Karabayev, last year the volume of transportation by all types of transport increased by 6 percent. Freight transportation through the Trans-Caspian International Transport Corridor increased by 62 percent and amounted to 4.5 million tons. 3 new passenger terminals were built at the airports of Almaty, Kyzylorda and Shymkent. 12 thousand kilometers of roads were repaired. Modernization works on Karaganda-Almaty, Taldykorgan-Uskemen, Aktobe-Kandyagash and Atyrau-Astrakhan highways have been completed.According to the Minister, domestic airlines carried 14.7 million passengers. The indicator in this sector has increased by 10 percent. 29.7 million people were served at airports, that is, an increase of 14 percent. 21 million passengers were transported by railway, and the increase was 3.9 percent.Kasym-Jomart Tokayev was told that this year the agency plans to open 19 new air routes to Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Construction of Katonkaragay, Zaisan and Kendirli airports has started. In addition, 125 railway stations will be modernized. 5 major railway projects are being implemented, such as Dostyk - Moyint, Almaty ring railway, Darbaza - Maktaaral, Ayagoz - Bakhti and Kyzylzhar - Moynt.At the end of the meeting, the President noted the need to create more convenient conditions for the travel of Kazakhstan citizens, to ensure access to tourist facilities.The head of state accelerated the construction of the Central - Western highway, the expansion of the Western Europe - Western China corridor, the Trans-Caspian International tasked to develop the transport corridor, increase the number of domestic and international flights, and strengthen the work of attracting investment to the transport sector.Kasym-Jomart Tokaev paid special attention to the importance of the development of the transport and logistics industry, as well as the quality and timely implementation of transport infrastructure modernization projects.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/973677?lang=kk

THE RESULTS OF KAZAKHSTAN-CHINA COOPERATION WITHIN THE "ONE BELT - ONE ROAD" PROGRAM ARE DISCUSSED IN ASTANA 15.04.2025
The forum started with a video address by the leaders of the two countries - President Nursultan Nazarbayev of the Republic of Kazakhstan and President Xi Jinping of the PRC.In the business forum, Minister of Investments and Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan Zhenis Kasymbek, Vice Minister of Commerce of the People's Republic of China Zhen Hongbin, heads of national companies, foreign trade chambers and large business representatives of the two countries gave presentations. In order to develop the Eurasian transport corridor and create favorable conditions for transportation, the "Light Road" new economic policy and the "Silk Road Economic Belt" cooperation plan were signed.Implementation of this plan will fully utilize the advantages of the geographical location of our countries, reconstruct old and new highways and railways, create a modern network of international logistics centers and hubs in the territory from China to the EU, and increase trade. "In 5 years, we will use a number of large infrastructure projects, such as the "Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran" railway corridor with a total length of 900 kilometers connecting the port of Lianyungang, the Khorgas dry port on the Chinese border, the Aktau port on the Caspian Sea, the countries of Central Asia with the Persian Gulf and the port of Bender Abbas in the south of Iran, and the international transit corridor "Western Europe - Western China", a part of which passes through the territory of Kazakhstan. we gave," said Minister Zhenis Kasymbek.Besides, the implementation of joint Kazakhstan-China projects within the framework of cooperation in the field of industrialization and investments is being actively implemented. Its total cost is 27 billion. Included are 51 projects exceeding USD. 20,000 permanent jobs will be created through the implementation of these projects.The Minister of Investments and Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan also spoke about the successfully implemented joint projects."In 2017, the world's largest logistics company "COSCO Shipping" bought a 49% share of the "Dry Port" in the "Khorgas East Gate" SEZ to develop the transit potential of Kazakhstan. The project of production of JAC cars was implemented in Kostanay region, the production of polypropylene powder in Pavlodar region, as well as the production of rapeseed oil in North Kazakhstan region were successfully implemented," said the minister.Currently, China is one of the leaders in direct foreign investment in Kazakhstan's economy. In the last 10 years, the neighboring state allocated 15 billion to investment projects. More than US dollars have been invested. Chinese companies are actively involved in the country's industry and the implementation of large investment projects.Foreign trade turnover between Kazakhstan and China in 2017 exceeded 30% and amounted to 10.5 billion. amounted to US dollars. It should be noted that the idea of developing the "One Belt One Road" Great Silk Road was first proposed by the President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping in Astana.In addition, within the framework of the business forum, specific investment cooperation issues between Kazakhstan and the People's Republic of China were discussed and a number of bilateral meetings were organized.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/23462?lang=kk

700 LAW VIOLATIONS OF THE USE OF SMALL VESSELS IDENTIFIED IN THE SUMMER PERIOD 15.04.2025
As a result of inspections, 700 violations of the law were revealed. Among them, there are often violations of the law, such as the use of ships without personal rescue equipment, the lack of ship documents, and the management of a ship without the appropriate license of an individual.In addition to inspections, the regional bodies of the Committee conducted preventive measures with ship owners, owners of small-scale ship parking and recreation facilities on the issues of using a small-scale fleet.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/23457?lang=kk

THE HEAD OF THE STATE MET WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF BUSINESS GROUPS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY 15.04.2025
Relations between Kazakhstan and Turkey are based on mutual friendship, brotherhood and trust. In terms of trade turnover, Turkey is among the top ten strategic partners of Kazakhstan. Trade turnover between the two countries increased by 27 percent in 2017 and reached 2 billion US dollars, Nursultan Nazarbayev said.The head of state focused on the issues of investment cooperation and the implementation of joint projects in various areas of the economy. In particular, he noted that Turkey has invested more than 3 billion US dollars in our country since independence, and today about 2,000 enterprises with the participation of Turkish capital are operating in Kazakhstan.In addition, the President of Kazakhstan spoke about the results of the "New Synergy" program aimed at supporting entrepreneurs of the two countries.- Within this program, 23 projects worth 800 million dollars were launched and 3,000 new jobs were created. allowed. Yesterday, business representatives of our countries signed 24 contracts worth more than 1.7 billion dollars. This is a bright example of our mutual trust and cooperation, - said Nursultan Nazarbayev.During the meeting, the Head of State drew attention to the economic advantages of Kazakhstan and favorable conditions for doing business in the country. Appropriate changes have been made to the legislation for the development of entrepreneurship. Kazakhstan ranks 36th among 190 countries in the World Bank's "Ease of Doing Business" rating. Our country is considered a member of the Investment Committee of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, - said the President of Kazakhstan.Also, Nursultan Nazarbayev spoke about the work of the Council of Foreign Investors under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the company "Kazakh Invest" and various benefits provided for investors.- Kazakhstan has 11 special economic and 24 industrial zones. Tax and other benefits are provided for the participants of their work. I invite Turkish companies to develop their business in Kazakhstan, - said the Head of State.In addition, the President of Kazakhstan detailed the possibilities of transport and transit potential of our country.- Kazakhstan is actively developing transcontinental multimodal cargo transportation between Europe and Asia. 5 railways and 6 international highways pass through our country. A lot of work is being done to develop the Trans-Caspian multimodal freight transport. We have modernized the Aktau port and expanded its capabilities, said Nursultan Nazarbayev.The head of state also noted that foreign investors have the opportunity to participate in the process of privatization of industrial enterprises in Kazakhstan and the implementation of innovative projects in the agro-industrial complex. invited.- "Astana" international financial center started working on the basis of "EXPO-2017" exhibition. This center operates on the basis of the best model of financial centers in New York, Singapore, London and Dubai. Its legal status is confirmed by the constitutional law, the working language is English. This is the only center in the region whose activities are based on English law, said Nursultan Nazarbayev.The head of state spoke about the main advantages of the international financial center "Astana" and noted that special tax, currency, visa and labor regimes have been introduced for the participants of the work of this center.Finally, the President of Kazakhstan invited the businessmen of the two countries to actively participate in the development and strengthening of interstate relations, using all the opportunities created today.Information source: akorda.kz Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/23444?lang=kk

THE 85TH SESSION OF THE OED STEEL COMMITTEE WAS HELD IN PARIS 15.04.2025
The delegation of Kazakhstan was led by Kanat Baitov, chairman of the Industrial Development and Industrial Safety Committee of the Ministry of Investments and Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The delegation included Nurmukhamed Ayupov, chief expert of the Mining and Metallurgical Industry Department of the IDM of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Yerkebulan Boranbayeva, the head of the comprehensive cooperation department of the Department of Foreign Economic Cooperation of the IDM of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The seminar was attended by representatives of government, industry and trade unions, as well as academic experts. They discussed policies that will drive structural change in the steelmaking sector. The aim of the seminar is to gain a deeper understanding of the various social consequences of the closure of metallurgical plants. The participants discussed policies to help close inefficient steel producers, including measures to mitigate the social consequences of restructuring in order to ensure the reallocation of resources to more efficient production units.At the session, the OECD Economic Department reviewed the current state of the world economy and steel market. According to the latest data, for the first time since 2015, world steel production can show growth. In addition, including new large investment projects implemented around the world, the production volume will increase by 1.6% in the period of 2019-2021. According to the OECD, in 2017, world steel production was 2,250 million. tons, according to the current situation, the volume of production in 2018 is about 2300 mln. should reach tons. Excess production capacity for steel production in the world remains the main problem in the industry.In addition, the prospects of world economic development, the situation in the international steel market and other topics were discussed. Proceedings of the 85th session of the OECD Steel Committeehttp://www.oecd.org/sti/ .Photo from open sourceSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/23409?lang=kk

KAZAKHSTAN INTRODUCED THE UPDATED LAND SURVEY CODE AT THE MINING FORUM "MINEX-2018 RUSSIA" 15.04.2025
Geological and mining industries are important and priority for Kazakhstan. This sector ranks second in the structure of the country's economy after the oil and gas industry. It should be noted that Kazakhstan has a leading position in the world in terms of the main mineral resources.The industry is famous for its copper, uranium, titanium, ferroalloy and polymetals in the world market and has a significant impact on the iron, coal and aluminum markets in the region. Rapidly developing scientific and technical progress constantly makes adjustments to market demand. For example, the demand for lithium, tungsten, molybdenum and other rare metals used in electric car engines and smartphones has dramatically increased."According to the current conditions, as a result of the Code on Subsoil and Subsoil Use, which was adopted in December 2017 and entered into force on June 29, 2018, Kazakhstan has carried out extensive reforms in the field of subsoil use in accordance with international methods. The best international practice in ensuring open methods of state regulation of the industry, access to geological information, harmonization of national standards with world standards has been introduced into the new Code," said Timur Toktabaev, who spoke at the forum.Conditions for granting the right to use the subsoil within the framework of the Code were reduced from 24 months to a few days by introducing the principle of the first application; access to geological information; The international system for calculating mineral reserves through the CRIRSCO system was introduced with a 5-year transitional period. The main thing is that the risks of corruption are minimized, because the requirements of subsoil users in the implementation of subsoil operations are very clear and fair. This is a new tool for the implementation of state policy in the field of subsoil use, which provides investors with general information about the directions of development of the relevant industry in the medium term.Starting from September 15 of this year, applications for exploration will be accepted under the above-mentioned program, therefore, the license will begin to be issued from October 15, 2018.In the transitional period until 2024, the license for the production of solid minerals according to this Code will be carried out by holding an auction.This is The next step in the development of the industry is the introduction of National Bank data. This makes it possible to transfer the relationship between state bodies and subsoil users to an electronic format.For example, not only the electronic transfer of the right to use the subsoil within a few days, but also access to geological information, reporting of subsoil users, monitoring of license execution and contractual obligations, etc. will be provided.In the code, the state examination of minerals was given to competent persons to prepare reports according to CRIRSCO standards, after which the state commission on reserves was abolished from 2024.CRIRSCO standards are used in all developed countries. This will allow domestic subsoil companies to enter global stock markets and stock exchanges in order to attract foreign and domestic investments due to the transparency and predictability of the subsoil sector. Following the example of Australia, Canada, Sweden and the Republic of South Africa, it is proposed to collect tax on extracted minerals, regardless of the final volumes and reserves.Royalty eliminates all disadvantages and contradictions. This method encourages fair and mineral recycling according to the principle "the higher the level of recycling, the faster" (Australian model).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/23259?lang=kk

THE XVTH MEETING OF THE COUNCIL ON ACCREDITATION WAS HELD 15.04.2025
General director of UAO M. Omirkhanov made a report on the strategic plan for the development of "National Accreditation Center" LLP for 2019-2020.Today UAO: signatory of the ILAC MRA mutual recognition agreement on testing and calibration;signatory of the IAF MLA multilateral mutual recognition agreement on the product a signatory of the RAS MLA multilateral recognition agreement for the product;a full member of APLAC and a signatory of the APLACMRA agreement for testing and calibration laboratories.UAO granted the right to use the ILAC MRA joint mark to 214 SZs, they provided 195,127 test protocols to legal entities of the Republic of Kazakhstan, including 4,225 tests protocols were transferred to places outside the Republic of Kazakhstan. Protocols mainly apply to agricultural products, grain products, medicines, pharmaceutical products, etc. 68 SROs were granted the right to use the IAF MLA joint symbol, they issued 13,404 certificates with the IAF MLA joint symbol, of which 363 were issued outside the Republic of Kazakhstan.17 SROs were granted the right to use the IAF MLA joint symbol, they issued 82 certificates with the IAF MLA joint symbol.Changes to the RKZ "On accreditation in the field of conformity assessment" and additions" Serik Kurmangaliyev, the first deputy general director of "UAO" LLP, made a report.The report stated that amendments and additions to the law are due to the need to improve the legislation in the field of accreditation, to reduce the burden on the business community by simplifying accreditation procedures, to introduce new international standards in the field of accreditation, as well as to master and develop new areas of activity in the field of conformity assessment.Accreditation Council Daulet Sutemgenov, chairman of the ZTB "KOAS", Yury Tsipurit, chairman of the board of the ZTB BKP "National Industrial Chamber of Kazakhstan", Astana. Tursyn Zhagparova, deputy chairman of "Adilet" public association of consumers, Oleg Savelenko, executive director of ZTB "Kazakhstan Association of Participants of Technical Regulation and Metrology System". Nurkan Saduakasov, Deputy Chairman of the Public Health Protection Committee of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan, participated and gave a speech.The Chairman of the Technical Regulation and Metrology Committee of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Arman Shakkaliev, who concluded the meeting of the Republic of Kazakhstan, told "UAO" LLP to elaborate a strategic plan for the development of the "National Accreditation Center" LLP, as well as taking into account the proposals received from the members of the Council on Accreditation, "On accreditation in the field of conformity assessment of the Republic of Kazakhstan". "On Changes and Additions to the Law" of the Republic of Kazakhstan.During the meeting, the composition of the Council on Accreditation was approved. src="/uploads/2019/8/6/2a691f230c5118d867b1376fd2cff076_original.751670.jpg"/>Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/23233?lang=kk

THE AHUAL CENTER OF THE RK IDM VEHICLE COMMITTEE ACCEPTS REQUESTS RELATED TO THE ISSUE OF VEHICLE CONTROL THROUGH THE WHATS APP NETWORK 15.04.2025
Dear citizens!At the climate center of the Transport Committee of the Ministry of Investments and Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the +77080880800 number works 24/7 on the Whats App network.

Kuandyk Kazhkenov held a reception for citizens in the "AMANAT" party 15.04.2025
The Vice Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kuandyk Kazhkenov, held a reception for citizens in the Zoom conference format in the Republican public reception room of the "AMANAT" party.The participants addressed the vice minister on the issues of housing purchase, the master plan of construction in the city, and made proposals for improving the quality of houses for socially vulnerable groups of the population.During the reception, Kuandyk Kazhkenov gave a comprehensive answer to the questions of citizens. gave.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/972841?lang=kk

12.3 BILLION IN THE 1ST HALF OF 2018. DOLLAR FOREIGN INVESTMENT WITHDRAWN 15.04.2025
Investment Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan made a list of the top 10 investor countries. The first three are Netherlands,USAand Switzerland .We present the entire list to your attention:Netherlands - 81.8 billion. dollars, making up 29.5% of the total investment flow, this year in the 1st half of 3.8 billion. USD 33.7 billion. dollars, making up 12.2% of the total investment flow, this year in the 1st half - 2.8 bln. dollars.;Switzerland - 21.9 billion. dollars, making up 7.9% of the total investment flow, in the 1st half of this year - 1.3 billion. dollars.;China- 16.4 bln. USD, making up 5.9% of the total investment flow, this year in the 1st half of the year, 776.3 mln. dollars.;France-14.6 billion. dollars, making up 5.3% of the total investment flow, this year in the 1st half of the year 431.6 mln. dollars.;Great Britain- 13.0 billion. dollars, making up 4.7% of the total investment flow, this year in the 1st half of 292.9 mln. dollars.;Russian Federation- 12.6 billion. dollars, making up 4.5% of the total investment flow, this year in the 1st half of 2018 - 821.0 mln. dollars.;Virgin Islands- 10.1 billion. USD, which is 1.6% of the total investment flow, this year in the 1st half of 85.7 mln. dollars.;Belgium - 7.0 bln. dollars, making up 2.5% of the total investment flow, in the 1st half of this year -797.5 mln. dollars.;Japan-5.9 billion. dollars, making up 2.1% of the total investment flow, in the 1st half of this year - 187.5 mln. dollars.. Photo from open sourceSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/22761?lang=kk