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Amman, August 24, 2026 – Political consultations between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan were held in Amman. The consultations focused on the current state and prospects of bilateral relations, as well as key issues on the international and regional agenda.The Kazakh delegation was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issagaliyev. The Jordanian side was represented by Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan Daifallah Ali Al-Fayez.At the outset of the meeting, the Jordanian side congratulated Kazakhstan on the successful conduct of the first elections to the Kurultai of the Republic of Kazakhstan, noting their importance for the country’s further political development.The sides noted the positive momentum in Kazakhstan-Jordan relations and discussed practical steps to further strengthen political dialogue and expand bilateral cooperation.Particular attention was paid to developing trade, economic and investment ties, cooperation in agriculture, transport, tourism and air connectivity, as well as consular cooperation and the further development of the bilateral legal framework.The sides also exchanged views on cooperation within the UN, OIC, CICA, IOFS and other international organizations. They also discussed key issues on the international and regional agenda, including the situation in the Middle East.In the context of global efforts to strengthen international humanitarian law, the sides discussed preparations for the High-Level “Humanity in War” Conference, which will be held in Jordan on December 7, 2026. Kazakhstan and Jordan, along with other countries, are co-founders of the Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law.As part of the visit, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan also held talks with a representative of the Royal Court. The sides reviewed the outcomes of the reciprocal visits by President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Amman and King Abdullah II of Jordan to Astana in 2025. They discussed the implementation of agreements reached at the highest level, as well as prospects for further contacts between the leaders of the two countries.Following the meetings, the sides reaffirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening Kazakhstan-Jordan political dialogue and giving bilateral cooperation a more practical and substantive character.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1279942?lang=ru

Astana, 25 August 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held a telephone conversation with Vice-President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic Antonio Tajani.The sides discussed the current state and prospects of the Kazakh-Italian strategic partnership, as well as cooperation between the two countries within multilateral formats, including the “C5-Italy” and “B5-Italy” dialogue platforms.One of the the main topics of the talks was energy security and ensuring the stable and safe operation of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), a key route for supplying Kazakh oil to international markets. Both parties emphasized the strategic importance of its uninterrupted operation for Europe’s sustainable energy supply.At the conclusion of the conversation, the parties reaffirmed their mutual commitment to further strengthening the Kazakh-Italian partnership and maintaining regular contacts at various levels.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1279915?lang=ru

Astana, August 25, 2026 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov received Chargé d’Affaires of the Swiss Confederation in the Republic of Kazakhstan Giorgio Pompilio on the occasion of the completion of his diplomatic mission in Astana.During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues of Kazakh-Swiss cooperation, as well as prospects for its further development. Particular attention was paid to cooperation in the water and environmental sectors within the framework of the “Blue Peace Central Asia” (BPCA) initiative. The importance of steadily developing practical partnership in the fields of transport, pharmaceuticals and environmental protection was emphasized.In conclusion, Arman Issetov thanked Giorgio Pompilio for his contribution to strengthening bilateral ties and wished him every success in his future diplomatic career.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1279880?lang=ru

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Today, at the Government meeting chaired by Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, the socio-economic development forecast for 2027–2029, the draft law on the republican budget for 2026–2028, as well as the progress of preparations for the heating season were reviewed. Akim of the region Murat Ergeshbayev participated in the meeting via conference call.At the meeting held after the Government session, the agenda items were discussed in detail.The head of the region noted that based on the results of seven months, the main macroeconomic indicators of the region have grown, and positive dynamics are observed in all sectors.«Nevertheless, crude oil production, which accounts for about 80 percent of the mining industry, is declining annually. We need to consider additional mechanisms to meet the targets in the industrial sector. In this regard, I instruct the responsible department to meet with the akimats of cities and districts, as well as with local entrepreneurs, to take appropriate measures.In the construction sector, the plan approved by the Government for seven months has been exceeded. This year, 106.5 billion tenge has been allocated from the state budget, and construction of 140 facilities is underway. I instruct to ensure the full submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on facilities being built both from budget and extra-budgetary funds.In addition, indicators in the transport and warehousing sector have grown by 16.4 percent. The Government has set a target indicator for this industry at 107 percent. The responsible department must ensure the full achievement of these indicators.Based on the socio-economic development forecast of the country, we must approve the development forecast for the region for 2027–2029. I instruct regional departments, akimats of cities and districts to develop and submit for approval the socio-economic development forecast plan by October 1. The projects should be aimed at improving the quality of life of the population and strengthening the socio-economic potential», — emphasized Murat Nalkhozhauly.This year, 5 billion 500 million tenge has been allocated for the modernization of heat supply facilities in the region. These funds are being used to modernize 8.7 km of heating networks, overhaul gas turbine units No. 1 and No. 2, repair 1.3 km of heating networks, one boiler, one turbine, 10 autonomous boiler houses, as well as main and auxiliary installations. In addition, 7 billion 600 million tenge has been directed to the repair of 460 km of electrical networks and 134 substations. The readiness of 1,074 social facilities in the region is 98 percent.«Buildings under the jurisdiction of the departments of education, healthcare, culture, sports, and employment must be fully ready for the heating season. Also, the issue of providing the population with coal remains relevant. The required volume is 80 thousand tons: 68 thousand tons for residents and 12 thousand tons for social facilities. I instruct the responsible department, as well as the akimats of cities and districts, to ensure the formation of a full coal reserve within the established deadlines», — said the head of the region.The meeting also discussed the issue of ensuring road safety for schoolchildren.According to Deputy Head of the Regional Police Department Ermakhan Adramanov, 962 educational organizations in the region are located near the road network. In this regard, it was proposed to install road signs and markings near them that meet modern requirements. In addition, given the increase in traffic flow due to the start of the new academic year, the installation of additional traffic control devices on streets in the city center is planned.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1279620?lang=ru

Согласно базовому сценарию развития экономики, объем валютных активов Национального фонда РК вырастет с $65,2 млрд в 2027 году до $70,6 млрд в 2029 году. Такие расчеты на заседании Правительства озвучил заместитель Премьер-министра – министр национальной экономики Серик Жумангарин.«Общий объем поступлений в Нацфонд при базовом сценарии прогнозируется на уровне 5,1 трлн теңге в 2027 году, 5,5 трлн теңге – в 2028 году и 5,7 трлн теңге – в 2029 году. Чистые поступления в Нацфонд прогнозируются в размере 0,5 трлн теңге в 2027 году, 1,4 трлн теңге – в 2028 году и 2 трлн теңге – в 2029 году»,— доложил Серик Жумангарин.Размер гарантированного трансферта в республиканский бюджет определен в соответствии с бюджетными правилами и составит 2,4 трлн теңге ежегодно в 2027 и 2028 годах с последующим снижением до 2 трлн теңге в 2029 году.Для финансирования критически важных объектов инфраструктуры и проектов общестранового значения предусмотрено привлечение целевого трансферта из Нацфонда: 2 трлн теңге в 2027 году и по 1,5 трлн теңге ежегодно в 2028 и 2029 годах.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1279482?lang=ru

Дефицит республиканского бюджета сократится с 2,3% к ВВП в 2027 году до 0,4% к ВВП в 2029 году. Об этом на заседании Правительства доложил заместитель Премьер-министра – министр национальной экономики Серик Жумангарин.«Для поддержания устойчивости государственных финансов дефицит бюджета определен на уровне 2,3% к ВВП в 2027 году со снижением до 0,4% к ВВП в 2029 году. Ненефтяной дефицит сократится с 5,3% к ВВП до 2,5% к ВВП. С учетом этого расходы республиканского бюджета составят 30,2 трлн теңге в 2027 году, 29,4 трлн теңге – в 2028 году и 29,6 трлн теңге – в 2029 году», — сообщил Серик Жумангарин.По расчетам миннацэкономики, доходы республиканского бюджета в 2027 году составят 19,9 трлн теңге, в 2028 году достигнут 21,7 трлн теңге, а в 2029 году вырастут до 23,4 трлн теңге.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1279478?lang=ru

В рамках базового варианта Прогноза социально-экономического развития на 2027–2029 годы среднегодовой рост ВВП Казахстана прогнозируется на уровне выше 5%. Об этом на заседании Правительства сообщил заместитель Премьер-министра – министр национальной экономики Серик Жумангарин.«Номинальный ВВП вырастет со 199,3 трлн теңге в 2027 году до 245 трлн теңге в 2029 году. Рост экономики будет обеспечиваться увеличением производства в ненефтяных секторах. Темпы роста обрабатывающей промышленности будут опережать рост в горнодобывающей промышленности. Основной вклад в рост обработки внесет металлургия, машиностроение, производство строительных материалов, химическая промышленность, производство продуктов питания», — доложил Серик Жумангарин.Вице-премьер отметил, что драйвером роста также станет сельское хозяйство с ежегодным показателем не менее 5%. В строительном секторе ожидается повышение темпов с 16% в 2027 году до 17,3% в 2029 году за счет развития транспортно-логистической, энергетической, водной, жилищно-коммунальной и социальной инфраструктуры.В сфере услуг прогнозируется среднегодовой прирост торговли на 5,7%, транспорта и складирования – на 10,4%, информации и связи – на 9,2%.Внешнеторговый баланс сохранится положительным: экспорт товаров вырастет с $82,8 млрд в 2027 году до $88,5 млрд в 2029 году при увеличении импорта с $80,5 млрд до $88,4 млрд. Коридор инфляции определен на уровне 7,5-9,5% в 2027 году с последующим снижением до 6-8% в 2028–2029 годах.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1279431?lang=ru

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Во исполнение Послания Главы государства от 8 сентября 2025 года «Казахстан в эпоху искусственного интеллекта» Министерство национальной экономики РК совместно с Министерством искусственного интеллекта и цифрового развития РК подписали совместный приказ о запуске пилотного проекта «Реестр обязательных требований в сфере предпринимательства».Новый цифровой сервис разработан для упрощения доступа предпринимателей к актуальным требованиям законодательства. В основе проекта алгоритмы искусственного интеллекта, которые автоматически анализируют действующие нормативные правовые акты, выявляют содержащиеся в них требования к бизнесу, систематизируют и актуализируют информацию.Основная задача проекта заключается в снижении административной нагрузки на предпринимателей, повышении прозрачности регулирования и формировании более предсказуемой бизнес среды.Автоматизированный анализ законодательства позволяет сократить время и ресурсы, необходимые предпринимателям для поиска и изучения требований, применимых к конкретному виду деятельности.Структурированная и доступная информация об обязательных требованиях помогает предпринимателям лучше ориентироваться в законодательстве и снижает риск непреднамеренного несоблюдения установленных норм.Система также позволяет оперативно отслеживать изменения в нормативных правовых актах и своевременно учитывать их в деятельности бизнеса.Пилотный проект является одним из инструментов цифровизации регулирования предпринимательской деятельности и повышения качества взаимодействия государства с бизнесом.Новый функционал доступен на цифровой AI-платформе для бизнеса. В ближайшее время сервис будет запущен также на портале eGov Business.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1279208?lang=ru

On August 24, the military personnel of the military air defense units of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation celebrate their professional holiday. The date of formation of the military air defense was approved by the order of the Minister of Defense dated February 25, 2026.Military air defense is an important component of the combat potential of the Ground Forces. Its main task is to protect troops and important facilities from threats from the air, ensure the stability of units and their readiness to perform their tasks.In the context of the development of modern means of air attack, continuous improvement of the professional training of military personnel is of particular importance. The training of units is based on practical exercises and training calculations, working out the detection and tracking of air targets, as well as improving the interaction between units.Specialists from various fields serve as part of the military air defense – operators and crews of combat vehicles, unit commanders, technical specialists and other military personnel. They are united by high responsibility, professionalism and willingness to act in any conditions. Professional Day is an occasion to express gratitude to military personnel for their conscientious service, to thank veterans for their contribution to the formation and development of military air defense and to remember with respect those who stood at the origins of its formation.Today, military personnel of the military air defense continue to strengthen their military traditions, improve their professional skills and honorably carry out tasks to ensure the safety of the country's troops and airspace.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/1279086?lang=ru

As of August 1, 2026, the pension savings of Kazakhstanis amounted to 28.35 trillion tenge, an increase of 3.50 trillion tenge (or 14.1%) over the past 12 months.The bulk of pension savings come from compulsory pension contributions (CPCs). As of August 1, 2026, their volume reached 26.31 trillion tenge, an increase of 2.69 trillion tenge (or 11.4%) over the past 12 months.The volume of pension savings formed through compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPCs) exceeded 751.56 billion tenge. This figure has grown by 6.6% over the past 12 months.Savings formed through voluntary pension contributions (VPCs) continued to grow. As of August 1, 2026, their volume amounted to 10.41 billion tenge, an increase of 14.9% over the 12 months.A significant increase in pension savings formed through employer’s compulsory pension contributions (ECPC), which have been deposited into the pension accounts of contributors (beneficiaries) since January 1, 2024, has also been noted. As of August 1, 2026, their volume amounted to 1,273.93 billion tenge, an increase of 2.5 times over the 12 months.IncomesThe total savings volume is provided by pension contributions and investment income. In the first seven months of 2026, 2,127.27 billion tenge in contributions were received into individual and conditional pension accounts, an increase of 15.7% (or 289.09 billion tenge) compared to the same period last year.Individual pension savings accounts (IPSAs) for the purpose of accounting for compulsory pension contributions (CPCs) received 1,630.80 billion tenge as of August 1, 2026 (an increase of 8.1% compared to the same period last year), 87.69 billion tenge in COPCs (an increase of 11.0%), and 1,251.28 million tenge in VPCs. ECPC since the beginning of the year as of August 1, 2026, amounted to 407.53 billion tenge.Net investment income received by contributors since the beginning of the year as of August 1, 2026, amounted to 1,233.05 billion tenge.Benefits and transfersBenefits for all types of contributions and transfers to insurance companies from the UAPF for January-July 2026 reached 1,083.51 billion tenge.The volume of old-age payments amounted to 170.95 billion tenge. The average monthly payment scheduled from the UAPF upon reaching retirement age was 38,993 tenge.Lump-sum pension benefit payments (LSPBPs) for housing improvements and medical treatment from the beginning of 2026 as of August 1, 2026, amounted to 435.20 billion tenge, inheritance payments amounted to 63.06 billion tenge, payments related to departure for permanent residence outside the Republic of Kazakhstan amounted to 28.13 billion tenge, payments to persons with disabilities amounted to 2.05 billion tenge, and funeral payments amounted to 5.56 billion tenge. An amount of 378.56 billion tenge was transferred to insurance organizations.IPSA numberThe total number of pension accounts in the UAPF as of August 1, 2026, was 18.89 million (an increase of 1.12 million or 6.3% over the 12 months). The number of individual pension savings accounts of  contributors (beneficiaries) in the UAPF as of August 1, 2026, was 12.84 million, of which 11.39 million were under the CPC, 789,480 under the COPC, and 463,690 under the VPC. It should be noted that the total number of accounts for recording the CPC (11.39 million) also includes accounts of beneficiaries who have permanently resided outside the country but have not applied for their savings, deceased contributors whose heirs have not formalized the inheritance of their pension savings, military personnel who transferred to full state pension provision in 2016, and other categories of contributors (beneficiaries) whose accounts, according to Kazakhstani law, should not receive contributions.The number of notional pension accounts in the UAPF recording information on received CPC totaled 6.06 million.All up-to-date information on pension asset statistics is available on the enpf.kz website in the "Statistics and Analytics" section.UAPF was founded on August 22, 2013 on the basis of GNPF APF JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan represented by the State Institution Committee of State Property and Privatization of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Trust management of UAPF pension assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF attracts compulsory pension contributions, employer’s compulsory pension contributions, compulsory occupational pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as carries out enrollment and accounting of voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation for the guaranteed deposit, transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory guarantee of deposits, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", ensures the implementation of pension benefits. The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target requirements, accounting and crediting of target savings (TS) to target savings accounts, payments of TS to their recipients in bank accounts, accounting for returns of TS in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the National Fund for Children program (More details at www.enpf.kz)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/1279003?lang=ru

Since the beginning of 2026, within the framework of the commission established in accordance with the order of the Akimat of the Ulytau Region, 32 meetings of the commission for reviewing intermediary schemes in the food product pricing chain have been held.As a result of the commission meetings, the monthly analysis of electronic invoices conducted by the Trade Committee, as well as the monitoring results of local executive bodies, facts of exceeding the established maximum trade markup of 15% on socially significant food products have been identified.For the identified violations, in accordance with Article 204-4 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Administrative Offenses, administrative measures have been taken against 94 business entities.Of these, 3 entrepreneurs received orders to eliminate the identified violations based on the results of preventive control. The remaining 91 entrepreneurs were imposed administrative fines totaling 2 million 465 thousand 250 tenge. Of this amount, 1 million 232 thousand 625 tenge was collected under the abbreviated procedure.Requirements for price tag оформления are also under controlDuring the monitoring by local executive bodies, 52 entrepreneurs were identified who improperly labeled goods with price tags in retail facilities.These entrepreneurs were brought to administrative responsibility in accordance with paragraph 4 of Article 193 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Administrative Offenses.As a result, fines totaling 2 million 971 thousand 275 tenge were imposed, of which 1 million 485 thousand 637.50 tenge was collected under the abbreviated procedure.The Roadmap for the Modernization of Trade Markets, approved on March 30, 2023 by the Acting Minister of Trade and Integration S. Zhumangarin, includes 2 trade markets from the Ulytau Region — "Merey" and "Naryk".The modernization of these trade markets is under constant control of local executive bodies.Outreach work is being conducted with entrepreneursThe Department continuously carries out informational and explanatory work among entrepreneurs on compliance with the requirements of current legislation in the field of trade.Round tables and meetings are organized at the platform of the NCE "Atameken", during which entrepreneurs are provided with relevant clarifications on issues of interest to them.In addition, in order to support domestic products, negotiations are held with entrepreneurs on the sale of products from local commodity producers and their placement in retail facilities.Price monitoring is conducted at agricultural fairsIn order to stabilize prices for socially significant food products in the region, agricultural fairs are held weekly.At the fairs, goods of the joint-stock company "Social-Entrepreneurial Corporation "Ulytau", as well as meat and dairy products of local agricultural producers, are sold directly. Products are offered to the population at prices below market or at affordable prices.During the fairs, the Department's employees continuously monitor prices and the assortment of socially significant food products, and appropriate analysis is conducted based on the identified facts.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1278982?lang=ru

In the Aktobe region, during control over the pricing of socially significant food products and compliance with trade legislation requirements, a fact of exceeding the established maximum retro-bonus amount by a large supermarket chain was revealed.In connection with the identified violation, this business entity was brought to administrative responsibility under Article 204-3 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Administrative Offenses. As a result, an administrative fine in the amount of 300 MCI was imposed.Facts of trade markup excess revealedIn addition, since the beginning of 2026, the Department of Trade and Consumer Rights Protection of the Aktobe region has been conducting constant monitoring of compliance with established trade markups on socially significant food products.During control measures, a number of facts of exceeding the maximum trade markup established for socially significant food products were revealed. As a result, more than 137 business entities were brought to administrative responsibility.The amount of exceeding the established maximum level of trade markup ranged from 20% to 270.9%.Violations were mainly detected in the sale of potatoes, onions, carrots, rice, sunflower oil and other essential goods.Based on the identified facts, appropriate administrative measures were taken against business entities in accordance with Part 1 of Article 204-4 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Administrative Offenses.Control and awareness-raising work continuesThe Department of Trade and Consumer Rights Protection of the Aktobe region continues monitoring and control over compliance with legislative requirements in pricing socially significant food products.In addition, awareness-raising work is carried out on an ongoing basis among business entities on issues of compliance with the established maximum trade markup on socially significant food products, fulfillment of requirements regarding retro-bonuses, and compliance with current legislation norms.If any questions arise or to obtain consultation, citizens can contact the Department of Trade and Consumer Rights Protection of the Aktobe region by phone at 54-46-49, 54-81-20, 54-81-26 or at the address: Aktobe, Abilkayyr Khan Avenue, 25.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1278856?lang=ru

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A two-day Muay Thai masterclass organised by the Embassy of the Kingdom of Thailand with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan has concluded at the Kazakh National University of Sports.Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan A. Kuantyrov attended the opening ceremony on 20 August. He noted that the masterclass contributes to strengthening Kazakhstan–Thailand relations and promoting cooperation in the sports, cultural and humanitarian spheres.On 21 August, A. Kuantyrov met with Ambassador of Thailand to Kazakhstan P. Niyomrerks and distinguished Thai athletes. The sides discussed prospects for expanding sports cooperation, including the organisation of joint training camps and masterclasses, as well as the development of direct contacts between athletes and coaches.The event was attended by renowned Thai athletes, including legendary fighter Buakaw Banchamek, a two-time K-1 World MAX champion and multiple-time Muay Thai world champion, as well as Nuenglanlek Jitmuangnon and Marie Ruumet.During the practical sessions, athletes and coaches from the two countries exchanged professional experience and sporting skills. The masterclass marked another practical step towards strengthening sports, cultural and humanitarian ties between Kazakhstan and Thailand.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1278440?lang=ru