Astana, April 21, 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held a meeting with Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Nurlan Yermekbayev.During the meeting, the parties discussed issues related to the current activities of the SCO, as well as the progress of preparations for the high-level and top-level events planned for 2026, including the Summit of Heads of State in Bishkek.Particular attention was paid to further improving the activities of the SCO, as well as unlocking the Organization’s potential.The head of Kazakh Foreign Ministry, expressing support for the SCO’s activities, emphasized that the Organization is approaching its 25th anniversary as an established and authoritative multi-profile association, acting as an effective factor in ensuring security and stability in the Eurasian region.In turn, the Secretary-General, highlighting Kazakhstan’s active role in the Organization’s activities, informed about the priority areas of work for the upcoming period.   Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1205750?lang=kk

A meeting of the regional akimat on the topic of developing mass sports and promoting a healthy lifestyle was held under the chairmanship of the head of the region, Kumar Aksakalov.The Head of State pays special attention to promoting a healthy lifestyle and developing mass sports. Currently, the largest share of citizens engaged in mass sports is among youth and the adult population.In the region, 69.5 thousand children and adolescents are engaged in 18 sports. The number of new sports facilities in the region is increasing annually. Over the past 3 years, more than 30 facilities have been built: 16 physical culture and health complexes, 8 sports halls, 6 indoor hockey rinks, 2 stadiums, an equestrian arena, and a swimming pool.In the regional center, construction of a multifunctional stadium is underway in the triathlon park area. An agreement has been reached to build a physical culture and health complex for people with disabilities with the support of the "Qazaqstan Halqyna" foundation (Kostanay city). Construction of a Sports Palace will begin in the "Astana" microdistrict. An indoor hockey rink will be built in Arkalyk city, and the "Samruk-Kazyna" foundation will erect a multifunctional physical culture and health complex. Furthermore, over the past 3 years, more than 80 sports grounds have been built in the region, allowing more and more residents to engage in sports near their homes."Sports infrastructure is not just facilities; it is an investment in the health of society and the future of our region," noted the regional akim.Parallel to the development and promotion of mass sports, systematic work must be established to train elite athletes. It is important to identify talents from which professionals and future stars of national teams, ready to compete on the world stage, can be nurtured.Today, 121 athletes from the region are part of the national teams of the Republic in winter sports. Our athletes worthily represent the region on the international stage and confirm their high level of preparation. Five athletes from the region participated in the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Additionally, our fellow countrymen have achieved high results at Asian championships in boxing, cycling, and para powerlifting."As the President noted: 'The achievements of every citizen are the achievements of all Kazakhstan, the honor of every athlete is the authority of our entire people.' If we want to achieve high results and successful performances by our athletes at the level of elite sports, a comprehensive approach and systematic work are necessary, starting from the level of districts and cities. We will be able to enhance the authority of our region and state in the future only by improving the level of sports training in every region," noted the head of the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1205660?lang=kk

The Akim (Governor) of the Kostanay Region, Kumar Aksakalov, met with athletes who are honorably representing our region and country at international competitions.The beginning of 2026 has been fruitful for Kostanay sports. Our athletes are demonstrating a high level of preparation and competitiveness on the international stage, achieving commendable results. Specifically, 5 of our athletes participated in the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Our fellow countrymen secured victories at Asian and European championships in boxing, judo, cycling, and para powerlifting.Systematic work is being carried out in the region to develop human resources and the sports reserve. In the first quarter of 2026, 1 Honored Master of Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 9 Masters of Sports of International Class, 29 Masters of Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as 3 Honored Coaches of the Republic of Kazakhstan were trained.The development of physical culture and sports remains one of the priorities of state policy. The region has 64 sports and recreation complexes, 16 of which were built in the last 3 years.All the work done will enable our athletes to reach new heights and honorably represent the country at major international competitions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1205644?lang=kk

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Заместитель Премьер-министра – министр национальной экономики Серик Жумангарин провел встречу с главой немецкого промышленного холдинга GP Günter Papenburg AG Карлом Гюнтером Папенбургом. Стороны обсудили планы по развитию медной промышленности Казахстана и возможные направления сотрудничества.Встреча стала продолжением реализуемой в стране политики проактивного экономического роста, в рамках которой правительство целенаправленно привлекает в страну ведущие международные компании и инвесторов, предлагая им участие в развитии приоритетных отраслей обрабатывающей промышленности. В ходе переговоров казахстанская сторона представила видение развития медной отрасли и предложила рассмотреть конкретные форматы сотрудничества.Развитие и технологическое обновление медной промышленности является одним из ключевых направлений новой проактивной экономической политики Казахстана. В рамках новой модели роста определены приоритетные отрасли, в которых акцент сделан на выпуске продукции более глубокого передела, востребованной как на внутреннем, так и на внешних рынках.В Казахстане насчитывается порядка 130 месторождений меди. Ежегодно добывается порядка 170 млн тонн руды, что составляет около 4% мирового объема. При этом до 97% продукции экспортируется в виде катодов, концентратов и руды. Основная часть добываемой руды  – порядка 750-800 тыс. тонн меди в год – обогащается до концентрата (второй передел). Из этого объема около 470 тыс. тонн уходит на производство катодов (третий передел) и оставшаяся часть концентрата экспортируется без  дальнейшей переработки.  Производство  продукции более высокого передела – проволоки, фольги, кабелей и других изделий – составляет менее 5%. Потенциал увеличения валовой добавленной стоимости в медной отрасли оценивается более чем в 20 раз.  В силу всех этих факторов развитие переработки меди более высокого передела рассматривается как ключевое направление  повышения добавленной стоимости внутри страны.Немецкая сторона выразила заинтересованность в детальной проработке вопроса. Отмечено, что поставки медного концентрата из Казахстана в Германию также могут быть рассмотрены, однако требуют дополнительной проработки логистики. Кроме того, компания готова изучить возможность создания в Казахстане производств более глубокого передела, подчеркнув, что наиболее эффективные производства целесообразно размещать вблизи источников сырья.Стороны договорились проработать возможные форматы сотрудничества с участием холдинга «Байтерек» и при поддержке казахстанского посольства в Германии.Справочно: GP Günter Papenburg AG – одна из крупнейших частных промышленно-строительных групп Германии с более чем 160-летней историей. Холдинг работает в сферах добычи сырья, производства строительных материалов, строительства зданий, автомобильных и железных дорог, торговли техникой, логистики и утилизации отходов.Группа объединяет 61 дочернюю компанию, формируя единую производственно-логистическую экосистему, и обладает опытом реализации международных проектов. В Казахстане Papenburg принимала участие в строительстве автобана Астана – Боровое, что подтверждает ее компетенции в реализации крупных инфраструктурных проектов.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1205307?lang=kk

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SkopjeIn implementation of the instructions given by the Head of State following the negotiations between the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the President of the Republic of North Macedonia, held in May 2025 on the sidelines of the Astana International Forum 2025, the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Arman Shakkaliyev, visited Skopje on a working visit aimed at developing trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.During the visit, the President of the Republic of North Macedonia, G. Siljanovska-Davkova, received the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, A. Shakkaliyev. During the meeting, the President was briefed on the development of trade and economic cooperation and prospects for its expansion.G. Siljanovska-Davkova, warmly recalling her visit to Astana in May 2025, conveyed best wishes to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the people of Kazakhstan, also noting the recent meeting of the heads of state on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomatic Forum and emphasizing the importance of further developing international dialogue.An important item on the visit's agenda was the negotiations between Minister A. Shakkaliyev and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Timčo Mucunski. The parties substantively discussed the current state and prospects for the development of bilateral trade. Particular attention was paid to creating conditions for sustainable growth in trade turnover.Following the business forum, which gathered over 100 Macedonian and a number of Kazakh companies (including "QazTrade", "KazakhInvest"), an Agreement on the establishment of a Business Council between the Foreign Trade Chamber of Kazakhstan and the Economic Chamber of North Macedonia was signed, as well as a Memorandum of Cooperation between JSC "QazTrade Trade Policy Development Center" and the Agency of North Macedonia for Investment Attraction and Export Promotion, aimed at implementing joint business projects.Furthermore, following the business forum, commercial documents worth approximately 500 million tenge were signed.During the visit to Skopje, Minister A. Shakkaliyev visited the "Bunardzik" complex (Technological Industrial Development Zone TIDZ), a specialized center for environmentally friendly production and advanced technologies.Continuing the visit, meetings were held in Istanbul with representatives of major Turkish businesses, including Orzax Group (production of dietary supplements), Roz Metal (metallurgy, aluminum and copper products) and Safi Holding (food industry, including sugar production). During the negotiations, the companies expressed interest in expanding their presence in Kazakhstan, implementing investment projects, localizing production, and developing industrial cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1205121?lang=kk

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Cities and districts of the Kostanay region actively supported the environmental campaign "Taza Aula" (Clean Village), implemented within the framework of the national program "Taza Kazakhstan" (Clean Kazakhstan).The initiative, aimed at improving the sanitary condition of settlements and fostering environmental culture, received a broad response from the population. Employees of state institutions, enterprises, representatives of small and medium-sized businesses, as well as concerned residents took part in the events.The main goal of the campaign was to tidy up yard areas and plots adjacent to residential buildings, as well as to strengthen citizens' responsible attitude towards the environment. Such events not only contribute to improving the appearance of settlements but also help residents develop sustainable habits for maintaining cleanliness.During the campaign, participants carried out comprehensive sanitary cleaning work: household waste and dry leaves were collected, public areas were cleaned, and adjacent plots were put in order. Special attention was paid to the improvement of courtyards, where work was carried out to restore order and improve the general condition of the territories.As a result of the activities, many courtyards have become noticeably cleaner, cozier, and more well-maintained. The "Taza Aula" campaign once again demonstrated a high level of civic responsibility and the readiness of residents of the Kostanay region to jointly address issues of improvement and environmental protection.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1204938?lang=kk

На заседании Проектного офиса при Правительстве рассмотрен пакет поправок в Налоговый кодекс, а также вопросы, касающиеся финансового сектора.В феврале в рамках заседания Проектного офиса было рассмотрено 38 вопросов, связанных с применением новых налоговых норм в финансовом секторе. Из них 7 направлены на дополнительную проработку с учетом их влияния на доходы государственного бюджета и налоговое администрирование. По итогам обсуждений три вопроса вынесены на текущее заседание для принятия окончательных решений.Первый вопрос касался роста налоговой нагрузки по корпоративному подоходному налогу для страховых компаний в связи с переходом на международный стандарт финансовой отчетности МСФО 17.В соответствии с новыми требованиями страховые организации обязаны в налоговом периоде 2026 года отразить в доходах (или вычетах) разницу, возникшую при переходе с МСФО 4 на МСФО 17. Данная разница носит разовый характер и отражает накопленный финансовый эффект за предыдущие периоды (2023–2025 годы), а не результаты деятельности 2026 года.Ее включение в налоговую базу приведет к существенному росту суммы КПН к уплате. В этой связи Агентство по регулированию и развитию финансового рынка поддержало предложение предусмотреть возможность уплаты налога равными долями в течение 2026–2028 годов.Мера направлена на более плавный переход страхового сектора к новым правилам налогообложения. При этом при расчете авансовых платежей влияние разового эффекта на последующие периоды будет исключено.Второй вопрос, инициированный Ассоциацией финансистов Казахстана, касался освобождения факторинговых операций от налога на добавленную стоимость.В предыдущей редакции Налогового кодекса факторинговые и форфейтинговые операции, а также банковские гарантии и поручительства прямо освобождались от НДС, что соответствует международной практике. В действующем кодексе факторинг не отнесен к займам, и на него не распространяется освобождение, предусмотренное для кредитов.В результате факторинговые операции облагаются НДС, что увеличивает стоимость финансирования для клиентов на 16% и снижает привлекательность данного инструмента. По данным Агентства по регулированию и развитию финансового рынка, из 23 банков второго уровня только 4 осуществляют факторинговые операции.Заместитель председателя АРРФР Олжас Кизатов заявил, что агентство поддерживает развитие факторинга как инструмента финансирования бизнеса и предлагает освободить данные операции от НДС.Третий вопрос касался налогообложения доходов нерезидентов от операций с ценными бумагами.Согласно действующей норме, освобождение от налогообложения применяется к доходам физических лиц-нерезидентов при реализации ценных бумаг на казахстанской фондовой бирже. Ранее аналогичная льгота распространялась и на юридических лиц.Предлагается восстановить равные условия налогообложения для всех категорий инвесторов, что будет способствовать расширению круга участников рынка и повышению ликвидности торгов.По итогам заседания данные предложения поддержаны.Также рассмотрены поправки технического характера к пункту 6 статьи 56 Налогового кодекса, регулирующему представление сведений об оказанных услугах.Согласно действующей норме, организации, оказывающие услуги водоснабжения, водоотведения, канализации, газо- и электроснабжения, теплоснабжения, сбора отходов, обслуживания лифтов и перевозок, обязаны предоставлять в налоговые органы сведения о таких услугах в электронной форме не позднее 10-го числа месяца, следующего за отчетным кварталом. При этом норма не распространяется на индивидуальных предпринимателей, несмотря на то что они также работают в этих сферах.По итогам обсуждения принято решение распространить требование на всех налогоплательщиков, включая ИП, обеспечив равный охват субъектов бизнеса. Одновременно из перечня обязательных сведений исключены данные по ряду коммунальных услуг (водоснабжение, водоотведение, теплоснабжение, вывоз отходов, обслуживание лифтов), поскольку эта информация уже содержится в информационных системах Комитета государственных доходов.Также пересмотрены сроки: вместо 10-го числа установлен крайний срок – последнее число месяца, следующего за отчетным кварталом. Это позволит формировать данные на основе первичных документов и повысит их достоверность.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1204815?lang=kk

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Astana, April 20, 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev received the Ambassador of the State of Israel in Kazakhstan Yoav Bistritsky.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of the multifaceted bilateral cooperation, and confirmed their mutual interest in its further deepening.Two sides also exchanged views on current issues of the regional and international agenda.For his part, the Minister expressed concern over the escalation of the situation in the Middle East and stated Kazakhstan’s readiness to offer the city of Turkistan as a venue for peace negotiations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1204796?lang=kk

In 2025, all categories of farms in the region produced 89,5 thousand tons of meat (in slaughter weight), or 105.7% compared to 2024, 315,8 thousand tons of milk of all kinds (106.4%, respectively), 58.3 million eggs (99.5%), 0.5 thousand tons of honey (107.7%), 2.1 thousand tons of wool (99.7%). The increase in meat production was accompanied by an increase in sales of poultry(by 5,5%), horse meat (by 4.4%), and beef (by 6.6%). The increase in milk production is provided by the increase in the herd of cows.The main producers of meat in live weight (about 80.8% of the volume of this product) were the farms of seven regions: Semey (11.6 thousand tons), Abaisky (34.8 thousand tons), Zhanasemey (25.1 thousand tons), Zharminsky (18.0 thousand tons),  Ayagozsky (17.6 thousand tons), Aksuat (11.4 thousand tons), Makanchi (10,7 thousand tons) districts. More than half of the milk volumes were produced by farms of Abaisky (45.3 thousand tons), Zharminsky (39.2 thousand tons),  Beskaragaisky (36.5 thousand tons), Borodylikha (34.7 thousand tons) and Urdzhar (32.3 thousand tons) districts. Farms in six districts produced 80% of eggs: Borodulikhinsky (11.4 million pieces), Urdzharsky (10.9 million pieces), Kokpektinsky (6.9 million pieces), Zhanasemey (6.6 million pieces), Makanchi (5.3 million pieces) and Beskaragaisky (5.1 million pieces).  Honey production is concentrated in Urdzharsky (128.5 tons), Makanchi (113.3 tons), Borodylikha (110,5 tons) Beskaragai (41.0 tons)  districts and the city of Semey (40.0 tons), they own about 90% of the volume of this production in the region. Methodological explanationsProduction of livestock products – production of finished products and raw materials as a result of the use of farm animals (milk, eggs, wool, hides, etc.), slaughter on the farm or sale for slaughter of all types of livestock and poultry, beekeeping products and fur farming.Slaughtered on the farm or sold for slaughter of livestock and poultry – the slaughter of livestock and poultry directly on the farm or at the slaughterhouse for the use of meat for their own needs, for sale or delivery to organizations, enterprises and farm workers, including through barter transactions, as well as the sale of livestock and poultry for slaughter to procurement organizations, processing enterprises, through a public catering network (canteens, restaurants, cafes), a retail network, including markets, as well as for export.Milk production is characterized by actually produced cow's, sheep's, goat's, camel's, mare's milk, regardless of whether it was sold or part of it was consumed on the farm for drinking calves and piglets. Milk sucked by calves during their suckling content is not included in the products and is not taken into account when calculating the productivity of cows. www.stat.gov.kz/region/abay/spreadsheets/ Statistics of agriculture, forestry, hunting and fisheries Executor head Division of Agriculture, and Censuses: A.Isataeva Тел. +7 (7222) 52-47-05E-mail: al.isataeva@aspire.gov.kzAddress:180000, Semeystreet Mangilik el, 25 © Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/1204650?lang=kk

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Antalya, April 18, 2026 – On the sidelines of the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev took part in the informal meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS CFM).During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues on the international and regional agenda, including efforts to de-escalate the situation in the Middle East. The ministers exchanged views on further developments in the region and possible ways to stabilize the situation.In his remarks, Minister Kosherbayev reaffirmed the commitment of the Republic of Kazakhstan to promoting peaceful initiatives and stressed that Kazakhstan strongly advocates resolving conflicts exclusively through political and diplomatic means. In this context, Kazakhstan once again expressed its readiness to provide a platform for negotiations.At the same time, the Minister emphasized that the upcoming informal OTS Summit to be held in Turkistan in May this year is intended to give fresh impetus to further strengthening the Organization’s role by fostering deeper cooperation and consolidating the efforts of member states.In this regard, the interlocutors also discussed issues related to the further institutional development of the OTS.On the sidelines of the Forum, the Kazakh Foreign Minister also held bilateral meetings with Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs of Luxembourg Xavier Bettel, Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia Fernando Aramayo Carrasco, the Republic of Lithuania Kęstutis Budrys, Guinea-Bissau João Bernardo Vieira, as well as EU Special Representative for Human Rights Kajsa Ollongren, during which current issues of both bilateral and multilateral cooperation were discussed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1203826?lang=kk

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Astana, 17 April, 2026 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov received Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to the Republic of Kazakhstan Refik Šabanović.During the meeting, the parties further discussed the current state and prospects of Kazakhstan-Croatia relations in the political, trade-economic, and cultural-humanitarian spheres, noting the positive momentum in bilateral cooperation.Particular attention was given to expanding trade and economic ties, attracting investment, and strengthening cooperation in education, science, and tourism. The importance of stimulating contacts between the business communities of the two countries and implementing mutually beneficial joint projects was emphasized.The parties expressed readiness to further deepen constructive dialogue and continue close interaction in both bilateral and multilateral formats, including within international organizations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1203775?lang=kk