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Astana, April 30, 2026 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arman Issetov held a meeting with activists of the «Assembly Jastary» Republican Public Association at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The event, dedicated to the celebration of the Day of Unity of the People of Kazakhstan, focused on the issues related to engaging youth people in foreign policy initiatives and strengthening interethnic harmony.During the meeting, the Deputy Foreign Minister emphasized that a consistent state youth policy is a strategic priority of the Head of State.«The adoption of the new Constitution has become a major milestone in the modern history of the country. This step laid a solid foundation for a Just Kazakhstan, becoming a symbol of profound democratization and a reboot of the political system. This opens up unique historical opportunities and access to real social elevators for young people,» Arman Issetov noted.Young Kazakhstanis shared information about their activities both in the country and abroad, and also presented initiatives aimed at strengthening public harmony.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1212879?lang=kk

Astana, April 30, 2026 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev took part in the annual “Friendly Breakfast” meeting attended by heads of diplomatic missions and representatives of international organizations accredited in the country.In his remarks, he outlined Kazakhstan’s key foreign policy priorities and ongoing domestic reforms. It was noted that Kazakhstan remains committed to developing cooperation with all partners and advocates for resolving conflicts exclusively through peaceful means – via dialogue and in accordance with international law and the UN Charter. Kazakhstan also reaffirmed its readiness to provide a platform for peace negotiations in the city of Turkestan.The Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Ambassador of Palestine Montaser Abu Zeid, highlighted the importance of such meetings for an open exchange of views on pressing international issues and informal communication.The event brought together more than 60 representatives of the diplomatic corps and international organizations, including the UN, CICA, and the World Bank.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1212883?lang=kk

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Kazakhstan promotes the priorities of financing technologies of the future within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Development Bank. Additional sources of financing for the economies and infrastructure projects of the SCO member states and partner countries were discussed on April 29-30, 2026 in the city of Xi'an (PRC).The event was attended by Vice Finance Ministers of the SCO member states and partner countries, as well as representatives of the SCO Secretariat. Our country was represented by Vice Minister of Finance Dauren Kenbeil, who took part in the second consultative meeting on the creation of the SCO Development Bank.During the meeting, key parameters of the future financial organization were discussed, including priority areas of financing and capitalization mechanisms.In his remarks, Dauren Kenbeil noted that the SCO Development Bank should become an institution focused on supporting next-generation technologies. Among the priorities identified are projects in the fields of artificial intelligence and biotechnology, as well as the development of mechanisms for the transfer of industrial and “green” technologies, including those from the People’s Republic of China. Special attention was paid to issues of non-sovereign financing, the formation of authorized capital using local currencies, and alternative financial instruments. Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue high-level consultations. The next meeting is scheduled for May 28–29, 2026, in Bishkek (Kyrgyz Republic). The event also included a meeting with Liao Min, Vice Minister of Finance of the People’s Republic of China. They discussed the final procedures for issuing panda bonds on the Chinese market, as well as financing for the project to build a pumping and filtration station in Astana. Implementing these initiatives will:•    expand Kazakhstan’s access to new sources of financing, including the large Chinese market and the future SCO Development Bank;•    create additional business opportunities in projects related to industry, innovation, and green technologies;•    diversify sources of capital and accelerate the technological development of the economy. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/1212831?lang=kk

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The Republican Scientific and Practical Conference "The Spiritual and Pedagogical Heritage of Ybyrai Altynsarin and the Formation of the National Education System" was held in the Kostanay region at the Ybyrai Altynsarin Rudny Social and Humanitarian College, dedicated to the 185th anniversary of the outstanding educator, teacher, and public figure Ybyrai Altynsarin.The event was organized by the Education Department of the Kostanay Region Akimat and the Methodological Center with the support of the Department of Technical and Vocational Education. The direct implementation of the conference was ensured by the Ybyrai Altynsarin Rudny Social and Humanitarian College.The conference became a significant platform for discussing current issues in the development of the education system of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as for comprehending the spiritual and pedagogical heritage of Ybyrai Altynsarin in the context of modern challenges and transformations. Particular attention was paid to the continuity of traditional values and the introduction of innovative approaches into the educational process.More than 140 representatives from all regions of the country took part in the conference, including scientists, teachers, university professors, representatives of the technical and vocational education system, doctoral students, as well as public figures and experts in the fields of education and culture.During the plenary and sectional sessions, participants discussed the role of Ybyrai Altynsarin's ideas in shaping the national model of education, issues of spiritual and moral education of youth, the development of pedagogical science, and the introduction of modern educational technologies. A separate emphasis was placed on integrating the best traditions of domestic pedagogy with international experience.Based on the results of the conference, practical recommendations were developed aimed at further improving the education system, enhancing the quality of specialist training, and developing the country's scientific and educational potential.Holding such events contributes to strengthening professional dialogue, exchanging best practices, and forming a unified educational space based on national values and oriented towards innovative development.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1212050?lang=kk

The issue of price control for socially significant food products (SSFP) is one of the priority areas of activity for the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan.A set of measures, including state control, is being implemented to stabilize prices.Since the beginning of 2026, the list of SSFPs has been expanded from 19 to 31 items, which necessitates the strengthening of control measures.As of mid-April of the current year, 1,406 administrative fines have been imposed for exceeding the maximum trade markup on SSFPs, which constitutes approximately 50% of the total number of violations detected under this article for the entire year of 2025 (2,913).The work of regional commissions to identify intermediary schemes throughout the entire pricing chain has been intensified. A total of 372 meetings have been held nationwide, 1,092 violations have been identified, 974 protocols have been drawn up, and 118 intermediaries have been excluded from the supply chains.One of the key areas is the analysis of electronic invoices. Since the beginning of the year, 2,361 risks of exceeding the trade markup have been identified, with information on them sent to territorial subdivisions for detailed analysis and appropriate measures.It should be noted that the Ministry is implementing modern approaches to control. Within the framework of analyzing electronic invoices, digital tools, including artificial intelligence technologies, are being used, which allows for processing significant volumes of data in a short time and increasing the efficiency of identifying violations.New methods of analytical data processing are being applied to counter unproductive intermediation. In particular, chains involving three or more wholesale links within one region, as well as transactions of four or more links completed within one day, are being identified. Additionally, an analysis of the affiliation of transaction participants is being conducted. All identified risks are sent for consideration by regional commissions, whose task is to assess compliance with trade legislation requirements and take measures to exclude unproductive intermediaries.The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan will continue to work on improving state control mechanisms and taking necessary measures aimed at ensuring price stability for socially significant food products.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1211934?lang=kk

At United Nations Headquarters, on the sidelines of the Review Conference of the States Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), the delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan continued its active work to strengthen the international non-proliferation and nuclear disarmament regime.As Chairman of the Central Asian Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone (Treaty of Semipalatinsk), the Head of the Kazakh delegation, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yerzhan Ashikbayev, held consultations with the Secretary General of the Agency for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean (OPANAL) Juan Carlos Ojeda Viglione. Following the consultations, the parties agreed on concrete measures and next steps to further strengthen the partnership between the two zones, building on the Memorandum of Understanding signed in December 2024.In the margins of the Review Conference, Kazakhstan, in partnership with the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), the UN Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR), and the non-governmental think tank Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI), organized a special event on strengthening nuclear-weapon-free zones and the 20th anniversary of the Semipalatinsk Treaty. In his opening remarks First Deputy Minister Ashikbayev emphasized the role of nuclear-weapon-free zones as a crucial stabilizing component of the international nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament regime.Representatives of Central Asian states, as well as diplomats and experts from the ranks of the Review Conference participants, including the heads of delegations of nuclear-weapon States, actively participated in the discussion. Participants particularly emphasized the need to complete the ratification of the Negative security assurances Protocol to the Semipalatinsk Treaty and similar protocols to other zones, as well as the creation of new zones around the world.The head of the Kazakh delegation also held substantive talks with the heads of the US, Chinese, and German delegations, during which the sides compared notes on current issues on the international security agenda and discussed Kazakhstan's approaches under its chairmanship of Main Committee II of the Review Conference. Kazakhstan consistently conveyed to partners its readiness to contribute realistically and practically to reducing the nuclear threat by implementing the initiative of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to resume dialogue between nuclear powers.The NPT Review Conference will continue its work until 22 May 2026. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1211847?lang=kk

Astana, April 29, 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev received Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania to Astana Egidiujs Navikas.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of Kazakh-Lithuanian cooperation, both in a bilateral format and on various international platforms. Particular attention was paid to expanding trade and economic ties, as well as to enhancing cooperation in the fields of transport and logistics.Minister Kosherbayev noted that Lithuania is an important partner for Kazakhstan in the Baltic region and expressed confidence in the further development of mutually beneficial and constructive cooperation with Vilnius.Ambassador Navikas expressed appreciation for the consistent support of his mission and stated his readiness to continue collaboration between the two countries.Following the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their mutual interest in further deepening political dialogue, expanding practical cooperation, and maintaining regular contacts at various levels.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1211827?lang=kk

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The Kostanay region has reinforced its position as one of Kazakhstan’s emerging hubs of digital transformation through the large-scale “QOSTANAI TECH” festival, which brought together more than 10,000 participants and effectively turned the city into an open technological platform.The event united representatives of business, science, industry, education, and the IT sector, along with students and young innovators. For several days, Kostanay functioned as a live technological ecosystem where innovation was not only presented but actively demonstrated in real interaction with the public.Opening the festival, Akim of Kostanay Region Kumar Aksakalov emphasized that digitalization and artificial intelligence have become the key drivers of regional economic development. Today, the region ranks fourth in Kazakhstan in manufacturing output, with over 70% of its economy generated by this sector. The industrial landscape already includes 145 operational industrial robots, along with the active implementation of digital management systems and AI-based solutions.The agricultural sector has also undergone significant digital transformation: 100% of arable land, 90% of pastures, and 95% of hayfields have been digitized. As a result, losses have decreased by 40%, productivity has increased by 30%, and operational costs have been reduced by 15%.The international program featured TED-style sessions with leading global and national experts. A highlight was an online address by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Rae Kwon Chung, who stressed that the future of education must be grounded not only in knowledge and skills but also in values and sustainable development principles.A defining feature of the festival was its integration into urban space. Public areas across the city were transformed into open innovation zones featuring scientific experiments, engineering demonstrations, robotics showcases, and drone technologies. The Youth Palace was reimagined as an immersive “smart city” environment with interactive digital installations.Strong interest was drawn to emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and drone football — a rapidly developing tech sport gaining popularity in Kazakhstan. At the same time, student teams developed AI-based digital solutions and presented prototypes addressing real-sector challenges during a dedicated hackathon.The festival also marked the launch of industrial tourism in the region, offering participants guided visits to major manufacturing sites, including Allur, KIA, and Agromash plants, where they observed full production cycles.“QOSTANAI TECH” ultimately positioned Kostanay not only as an industrial region, but as a growing ecosystem where education, technology, and innovation converge to shape a new economic model for Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1211810?lang=kk

На заседании Проектного офиса по внедрению Налогового кодекса под председательством заместителя премьер-министра – министра национальной экономики Серика Жумангарина рассмотрены сроки и условия признания доходов нерезидентов Казахстана в виде обязательств по полученным авансам.В ходе обсуждения налоговые органы указали на риски злоупотреблений при увеличении сроков. По итогам принято решение внести изменения в Налоговый кодекс, предусматривающие возможность увеличения срока признания доходов нерезидентов в виде исключения для инвесторов, реализующих крупные инвестиционные проекты, а также для авиакомпаний, приобретающих воздушные суда. Необходимость применения таких исключений будет подтверждаться заключением профильного отраслевого министерства.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1211607?lang=kk