Vienna, December 5, 2025 – As part of his visit to Austria, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held a meeting with representatives of leading Austrian industrial and investment companies. The event brought together key firms operating in machinery manufacturing, green metallurgy, transport development, innovation and high-tech sectors.Representatives of ÖBB, Lasselsberger Group, Primetals Technologies Austria GmbH, AVL List GmbH, Steyr Automotive, Rosenbauer International, Magnatech GmbH and other companies shaping Austria’s industrial and technological profile, attended the meeting.Minister Kosherbayev briefed investors on Kazakhstan’s current economic dynamics and highlighted Austria’s role as a reliable European partner. Around 170 companies with Austrian capital operate successfully in Kazakhstan, including such well-known brands as Lasselsberger Group, Liebherr, Andritz Hydro and Swarovski. Kazakhstan also remains one of Austria’s main crude suppliers, accounting for more than 40% of the country’s oil imports.During the roundtable, the participants reviewed opportunities for new joint projects in machinery manufacturing, green metallurgy, transport system modernization, raw materials processing and the introduction of intelligent technologies. Special attention was paid to enhancing Kazakhstan’s export potential, including agricultural products, metallurgy, chemical industry goods, engineering solutions and IT services.In addition, Austrian businesses were also presented with new opportunities for establishing production facilities, localizing technologies, and expanding their presence in Central Asian markets.“Austria’s business community has consistently demonstrated strong confidence in Kazakhstan. Our partnership is grounded in technological development, long-term cooperation and a shared commitment to progress. Kazakhstan offers a stable macroeconomic environment, access to regional markets and favorable conditions for industrial project implementation. We invite Austrian companies to further expand their presence and take part in new initiatives,” the Minister stated.The Kazakh Foreign Minister emphasized that Kazakhstan remains the regional leader in attracting foreign direct investment. Since independence, the country has received over 470 billion US dollars, reflecting sustained international interest and a high level of confidence in Kazakhstan’s economy.The sides agreed to continue detailed work on investment and industrial projects and to intensify cooperation between the relevant government agencies and the business communities of the two countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1120366?lang=kk

Vienna, December 5, 2025 – During the visit to Vienna, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held a meeting with President of the National Council of the Austrian Parliament Walter Rosenkranz.During the talks parties discussed the state and prospects of Kazakh-Austrian relations, deepening partnership with the European Union and engagement within the OSCE.Minister Kosherbayev noted the stable development of bilateral cooperation and underscored the importance of further expansion of ties in various fields.Austrian side highly appreciated the intensification of political dialogue between Kazakhstan and the EU and Astana’s constructive position on international agenda topics.The sides agreed to intensify bilateral interparliamentary cooperation and to promote regular high-level engagements. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1120360?lang=kk

Muscat, December 2-4, 2025 ­ The first meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Sultanate of Oman took place, where the parties reaffirmed their mutual commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation in the trade, economic, cultural, and humanitarian spheres.The event was chaired by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman Khalifa Al-Harthy.Members of the Kazakh and Omani parties of the Commission took part in the meeting, as well as invited leaders and officials from ministries, departments, and other government agencies of the Sultanate of Oman.Prior to the Commission meeting, the heads of the delegations held substantive talks in a small group, where they discussed the current state of bilateral cooperation and prospects for its further development.During the meeting, the parties emphasized the promising nature of relations between the countries and confirmed their shared commitment to building on the progress achieved. Discussions covered a wide range of issues, including investment and financial cooperation, transport and logistics, communications and technology, agriculture, tourism, pharmaceuticals and energy, as well as cultural and humanitarian cooperation.Following the meeting, the parties to the Intergovernmental Commission signed a joint Protocol and agreed to hold the next meeting in Astana.At the same time, during the first meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission, working meetings were held between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan A. Kuantyrov and the leadership of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Investment Promotion, and the “Oman Investment Authority”, where they discussed the prospects for further development of cooperation between Kazakhstan and Oman and ways to expand it.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1120268?lang=kk

Vienna, December 5, 2025 – As part of the official visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev to Austria, Gabidulla Ospankulov, Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held a series of bilateral meetings with Austrian industrial and technology companies to discuss potential investment projects in Kazakhstan.During the meetings, negotiations were held with Primetals Technologies Austria GmbH, the largest division of the international Primetals Technologies group, specializing in environmentally friendly steel production technologies, digitalization, and automation of metallurgical processes. The company is one of Austria’s leading engineering enterprises, with an annual turnover exceeding 750 million euro, and possesses advanced expertise in engineering, rolling technologies, and intelligent industrial systems. Previously, the company signed an agreement with ERG to implement a major metallurgical project in Kazakhstan. Continuing this cooperation, the parties discussed additional opportunities for Primetals Technologies to participate in Kazakhstan’s industrial initiatives, including potential collaboration with Qarmet and other local partners on new production facilities.Chairman of the Investment Committee Ospankulov also met with the management of Magnatech GmbH, a company with over 30 years of experience in metallurgy and mining industries. Company specializes in acid regeneration technologies, energy-efficient solutions, industrial equipment supply, and full-cycle engineering. The company has implemented projects in the USA, Germany, Brazil, Austria, India, Türkiye, and several CIS countries, including construction of industrial plants and deployment of green energy technologies. During the meeting, the sides discussed prospects for localization of technological solutions in Kazakhstan, introduction of eco-efficient and resource-saving technologies in metallurgy, and creation of joint projects in industrial modernization and service support.Additional meetings were held with Austrian companies interested in entering the Kazakh market, expanding production cooperation, and developing logistics potential along the Trans-Caspian “Middle Corridor.”Gabidulla Ospankulov emphasized that Kazakhstan is interested in expanding the presence of Austrian companies and technology partners in key sectoral projects: “Austrian companies possess strong engineering expertise and long-standing experience in implementing industrial projects. Kazakhstan offers substantial opportunities for partnership – from metallurgy and mechanical engineering to green technologies and industrial modernization. We stand ready to provide comprehensive support to investors and accompany joint initiatives at every stage,” he underlined.The parties identified specific areas for further work and agreed to move forward with practical steps to prepare joint projects. In the near future, additional consultations with companies and sectoral agencies are planned to accelerate the development of initiatives in industry and metallurgy.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1120078?lang=kk

Geneva, 1-5 December 2025 - Botagoz Zhaxelekova, Vice Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan, participated in the 47th session of the WIPO Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR). In her opening statement she expressed gratitude to the WIPO leadership for the productive organization of the session and for the support provided to Kazakhstan’s ongoing reforms in the area of intellectual property.Delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan presented to the session participants an overview of national reforms, including the rollout of the Unified Digital Platform (UDP), a tool designed to enhance transparency, accountability and efficiency in the collective rights management system. The platform was also introduced to international professional associations interested in modern digital solutions and in advancing transparency in collective management processes.On the sidelines of the WIPO meetings discussions were held with the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia as well as representatives of Brazil and Saudi Arabia. The parties exchanged views on strengthening cooperation, contemporary approaches to the digitalization of copyright and Indonesia’s initiative to develop international solutions for the fair distribution of remuneration in the digital environment.Negotiations were also conducted with the WIPO leadership. During the meeting with WIPO Deputy Director General Sylvie Forbin Kazakhstani experience in digitalizing collective management organizations was presented. Ms. Forbin emphasized the significance of the reforms being implemented by Kazakhstan and expressed interest in the further advancement of the project, underscoring its innovative nature and its importance for the international professional community.Working discussions were also held with Habip Asan, Director of the Department for Transition and Developed Countries, Glenn McStravick, Director of the Application Incubator and Michel Allain, Senior Copyright Expert. The meetings addressed current areas of cooperation and WIPO’s technological initiatives, including the application of artificial intelligence and modern approaches to trademark examinations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/1120104?lang=kk

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First Vice Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aizhan Bizhanova conducted a working visit to the Zhetisu region, during which she visited trade infrastructure facilities and met with business representatives and residents of the region.During the visit, Aizhan Bizhanova visited vegetable storage facilities in Taldykorgan. The region has 10 vegetable storage facilities, one of which, a large facility commissioned in 2024, was inspected by the Vice Minister. Currently, it stores 1,200 tons of local potatoes, helping to stabilize the region's food balance.Furthermore, it was noted that the region holds weekly agricultural fairs on Saturdays, allowing residents to purchase food directly from producers at affordable prices.During the visit, Bizhanova examined the storage and availability of socially important food products, pricing, logistics, and ensuring the regional food balance.During the meeting with entrepreneurs and the public, current aspects of domestic trade development, business support measures, price stabilization mechanisms, shelf space for domestic goods, rental conditions, and interactions between producers and retail chains were discussed.The First Vice Minister presented up-to-date data on the state of trade in Kazakhstan and the Zhetisu region, noting the region's low trade turnover, the expansion of modern retail formats, the introduction of state support instruments, measures to protect the domestic market, and the promotion of non-resource exports.Aizhan Bizhanova emphasized that the Ministry continues its systematic work to support domestic producers, improve the availability of goods for the population, and create a level playing field for all domestic market participants.At the meeting with representatives of local executive bodies, Aizhan Bizhanova focused on the creation of a regional map of deposits and industrial enterprises, including information on production volumes, opportunities to attract investors, and exports. She also noted the need to build logistics infrastructure, open laboratories, increase trade turnover in the Zhetisu region, and strengthen close cooperation with China through the Khorgos International Centre of Boundary Cooperation.Following the meeting, the First Vice Minister answered questions from entrepreneurs and citizens, noting the importance of open dialogue and joint resolution of regional development issues.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1119877?lang=kk

On December 5, 2025, a solemn ceremony was held to honor members of the legal profession on the occasion of the Day of Advocacy of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Minister of Justice Yerlan Sarsembayev noted that since 2023, the Day of Advocacy has held official status and has become an important event promoting the development of the legal profession and the advancement of the rule of law. He emphasized the significant contribution of the award recipients to the improvement of the legal aid system and recognized the importance of their professional efforts.In accordance with the Presidential Decree of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 4, 2025, for outstanding professional achievements and contributions to the development of the advocacy system, the following individuals were honored:- Order «Құрмет»– Aisulu Umarova- Medal «Eren Enbegi Ushin» (For Distinguished Labor) – Saken Makhyshev, Ruslanbek Zhankobayev, Danipa AdilbekovaIn addition, a number of representatives of the legal profession received ministry awards.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/1119667?lang=kk

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Astana, December 4, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev received the Ambassador of the State of Israel Yoav Bistritsky.During the meeting, the parties discussed the prospects for the development of bilateral cooperation, as well as the schedule of upcoming high- and top-level events.The sides also exchanged views on current issues of the regional and international agenda.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1119394?lang=kk

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Вице-премьер Канат Бозумбаев провел совещание о ходе реализации проекта «Ауыл Аманаты» в Кызылординской области. С докладом выступил вице-министр национальной экономики Бауыржан Омарбеков.447 тыс. жителей Кызылординской области (53%) проживают в сельской местности. С начала реализации проекта «Ауыл Аманаты» в селах было реализовано 782 проекта, создано 1,1 тыс. рабочих мест. На текущий год выделено 5,5 млрд тенге. Особое внимание уделяется поддержке перерабатывающих предприятий с полным производственным циклом от выращивания до сбыта продукции.Для дальнейшего усиления работы по развитию сел в 2026–2028 годах планируется выделить 450 млрд тенге, из которых 21,2 млрд тенге предусмотрены для Кызылординской области. На эти средства запланирована реализация свыше 1 тыс. проектов, что демонстрирует высокий потенциал региона для расширения сельского предпринимательства и развития кооперации.Отдельно на совещании обсудили приоритетную поддержку кооперативов.«На диалоговой платформе сельских акимов Глава государства акцентировал внимание на том, что устойчивое развитие сельской экономики напрямую зависит от эффективной работы кооперативов. Процесс их создания должен активно проводиться по всей стране, а работа по координации со стороны областных акиматов должна находиться под строгим контролем», — отметил Канат Бозумбаев.Вице-премьер поручил Министерству сельского хозяйства совместно с Министерством национальной экономики и акиматами областей в двухнедельный срок проработать вопрос принятия необходимых мер по стимулированию создания сельскохозяйственных кооперативов.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1119226?lang=kk

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The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan has published a draft order "On Amending the Order of the Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated May 11, 2023, No. 166-НК, 'On Approving the List of Socially Significant Food Products'" on the Open NPA platform.The draft order expands the list of socially significant food products. While this list previously included 19 items, the draft order proposes increasing their number to 33.The Ministry of Trade proposes including the following items in the updated list of socially significant food products: tomatoes, cucumbers, apples, bone-in beef, boneless beef, ground meat, bone-in lamb, fresh or chilled fish, frozen fish, ultra-pasteurized milk, sour cream, hard cheese, and black tea. Each item will be further discussed with the business community, the Chamber of Entrepreneurs, and government agencies.The primary goal of the temporary expansion of the list of socially significant food products is to make the most in-demand food products more accessible to the population and ensure price stability.The expansion of the list of socially significant food products is a temporary measure and is being implemented to ensure pricing transparency for these products and eliminate unproductive intermediaries who charge high trade markups. This will create incentives for manufacturers of goods included in the expanded list of socially significant food products to increase production and expand capacity.Including goods on the list of socially significant food products exempts manufacturers and importers from the obligation to pay remuneration and retroactive bonuses to retail chains. This will reduce the final cost of products for the population and allow businesses to use the freed-up funds for development.Producers of goods on the list have access to government support measures, including discounted transportation through socially significant food products, fixed utility rates, preferential working capital, and other instruments.Proposed list of socially significant food products:1. First-grade wheat flour2. Wheat bread made from first-grade flour (tinned)3. Loaf bread (sold in bulk)4. Buckwheat groats (whole grain, sold in bulk)5. Polished rice (round grain, sold in bulk)6. Potatoes7. Table carrots8. Onions9. Cabbage10. Tomatoes11. Cucumbers12. Apples13. White sugar - granulated sugar14. Sunflower oil15. Beef with bones16. Boneless beef17. Ground meat18. Lamb with bones19. Horse meat with bones20. Fish, fresh or chilled (bream, crucian carp, pike perch, pike, carp, vendace)21. Frozen fish (pike perch, pollock, hake, flounder, mackerel, carp)22. Chicken meat (chicken thighs, drumsticks, and thighs)23. Chicken24. Pasteurized milk, 2.5% fat, in flexible packaging25. Ultra-pasteurized, sterilized milk26. Kefir, 2.5% fat27. Sour cream28. Cottage cheese: 5–9% fat29. Hard cheese30. Butter (unsalted, at least 72.5% fat, without fillers or vegetable fats)31. Chicken eggs (category 1)32. Black tea33. Edible table salt (except "Extra")The Ministry of Trade and Integration invites all interested citizens, business representatives, and the expert community to participate in the public discussion of the draft order on the portal Open Regulatory Legal Acts https://legalacts.egov.kz/npa/view?id=15715467 Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1118845?lang=kk

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Заместитель Премьер-министра – министр национальной экономики Серик Жумангарин провел встречу с Леей Гутьеррес, генеральным директором Азиатского банка развития (АБР) по Центральной и Западной Азии.Серик Жумангарин тепло приветствовал Лею Гутьеррес и поздравил с назначением на должность в июле текущего года. Он подчеркнул значимость многолетнего партнерства, которое продолжается с 1994 года.«Азиатский банк развития является для нас стратегическим партнером. За период сотрудничества Банком профинансирован ряд значимых проектов в сферах транспорта, энергетики, МСБ, цифрового развития, а также социальных проектов. Убеждены, что сегодняшняя встреча будет способствовать дальнейшему укреплению нашего партнерства и реализации новых перспективных инициатив. Хотел бы отметить, что ключевые приоритеты Страновой стратегии АБР по Казахстану на 2023–2027 годы полностью соответствуют нашим национальным приоритетам. Казахстан будет и далее поддерживать эффективную реализацию данной стратегии», — заявил он.С момента установления сотрудничества АБР предоставил Казахстану более $7 млрд в виде займов, технической помощи и грантов.Со своей стороны, Лея Гутьеррес поблагодарила казахстанскую сторону за конструктивный диалог, особо отметив значимость поддержки Казахстана при голосовании по поправке в Устав АБР. Благодаря достижению требуемого порога голосования поправка позволит увеличить совокупный объем кредитования Банка на 50% – до более чем $36 млрд. По ее словам, это решение значительно расширит возможности АБР по поддержке усилий развивающихся стран-членов в решении приоритетных задач развития.«За время нашего сотрудничества, начиная с 1994 года, АБР предоставил Казахстану более $7 млрд. Мы рассчитываем на дальнейшее расширение партнерства – как в традиционных направлениях, так и в новых секторах», — отметила она.Она также сообщила, что в этом году АБР приступил к реализации новой политики в сфере критически важных минералов, направленной на поддержку цепочек создания стоимости стратегических материалов. Банк готов изучать новые проекты в Казахстане, обладающем устойчивым потенциалом в этой сфере.Вице-премьер также сообщил, что правительство Казахстана системно ведет работу по совершенствованию законодательства о ГЧП с учетом лучших мировых практик и рекомендаций международных финансовых организаций, включая АБР, ЕАБР, ЕБРР и Всемирный банк.В завершение стороны обсудили текущие и перспективные направления сотрудничества – в транспортной и промышленной инфраструктуре, технологиях, энергетике, сфере критических материалов, жилищном строительстве и других секторах.Справочно:Азиатский Банк Развития (АБР) – многосторонний финансовый институт развития, в который входят 69 стран-членов, из них 50 расположены в Азиатско-Тихоокеанском регионе и 19 – за его пределами. Казахстан стал членом АБР 19 января 1994 г. Основными инструментами АБР являются займы, гранты, техническая помощь, которые предоставляются правительствам и частному сектору стран-членов для реализации конкретных проектов и программ.В период с 1994 по 2024 годы объем финансирования АБР в Казахстане составил более $7 млрд на инвестиционные проекты и техническую помощь.https://primeminister.kz/ru/news/serik-zumangarin-vstretilsia-s-generalnym-direktorom-aziatskogo-banka-razvitiia-po-centralnoi-i-zapadnoi-azii-30810 Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1118779?lang=kk

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Депутаты Мажилиса на пленарном заседании под председательством Спикера Палаты Ерлана Кошанова ратифицировали Рамочное соглашение с Фондом международного развития OPEC.В ходе пленарного заседания Мажилис ратифицировал Рамочное соглашение об организации операций в частном секторе между Правительством Казахстана и Фондом международного развития ОРЕС.Документ депутатам представил первый вице-министр национальной экономики Азамат Амрин. Как в содокладе отметил руководитель рабочей группы Бауржан Смагулов, соглашение предусматривает предоставление Фондом займов под 2,5-5% без требования гарантий от государства для финансирования инвестиционных проектов.– При этом активы и доходы Фонда освобождаются от прямых налогов, предоставляется возможность конвертации валюты и перевода средств. Документ также определяет статус и режим Фонда, предоставляет ему привилегии и иммунитет, включает защиту прав Фонда и бенефициаров и устанавливает механизм урегулирования споров через арбитражный суд, – сообщил мажилисмен.Ратификация соглашения позволит Фонду оказывать Казахстану финансовую поддержку в рамках его целей экономического развития по таким направлениям, как энергетика, промышленность, транспортная инфраструктура, финансы, сельское хозяйство, вода, телекоммуникации, образование и здравоохранение. В период с 2026 по 2030 годы планируется выделить частным компаниям до 400 млн долларов США на реализацию различных проектов в стране.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1118544?lang=kk