Astana, December 10, 2025 – At the initiative of the Canadian side, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada Anita Anand.Minister Kosherbayev took the opportunity to congratulate Canada on its successful chairmanship of the Group of Seven (G7). He noted the high level of bilateral economic cooperation, the positive dynamics of trade turnover, as well as the implementation of a number of major investment projects with Canadian companies such as Cameco, Ivanhoe, Teck Resources, First Quantum Minerals, and B2Gold.For her part, Minister Anand emphasized Canada’s interest in further expanding cooperation in the trade and economic, energy, investment, innovation, and education spheres, expressing readiness to maintain regular political dialogue and high-level exchanges.The ministers also «compared the notes» on key issues of the international agenda and on current aspects of cooperation within multilateral formats.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1123204?lang=kk

Since the beginning of 2025, the Department of Trade and Protection of Consumer Rights in the Aktobe region has conducted a series of unscheduled inspections of trade enterprises that violated the requirements of the law on the application of marginal trade surcharges to socially significant food products. As a result of these measures, 116 entrepreneurs were brought to administrative responsibility.A detailed analysis of the formation of prices for basic social products was carried out in cooperation with the Department of Analytical Developments of the DER in the Aktobe region. Monitoring revealed serious violations. "Elit Product" LLP sold butter, eggs and flour with an excess of the maximum allowable trade markup more than five times. For repeated violations during the year, the company was fined 10 MRP under article 204-4, part 2 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Individual entrepreneur "Kazbergenova" also increased the trade allowance - 3.5 times higher than the established norm. As a repeat offender, the entrepreneur is held liable under the same article and fined 10 MRP. LLP "NuroptTorg" allowed an excess of trade allowance by 3.5 times, for which it received a fine in the amount of 5 MRP according to article 204-4, part 1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Kazakhstan.For each identified fact, an administrative protocol was drawn up, a fine was imposed and mandatory instructions were issued to bring the price in line with the legislation. The department notes that compliance with the requirements for limiting the trade allowance is an absolute obligation of all trade entities, and any violations will be stopped in accordance with the established procedure.According to the results of 11 months of 2025, the amount of imposed fines amounted to 412,860 tenge under article 204-4 parts 1 and 2 of the Code of Administrative Offenses and 141,552 tenge under article 193 of the Code of Administrative Offenses. The Department continues to monitor the retail market and reminds that the protection of consumer rights and prevention of unreasonable price increases remain the priority of its activities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1123027?lang=kk

Kazakhstan is transitioning to a preventive digital model of state audit, where risks are identified in a timely manner and blocked remotely. This was announced by Yerzhan Mynzhasarov, Chairman of the Internal State Audit Committee of the Ministry of Finance of Kazakhstan, at a briefing at the Central Communications Service.The ministry's strategy is to introduce automated analysis systems, integrate with state databases, and use artificial intelligence algorithms for real-time monitoring. Thanks to the new online budget monitoring in the State Planning system, it was possible to identify and prevent unjustified spending plans for 2026-2028 amounting to 1.5 trillion tenge even before the budget was approved.Yerzhan Mynzhasarov reported that in the social sphere, with the help of digital solutions, the Ministry of Finance of Kazakhstan has prevented fraudulent schemes involving the payment of salaries worth 1.4 billion tenge. Automated monitoring makes it possible to eradicate systemic theft in the education sector under the guise of salary payments.As part of the control over public procurement in the current year, online monitoring covered about 5,000 payments worth 1.1 trillion tenge. Of these, 694 risky transfers worth 184.2 billion tenge were identified. The audit results revealed financial violations amounting to 59.5 billion tenge, and suppliers were charged a penalty of more than 237 million tenge.Electronic auditing, fully implemented since 2021, has proven to be highly effective. Since its launch, 804 remote audits have been conducted, identifying violations amounting to over 120 billion tenge. This system has minimized corruption risks by eliminating direct contact with those being audited and reduced travel expenses per auditor by almost 4.5 times.Effective working models have been recognized at the international level. For example, the PEMPAL community of internal auditors highly praised Kazakhstan's experience in digitalization. The Committee's work on the “Internal Audit Effectiveness” indicator received the highest rating of “A” from experts at the World Bank and Asian Development Bank."One of the ambitious tasks we have set ourselves is the complete digitization of the Committee's audit activities. This will ensure continuous control over the movement of state funds. This approach is fully in line with the instructions of the Head of State. The goal of our work is to make the work of state bodies as transparent and effective as possible," concluded Yerzhan Mynzhasarov, Chairman of the Internal State Audit Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/1122931?lang=kk

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Almaty Akim (Mayor) Darkhan Satybaldy held a meeting where the project for the construction of municipal fairs in the city was reviewed.Several architectural and functional solutions are currently being developed. Preliminary locations for the placement of the new fairs have been identified in each district. In parallel, the modernization of the existing pavilions of "SPK Almaty" is planned, taking into account modern requirements.The initiative is aimed at eliminating intermediaries and creating comfortable conditions for farmers.The project will be finalized jointly with experts and relevant services. Following the analysis, they will present the optimal format for the fairs, including infrastructure, placement rules, and pricing mechanisms.The Akim emphasized that the city's task is to form a transparent trade system, support local producers, and create conditions for buyers.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/1122472?lang=kk

On December 8-9 of this year, the First Republican Forum of Student Assemblies was held, dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan. The event was attended by Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov, Deputy Chairman of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan Marat Azilkhanov, representatives of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, leaders of the organization "Assembly of Zhastars", heads of student assemblies of universities and colleges of the country. The Forum has become a platform for sharing experiences and promoting new opportunities for the student community, as well as for strengthening unity and harmony among students. To date, more than 100 student assemblies have been established in Kazakhstan at universities and colleges, which actively participate in the activities of the Zhastary Assembly organization and contribute to the formation of future leaders of the country. In Kostanay region, young people receive comprehensive support: real conditions are created for their development and self-realization. Following the instructions of the Head of State, over the past three years, 27 educational facilities, 35 sports facilities, 37 health facilities, 6 cultural facilities have been built in the region, more than 4,000 jobs have been created, and housing has been commissioned in 15,000 apartments. Government programs on preferential housing purchase are being implemented to support young people. Since 2022, the Kostanai Zhastary program has been in operation, for which about 6 billion tenge has been allocated — thanks to it, 344 families of working youth celebrated housewarming. Otbasy Bank will continue to issue preferential loans in the amount of 1 billion tenge allocated this year. Additional education for young people is provided by open Higher Schools of mechanical engineering, metallurgy and mining, economics and construction, energy and information systems. Already, 55-70% of workers in new industries are young people under the age of 35, and this trend will only intensify in the future. Akim of the region Kumar Aksakalov noted: "The future of Kazakhstan is in the hands of talented and patriotic youth. We must create all the conditions for their energy, creativity and desire for development to benefit society and find practical implementation." The first Republican Forum of Student Assemblies in Kostanay provided participants with valuable experience, new knowledge and motivation for further work in the student community, and also became an incentive to strengthen student government throughout the country.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1122341?lang=kk

Podgorica, December 8, 2025 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan Daulet Batrashov presented his Letters of Credence to the President of Montenegro, Jakov Milatović. In accepting the Letters of Credence, the Head of Montenegro emphasized that Kazakhstan is an important partner of the country in the Central Asian region.During the meeting that took place after the ceremony, the parties noted the friendly nature of the relations between the two countries and emphasized the mutual desire to further develop comprehensive cooperation across the entire spectrum of interaction.In the context of discussing the expansion of political cooperation, President Milatović expressed his intention to pay an official visit next year to Astana.The President of Montenegro, fondly recalling his meetings with the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during the sessions of the UN General Assembly in 2023 and 2025, conveyed his best wishes to the people of Kazakhstan and the Head of State.The Kazakh diplomat briefed his interlocutor on the priorities of Kazakhstan's domestic and foreign policy, including the implementation of large-scale political and socio-economic reforms initiated by President Tokayev. The parties also discussed current issues on the international agenda.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1122355?lang=kk

Karaganda region has opened its "personal office" in China - a representative office based on QazTrade infrastructure in Urumqi.During the working trip of regional akim Ermaganbeta Bulekpaeva to China, a tripartite memorandum was signed between Akimatom, SPK "Saryarka" and QazTrade. After that, the regional representative office was opened in the QazTrade office and showroom in Urumqi."This solution is not simply an extension of external relations. It changes the approach to work with the world's largest market and forms a new standard for Kazakhstan's regional presence in China. Trade between Kazakhstan and China is growing, but the potential of the regions is not fully revealed. "Cooperation of regional productions strengthens Kazakhstan's country presence in China," says General Director of QazTrade Aitmuhammed Aldazharov.In January-October 2025, mutual trade between Kazakhstan and China amounted to $39.8 billion, increasing by 8.8% compared to the same period in 2024.• Exports: $15.8 billion (+18%)• Imports: $24.0 billion (+3.6%)• Trade balance: improved from -$9.8 billion to -$8.2 billionWhy this step became iconicDespite the active growth of trade between Kazakhstan and China, regional exports have been developing sporadically for a long time. The company entered the Chinese market sporadically, without systematic support on the spot. Most often, promising niches were occupied by large or foreign players.New competition between the regions of KazakhstanNow opening a representative office in Urumqi creates a new reality:• The best niche borrowers will be the first to go to China. Polki, distributor and investors are distributed among early players.• Chinese investors choose regions with a real presence. For them, the office is an indicator of seriousness of intentions and willingness to work for a long time.• Regional export becomes an independent task. Now each region can form its share of the Chinese market through its own representative office.Erkhan Yerkin, the official representative of QazTrade in China, has already told what is important to do in other regions:• use the infrastructure and support of QazTrade;• determine the export portfolio: top-20 goods, ready-made products, volume, certification;• to form high-quality investment projects for submission to Chinese partners;• transitions from formal visits to effective B2B missions with clear KPIs.In the future, it is planned to scale this model to other socio-entrepreneurial corporations and regions of Kazakhstan to strengthen the export potential of the regions. The opening of the representative office of SPK "Saryarka" is not a one-time action, but the beginning of a new model of regional integration of Kazakhstan into the Chinese market.China is moving to a decentralized model of trade, where provinces and cities play a key role, forming their own procurement plans and working directly with foreign suppliers. In order for the region of Kazakhstan to participate in these processes, it needs a physical presence in the PRC, a local negotiation channel, access to procurement structures and operational work with local partners.Karaganda region has already integrated into this new architecture of cooperation, setting the pace for other regions. Who will join next?Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1122126?lang=kk

Since November 18, 2025, the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection for the North Kazakhstan Region has received over 100 complaints from citizens regarding the cancelled concert of singer Akmal, scheduled for October 25, 2025, in Kostanay.The customers purchased tickets through the eventticket.kz online service, confirming the conclusion of a contract for the provision of paid services electronically. However, the concert never took place, and the organizer has not refunded the consumers.After reviewing the complaints, the Department identified violations of consumer protection laws. An official notice was sent to the individual entrepreneur who organized the concert, demanding a full refund of the ticket price to all affected consumers. The organizer must refund over 6 million tenge to the consumers."If the refund request is not met, the Department will file a lawsuit in accordance with Article 5, Clause 8, of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan 'On the Protection of Consumer Rights' for a refund for purchased tickets," noted Kanat Zhenisbekuly, Head of the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection for the North Kazakhstan Region.The Department continues to monitor the situation and encourages consumers to promptly file complaints if their rights are violated.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1122107?lang=kk

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In the Akmola region, during regular inspections of the food market, instances of exceeding the permissible markup on socially important products were discovered. The inspections were carried out by the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection of the Ministry of Trade and Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the Akmola region.For example, individual entrepreneur Yuldashev sold carrots with a 33.3% markup, significantly exceeding the legally permitted level. Similar violations were found at individual entrepreneur Gulyaeva T.M. at the Khutorok store for selling buckwheat with a 27% markup, at individual entrepreneur Zhanalinova at the Produkty store for selling cabbage with a 72.7% markup, and at individual entrepreneur Mirmakhmud for selling onions with a 60% markup.In each of these cases, the entrepreneurs were held administratively liable under Article 204-4 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Administrative Offenses, with fines imposed. These measures are aimed at preventing unfair practices, ensuring trade transparency, and protecting the interests of citizens.Furthermore, in the Shortandy District, a case was discovered where prices were listed in foreign currency—products in the store were listed in rubles, which violates the law requiring prices to be listed exclusively in tenge. The entrepreneur was also fined for this violation.During the 2025 period analyzed, 216 entrepreneurs were held administratively liable in the Akmola Region, 99 of whom received warnings and 117 were fined a total of over 2.2 million tenge. The violations identified included exceeding the trade markup at the SZPT, selling goods in foreign currency, the absence of a consumer corner, and failure to respond to consumer complaints within the prescribed timeframe."We also conducted 21 purchases of products of questionable origin, and found labeling violations in 17 cases. Entrepreneurs received fines totaling over 1 million tenge. Our work continues, monitoring retail outlets throughout the region and preventing unfair practices," noted Yerlan Aubakirov, Head of the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection for the Akmola Region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1121790?lang=kk

The Akmola Region continues to demonstrate the effectiveness of its consumer protection agencies. In 2025, the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection of the Akmola Region reviewed 983 citizen complaints, over 80% of which were satisfied, and refunds exceeded 82 million tenge.The department's specialists actively resolve disputes out of court, allowing citizens to promptly protect their rights and receive refunds. For example, a resident of the region was able to get 8.1 million tenge back for a used car thanks to a complaint prepared by the Department against the dealership. In another case, a buyer refused a new car due to discovered damage, after which the seller returned 28.3 million tenge.Disputes over household goods and electronics also involve the Department's intervention. A resident of the region experienced delays and defects in delivery of furniture worth 1,000,200 tenge under a contract. Specialists provided explanatory information, and the entrepreneur rectified the violations.A 70-year-old resident of the region received a refund of 34,840 tenge for a phone purchased on Wildberries. He ordered a phone advertised as a Redmi 14 for his daughter, but the product he received was not what he expected. The phone failed IMEI verification, making it unusable in Kazakhstan. Attempts to return the money directly to the seller were unsuccessful, and only a timely appeal to the Department yielded results.In another case, a consumer who was wronged when booking a resort where a deposit refund was denied was able to reach a settlement with the Department's assistance: the money was returned and an additional day of stay was provided at a discount. A resident of Kokshetau received a refund of 22,500 tenge for a poorly repaired phone, the defect of which appeared during the warranty period.The Department's effectiveness is also confirmed by judicial practice: during the first 11 months of 2025, the agency participated in 15 court cases as a third party, which allowed it to recover more than 9.9 million tenge in favor of individuals.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1121799?lang=kk

The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan announces the adoption of a joint order of the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 17, 2025, No. 325-НҚ, the Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 20, 2025, No. 494, the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 20, 2025, No. 586/НҚ, the Acting Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 20, 2025, No. 717, and the Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 20, 2025, No. 391 "On the implementation of the pilot project 'On certain issues of regulating the export of certain types of goods.'" This order comes into force on December 5, 2025.This joint order introduces a permit-based procedure for the export of certain types of goods, which applies exclusively to goods exported to CIS member states. The permit-based procedure applies to certain types of industrial goods, telecommunications and computer equipment, their parts and materials, as well as certain types of aviation industry goods.The lists of goods subject to the permit-based procedure are approved in Appendices 1, 2, and 3. The rules for issuing permits and the list of required documents are approved in Appendix 4 to the joint order.Contacts for consultations1. For questions regarding the export of telecommunications and computer equipment, its parts, and materials:Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan:Tel.: 64-95-13, 64-95-19.2. For questions regarding the export of aviation industry goods:Department of Digitalization and Public Services of the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of KazakhstanTel.: 98-33-34;Civil Aviation Committee of the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of KazakhstanTel.: 57-23-06.3. For questions regarding the export of industrial goods:Industry Committee of the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of KazakhstanTel.: 57-23-53.4. For questions regarding customs operations:State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of KazakhstanTel.: 71-84-16, 71-79-51.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1121750?lang=kk

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In recent years, the region has demonstrated consistent positive growth in key development areas. Gross regional product (GRP) increased by 18.8% over three years, rising from 4.2 trillion tenge in 2022 to 5 trillion tenge in 2024. This growth rate confirms a strengthening economy and expanding production.The manufacturing industry also achieved strong results. Production volume in the sector increased from 1.6 trillion tenge in 2022 to 2.1 trillion tenge in 2024, representing a 28% increase. This demonstrates the active modernization of production facilities and the expansion of export potential.The influx of foreign investment continues. The region has attracted $1.5 billion in foreign direct investment. In 2023 alone, this figure amounted to $397.8 million, in 2024 – $402.2 million, and in 2025, the volume is planned to increase to $667.5 million. Growing investor interest confirms the region's attractiveness as a platform for large-scale projects.The improved economic situation is accompanied by increased labor efficiency. Productivity increased by 28%: from 8 million tenge per employee in 2022 to 10.2 million tenge in 2024.The regional budget also increased significantly – from 441.8 billion tenge in 2022 to 686.6 billion tenge in 2025, an increase of almost 1.6 times over previous figures. The budget increase opens up new opportunities for infrastructure development, the social sphere, and major investment projects.Transport and Logistics Complex: A New Growth DriverOne of the key projects shaping the region's future development is the construction of a modern international transport and logistics complex, costing 63.8 billion tenge. Intensive construction and installation work is underway at the site, with leading contractors handling the project.The complex will be capable of handling up to 400,000 containers per year, equivalent to over 11 million tons of cargo. Once operational, freight traffic in the region will increase by 20%, significantly strengthening its role in international transport corridors and enhancing the region's competitiveness on the Eurasian logistics map.The project will create new jobs, enhance the region's attractiveness to investors, and provide additional impetus for the development of industry, trade, and services.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1121576?lang=kk

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Министерство национальной экономики, Национальный банк и Агентство по регулированию и развитию финансового рынка провели заключительное кустовое онлайн-совещание по разъяснению Программы совместных действий на 2026–2028 годы. В обсуждении приняли участие все областные филиалы НПП «Атамекен», АО «НИХ «Байтерек», представители бизнеса и акиматов. С 27 ноября по 5 декабря текущего года встречами были охвачены все регионы страны. В совещаниях приняли участие более 500 человек.Программа, представленная 19 ноября на заседании Правительства, призвана укрепить макроэкономическую стабильность, снизить инфляцию, расширить внутреннее производство и обеспечить устойчивый рост благосостояния граждан. Первый вице-министр национальной экономики Азамат Амрин отметил, что предлагаемые меры формируют прочный фундамент для стабильного экономического развития в среднесрочной перспективе.Ключевым оператором реализации Программы определён национальный инвестиционный холдинг «Байтерек». Он обеспечивает поддержку предпринимательства, экспортных проектов, АПК и программ доступного жилья и др. Совместно с банками второго уровня холдинг станет основным источником долгосрочного кредитования реального сектора - как для крупных инвестиционных проектов, так и для новых точек экономического роста. В 2026 году портфель проектов холдинга будет включать: 42% - химическую и нефтегазохимическую промышленность, 19,6% - транспорт и логистику, 12,1% - энергетику, 7,1% - ГМК, 6,4% - АПК и пищевую промышленность.Для обеспечения доступного финансирования Правительство в 2026 году продолжит выделение холдингу до 1 трлн тенге для капитализации. Вопрос о дополнительной поддержке в 2027–2028 годах будет рассматриваться исходя из текущей экономической конъюнктуры и потребностей реального сектора.В рамках программы «Заказ на инвестиции» холдинг проводит рабочие встречи с акиматами для анализа проектов, находящихся на региональном контроле. Центральные госорганы также формируют свои предложения. Все инициативы включаются в национальную цифровую платформу для системного сопровождения.Отмечается высокий интерес МСБ к экспортоориентированным проектам. Финансирование таких инициатив возможно по механизму 20% собственные средства и 80% заемное финансирование через Холдинг «Байтерек».Параллельно Холдинг проактивно предлагает создание новых производств, опирающихся на преимущества регионов - природные ресурсы, транспортную доступность, туристический потенциал и инфраструктуру.Во время совещания были заслушаны все вопросы участников, большинство из которых касалось развития МСБ, процентных ставок, создания малых промышленных зон, механизмов ГЧП и реализации продукции. На каждый вопрос были предоставлены подробные разъяснения. Одним из ключевых стал вопрос о гарантии субсидирования процентной ставки на весь срок проекта.В ответ представители холдинга «Байтерек» пояснили, что в рамках трансформации программ фонда «Даму» прямое субсидирование значительно сокращено и сохраняется только для проектов до 200 млн тенге по узкому перечню ОКЭД. Основным инструментом поддержки стало фондирование банков второго уровня под льготную ставку, что даёт бизнесу возможность получать финансирование под 12,6% годовых на весь срок проекта.Эти условия гарантированы, поскольку средства для фондирования уже выделены через капитализацию «Байтерека» и переданы фонду «Даму». Проект не зависит от будущих бюджетных решений - финансирование доступно на весь период кредитования.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1121475?lang=kk