On November 14, the second Forum of Agricultural Workers was held, dedicated to the Year of Working Professions. The event brought together agricultural industry experts from all regions of the country. The forum discussed key areas of agricultural development, including the introduction of digital technologies and improving the efficiency of agricultural production. The Head of State got acquainted with the modern exposition of digital solutions presented by domestic manufacturers.A special part of the forum was the state awards ceremony. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted 30 industry leaders, expressing gratitude for their many years of work and contribution to the development of agriculture.Representatives of Kostanay region were also awarded a high state award.:•Alexander Kisel, Chief agronomist of the Abil farm in Kostanay region, was awarded the Order of Enbek Danky, III degree.•Tursunbai Sadvakasov, Director of "Uykesken" LLP in Kostanay, also received the Order of "Enbek danky" of the III degree.The President's awarding of state awards to our countrymen was a high assessment of their professionalism, dedication and significant contribution to the development of the agro-industrial complex of the region. This recognition underlines that the work of Kostanay farmers deserves respect at the highest level.The Forum confirmed the importance and strategic role of agriculture, becoming a platform where the best workers in the industry received well-deserved recognition.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1106033?lang=kk

Tokyo, November 14, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev took part in another round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of Kazakhstan and Japan.During a meeting with Japanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs Ayano Kunimitsu, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of bilateral cooperation, the implementation of previously reached agreements, and the schedule of upcoming events. Minister Kunimitsu reaffirmed Tokyo’s commitment to further deepening the expanded strategic partnership with Astana, emphasizing Kazakhstan’s role in the Central Asian region.At talks with the Special Representative of Foreign Ministry of Japan for Central Asia, Ambassador Masaki Ishikawa, the sides discussed current issues in bilateral relations, the expansion of the legal framework, as well as visa and consular aspects of cooperation. Particular attention was given to preparations for the first “Central Asia + Japan” Dialogue Summit. The meeting also featured an in-depth exchange of views on a wide range of key international and regional issues, including the security situation.Additionally, Deputy Minister Bakayev met with representatives of Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry, during which the sides discussed prospects for expanding investment activities by Japanese companies in Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1106041?lang=kk

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Kabul, November 13, 2025 – In support of the Afghan people affected by the recent devastating earthquakes, the Republic of Kazakhstan has dispatched a humanitarian mission to Afghanistan consisting of 13 doctors of various specialties, including surgeons, neurosurgeons, traumatologists, and others.In addition, Afghanistan received 18 tons of humanitarian aid, including medicines, medical equipment, tents, and other essential supplies.Upon arrival in Kabul, the medical mission and humanitarian cargo were received by Gaziz Akbasov, Chargé d’Affaires of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Afghanistan, as well as the representatives of the Ministry of Public Health of Afghanistan and the National Disaster Management Authority of Afghanistan.The Kazakh medical team is tasked with assisting local colleagues in providing emergency medical care to those in need and offering advisory support.The humanitarian assistance was provided with the support of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Afghanistan, alongside Kazakhstan’s Ministries of Emergency Situations, Health, and Defense, as well as the Kazakhstan Agency for International Development (KazAID).This humanitarian initiative reflects Kazakhstan’s unwavering commitment to the principles of solidarity with the Afghan people during this difficult time.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1105902?lang=kk

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Beijing, November 13-14, 2025 – During his working visit to the People’s Republic of China, Murat Nurtleu, Assistant to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan for International Investment and Trade Cooperation, held meetings with the leadership of key Chinese government bodies, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Commerce, and the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC).At the meeting with Wang Yi, Member of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Murat Nurtleu emphasized that under the guidance of the leaders of the two countries, bilateral relations have reached a qualitatively new level. Kazakhstan intends to consistently advance joint trade, economic, and investment cooperation, expand interaction within the “One Belt, One Road,” and strengthen the eternal comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.Wang Yi, in turn, expressed readiness to further deepen cooperation with Kazakhstan on key areas of trade and economic coordination, including energy, transport connectivity, as well as the development of cooperation in new fields such as nuclear energy and artificial intelligence.At the meeting with Wang Wentao, Minister of Commerce of the PRC, issues of increasing mutual trade volumes, expanding supplies of Kazakh products, diversifying the range of exported goods, developing cooperation in e-commerce, and eliminating barriers and “bottlenecks” in mutual trade were discussed.A meeting was also held with Zhou Haibin, Vice Chairman of the NDRC of the PRC, during which issues of investment cooperation, industrial cooperation and digital technologies, interaction within the Belt and Road Initiative, and strengthening transport connectivity were considered.During the visit, Nurtleu also held a number of meetings with Chinese business representatives, discussing the supply of Kazakh agricultural products and the implementation of joint projects in agriculture, metallurgy, transport and logistics, digital technologies, and artificial intelligence. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1105678?lang=kk

On November 13, 2025, the first meeting of the Council of Ministers of Trade and Investment of Central Asian States and Azerbaijan was held in Tashkent. Arman Shakkaliyev, Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, represented the Republic of Kazakhstan at the event.In his speech, the minister emphasized that Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan remain the main drivers of economic growth in Central Asia. The two countries account for approximately 80% of all mutual regional trade. In the first nine months of this year, bilateral trade turnover reached $3.4 billion, representing an increase of more than 18%. According to Shakkaliyev, these figures confirm the sustainability of the dynamics and the effectiveness of the systematic work of the governments and business communities of the two countries.The minister outlined the strategic objective of increasing mutual trade between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to $10 billion. He stated that achieving this goal requires a shift from traditional commodity trade to the development of joint ventures, deeper industrial cooperation, and the creation of export-oriented value chains. Currently, over 2,400 enterprises with Uzbek capital operate in Kazakhstan, including nearly 500 joint ventures. The bilateral cooperation portfolio comprises 78 projects worth over $1.7 billion, of which 13 projects worth $220.9 million have already been successfully implemented.Particular attention was paid to the development of the agro-industrial complex. Kazakhstan proposed the development of complete production chains, including feedlots, meat and milk processing, the development of the oil and fat industry, and the creation of cross-border agro-clusters. Kazakhstan also expressed its readiness to expand its export basket of agricultural products to approximately 14.5 million tons, including grains, legumes, oilseeds, flour, and vegetable oil. The implementation of such initiatives will strengthen food security and expand joint production to markets in China, the Middle East, and South Asia.Transport and logistics projects were identified as an important area of ​​cooperation. Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan view the development of transit corridors as a strategic factor in growing regional trade. Last year, the volume of cargo transported along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route through Kazakhstan amounted to approximately 2.8 million tons, a 35% increase compared to the previous year. Kazakhstan proposed strengthening tariff policy coordination, accelerating the digitalization of logistics processes, modernizing infrastructure, and implementing paperless trade mechanisms to reduce business costs and increase corridor capacity.Special emphasis was placed on digital transformation. Kazakhstan is a leader in the region in terms of IT industry development: IT services exports increased from $50 million in 2020 to $600 million in 2024. The international startup tech park, Astana Hub, which unites over 1,300 IT companies from 30 countries, makes a significant contribution to the development of the tech ecosystem. The country is actively developing artificial intelligence: the national Alem.AI cluster has been created, biometric digital identification systems have been implemented, and Kazakh technology companies Biometric.Vision and Alaqan Technologies are entering international markets with biometric and digital identification solutions. The minister noted that digital integration between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan can accelerate trade transactions, facilitate the movement of goods and people, and create a unified digital space for government and business services.Following the Council of Ministers meeting, participants also took part in the international forum "Great Silk Road Business Cooperation Forum – 2025," held in the Bostanlyk district at the Chimgan Resort complex under the motto "Cooperation without Borders." The forum brought together representatives of ministries, chambers of commerce, and major companies from six countries in the region, discussing issues of developing cooperation, logistics, and investment. Kazakhstan is represented by approximately 50 companies participating in the forum, part of an organized business mission led by the national operator QazTrade.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1105615?lang=kk

Astana, November 14, 2025 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held a telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel Gideon Sa'ar.The ministers discussed prospects for the mutually beneficial development of bilateral cooperation as well as the current issues of the regional and international agenda.The parties agreed upon the schedule of upcoming highest and high levels events.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1105434?lang=kk

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Банк развития Казахстана (дочерняя организация Холдинга «Байтерек») планирует участвовать в финансировании 14 из 17 прорывных проектов Казахстана.Доля участия Банка может составить до 2,6 трлн тенге в рамках инициатив, которые формируют основу будущих металлургических и агропромышленных кластеров, повышающих долю высокотехнологичной переработки внутри страны на общую сумму инвестиций 6,9 трлн тенге.Банк одобрил реализацию первой очереди металлургического кластера в Павлодарской области, в рамках которого в Экибастузе ТОО «Mineral Product International» будет построен ферросплавный завод мощностью 80 000 тонн в год. Его запуск увеличит внутреннюю переработку и экспортный потенциал Казахстана, создаст 527 постоянных и более 1000 временных рабочих мест.Третий этап экспертизы проходит проект комплексной модернизации АО «Qarmet» в Карагандинской области, включающий  строительство новых коксовых батарей №8-9 (2,45 млн тонн кокса в год) и трубопровода природного газа. Проект позволит обеспечить внутреннюю металлургию собственным коксом, сократить импорт и повысить надежность производственных мощностей.На втором этапе сбора документов находится проект завода по производству горячебрикетированного железа (ГБЖ) АО «QazIron» (ERG) в Костанайской области с проектной мощностью 2 млн тонн в год. Он обеспечит выпуск премиального сырья для бездоменной, «зеленой» металлургии, востребованного на мировых рынках, и даст работу около 3000 специалистам.Первый этап сбора документов для финансирования сейчас проходит проект медеплавильного завода ТОО «KAZ Minerals Smelting» в области Абай мощностью 300 тыс. тонн меди в год. Предприятие создаст тысячи постоянных рабочих мест и позволит перейти к промышленному производству готовых медных сплавов с высоким экспортным потенциалом.В Астане уже началось строительство интегрированного агропромышленного комплекса по глубокой переработке пшеницы и гороха ТОО «Kazak Protein» за счет собственных средств заемщика. В БРК этот проект находится на третьем этапе экспертизы. Предприятие будет выпускать живой пшеничный глютен и модифицированные пшеничные крахмалы. В будущем, совместно с проектом Qostanai Grain Industry в Костанайской области, предприятия станут основой глубокой переработки зерна и замещения импортных, стратегически важных для страны ингредиентов, параллельно расширяя линейку казахстанских экспортных продуктов глубокого передела с высокой добавленной стоимостью.Все проекты отвечают строгим критериям отбора: стоимость – не менее 100 млрд тенге, средний и высокий уровень передела продукции, стратегическая значимость, ориентированность на экспорт и импортозамещение.Справочно:Правительством определён перечень из 17 крупных проектов общей стоимостью около 16 трлн тенге с созданием более 28 тыс. рабочих мест. Эти проекты охватывают направления чёрной и цветной металлургии, нефте-, газо- и углехимии, химической промышленности, автомобильного кластера, туризма и пищевой промышленности.На сегодня реализованы два проекта: завод по производству автомобилей KIA и мультибрендовый завод Chery, Haval и Changan. Остальные 15 находятся на разных стадиях реализации.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1105195?lang=kk

Brussels, November 12, 2025 – The 44th annual meeting of the Berlin Eurasian Club took place in the capital of Belgium, focusing on the theme “The Middle Corridor and Global Gateway.” The discussions centered on Kazakhstan’s growing role in shaping a new architecture of transport connectivity between Europe and Asia.The meeting brought together representatives of government from Kazakhstan and the European Union, business associations, expert and academic communities, logistics companies, and financial institutions.In his welcoming remarks, Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Germany, Nurlan Onzhanov, emphasized that Kazakhstan is becoming an increasingly significant part of the European Union’s supply chain geography.“This is not a temporary phenomenon but an objective long-term trend based on the dynamic growth of our economic potential and the development of infrastructure ensuring intercontinental connectivity. We are strengthening our partnership with the European Union and Germany, especially in the fields of transport and logistics,” noted the Ambassador.Roman Vassilenko, Kazakhstan’s Permanent Representative to the EU, highlighted that this event takes place on the eve of an important milestone in Kazakhstan–EU relations — the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, which covers 29 areas of bilateral and regional cooperation.He drew participants’ attention to the dynamically developing Kazakhstan–EU relations, where issues of transport connectivity are becoming a key factor in further strengthening multifaceted cooperation. Vassilenko also underlined the European Union’s strong interest in developing the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), noting that around €20 billion has been announced for its support, and called on European institutions to move towards the practical implementation of projects aimed at overcoming the so-called “bottlenecks” of the Middle Corridor.Michael Harms, Executive Director of the German Eastern Business Association, noted that the Global Gateway is not only about linking China and Europe — it also represents the development of interregional trade and the strengthening of the EU’s neighborhood policy by connecting Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the EU through modern, sustainable transport and digital corridors.“When trade flourishes, investment follows. Reliable logistics ensure that goods reach markets on time, creating new value chains and industrial partnerships. Without a functioning transport infrastructure, even access to critical raw materials loses its meaning,” emphasized Mr. Harms.Zhanybek Taizhanov, Vice Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan, delivered a presentation outlining the main directions for the development of the country’s transport sector.During the panel discussion, participants examined prospects for cooperation in specific sectors, as well as the experience and plans of German and European logistics companies seeking to expand their operations in Kazakhstan.The participants highlighted that the development of transport infrastructure, diversification of routes, and transition toward environmentally sustainable solutions are becoming key areas of partnership between Kazakhstan and the European Union.The meeting of the Berlin Eurasian Club reaffirmed that Kazakhstan is becoming a central element in the new system of transport connectivity between East and West, strengthening the region’s role in the global economy.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1105572?lang=kk

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В Академии государственного управления при Президенте Республики Казахстан состоялся круглый стол на тему «Новые подходы к фискальной и монетарной политике Республики Казахстан», приуроченный ко Дню финансиста. Мероприятие прошло в формате экспертной сессии на площадке дискуссионного клуба «Экономист».В работе приняли участие первый вице-министр национальной экономики РК Азамат Амрин, вице-министр финансов РК Ержан Биржанов, директор департамента денежно-кредитной политики Национального банка РК Рустем Оразалин, директор департамента анализа и отчетности Высшей аудиторской палаты РК Нурлан Катренов, председатель совета директоров ЕНУ имени Л.Н. Гумилева Жаксыбек Кулекеев, финансовый аналитик Расул Рысмамбетов, профессор Международного университета «Астана» Серик Джумабаев, а также представители государственных органов, экспертного и научного сообщества, магистранты и докторанты Академии.В ходе обсуждения участники рассмотрели вопросы совершенствования бюджетных правил и долгосрочного планирования. Свой доклад на эту тему представил первый вице-министр национальной экономики РК Азамат Амрин.Он напомнил, что в марте этого года был подписан новый Бюджетный кодекс. Перед его разработкой проведена оценка Кодекса 2008 года на соответствие стандартам Международного валютного фонда.«Рекомендации международных экспертов легли в основу обновлённого Бюджетного кодекса. Его нормы уже применены при формировании республиканского бюджета на 2026–2028 годы и разработке десятилетнего прогноза развития. Темпы роста расходов жестко увязаны с потенциалом экономики и целевым уровнем инфляции: по бюджетным правилам они составят 108,7% в 2026 году, 109,1% - в 2027-м и 109,3% - в 2028-м против 121% до реформы. Гарантированный трансферт из Нацфонда зафиксирован на уровне 2,77 трлн тенге ежегодно в 2026-2028 годах, привлечение целевого трансферта не предусматривается», - добавил АзаматАмрин.Он отметил, что отказ от целевых трансфертов стал возможен благодаря новому Налоговому кодексу, который обеспечивает рост поступлений в бюджет и снижает зависимость от средств Национального фонда. При этом бюджетная политика будет строиться с соблюдением установленных ограничений по государственному долгу. На 2026 год дефицит республиканского бюджета запланирован на уровне 2,5% к ВВП, с поэтапным снижением до 0,9% в 2028 году. Одновременно предусмотрен рост бюджета развития: его объём увеличится с 2,0 трлн тенге в 2025 году до 2,9 трлн тенге в 2026 году. Эти средства направят на приоритетные проекты, отбираемые на основе планов развития государственных органов и регионов, а также их вклада в экономический рост.Изменены подходы к исполнению бюджета. Если ранее основной задачей считалось полное освоение средств, то теперь внимание сосредоточено на достижении конкретных результатов и оценке их эффективности. Введена возможность использования неосвоенных средств с начала следующего финансового года без уточнения бюджета, что повысит гибкость и оперативность управления финансами.Кроме того, повышен статус казначейства, которому предоставлено право управлять ликвидностью бюджетных средств. Теперь возможно временное привлечение свободных остатков местных бюджетов и организаций квазигосударственногосектора с возвратом в течение того же года.Как подчеркнул первый вице-министр, все принятые меры направлены на повышение устойчивости государственных финансов, прозрачность бюджетного процесса и эффективное использование государственных ресурсов.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1105088?lang=kk

Astana, November 13, 2025 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev received Ambassador of the Republic of Austria Andrea Bacher.During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on the issues of bilateral partnership, stressing the importance of further comprehensive development of Kazakh‑Austrian relations in the political, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres.They also noted the key role of the bilateral Intergovernmental Commission on Economic, Agricultural, Environmental, Industrial, Technical and Technological Cooperation and the Business Council in strengthening trade and investment ties between the two countries.In this context, the Kazakh Foreign Minister highlighted opportunities to deepen cooperation in the field of energy, mechanical engineering, the agro-industrial complex and infrastructure.In turn, Ambassador Bacher expressed the interest in maintaining dynamic bilateral and multilateral engagement between Kazakhstan and Austria.Concluding the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening mutually beneficial cooperation and active dialogue within the framework of upcoming visits and joint events.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1105054?lang=kk

Astana, November 13, 2025 – At the initiative of the French side, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held a telephone conversation with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic Jean-Noël Barrot.During the conversation, the parties exchanged views on issues of bilateral cooperation and emphasized the importance of further strengthening Kazakh-French relations based on mutual respect, trust, and constructive dialogue.The ministers discussed a wide range of areas of cooperation of mutual interest and expressed their readiness to further deepen the partnership between Astana and Paris.The interlocutors reaffirmed their commitment to developing political dialogue, maintaining regular contacts, and enhancing interagency cooperation. In particular, they reviewed the progress made in implementing the agreements reached following the state visit of Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to France in November 2024, as well as the meeting between the heads of state held in September 2025 in New York on the margins of the UN General Assembly.In conclusion, Minister Kosherbayev confirmed his readiness to pay an official visit to Paris and invited his French counterpart to visit Kazakhstan.France is one of Kazakhstan’s leading trade and investment partners. In 2024, bilateral trade turnover amounted to 4.22 billion US dollars (exports – 2.89 billion dollars, imports – 1.33 billion dollars), while the total volume of investments exceeded 20.4 billion US dollars.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1105005?lang=kk