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Astana, August 8, 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic, Georgios Gerapetritis.During the conversation, the ministers reviewed the current state and prospects of Kazakhstan-Greece cooperation, reaffirming their commitment to further strengthening political dialogue, expanding trade and economic ties, and enhancing cooperation in priority areas.Particular attention was devoted to ensuring the resilience of international energy supplies. In this context, the sides exchanged views on the situation surrounding the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), one of the key export routes for transporting Kazakh oil to global markets.Emphasizing the importance of the uninterrupted operation of the CPC infrastructure and the stable supply of oil to the European market, Yermek Kosherbayev stressed the need to ensure the safety of navigation and the freedom of maritime navigation, while underscoring the inadmissibility of any actions that could jeopardize the Consortium’s operations.Foreign Ministers reaffirmed their interest in further developing practical cooperation in the energy sector and expressed their readiness to strengthen the existing mechanisms of bilateral cooperation.Concluding the conversation, Minister Kosherbayev emphasized the importance of maintaining a regular political dialogue and continuing high-level contacts.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1271033?lang=ru

A Situation Center for providing students with dormitory accommodation has begun operations at QyzPUAt the initiative of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Akimat of Almaty city, the Situation Center for Providing Students with Dormitory Accommodation has traditionally opened ahead of the new academic year at the Kazakh National Women's Teacher Training University (QyzPU).The primary objective of the center, located in the university building at 142 Bogenbai Batyr Street, Almaty, is to provide prompt and effective support to students who have been unable to secure a place in a dormitory.Students who failed to reserve a room through university digital platforms or encountered difficulties during the check-in process can contact the Situation Center directly. The center's specialists promptly review each application and facilitate options for temporary housing in appropriate dormitories or partner organizations using the vacant places database.To ensure rapid service, 8 fully functional workstations have been organized at the center. Each workstation is equipped with modern computer hardware, access to digital databases, and a multi-channel communication system capable of handling up to 10 incoming calls simultaneously. This enables specialists to maintain continuous communication with local higher education institutions and dormitory administrations to resolve student issues without delay.Additionally, all necessary amenities have been provided within the center for students and visitors. It features a waiting and lounge area for applicants, a study corner, a coffee break area, as well as a conference room for conducting meetings and urgent briefings.Address of the Situation Center: 142 Bogenbai Batyr Street, AlmatyContact Numbers:+7 700 255 14 43+7 700 950 95 28+7 727 237 01 70Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/1271009?lang=ru

Laboratories, certification bodies, and inspection organizations in Kazakhstan have begun to undergo part of their mandatory assessments remotely. The National Accreditation Center of the CTRM MTI RK has already conducted 32 remote assessments, confirming that the digital format allows maintaining a high level of objectivity, independence, and quality of procedures. The transition to remote assessment has become the next stage in the digitalization of the national accreditation system. The new mechanism reduces time and organizational costs for businesses, lowers the administrative burden, and contributes to more efficient use of public resources. At the same time, the key principles of accreditation remain unchanged, such as independence, competence, and reliability of results. As experts note, in 2026, remote assessment is being conducted in a pilot mode during the second scheduled assessments. As early as 2027, the National Accreditation Center plans to expand the practice and extend the remote format to all scheduled assessments. At the same time, conducting assessments in a remote format is not mandatory. This mechanism is applied only to accreditation entities that meet the established criteria and have the necessary technical capabilities for remote interaction. To implement the new format, the Center has developed a set of methodological documents, including the working instruction «Remote Assessment», recommendations for assessors, and a feedback questionnaire for accreditation entities. This will ensure a unified, transparent, and clear approach to conducting remote assessments, as well as improve the mechanism based on practical experience and feedback from process participants.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1270748?lang=ru

The Concept of Anti-Corruption Policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2022–2026 identifies as one of the priority areas the formation of an anti-corruption culture in society, principles of integrity, increasing legal literacy of citizens, as well as strengthening sustainable intolerance to any manifestations of corruption.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1270705?lang=ru

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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issagaliyev held meeting with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for International Multilateral Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Rassi.During the conversation, the parties positively noted the dynamic development of Kazakh-Saudi relations, based on the principles of friendship and mutually beneficial partnership.Particular attention was paid to cooperation between Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia within international and regional organizations, including the coordination of approaches and mutual support for the two countries’ initiatives in multilateral fora.The parties also reviewed the schedule of upcoming bilateral engagements at the high and highest levels, emphasizing the importance of achieving concrete agreements and practical outcomes.Following the meeting, the parties agreed to maintain an active and constructive dialogue between the foreign ministries of the two countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1270752?lang=ru

Ankara, 5 August 2026 – During his working visit to Ankara, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issagaliyev held negotiations with Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye Ayşe Berris Ekinci and Musa Kulaklıkaya.During the meetings, special attention was paid to opportunities for further strengthening relations based on an enhanced strategic partnership, covering a wide range of political, trade-economic, and cultural-humanitarian fields.The parties exchanged views on the progress of bilateral and multilateral cooperation between Kazakhstan and Türkiye, as well as current issues on the regional agenda, and outlined concrete steps to implement the agreements reached at the high and highest levels.Ways to develop cooperation within international platforms, including the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Organization of Turkic States, were discussed.Following the meetings, the sides reaffirmed their commitment to continuing effective cooperation on a systematic basis in the discussed areas.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1270184?lang=ru

The Trade Committee of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan has summarized the results of its work for the first half of 2026. During the meeting, the results of measures to stabilize prices for socially significant food products were reviewed, as well as the effectiveness of the work of territorial departments.Thanks to the systematic work carried out, the growth rate of prices for socially significant goods in the country has significantly decreased compared to the same period — by 4.6 percent.This was achieved by strengthening state control, expanding the list of goods under monitoring, as well as support measures for domestic producers.A total of 3,907 administrative cases were registered, of which 2,391 are related to exceeding the permissible trade markup. As a result of the work of regional commissions, 2,322 violations were identified, and 164 inefficient intermediaries were eliminated from supply chains.In addition, as part of control measures, more than 46.5 thousand illegally imported eggs were seized, digital food vouchers were introduced, as well as price monitoring for 31 commodity items. 132 agricultural fairs were organized weekly. The modernization of 25 trade markets and the strengthening of executive discipline for the timely provision of information are under special control.At the same time, following the results of June, a decrease in the effectiveness of price control work was noted in certain regions.The work of Atyrau and North Kazakhstan regions in the field of state control was criticized. In particular, in the Atyrau region, only 12 violations were identified in the first half of the year, which indicates insufficient effectiveness of control activities. In addition, since the beginning of the year, not a single inefficient intermediary has been eliminated from the market in Abai, Aktobe, Karaganda, Zhambyl, Turkestan regions and the city of Astana.«We do not need meetings held for the sake of reporting. We need a concrete result — identifying violations, eliminating inefficient intermediaries from the market, and preventing unjustified price increases remain our main tasks», — emphasized Yernur Zhautykov, Chairman of the Trade Committee, outlining strict requirements for the quality of control work.Following the results of the board meeting, it was instructed to complete the modernization of trade markets by the end of 2026. The main priorities for the second half of the year are maintaining price stability, developing small "near-home" fairs, as well as implementing the digital food voucher project.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1270158?lang=ru

According to the National Product Catalog, as of August 2026, over 29 million product items are registered in the registry. The largest share of registered product cards belongs to clothing and everyday goods.An analysis of the distribution by OKTRU categories in the National Product Catalog shows a clear leadership of two industries. Clothing and everyday goods rank first by a wide margin – over 8 million registered cards in this category, which accounts for a significant portion of the entire catalog. In second place are vehicles and transport equipment – over 2 million products, followed by equipment and materials for engineering systems – over 1 million cards.The top 10 also includes construction products, furniture and interior items, food and beverages, building materials, jewelry, machinery and equipment, as well as printed products.This distribution reflects the structure of the Kazakhstani consumer goods market and confirms the demand for the NPC primarily among manufacturers and importers of mass-market goods – segments with the most dynamic turnover and a high need for product traceability.The National Product Catalog (NPC) is a centralized state database containing information on all goods produced and imported in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The mandatory use of the NPC as a unified state product reference book is enshrined in the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 215-VIII dated July 18, 2025.Each product in the catalog is assigned a unique identification code NTIN – a 13-digit number used at all stages of the product life cycle: during production, import, storage, sale, issuance of electronic invoices, and in the operation of cash registers. The code is issued free of charge and is valid indefinitely.As of July 1, 2026, the transitional period for implementing NPC requirements for the last category of market participants – small and micro-business entities, including convenience stores – has ended. As of today, all categories of trading participants – from large importers and manufacturers to small retail outlets – are required to use it as a unified product reference book.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1270147?lang=ru

The Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan held a meeting aimed at improving the quality of tax and customs audits and preventing errors during their implementation. The meeting was part of the Ministry of Finance's proactive efforts to improve law enforcement practices and develop unified approaches, which will reduce the number of violations and enhance the effectiveness of state control. The event, chaired by Vice Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Birzhanov, took place on August 3, 2026, at the State Revenue Committee. The agenda focused on the quality of tax and customs audits, as well as the results of their appeals. The event was held via videoconference with the participation of employees of the State Revenue Committee's central office and territorial divisions directly conducting tax and customs audits. As part of the Ministry of Finance's proactive efforts, special attention was paid to preventing systemic errors and improving audit practices. The main goal of the meeting was to develop unified approaches to the application of tax and customs legislation, as well as to eliminate the causes that lead to the cancellation of audit results. Serik Aisin, Director of the Appeals Department of the Ministry of Finance, presented an analysis of the most common violations identified during the review of complaints by the Appeals Commission. Issues related to settlements with unreliable taxpayers, the application of tax and customs legislation, and the classification of goods were discussed. Participants paid special attention to the correct application of the provisions of the new Tax Code, which entered into force on January 1, 2026, including amendments aimed at simplifying the VAT refund procedure. The application of new VAT refund rules was also discussed. Representatives of the State Revenue Committee reported on measures taken to improve the quality of audits, including the use of judicial review, streamlining the procedure for reviewing taxpayers' written arguments based on preliminary audit results, and implementing automated mechanisms for monitoring the sequence of actions, adhering to procedural deadlines, and recording the stages of document delivery in accordance with the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Code. Summing up the meeting, the Deputy Minister of Finance noted that improving the quality of audit activities is impossible without systematic efforts to develop auditors' professional competencies, regular training, and organizational and motivational events. Such meetings contribute to the prevention of violations, a reduction in the number of errors during tax and customs audits, the development of uniform law enforcement practices, and increased protection of taxpayers' rights.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/1270100?lang=ru

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As of July 1, 2026, the population of the Abay Region amounted to 592.9 thousand people, including 374.3 thousand urban residents (63,1%) and 218,6 thousand rural residents (36,9%). Compared to the beginning of 2026, the population decreased by 2,8 thousand people, or 0.5%.Natural Population ChangeOverall, in the Abay Region, the natural population increase for January–June 2026 amounted to 1079 people, which is 16.1% lower compared to January–June 2025 (1286 people). The overall rate of natural increase was 3.67 per 1000 population.According to civil registration records provided by the civil registry offices, the number of births for January–June 2026 totaled 3683, which is 6.9% lower than during the corresponding period of 2025 (3956 births). The crude birth rate amounted to 12.53 births per 1000 population.During the reporting period, the number of deaths totaled 2604 people, which is 0.5% less than in January–June 2025 (2670 deaths). The crude death rate amounted to 8.86 deaths per 1000 population.In January–June 2026, 23 deaths of infants under one year of age were registered in the region, which is 17.9% lower compared to the corresponding period of 2025 (28 infant deaths). The infant mortality rate amounted to 6.24 per 1000 live births.Population MigrationAccording to data provided by the migration service authorities, in January–June 2026 the number of people arriving in the region amounted to 15891 , while the number of people leaving the region totaled 19795. As a result of external and internal migration, the migration decrease amounted to 3904 people.The main external migration exchange occurred with CIS countries. The number of arrivals from CIS countries amounted to 55 people, or 64,7% of the total number of migrants, while the number of departures amounted to 49 people, or 92.45%. The majority of arrivals and departures involved the Russian Federation.Migration with non-CIS countries resulted in a positive balance: 30 people arrived in the region, while 4 people left. Most arrivals came from China, while most departures were to Germany.Regarding interregional migration, the number of arrivals amounted to 7275 people, while departures totaled 11211 people, resulting in a negative migration balance of 3936 people.______________________________________________________________________________________________________Methodological explanationsThe natural growth rate is the difference between the total fertility and mortality rates.The total fertility rate is an indicator that determines the intensity of childbearing in relation to the entire population. Represents the ratio of the total number of live births during the period to the average population. As a rule, it is calculated per 1000 population.The total mortality rate is an indicator that determines the intensity of mortality of the population. Represents the ratio of the total number of deaths during the period to the average population. As a rule, it is calculated per 1000 population.The infant mortality rate is an indicator that determines the mortality rate of children under the age of one year. It is calculated by the ratio of the number of deaths under the age of 1 to the number of live births. The infant mortality rate is calculated per 1,000 live births.Population migration -   the   movement  of people (migrants) across the borders of certain regions with a change of residence.Migrant - a person who commits a migration with change of residence.Number of arrivals -    the   number of people who have entered into the region because of its limits during the reporting period.Number of departures - the number of people who left the region outside of its boundaries during the reporting period. www.stat.gov.kz / Official statistics / By industry / Demographic statistics Head of the  Division of social and demographic statistics:S.KondratyevaТеl. +7 (7222) 36 25 49 Address:180000, c.Semeyst.Mangilik el, 25 © Bureau of National statistics Agencies for Strategic planning and reforms of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/1269702?lang=ru

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