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МНЭ, Национальный банк и АРРФР продолжают серию кустовых совещаний по разъяснению Программы совместных действий на 2026–2028 годыПродолжается серия онлайн-совещаний, посвящённых реализации Программы совместных действий Правительства, Национального банка и АРРФР, рассчитанной на 2026–2028 годы и направленной на макроэкономическую стабильность и повышение благосостояния населения. Очередные ВКС-совещания были проведены для Павлодарской, Восточно-Казахстанской, Западно-Казахстанской, Атырауской, Актюбинской, Мангистауской областей и области Абай. Участникам представили ключевые направления программы: развитие несырьевых отраслей, повышение производительности труда, технологическое обновление и цифровизацию экономики. Ежегодно планируется запуск свыше 100 инвестиционных проектов в обрабатывающей промышленности и АПК, а также продолжение реализации 17 крупных проектов высокого передела в металлургии, машиностроении, нефтегазохимии и АПК.Банки второго уровня и холдинг «Байтерек» станут основными источниками кредитования реального сектора, а также ключевыми каналами финансирования точек роста экономики и лидеров отраслей. Байтерек, трансформированный в национальный инвестиционный холдинг, сосредоточится на 15–20 системообразующих проектах с наибольшим мультипликативным эффектом. Приоритетными направлениями финансирования определены ГМК, машиностроение, энергетика, инфраструктура, туризм, АПК, пищевая промышленность, химия, нефтегазохимия, агрохимия и производство стройматериалов. В портфеле проектов на 2026 год 42% приходится на химию и нефтегазохимию, 19,6% - на транспорт и логистику, 12,1% - на энергетику, 7,1% - на ГМК, 6,4% - на АПК и пищевую промышленность. Для обеспечения финансирования в 2026 году предусмотрено выделение до 1 трлн тенге бюджетных средств.Министерства сельского хозяйства и промышленности и строительства уже приступили к формированию точек роста и ниш с высоким потенциалом импортозамещения. Только в аграрной сфере отобрано более 200 проектов на сумму 4 трлн тенге. Эти проекты, совместно с акиматами, будут анализироваться холдингом «Байтерек» с учётом финансовой устойчивости и управленческого качества компаний.Особый интерес у представителей акиматов вызвала программа «Заказ на инвестиции», запуск которой намечен на следующий год. Участники выразили готовность более детально изучить её механизмы и запросили дополнительные разъяснения - их интересовали условия кредитования, принципы формирования пула проектов и критерии отбора. Также предложено организовать отдельные встречи с Байтереком для предметного обсуждения деталей программы.Для упрощения доступа предпринимателей к мерам поддержки и обеспечения получения всех ключевых услуг в режиме единого окна будут открыты фронт-офисы на базе филиалов фонда «Даму». Их концепция уже утверждена. Специалисты фронт-офисов будут консультировать по всем продуктовым линейкам холдинга «Байтерек», проводить первичный отбор проектов и помогать в подготовке стартового пакета документов. Таким образом предприниматели смогут получать комплексную поддержку в одном месте. В настоящее время проводится обучение сотрудников региональных филиалов фонда «Даму».Национальный банк подробно разъяснил направления своей работы в рамках Программы. Основной акцент делается на снижении рисков в потребительском кредитовании и стимулировании банковского кредитования бизнеса. Программа предусматривает расширение применения цифрового тенге в бюджетных расчетах и социальных выплатах, что повысит адресность и прозрачность распределения государственных средств.В следующем году АРРФР продолжит реализацию пруденциальных мер для увеличения кредитования бизнеса. В целом будут приняты меры, направленные на максимальное вовлечение ресурсов банков в кредитование реального сектора.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1117181?lang=kk

This year, the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection of the Abay Region of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan identified violations related to consumer fraud and held nine entrepreneurs accountable under Article 190-1 of the Administrative Code. These violations include underweighting, underweighting, short-changing, misleading consumers about the properties or quality of goods, and other types of deception. As a result, the entrepreneurs paid fines totaling 452,000 tenge.Furthermore, five entrepreneurs were fined 108,000 tenge for the lack of a "consumer corner" in their retail outlets."It can be said that this year the department has systematically worked to protect consumer rights, particularly under Article 190 of the Administrative Code. For example, we held accountable an entrepreneur who refused to return or exchange goods. "Fourteen entrepreneurs were also fined 479,000 tenge for failing to provide a written response to a consumer complaint," said Abay Serikhan Nurtazin, head of the regional Department of Trade and Consumer Protection.Since the beginning of the year, the department has received 1,041 complaints regarding consumer rights protection. Over the past 11 months, department specialists have provided consumers with refunds totaling 36.1 million tenge.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1117129?lang=kk

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Brussels, December 1, 2025 – During his visit to Brussels, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held a meeting with European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela.The parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and the European Union, as well as interregional interaction between the EU and Central Asia.Special attention was paid to the outcomes of the high-level meetings held in Samarkand in April and in Tashkent in November. European Commissioner Síkela briefed the Kazakh side on the key agreements reached during these events, including the launch of new regional projects aimed at improving logistics, digital infrastructure, and the modernization of port capacities and highways along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (“Middle Corridor”).The initiatives presented at the forums are expected to contribute to the development of multimodal logistics, the acceleration of transport flows, and the digitalization of procedures along this route. In particular, the EU plans to invest 45 million euros in the modernization of the Aktau port and 150 million euros in the reconstruction of highways in Kazakhstan. The Commissioner emphasized that the European Union considers Kazakhstan a key partner in ensuring a sustainable transport architecture in the region.Minister Kosherbayev welcomed the results of the recent Economic and Investment Forums in Uzbekistan, noting Kazakhstan’s intention to actively participate in the practical implementation of the agreements reached.“We attach particular importance to further expanding our cooperation with the European Union in the fields of critical raw materials, transport and logistics, digital innovation, agriculture, education, and water management. In this regard, we welcome the start of negotiations on December 2 in Brussels on agreements regarding visa facilitation for Kazakh citizens and readmission”, noted the Minister.The parties also agreed to maintain a regular dialogue to monitor project implementation and explore new avenues of cooperation.Following the meeting, the Kazakh Foreign Minister and the EU Commissioner reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening political dialogue, economic cooperation, and mutual support for initiatives that contribute to the stability and prosperity of Central Asia and Europe.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1116730?lang=kk

Brussels, December 1, 2025 – The 22nd meeting of the Kazakhstan – European Union Cooperation Council was held in Brussels under the chairmanship of Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev and the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas.The event carried special significance as it took place on the eve of the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA) between Kazakhstan and the European Union and its member states.The parties reviewed the results of a decade of strategic partnership between Astana and Brussels and exchanged views on its future development.It was reaffirmed that economic relations continue to be the key engine of cooperation. The European Union remains Kazakhstan’s largest trading and investment partner. In 2024, bilateral trade reached nearly 50 billion US dollars, while the total inflow of European investment amounted to 200 billion US dollars. More than 4,000 companies with European participation operate in the country. The Kazakh side expressed its readiness to further diversify trade, emphasizing the importance of expanding access for domestic agricultural products to the EU market.Significant attention was devoted to the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (the Middle Corridor). Given the transformation of global supply chains, the parties reaffirmed the strategic importance of this route as a reliable and sustainable link between Europe and Asia. Kazakhstan declared its willingness to deepen cooperation with the EU and regional partners to further advance this corridor.A separate discussion was held on cooperation in the fields of green and digital transformation. The parties expressed their intention to further develop this promising area, which simultaneously contributes to the modernization of Kazakhstan’s economy and the industrial resilience of Europe.Participants also underscored the importance of interparliamentary cooperation, noting the successful 22nd meeting of the Kazakhstan-EU Parliamentary Cooperation Committee held in Brussels in November of this year.Special emphasis was placed on expanding people-to-people contacts. The parties welcomed the launch of negotiations on December 2, 2025 in Brussels on agreements regarding visa facilitation for Kazakh citizens and readmission. This step will significantly contribute to strengthening humanitarian ties, expanding opportunities for students, scholars, and professionals, and enhancing citizen mobility.In the context of interregional cooperation, particular emphasis was placed on the historic decision adopted at the first Central Asia – EU Summit held in Samarkand in April 2025, where the format was officially elevated to a strategic partnership.During the meeting, the heads of delegations noted that Kazakhstan and the European Union have built a mature, resilient, and future-oriented partnership. Over the years, the EPCA, which covers 29 key areas of interaction, has proven its relevance and durability, serving as a solid foundation for cooperation and strengthening mutual trust.At the conclusion of the meeting, Minister Kosherbayev and EU High Representative Kallas reaffirmed both sides’ commitment to further strengthening political dialogue, developing trade and investment, enhancing regional connectivity, and deepening cooperation in the humanitarian sphere.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1116745?lang=kk

Since the beginning of the heating period of 2025-2026, which started on October 1, 2025, 85 fires have been registered in the Kostanay region. Due to timely preventive measures and the active work of civil protection authorities, the situation remains stable.The main causes of fires are violations of the rules for the installation and operation of electrical equipment, improper installation and use of heating furnaces, careless handling of fire, as well as other and unidentified causes.A set of preventive measuresTo increase the level of fire safety, the Department of Emergency Situations of Kostanay region is implementing a Plan for preventive work in the residential sector for the heating period of 2025-2026.As part of the second stage of the fire safety month, a repeated 100% house-to-house inspection of socially vulnerable segments of the population was carried out.For reference:7,429 families are registered, including:3,165 large families,1,049 single pensioners,1,424 representatives of low mobility groups of the population,290 orphaned children.Types of heating:2,334 — central,3,261 — solid fuel,1,834 — gas.During the rounds, the basic rules of fire safety were explained to residents, QR codes with instructional videos were handed over, briefings and preventive conversations were conducted.Information work and public educationTo raise public awareness, the Emergency Department sends weekly SMS messages through the 112 number with reminders about the safe operation of heating systems. Audio clips and information messages about the rules of fire safety in everyday life are broadcast daily on TV and radio channels.Special attention is paid to the education of children and adolescents. Classroom hours and thematic classes on the safe handling of fire and household appliances were held in all educational organizations of the region.This year, 65,192 copies of visual materials aimed at preventing children's pranks with fire have been distributed. Conducted:1,139 interactive and open lessons (85,380 students enrolled),1,962 briefings,3,225 lectures and talks (over 104,000 students were enrolled).As part of the popularization of the profession of a rescuer and firefighter, 421 excursions to the Department's museum and fire stations were organized. Children are taught the rules of fire safety and the procedure for dealing with a fire.For practical skills training, 1,341 evacuation trainings were organized, in which more than 63,764 people took part.Support for socially vulnerable families and work with organizationsExplanatory work was carried out with the heads of organizations serving multi-family residential buildings to prevent unauthorized persons from accessing basements and attics.With the participation of local executive bodies and volunteers, the Department provided targeted assistance to socially vulnerable families. Done:cleaning of 3,786 chimneys,repair of 186 furnaces,replacement of electrical wiring in 121 houses,installation of 2,051 carbon monoxide sensors.Additionally, informational videos and materials were produced and posted, which were widely covered in the media and social networks.The Department of Emergency Situations of Kostanay region continues to actively work to prevent fires, improve the safety culture among the population and create safe living conditions during the heating period.The Akimat of Kostanay region urges residents to comply with fire safety rules and timely check the serviceability of heating devices.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1116545?lang=kk

At the latest inflation stabilization meeting, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin on Saturday, current and upcoming measures to curb food prices in December were discussed.Three weeks of November passed with no price increases for socially important food products. December and the traditional season of increased consumer demand lie ahead. Meeting participants discussed a set of measures necessary to ensure stable prices and the availability of high-demand products on supermarket shelves and markets.Expanding the List of Socially Important ProductsThe Trade Committee of the Ministry of Trade and Integration has prepared a draft to temporarily expand the list of socially important food products to include those with the highest price volatility. The document is currently being approved. Detailed discussions with the business community and the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs are planned for the near future.Regional Fairs and the Bereke Fest CampaignAgricultural fairs continue in the regions: over 5,000 such events have been held this year, and they will continue every weekend.In December, the national Bereke Fest campaign will once again be held in partnership with retail chains. In addition, local akimats (government offices) are organizing pre-New Year fairs to ensure a wide selection of goods at affordable prices.Working with Food ImportersConsidering the high seasonal demand for imported products, the Trade Committee has formed a pool of major importers and suppliers of food products. Meetings with them will be held soon to discuss price stability for the most popular products in December.At the end of the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister instructed the Ministry of Trade and Integration, in conjunction with the akimats, to ensure continuous price monitoring and promptly respond to any changes.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1116263?lang=kk

Wholesale suppliers of goods to the Karaganda region, Milk Group LLC and Dep Plus LLC, inflated the trade markup on butter by 22.6% and 26.3%. Sultan Kamal LLC sold 2.5% fat kefir with a 43.2% markup, and Kadomets LLC sold Category C1 chicken eggs with a 25% markup. Er-Ai 2012 LLC increased the established markup on buckwheat by 12%.Vegetable suppliers Nadirov LLC and Marsh LLC inflated the markup on potatoes to retail chains by 5% and 20%, respectively. As a result, the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the Karaganda Region brought all these retailers to administrative responsibility under Article 204-4 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Since the beginning of the year, 155 retailers have been held administratively liable in the Karaganda region as part of state oversight. Of these, 142 unjustifiably inflated markups on socially important food products, 10 were found to have price discrepancies, and three failed to comply with retail store operating hours. As a result, 40 entrepreneurs were issued warnings, and 115 were fined over 5 million tenge.To prevent unjustified price increases on socially important products and eliminate ineffective intermediary chains, a regional commission to investigate intermediary schemes is operating in the region. In accordance with its operating procedure, the commission closely collaborates with other government agencies."To identify unjustified price increases, we, together with the Department of State Revenue, regularly analyze electronic invoices from key market participants and, as part of this collaboration, constantly monitor the movement of goods from the manufacturer to the supermarket shelf," said Abzal Rakhymbayev, Head of the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection of the Karaganda Region.Since the beginning of the year, the commission has held 57 meetings. As a result, five large retail chains and 32 wholesale suppliers have been held administratively liable. According to the department's monitoring data, Karaganda entrepreneurs most often unjustifiably increase markups on groceries, with 81 instances identified since the beginning of the year. Vegetables are second with 51 instances.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1116230?lang=kk

Since the beginning of the year, the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection in the Karaganda Region has received 2,528 complaints about consumer rights violations. Residents of the region most frequently complained about household services, including cosmetics, furniture manufacturing, car and appliance repair, and housing and utilities."Since the beginning of 2025, the regional department has conducted 36 unscheduled inspections on consumer rights issues. As a result, 16 administrative fines have been imposed on entrepreneurs who violated consumer rights, and 10 warnings have been issued. A total of 84,241,047 tenge have been returned to consumers since the beginning of the year," reported Abzal Rakhymbaev, Head of the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection in the Karaganda Region.Furthermore, during the first 10 months of 2025, the department acted as a third party in 24 lawsuits related to consumer rights protection. In November, the department reviewed a collective complaint from city residents regarding the quality of entrance cleaning services and the actions of the individual entrepreneur providing the service. During the inspection, specialists determined that consumers were provided with incorrect information about the actual service provider, and the contract termination procedure was not followed.Since the rights of more than 10 citizens were violated in a single matter, the department filed a pre-trial claim in accordance with Article 5, Section 8 of the Law "On the Protection of Consumer Rights."On November 4, the service provider was sent demands to terminate the contract, stop charging residents who refused the service, and provide accurate information about the service provider. According to the official response dated November 6, the contract was terminated, and all charges ceased as of December 1. Thus, the department fully restored the citizens' rights through pre-trial proceedings.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1116235?lang=kk

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On November 29, 2025, an agricultural fair was held in Kostanay at the City Center, bringing together producers from 14 districts of the region and the cities of Kostanay and Rudny. More than 90 businesses presented fresh produce totaling over 332 tons, offering residents affordable prices and a wide selection.A total of 38 tons of meat products were sold, including 14.7 tons of beef at 3,000-3,200 tenge per kilogram, 6.7 tons of horse meat at 3,000 tenge, 4 tons of pork at 2,200-2,500 tenge, 1.5 tons of lamb at 2,700-3,000 tenge, and 11.4 tons of poultry at 900 tenge per kilogram.Flour enjoyed steady demand, selling 39 tons, with first-grade flour priced at 160 tenge per kilogram and premium flour at 200 tenge. Pasta sold at 13 tons at 260 tenge per kilogram. Also sold were 144,000 chicken eggs at 450 tenge per dozen.Potatoes sold at 55 tons at 150 tenge per kilogram, and fruits and vegetables at 84 tons, including carrots at 150 tenge and cabbage at 90 tenge per kilogram. Sunflower oil sold at 6.5 tons at 660 tenge per liter was also sold.Additionally, nine types of socially important products, totaling 25.3 tons, were offered to residents from the stabilization fund, providing essential goods at competitive prices.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1115701?lang=kk

Today, an agricultural fair featuring agricultural producers from the Karaganda region was held at the Global City shopping center in Karaganda to celebrate Republic Day. More than 90 agricultural producers from seven rural districts and processing plants from cities in the region presented their products at the fair, at prices 10-15% below the market average.In total, agricultural producers delivered over 156 tons of agricultural products to the fair, including: 56 tons of meat, 48 tons of potatoes, 18 tons of vegetables, 16 tons of dairy products, 6 tons of fish and fish products, 180,000 chicken eggs, and 12 tons of other products.The products delivered by the region's agricultural producers will allow residents and visitors to purchase fresh produce at affordable prices and replenish their winter supplies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1115702?lang=kk

In the West Kazakhstan Region, holding weekly fairs for city residents with the participation of agricultural producers has become a good tradition. Today, local authorities held another fair on M. Ikhsanova Street. Producers from the city and districts of the region participated in the fair.Rural producers brought a wide range of meat products (beef, horse meat, pork, and lamb) to the city residents. For example, beef and horse meat were sold starting from 2,700 tenge.Farmers presented poultry products, including chicken, duck, and turkey. Sausage, dairy products, confectionery, and fish products were available in a wide variety and of excellent quality.Residents had the opportunity to purchase winter vegetable supplies at affordable prices.According to the schedule approved by local executive authorities, the fairs will be held until the end of December 2025 at two locations: M. Ikhsanova Street and in the village of Zachagansk.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1115703?lang=kk

Today, a fair of agricultural produce from the Karmakshy and Shieli districts was held in Kyzylorda. The fair, which started at 8:00 AM, offered residents natural, high-quality produce produced by the district's workers at prices 15-30% below market prices.Over 88 tons of produce from the Shieli district were delivered to the fair for residents. Specifically, over 20 tons of rice, 10 tons of melons, 25 tons of vegetables, 30 tons of potatoes, over 2 tons of meat and dairy products, 2 tons of groceries, as well as melons, tomatoes, cabbage, fish, meat, and dairy products were delivered to the fair from the Karmakshy district in 45 vehicles. Specifically, 25 tons of rice, 80 tons of melons, 2 tons of fruit, and 1 ton of meat were provided.Farmers offered their produce to residents at competitive prices. Rice sold at the fair for 370 tenge/kg, beef for 2,500/2,900 tenge/kg, horse meat for 2,300 tenge/kg, potatoes for 180 tenge/kg, carrots for 200 tenge/kg, onions for 110 tenge/kg, cabbage for 150 tenge/kg, tomatoes for 350 tenge/kg, fish for 1,300 tenge/kg, cottage cheese for 2,500 tenge/kg, and watermelon and melon for 150 tenge/kg.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1115700?lang=kk

In the face of rapid environmental and climate change, Kazakhstan is strengthening environmental protection measures and modernizing its environmental regulatory system. To improve environmental quality and minimize risks to the population, the Technical Regulation and Metrology Committee of the Ministry of Industry and Trade has approved a number of new standards aimed at supporting the implementation of the Strategy for Achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2060.The adopted documents define modern requirements for waste management, adaptation to climate change, emission reduction, and the transition to a circular economy and rational resource use.Key approved standards1. ST RK ST RK 4022-2025 "Waste. Waste Management. Requirements for Low-Waste Technologies." This standard establishes requirements for the regulation of low-waste and conventionally referred to as "zero-waste" technologies for managing production and consumption waste, as well as the directions and principles for creating zero-waste technologies. This standard will become an important tool in the transition to low-waste and zero-waste technologies, ensuring sustainable development and environmental protection.2. ST RK ISO/TS 14092-2025 "Adaptation to Climate Change. Requirements and Guidance for Adaptation Planning for Local Authorities and Communities," which describes a step-by-step process for tailoring a local adaptation plan to the climatic, ecological, and social conditions of each specific case.3. ST RK ISO 14068-1 "Climate Change Management. Transition to Net Zero. Part 1: Carbon Neutrality" and ST RK IWA 42 "Guidance on Carbon Neutrality." They create a framework for responsible emissions management and the implementation of science-based climate solutions. The new standards establish unified approaches and principles for all participants—environmental and analytical organizations, national and regional environmental monitoring centers, and environmental organizations.4. ST RK 4013-2025 "Circular Economy. Measurement and Evaluation of Circular Economy Performance."5. ST RK 4012-2025 "Circular Economy. Vocabulary, Principles, and Implementation Guidelines."6. ST RK ISO 4789-2025 "Guidelines for Wastewater Treatment and Reuse in Thermal Power Plants." This document aims to reduce water consumption by thermal power plants and mitigate their negative environmental impact. The standard requires the implementation of modern treatment technologies, including membrane, biological, and chemical ones.The adoption of new environmental standards strengthens Kazakhstan's position in global climate policy and creates a foundation for sustainable development, mitigating environmental risks and supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1115699?lang=kk

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