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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Karabalyk district is confidently completing 11 months of 2025, demonstrating stable development of key sectors of the economy. Financial indicators, the pace of agricultural production, the renovation of infrastructure and the implementation of significant social projects indicate positive dynamics and a good foundation for the future.This year, the district's budget amounted to 7 billion tenge. In its structure, a significant share is taken by transfers: 3.4 billion — republican, 3 billion — regional. However, the main indicator of economic activity was the over-fulfillment of the plan for own income.In January–November, the district received 2.9 billion tenge of revenue with a plan of 2.6 billion tenge. The execution amounted to 111.8%, which indicates an increase in tax revenues and an increase in the efficiency of financial flow management.Small and medium-sized businesses: almost every entrepreneur is in businessEntrepreneurial activity in the Karabalyk district remains high. To date, 1,418 SMEs have been registered here, and 99% of them actually work. This is one of the best indicators in the region, which confirms the favorable business climate.Small businesses continue to play an important role in providing employment and generating revenue for the budget, being the backbone of the local economy.Agriculture: productivity gains and investmentsThe agricultural sector has traditionally remained the leading one in the structure of the regional economy. This year, sowing operations covered 297.1 thousand hectares. Grain and leguminous crops were planted on an area of 194.5 thousand hectares, slightly less than in 2024, but the emphasis was on diversification.Special attention was paid to the expansion of areas under oilseed crops: their volume increased by 28%, reaching 73.3 thousand hectares. Fodder areas were also increased to 5.4 thousand hectares.The harvesting campaign has been completed completely and has brought tangible results. The average yield was 19.5 hundredweight per hectare, exceeding last year's figure. The gross grain harvest reached 379.3 thousand tons, which was a significant success for the region.In addition to seasonal work, investment activity is developing in the industry. Two major projects were launched in 2025.:construction of a workshop for the production of meat and bone meal with a capacity of up to 15 tons per day, the project cost is 680 million tenge;creation of a production complex for the production of mixed feed and silos for the storage of raw materials with a capacity of 108 thousand tons per year. Investments — 1.5 billion tenge.Both projects are focused on creating new jobs and strengthening the processing sector.Infrastructure: new networks appear in villagesStable development of the district is impossible without strengthening the engineering infrastructure. Last year, the construction of distribution networks was completed in six settlements — Mikhaylovka, Boskole, Station, Voroshilovka, Priuralsky and Lesnoy.In parallel, work is underway to prepare for winter. More than 600 meters of heating mains have been replaced in Svyatoslavka, Nauchny and Station — this will ensure stable heat supply during the heating season.Installation of block-modular boiler houses for social institutions has been completed in Toguzak. A similar facility in Svyatoslavka is being prepared for delivery.Roads: repairs on key sectionsThe road infrastructure, as one of the strategic areas, has also been developed. In 2025, repairs were carried out at two important sites:from S. Peschanoe to Slavenka village (17 km),from Novotroitskoye village to Magnai station (15.6 km).This will improve transport accessibility, reduce travel time, and increase safety for residents of the area.Construction and housing: new houses and social facilitiesIn the field of housing construction, the construction of nine semi—detached houses has been completed - a total of 18 modern apartments with a total area of more than 1,500 square meters. meters.Work was also actively carried out in education: 300 million tenge was allocated for the modernization of institutions, of which 250 million were funds from the Kazakhstan Khalqyna Fund. This will allow updating the material and technical base of schools and improving the quality of education.A major prospect: relocation of the Border Troops training centerOne of the key events of next year may be the deployment of a border guard training center in the Karabalyk district, which is planned to be transferred from the Akmola region.More than 60 families of teachers and military personnel are expected to arrive, as well as the annual arrival of over 1,000 military personnel for training. This will become a powerful incentive for the development of social, educational and commercial infrastructure, as well as increase the demand for housing and services.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1118535?lang=kk

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Vienna, December 3, 2025 – During his visit to Vienna, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held a meeting with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi.The Kazakh Foreign Minister briefed his interlocutor on Kazakhstan’s plans for the development of the national nuclear industry and the construction of nuclear power plants, highlighting the importance of fulfilling the strategic task of achieving carbon neutrality. He emphasized that partnership with the IAEA, including the expansion of the contractual and legal framework, is one of the priorities of Kazakhstan’s foreign policy, and underscored the Agency’s key role in maintaining the global security architecture and strengthening the international non-proliferation regime.Minister Kosherbayev expressed gratitude to the IAEA Director General for the Agency’s continuous support across all areas of cooperation with Kazakhstan, drawing attention to the importance of further work on developing human capital and ensuring the presence of Kazakh citizens in key positions within the Agency. The Kazakh diplomat stressed Kazakhstan’s significant role in initiating and promoting the agenda aimed at restoring the sovereign equality of member states in the IAEA.Director General Grossi highlighted Kazakhstan’s particular contribution and important initiatives in the peaceful use of nuclear energy – from plans to build nuclear power plants and develop nuclear medicine to the successful operation of the IAEA Low Enriched Uranium Bank in Ust-Kamenogorsk. He expressed the Agency’s readiness to provide comprehensive support to Kazakhstan at all stages of the NPP construction project and proposed developing and signing a Cooperation Roadmap covering other key areas of interaction.The implementation of IAEA Technical Cooperation Programme projects in Kazakhstan received high praise, including those aimed at developing innovative nuclear technologies for cancer treatment, enhancing agricultural efficiency, and rehabilitating the territory of the former Semipalatinsk nuclear test site.Following the meeting, Kazakhstan and the IAEA reaffirmed their mutual interest and readiness to further expand and deepen multifaceted cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1118498?lang=kk

Brussels, December 2, 2025 – The Republic of Kazakhstan and the European Union held the first round of official negotiations on concluding a Visa Facilitation Agreement and a Readmission Agreement between Kazakhstan and the EU.The meeting was co-chaired by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev and Deputy Director-General of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs Johannes Luchner.The launch of the negotiations became a significant and symbolic event, coinciding with an important milestone: December marks the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between Kazakhstan and the EU. The start of this new negotiation track demonstrates the maturity, depth, and strategic orientation of the relationship, which has been steadily developing over the past decade.Participants noted that the opening of negotiations reflects growing trust and the commitment of both sides to enhance mobility, expand opportunities for citizens, and strengthen humanitarian and people-to-people ties. It was emphasized that these negotiations are the first process of this kind between the European Union and a Central Asian country, giving this step a historic dimension.The discussions proceeded in a constructive manner. The parties exchanged approaches, agreed on initial benchmarks, and outlined directions for further work. The negotiations confirmed the readiness of both sides to move forward gradually, shaping a modern legal framework that will facilitate travel, strengthen interpersonal contacts, and further expand cooperation.The launch of the official negotiations was announced during the 22nd meeting of the Kazakhstan-EU Cooperation Council, held on December 1 in Brussels under the chairmanship of Kazakhstan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Yermek Kosherbayev and the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas.Kazakhstan and the European Union agreed to continue the negotiation process and hold the next round of consultations in Astana in 2026.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1118465?lang=kk

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