Ankara, July 9, 2025 – Bilateral political consultations were held under the co-chairmanship of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye Ayşe Berris Ekinci.The parties discussed the current state and future prospects of bilateral cooperation between Kazakhstan and Türkiye, reaffirming their mutual interest in further strengthening political dialogue.Special attention was given to trade, economic and investment cooperation, as well as the expansion of the bilateral legal framework. Diplomats reviewed the status of existing investment projects and expressed readiness to invest in major joint initiatives in the future.The sides agreed to deepen cooperation in promising sectors such as energy, transport, logistics, finance, agriculture, culture, education, and healthcare.The diplomats also exchanged views on interaction within the framework of Turkic integration organizations, the United Nations, and other international bodies, and discussed pressing issues on the global and regional agenda.Following the meeting, the parties agreed on a joint action plan for 2025 and committed to continue joint efforts to further enhance the expanded strategic partnership between Astana and Ankara.In addition, Deputy Minister Bakayev held a separate meeting with Deputy Foreign Minister of Türkiye Nuh Yılmaz. The diplomats shared views on recent developments in the Middle East and discussed cooperation within the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1033427?lang=kk

Athens, July 10, 2025 – The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Greece, Timur Sultanghozhin, presented his Letters of Credence to the President of the Hellenic Republic, Konstantinos Tasoulas.The ceremony was held at the Presidential Mansion in Athens, the official residence of the Head of State. During their ensuing conversation, the two sides highly valued the current level of bilateral relations and underscored their readiness to further deepen political, economic, and cultural-humanitarian cooperation between Kazakhstan and Greece.Ambassador Sultanghozhin highlighted the particular importance of maintaining a regular political dialogue and high-level exchanges in order to broaden the partnership between the two countries. Special attention was given to promising areas of trade and economic cooperation, including joint projects in transport, logistics, energy, tourism, agriculture, and manufacturing.President of the Hellenic Republic conveyed cordial greetings to President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, expressed confidence in the successful fulfillment of the Ambassador’s mission, and reaffirmed Greece’s interest in expanding mutually beneficial ties with Kazakhstan across the entire spectrum of bilateral relations.At the close of the ceremony, both sides confirmed their intention to continue close coordination on international issues, to strengthen the bilateral partnership, and to promote friendly contacts between the peoples of Kazakhstan and Greece.The ceremony was also attended by Aliki Chatzi, Secretary-General of the Presidency of Greece, and Yiannis Loverdos, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1033416?lang=kk

A meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission on Foreign Trade Policy and Participation in International Economic Organizations was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan - Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin.At the meeting, it was decided to reset the export customs duty on gallium, which previously amounted to 10%. The measure is aimed at stimulating gallium production in Kazakhstan and developing export potential.Despite the fact that gallium has not been produced in the country in recent years, global demand for this metal used in high-tech industries remains stable. Kazakhstan has the necessary resource potential to enter this market and can occupy a niche in the global supply chain. This, in turn, will create opportunities for the growth of export activity, increase foreign exchange earnings and expand the presence of Kazakhstani manufacturers in foreign markets.In addition, the Interdepartmental Commission supported the introduction of a ban on the export of blanks and ingots of non-ferrous metals from the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan by all modes of transport until December 31, 2025.The ban applies to raw copper, aluminum slabs and billets, and lead ingots.This measure is aimed at providing the domestic market with strategic raw materials, preventing the export of low-value-added products and stimulating the processing of non-ferrous metals within the country.Source: https://primeminister.kz/ru/news/mvk-podderzhka-proizvodstva-galliya-i-pererabotki-tsvetnykh-metallov-30257Данная мера направлена на обеспечение внутреннего рынка стратегическим сырьем, предотвращение вывоза продукции с низкой добавленной стоимостью и стимулирование переработки цветных металлов внутри страны.Источник: https://primeminister.kz/ru/news/mvk-podderzhka-proizvodstva-galliya-i-pererabotki-tsvetnykh-metallov-30257 Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1033362?lang=kk

Военнослужащие регионального командования «Юг» и представители местных органов военного управления поздравили участника Великой Отечественной и советско-японской войн Ивана Федоровича Макеева с днем рождения. С особым вниманием и почетом имениннику были вручены подарки и благодарственное письмо от имени министра обороны генерал-лейтенанта авиации Даурена Косанова. В поздравлении выражались искренние слова благодарности за мужество, стойкость и неоценимый вклад в Победу, а также пожелания крепкого здоровья и долгих лет жизни.Настоящим подарком для Ивана Федоровича стало музыкальное выступление военных музыкантов, которые исполнили песни времен войны. Услышав мелодии боевой молодости, ветеран растрогался до слез.Иван Федорович Макеев родился 10 июля 1927 года. В ноябре 1944 года был призван в армию, окончил снайперскую школу. Его подразделение направили на восточные рубежи Советского Союза, где назревала угроза со стороны Японии. Там Иван Макеев принял участие в боях на территории Монголии и Китая – в районе Харбина и Мукдена. Несмотря на ранение, он выжил и прошел боевой путь до конца.После окончания боевых действий продолжил службу в Находке. Демобилизован был только в 1951 году. Всю дальнейшую жизнь Иван Федорович посвятил службе в системе МВД. Коллеги вспоминают его как честного, принципиального и справедливого человека.Сегодня Иван Федорович живет с дочерью Ольгой, которая окружила его заботой и вниманием. У ветерана также есть сын – капитан дальнего плавания. Несмотря на почтенный возраст, фронтовик остается бодрым, встречает гостей с улыбкой и охотно делится воспоминаниями.– Мне очень приятно, что военнослужащие не забывают нас, ветеранов, навещают, поддерживают связь, – отметил Иван Федорович. – Особенно радостно было получить поздравительное письмо от министра обороны, а также послушать песни военных лет. Под «Катюшу» мы шли в бой. Эта песня вернула меня в молодость.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/1033285?lang=kk

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Astana, July 10, 2025 – First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Akan Rakhmetullin held a meeting with Eric Meyer, Senior Bureau Official for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, U.S. Department of State.The sides discussed the current state and future prospects of the enhanced strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and the United States.Following the meeting, they reaffirmed mutual commitment to deepening cooperation and agreed to maintain regular contact at all levels. In this context, the parties emphasized the significance of the recent visit by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu to Washington, upon the invitation of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1032878?lang=kk

In Shymkent, 193 criminal cases were registered in the investigation bodies last week, 13 of which were sent to court. The most frequently registered crimes include fraud - 38 cases, theft - 27 cases, illegal drug trafficking - 12 cases, robbery - 10 cases, and 11 cases related to traffic accidents. The majority of fraud crimes are related to Internet fraud (28 cases). Among them, fraudulent methods are often found through fake product advertisements on the Internet (13 cases), false investment offers (3 cases), calls made by pretending to be bank employees, telecommunications operators, or representatives of government agencies (11 cases), and through loan processing (2 cases). For example, last week, an unknown person called a city resident named "G", introduced himself as an employee of the bank's security department, said that a dubious loan had been processed from his bank account, and informed him that the funds needed to be transferred to a "safe" account. As a result, the victim transferred more than 3,700,000 tenge to the fraudster's account. A criminal case has been opened on this fact and an investigation is underway. Since such cases of Internet fraud are registered every day, we urge residents and guests of the city to be vigilant: we recommend not to disclose personal data when receiving suspicious calls from unknown persons and to contact official hotlines for information regarding bank accounts. In addition, there is an increase in cases of pickpocketing and theft of mobile phones. On July 6, during a festive event in the central park, an unknown person secretly stole a mobile phone from the child of a citizen named "S". Since such thefts often occur, especially in markets, public transport and festive events, we advise residents not to put valuables in their pockets in crowded places and not to let children touch them. In addition, the availability of leaflets advertising drugs on the Internet encourages young people to engage in illegal courier services and drug use. According to statistics, young people who provide courier services are most often detained in cases related to drug trafficking. In this regard, we urge the younger generation not to be fooled by dubious messages on social networks, not to accept illegal offers, and to lead a healthy lifestyle. In addition, several traffic accidents were registered in the city last week, and the number of victims increased. Most of the criminal cases occurred due to drivers speeding and being distracted by mobile phones. In particular, 5 cases of pedestrians hitting and collisions with vehicles, 2 cases of pedestrians crossing in an unauthorized place, 1 case of minors driving scooters and mopeds without observing traffic rules, and 1 case of driving under the influence of alcohol were registered. In this regard, we urge city residents to strictly observe traffic rules, and parents to strictly prohibit the use of scooters and high-speed scooters in order to ensure the life and safety of children. This was announced by the official representative of the Shymkent city administration, deputy city akim, Sarsen Abayuly Kuranbek. More details: https://www.youtube.com/live/sujrChDYm8E?si=eM192KeEt3yCjcsw #RSKSHYMKENT #BRIEFING

an expanded meeting dedicated to the implementation of the national project "Taza Kazakhstan".In his speech, the head of the region stressed that ecological culture and environmental cleanliness are becoming one of the key priorities of state policy.– Today we face the task of forming a new ecological consciousness based on respect for the environment. The Taza Kazakhstan program unites people and awakens in them a sense of responsibility for how we leave our home to future generations,– Kumar Aksakalov said.The meeting summed up the results of the work done since the beginning of the year. 11.6 billion tenge has been allocated for landscaping, landscaping and improving the ecological status of settlements this year.Positive changes are taking place in both urban and rural areas. 7 parks are being improved in the regional center according to modern standards. In general, 4.3 billion tenge was allocated to improve the condition of 80 parks in the region. The repair of the road network is also actively underway - more than 102 billion tenge is provided for these purposes, which is 38% more than last year.Much attention is paid to landscaping: 88.5 thousand seedlings were planted in the spring, which is 83.9% of the plan.Positive changes are also taking place in rural settlements, where parks, playgrounds and sports grounds are being created, street lights are being installed, and streets are being landscaped.A special place in the implementation of the initiative is given to work with youth.School—age and student-age activists, participants in the Ecosakshy project, created to monitor the state of territories and involve young people in environmental protection, made presentations at the meeting.Kumar Aksakalov noted the importance of civic engagement:– Strong public participation is the key to the successful implementation of any government program. Environmental education should start from childhood. It is young people who are becoming real environmentalists today.During the meeting, examples of both the successful implementation of the program's objectives and the facts of insufficient control by individual enterprises, akimats and police authorities were considered. The akim of the region instructed to conduct internal inspections in cases where there was no reaction to the identified violations of landscaping.Kumar Aksakalov emphasized the importance of environmental patrolling. The participants of the Ecosakshy project were instructed to step up work in the districts of the region, as well as interact with law enforcement agencies and transmit the identified facts of violations through the Taza Kazakhstan chatbot.One of the new directions was the idea of creating a public space in the forest area near the village of Michurino, Kostanay region, as part of the future "green belt" of the city. The Department of Natural Resources and the Akimat of Kostanay region were instructed to develop design and estimate documentation for the improvement of this territory.At the end of the meeting, Kumar Aksakalov emphasized:– Everything we do today is the air that our children will breathe tomorrow. We must leave future generations not only a legacy, but also an environment for life. "Taza Kazakhstan" is not a one—season campaign. This is a new standard of attitude towards our land, towards our home.At the end of the year, another meeting is planned to be held, where the work of each district on the implementation of the program will be assessed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1032724?lang=kk

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Организация экономического сотрудничества и развития (ОЭСР) представила отчет «Ответственное ведение бизнеса для обеспечения устойчивой инфраструктуры в Казахстане, Монголии и Узбекистане», в котором проанализирована степень интеграции принципов ответственного ведения бизнеса (ОВБ) в национальные стратегии устойчивого развития трёх стран. Казахстану в документе уделено особое внимание как стране, добившейся значительного прогресса в институционализации стандартов ОВБ, на системном уровне включившей их в свою социально-экономическую повестку.По оценке экспертов, Казахстан демонстрирует всесторонний и межсекторально согласованный подход к реализации принципов ОВБ. Национальная стратегия охватывает критически важные направления: охрану труда, экологическую модернизацию, декарбонизацию, развитие человеческого капитала и стимулирование участия бизнеса в ESG-повестке.В отчёте подчёркивается, что достигнутый прогресс во многом обеспечен системными мерами Правительства Республики Казахстан, направленными на поддержку отечественных производителей, развитие малого и среднего бизнеса, а также на укрепление устойчивых механизмов экономического развития.В качестве ключевых инициатив Казахстана, получившими положительную оценку ОЭСР приведены несколько критериев:Безопасность труда. Казахстан демонстрирует значительные усилия в снижении производственного травматизма и создании безопасных условий труда. С 2019 года реализуется концепция Vision Zero, направленная на достижение нулевого уровня производственного травматизма и смертности. С 2024 года внедряется цифровая карта мониторинга условий труда, позволяющая обеспечить прозрачность и контроль за соблюдением стандартов безопасности на предприятиях. Дополнительно утверждена Концепция безопасного труда на 2024–2030 годы, которая служит системной основой для профилактики профессиональных рисков и внедрения культуры охраны труда.Экологическая модернизация. Важным элементом устойчивой инфраструктуры стало внедрение механизмов перехода к экологически чистому производству. Предприятия, применяющие наилучшие доступные технологии (НДТ), освобождаются от уплаты экологического налога на выбросы. При этом государство предоставляет как финансовую, так и техническую поддержку в модернизации производств, включая субсидирование инвестиций, упрощение процедур и консультационное сопровождение.Развитие возобновляемой энергетики. Казахстан стимулирует инвестиции в проекты по использованию возобновляемых источников энергии (ВИЭ). С 2016 года для таких проектов действуют налоговые льготы, а с 2020 года — полное освобождение от НДС и таможенных пошлин на импортируемое оборудование. Помимо фискальных стимулов, предусмотрены гранты в размере до 30% от объёма инвестиций, что делает рынок ВИЭ более привлекательным для инвесторов.Программа «Тариф в обмен на инвестиции». Этот механизм направлен на возмещение затрат инвесторов в сфере инфраструктуры и энергетики через регулируемые тарифы. Программа обеспечивает предсказуемость возврата инвестиций, способствуя привлечению частного капитала в модернизацию энергетических и коммунальных систем.Развитие человеческого капитала. Учитывая значимость кадрового обеспечения для устойчивого роста, 2025 год в Казахстане объявлен Годом рабочих профессий. Основной акцент сделан на профессиональное обучение и повышение квалификации специалистов в приоритетных секторах: энергетике, строительстве, водоснабжении и транспорте. Эти меры способствуют укреплению институционального и трудового потенциала в критически важных отраслях инфраструктуры.Существенная часть анализа в отчете ОЭСР посвящена деятельности АО «Фонд национального благосостояния «Самрук-Қазына», который признан ключевым институциональным механизмом продвижения принципов ответственного ведения бизнеса (ОВБ) и устойчивого развития в Казахстане. Фонд рассматривается как катализатор перехода государственных предприятий к ESG-ориентированным практикам, демонстрируя высокий уровень институциональной зрелости и управленческой последовательности. Его деятельность направлена не только на обеспечение возврата инвестиций в стратегическую инфраструктуру, но и на реализацию социальной миссии по укреплению локальной промышленности и предпринимательства.Среди приоритетных инструментов реализации этой повестки выделяются: заключение долгосрочных контрактов с отечественными поставщиками; системное вовлечение субъектов малого и среднего бизнеса в производственные цепочки дочерних компаний; стимулирование развития отечественных компетенций и локализация ключевых элементов инфраструктурных проектов. Подход фонда способствует формированию устойчивой экономической базы и расширению участия частного сектора в реализации стратегических задач.Особое внимание уделяется внедрению корпоративных стандартов в области прав человека, антикоррупционного комплаенса, экологического управления и оценки рисков, что отражено в политике устойчивого развития и корпоративном кодексе Фонда. «Самрук-Қазына» также ежегодно раскрывает данные в сфере нефинансовой отчетности и направляет не менее 7% чистой прибыли на социальные и благотворительные программы. Такая комплексная модель управления получила позитивную оценку ОЭСР и рекомендована к распространению в других структурах государственного сектора как пример эффективного институционального подхода к реализации принципов ОВБ.Наряду с признанием достигнутого прогресса, ОЭСР формулирует ряд рекомендаций по углублению политики ОВБ. Среди них — усиление координации между министерствами, особенно с участием Национального контактного центра; развитие процедур должной осмотрительности в добывающих отраслях; поддержка трудовых прав в рамках реализации Концепции безопасного труда; продвижение экологических стандартов через расширение применения НДТ (Наилучшие доступные технологии) и возможное внедрение системы торговли квотами на выбросы.Кроме того, предлагается расширить антикоррупционные меры с вовлечением гражданского общества в сфере инвестиций в инфраструктуру, внедрить устойчивые критерии в практику государственных закупок, а также активизировать инструменты устойчивого финансирования. Казахстану рекомендуется масштабировать модель, применяемую Фондом «Самрук-Қазына», на весь государственный сектор, включая те активы, которые находятся вне его управления. Это позволит закрепить принципы ОВБ как универсальную управленческую норму в развитии инфраструктуры и обеспечить долгосрочную устойчивость экономической модели страны. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1032572?lang=kk

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The implementation of the President's instructions on the development of an inclusive society and mass sports continues in Kostanay region. Special attention is paid to creating conditions for the full-fledged life and development of children with special educational and medical needs.Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov visited a number of socially significant facilities where large-scale construction and reconstruction works aimed at improving the quality of life of residents of the region are being carried out.Center for special children — instead of the former residenceOne of the key facilities has become the future Rehabilitation Center for Children with Disabilities, which is being created on behalf of the President of the country on the basis of the former regional residence."The transfer of this building to the needs of children with disabilities is a fair and timely decision. Instead of a closed administrative building, a modern center will appear here, which will give thousands of children a chance to recover and develop," Kumar Aksakalov emphasized during an inspection of the facility.352.4 million tenge was allocated for the reconstruction of the building with an area of 2.1 thousand square meters. m. The center will have a capacity of 60 beds.The project assumes full coverage of children from 1.5 to 18 years old. The duration of the rehabilitation course will increase from 14 to 21 days. As a result, the center will be able to receive up to 1300 children annually, whereas now a similar institution covers no more than 400.- "Today there are 3,808 children with disabilities in our region. We cannot allow any of them to be ignored. Therefore, we are creating a high–quality and professional rehabilitation environment for them," the governor of the region said.The center will be equipped with medical equipment worth more than 1 billion tenge at the expense of the Public Fund "Kazakhstan Khalkyna", which will also build 3 sports grounds.An additional 50 million tenge was allocated from the regional budget for furnishing furniture, inventory and other household needs.The building has been adapted for people with limited mobility: ramps, lifting devices have been installed, doorways have been widened, adapted bathrooms and showers have been equipped.Cohabitation of children with their parents or accompanying persons is also provided. The center will employ specialists: a rehabilitologist, a traumatologist, a psychiatrist, a pediatrician, a speech therapist, a defectologist, a psychologist, as well as instructors in physical therapy and water therapy.The center is scheduled to open in August this year.The new facility is for strong and athletic youthThe next point of the akim's visit was the Table Tennis Center under construction in the city of Kostanay."The President has set us a clear task — to develop mass sports, to introduce as many children and youth to physical activity as possible. We must create an infrastructure that is accessible, modern and motivating," Kumar Aksakalov said.The center with a total area of 2.6 thousand square meters includes a sports hall with 12 tennis tables, spectator stands for 100 seats and an administrative and household complex. The capacity is up to 150 people. Not only training sessions will be held here, but also national and international competitions.Special attention is paid to accessibility for low-mobility groups of the population.The facility is scheduled to be commissioned in October 2026.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1032043?lang=kk

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В рамках принятого Правительством Республики Казахстан решения о пересмотре темпов роста регулируемых тарифов Комитет по регулированию естественных монополий Министерства национальной экономики сообщает, что ранее запланированные повышения тарифов будут частично перенесены на более поздние сроки.В четвёртом квартале 2025 года утверждение новых повышений по регулируемым коммунальным тарифам не планируется. Более того, предусмотрено снижение темпов их роста:по электро- и теплоснабжению — с 35% до 20%,по водоснабжению, водоотведению и газоснабжению — с 50% до 30%.Сдержать рост тарифов позволит перенос части ранее запланированных корректировок, привлечение долгосрочного финансирования, пересмотр операционных расходов субъектов естественных монополий, а также применение временных компенсирующих тарифов и перерасчётов за тепловую энергию за прошедший отопительный сезон.Изначально в 2025 году прогнозировалось влияние роста тарифов на инфляцию на уровне 1,32 процентного пункта. В связи с принятыми изменениями инфляционное давление будет сокращено на 0,5 п.п. и составит 0,82 п.п.Принятые меры направлены на поддержку покупательной способности граждан, стабилизацию ценовых ожиданий и устойчивое функционирование инфраструктуры. В дальнейшем повышение тарифов будет осуществляться сбалансированно с учётом социальной чувствительности и приоритетов государственной экономической политики.Как сообщалось ранее, в рамках реализации новой тарифной политики, направленной на модернизацию инженерной инфраструктуры, были предусмотрены поэтапные повышения тарифов на коммунальные услуги. Данные меры являлись необходимыми для привлечения инвестиций в обновление сетей, повышения заработной платы работников предприятий естественных монополий, а также в условиях роста цен на стратегически важные ресурсы, такие как электроэнергия, уголь и топливо.https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/krem/press/news/details/1031215 Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1031238?lang=kk

1) Who is entitled to receive scheduled pension benefit payments from UAPF?In accordance with the Social Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, monthly pension payments from compulsory pension contributions and (or) compulsory occupational pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as COPC) according to the established schedule from UAPF are made to persons who have pension savings in UAPF:- who have reached retirement age (men - 63 years old, women - 61 years old (since 2028, the age will increase annually by 6 months until reaching 63 years old in 2031));- upon reaching 55 years of age, for which COPC have been paid in total for at least 84 calendar months at the time of applying for pension benefit payment, subject to termination of employment in jobs with harmful working conditions, the professions of which are provided for in the list of industries, jobs, professions of workers approved by the authorized state body;- who have a disability of group 1 or 2, established indefinitely,Payments from UAPF are made in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan.2) How are scheduled pension benefits calculated? Payments are calculated according to the schedule as follows: in the first year of receiving payments, the amount of pension savings is multiplied by the pension savings payment rate of 6.5% and divided by 12. In subsequent years, the amount of the monthly pension benefit is increased by the pension payment indexation rate of 5%. In this case, the monthly pension payment from the UAPF is made in the amount of at least 70% of the subsistence minimum (hereinafter - SM) established for the relevant financial year by the law on the republican budget (in 2025, the SM is 46,228 tenge).For beneficiaries of certain categories: persons with disabilities of groups 1 or 2, established indefinitely, as well as those who worked in harmful and hazardous industries, whose savings are formed through compulsory occupational pension contributions in total for at least sixty months, the Methodology provides for correction factors that increase the amount of the monthly pension benefit. For persons who meet more than one of the above conditions, the adjustment factor with the highest value is applied.When calculating and making pension benefit payments to persons who have reached the age of 55 and paid COPC for them for at least 84 months in total:- the threshold of at least 70% of the minimum wage for making a pension benefit payment is not applied;- adjustment factors are not applied;- the balance on the individual pension savings account in the amount of less than 70% of the minimum wage is not subject to payment together with the amount of the next pension benefit.It should be noted that pension payments from UAPF are made until the pension savings are exhausted.If the amount of pension savings on the date of payment from UAPF does not exceed twelve times the minimum pension established by the law on the republican budget for the relevant financial year (in 2025, 753,252 tenge = 62,771 x 12), the payment is made in a lump sum.3) Where and when to apply for payment of pension savings from UAPF in connection with reaching retirement age? To assign pension benefits from the UAPF at the expense of mandatory types of pension contributions in connection with reaching the retirement age, as well as the assignment of a basic and solidarity pension from the state budget, beneficiaries must promptly contact the State Corporation "Government for Citizens" (CSC) at their place of residence. This can be done 10 days before reaching the retirement age. All types of pension benefits by age are made from the date of application. In this case, the day of application is considered to be the day of registration of the application and the necessary documents in the CSC, provided that the recipient has reached the retirement age, if he applied earlier - the day of application is considered to be the day of reaching the retirement age. Timely application is especially important for receiving benefits from the budget, for the assignment of which it is necessary to verify the work experience based on the documents submitted by the beneficiary. Pension benefits at the expense of budget funds are made for life, and from the UAPF - until the depletion of the benefiary's pension savings.4) Is there a service for advance reminders about timely registration of pension benefits? Future pensioners (potential beneficiaries), whose phone numbers are registered in the egov mobile citizens database, receive an SMS notification from number 1414 2 months before reaching retirement age about the possibility of timely contacting the nearest branch of the State Corporation to receive services for the appointment of pension benefits with a link to the list of documents on the egov.kz website. That is, government agencies send out relevant notifications to process pension benefits within the specified timeframes, since payments are not assigned for the missed period.It is also worth noting that in order to provide a proactive service for making pension benefit payments from UAPF to persons who have reached retirement age, have pension savings in UAPF and have not applied for their payment, UAPF conducts an annual reconciliation together with the State Corporation for the presence of assigned pension benefits by age and state basic pension benefit at the expense of budgetary funds for these citizens. Based on the results of the annual reconciliation, when identifying persons who have assigned pension benefits from budgetary funds, UAPF makes pension payments to them within the framework of the relevant agreement concluded with the State Corporation, i.e. without an application.5) Where should I apply for payment of pension savings in connection with the establishment of disability of group 1 or 2 indefinitely?For payment of pension savings in connection with the establishment of a permanent first or second group disability, you must contact the UAPF departments either through your personal account on the website (enpf.kz) or in the UAPF mobile application using an electronic digital signature.Please note that UAPF has organized on-site services for persons with permanent first or second group disability. In this case, a preliminary consultation is carried out, including checking the possibility of receiving services remotely, without leaving.6) Where can I find a list of documents for processing pension payments from UAPF?On the enpf.kz website, in the section “Services – Pension payments”, there is a list of necessary documents depending on the type of pension benefits and the method of filing them, requirements for their execution, application forms and samples of their completion, a sample power of attorney. In the “Online services” section, there is an option to pre-check the documents sent for pension payments from UAPF (service name “Pre-check of documents for pension benefit”: https://www.enpf.kz/ru/elektronnye-servisy/checkdoc.php).UAPF consulting services can be obtained through instant messengers (chat bot in WhatsАpp and Viber at +7 777 000 14 18), call center at 1418 (call within Kazakhstan is free), on the corporate website enpf.kz, as well as on the official UAPF pages on social networks Instagram, Facebook, VKontakte, Telegram, Odnoklassniki.UAPF was founded on August 22, 2013 on the basis of GNPF APF JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan represented by the State Institution Committee of State Property and Privatization of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Trust management of UAPF pension assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF attracts compulsory pension contributions, employer’s compulsory pension contributions, compulsory occupational pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as carries out enrollment and accounting of voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation for the guaranteed deposit, transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory guarantee of deposits, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", ensures the implementation of pension benefits. The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target requirements, accounting and crediting of target savings (TS) to target savings accounts, payments of TS to their recipients in bank accounts, accounting for returns of TS in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the National Fund for Children program (More details at www.enpf.kz)   Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/1031155?lang=kk

Kyzylorda, July 8, 2025 – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Akimat of Kyzylorda Region, and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) organized the First National Urban Forum of Kazakhstan (NUF2025). The event took place at the “Öner Ortalygy” venue, bringing together representatives of central and local government bodies, international organizations, the expert community, and the private sector.Held under the theme “First National Urban Forum – A New Chapter for the Urban Agenda,” the Forum marked the launch of Kazakhstan’s national urban policy development. Participants discussed priorities including inclusive planning, climate adaptation, digitalization of urban management, and financing urban transformation. Special attention was given to the role of small and medium-sized cities as drivers of regional development.First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Akan Rakhmetullin, delivered a welcome address, emphasizing the importance of partnership with UN-Habitat in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and improving the quality of life for citizens.“Improving the urban environment and enhancing our citizens’ quality of life is our shared goal. I am confident this Forum will serve as an effective platform for exchanging international experience and will be an important step toward advancing sustainable urbanization not only in Kazakhstan, but throughout Central Asia,” the Kazakh diplomat emphasized.The Forum featured thematic sessions, panel discussions, and a bilateral meeting between First Deputy Minister Rakhmetullin and Acting Deputy Executive Director of UN-Habitat, Rafael Tuts. The sides discussed current cooperation and further plans to strengthen collaboration.As part of his visit to Kazakhstan, Acting Deputy Executive Director Tuts also visited Almaty and familiarized himself with the activities of the UN Regional Center for Sustainable Development Goals.The Forum forms part of Kazakhstan’s systematic efforts to implement the UN Sustainable Development Goals and deepen cooperation with international partners. In the final statement, participants reaffirmed their readiness to jointly develop and implement solutions aimed at creating inclusive, sustainable, and climate-neutral urban environments. Holding the first National Urban Forum in Kyzylorda was an important step towards building a balanced and modern urban policy that takes into account the interests of all regions of the country and is based on the best international practices.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1031047?lang=kk

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