Astana, August 21, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov received the copies of credentials from the newly appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden to the Republic of Kazakhstan Lars Stefan Eriksson.Deputy Minister Issetov welcomed and congratulated the Swedish diplomat on the appointment to Kazakhstan, as well as expressed the Kazakh side’s interest in comprehensive deepening of mutually beneficial relations and strengthening ties between Astana and Stockholm.The meeting focused on the current state and prospects of the Kazakh-Swedish cooperation in the political, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres. The diplomats highlighted opportunities to broaden business ties and enhance trade and investment partnership.In conclusion, the parties agreed to promote active bilateral and multilateral engagement to ensure full implementation of the potential of Kazakh-Swedish relationship.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1054978?lang=kk

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There are 19 trading markets in Shymkent. The Roadmap for the modernization of markets, developed by the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, includes the markets "Avto-Nur", "Alash", "Ortalyk Kyrgy Bazar", "Samal", "Zhabyk Bazar", "Nazym Apa" and "Zhana Shahar". Half of the markets have already completed modernization work last year, and the markets "Avto-Nur", "Ortalyk Kyrgy Bazar", "Nazym Apa" and "Zhabyk Bazar" should complete them by the end of this year. Today, the Deputy Chairman of the Trade Committee of the MTI RK Yernur Zhautikbayev presented the progress of the market modernization to journalists.At the moment, the work at the "Avto-Nur" market is 60% complete. Old buildings are being dismantled, the frame of the new pavilion is being erected, and interior finishing work is underway. The construction of three buildings has already been completed, the construction of another building and the reconstruction of the clothing pavilion are ongoing.About 60% of the construction work at the Ortalyk Kyrgy Bazar market has also been completed. Interior decoration, roof installation and construction of a new pavilion to replace illegal retail outlets are underway. The jewelry, knitwear and vegetable pavilions have already been modernized, and an underground parking lot has been built. The clothing pavilions have yet to be completely renovated. The dismantling of retail outlets is underway at the Nazym Apa market. As for the Zhabyk Bazar, a draft design has been approved and construction work is in the active phase.“The complete modernization of retail markets by the end of this year is a special priority of the Government. This is the path of law and order. The Ministry of Trade has fully prepared the necessary legislative framework. Now retail facilities must bring their activities into compliance with the law. This is, first of all, the social responsibility of business. From the beginning of next year, markets that have not undergone modernization will not be able to continue operating,” emphasized Deputy Chairman of the Trade Committee Yernur Zhautikbayev.The Ministry of Trade plans to increase the share of the modern trade format to 79% by 2029 (currently this figure is 31%). Markets must also switch to a modern format - comply with fire safety requirements and sanitary and epidemiological standards, ensure transparency of tax revenues by accepting payment cards and be equipped with convenient parking for buyers.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1054740?lang=kk

Kazakhstan has once again made a name for itself on the international arena in the field of conformity assessment and accreditation. Gulzhan Amanzholova, a representative of the National Accreditation Center of the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NCA), took part in the international mission of Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC), which took place in mid-August in the United States.As part of a team of experts from the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, the United States and Kazakhstan, Amanzholova participated in the initial assessment of one of the American accreditation bodies. The five-day mission to Pennsylvania was an important step not only for the host party, but also for the Kazakhstani expert, who continues to strengthen the country's professional authority at the global level."It was extremely intensive, but very productive work. Such trips are always a test of the system and yourself personally for compliance with the highest international standards," Gulzhan Amanzholova noted.Participation in such missions requires not only deep professional knowledge, but also recognition from the international community. For Gulzhan Amanzholova, this is already the sixth foreign assessment within APAC. This year, she received two recommendations at once for promotion to the status of Lead Evaluator. It is expected that the final decision on assigning this status will be made at the meeting of the APAC MRAMC Steering Committee.Meanwhile, the key results of the past assessment will be discussed during the ILAC/IAF General Assembly, which will be held in Bangkok in October this year.For Kazakhstan, the participation of its specialists in the work of international expert groups is an important contribution to the development of global accreditation standards, strengthening the country's position in the professional community and increasing the prestige of the National Accreditation Body of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1054758?lang=kk

The Trade and Economic Mission of Kazakhstan (TEM) was held in Guangzhou, bringing together representatives of more than 20 Kazakhstani companies and leading business circles of Guangdong Province. The forum was opened by the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliyev. He emphasized that Kazakhstan and China are strategic allies, and the trade turnover between the countries for the first half of 2025 amounted to almost $15 billion, which is 5.9% more than the same period last year.Separately, the minister noted the potential of Guangdong Province, the largest economy in China with a GDP of $1.9 trillion, where trade with Kazakhstan grew by 37.3% last year.A number of memorandums were signed within the TEM, including a cooperation agreement between the single operator for export development "QazTrade" and the Guangdong Chamber of Commerce of Importers & Exporters. Based on this agreement, as well as following the negotiations, relations were established with the leading trade associations of the province, which made it possible to reach specific agreements on the supply of rapeseed oil, feed meal and barley for a total of $45 million. In addition, the Chinese side showed significant interest in such goods as crackers, natural juices and dry camel milk, which opens up additional prospects for expanding the export of Kazakh products to China.Along with trade contracts, infrastructure issues were also discussed. Kazakhstan remains a key transit hub on the China-Europe route. Today, over 80% of cargo passes through its territory. Within the framework of the One Belt, One Road initiative and the Trans-Caspian Corridor, the country intends to increase the volume of transportation along the Middle Corridor to 10 million tons per year by 2030.The forum participants paid significant attention to investment cooperation. Over the years of independence, Kazakhstan has attracted $26.4 billion in Chinese investment. Today, 224 industrial projects worth over $66 billion are in progress, 67 of which have already been successfully completed. These figures demonstrate a high level of business trust and the sustainability of the partnership.Summing up, Arman Shakkaliyev invited Guangdong entrepreneurs to more actively consider Kazakhstan as a platform for new projects: "We are ready to offer our partners favorable conditions, tax preferences and modern infrastructure. Kazakhstan will become a golden bridge for entering the markets of Central Asia, the CIS, the Middle East and Europe."Following the mission, the parties agreed to expand supplies, launch new joint initiatives and strengthen interregional ties. The TEM in Guangzhou became an important milestone in the development of the strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and China.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1054591?lang=kk

Brussels, August 20, 2025 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Belgium, the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Roman Vassilenko presented his credentials to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.During the meeting that took place after the official ceremony, the parties discussed the state of cooperation between Kazakhstan and NATO, as well as issues on the international agenda.Ambassador Vassilenko noted that the main goal of cooperation with NATO for Kazakhstan is the preparation of peacekeeping units of its Armed Forces for deployment as part of peacekeeping missions under the UN auspices.Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue developing cooperation in strengthening the peacekeeping potential of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1054574?lang=kk

 On August 20 this year, a meeting was held in Beijing between the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliyev and the Minister of Commerce of the People's Republic of China Wang Wentao.The talks were held in the spirit of friendly and meaningful dialogue and were aimed at implementing the agreements reached by the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the Chairman of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping at the Second Central Asia-China Summit. The ministers confirmed the high level of comprehensive strategic cooperation based on the special relations of the leaders of the states.It is the trust and personal contacts of Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Xi Jinping that serve as the driving force for further strengthening of the "eternal comprehensive strategic partnership" and give new impetus to deepening trade and economic ties.Wang Wentao emphasized that the dynamics of trade indicate a steady growth: in 2024, trade turnover reached 43.8 billion US dollars, which is 9.2% higher than the previous year, and for the first half of 2025 it amounted to 21.8 billion dollars. These figures confirm the feasibility of the set task - to double mutual trade turnover by 2030.Arman Shakkaliyev noted that in order to achieve this goal, the Joint Action Plan and the Roadmap for the Development of Border Trade are being implemented within the framework of the One Belt - One Road initiative. This will significantly strengthen both the transit potential of Kazakhstan and give a new impetus to the interconnectedness of the economies of the two countries.A separate block of negotiations was devoted to the promotion of Kazakhstan's non-resource exports and products with high added value. Arman Shakkaliyev declared his readiness to focus on developing processing and creating goods with high added value with subsequent export to China on the principle of "invest and sell".The parties also paid attention to the issues of digitalization of customs procedures, development of e-commerce and joint work to remove barriers within the WTO. Kazakhstan proposed further expansion of national pavilions of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the largest Chinese online platforms, emphasizing the success in implementing the memorandum of cooperation in the field of e-commerce signed between the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China within the framework of the second Central Asia - China Summit. Thanks to this agreement, e-commerce with China has reached a new level, the desire of both parties to expand mutually beneficial partnership has been consolidated and favorable conditions have been created in the field of logistics, investment and exchange of experience in e-commerce.The prospects for attracting Chinese investment in the real sector of the economy of Kazakhstan were also discussed. The Kazakh side proposed to consider the issue of reducing import duties to China on Kazakh goods, and also emphasized the advisability of creating projects for deep processing of raw materials in the territory of Kazakhstan with the participation of Chinese capital.Particular emphasis was placed on the regionalization of cooperation, which was supported by the Chinese side. Thus, since the beginning of 2024, Kazakhstan has conducted 6 trade missions to Nanjing, Chengdu, Urumqi, Xi'an, Chongqing and Guangzhou, establishing close contacts with businesses and administrations of the provinces of Jiangsu, Sichuan, Hunan, Shandong, Shaanxi and Guangdong. The Minister of Commerce of the PRC supported this approach and proposed to continue regionalization in the future.The Minister of Trade of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliyev announced plans to expand the network of trade missions of Kazakhstan in other key regions of China. An important part of the agenda was Kazakhstan's participation in the largest Chinese exhibitions - CIIE in Shanghai, CIFTIS in Beijing and "EXPO China - Eurasia" in Urumqi, which provide unique opportunities for promoting domestic products and establishing direct B2B contacts. Wang Wentao expressed interest in the participation of Chinese companies in trade and investment events in Kazakhstan.The meeting in Beijing became an important milestone in the development of Kazakh-Chinese relations, defining new priorities for further expansion of mutually beneficial cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1054549?lang=kk

Astana, August 20, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov met with Apostolic Nuncio to Kazakhstan Archbishop George Panamthundil.Interlocutors reaffirmed the constructive nature of Kazakhstan-Vatican relations and the broad scope of their bilateral dialogue.Special attention was given to the preparations for the 8th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, which to be held in Astana on September 17-18, 2025. The Kazakh side expressed appreciation to the Holy See for its consistent and active participation in the work of the Congress.Both sides also reviewed prospects for cooperation in the fields of science and education. The parties noted with appreciation the growing collaboration between the R.Suleimov Institute of Oriental Studies and the Vatican Apostolic Archive and Library.In addition, the parties discussed Kazakhstan’s cooperation with the renowned “Bambino Gesú” pediatric hospital, including plans to develop joint projects in pediatric neurology and epileptology.At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides confirmed their intention to continue a regular dialogue on issues of comprehensive cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1054538?lang=kk

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The new Tax Code introduces a number of significant changes that directly affect both businesses and citizens. Therefore, it is especially important to ensure that they are properly understood and applied. To this end, the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan has been conducting a large-scale information campaign since August 1 to explain the main provisions of the document in all regions of the country, which will end on September 24.The information campaign is carried out with the support of akimats and the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs "Atameken". Aktobe region became the ninth region where explanatory meetings were held. The region is an industrial region of the country with a rich mineral resource base. Large reserves of chromium, nickel, titanium, phosphorites, potash and other minerals are concentrated here. The application of tax breaks will allow enterprises in the region to maintain their production activities even at the late stages of field development, which, in turn, will ensure the preservation of jobs and stable incomes of the population. These measures will have a direct impact on the quality of life in working-class settlements, will contribute to the development of social infrastructure and strengthen employment. In his speech, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan Zhanybek Nurzhanov spoke in detail about conceptual innovations, including new approaches in concepts and terminology, the introduction of differentiated rates for CPN and VAT, a progressive scale for IPN, VAT reform and digitalization of processes, reduction of reporting forms and changes in special tax regimes.Special emphasis was placed on the transition to a service model of tax authorities, where the quality of interaction with taxpayers comes to the fore.It was also noted that notifications and impact measures will be applied in stages, depending on the amount owed.The participants actively asked questions related to the practical application of the new rules, the calculation of taxes at new rates, the use of digital services and the adjustment of previously filed declarations. The speakers responded to all requests, explaining that by the end of the year it is planned to issue methodological recommendations and launch training modules in the applications of the SRG."One of the main goals of the new Tax Code is to support small and medium—sized businesses, as well as stimulate priority sectors of the economy through a system of tax breaks," said Zhanybek Nurzhanov.The next, tenth, seminar in the framework of a series of clarifications of the norms of the tax code will be held on August 25, 2025 in Kyzylorda.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/1054283?lang=kk

On August 20, 2025, the Ethics Commissioner of the Ministry, together with the Legal Department, held a seminar on the topic of "Behavior in official relations and outside working hours, activities incompatible with the performance of state functions, anti-corruption prevention."  The event discussed key issues of strengthening official ethics, creating a trusting atmosphere in the team, as well as the importance of the personal example of managers. Particular attention was paid to issues of compliance with labor discipline: strict adherence to the working hours regime, inadmissibility of being late and leaving before the end of the working day, as well as the fact that work outside working hours is possible only with the official permission of the management. In addition, the participants were reminded of the strict ban on smoking in government buildings and non-designated places, which is associated not only with health protection, but also with the image of the civil service. A separate block was devoted to issues of anti-corruption prevention: eliminating conflicts of interest, demonstrating personal intolerance to corruption and following the principle of "zero tolerance".  In conclusion, the participants emphasized that conscientious work, compliance with service ethics and the law are the basis of public trust in the state.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1054184?lang=kk

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On August 22, 2025, Vice Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aidar Abildabekov will hold a meeting with the population and business representatives, a personal reception of citizens.The main events will be held at the address: Kyzylorda region,Kyzylorda city, Sultan Beibarys street, 1, 3rd floor, Majilis hall, G blockThe meeting with the population and business representatives will take place from 15:00 to 16:00;Personal reception of citizens - from 16:15 to 16:45.You can ask your questions and suggestions at the meeting withVice Minister of Trade and Integration or send them to WhatsApp: +7 701 786 3919 (MTI).To register for a citizen reception and meeting, please call:+7 701 786 3919 (Aziza Nurpeisova).We invite citizens to take an active part and ask their questions to Vice Minister of Trade and Integration Aidar Abildabekov. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1054005?lang=kk

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On August 19, the pedagogical community from all regions gathered at the traditional regional meeting of education workers of Kostanay region, held under the motto "BILIM KELESHEGI: ADAL AZAMAT – KASIBI MAMAN".The exhibition dedicated to the Year of Working Professions and the implementation of the Adal Azamat program aroused great interest among teachers.Akim of the region Kumar Aksakalov emphasized: "Today, when knowledge and technology are rapidly changing, the future of the country directly depends on the quality of education. The main pillar here is the professionalism and development of teachers."In her speech, the head of the Department of Education, Aiman Ibrayeva, summed up the results of the past academic year, described how the education system is being transformed at all levels from pre-school to colleges, and outlined the prospects for work in the coming academic year.Timur Temirgaliyly Abilmazhinov, Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, spoke about priority areas and strategic goals and objectives in his report.The current issues of social partnership and interaction between leading enterprises and colleges to train in-demand specialists for the development of the region's economy were highlighted by the General Director of KIA Qazaqstan, Mr. Kim De Ki, and the Director of Kostanay College of Motor Transport, Dmitry Ivanovich Pavlenko.Zhansaya Bakhytbekovna Ismailova, director of the Gymnasium school No. 28 in Kostanay, shared her experience in the practical implementation of the Adal Azamat program.The meeting traditionally ended with the awarding of teachers.The honorary resident of Kostanay Kopesh Begen Kazenovich was awarded the title "Kazakstannyn enbek sirgen ustazy", the award will be presented to the veteran of pedagogical labor personally.4 teachers were awarded the badge "Bilim beru isinin kurmetti kyzmetkeri". Also, 25 teachers received diplomas from the akim of the region.The winners of the regional competition "The best schoolyard" within the framework of the environmental program "Taza Kazakhstan" were awarded with cash certificates. Sulukol OSH named after Sh. Shayakhmetov of Auliekolsky district received 200 thousand tenge for the 3rd place, OSH No. 19 of Kostanay became the silver medalist and received 300 thousand tenge. To the Director of the OSH named after.Abai Kunanbayev of the Karabalyk district was awarded a certificate for 500 thousand tenge for the victory.The winners of the rating assessment and holders of certificates of 5 million tenge each were the Department of Education of Sarykol district in the nomination "The best education system of the district" and the Department of Education of Kostanay in the nomination "The best education system of the city".The awarding ceremony was completed with the presentation of two certificates for 68 million tenge to the winners of the competition "The best organization of secondary education" - a comprehensive school named afterSapar Ergaliev district Beimbet Mailin and the competition "The best TiPPO organization" - Kostanay Polytechnic Higher College.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1053531?lang=kk

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