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On June 11, 2025, all branches ofUAPF  JSC held the traditional Open Day on the topic "Your rights in the pension system: how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud".Recently, fraudsters have been inventing new ways to deceive the population. They can be located in any country in the world and often find phone numbers on the INTERNET, for example, on free classifieds sites, find out the name and social status on social networks, through various messengers and services in order to mislead their victims and take advantage of their trust. In order to protect yourself and your loved ones from fraudsters, it is necessary to regularly improve the level of financial and legal literacy in the field of pension savings, awareness of ways to protect against fraudulent schemes.At the online meeting dedicated to the important topic of fraud protection, the Fund's specialists spoke in detail about security measures to ensure the safety of pension savings, explained why it is important to receive information from official sources and directly from the Fund, how to distinguish legitimate offers to provide services from fraudulent schemes, what threats may come from third parties offering paid consulting services. The guests of the meeting were given some examples of illegal fraudulent actions against citizens and were given recommendations on how to behave in such situations.Also, the UAPF employees spoke about the procedure for receiving pension benefits from the Fund, including the conditions and methods for processing them, and how to find information on the procedure for processing benefits on the website enpf.kz.In addition to discussing the main topic, responsible employees of the UAPF divisions answered questions from the participants and held individual consultations with those who wished.The online meeting aroused great interest and, according to the participants, was useful and productive.We remind you that citizens of Kazakhstan can obtain information about pension savings completely free of charge at any branch of the Fund, by post, by email or online on the UAPF website (www.enpf.kz) or in the UAPF mobile application, as well as on the e-government website (www.egov.kz). Any consultations can be obtained at the UAPF branches or remotely: via multi-channel free communication, by calling the call center number 1418, as well as through official pages in social networks on such popular platforms as Odnoklassniki, Telegram, Facebook, VKontakte, X (Twitter) and Instagram, using WhatsApp at +7 777 000 1418.For contributors (beneficiaries) located outside the Republic of Kazakhstan, there is an opportunity to receive a consultation by calling +7 (727) 356-10-60 or through the Call Online service, located on the corporate website of the Fund.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/1008074?lang=kk

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A working meeting on the implementation of the republican environmental program "Taza Kazakhstan" was held in the Akimat of the Kostanay region under the chairmanship of the regional akim Kumar Aksakalov.The program was initiated by the Head of State and is aimed at improving the quality of life of the population, raising environmental culture and creating a comfortable urban environment.Interim results of 2024As Kumar Aksakalov noted, in 2024, a significant amount of work was carried out within the framework of the program in the Kostanay region:327 squares and courtyards were improved;354 unauthorized landfills were eliminated;more than 133 thousand trees were planted;13.5 thousand new street lamps were installed - street illumination was increased from 80% to 90%;71 apartment buildings were reconstructed;362 emergency and abandoned buildings were demolished.Budget and priorities for 2025The work continues this year.12.7 billion tenge has been allocated for the implementation of measures to improve the region's populated areas in 2025, which is 12% more than last year.Of these:more than 44% are aimed at landscaping, developing parks and squares;over 30% - for major repairs of apartment buildings, including replacing roofs, updating facades and balconies.The Akim of the region emphasized the need to adhere to uniform approaches to the architectural appearance of buildings and the urban environment:"We should abandon the flashy colors of facades and give preference to a calm, restrained palette - gray-brick and beige tones. It is important to create mini-squares and green areas within walking distance of residential areas, and use any free areas for improvement."Feedback and Involvement of ResidentsSpecial attention at the meeting was paid to the issue of informing and involving the population in the implementation of the program.During the analysis, it was found that in five districts of the region there are no citizen requests via the Telegram chatbot "Taza Kazakhstan". This indicates weak information coverage and low activity of the population."Akimats should not perceive the lack of applications as an indicator of well-being. On the contrary, this is a signal of insufficient work with the population. Citizen involvement is a key indicator of the effectiveness of the program," said Kumar Aksakalov.A systematic approach is the basis for the resultThe akim of the region emphasized that the implementation of "Taza Kazakhstan" is not a one-time event, but a systematic and strategic work that requires the personal participation of leaders at all levels.At the end of the meeting, Kumar Aksakalov instructed the akims of cities and districts to take special control over the implementation of all activities and ensure an open dialogue with the population.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1007444?lang=kk

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Warsaw, May 28, 2025 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Poland Nurlan Zhalgasbayev presented his credentials to President of Poland Andrzej Duda at the Belvedere Palace in Warsaw.During the conversation with the Polish head of state after the ceremony, the Kazakh diplomat conveyed greetings from President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and informed about the main priorities of Kazakhstan’s domestic and foreign policy, socio-economic and political transformations underway in the country.Discussing the state of relations between Kazakhstan and Poland, the interlocutors noted the high level of political dialogue and confirmed their mutual firm commitment to the active development of economic, cultural and humanitarian ties between the two countries.According to the Polish President, Kazakhstan is one of Poland’s main partners in Central Asia.In conclusion, President Duda conveyed his best wishes to the people and leadership of Kazakhstan and also congratulated the Kazakh diplomat on his official assumption of office and wished success in further strengthening Kazakh-Polish relations in all areas.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1006677?lang=kk

Astana, May 28, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Vassilenko met with Ambassador of the Republic of San Marino to Kazakhstan (non-resident) John Mazza.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of bilateral cooperation. It was noted that despite the geographical distance, Kazakhstan and San Marino maintain constructive and friendly relations, including mutual support within international organizations.They emphasized the importance of developing political dialogue and expanding cooperation in the economic sphere, especially in tourism. In this context, the significance of implementing the Agreement on Mutual Visa Exemption, which entered into force on January 5, 2025, was highlighted as it opens up new opportunities for business, cultural, and humanitarian exchanges.One of the key topics of the agenda was cooperation within international organizations. The Kazakh side expressed its gratitude to San Marino for supporting Kazakhstan’s initiatives, particularly the establishment of the UN Regional Center on Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty, established by the UN General Assembly resolution of March 4, 2025.At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening bilateral relations and continuing constructive dialogue.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1006683?lang=kk

A high-tech and environmentally friendly plant for the production of aluminum and bimetallic radiators is being built in the Saryarka special economic zone. The company plans to create 220 jobs.The project is being implemented by Silumin of Kazakhstan LLP, a young Kazakhstani company investing in the development of the manufacturing industry and the introduction of ESG principles, with the support of the National Management Holding Baiterek, the Damu Foundation, BV Management, the Ministry of Industry and the Akimat of the Karaganda region.The company is expected to become the country's largest radiator manufacturer and one of the most significant import substitution facilities. The production capacity of the first stage will be about 5.5 million sections per year. The total investment is 35 million US dollars.It is planned to create 220 jobs at the enterprise, which will require the involvement of qualified specialists in mechanical engineering, metallurgy and the chemical industry. For this purpose, the company is already establishing cooperation with colleges and universities in the region.The production process will be completely localized, starting with aluminum casting. The project uses modern eco-friendly technologies: recycling of aluminum scrap and slag, multi-stage filtration of exhaust gases, reuse of water by evaporation, solar generation and heat recovery. This will not only reduce the environmental impact, but also increase resource efficiency.As part of the expansion of international cooperation between the Association of Manufacturers in the Heating Market and Silumin of Kazakhstan LLP, a framework agreement was signed on May 21 this year. The parties agreed to work together to develop a laboratory and methodological base, industrial cooperation and the formation of supply chains with an eye to increasing the level of localization.The main task of the new production facility is to provide the domestic market of Kazakhstan with competitive products and reduce dependence on imports. In addition, the company should become a platform for the introduction of modern quality and safety standards in the heating equipment market.The plant is planned to be launched in stages: the first stage will cover the entire production cycle, the subsequent ones will be aimed at increasing production volumes.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/1006711?lang=kk

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Astana, May 29, 2025 – On this day in 1948, the United Nations launched its first peacekeeping operation in the Middle East.Over the past 77 years, the UN has conducted 71 missions involving more than 2 million peacekeepers from 150 countries. Currently, over 80,000 personnel from 121 nations serve in 12 ongoing UN peacekeeping operations.Kazakhstan’s engagement in UN peacekeeping began in 2014, when the first Kazakh serviceman was deployed as a military observer to the UN Mission in Western Sahara.Today, 158 Kazakh peacekeepers serve in six UN missions. A landmark achievement was the deployment in March 2024 of the first national contingent – comprising 139 troops – to the UN mission in the Golan Heights.Kazakhstan’s participation in UN peacekeeping operations reflects its commitment to supporting global efforts in maintaining peace and security, while also contributing to the enhancement of the country’s international standing.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1006830?lang=kk

Astana, May 28, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu held a meeting with Xi Guohua, Chairman of the Board of China’s CITIC Group.The parties discussed prospects for further expanding cooperation across various spheres of the economy, as outlined during the meeting with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev the day before.Special attention was given to investment interaction and the launch of new joint projects in Kazakhstan with a focus on the high-tech sector, logistics infrastructure and agro-processing.CITIC Group ranks among the earliest major Chinese investors to enter the Kazakh market, having successfully implemented projects such as JSC Karazhanbasmunai, the Caspi Bitum joint venture, and JSC Altyn Bank.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1006650?lang=kk

On the instructions of the President of the country to intensify work to attract investment and ensure sustainable economic growth, a regional council on the implementation of investment projects was held in Kostanay region under the chairmanship of Akim Kumar Aksakalov.The head of state has repeatedly emphasized that in the context of global competition for capital, it is critically important to act promptly and make decisions in the "here and now" mode. In this regard, the key priority of the region remains the implementation of large industrial, infrastructure and agricultural initiatives.The heads of regional departments, akims of districts and cities, as well as initiators and representatives of investment projects took part in the work of the council.Key projects of the industrial sectorA number of systemic projects were considered at the council meeting, the implementation of which will have a significant effect on the growth of the manufacturing industry, the creation of new jobs and the development of related industries.Including:A full-cycle KIA car manufacturing plant (105 billion tenge, capacity - 70 thousand cars per year, 1,500 jobs);KamLitKZ main gear plant (82.5 billion tenge, 550 jobs);Hot briquetted iron (HBI) production project based at SSGPO JSC (532 billion tenge, 2 million tons per year, 1,000 jobs);Solidcore Resources renewable energy projects — construction of solar and gas piston power plants, as well as a gas distribution station;Konditerskaya Stolitsa factory, deep grain processing plant, projects for the production of auto components and the Qostanay Dry Port logistics hub.Investor representatives were heard on each project. The regional akim gave specific instructions to eliminate infrastructural and administrative barriers, including the allocation of land plots, connection to utility networks and acceleration of examination procedures.Investments in the agro-industrial complexA separate block considered the implementation of 34 projects in the agro-industrial complex, presented by districts as part of scaling up the experience of the North Kazakhstan region. The total volume of declared investments is 110.6 billion ₸.Of which:through SPK "Tobol" - 82.3 billion ₸,at the expense of own funds - 15.5 billion ₸,at the expense of other sources - 12.8 billion ₸.To date, 15 projects worth 42.4 billion ₸ have been provided with project documentation. For them, mechanisms for financing and interaction with investors are being developed.The district akims reported on the degree of readiness of the initiatives, the progress of pre-project and technical preparation. It was noted that the projects should be worked out not only from an engineering point of view, but also from the point of view of business logic - the availability of raw materials, sales markets and a sustainable implementation model.Requirements for district and city akimsThe regional akim emphasized that all investment projects are under his personal control. District and city akims are required to do not formal, but substantive and targeted work on building a project portfolio.“I instruct the akims: do not engage in pretty reports. Show real work — investment projects that provide jobs, taxes and increased welfare for citizens,” Kumar Aksakalov noted.According to him, in a number of districts not a single new project has been presented for a long time. This is unacceptable — especially in the context of the availability of preferential financing mechanisms, state support and growing demand for agricultural processing.The need was also emphasized:to update sections on investment potential on the websites of akimats,to establish communication with the platforms of the SPK Tobol, Kazakh Invest and specialized departments.ConclusionFollowing the meeting, instructions were given to intensify work in each direction, ensure that projects are fully ready for implementation, and present specific results in the coming months.“Development is not slogans. It is the result of systematic, daily, and demanding work at all levels,” the regional akim concluded.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1006498?lang=kk

Депутаты Мажилиса Парламента РК на пленарном заседании палаты во втором чтении одобрили законопроект «О внесении изменений и дополнений в некоторые законодательные акты Республики Казахстан по вопросам развития столицы и городов республиканского значения».Законопроект предусматривает ряд ключевых изменений. В частности, для улучшения внешнего облика городов вводится норма, расширяющая компетенцию маслихатов городов республиканского значения и столицы по утверждению дизайн-кода. Также акиматы получат полномочия по разработке правил размещения нестационарных объектов, таких как торговые киоски, и будет введено ограничение на аудиорекламу в общественных местах и размещение визуальной рекламы на поверхности тротуаров, велодорожек и автодорог.В области городской инфраструктуры вводятся правила обеспечения доступной среды, установки защитных конструкций в жилых зонах и определение юридических лиц для уборки городских территорий.Особое внимание уделено сохранению зеленого пояса столицы. Предусматривается создание санитарно-защитной зеленой зоны, управляемой государственным юридическим лицом, с запретом на деятельность, вредящую экологии, например, выпас скота или складирование мусора.Принятие поправок будет способствовать устойчивому развитию городов, повышению доступности городской среды и созданию комфортных условий для всех слоев населения.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1006140?lang=kk

Representatives of the Karaganda region took part in the Kazakh-French Investment Forum in Astana. The delegation was headed by Akim of the region Ermaganbet Bulekpayev and presented the investment potential of the region.The Forum has become a platform for strengthening interstate economic cooperation and establishing business ties.In Karaganda, in partnership with a French company, it is planned to implement a project in the field of water supply and sanitation, as well as cooperation between our medical university and the University of Paris-Saclay.Opening the forum, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov stressed that thanks to trusting relations at the level of the two heads of state, bilateral relations have been elevated to the level of enhanced strategic partnership.– Cooperation with France is one of the priorities of Kazakhstan's foreign policy and an integral part of our partnership within the European Union. Our countries have a strong and multidimensional partnership characterized by strong political ties, active intergovernmental and parliamentary dialogue, as well as dynamic trade and investment cooperation," said Olzhas Bektenov.Ermaganbet Bulekpayev spoke about the advantages of the Karaganda region, its investment attractiveness and invited French companies to cooperate not only in industry, but also in other areas.– Karaganda region is a region of great opportunities and open dialogue. We strive not just to attract investments, but to build long-term and mutually beneficial relationships. We have already started cooperation with the French company SUEZ in the field of rational water use and invite everyone to new joint projects. The advantage of our region is its location in the center, between the west and the east, Europe and Asia. The presence of a large transport and logistics system, international road and rail corridors, and an international-class airport with a cargo terminal, the potential of which has not been fully exploited," the head of the region noted.A trilateral cooperation agreement was signed by SUEZ International SAS, Akim of Karaganda Meiram Kozhukhov and the Kazakhstan Center for Modernization and Development of Housing and Communal Services.This opens up prospects for modernizing urban infrastructure and sustainable water use, which is especially important in the context of increasing pressure on public utilities and climate change.SUEZ is a global leader in the field of sustainable water resources management.The partnership involves the introduction of advanced technologies, improving the efficiency of water supply, as well as the development of solutions to reduce water losses and improve the quality of service.The Karaganda Medical University and the University of Paris-Saclay also signed a memorandum at the forum.Cooperation includes academic exchange of students, double degree programs, joint scientific research in the field of biomedicine.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/1006151?lang=kk

Almaty, May 26, 2025 – Ambassador-at-Large – Head the Representative Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Almaty Zhanibek Abdrashov participated and delivered welcoming remarks at the forum under the theme “Youth Leading Change: Dialogue for Impact”.The event was organized on the occasion of the visit to Almaty of Felipe Paullier, Assistant Secretary-General of UN for Youth Affairs.In his speech, Ambassador Abdrashov reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to the UN global youth agenda and emphasized the importance of cooperation with the UN Youth Office in the areas of digitalization, education, and mental health.The Kazakh diplomat also highlighted the potential of the newly established UN Regional Centre for the Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty as a key platform for regional youth cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1005712?lang=kk

Astana, May 27, 2025 – The First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Akan Rakhmetullin held a meeting with the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Kazakhstan Abdulla Hussain M. Jaber.During the meeting, the diplomats noted the positive dynamics of Kazakh-Qatari relations, development of trade, economic and investment partnership. The parties also discussed cooperation within the UN with a focus on social development issues.In conclusion, the interlocutors agreed to further strengthen mutually beneficial collaboration between Kazakhstan and Qatar.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1005719?lang=kk