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On June 27, 2025, in Minsk, as part of the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council at the level of heads of the EAEU member-states, the Economic Partnership Agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the United Arab Emirates, of the other part, and the Interim Trade Agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Mongolia, on the other part, were signed.Both international treaties are free trade agreements that provide duty-free trade between the parties.Within the framework of the Agreement between the EAEU and the United Arab Emirates, an agreement was reached to eliminate import customs duties on 85% of goods in mutual trade on an indefinite basis. It is noted that in addition to standard provisions in the sphere of trade regulation between the parties, the EAEU-UAE Agreement also includes advanced norms for developing cooperation in the areas of electronic commerce, sectoral cooperation, small and medium-sized enterprises, etc. At the same time, the elimination of import customs duties will be carried out progressively over various transitional periods in order to gradually liberalize mutual trade.In turn, the Agreement between the EAEU and Mongolia is an interim agreement with limited goods coverage and establishes a preferential trade regime for 367 goods items of key export interest to each party. It is noted that the EAEU-Mongolia Agreement is concluded for a period of three years with the possibility of further extension for a three-year period by agreement of the parties.As part of the establishment of a preferential trade regime with the UAE, Kazakhstani exporters are able to supply duty-free such goods as beef and small cattle meat, poultry, dairy products (milk, yogurt, cheeses), eggs, honey, vegetables, legumes (peas, beans), apples, grains (wheat, barley, oats, rice), flour, cereals, vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed), confectionery and chocolate, juices, water, etc., as well as chemical products (polymers, plastic products), fertilizers, paints, household chemicals (soap, detergents), products of the woodworking and light industry (fabrics, knitwear, clothing), metallurgical products (ferroalloys, rolled iron, rods, angles, pipes, metal structures and products made of ferrous and non-ferrous metals), machinery and equipment, transformers, wires, etc.Under the Agreement with Mongolia, businesses will be able to supply goods such as grain (wheat, barley, corn), poultry, dairy products (yogurt, cheese, butter), honey, vegetable oils (sunflower oil), sugar, chocolate and confectionery products, bakery products, water, juices, jams, alcoholic and tobacco products, etc., as well as metallurgical products (ferroalloys, rolled products, rods, pipes), transformers, vehicles (locomotives, cars), chemical industry products (polymers, plastic products), etc., at reduced rates of import customs duties or duty-free, including within the tariff quotas.Thus, the conclusion of free trade agreements with these partners expands the network of preferential trade agreements of Kazakhstan, thereby diversifying export directions. The establishment of the duty-free trade regime will create favorable conditions for increasing the exports of Kazakhstani products to the markets of partner countries and will be a significant step in strengthening trade and economic relations.For reference: Trade turnover between Kazakhstan and the UAE in the first quarter of 2025 amounted to $55.6 million, which is 48.8% higher than for the same period of the previous year ($37.4 million).Trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Mongolia in the first quarter of 2025 amounted to $30.1 million, which is 2.6% higher than for the same period of the previous year ($29.3 million).The agreements with the United Arab Emirates and Mongolia will enter into force after their ratification in all parties.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1026720?lang=kk

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Within the framework of the "Law and Order" ideology, events are being held in Kostanay region aimed at forming a legal culture, preventing offenses and strengthening the interaction of society with government agencies.Forum "Youth is the foundation of a just society"One of the significant events was the forum dedicated to the role of youth in building a fair and secure society. The main purpose of the event was to create legal awareness among young people, increase the level of legal literacy and reduce the risk of involvement in illegal actions.Special attention was paid to the topic of digital fraud. The participants were told who the droppers are — people who are used by scammers to withdraw and cash out stolen funds. The youth were urged to be vigilant and not fall for the tricks of intruders.Within the framework of the forum, a new preventive project aimed at preventing offenses among young people was presented.Business under State Protection ForumOn June 24, a dialogue forum on "Business under state protection" was held at the site of the Chamber of Entrepreneurs of Kostanay region. Representatives of the Prosecutor's Office, the Anti-Corruption Service, police departments, economic investigations, legal statistics and special accounting became its participants.During the meeting, topical issues of protecting the rights of entrepreneurs, supporting investment projects and business interaction with law enforcement agencies were discussed. This format became possible thanks to previously concluded memorandums of cooperation between the Chamber and the supervisory authorities.Special emphasis was placed on fulfilling the instructions of the President of the country — on the need for the Prosecutor's office to support not only large infrastructure projects, but also small and medium-sized businesses. The forum participants discussed the new guidelines identified at the meeting held at the Prosecutor General's Office with the participation of the Head of State, and agreed on further cooperation.Holding such events highlights the systematic work in the region to strengthen the rule of law, support civic responsibility and build an effective dialogue between society and the state.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1026244?lang=kk

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Astana, June 27, 2025 – Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Gabidulla Ospankulov, held a meeting with Hüseyin Barlin, Chairman of the Board of one of Turkiye’s leading logistics companies – S Sistem Lojistik.During the meeting, the parties discussed the implementation of investment projects in Kazakhstan, including the construction of a network of modern logistics and warehouse terminals with a total investment of approximately 100 million US dollars. Priority locations for these facilities include Almaty, Astana, Shymkent, Aktau, and other major centers.The discussion also covered the possibility of signing an Investment Agreement and a Special Investment Contract, which would provide for government support measures, tax preferences, and infrastructure assistance.Chairman Ospankulov emphasized the significance of the proposed projects for developing Kazakhstan’s transport and logistics potential: “Kazakhstan is currently in an active phase of developing its logistics infrastructure, and projects like those proposed by S Sistem Lojistik are crucial for improving the efficiency of both domestic and transit transportation. We view logistics as a key area for attracting investment, particularly in the context of economic diversification and strengthening Kazakhstan’s role as a transport hub of Eurasia. On our part, we are ready to provide comprehensive support, assist in securing land plots, connecting to government support mechanisms, and coordinating interactions with regional akimats and sectorial authorities. I am confident that cooperation with S Sistem will become a model of successful partnership between Kazakhstan and Turkiye in the field of logistics and industrial cooperation.”In turn, Chairman Barlin expressed strong interest in Kazakhstan as a strategic direction for expanding the company’s operations. He emphasized the country’s unique transit potential and favorable investment environment for logistics development. According to him, S Sistem Lojistik plans to implement internationally compliant projects and aims to establish modern infrastructure that will ensure the efficient movement of goods both within the country and beyond.Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue working coordination and engagement with relevant government institutions and regional akimats. The Kazakh side expressed its interest in the successful implementation of the initiative, which will contribute to the development of logistics infrastructure, the creation of new jobs, and the attraction of additional investment into the national economy.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1026005?lang=kk

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В Министерстве национальной экономики РК состоялось очередное заседание Общественного совета под председательством главы Совета Эльдара Шамсутдинова и руководителя аппарата МНЭ Олжаса Сыздыкова. В рамках встречи были подведены промежуточные итоги реализации Концепции развития местного самоуправления до 2025 года, а также представлен ход выполнения проекта - «С дипломом в село».В ходе обсуждения было отмечено, что с момента внедрения механизма прямых выборов с 2021 года избрано 2 969 сельских акимов. В текущем году этот механизм начал распространяться и на уровень районов и городов областного значения - выборы будут проводиться по мере завершения сроков полномочий действующих акимов.Помимо этого, участникам заседания представили ряд инициатив, направленных на дальнейшее развитие системы местного самоуправления. В частности, продолжается совершенствование избирательного законодательства. Наряду с этим укрепляется финансовая база сельских округов: доходы бюджетов IV уровня выросли в 3,5 раза, планируется передача дополнительных налогов и сборов. Кроме того, рассматривается упрощение порядка перераспределения бюджетных средств, который позволит существенно сократить сроки принятия решений.Как подчеркнули участники, предпринимаемые меры способствуют формированию более самостоятельной и открытой модели местного самоуправления.Отдельным блоком был рассмотрен ход реализации проекта «С дипломом в село», направленного на привлечение специалистов в сельскую местность. С 2009 года мерами социальной поддержки охвачено свыше 114 тысяч человек, из них более 52 тысяч воспользовались льготными кредитами на жильё. С 2023 года процесс подачи заявок стал доступен в автоматизированном формате через цифровую платформу.Завершая заседание, Институт экономических исследований (ERI) представил аналитические материалы по макроэкономике, инвестиционной и фискальной политике.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1025880?lang=kk

At a joint meeting of the chambers of Parliament, the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Madi Takiev, made a report on the implementation of the republican budget for 2024, noting the key economic results and financial indicators achieved during the reporting period.According to the report, in 2024, the country's GDP grew by 4.8%, mainly due to the non-oil sector, and in the first five months of this year, growth was already 6%. At the same time, the share of non-oil revenues in the consolidated budget structure increased by 2.5 percentage points, inflation decreased from 9.8% to 8.6%, and the budget deficit amounted to 2.7% of GDP. The assets of the National Fund increased by 16% and amounted to 66.2 billion US dollars. Under the National Fund for Children program, over 7 million children have received charges of $233 per child in two years.The annual revenue plan of the republican budget has been fulfilled by 97.2% (19.6 trillion tenge). The main reasons for the shortage are a decrease in imports, postponement of the launch of major projects, and a threefold increase in VAT refunds. Nevertheless, gross VAT receipts increased by 4.8%, and due to the fight against the shadow economy, the budget received an additional 1.28 trillion tenge (+37% by 2023).Budget expenditures were executed by 97.8% and amounted to 23.6 trillion tenge. Substantial funds are allocated to the social sphere and infrastructure. 93.8 billion tenge was allocated to raise salaries for teachers, 4,557 families were provided with housing, 789 kindergartens were opened, and 100% of children from vulnerable categories were provided with free meals. 19 million m2 of housing was commissioned, more than 300 thousand people were gasified, 3.5 thousand km of water supply networks, 542 km of heating networks were modernized and new generation facilities with a capacity of more than 700 MW were built.751 billion tenge was allocated for national projects, which made it possible to build 105 schools (254 thousand places), eliminate the problem of emergency and three-shift schools, and complete the construction of 460 healthcare facilities. Additionally, in 2025, it is planned to introduce 195 medical institutions and modernize 32 multidisciplinary district hospitals.Repairs of 1.5 thousand km of the main railway network were also completed. The volume of traffic along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TM) increased by 62% in 2024, to 4.5 million tons. At the same time, transit increased 4 times, and transit from China increased 28 times. Three new terminals have been commissioned at the airports of Almaty, Kyzylorda and Shymkent.The minister also reported on the efficiency of using budget funds: the amount of inefficient expenditures in 2024 decreased by 24% and amounted to 372 billion tenge. Last year, the Government prioritized support for domestic producers. Within the framework of regulated purchases, long-term and offtake contracts have been concluded with domestic enterprises in the amount of over 1 trillion tenge. This indicator has increased 2.5 times."All the key decisions taken in 2024 were aimed at improving the quality of life of Kazakhstanis: from providing housing to modernizing schools and hospitals," said Madi Takiev, Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/1025631?lang=kk

The Ministry of Finance is improving the legal framework in the field of public procurement to strengthen support for Kazakh producers. Thus, the Order of the Minister of Finance from June 24, 2025 № 321 amended the Rules of State Procurement.The main changes are aimed at supporting Kazakhstani commodity producers in terms of:- increasing the term of delivery of goods under the contract from 15 to 60 calendar days. This will allow to avoid failure to meet the deadline for fulfillment of obligations;- reduction of payment terms for delivered goods from 30 calendar days to 10 working days. This measure will reduce the financial burden on producers;- increasing the amount of mandatory advance payment from 30% to 50%.In general, the above changes are aimed at stimulating the growth of local production and the development of domestic business.The Order shall come into force ten calendar days after its first official publication.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/1025261?lang=kk

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The widespread use of drugs remains one of the most serious problems faced by all countries of the world. Drugs destroy people’s lives, serve as a source of profit for organized crime and terrorist organizations, and fuel instability in many regions of the world. According to the UN, more than 300 million people are addicted to drugs this year. The growing production of synthetic narcotic drugs is particularly dangerous.Kazakhstan supports the leading role of the UN in combating this global problem. Our country has joined all three UN conventions in the field of combating drugs. This year, for the fifth time, Kazakhstan was elected a member of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs for 2026-2029 and is making a significant contribution to the implementation of the global anti-drug strategy.Kazakh representatives actively participate in anti-drug operations under the auspices of the CIS, the CSTO and the SCO, interact with law enforcement agencies in Europe, Asia and the United States. The Central Asian Coordination Center for Combating Illicit Drug Trafficking, located in Almaty, exchanges information and conducts joint operations to curb drug trafficking in Central Asia and beyond.A Comprehensive Plan to Combat Drug Addiction and Drug Trafficking for 2023-2025 is being implemented at the national level. Its priorities are not only the suppression of criminal activity, but also preventive work with young people, providing psychological and medical assistance, and involving all segments of society in the fight against drug addiction. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1025208?lang=kk