Podgorica, December 8, 2025 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan Daulet Batrashov presented his Letters of Credence to the President of Montenegro, Jakov Milatović. In accepting the Letters of Credence, the Head of Montenegro emphasized that Kazakhstan is an important partner of the country in the Central Asian region.During the meeting that took place after the ceremony, the parties noted the friendly nature of the relations between the two countries and emphasized the mutual desire to further develop comprehensive cooperation across the entire spectrum of interaction.In the context of discussing the expansion of political cooperation, President Milatović expressed his intention to pay an official visit next year to Astana.The President of Montenegro, fondly recalling his meetings with the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during the sessions of the UN General Assembly in 2023 and 2025, conveyed his best wishes to the people of Kazakhstan and the Head of State.The Kazakh diplomat briefed his interlocutor on the priorities of Kazakhstan's domestic and foreign policy, including the implementation of large-scale political and socio-economic reforms initiated by President Tokayev. The parties also discussed current issues on the international agenda.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1122355?lang=kk

Karaganda region has opened its "personal office" in China - a representative office based on QazTrade infrastructure in Urumqi.During the working trip of regional akim Ermaganbeta Bulekpaeva to China, a tripartite memorandum was signed between Akimatom, SPK "Saryarka" and QazTrade. After that, the regional representative office was opened in the QazTrade office and showroom in Urumqi."This solution is not simply an extension of external relations. It changes the approach to work with the world's largest market and forms a new standard for Kazakhstan's regional presence in China. Trade between Kazakhstan and China is growing, but the potential of the regions is not fully revealed. "Cooperation of regional productions strengthens Kazakhstan's country presence in China," says General Director of QazTrade Aitmuhammed Aldazharov.In January-October 2025, mutual trade between Kazakhstan and China amounted to $39.8 billion, increasing by 8.8% compared to the same period in 2024.• Exports: $15.8 billion (+18%)• Imports: $24.0 billion (+3.6%)• Trade balance: improved from -$9.8 billion to -$8.2 billionWhy this step became iconicDespite the active growth of trade between Kazakhstan and China, regional exports have been developing sporadically for a long time. The company entered the Chinese market sporadically, without systematic support on the spot. Most often, promising niches were occupied by large or foreign players.New competition between the regions of KazakhstanNow opening a representative office in Urumqi creates a new reality:• The best niche borrowers will be the first to go to China. Polki, distributor and investors are distributed among early players.• Chinese investors choose regions with a real presence. For them, the office is an indicator of seriousness of intentions and willingness to work for a long time.• Regional export becomes an independent task. Now each region can form its share of the Chinese market through its own representative office.Erkhan Yerkin, the official representative of QazTrade in China, has already told what is important to do in other regions:• use the infrastructure and support of QazTrade;• determine the export portfolio: top-20 goods, ready-made products, volume, certification;• to form high-quality investment projects for submission to Chinese partners;• transitions from formal visits to effective B2B missions with clear KPIs.In the future, it is planned to scale this model to other socio-entrepreneurial corporations and regions of Kazakhstan to strengthen the export potential of the regions. The opening of the representative office of SPK "Saryarka" is not a one-time action, but the beginning of a new model of regional integration of Kazakhstan into the Chinese market.China is moving to a decentralized model of trade, where provinces and cities play a key role, forming their own procurement plans and working directly with foreign suppliers. In order for the region of Kazakhstan to participate in these processes, it needs a physical presence in the PRC, a local negotiation channel, access to procurement structures and operational work with local partners.Karaganda region has already integrated into this new architecture of cooperation, setting the pace for other regions. Who will join next?Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1122126?lang=kk

Since November 18, 2025, the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection for the North Kazakhstan Region has received over 100 complaints from citizens regarding the cancelled concert of singer Akmal, scheduled for October 25, 2025, in Kostanay.The customers purchased tickets through the eventticket.kz online service, confirming the conclusion of a contract for the provision of paid services electronically. However, the concert never took place, and the organizer has not refunded the consumers.After reviewing the complaints, the Department identified violations of consumer protection laws. An official notice was sent to the individual entrepreneur who organized the concert, demanding a full refund of the ticket price to all affected consumers. The organizer must refund over 6 million tenge to the consumers."If the refund request is not met, the Department will file a lawsuit in accordance with Article 5, Clause 8, of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan 'On the Protection of Consumer Rights' for a refund for purchased tickets," noted Kanat Zhenisbekuly, Head of the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection for the North Kazakhstan Region.The Department continues to monitor the situation and encourages consumers to promptly file complaints if their rights are violated.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1122107?lang=kk

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In the Akmola region, during regular inspections of the food market, instances of exceeding the permissible markup on socially important products were discovered. The inspections were carried out by the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection of the Ministry of Trade and Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the Akmola region.For example, individual entrepreneur Yuldashev sold carrots with a 33.3% markup, significantly exceeding the legally permitted level. Similar violations were found at individual entrepreneur Gulyaeva T.M. at the Khutorok store for selling buckwheat with a 27% markup, at individual entrepreneur Zhanalinova at the Produkty store for selling cabbage with a 72.7% markup, and at individual entrepreneur Mirmakhmud for selling onions with a 60% markup.In each of these cases, the entrepreneurs were held administratively liable under Article 204-4 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Administrative Offenses, with fines imposed. These measures are aimed at preventing unfair practices, ensuring trade transparency, and protecting the interests of citizens.Furthermore, in the Shortandy District, a case was discovered where prices were listed in foreign currency—products in the store were listed in rubles, which violates the law requiring prices to be listed exclusively in tenge. The entrepreneur was also fined for this violation.During the 2025 period analyzed, 216 entrepreneurs were held administratively liable in the Akmola Region, 99 of whom received warnings and 117 were fined a total of over 2.2 million tenge. The violations identified included exceeding the trade markup at the SZPT, selling goods in foreign currency, the absence of a consumer corner, and failure to respond to consumer complaints within the prescribed timeframe."We also conducted 21 purchases of products of questionable origin, and found labeling violations in 17 cases. Entrepreneurs received fines totaling over 1 million tenge. Our work continues, monitoring retail outlets throughout the region and preventing unfair practices," noted Yerlan Aubakirov, Head of the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection for the Akmola Region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1121790?lang=kk

The Akmola Region continues to demonstrate the effectiveness of its consumer protection agencies. In 2025, the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection of the Akmola Region reviewed 983 citizen complaints, over 80% of which were satisfied, and refunds exceeded 82 million tenge.The department's specialists actively resolve disputes out of court, allowing citizens to promptly protect their rights and receive refunds. For example, a resident of the region was able to get 8.1 million tenge back for a used car thanks to a complaint prepared by the Department against the dealership. In another case, a buyer refused a new car due to discovered damage, after which the seller returned 28.3 million tenge.Disputes over household goods and electronics also involve the Department's intervention. A resident of the region experienced delays and defects in delivery of furniture worth 1,000,200 tenge under a contract. Specialists provided explanatory information, and the entrepreneur rectified the violations.A 70-year-old resident of the region received a refund of 34,840 tenge for a phone purchased on Wildberries. He ordered a phone advertised as a Redmi 14 for his daughter, but the product he received was not what he expected. The phone failed IMEI verification, making it unusable in Kazakhstan. Attempts to return the money directly to the seller were unsuccessful, and only a timely appeal to the Department yielded results.In another case, a consumer who was wronged when booking a resort where a deposit refund was denied was able to reach a settlement with the Department's assistance: the money was returned and an additional day of stay was provided at a discount. A resident of Kokshetau received a refund of 22,500 tenge for a poorly repaired phone, the defect of which appeared during the warranty period.The Department's effectiveness is also confirmed by judicial practice: during the first 11 months of 2025, the agency participated in 15 court cases as a third party, which allowed it to recover more than 9.9 million tenge in favor of individuals.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1121799?lang=kk

The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan announces the adoption of a joint order of the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 17, 2025, No. 325-НҚ, the Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 20, 2025, No. 494, the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 20, 2025, No. 586/НҚ, the Acting Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 20, 2025, No. 717, and the Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 20, 2025, No. 391 "On the implementation of the pilot project 'On certain issues of regulating the export of certain types of goods.'" This order comes into force on December 5, 2025.This joint order introduces a permit-based procedure for the export of certain types of goods, which applies exclusively to goods exported to CIS member states. The permit-based procedure applies to certain types of industrial goods, telecommunications and computer equipment, their parts and materials, as well as certain types of aviation industry goods.The lists of goods subject to the permit-based procedure are approved in Appendices 1, 2, and 3. The rules for issuing permits and the list of required documents are approved in Appendix 4 to the joint order.Contacts for consultations1. For questions regarding the export of telecommunications and computer equipment, its parts, and materials:Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan:Tel.: 64-95-13, 64-95-19.2. For questions regarding the export of aviation industry goods:Department of Digitalization and Public Services of the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of KazakhstanTel.: 98-33-34;Civil Aviation Committee of the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of KazakhstanTel.: 57-23-06.3. For questions regarding the export of industrial goods:Industry Committee of the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of KazakhstanTel.: 57-23-53.4. For questions regarding customs operations:State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of KazakhstanTel.: 71-84-16, 71-79-51.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1121750?lang=kk

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In recent years, the region has demonstrated consistent positive growth in key development areas. Gross regional product (GRP) increased by 18.8% over three years, rising from 4.2 trillion tenge in 2022 to 5 trillion tenge in 2024. This growth rate confirms a strengthening economy and expanding production.The manufacturing industry also achieved strong results. Production volume in the sector increased from 1.6 trillion tenge in 2022 to 2.1 trillion tenge in 2024, representing a 28% increase. This demonstrates the active modernization of production facilities and the expansion of export potential.The influx of foreign investment continues. The region has attracted $1.5 billion in foreign direct investment. In 2023 alone, this figure amounted to $397.8 million, in 2024 – $402.2 million, and in 2025, the volume is planned to increase to $667.5 million. Growing investor interest confirms the region's attractiveness as a platform for large-scale projects.The improved economic situation is accompanied by increased labor efficiency. Productivity increased by 28%: from 8 million tenge per employee in 2022 to 10.2 million tenge in 2024.The regional budget also increased significantly – from 441.8 billion tenge in 2022 to 686.6 billion tenge in 2025, an increase of almost 1.6 times over previous figures. The budget increase opens up new opportunities for infrastructure development, the social sphere, and major investment projects.Transport and Logistics Complex: A New Growth DriverOne of the key projects shaping the region's future development is the construction of a modern international transport and logistics complex, costing 63.8 billion tenge. Intensive construction and installation work is underway at the site, with leading contractors handling the project.The complex will be capable of handling up to 400,000 containers per year, equivalent to over 11 million tons of cargo. Once operational, freight traffic in the region will increase by 20%, significantly strengthening its role in international transport corridors and enhancing the region's competitiveness on the Eurasian logistics map.The project will create new jobs, enhance the region's attractiveness to investors, and provide additional impetus for the development of industry, trade, and services.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1121576?lang=kk

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Министерство национальной экономики, Национальный банк и Агентство по регулированию и развитию финансового рынка провели заключительное кустовое онлайн-совещание по разъяснению Программы совместных действий на 2026–2028 годы. В обсуждении приняли участие все областные филиалы НПП «Атамекен», АО «НИХ «Байтерек», представители бизнеса и акиматов. С 27 ноября по 5 декабря текущего года встречами были охвачены все регионы страны. В совещаниях приняли участие более 500 человек.Программа, представленная 19 ноября на заседании Правительства, призвана укрепить макроэкономическую стабильность, снизить инфляцию, расширить внутреннее производство и обеспечить устойчивый рост благосостояния граждан. Первый вице-министр национальной экономики Азамат Амрин отметил, что предлагаемые меры формируют прочный фундамент для стабильного экономического развития в среднесрочной перспективе.Ключевым оператором реализации Программы определён национальный инвестиционный холдинг «Байтерек». Он обеспечивает поддержку предпринимательства, экспортных проектов, АПК и программ доступного жилья и др. Совместно с банками второго уровня холдинг станет основным источником долгосрочного кредитования реального сектора - как для крупных инвестиционных проектов, так и для новых точек экономического роста. В 2026 году портфель проектов холдинга будет включать: 42% - химическую и нефтегазохимическую промышленность, 19,6% - транспорт и логистику, 12,1% - энергетику, 7,1% - ГМК, 6,4% - АПК и пищевую промышленность.Для обеспечения доступного финансирования Правительство в 2026 году продолжит выделение холдингу до 1 трлн тенге для капитализации. Вопрос о дополнительной поддержке в 2027–2028 годах будет рассматриваться исходя из текущей экономической конъюнктуры и потребностей реального сектора.В рамках программы «Заказ на инвестиции» холдинг проводит рабочие встречи с акиматами для анализа проектов, находящихся на региональном контроле. Центральные госорганы также формируют свои предложения. Все инициативы включаются в национальную цифровую платформу для системного сопровождения.Отмечается высокий интерес МСБ к экспортоориентированным проектам. Финансирование таких инициатив возможно по механизму 20% собственные средства и 80% заемное финансирование через Холдинг «Байтерек».Параллельно Холдинг проактивно предлагает создание новых производств, опирающихся на преимущества регионов - природные ресурсы, транспортную доступность, туристический потенциал и инфраструктуру.Во время совещания были заслушаны все вопросы участников, большинство из которых касалось развития МСБ, процентных ставок, создания малых промышленных зон, механизмов ГЧП и реализации продукции. На каждый вопрос были предоставлены подробные разъяснения. Одним из ключевых стал вопрос о гарантии субсидирования процентной ставки на весь срок проекта.В ответ представители холдинга «Байтерек» пояснили, что в рамках трансформации программ фонда «Даму» прямое субсидирование значительно сокращено и сохраняется только для проектов до 200 млн тенге по узкому перечню ОКЭД. Основным инструментом поддержки стало фондирование банков второго уровня под льготную ставку, что даёт бизнесу возможность получать финансирование под 12,6% годовых на весь срок проекта.Эти условия гарантированы, поскольку средства для фондирования уже выделены через капитализацию «Байтерека» и переданы фонду «Даму». Проект не зависит от будущих бюджетных решений - финансирование доступно на весь период кредитования.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1121475?lang=kk

Astana, December 8, 2025 – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan hosted the seventh round of Kazakhstan-Brazil political consultations, co-chaired by First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Ashikbayev and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil Suzan Kleеbank.The discussions reaffirmed both countries’ commitment to dynamically developing mutually beneficial cooperation across the full spectrum of bilateral relations.First Deputy Minister Ashikbayev highlighted the strong momentum in political, trade, and economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and Brazil. He noted that both countries view the agro-industrial sector, product processing, transport and logistics infrastructure, energy, agriculture, civil aviation, and digitalization as promising areas for joint projects. Local production initiatives and investment in high-tech industries were of particular interest, which offer additional opportunities to strengthen bilateral partnership.Deputy Minister Kleеbank expressed gratitude to Kazakhstan for its high-level participation in the BRICS and СОР-30 Summits. She emphasized that Kazakhstan is the only Central Asian country with an embassy in Brazil, demonstrating the country’s strong interest in a long-term partnership. Similarly, the Brazilian Embassy in Astana remains the only Brazilian diplomatic mission in Central Asia, highlighting Kazakhstan’s role as a key partner and strategic hub for Brazil’s engagement with the region.The First Deputy Minister also underscored education as an area with untapped potential, offering opportunities for academic exchanges and Portuguese language studies.He further outlined key regional trends, including enhanced connectivity, transport and logistics routes, as well as a focus on sustainable development.The Brazilian side praised Kazakhstan’s multilateral initiatives, including efforts to strengthen global energy and nuclear security, advance international cooperation in the green economy, promote the water-climate agenda, and actively participate within the UN and other international organizations, as well as regional integration frameworks. Both countries emphasized their shared commitment to multilateralism, diplomacy, and equal international cooperation.The parties also discussed prospects for expanding humanitarian and educational ties, including university partnerships and joint research projects. The topic of increasing tourism exchange was also addressed.At the conclusion of the consultations, both sides expressed satisfaction with the outcomes and confirmed their readiness to maintain regular contact at various levels.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1121451?lang=kk

Last Saturday, Yernur Zhautikbayev, Chairman of the Trade Committee, toured Astana's capital markets. Ahead of the holidays, he monitored prices and uncovered instances of unjustified markups.For example, at one grocery store in the city market, buckwheat was listed for 500 tenge. This price immediately caught the Committee Chairman's attention. According to Yernur Zhautikbayev, the actual price of buckwheat could not possibly be 500 tenge. The store purchased the product for 275 tenge and sold it with an 82 percent markup. Given the maximum allowable markup of 15 percent for socially significant goods, the price of buckwheat in this store should not have exceeded 316 tenge.The Committee Chairman instructed the Astana Department of Trade and Consumer Protection to conduct an investigation into this matter.During his tour, Yernur Zhautikbayev visited the Sauran, Shankhay-Kok Bazar, Sharyn, Saryarka, Asem, Astanalyk, and Ulzhan markets, as well as the Keruen Zholy site, where the Sogym Fest meat fair is taking place. During meetings with market owners and importers supplying fruits and vegetables to the capital, the Committee Chairman emphasized the need to prevent unjustified price increases ahead of the holidays and to ensure direct supplies of meat products from farmers without intermediaries."The Ministry of Trade is working comprehensively to maintain price stability in the market ahead of the holidays. Not only retail chains but also markets are under strict control. We are working specifically with major importers. Thanks to this, prices for socially important food products remained stable in November." "In anticipation of the holidays, we will take measures to stabilize the prices of not only socially significant goods but also everyday products," emphasized Yernur Zhautikbayev, Chairman of the Trade Committee.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1121191?lang=kk

Doha, December 6-7, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev participated in the Doha Forum 2025, held in the capital of the State of Qatar.Recognized as one of the leading global platforms for high-level dialogue on international affairs, the Forum brought together more than 5,000 participants from 162 countries, including heads of state and government, ministers, heads of international organizations, representatives of academia and the business community, as well as civil society institutions.This year’s Forum was held under the theme “Justice in Action: beyond promises to progress,” focusing on advancing the principles of justice through diplomacy, sustainable development, and inclusive governance. Participants exchanged views on the transformation of the international system, the evolving role of multilateral cooperation amidst emerging global challenges, and mechanisms to strengthen collective responsibility among states.On the sidelines of the event, a special session organized by the Astana International Forum (AIF), titled “Middle Powers as Bridge-Builders: Reinventing Global Cooperation,” took place. The session provided an opportunity to discuss the growing role of middle powers in international diplomacy and to explore coordinated approaches to addressing global crises.During his visit, Deputy Minister Bakaev held a bilateral meeting with the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, Ahmed Al Hammadi. The parties reviewed current issues of political, trade and economic, and humanitarian cooperation between the two countries. Both sides noted the positive dynamics of bilateral relations, underscoring that progress is driven by the strategic dialogue and political will of the leaders of Kazakhstan and Qatar. The interlocutors reaffirmed their readiness to continue joint efforts aimed at implementing high-level agreements and further deepening the strategic partnership.Deputy Minister Alibek Bakayev also met with the State Secretary for Foreign and Global Affairs at the Council of Ministers of the Kingdom of Spain, Diego Martínez Belío. Discussions focused on key areas of the Kazakhstan–Spain agenda, including political cooperation, economic engagement, and cultural and humanitarian ties. The Spanish side expressed its interest in enhancing comprehensive bilateral cooperation and confirmed its intention to undertake a visit to Kazakhstan in the near future.In addition, Deputy Minister held a number of informal exchanges with representatives of international organizations and participating states, discussing Kazakhstan’s multi-vector foreign policy approach, regional security issues, and joint efforts to address contemporary global challenges. These engagements reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s active and constructive role in promoting international dialogue and contributing to global stability.Kazakhstan’s participation in the Doha Forum 2025 once again demonstrated the country’s commitment to openness, constructive multilateral engagement, and its firm dedication to strengthening international peace and cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1120951?lang=kk

In the summer of 2025, a Kostanay resident paid 1,200,000 tenge for consultative, diagnostic, and dermatological cosmetology services. However, she did not receive the promised results and requested termination of the contract. The salon ignored her complaint, after which she contacted the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection.The Department's investigation revealed a lack of response to the complaint, for which the salon was subject to administrative liability. An order was also issued to amend the contract and remove any terms that infringe on consumer rights, including the prohibition on refunds. The consumer was advised to file a lawsuit.During the trial, it was established that the salon was performing dermatological cosmetology procedures without a mandatory license, as they are considered medical procedures. The court ordered a full refund to the consumer."This case once again demonstrates that entrepreneurs are obligated to comply with the law, and consumers have the right to high-quality and safe services." "The Department consistently protects the rights of the region's residents and strengthens market oversight," noted K. Akizhanov, Acting Head of the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection for Kostanay Region.Since the beginning of this year, the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection for Kostanay Region has received 1,452 complaints. Of these, 717 were written, 106 were received via a Telegram bot, 269 were received via a hotline, and 360 were seen in person by specialists. Consumers have received reimbursement of over 62.7 million tenge.Seventy-three inspections were conducted as part of state oversight. As a result of these unscheduled inspections, 16 entrepreneurs received warnings and 44 entrepreneurs were fined a total of 1,397,000 tenge.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1120871?lang=kk

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