On July 24, 2025, in the city of Astana, Chairperson of the Committee on Intellectual Property Rights of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sholpan Toktarovna Abdreyeva and General Director of KT&G Global Kazakhstan Seo Ji Chul signed a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation.

The document reflects a shift from a framework-based cooperation to a deeper and more practice-oriented model of interaction, aimed at addressing pressing issues in the field of intellectual property, particularly the fight against counterfeit tobacco products.

The signing of the Memorandum marked an important step in strengthening the collaboration between the state and business in the field of intellectual property. It provides for the development of joint initiatives focused on combating counterfeit products, raising awareness and culture of intellectual property protection, improving enforcement practices and supporting innovation activity.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/1040026?lang=kk