Vice Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan Erzhan Birzhanov addressed the opening session of the OECD Eurasia Week.

In his remarks, Erzhan Birzhanov emphasized the strategic importance of Kazakhstan’s cooperation with the OECD, highlighting the key role of the Eurasia Competitiveness Programme in promoting economic and institutional reforms in the region.

It was noted that the OECD Country Programme for Kazakhstan facilitates the implementation of international standards and best practices in national reforms, ensuring their practical focus and long-term sustainability.

The Vice Minister also underlined Kazakhstan’s active and consistent engagement with the OECD. Currently, the country has acceded to 46 OECD legal instruments and participates in the work of 39 OECD committees and bodies.

Special attention was given to tax policy matters, including the entry into force of the new Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan as of 1 January 2026 and the country’s participation in the OECD/G20 BEPS initiative.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/1153788?lang=kk