Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the State of Qatar, Bakyt Batyrshayev, presented his credentials to the Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani congratulated the Ambassador of Kazakhstan on the commencement of his diplomatic mission and wished him success in further strengthening friendly relations and strategic partnership between the two countries.Bakyt Batyrshayev conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Ambassador emphasized his full commitment to exerting all efforts to deepen comprehensive cooperation between Astana and Doha.The parties noted the importance of building on the strategic partnership achieved and agreed to further strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation across various fields.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1268973?lang=ru

A three-day agricultural festival "Kostanay Dala" was organized at a high level in our region. In the future, this event will become annual and turn into the country's main agricultural exhibition. Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aidarbek Saparov visited the region specifically to participate in the festival.Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov noted that the region's farmers are successfully fulfilling the tasks set by the Head of State. This year, 275 billion tenge has been allocated for the development of the region's agro-industrial complex, which is 33% more compared to last year. Over the past five years, the volume of financing for the sector has increased by 3.6 times.Under the preferential leasing program, agricultural producers purchased 1,034 units of agricultural machinery last year. This year, 799 units of new machinery have already been purchased. At the same time, 90% of the purchased machinery is produced in Kazakhstan.At the end of last year, the best result in the last ten years was achieved: the yield amounted to 16.7 centners per hectare, and the total volume of harvested grain reached 6.7 million tons. This year, 140.4 billion tenge in preferential loans has been allocated for the sowing campaign."Our region is the country's leader in food production and export of processed agricultural products. Last year, out of 8.1 million tons of processed agricultural products exported by Kazakhstan, 27.2% came from Kostanay region. This year, the export of all agricultural products from the region amounted to 525.3 million US dollars, which is 59% higher than the same period last year," noted Akim of the region Kumar Aksakalov.In the development of the region's agro-industrial complex, priority is given to investment projects in the processing sector. In recent years, major projects have been implemented for processing legumes, producing dry mare's milk, and a flour milling complex and a cheese production plant have been put into operation. In August, the "Confectionery Capital" project will start operating. A pasta production project will also be launched, and the construction of an oil extraction plant and a complex for processing grain and oilseeds continues.Of particular importance for the region's economy will be the implementation of two more major projects — deep grain processing and sustainable aviation fuel production.The comprehensive livestock development plan, implemented under the "Igilik", "Bereke", and "Zhailau" programs, contributes to the increase in livestock numbers in the region. A pool of 21 investment projects with a total cost of 20 billion tenge has been formed, providing for the purchase of 14.2 thousand heads of imported pedigree cattle.In dairy farming, seven dairy farms have been put into operation over the past two years. The construction of six more such facilities is currently underway. This year, the implementation of three more new projects will begin.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1268938?lang=ru

As part of the supervisory activities, the Prosecutor General's Office revealed the fact of extortion of funds in institution No. 22 of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a criminal case on which was accepted for trial by special prosecutors.The pre-trial investigation established that in the period from July to November 2025, convicts J. and K., under threat of physical violence, extorted money from the newly arrived convict M. for providing so-called "patronage."Special prosecutors have collected a sufficient body of evidence confirming the involvement of the perpetrators in the commission of the crime, and the criminal case has been sent to court.By the verdict of the Glubokovsky District Court of July 29, 2026, the defendants were found guilty of committing a criminal offense under part 3 of Article 194 of the Criminal Code and sentenced to imprisonment with an increase in the term of punishment.The verdict has not entered into legal force.  Prosecutor's Office of the East Kazakhstan region Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/prokuratura-vko/press/news/details/1268907?lang=ru

The Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market announces the launch of a national analytical platform for monitoring the financing of women entrepreneurs - the first digital resource in the country providing a systematic and transparent view of women’s access to financial resources.The platform was developed by the Agency within the framework of the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Programme in the Republic of Kazakhstan, implemented jointly with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). One of the Programme’s key priorities is the development of a system for collecting, analysing and using data to expand women entrepreneurs’ access to financial services and improve the quality of decision-making.The Agency collected and systematised credit data and developed a methodology for identifying women entrepreneurs. Developing this methodology was a key achievement of the initiative, as it enables, for the first time, a comprehensive and reliable assessment of women’s participation in entrepreneurial lending.The platform provides comprehensive monitoring of the financing of women entrepreneurs across both the banking and microfinance sectors, covering the credit portfolios of small, medium-sized and large business entities. Its analytical functionality presents key credit portfolio indicators, portfolio structure and quality, sectoral and regional financing patterns, as well as the demographic and organisational characteristics of borrowers.A unified filtering system enables users to generate analytical views by reporting date, business entity type, business size and region. This approach allows users to independently build the analytics they need – from nationwide indicators to detailed information for a specific region or economic sector.The platform is available on the official website at https://wefikazakhstan.com/, operates around the clock and operates in three languages.The launch of the platform contributes to greater transparency of information on the financing of women entrepreneurs, strengthens the analytical foundation for evidence-based decision-making, and supports the design of targeted measures to promote women's entrepreneurship.The Agency will continue to develop analytical tools and enhance the quality of data to ensure equal access to financial resources for entrepreneurs. External Communications Office, press@finreg.kz  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ardfm/press/news/details/1268840?lang=ru

As of July 2026, annual inflation had fallen to 10.2%, while monthly price growth was 0.6%, lower than in July of the previous two years (0.7% in July 2025 and 2024).The slowdown in inflation is being facilitated by the implementation of a set of measures by the Government, the National Bank, and the Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market aimed at curbing price dynamics, ensuring macroeconomic stability, and improving the well-being of the population.The main contributor to the slowdown in inflation continues to be the slowdown in food prices. As of July, annual food inflation slowed to 10.1%, while price growth for socially important food products was only 2.4%, 7 percentage points lower than a year ago (9.4%). This result was achieved through a set of measures, including expanding the list of socially significant food products from 19 to 31, constantly monitoring compliance with the maximum 15% trade markup, identifying and reducing unproductive intermediaries, saturating the domestic market with domestic products, and ensuring the affordability of food products.At the same time, overall inflation has continued to slow, despite the impact of factors related to the consistent liberalization of the fuel and lubricants market and the end of the moratorium on tariff increases for regulated utilities. These factors continue to exert pressure primarily on the cost of non-food products, with annual price growth of 11.7% in July.https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1268120?lang=enSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-ekonomika-zhosparlau/press/news/details/1268817?lang=ru

Today, District Akim Zhandos Yerkinbek visited several sites in the settlement of Zhosaly to inspect the progress of ongoing beautification and infrastructure development projects.The working visit began at the forest nursery managed by the forestry department. The District Akim inspected the condition of the seedlings and instructed officials to improve the efficiency of the irrigation system. Measures to strengthen the maintenance and care of the young trees were also discussed.The District Akim then reviewed the ongoing works at Dendro Park. With the support of the district administration, the park, which was commissioned in 2012, is currently undergoing renovation of its internal area, along with the installation of an irrigation water supply system and landscaping works.During the visit, attention was also given to the beautification of the "Kazakh Khanate" Alley. There, the District Akim met with members of the Zhasyl El youth labor brigade and expressed his appreciation for their efforts. This year, 110 young people have been provided with seasonal employment under the Zhasyl El project and are actively contributing to landscaping and beautification activities across the district."Your contribution to keeping your hometown clean and beautiful is a great responsibility and a true demonstration of civic commitment. I wish you every success in your work for the prosperity of our cherished homeland," said Zhandos Yerkinbek.The visit also included an inspection of the housing construction project in the Tauelsizdik residential district. Construction of 100 two-family residential houses is progressing actively. The project is expected to be completed by the end of the year, enabling 200 families to receive the keys to their new homes.At the conclusion of the inspection, the District Akim emphasized that particular attention must be paid to the quality and timely completion of all construction projects, instructing the responsible authorities to ensure that every project is completed on schedule and in full compliance with the required standards.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-karmakshy/press/news/details/1268818?lang=ru

Today, a meeting chaired by District Akim Zhandos Yerkinbek was held to discuss measures to support and promote domestically produced goods, the implementation of the "Auyl Amanaty" program, and employment performance indicators.The District Akim stated:"The Head of the Region emphasized the importance of providing state support to domestic manufacturers within the framework of government programs. Accordingly, conditions should be created in local retail outlets to promote products and goods made in Kazakhstan."In this regard, the District Department of Entrepreneurship and Industry was instructed to establish dedicated "Made in Kazakhstan" shelves in major retail stores located in the district center.The meeting also reviewed the implementation of the "Auyl Amanaty" program. In 2026, a total of 42 projects were financed under the program. It was emphasized that priority should be given to projects capable of delivering tangible results, and continuous monitoring of their implementation was instructed to prevent shortcomings.The next agenda item focused on employment indicators. Participants reviewed the progress of the 2026 plan for creating permanent and subsidized jobs, while reports from the responsible institutions were presented.The District Akim noted:"President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has instructed regional leaders to create at least 100 new permanent jobs for every 10,000 residents. This requirement is one of the key performance indicators used to evaluate the work of local executive bodies."The meeting concluded with instructions to the responsible departments, the akim of the township, and rural district akims to ensure that all tasks assigned during the meeting are carried out efficiently and within the established deadlines.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-karmakshy/press/news/details/1268813?lang=ru

В течение ближайших пяти лет на Капшагайском водохранилище будет проходить международный чемпионат «Формула-1 H2O». При этом проект не ограничивается лишь проведением соревнований. В регионе планируется строительство завода по производству спортивных катеров, а также открытие академии по подготовке пилотов водной техники. Кроме того, будет сформирована национальная сборная Казахстана, которая будет представлять страну на мировых гонках «Формула-1 H2O» на воде, сообщает пресс-служба акима Алматинской области.Аким области Марат Султангазиев вновь встретился с организаторами чемпионата F1H2O, чтобы обсудить вопросы проведения международного турнира на высоком организационном уровне.— Проведение международных соревнований такого уровня, как «Формула-1 H2O», будет способствовать дальнейшему укреплению авторитета нашей страны на мировой арене. Со стороны акимата области этой инициативе будет оказана всесторонняя поддержка. Совместно с Министерством туризма и спорта Республики Казахстан мы приложим все усилия, чтобы реализовать этот турнир как важный национальный проект, — отметил глава региона.В свою очередь представитель компании H2O Racing Раймондо ди Сан Джермано подчеркнул, что Казахстан является наиболее подходящей страной для проведения этих соревнований.— Мы хотим, чтобы международный чемпионат получил широкое развитие в Центральной Азии. Именно поэтому приняли решение проводить крупнейшие в мире гонки на воде в Конаеве — городе, который широко известен своим потенциалом в сфере водного туризма. Во время соревнований на Иссык-Куле мы официально объявили, что чемпионат мира 2027 года пройдет в Казахстане. В дальнейшем мы откроем академию по подготовке пилотов и будем обучать специалистов по управлению спортивными судами. Также намерены развивать федерацию этого вида спорта как в Казахстане, так и во всей Центральной Азии. Все эти проекты будут реализованы в городе Конаев. Кроме того, мы планируем открыть в Казахстане завод по производству спортивных катеров. Во время пребывания на Иссык-Куле мы увидели, что у Кыргызстана нет собственной национальной команды. Уверен, что в течение ближайших 12 месяцев Казахстан сможет сформировать полноценную национальную сборную, — заявил Раймондо ди Сан Джермано.Отметим, что в этом году этап «Формулы-1 H2O» прошел на побережье озера Иссык-Куль в Кыргызстане. За зрелищными гонками лично наблюдали президенты шести государств. Ожидается, что соревнования, которые в следующем году состоятся на Капшагайском водохранилище, будут транслироваться в прямом эфире почти для одного миллиарда зрителей по всему миру. Это, безусловно, станет мощным импульсом для развития туристического потенциала Казахстана и повысит интерес иностранных гостей к стране.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/1268799?lang=ru

DEAR FELLOW CITIZENS!On 23 August 2026, from 07:00 to 20:00 (London time), elections for the deputies of the Kurultai of the Republic of Kazakhstan will be held at Polling Station No. 408, located at the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.If you are a citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan, have reached the age of 18 by the date of the election, and have the legal right to vote, you are entitled to participate in the elections for the deputies of the Kurultai of the Republic of Kazakhstan.In order to exercise your constitutional right to vote, your name must be included in the electoral register.The electoral register of Polling Station No. 408 at the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland includes all citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan who are permanently or temporarily residing in the host country and hold a valid passport of the Republic of Kazakhstan.DEAR CITIZENS!To be included in the electoral register, every citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan residing in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, as well as Ireland and Iceland, is requested to submit the following information in advance (full name, date of birth, Individual Identification Number (IIN), residential address, contact details, and email address) to consuluk@mfa.kz, with the subject line "Kurultai Elections".If you have any questions, please contact Polling Station No. 408 by telephone at +44 207 925 75 32.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-london/press/news/details/1268795?lang=ru

The President spoke at a teleconference dedicated to the launch of construction of the Kyzylorda – Saksaulsk, Ulgaisyn – Saksaulsk, and Beineu – Saksaulsk highways.In his speech, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stated that construction of major projects of particular strategic importance for our country was commencing today. He noted that the transport and logistics industry is a powerful engine of economic growth for Kazakhstan, which is located at the crossroads of vital routes."Roads are lifelines. The state consistently prioritizes the development of this sector. Our goal is to strengthen Kazakhstan's status as a key transit hub in Eurasia. I have repeatedly stated this. As is well known, our country serves as the main bridge connecting Europe and Asia. The majority of overland freight traffic between East and West passes through Kazakhstan. Therefore, the development of a modern, advanced transport system is a strategic objective. Overall, the country is working hard in this direction." Last year, the second line of the Dostyk – Moiynty railway was commissioned, increasing freight traffic volumes fivefold. A railway line bypassing Almaty station was also launched, significantly reducing freight delivery times. "The most important thing is that such large-scale projects are being implemented by domestic specialists," said the Head of State.The President noted that all this work demonstrates Kazakhstan's enormous potential in transport and logistics."Last year, the country's total freight traffic increased by 6 percent, reaching approximately 37 million tons. Construction of the Moiynty – Kyzylzhar and Darbaza – Maktaaral railway lines will be completed this year, and the Bakhty – Ayagoz line will be completed next year. We are also paying special attention to the automotive industry. In recent years, Kazakhstan has been undergoing large-scale road modernization. A number of major infrastructure projects have been successfully completed." Clear evidence of this are the highways linking Western Europe to Western China, Karaganda to Almaty, Central to South, Atyrau to Astrakhan, Taldykorgan to Ust-Kamenogorsk, and Kalbatau to Maykapchagay. Over the past five years, the volume of road freight transport has doubled. Last year, revenue from this type of service reached 1.5 trillion tenge. Eight international corridors pass through Kazakhstan. Approximately 35,000 vehicles travel along these routes daily. Last year, 13,000 kilometers of roads were built and repaired, 6,000 of which were put into operation. In 2027, road checkpoints will undergo a complete reconstruction. Such large-scale work will be carried out for the first time since the country's independence, emphasized Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.The head of state reported that road repair work has now covered all regions. "Construction of a bypass road around Saryagash and the modernization of the Zhezkazgan-Karaganda highway recently began. At the same time, work is underway across the country to build housing, educational and healthcare facilities, utility networks, and other social infrastructure. In short, Kazakhstan is currently experiencing a massive construction boom. This clearly demonstrates that the country has embarked on a course for robust growth and has entered a qualitatively new stage of modernization," the President noted.Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced the launch of the new 800-kilometer Beineu-Saksaulsk highway project. He believes this road is designed not only to provide interregional connectivity but also to become a key international transport artery."By strengthening ties within Kazakhstan, the road will also become a 'golden bridge' between China and Europe. The project will directly connect checkpoints on the Chinese border with the ports of Aktau and Kuryk." As a result, the distance of freight shipments from China to Europe will be reduced by 1,000 kilometers, and delivery time will be reduced to three days. In our people's value system, the construction of wells and bridges has long been considered an expression of virtue and concern for others. In other words, we are embarking on a crucial initiative that will serve both our well-being and the well-being of our neighbors. The Beineu – Saksaulsk highway will undoubtedly become a key transport artery of national, regional, and transcontinental significance. That is why the name "Aral-Caspian Highway" is most appropriate for this route," the Head of State noted.Along with this, the President announced that work will begin to expand the capacity and comprehensively reconstruct the Kyzylorda – Saksaulsk and Ulgaisyn – Saksaulsk highways, which together extend 774 kilometers.Domestic companies will be involved in the projects, creating jobs for over 10,000 people. Once the highways are operational, freight traffic will increase 2.5-fold, reaching 13.2 million tons annually. These projects will undoubtedly contribute to the development of the national economy and tourism, as well as improving the well-being of the population. Each project is seamlessly integrated into the transportation system of Kazakhstan. Historically established vertical transportation networks are now complemented by horizontal connections. The main goal is to transform our country into a leading logistics hub connecting Europe and Asia. Road transportation in Kazakhstan has almost equaled rail transport in terms of revenue. Therefore, an important task is not simply building roads, but creating a modern digital ecosystem. The adoption of the National Program to Support Domestic Carriers, with the participation of the local auto industry, will greatly enhance the existing potential. All this will expand Kazakhstan's transit capabilities. Lifelines in the undeveloped steppes of the Aral Sea region will transform dead-end routes into important crossroads of key transport corridors of Eurasia. It is crucial to complete all projects launched today within the strictly established deadlines – no later than 2029. All the necessary conditions have been created for this. Now it's time to move on to their implementation. I am confident that, with our joint efforts, we will successfully accomplish this task. I wish everyone good health, success, and prosperity! - Kassym-Jomart Tokayev concluded his speech.During the teleconference, First Deputy Prime Minister Nurlybek Nalibayev, Akim of Aktobe Region Askhat Shakharov, and Akim of Mangistau Region Nurdaulet Kilybay reported on the projects' readiness for launch. Chairman of the Kyzylorda Region Veterans' Council Serik Duisenbayev also delivered a speech, conveying the gratitude of the region's residents to the President. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-minsk/press/news/details/1268785?lang=ru

On 3 August, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev attended the opening ceremony of the III International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence in Astana. Held from 2 to 8 August, the competition brings together more than 500 talented students from 106 countries.The President highlighted Kazakhstan’s strategic commitment to digital development and artificial intelligence. Participants compete in AI model development and autonomous robot programming.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-madrid/press/news/details/1268786?lang=ru

The Kazakh Zhuldyz Ensemble is participating in the 18th International Festival of Children of Peace, taking place in the Kingdom of Morocco from 30 July to 6 August 2026.  More than 300 children from 20 countries representing different continents are participating in the festival.During the opening ceremony оf the festival, the young artists of the Zhuldyz Ensemble presented Kazakhstan’s national choreographic art, introducing Moroccan  and international audiences to the richness of Kazakh culture and traditions. The colourful costumes, high level of preparation and expressive performance by the ensemble members received a warm response from the audience and were accompanied by prolonged applause.The International Festival of Children of Peace is held under the honorary presidency of Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Meryem and brings together children’s creative groups from different countries. The event aims to strengthen friendship, mutual respect and cultural dialogue among peoples.The participation of the Zhuldyz Ensemble in the festival represents an important contribution to promoting Kazakh culture abroad and further developing cultural and humanitarian cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kingdom of Morocco. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-rabat/press/news/details/1268787?lang=ru

On August 3, 2026, a meeting of the delegation led by the Minister of Justice of the Kingdom of Morocco Abdelattif Wahbi with the Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerlan Zhaksylykuly Sarsembayev was held within the framework of an official visit to Kazakhstan.During the meeting, E. Sarsembayev introduced the Moroccan delegation to the main novelties of the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the main areas of activity of the Ministry of Justice, legal reforms being implemented in the country, modern approaches to the development of the justice system, and achievements in the field of digitalization of public services. The Kazakh minister also noted the systematic development of cooperation between the two countries, based on mutual respect, trust and the desire to strengthen international legal cooperation.Following the negotiations, the two ministers signed the Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance and Legal Relations in Civil Matters between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kingdom of Morocco, as well as a Memorandum of Understanding between the ministries of the two countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-rabat/press/news/details/1268779?lang=ru

On 3 August, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev launched the construction of several major highway projects.A key project is the approximately 800-km Beyneu–Saksaulsk highway, which will directly connect the Chinese border with the ports of Aktau and Kuryk. The new route is expected to shorten the China–Europe corridor by approximately 1,000 km and reduce cargo delivery times by up to three days.The Kyzylorda–Saksaulsk and Ulgaysyn–Saksaulsk roads will also be modernised. These projects will further strengthen Kazakhstan’s role as a major transport and logistics hub connecting Europe and Asia. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-madrid/press/news/details/1268782?lang=ru

On 4 August, 2026, Nurgali Arystanov, Chairman of the Kazakhstan Agency of International Development “KazAID”, had a meeting with Victoire Mandonnaud, CEO and Founder of Non-governmental organization “On My Way”.During the meeting, he outlined the projects being implemented by the Agency to foster the growth of partner countries in alignment with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).The parties discussed potential areas of cooperation to achieve the SDGs and reaffirmed their mutual interest in this field.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kazaid/press/news/details/1268702?lang=ru

A deferral or installment payment of taxes and (or) fees may be granted to a taxpayer whose financial situation does not allow them to pay the tax and (or) fee within the установленный срок, provided that there are sufficient grounds to believe that the taxpayer will be able to fulfill the payment obligation within the period for which the deferral or installment plan is granted, if at least one of the following grounds exists:-the taxpayer has suffered damage as a result of force majeure (including emergencies of a social, natural, technological, or environmental nature, military actions, and other circumstances beyond the taxpayer's control);-the taxpayer's production and (or) sale of goods, performance of works, or provision of services is seasonal in nature;-the financial situation of an individual who is not registered as an individual entrepreneur (excluding property that is exempt from enforcement under the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan) does not allow for the tax to be paid in a lump sum;-a court has issued a decision on the application of a debt restructuring procedure;-the taxpayer's principal business activity belongs to a sector of the economy recognized as strategically important under the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan;-the taxpayer has submitted an additional tax return;-the taxpayer agrees with the amounts of taxes and (or) fees assessed and specified in the notice on the results of a tax audit.The last provision does not apply to taxpayers for whom the period from the date of registration as a taxpayer to the date of submission of the application for a deferral or installment payment is less than five years.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-astana/press/news/details/1268634?lang=ru

On August 4, Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Lebanon, Rasul Jumaly, met with Colonel Prasun Singh, Commander of the Indian Peacekeeping Battalion in the UN Interim Forces in Lebanon (UNIFIL). The meeting was held as part of the resumption of the participation of Kazakhstani peacekeepers in the Indian battalion since July of this year. Colonel Singh briefed them on the progress of Kazakh peacekeepers, describing them as highly trained personnel.The parties discussed the current situation amid the ongoing conflict in the region in relation to the role of UNIFIL. They also considered possible scenarios regarding the expiration of UNIFIL's mandate by the end of 2026 and its possible reformatting.The Ambassador thanked the Indian side for its assistance in organizing the meeting and hosting the newly arrived 11 military personnel from Kazakhstan, expressing hope for continued successful cooperation between the two countries in peacekeeping.The meeting was attended by Colonel Arman Dyusekeyev, Military Attaché of the Kazakhstan Embassy in Lebanon, and accompanying personnel from UNIFIL.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-beirut/press/news/details/1268599?lang=ru

The UAPF is the single operator of Kazakhstan's funded pension system, ensuring the reliability and transparency of pension savings. Its primary objective is to accumulate citizens' pension savings and ensure their future payment. The Fund's services help citizens not only accumulate the necessary funds for a decent retirement but also actively participate in financial planning for their future. The UAPF provides various digital services to Kazakhstanis and continues to develop them, adapting to client needs. The 24/7 availability of the Fund's services on its website and mobile app is a key factor in increasing contributor interest. From January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026, the Fund provided 28.4 million services to the public. Of these, 17.3 million were provided electronically, and 10.4 million were automated. Thus, the share of automated, electronic, and remote services amounted to 98.2% of the total. A total of 384,700 services were provided in person, including 374,400 directly at the Fund's offices.As a reminder, all pension accounts are opened in the UAPF automatically upon receipt of the first contribution. Targeted requirements are also automatically accrued to citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the age of 18, and targeted savings accounts (TSAs) are opened to record and pay out targeted savings to adult recipients of targeted savings under the National Fund for Children program.During the reporting period, the total number of automatically opened individual pension savings accounts (IPSAs) for all types of individual pension contributions, as well as notional pension accounts (NPSAs) for recording employer’s compulsory pension contributions (ECPCs) transferred by employers from their own funds, and targeted savings accounts (TSAs, opened to record and pay targeted savings to recipients of targeted savings under the National Fund for Children program) exceeded 1.0 million.Getting statements from IPSAs, NPSAs, and TSAs remains the most popular service. Since the beginning of the year, 18.1 million statements have been issued for all account types, 16.1 million of which were electronic and 1.7 million automatically. The UAPF reminds that accessing account status information through your personal account is the most convenient, reliable, and timely way to monitor your pension savings. The service operates online 24/7, allowing you to access up-to-date information at any time and from anywhere. Account status information is available not only through the UAPF mobile app and your personal account on the UAPF website, but also through the egov.kz portal or the e-government mobile app. This provides additional convenience for users who prefer to interact with government services through a single platform. UAPF notes that, starting in 2025, the annual automatic mailing of statements will no longer be provided. However, receiving information on pension savings by mail is still possible by submitting a request to UAPF.In addition to receiving a statement in their personal account on the website and in the mobile application, contributors (beneficiaries) have the opportunity to use services such as making changes and additions to their details, obtaining a certificate of account availability, submitting an application for the appointment of pension payments in connection with the establishment of a disability of groups 1 or 2 indefinitely or in connection with reaching the age of fifty through voluntary pension contributions, tracking the status of a payment application, transferring a portion of pension savings to an investment portfolio manager (IPM), projecting a future pension using a pension calculator, etc. Over the past period, 54,000 applications from contributors for the transfer of a portion of pension savings to the IPM trust management were accepted, most of which were in electronic format.The UAPF reminds that its unified online information platform for investment management of citizens' pension assets, invest.enpf.kz, brings together all key information about investment portfolio managers (IPMs) in a single digital space and provides a systematic approach to providing data on investment activities. On the invest.enpf.kz portal, users have access in Kazakh and Russian to information about the pension savings system, securities, investment strategies (criteria), basic concepts, and the pension asset allocation structure, as well as the financial performance of each IPM, data on the IPM's compliance with regulatory requirements, and other information allowing investors to develop a profile of their IPM and its investment activities. During the reporting period, 56,800 applications for changes to account details were received, 53,300 of which were submitted at the Fund's offices. When applying for a service from UAPF specialists, investors typically receive additional consultations and advice on savings management. As part of its outreach efforts, 29,600 roadside presentations were held, attended by 589,200 people. The number of materials published in the media based on UAPF announcements amounted to 20,100. The number of inquiries received from depositors and recipients through feedback channels (call center, website consultations, instant messaging, social media, and other communication channels) amounted to 226,500.As a reminder, any company can request an on-site presentation and consultation on the funded pension system by simply calling the call center at 1418 or through the Fund's website or mobile app.UAPF consulting services can be obtained through instant messengers (chat bot in WhatsApp and Viber at +7 777 000 14 18), call center at 1418 (free call within Kazakhstan), on the corporate website enpf.kz, as well as on the official UAPF pages on social networks Instagram, Facebook, VKontakte, Telegram, Odnoklassniki.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-rudnyi-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1268587?lang=ru

 As of July 1, 2026, the net investment income earned by the NBRK since April 1, 2014 (following the consolidation of pension assets into the UAPF) amounted to over 11.15 trillion tenge. Taking into account payments made, its share of the total pension savings of contributors (beneficiaries) is 41.4%, confirming the significant contribution of investment income to increasing citizens' pension savings. If we consider the results of investment activities over the past 12 months, then based on the results of managing the pension assets of the NBRK, formed through compulsory pension contributions (CPC), compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPC) and voluntary pension contributions (VPC), the amount of accrued investment income over the past 12 months from July 2025 to June 2026 amounted to approximately 2.51 trillion tenge, the return for this period was 10.29%.For pension assets formed through employer's compulsory pension contributions (ECPC), accrued investment income over the past 12 months as of July 1, 2026, amounted to 122.77 billion tenge, with a return of 16.84% for this period.It is important to note that the return on pension assets for individual short-term periods is not an indicator of their management effectiveness, as income from financial instruments and other transactions accrued over a short period does not always cover fluctuations in securities prices and exchange rates over a given period. Therefore, an objective analysis of investment income is advisable over a longer period.The accumulated investment return since the inception of the funded pension system in 1998 as of July 1, 2026, was 1,109.05%, with inflation for the entire period at 995.04%.As a reminder, contributors have the right to transfer a portion of their pension assets (currently up to 50% of pension savings through CPC, COPC, and up to 100% of pension savings through the VPC) to a private investment portfolio manager (IPM) that meets the regulator's requirements.Contributors can choose one of three investment portfolios within which the IPM operates:the Ki (12) portfolio, which is suitable for all investors, regardless of age. The minimum return is calculated over the past 12 months;the Ki (36) portfolio, which is designed for those with at least three years left until retirement. The minimum return is calculated over a 36-month period;the Ki (60) portfolio, which is designed for contributors with a long-term horizon (more than 13 years until retirement). The minimum return is determined over a 60-month period. The entire investment management and pension asset accounting system is transparent: each contributor can view their investment income in their personal account on the enpf.kz website or in the mobile app.Information on the investment management of UAPF pension assets and the financial instruments in which UAPF pension assets are invested, as well as on investment results, is published on the official UAPF website (www.enpf.kz) in the section “Statistics and Analytics/Investment Management of Pension Assets,” on the invest.enpf.kz portal, and in the Fund’s information materials.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-rudnyi-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1268591?lang=ru

UAPF JSC (UAPF, the Fund) presents a report on pension asset management by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NBRK) and investment portfolio managers (IPM) on the enpf.kz website in the "Statistics and Analytics - Pension Asset Investment Management" section. The total volume of pension assetsmanaged by the NBRK and IPMs as of July 1, 2026, amounted to KZT 28,081.70 bln. As of this date, UAPF's pension assets held in trust by the NBRK, formed through compulsory pension contributions (CPCs), compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPCs), and voluntary pension contributions (VPCs), amounted to approximately KZT26,786.27bln. The volume of pension assets formed through employer’s compulsory pension contributions (ECPCs) held in trust by the NBRK amounted to KZT1,173.59bln.Pension assets under IPM managementamounted to KZT121.84 bln.  Investment portfolio of pension assets managedby the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan The National Bank of Kazakhstan, as the trustee of the UAPF pension assets, pursues a balanced investment policy: investing in various types of financial instruments, diversifying the portfolio by currency, country, sector, and issuer.According to information provided by the National Bank of Kazakhstan, the main investment areas of pension assets formed through CPC, COPC, and VPC as of July 1, 2026, are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 43.32%, bonds of quasi-public companies – 7.87%, deposits of the National Bank of Kazakhstan – 3.71%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 2.57%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 2.07%, IFI – 0.97%, and government securities of foreign countries – 0.41%.38.37% of assets are invested through index management. This approach involves creating an investment portfolio focused on a benchmark portfolio, which is a set of securities reflecting the contributor's strategic interests. The benchmark portfolio's return serves as a metric for assessing management effectiveness. The benchmark portfolio is based on indices developed and monitored by leading global financial companies or the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Index management of assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan both independently and with the involvement of foreign management companies in certain areas, including sub-portfolios of bonds from developed and developing countries, corporate bonds, and equities.The investment portfolio, broken down by currencies in which financial instruments acquired through the CPC, COPC, and VPC are denominated, as of July 1, 2026, is as follows: investments in national currency – 59.00%, in US dollars – 41.00% of the pension asset portfolio.As a result of investments, interest income on securities, including deposits and reverse repo transactions, amounted to KZT1,114.54bln, income from market revaluation of securities amounted to KZT91.69 bln, income from assets under external management, including those adjusted for exchange rate revaluation, amounted to KKZT127.62 bln, and other income amounted to KZT3.33 bln.The market revaluation of foreign currency, excluding assets under external management, was negative.The accrued investment income for the last 12 months from July 2025 to June 2026 amounted to approximately 2.51 trillion tenge, with a return of 10.29% for this period. The ECPC's investment portfolio as of July 1, 2026, is as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 88.17%, deposits of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 8.74%, repo transactions – 3.08%, and cash in investment accounts – 0.01%.The investment portfolio, funded by the ECPC, includes only financial instruments denominated in national currency. Interest income on securities, including deposits and reverse repo transactions, amounted to KZT69.44 bln. The revaluation of securities brought contributors KZT1.69 bln.As of July 1, 2026, accrued investment income over the past 12 months amounted to KZT122.77 bln, with a return of 16.84% for the period.A detailed breakdownof the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan, including issuers, and an overview of investment activities are available on the UAPF's official website. Information on the portfolio structure of pension assetsformed through the ECPC is also available on the enpf.kz website.Investmentportfoliomanagers The total volume of pension assets under IPM management is KZT121.84 bln.As of July 1, 2026, pension assets under the trust management of Alatau City Invest JSC amounted to KZT19.32 bln.The company's main investments: Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) units – 31.79%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 14.57%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 10.80%, government securities of foreign governments – 9.42%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 8.19%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 6.24%, repo – 4.99%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 4.28%, microfinance organizations – 2.94%.Please note that 54.48% of the portfolio is held in tenge, 44.66% in US dollars, and 0.86% in other currencies.The return on pension assets over the past 12 months from July 2025 to June 2026 was 13.88%.A detailed breakdownof the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Alatau City Invest JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As of July 1, 2026, UAPF pension assets held in trust by BCC Invest JSC amounted to KZT15.53 bln.Main investment areas: Government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 28.58%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 20.35%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 15.72%, shares and depositary receipts issued by organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 9.00%, corporate bonds of issuers-residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 8.12%, units of Exchange Traded Funds whose asset structure mirrors the structure of the MSCI ACWI Index components – 5.55%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 5.42%.Investments in national currency accounted for 67.76% of the portfolio, in US dollars – 32.24%.The return on pension assets at the beginning of the year was 5.98%, and over the last 12 months from July 2025 to June 2026, it was 11.41%.A detailed structureof the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by BCC Invest JSC, with an indication of issuers, is presented on the UAPF website. As of July 1, 2026, pension assets held in trust by Halyk Global Markets JSC amounted to KZT6.95 bln.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: equity instruments of foreign issuers (ETF units) - 26.64%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 17.64%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 15.45%, reverse repo (no more than 90 calendar days) - 10.39%, notes of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 7.04%, shares and depositary receipts issued by organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 6.10%, corporate bonds of organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 5.91%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 5.58%, securities with government status issued by the central governments of foreign states - 4.97%.It should be noted that 63.26% of the portfolio is held in tenge, and 36.74% in US dollars.The return on pension assets over the past 12 months was 12.37%.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Halyk Global Markets JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As of July 1, 2026, pension assets under trust management by Halyk Finance, a subsidiary of Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan, amounted to KZT65.58 bln.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 21.51%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 14.17%, units of Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) – 11.59%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 8.10%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 7.67%, reverse repo (up to 90 calendar days) – 7.32%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 7.02%, MFOs – 4.39%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 4.19%, notes of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 1.21%.64.89% of the portfolio is invested in instruments in national currency, 35.11% in US dollars. The return on pension assets over the past 12 months from July 2025 to June 2026 was 11.69%.A detailed breakdownof the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Halyk Finance Subsidiaryof Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As of July 1, 2026, pension assets under trust management by Tansar Capital JSC amounted to KZT0.32 bln.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: Repo – 37.33%, Exchange Traded Funds (the asset structure of which mirrors the structure of the MSCI ACWI Index components) – 32.27%, ETFs on major stock indices – 7.32%, shares and depositary receipts issued by organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 4.71%.42.35% of the portfolio is invested in national currency instruments, and 57.65% in US dollars.Tansar Capital JSC began managing pension assets on April 8, 2026. The return on pension assets since the beginning of management has amounted to 1.84%.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Tansar Capital JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As of July 1, 2026, UAPF's pension assets, held in trust by Centras Securities JSC, amounted to approximately KZT14.14 bln.22.70% of the portfolio was invested in bonds of Kazakhstan's second-tier banks, 16.24% in repos, 13.75% in bonds of Kazakhstan's quasi-public organizations, 13.63% in corporate bonds of Kazakhstan's issuers, 6.95% in US government bonds, 4.73% in corporate bonds of foreign issuers, 4.52% in government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 3.59% in shares and depositary receipts of foreign issuers, and 3.34% in shares and depositary receipts of Kazakhstan's resident issuers.Investments in national currency constituted 70.51% of the portfolio, while those in US dollars accounted for 29.49%.The return on pension assets over the past 12 months from July 2025 to June 2026 was 18.66%.A detailed breakdownof the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Centras Securities JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As a reminder, UAPF has launched a unified online information platform for investment management of citizens' pension assets, invest.enpf.kz, which consolidates all key information about pension funds in a single digital space and provides a systematic approach to providing data on investment activities. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-rudnyi-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1268581?lang=ru