Islamabad, July 29, 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan Yerzhan Kistafin received a delegation from the Association of Chemical Manufacturers of Pakistan headed by Chairman Haroon Ali Khan. During the meeting, the parties discussed the prospects for cooperation in the chemical industry. The Head of the Association spoke about the main activities and products manufactured by Pakistan companies. Interest was expressed in establishing exports to Kazakhstan, as well as opening enterprises jointly with domestic manufacturers representing the chemical industry.In turn, Ambassador Y.Kistafin spoke about the current state of cooperation in the trade, economic, transport and logistics spheres. Separately, the Ambassador focused on the investment climate in Kazakhstan, the existing business opportunities for doing business and the created favorable ecosystem.Following the meeting, the Chairman and members of the Association expressed their intention to visit Kazakhstan this year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-islamabad/press/news/details/1266605?lang=ru

Члены постоянной комиссии районного маслихата совместно с представителями местных исполнительных органов провели выездное рабочее заседание в селах Бурлин и Канай.В ходе визита была изучена инфраструктура сел, рассмотрены вопросы водоснабжения и электроснабжения. Кроме того, обсуждался ход решения вопросов, ранее поднятых жителями.Члены комиссии встретились с представителями подрядных организаций и ознакомились с ходом и качеством выполняемой работы.Каждый вопрос обсуждался с участием ответственных учреждений, были даны соответствующие предложения по устранению выявленных недостатков и постепенному решению поднятых проблем. Эти вопросы будут находиться на контроле у депутатов.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/burlin-maslihat/press/news/details/1266555?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, 17.4 million were provided electronically, and 10.4 million were automated. Thus, the share of automated, electronic, and remote services amounted to 98.6% of the total. A total of 384,700 services were provided in person, including 374,500 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, 56,900 applications for changes to account details were received, 53,400 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 589,300 people. The number of materials published in the media based on UAPF announcements amounted to 20,200. 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/akimat-beyneu/press/news/details/1266446?lang=ru

Addresses / Objects:TP-Kotelnaya (Substation / Transformer substation repair work)Construction site at 4/3 Uzkokoleynaya St.Residential sector: 1/1–1/15, 1/2, 16, 2, 2/1, 2/2, 8/11 Uzkokoleynaya St., 2–20 Popovicha St., 1–22, 1/1 Titova St.Time:July 31, 202610:00 – 16:00Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1266430?lang=ru

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Kuala Lumpur, 29 July 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Malaysia Bulat Sugurbayev held a meeting with the new leadership of the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia, headed by President Norsyahrin Bin Hamidon and Vice President Mohd Dzahir Bin Jamudin, as well as members of the Chamber.During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for further developing trade, economic and investment cooperation between Kazakhstan and Malaysia. Particular attention was paid to expanding direct contacts between the business communities of the two countries, organising business missions and implementing joint investment projects.The Ambassador of Kazakhstan noted that the opening of a satellite office of the Malay Chamber of Commerce of Malaysia in Kazakhstan in 2025 was an important step towards expanding bilateral business cooperation. The office provides practical support to Malaysian companies seeking to enter the Kazakh market, identify local partners and implement investment projects.The parties also discussed institutional cooperation between the business associations of the two countries. They confirmed their interest in strengthening cooperation between the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia, the Malay Chamber of Commerce of Malaysia and Kazakh business associations, as well as in making broader use of Kazakhstan’s potential as a regional manufacturing, logistics and investment hub providing access to the markets of Central Asia and the Eurasian Economic Union.Following the meeting, the parties agreed to organise a business mission by a delegation of the Malay Chamber of Commerce of Malaysia to Kazakhstan by the end of this year with a view to establishing new business partnerships and exploring promising joint projects.The meeting reaffirmed the parties’ mutual interest in further strengthening their economic partnership and giving fresh impetus to trade and investment cooperation between Kazakhstan and Malaysia.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-kuala-lumpur/press/news/details/1266382?lang=ru

The bankrupt's obligations do not terminate if there are one or more of the following circumstances:the debtor provided false information and (or) concealed information about his financial situation, property and obligations, including when submitting an application for the application of solvency restoration and judicial bankruptcy procedures;during the procedures for restoring solvency and judicial bankruptcy, the debtor concealed property, part of it, and (or) information about it, or prevented the financial manager, court, or authorized body from obtaining information about his financial situation, property, and obligations, and (or) did not comply with the legal requirements of the financial manager, and (or) otherwise prevented him from carrying out their powers;the debtor increased the amount of debt or otherwise worsened its financial situation, including by alienating property, assuming new obligations, during the procedures for restoring solvency and judicial bankruptcy to the detriment of creditors;the debtor reduced assets to the detriment of creditors during the three years prior to the initiation of bankruptcy proceedings;the debtor has given unreasonable preference to one creditor over others or has committed other actions to the detriment of creditors during the procedures for restoring solvency and judicial bankruptcy, as well as during the three years prior to the initiation of proceedings for the application of procedures for restoring solvency and judicial bankruptcy;the debtor was found guilty of deliberate bankruptcy;other circumstances are at the discretion of the court, which make it possible to assess the actions (inaction) of the debtor in initiating procedures for restoring solvency and judicial bankruptcy or during their conduct as a way of avoiding responsibility to creditors. (Unofficial translation)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1266383?lang=ru

Foundation "OTANDASTAR QORY" invites ethnic Kazakh children living abroad to take part in the international drawing competition "Kazakhstan through my eyes".Ethnic Kazakh children aged 12 to 17 are invited to participate.The competition is held on the following topics:Nature of Kazakhstan;National values ​​and traditions;Historical and cultural heritage;Kazakhstan future;Prominent personalities of Kazakhstan.Acceptance of work will be carried out until August 28, 2026.The material should be sent to e-mail:oqbaiqau@gmail.com🏆The winners of the competition will be awarded valuable prizes:1st place — laptop;II place — tablet;III place — smart watch.Any traditional artistic materials (pencils, paints, felt-tip pens, pastels, markers, etc.) are allowed to be used when creating works. Works created using artificial intelligence are not allowed to participate.Detailed competition rules are available at oq.gov.kz.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-rabat/press/news/details/1266340?lang=ru

According to the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated July 1, 2026 No. 329-VIII "On Amnesty in connection with the adoption of the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan", a large-scale exemption from administrative penalties for violations considered by the State revenue authorities (OGD) is provided.Who is eligible for amnesty and basic conditionsThe amnesty applies to individuals, individual entrepreneurs (sole proprietors), as well as individuals engaged in private practice (lawyers, notaries, private bailiffs, mediators).Criteria for writing off a fine:1. The fine was imposed by an official of the state revenue authorities, not by a court.2. The fine was not executed (not paid in full or in part) as of July 1, 2026.3. The violation is not included in the list of exceptions established by article 8 of the Amnesty Law.What penalties are deductible?The amnesty covers procedural and less serious administrative offenses, which, according to Article 720 of the Administrative Code, are considered by the state revenue authorities.:- Violation of the registration deadline (Article 269 of the Administrative Code) – violation of the deadline for submitting an application for registration.- Errors in special regimes (Article 270 of the Administrative Code) – unlawful application of a special tax regime.- Activity on suspension (Article 271 of the Administrative Code) – carrying out activities during the period of official suspension of reporting.- Late filing of declarations (Article 272 of the Administrative Code) – late submission of tax reports (if a fine was imposed for this).- Violations under the CPC (Article 284 of the Administrative Code) – all violations related to the use of cash registers (non-issuance of a check, non-compliance with cash at the cash desk, etc.).– Customs formalities (Articles 521-558 of the Administrative Code) - most administrative cases in the field of customs considered by the OGD (violations of the customs control zone regime, deadlines for filing declarations, the procedure for storing goods, etc.).- Violations during import/export to the EAEU (Article 287 of the Administrative Code) – failure to fulfill duties when moving goods within the Customs Union (with the exception of concealing taxable items).What violations are not subject to amnestyThe law establishes a strict list of exceptions. Fines under these articles will have to be paid in full.:- Judicial fines: any tax or customs violations for which a fine has been imposed by a court.- Concealment of taxable objects (Article 275 of the Administrative Code) – concealment of property and other taxable objects.- Intentional non-payment (Article 277 of the Administrative Code) – evasion from paying accrued taxes and other mandatory payments.- Misrepresentation of financial statements (Article 278 of the Administrative Code) – underestimation of taxes and payments in declarations and calculations.The procedure for the amnestyTaxpayers do not need to submit applications or apply to the OGD. The state revenue authorities independently terminate the execution of the relevant resolutions.All enforcement proceedings in cases subject to amnesty are subject to termination.Government agencies have 6 months from the date of the law's entry into force (until the end of 2026) to carry out all procedures.Department of Explanatory Work and Contact CenterState Duma of the Pavlodar region  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1266299?lang=ru

The forms of accompanying invoices for goods and electronic invoices have been updated in the ESF information system.In order to work correctly with the new forms of documents, it is necessary to perform the following actions:- for users of ERP systems, it is recommended to install up-to-date configuration updates and integration mechanisms;- for users of the Web portal, it is recommended to clear the cache and browser history, and then log in to the ESF IP again.Following these recommendations will help you avoid mistakes when processing and sending documents. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1266289?lang=ru

Starting in 2026, the minimum turnover threshold for mandatory VAT registration is 10,000 MCI.According to Article 99 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, if a taxpayer's turnover exceeds this limit during a calendar year, he is obliged to submit an application for VAT registration to the territorial State revenue authority (UGD).The deadline for submitting an application is no later than 10 business days from the end of the month in which the threshold was exceeded.What should carriers providing international services do?It is important for carriers to pay attention to the difference between the zero VAT rate (0%) and full VAT exemption – the need for registration directly depends on this.Zero VAT rate (0%) – registration is requiredAccording to Article 468 of the Tax Code, turnover in the sale of international transportation services is taxed at a rate of 0%, including:- transportation of exported and imported goods;- transportation of transit cargo on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan;- international passenger transportation;- passage of passenger trains (wagons) in international traffic.It is important to remember that the zero rate is not an exemption from VAT. Such turnover is recognized as taxable and is taken into account when determining the obligation to register for VAT. If the turnover on international transportation has exceeded 10,000 MCI, it is necessary to register for VAT, even if the total amount of tax payable to the budget is 0 tenge.VAT exemption – registration is not requiredArticle 475 of the Tax Code provides for VAT exemption for certain services related to international transportation, including:- loading, unloading and reloading of goods;- forwarding of export, import and transit cargoes;- services of operators of wagons (containers);- airport and seaport services for international flights;universal postal services and forwarding of registered mail items;- other services directly specified in Article 475.Conclusion: If your services fall under Article 475 of the Tax Code, you do not need to register for VAT, even if the threshold of 10,000 MCI is exceeded.What should I do if I receive a notification from the tax service?If the tax authority sends a notification of the need for VAT registration, and your turnover is exempt (Article 475), you have the right to submit an official explanation with supporting documents attached (contracts, acts, etc.).Important: Failure to comply with the obligation to register for VAT in a timely manner entails administrative liability in accordance with part 3 of Article 369 and part 5 of Article 275 of the Code of Administrative Offences.Department of Explanatory Work and Contact CenterState Duma of the Pavlodar regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1266294?lang=ru

Manama, 28-29 July 2026 – During a working visit to Manama, the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Bahrain on a concurrent basis, Madiyar Menilbekov, held a series of meetings with representatives of the Government, expert community, and business circles of the Kingdom of Bahrain.In particular, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan held talks with Shaikh Abdulla bin Ali Al Khalifa Acting Undersecretary-Director General of Bilateral Relations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain; Ali Al Baqali, Chief Executive Officer of Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba); Dr. Mustafa Al Sayed, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation; and Natasha Marwah, Managing Director of the International Institute for Strategic Studies – Middle East (IISS–Middle East).During the meeting with Sheikh A.Al Khalifa, the parties discussed current issues of bilateral cooperation between Kazakhstan and Bahrain, regional and international agenda, preparations for upcoming high-level visit, as well as cooperation within multilateral frameworks. Particular attention was paid to coordinating joint efforts in areas of mutual interest and strengthening cooperation in priority sectors.During discussions with A.Al Baqali, the parties reviewed opportunities for expanding cooperation in the aluminium industry, exchanging expertise in metallurgy, as well as enhancing cooperation in aluminium production and the implementation of joint investment projects.During the talks with Dr.М.Al Sayed, the Ambassador expressed his appreciation to the Royal Humanitarian Foundation for its financial support for the construction of School No. 91, with a capacity of 1,200 students, in Astana in 2021. The parties also discussed promising areas of cooperation and new initiatives aimed at further strengthening Kazakhstan–Bahrain relations.During the meeting with N.Marwah, the parties discussed current regional and international security issues, contemporary geopolitical developments in the Middle East, as well as prospects for expanding expert and analytical cooperation between Kazakhstan and IISS–Middle East. Particular attention was given to preparations for upcoming international events, the exchange of expertise in strategic studies, regional stability, and the expansion of professional ties between Kazakhstani and international expert communities.In addition, following the visit, the Kazakh diplomat gave an interview to the national broadcaster Bahrain TV, during which he spoke about Kazakhstan's political and socio-economic development, the current state of Kazakhstan–Bahrain relations, as well as the prospects for expanding cooperation in the political, trade, economic, investment, and cultural and humanitarian spheres.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riyadh/press/news/details/1266283?lang=ru

Earlier it was reported that JSC" QAZAQGAZ AIMAQ " will carry out planned repairs on the main gas pipeline.In this regard, in order to create comfortable conditions for residents of the city and reduce the period of shutdown of hot water supply as much as possible, Kostanay heat and energy company state enterprise in preparation for the heating season 2026-2027 conducts traditional autumn hydraulic tests (opressovka) of Main and distribution heating networks under high pressure.The operation of all heat sources will be stopped from 00:00 on August 1, 2026. After the completion of hydraulic tests and the resumption of natural gas supply by QAZAQGAZ AIMAQ JSC, the supply of hot water to consumers will be restored from August 17, 2026.Attention!In connection with the reconstruction of the main heating networks, the connection of 167 apartment buildings with heat supply from the CHPP is carried out according to an individual schedule. Residents will be informed about this additionally.Important!Owners of buildings and structures, chairmen of KSK, MIB, ordinary companies, management companies, service organizations and other owners during the period of hydraulic tests:* preliminary preparation of internal heat supply systems for hydraulic tests;* reliable disconnection of internal heating and hot water supply systems from external heating networks;* checking the serviceability of shut-off valves, compensators and other equipment;* conduct regular monitoring of the state of internal engineering networks;* we ask you to take all necessary measures to prevent damage to equipment, rupture of pipelines, flooding of premises and the occurrence of emergency situations.State enterprise "Kostanay heat and energy company" asks residents and heads of organizations to sympathize with temporary inconveniences.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1266221?lang=ru

No More Waiting at PSCs: New Service Helps Plan Your VisitResidents of Uralsk can now track the progress of the electronic queue at Public Service Centers (PSCs) in real time through the PSC mobile application.The new "Online Queue Display" service allows users to see which ticket number is currently being served at their selected PSC and estimate the best time to visit. This helps reduce waiting times and makes access to public services more convenient.How to use the service:open the PSC mobile application;go to the "Online Queue Display" section;select the desired Public Service Center;monitor the current queue number in real time.The service is now available in the PSC mobile application.The introduction of the "Online Queue Display" service marks another step in the development of digital public services, aimed at improving service quality, enhancing customer convenience, and helping citizens save time. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/bko-terekty/press/news/details/1266187?lang=ru

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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/akimat-beyneu/press/news/details/1266452?lang=ru

Bangkok, July 13, 2026 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Thailand Margulan Baimukhan held a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport of the Kingdom of Thailand Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of Kazakhstan–Thailand cooperation in the field of transport and logistics, as well as ways to expand collaboration in the development of international transport corridors, transit transportation, and logistics infrastructure.Ambassador Baimukhan noted the steady progress in bilateral relations between Kazakhstan and Thailand, emphasizing the importance of further strengthening cooperation in transport and logistics as one of the key drivers for increasing bilateral trade, promoting investment cooperation, and expanding business ties between the two countries.The Kazakh diplomat briefed his counterpart on Kazakhstan’s ongoing efforts to modernize its transport infrastructure, develop international transport routes, and implement large-scale projects aimed at strengthening the country’s transit potential. Particular attention was paid to the opportunities offered by the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (Middle Corridor) to enhance transport connectivity between Central and Southeast Asia.In turn, Deputy Prime Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn expressed Thailand’s interest in expanding cooperation with Kazakhstan in the transport sector and underscored the importance of intensifying contacts between the relevant authorities of the two countries to implement joint initiatives of mutual interest.At the conclusion of the meeting, Ambassador Baimukhan invited the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport of Thailand to participate in the 29th Kazakhstan International Transport and Logistics Exhibition, which will be held in Astana on October 14–16, 2026. The Ambassador noted that Thailand’s participation in the event would contribute to strengthening bilateral and regional cooperation, fostering business-to-business contacts, and expanding collaboration in the transport and logistics sector.At the end of the meeting, the two sides reaffirmed their mutual interest in further developing Kazakhstan–Thailand cooperation in the field of transport and logistics and in advancing practical cooperation through concrete initiatives.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-thailand/press/news/details/1266027?lang=ru

Kolkata, 28–29 July 2026 – H.E. Mr. Azamat Yeskarayev, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of India, paid a visit to Kolkata, West Bengal, where he held a series of meetings with the state leadership, representatives of the business community, and major business associations of the region.In particular, the Ambassador met with Hon’ble Dr. Ravindra Narayana Ravi, Governor of West Bengal. During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for expanding Kazakhstan–India cooperation in the fields of trade and economy, investment, education, and cultural and humanitarian exchanges, as well as opportunities to strengthen interregional cooperation between Kazakhstan and the State of West Bengal.In addition, Ambassador Yeskarayev held a series of meetings with the heads of leading private companies in the region, including “Khobong Tea Estate” (tea industry), “Ambuja Neotia” (healthcare, real estate, hospitality and education), “Delta” (minerals and textiles), “Mortex Group” (ferroalloys), “JC Group” (leather products), and others. The discussions focused on expanding supplies of Indian products to the Kazakh market and exploring opportunities for implementing joint investment projects in Kazakhstan.During the visit, the Head of the Kazakh diplomatic mission also participated in an interactive session organized by the “Merchants' Chamber of Commerce & Industry” (MCCI), where he presented Kazakhstan's investment and tourism potential. The event featured a presentation on business opportunities in Kazakhstan, a screening of promotional videos highlighting the country's tourism potential, and substantive discussions with members of the Chamber on expanding bilateral trade and economic cooperation and implementing joint investment projects.Ambassador Yeskarayev reaffirmed the readiness of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in India to provide comprehensive assistance to Indian companies interested in entering the Kazakh market, including advisory support, facilitation of contacts with relevant government authorities, and assistance in advancing investment initiatives.For reference: West Bengal is one of the key states in eastern India and serves as a major industrial, services, and logistics hub with access to the Bay of Bengal. The state has a population of approximately 100.6 million. According to the current budget cycle, its Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) is estimated at approximately USD 254 billion. The state's GSDP recorded growth of 12.0% at current prices (nominal growth) and 7.62% at constant prices (real growth), outperforming India's national average growth rate. West Bengal consistently ranks as the sixth-largest state economy in India by Gross State Domestic Product.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-delhi/press/news/details/1265997?lang=ru

Islamabad, 30 July 2026 - The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin, held a meeting with the Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication of Pakistan, H.E. Mrs. Shaza Fatima Khawaja.During the talks, the parties positively assessed the recent progress and noted the steady advancement of Kazakhstan–Pakistan cooperation in information technology and telecommunications.Particular attention was paid to the practical implementation of the agreements reached during the State Visit of President of Kazakhstan K.Tokayev to Islamabad on 3–4 February this year, including the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.The opening of the first Kazakhstan–Pakistan Artificial Intelligence Center at GIFT University in Gujranwala on 6 July was highlighted as one of the practical outcomes of bilateral cooperation. The parties also discussed prospects for further collaboration between Astana Hub and the Ignite National Technology Fund, as well as the expansion of direct ties between IT companies and startups of the two countries.The Federal Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s interest in deepening cooperation with Kazakhstan and developing direct contacts between the relevant government authorities, development institutions and technology companies of the two countries.Following the meeting, the parties expressed their readiness to continue their joint efforts aimed at implementing the agreements reached and launching mutually beneficial projects in digital technologies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-islamabad/press/news/details/1265989?lang=ru

On July 30, 2026, at 16:00, the working group will hold a public discussion on the results of the internal analysis of corruption risks in the activities of the State Unitary Enterprise "State Procurement Department of Abai Region" at the address: 97 Abai Street, Semey.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-goszakup/press/news/details/1265974?lang=ru