Astana hosted the latest round of consular consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, bringing together representatives of relevant government agencies from both countries.The Kazakh delegation was headed by Azamat Aubekov, Director of the Consular Service Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, while the UAE delegation was led by Rashed Rahmah, Director of the Consular Service Department at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.During the consultations, the two sides reaffirmed the strong level of bilateral cooperation in the consular sphere and expressed their commitment to further strengthening ties grounded in mutual trust, strategic partnership, and respect for international law. The parties also underscored the importance of the existing visa-free regime in facilitating business, tourism, investment, and people-to-people exchanges between Kazakhstan and the UAE.Alongside discussions on migration, consular legalization, mutual recognition of documents, and the protection of citizens’ rights, particular attention was devoted to the digitalization of consular services and the growing role of artificial intelligence and smart technologies in public administration.In this context, the parties exchanged views on enhancing the efficiency and accessibility of public services through modern digital solutions, improving the responsiveness of consular assistance, and expanding bilateral cooperation in the field of digital transformation. Astana and Abu Dhabi also expressed interest in sharing best practices on the development of intelligent government services and next-generation digital platforms.At the conclusion of the consultations, both delegations described the discussions as constructive and substantive, agreeing to maintain regular dialogue and information exchange on consular matters.The parties further confirmed their intention to hold the next round of consular consultations in the United Arab Emirates at mutually agreed dates.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1220496?lang=kk

Nairobi, May 14, 2026 - Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Kenya B.Sadykov met with the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry of Kenya Lee Kinyanjui.During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues on the bilateral agenda, plans for developing cooperation in trade, economic, and investment spheres, upcoming bilateral visits at various levels, and the development of a bilateral legal framework.Following the meeting, an agreement was reached to strengthen cooperation across the entire spectrum of bilateral interaction, including in the areas of trade, the development of transit and transport routes including the use of the port of Mombasa, agriculture, as well as the organization of visits of business representatives and the creation of a business council.The parties agreed to continue cooperation on issues of mutual interest, including within the framework of the established Working group on Trade and Investment. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-nairobi/press/news/details/1220508?lang=kk

Geneva, 13 May 2026 – A meeting was held at the headquarters of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) between H.E. Mr. Kairat Torebayev, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and international economic organizations, and Mr. Hasan Kleib, Deputy Director General of WIPO. The parties discussed promising areas of cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and WIPO in the fields of intellectual property, digital technologies, and artificial intelligence.Special attention was given to the implementation of joint projects in the areas of artificial intelligence and intellectual property, as well as to expanding Kazakhstan's participation in WIPO's international initiatives.The parties also held a dedicated discussion on the further implementation of Kazakhstan's project entitled "Digital Transformation of the Examination of Industrial Property Objects Based on Artificial Intelligence." Following the meeting, an agreement was reached to continue negotiations and consultations at the technical level with WIPO's relevant departments.In addition, the participants discussed preparations for the upcoming WIPO Global Forum on Intellectual Property and Artificial Intelligence, scheduled to take place in November this year.Another dedicated topic of the discussions was the preparation for the WIPO General Assembly, to be held from 7 to 15 July this year, during which the official opening of the National Exhibition of the Republic of Kazakhstan is planned.Representatives of WIPO also noted Kazakhstan's significant progress in digitalization, the development of public services, and the implementation of artificial intelligence technologies, expressing interest in further strengthening cooperation in these areas.At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their mutual interest in further developing cooperation and implementing joint initiatives aimed at promoting innovation, artificial intelligence, and the development of intellectual property.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-wto/press/news/details/1220521?lang=kk

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Согласно статьи 128 Бюджетного кодекса Республики Казахстан на заседании были рассмотрены вопросы об исполнении бюджетов района, города Аксай и сельских округов за 2025 год.Руководитель отдела экономики и финансов Г.Шамгонова остановилась на отчете ревизионной комиссии Западно-Казахстанской области «Об исполнении бюджета Бурлинского района за 2025 год», доложила об исполнении доходной и расходной части бюджета, налоговых поступлениях и выполнении государственных программ.Затем выступили акимы города Аксай и сельских округов Бурлинского района. Депутаты маслихата затронули  вопросы по бюджетным программам и освоению финансов, налоговым поступлениям, по налогу на имуществу и земельному налогу, а также внесли свои предложения по благоустройству, общественному транспорту, ремонту дорог.В завершении заседания депутат А.Еничев выступил с заключением постоянной комиссии по исполнению бюджета Бурлинского района за 2025 год и предложил утвердить на сессии.В работе заседания приняли участие заместитель акима района Д.Имашев, руководитель отдела экономики и финансов Г.Шамгонова, акимы города и сельских округов, представители СМИ.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/burlin-maslihat/press/news/details/1220318?lang=kk

On 14 May 2026 in Astana, as part of the state visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan by the President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Arken Arystanov - Chairman of the Board of the Kazakhstan agency of International Development "KazAID" and Abdullah Eren - President of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), signed a Memorandum of Understanding in the field of official development assistance.The document reaffirms the parties’ intention to develop cooperation in the field of international development, including the implementation of joint projects and programmes, as well as the exchange of experience and expertise.The priority areas for cooperation have been identified as sustainable development, healthcare, and science and education.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kazaid/press/news/details/1220350?lang=kk

In order to promote the principles of law and order in society, representatives of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan visited military unit 5573 of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the first time. During the ознакомительный visit, guests were presented with modern weapons, military equipment, and gear used by servicemen in carrying out service and combat tasks aimed at maintaining public order and ensuring citizens’ safety. The delegation familiarized itself with the living, training, and recreational conditions of conscript soldiers, and also visited classrooms and barracks facilities. At the unit’s museum, representatives of the Constitutional Court were told about the history, formation, and development of the law enforcement troops, as well as the role of the National Guard in ensuring the constitutional order, protecting the country’s sovereignty, and strengthening statehood. The visit of the Constitutional Court representatives to the National Guard unit became an important step toward strengthening cooperation between state institutions. The event highlighted the special mission of the law enforcement troops, which stand guard over the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, public safety, and stability in the country. It is worth noting that more than 1,000 servicemen of military unit 5573 patrol the streets of Astana every day, ensuring public order, the safety of residents, and the peace of the capital city. Press Service of the National GuardMinistry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1220410?lang=kk

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On May 14, the airbase of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan marks the 34th anniversary of its establishment. Over the years, military unit 3656 has become a reliable air support component of the law enforcement troops, ensuring the оперативная deployment of personnel, execution of special missions, and participation in humanitarian operations.Since the beginning of 2025, the crews of the aviation squadron have logged 1,924 flight hours — equivalent to 80 days of continuous flight. More than one-third of the total flight time was dedicated to missions related to maintaining public order and ensuring public safety. During this period, National Guard aircraft transported more than 7,000 passengers and 607 tons of cargo.A new stage in the development of the law enforcement troops’ aviation began in 2024, when the Head of State, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, personally took part in the opening of the National Guard airbase in the capital. With the introduction of modern infrastructure, the unit’s capabilities expanded significantly, and the оперативное use of aviation greatly increased.Today, the National Guard aviation forms part of Kazakhstan’s state aviation system and remains one of its most mobile and technologically advanced instruments. The unit operates airplanes and helicopters capable of rapidly delivering forces and resources to any part of the country.Each year, the crews of military unit 3656 participate in the operational-preventive campaign “Karasora,” conducting reconnaissance flights to detect illegal cultivation of narcotic plants. In addition, the pilots took part in the republican command-staff exercise “Ort-2025.”International humanitarian missions hold a special place in the history of the unit. Military pilots delivered humanitarian aid to Turkey, Syria, and Afghanistan. The total volume of transported humanitarian cargo exceeded 100 tons.During flood periods, National Guard aviation also played an important role in rescue operations. Crews evacuated residents from hard-to-reach areas and delivered food supplies, medicines, and essential goods.Thanks to the professionalism of the pilots and technical personnel, National Guard aviation remains a vital element of the national security system and a reliable shield of law and order. Press Service of the National GuardMinistry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1220420?lang=kk

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In accordance with paragraph 5 of Article 8 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 18, 2015 "On Combating Corruption" and in accordance with the order of the Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Anti-Corruption Service) dated January 16, 2023 No. 21 (registered with the Ministry of Justice on January 18, 2023 No. 31713) new Model rules for conducting an internal analysis of corruption risks were approved, according to these rules, from  April 30 May 29, 2026, an internal analysis of corruption risks will be carried out in the Finance Department of the West Kazakhstan region. In this regard, we announce the start of a public discussion of the results of the May 14 internal analysis of corruption risks from.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/bko-karzhy/press/news/details/1220452?lang=kk

In Petropavlovsk, a preventive meeting was held with the participation of 300 college students from across the city. Representatives of the Department of criminally-executive system, the Police Department, and the Regional Prosecutor’s Office took part in the event.During the meeting, participants discussed issues of legal responsibility, crime prevention, and the promotion of law-abiding behavior among young people.Students were informed about the consequences of fraud, hooliganism, and drug trafficking. Fragments of the documentary film “Dead Drops. Retribution” were also shown. Bronze medalist of the World Cup in Kazakh Kuresi, Dmitry Diner, encouraged young people to believe in themselves, avoid “easy money,” and build their lives through honest work.As part of the event, a live teleconference was organized with convicted individuals, who shared personal stories about the consequences of crimes they had committed and emphasized the importance of making the right life choices in order to prevent offenses.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duissko/press/news/details/1220456?lang=kk

At the latest meeting of the Public Council under the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, participants reviewed the activities of the appeals departments and discussed amendments to the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Valuation Activities in the Republic of Kazakhstan.”The discussion was attended by the chairperson, members of the Public Council, and heads of the Ministry’s departments.During the meeting, the commission reviewed the performance results of the Internal Government Audit Appeals Department for 2025. Over the reporting period, 100 meetings were held, during which 621 objections regarding desk audits and 139 objections to audit reports were reviewed.It was noted that the commission’s work focuses primarily on ensuring an objective and transparent review of appeals and objections from audited entities, as well as on reducing the number of legal disputes. By the end of the year, most disputed issues had been resolved at the pre-trial stage, which made it possible to restore the rights of individuals and legal entities in 229 cases.Further measures were also discussed regarding the digitization of appeal review processes, the enhancement of the Appeals Commission’s capabilities, and the improvement of the quality of internal government audits.The Director of the Appeals Department presented the results of work on tax and customs disputes for 2024–2025 and the first quarter of 2026. The presentation noted that, to ensure transparency, 1,116 decisions have been posted on the official website of the Ministry of Finance, and an additional 732 decisions have been published on the business community’s online resources “Taxes in Kazakhstan,” “Accounting KZ,” the “PARAGRAF” information system, and the Kazakhstan Association of Customs Brokers (Representatives), while 377 representatives of taxpayers and foreign economic activity participants directly participated in the meetings.As part of a comprehensive set of measures, a list of criteria has been developed to identify invalid transactions for tax audits. In addition, 35 officials have been held accountable for violations committed during tax and customs audits, including 19 auditors, 5 department heads, and 11 division heads. Changes regarding VAT refunds, introduced into the Tax Code as well as the VAT Refund Rules, have also been announced, eliminating discrepancies in the legislation.The meeting also featured a presentation of the draft law “On Amendments and Additions to the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan ‘On Valuation Activities’.” The draft law aims to implement the provisions of the General Approaches, ensuring the functioning of a single market for services free of barriers, exemptions, restrictions, additional requirements, and conditions, as well as to further improve legislation on valuation activities.In addition, the draft law contains other amendments regarding the clarification and optimization of provisions to ensure alignment with law enforcement practices, aimed at improving the legislation.The adoption of amendments regarding the establishment of a single market for property appraisal services will create conditions for Kazakhstani appraisers to enter the international market, expand opportunities for professional practice across the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), and enhance the international competitiveness of domestic specialists.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/1220464?lang=kk

On May 14, 2026, in Astana, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan officially opened a school named after Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, which was built in the Nurdagi city, located in the areas of Turkiye that were heavily suffered by the devastating earthquake in February 2023.The project was carried out by the Kazakhstan Agency of International Development “KazAID” with financial support from "Samruk-Kazyna" JSC.The project is yet another vivid example of the brotherly ties existing between Kazakhstan and Turkiye.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kazaid/press/news/details/1220209?lang=kk

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The Education Department of the East Kazakhstan Region informs about the requirements related to the completion of the academic year. The main goal is to ensure the safety of pupils and students, maintain public order, protect children's rights, and strengthen the ideology of "Law and Order" in educational organizations.It is prohibited to hold graduation events marking the end of the academic year in preschool organizations, secondary, technical and vocational, and post-secondary education organizations in the form of evening parties, banquets, motorcades, sunrise gatherings, campfire events, or ceremonial events in restaurants, cafes, banquet halls, canteens, recreation centers, or outdoors.Solemn ceremonies for awarding certificates, diplomas, and graduation events in preschool organizations, secondary, technical and vocational, and post-secondary education organizations are to be held exclusively within the premises of the educational organizations, without collecting any funds from students, pupils, parents, or legal representatives.To comply with pedagogical ethics norms and prevent corruption, it is prohibited to give any gifts to teachers or to collect monetary funds.During examinations in educational organizations, parents are prohibited from setting up tables with food.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-bilim/press/news/details/1220059?lang=kk

The Department of State Revenue in Astana conducts online seminars on tax and customs administration.The first topic of the seminar is special tax regimes, their advantages and application features.To receive a link to the next seminar, write to Direct or leave comments under the publication.You can also suggest topics of interest to you for the following seminars.https://www.instagram.com/astana_mkd_dgd_astana/reel/DYTk_G5IFbR/https://www.instagram.com/astana_mkd_dgd_astana/reel/DYTk_G5IFbR/Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-astana/press/news/details/1220069?lang=kk

On May 13, 2026, the Department of State Revenue in Astana held a round table with the involvement of participants in foreign economic activity and taxpayers.The main purpose of the event was to discuss topical issues arising in the course of foreign economic activity, as well as to develop proposals for improvingthe KEDEN information system.During the round table, the participants discussed issues related to customs administration, the procedure for processing goods, and the functioning of the information system.Following the results of the event, the staff of the Department recorded the received proposals for further study and taking appropriate measures to improve the work.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-astana/press/news/details/1220103?lang=kk

A meeting was held in Astana between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov and the His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Eastern Europe and Central Asia David Reed MBE.The discussion focused on prospects for further strengthening Kazakh-British trade, economic and investment partnership, as well as priority items on the agenda of the upcoming meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission.Positive dynamics in bilateral trade and significant potential for its further growth were noted. In this context, it was emphasized that Kazakhstan is the United Kingdom’s largest trading partner in Central Asia: of nearly GBP 5 billion in UK trade with the countries of the region, around GBP 2.7 billion accounts for Kazakhstan.Particular attention was paid to the development of investment cooperation in critical minerals, energy, infrastructure, transport and logistics, financial services, digitalization, artificial intelligence and education. The potential for cooperation in the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route was also highlighted, taking into account Kazakhstan’s strategic location and its role in ensuring resilient supply chains between Europe and Asia.The meeting also addressed opportunities to attract British expertise and financial instruments for the implementation of infrastructure, energy and industrial projects in Kazakhstan. In this context, the ratified Strategic Partnership and Cooperation Agreement was noted as creating a favorable framework for advancing concrete mutually beneficial projects, expanding institutional engagement and ensuring the practical implementation of agreements across key areas of the bilateral agenda.Humanitarian and educational cooperation was also noted to be gaining momentum, including through the expanding presence of British universities in Kazakhstan. Education, skills development and the advancement of the innovation ecosystem were highlighted as important elements of long-term economic partnership.Following the meeting, readiness was reaffirmed to further deepen the Kazakh-British strategic partnership, expand mutual trade and ensure the practical implementation of the agreements reached.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1220051?lang=kk

Triathlon Park is becoming one of the favorite recreational destinations for residents and visitors of the city. Every year, the public space continues to develop as a modern and comfortable area for walking, sports, and family leisure activities.This spring, the park has gained a particularly vibrant atmosphere thanks to the blooming tulips that now decorate its central area. Last autumn, approximately 10,000 tulip bulbs were planted throughout the park, and today the result has transformed the landscape into a picturesque floral space filled with bright seasonal colors.Citizens are actively visiting the park to enjoy the beauty of the flower-covered alleys, spend time outdoors, and capture memorable photos. The location has become especially popular among families with children, young people, and those who enjoy an active lifestyle.Creating comfortable, modern, and well-maintained public spaces remains one of the key priorities in the development of Kostanay. Such places help shape a welcoming urban environment, improve the quality of life for residents, and contribute to the city’s modern appearance.Today, Triathlon Park is more than just a place for sports and прогулки — it is a space where people can enjoy nature, relax from the rhythm of the city, and spend quality time with family and friends.Residents and guests of the regional center are invited to visit the park, admire the blooming tulips, and experience the unique atmosphere of springtime in Kostanay.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1220007?lang=kk