The Department of State Revenue for the Mangystau region informs that the development of digital services of state revenue authorities continues, providing citizens and businesses with convenient access to government services and necessary information in online format. So, on the portal http://portal.kgd.gov.kz Users can use a wide range of electronic services without visiting the state revenue authorities.: Verification services- search for a taxpayer;- information on counterparties;- search for unreliable taxpayers;- search for data about the VAT payer;- search for inventory items, transactions (operations) with which were made without the actual performance of work, provision of services, shipment of goods;- search for returned notifications;- the list of applicants admitted to the qualification exam;- search for ads;- search for a document confirming the residence of the Republic of Kazakhstan;- search for taxpayers who are in liquidation;- the list of persons authorized to carry out the activities of the Administrator;- a list of legal entities and sole proprietors in respect of which the court ruling on termination of the rehabilitation procedure has entered into force;- verification of the authenticity of the accounting and control mark for alcoholic beverages;- search for a taxpayer who has been de-registered by the Department of Internal Affairs;- a list of debtors in respect of whom a court decision declaring them bankrupt and applying a rehabilitation procedure has entered into legal force;- verification of KKM registration;- verification of tax regimes;- information about the suspension (extension, resumption) of tax reporting. Tax and debt services:- information about the absence (presence) of tax arrears;- online payment of taxes and other payments to the budget;- upcoming payments and debts owed by individuals. Auxiliary services:- online queue booking;- calculators for calculating penalties, transport taxes, personal income tax, approximate calculation of customs duties;- Frequently asked questions about the Tax Code. For the convenience of taxpayers, the Portal also contains up-to-date forms of tax reporting and tax statements necessary for obtaining government services and fulfilling tax obligations.In addition, in order to improve the quality of the services provided and provide prompt feedback, QR codes are posted on the Portal pages to evaluate the quality of the services and send suggestions for their improvement. Users can leave feedback, report difficulties, make suggestions for improving the activities of state revenue authorities, and other issues.The Department of State Revenue of the Mangystau region recommends that citizens and business representatives actively use the digital capabilities of the Portal of state Revenue authorities, providing fast, convenient and transparent access to government services and services. (Unofficial translation)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1242194?lang=ru

messagemaslikhat of Ust-Kamenogorsk, East Kazakhstan regionon the formation of two additional precinct election commissions and the formation of new members of precinct election commissions No. 1194, 1195 In accordance with Article 10 of the Constitutional Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan"On Elections in the Republic of Kazakhstan" (hereinafter referred to as the Constitutional Law on Elections), the Maslikhat of Ust – Kamenogorsk, East Kazakhstan region, announces the formation of 2 new precinct election commissions.The number of precinct election commissions is determined by the territorial election commission of the city, depending on the number of voters in the precincts.The term of office of election commissions is five years.Each political party has the right to submit one candidate to the relevant election commission.A political party has the right to submit candidates to the election commission who are not members of this political party.In the absence of proposals from political parties, maslikhats elect an election commission on the proposal of other public associations and higher-level election commissions.By July 03, 2026, political parties, other public associations, their structural subdivisions and higher-level election commissions in relation to the formed до 03 июля 2026 годаones will submit the following documents to the Maslikhat:1) information on candidates to election commissions in accordance with the established form in electronic and paper format;2) an extract from the decision of a political party, a public association or their branches (representative offices), a higher election commission on the submission of candidates to the relevant election commissions;3) a copy of the document on registration of a political party, public association or their branches (representative offices);4) applications of candidates for consent to participate in the work of the election commission in accordance with the established form.Forms of information on candidates for election commissions, applications of candidates for consent to participate in the work of election commissions are posted on the maslikhat website. (https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ukmaslihat/documents/details/549409?lang=ru       https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ukmaslihat/documents/details/549404?lang=ru)A person proposed to be a member of an election commission must comply with the requirements of the Constitutional Law on Elections.A person proposed to be a member of a territorial election commission must meet the approved qualification requirements for members of territorial election commissions, the level of education, work experience and (or) work experience, professional competencies required to perform the duties of a member of a territorial election commission, and also have a certificate of passing a test for knowledge of election legislation through the subsystem "Distance learning and testing of election commission members" on the Internet resource of the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan.A member of an election commission must reside on the territory of the administrative-territorial unit in which the maslikhat that formed the composition of this commission is located.More than half of the members of an election commission may not be employees of the same organization, except in cases where electoral precincts are established in accordance with paragraph 3 of article 23 of the Constitutional Law on Elections.Close relatives (parents, children, adoptive parents, adopted children, full-and half-siblings, grandparents, grandchildren) or a spouse may not be part of one election commission.All documents submitted to the maslikhat in paper format must be signed, sealed, and contain the date of execution, a note about the performer, indicating the last name, initials, and phone number of the performer.Proposals on the composition of election commissions are accepted until July 03, 2026, from Monday to Friday from 09: 00 to 18:00, with a break from 13:00 to 14: 00. Ust-Kamenogorsk city Maslikhat Alexander A. Svetash-Chairman of the Ust-Kamenogorsk City Maslikhat.Location of the maslikhat: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Permitina str., 17.Responsible persons-Tatyana A.Bzhitskikh, officeNo. 204, long-distance telephone code (87232), tel. 26-29-00. Email address: t.bzhitskikh@akimvko.gov.kz The city Maslikhat elects members of 2 precinct election commissions: Precinct election commissions – 2.         No . Number of the polling stationName of the object of the polling station (voting premises)Address of the polling station locationnumber of commission membersLocalityUl.Building1234568  No. 1194municipal state institution "General Education School No. 40" of the Department of Education for the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk of the Department of Education of the East Kazakhstan region Ust-Kamenogorsk Yu. Uvaliev str . 5/1 7  No. 1195municipal state institution "General Education School No. 41" of the Department of Education for the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk of the Department of Education East Kazakhstan region Ust-Kamenogorsk Ave. Iliyasa Esenberlina 29 7 Ust-Kamenogorsk city Maslikhat  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ukmaslihat/press/news/details/1242164?lang=ru

During his working visit, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nurlybek Nalibayev reviewed the implementation of industrial, infrastructure, energy, and agricultural projects in the region.✔️Petropavl Electrotechnical Plant LLP, which specializes in the production of transformers and components. The project cost 10 billion tenge, created 200 jobs, and has an annual capacity of 13,000 units.✔️The First Deputy Prime Minister also reviewed the operations of ZIKSTO LLP, one of the region's largest machine-building enterprises producing railway rolling stock. Construction of a new 12,000-square-meter plant was completed in 2025, and a robotic production line was installed. The project cost 25 billion tenge and created 300 jobs. During his visit, Nurlybek Nalibayev also visited the CLAAS agricultural machinery assembly plant, the oil extraction plant of Maslo-Del LLC, the greenhouse complex of Zelenyi Sever LLC, and the Petropavl Heavy Machinery Plant JSC. These projects are aimed at developing the region's industrial and agro-industrial potential, processing raw materials, and producing high-added-value products.Particular attention was paid to energy security issues. At the Petropavl Thermal Power Plant-2, preparations for the 2026-2027 heating season and the implementation of repair and investment programs were presented. The investment program for 2025 amounted to 15 billion tenge, with 16.2 billion tenge earmarked for this year.Also in Petropavl, Nurlybek Nalibayev inspected the overpass project on Universalnaya Street. Its implementation will improve transport and pedestrian connections between city districts, relieve traffic congestion, and enhance safety for residents. The project is currently 90% complete, with completion scheduled for August of this year.✔️Furthermore, the First Deputy Prime Minister visited the Qyzyljar Eco-Park on Lake Pestroye, which aims to develop recreational infrastructure, domestic tourism, and improve the quality of the urban environment.✔️The working visit concluded with a visit to the village of Novonikolskoye. There, Nurlybek Nalibayev inspected the progress of the construction project for a modern dairy farm operated by Zenchenko i K. The farm, with a capacity of 8,000 head and a Karusel system, will be the largest in Central Asia.The First Deputy Prime Minister also toured the village's social infrastructure. Zenchenko i K. has demonstrated an example of corporate social responsibility: housing for villagers and social facilities have been built in Novonikolskoye at the company's expense. Over the past five years, socially responsible businesses have invested over 3.2 billion tenge in the well-being of rural residents.✔️The implementation of these projects will strengthen the industrial and agricultural potential of the North Kazakhstan region, create new jobs, modernize infrastructure, and improve the quality of life.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sko/press/news/details/1242167?lang=ru

First-year cadet Yeraly Zhazit of the Academy of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan is a representative of a military dynasty for whom service to the Motherland has become a family tradition. He is currently studying Command and Tactical Communications at the country’s leading military educational institution in Petropavlovsk.The history of the military dynasty began with his great-grandfather, Zhumabek Mynalimov, a veteran of the Great Patriotic War. For his courage and heroism on the battlefield, he was awarded the Order of Glory, 2nd and 3rd Class. During combat operations in Belarus, he distinguished himself in the destruction of enemy forces and the capture of strategically important military positions.The military profession was continued by subsequent generations of the family. The cadet’s grandfather, Zhazit Mynalimov, completed his compulsory military service in the Soviet Army. His father, Askar Mynalimov, served for many years in the internal affairs bodies and the National Guard. He worked in criminal investigation and organized crime units before continuing his career within the law enforcement troops. For his exemplary service, he received a number of departmental awards.Today, Yeraly Zhazit proudly carries on the family’s traditions. During his studies, he has established himself as a disciplined, motivated, and active cadet. The future officer aims to graduate from the Academy with honors and receive his first officer rank of Senior Lieutenant from the Head of State. He is already making every effort to achieve this goal.Thus, the Mynalimov family’s tradition of serving the Motherland continues into its fourth generation. A military legacy that began with a Great Patriotic War veteran is now being carried forward by a future officer of the National Guard.It is worth noting that 142 cadets are graduating from the Academy of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan this year. Sixteen graduates who complete their studies with distinction will receive honors diplomas and, for the first time in the Academy’s history, will be awarded the military rank of Senior Lieutenant immediately upon graduation. Press Service of the National GuardMinistry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1242064?lang=ru

Over the past five and a half years, more than 5.8 trillion tenge of pension savings have been used to improve housing conditions and pay for medical treatment. The most significant withdrawals occurred in 2021 – approximately 2.6 trillion tenge. While there was a decrease in 2022-2023, the volume of withdrawals has increased in recent years, exceeding 1 trillion tenge in 2025. As a reminder, the Head of State emphasized that the main goal of the pension system is pension provision, and "our goal is not to give away all savings now, leaving people without a decent pension in old age." YearTransferred by the UAPF to authorized operators for crediting to special accounts of applicants for the purposes of:Improve housing conditions(amount, million tenge)Pay for medical treatment(amount, million tenge)20212,468,085126,5422022703,232192,3912023170,905100,3862024396,683173,8752025824,360391,733From 01.01.2026 to 31.05.26 (as of 01.06.2026)318,206333 Throughout these years, the amounts withdrawn significantly exceeded the amounts allocated to the immediate objective of providing pensions to citizens.Furthermore, in some years, withdrawals exceeded incoming contributions.The withdrawal of savings from investment also leads to an increase in lost investment income. In the long term, this will lead to a significant reduction in savings at retirement age.It should be noted that in Kazakhstan, the share of accumulated investment income in contributors' pension savings is growing and currently stands at approximately 40%, while in international practice, it typically exceeds 80%.In developed countries, pension assets are a source of investment and sustainable economic growth. In advanced countries, accumulated pension assets exceed 100% of GDP; in Kazakhstan, pension assets currently account for approximately 16% of GDP.Globally, the primary objective of the funded pension system is to ensure future pension benefits. Therefore, it is important to preserve pension savings for the benefit of citizens' future pensions and their further growth through long-term investments in Kazakhstan and international markets. UAPF was founded on August 22, 2013 on the basis of GNPF APF JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan represented by the State Institution Committee of State Property and Privatization of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Trust management of UAPF pension assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF attracts compulsory pension contributions, employer’s compulsory pension contributions, compulsory occupational pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as carries out enrollment and accounting of voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation for the guaranteed deposit, transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory guarantee of deposits, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", ensures the implementation of pension benefits. The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target requirements, accounting and crediting of target savings (TS) to target savings accounts, payments of TS to their recipients in bank accounts, accounting for returns of TS in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the National Fund for Children program (More details at www.enpf.kz)  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/1242212?lang=ru

Information message on the features of tax administration when interacting with counterparties from states with preferential taxationAttention taxpayers! In connection with the enactment of the 2026 Tax Code, special requirements and restrictions are established for operations with persons registered in states with preferential taxation (offshore zones). Criteria for classification as states with preferential taxation A foreign state or territory is recognized as a state with preferential taxation if one of the following conditions is met:the established income tax rate is less than 10 percent;there are laws on the confidentiality of financial information that allow maintaining secrecy about the actual owners of property or income;there is a lack of effective information exchange with the authorized body of the Republic of Kazakhstan (written refusal or failure to provide information for more than two years). The list of such states is approved by the authorized body. (Order of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 492 dated September 12, 2025). Procedure for taxation at the source of payment When paying income to non-residents registered in preferential states, the following rules apply:Increased rate: Income is subject to income tax at the source of payment at a rate of 20 percent.Territorial principle: Payments for performance of work and provision of services are recognized as income from sources in the Republic of Kazakhstan for such persons, regardless of the place of their actual performance.Restriction of benefits: Provisions of international tax treaties on tax exemption do not apply if the recipient is not the ultimate (actual) beneficial owner of the income. Restrictions on the recognition of expenses as deductions For residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan, strict limits are set for deductions on transactions with interconnected parties from offshore zones:Expenses for management, consulting, auditing, legal, advertising, and a number of other services, as well as royalties, are deductible in an amount not exceeding 3 percent of taxable income.Taxes paid in states with preferential taxation are not deductible in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Special procedure for determining the value of property Upon the realization of assets (securities, participation shares, real estate), the rights to which or transactions with which are registered in a state with preferential taxation, or acquired in such a state, their initial cost is recognized as equal to zero. In this case, the entire amount of the realization is taxed without deducting acquisition costs. Controlled Foreign Companies (CFC) A non-resident legal entity or other form of organization is recognized as a CFC automatically if it is registered in a state with preferential taxation. Regarding such companies:Exemptions from taxation of financial profit provided for ordinary foreign companies do not apply.CFC profit is included in the resident's taxable income and taxed at a rate of 20 percent for legal entities or in accordance with a progressive scale for individuals.Losses of CFCs from preferential states are not taken into account and do not reduce the total profit.Recommendations: Business entities are recommended to exercise due diligence when structuring transactions with foreign counterparties and timely check the status of the partner's country of registration in the approved list of states with preferential taxation to minimize tax risks and exclude cases of additional tax assessment based on the results of desk audits and tax inspections.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1242061?lang=ru

Regional Akim Murat Ergeshbayev held an in-person citizen reception on a first-come, first-served basis. Twelve people registered for the reception today, two of whom joined online.Most attendees raised issues of social support, housing, street paving, and employment.A resident of the village of Sekseul in the Aral District spoke about the paving of Aktan Batyr and Tazhibaev Streets. Design documentation for these streets is scheduled for 2028. As part of the "Auyl – El Besigi" program, medium-term repairs were completed on the Akorda cul-de-sac in the village of Sekseul in 2023. Now, repairs to the section of the cul-de-sac leading to the kindergarten are scheduled for the near future.The completion of residential buildings built by the "Bazis-A" institution for railway workers was also discussed at the reception. Currently, 8 of the 38 two-family residential buildings are fully completed and commissioned in accordance with established procedures.A resident of the Al-Farabi microdistrict in Kyzylorda raised issues related to the construction of a children's playground, road repairs, and public transportation.In this regard, a vacant plot of land has been identified in the area for the construction of a children's playground, and the project is planned to be included in the implementation plan under the "Popular Participatory Budget" program.Furthermore, residents of the dead-end of Kyzylzharma-3 Street previously requested that public transportation line #27 be stopped at the turnoff, as it does not reach the village of Karaultobe from S. Bayseitova Street. The residents' request was reviewed, and a positive resolution was reached.Infrastructure improvements are also being implemented systematically. Road repairs on five of the seven streets in the area from the Al-Farabi microdistrict to the border of Karaultobe village were completed by Alem Trans Zhol LLC.Repairs on Aralbayev Street are currently in the final stages. Projects aimed at improving the quality of life of residents are continuing in stages.A resident of the village of Akzharma came to inquire about employment in his field. The regional governor noted that employment issues are not ignored and are addressed within the framework of the law.All issues raised during the meeting are being resolved in stages in accordance with current legislation. This time, specific instructions were given to the responsible industry managers for each resident's request.It is worth noting that to schedule an in-person meeting with the regional governor, residents can submit a request through the eGov portal, the e-Otinish unified platform, or by submitting a written application to the governor's office.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1242063?lang=ru

Заместитель Премьер-министра – министр национальной экономики РК Серик Жумангарин провел двустороннюю встречу с делегацией Исламской Республики Иран во главе с Министром дорог и городского развития Фарзане Садек.Стороны обсудили реализацию договоренностей, достигнутых главами государств в ходе официального визита Президента Ирана в Казахстан в декабре 2025 года, развитие международного транспортного коридора «Север - Юг», расширение портовой инфраструктуры, увеличение объемов взаимной торговли и совершенствование транспортно-логистических связей между двумя странами. Открывая встречу, вице-премьер Казахстана Серик Жумангарин подчеркнул, что Иран является одним из ключевых торгово-экономических партнеров Казахстана в регионе.«Укрепление сотрудничества – это стратегическая задача, поставленная главами наших государств. По итогам 2025 года товарооборот между Казахстаном и Ираном увеличился на 26,4%, составив $430,2 млн. Это подтверждает высокий потенциал для дальнейшего расширения, в том числе в рамках Дорожной карты по доведению взаимной торговли до 3 млрд долларов и благодаря подписанному Соглашению о свободной торговле между Ираном и ЕАЭС», — отметил Серик Жумангарин.В свою очередь Фарзане Садек подчеркнула, что ее визит направлен на практическую реализацию достигнутых ранее договоренностей и дальнейшее укрепление транспортно-логистического сотрудничества, которое в условиях современных геополитических процессов приобретает особое значение для обеих стран.Особое внимание стороны уделили развитию международного транспортного коридора «Север – Юг». Казахстан и Иран обладают уникальным географическим положением на пересечении маршрутов «Север – Юг» и «Восток – Запад», что создает значительный потенциал для роста транзитных перевозок.По итогам 2025 года объем перевозок по коридору «Север – Юг» увеличился на 12% и достиг 3,5 млн тонн. Железнодорожные перевозки между двумя странами выросли на 69%.Для дальнейшего раскрытия потенциала маршрута Серик Жумангарин предложил разработать совместную Дорожную карту по модернизации транспортной инфраструктуры. Реализация комплекса мер позволит увеличить пропускную способность коридора до 20 млн тонн в год.Стороны также отметили важность подписанного пятистороннего железнодорожного соглашения между Китаем, Казахстаном, Туркменистаном, Ираном и Турцией, а также предстоящее подписание четырехстороннего тарифного соглашения между Казахстаном, Россией, Туркменистаном и Ираном, которое создаст дополнительные условия для роста торговли и транзита.Одной из ключевых тем переговоров стало развитие портовой инфраструктуры. Иранская сторона сообщила о завершении согласования вопроса выделения Казахстану земельного участка в порту Шахид Раджаи (Бендер-Аббас). После завершения необходимых процедур участок будет передан казахстанской стороне.Кроме того, Иран подтвердил готовность предоставить Казахстану возможности для работы в порту Чабахар, который обеспечивает прямой выход к рынкам Южной и Юго-Восточной Азии. По информации Фарзане Садек, строительство железнодорожной линии Захедан – Чабахар завершено более чем на 90%, а запуск объекта запланирован в ближайшие месяцы. После ввода линии в эксплуатацию порт Чабахар будет интегрирован в международную железнодорожную сеть, связывающую Индийский океан, Центральную Азию и Европу.В ответ Казахстан подтвердил готовность рассмотреть возможность предоставления иранской стороне портовых площадей, причалов и терминалов в портах Актау и Курык для развития логистической деятельности иранских компаний на Каспии.По итогам встречи стороны подтвердили намерение ускорить реализацию договоренностей, достигнутых на высшем уровне, обеспечить оперативную координацию работы по привлечению инвесторов, активизировать развитие транспортно-логистической инфраструктуры.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1242038?lang=ru

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Employees of the Kuryk customs post of the Department of State Revenue in the Mangystau region stopped an attempt to illegally import jewelry.When registering the Zarifa Aliyev naval vessel, a citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan, S., born in 1964, attracted the attention of customs officers. The woman followed on foot. After passing through passport control, her behavior aroused suspicion.: She slowed down her pace a lot and kept her hand on her stomach all the time.The customs post staff, together with the Border Guard Service, the Department of Economic Investigations and the Transport Prosecutor's Office, conducted a personal search. The result was shocking.34 pieces of jewelry were found and seized in the woman's genitals: A set (earrings + rings) — 15 pieces; Rings — 7 pieces; Earrings — 3 pieces; Chains — 1 piece; Bracelets — 2 pieces; A white bracelet — 1 piece; Yellow bracelets (round) — 5 pieces.Currently, the necessary procedural actions are being carried out on this fact within the framework of the current legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The Department of State Revenue of the Mangystau region reminds: hiding goods in the human body is one of the most dangerous and gross ways of violating customs rules, which entails serious administrative and criminal liability.The services continue to work in an enhanced mode and stop any attempts to illegally move goods across the state border. (Unofficial translation)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1242044?lang=ru

New York, 12 June 2026 - The Permanent Representatives of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan to the United Nations took part in the UN80 commemorative event marking the anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter.Ahead of the anniversary, President of the United Nations General Assembly Annalena Baerbock invited Member States to reaffirm their commitment to the UN Charter through the signing of a symbolic document reflecting the core values and aspirations set out in its Preamble.The countries of Central Asia became the first regional group to join the initiative collectively. Their participation underscored the region’s shared commitment to the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, multilateralism, international law and mutually beneficial cooperation.Background: UN Charter Day is observed annually on 26 June, commemorating the signing of the Charter of the United Nations in San Francisco on 26 June 1945.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-kazakhstanun/press/news/details/1242031?lang=ru

Paris, 17 June 2026 – A delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan participated in the meetings of the OECD Green Action Task Force (GATF) held in Paris. The Kazakh delegation included Saule Sabiyeva, Director of the Climate Policy Department at the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, Yerzhan Nessibkulov, Director of the Department of International Economic Cooperation at the Ministry of National Economy, representatives of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) and the Permanent Delegation of Kazakhstan to international organisations in Paris. The Green Action Task Force serves as a key platform for advancing green policy and sustainable development across Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Caucasus.During the sessions, Kazakhstan’s delegates highlighted the outcomes of the Regional Environmental Summit held in Astana on 22 –24 April 2026 and expressed their appreciation to the OECD for its valuable contribution to the successful organisation of the event.Ms. Sabiyeva took part in a roundtable discussion on green economy planning in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. In her remarks, she outlined Kazakhstan’s progress in implementing its Green Economy Transition Concept and Carbon Neutrality Strategy, highlighting current priorities and ongoing policy measures.As part of the discussion on the implementation of measures to ensure sustainable infrastructure in Central Asia, Mr. Nessibkulov shared the country’s experience in implementing the Sustainable Infrastructure Program in Asia (SIPA), in particular, developing, with the support of the SIPA team, of a draft Strategy for Kazakhstan's low-carbon development until 2060, elaborating measures to improve the country's investment policy, especially on investments in "green" projects, and expressed strong interest in continuing the implementation of the SIPA program in Kazakhstan.Particular attention was devoted to the water sector, which has been identified as one of the priority areas under the National Action Plan. The Kazakh delegation reaffirmed its interest in exchanging experience on the design and implementation of water-related policies and in exploring international best practices for integrating water management into broader sustainable development strategies.As a result of the meeting, Mansur Oshurbayev, Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan, was elected Vice-Chair of the GATF Bureau for the 2027-2028 term.On the sidelines of the event, Kazakh delegates held a series of bilateral meetings, including discussions with senior officials from the OECD Development Centre and the Eurasia Competitiveness Programme. The meetings focused on opportunities for further cooperation, implementation of joint initiatives, and priority areas for future engagement.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-unesco/press/news/details/1242022?lang=ru

🌐 Data Center Valley: Kazakhstan Launches Major AI Project!🌐 The Government of Kazakhstan, Firebird, and NVIDIA have signed historic agreements to create one of the largest AI infrastructures in the region. The «Valley of Data Center» will emerge with a capacity of up to 1 GW and a computing cluster featuring 100,000 modern GPUs (including NVIDIA GB300 and Vera Rubin).🌐 Kazakhstan is confidently stepping into a new technological era alongside global leaders.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-digital/press/news/details/1242025?lang=ru

Ljubljana, June 16, 2026 – An impromptu concert by the Kazakh folklore ensembles «Qagan» and «Yassy» from Shymkent city took place in the heart of the Slovenian capital. It was the first performance by Kazakh groups in Ljubljana since the opening of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Slovenia.The event, organized by the Embassy with the support of the Akimat of Shymkent city and the Ljubljana City Hall, became one of the most vibrant cultural events of the summer season in the Slovenian capital and made an important contribution to the development of humanitarian and cultural cooperation between Kazakhstan and Slovenia.The central square of Ljubljana was filled with the melodies of the Great Steppe. The sounds of the dombyra, kobyz, dauylpaz, and other national instruments, traditional compositions, and colorful national costumes of the musical and dance ensembles created a unique atmosphere, allowing residents and visitors to experience the rich spiritual and cultural heritage of the Kazakh people.The concert generated genuine interest among the Slovenian public, numerous foreign tourists visiting Ljubljana, and members of the Kazakh diaspora living in Slovenia. Many Slovenian audience members were introduced for the first time to Kazakhstan's musical traditions, its distinctive culture, and centuries-old history, reflecting the spirit of the Great Steppe, its openness, and unique diversity.The concert in the heart of Ljubljana became part of the promotion in Slovenia of modern Kazakhstan, the heir to a great civilization – the Golden Horde, whose traditions of statehood, cultural diversity and open interaction between peoples continue to be reflected in the modern Kazakh identity and cultural diplomacy of the country, as stated by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym–Jomart Tokayev.The performance by the «Qagan» and «Yassy» ensembles became a striking symbol of the strengthening of Kazakh-Slovenian relations and a clear demonstration that culture and art remain the universal language of mutual understanding and friendship. Such initiatives not only reveal Kazakhstan's rich heritage to foreign audiences but also create new opportunities for expanding humanitarian contacts, strengthening intercultural dialogue, and further rapprochement between the peoples of Kazakhstan and Slovenia.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-ljubljana/press/news/details/1242013?lang=ru

Belgrade, June 16, 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Serbia Mr. M.Atamkulov met with Mr. Damjan Jović, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia.During the meeting, the parties discussed topics on the agenda of bilateral cooperation between Kazakhstan and Serbia, as well as synchronized their positions on cooperation between the foreign ministries in a multilateral format.Ambassador Atamkulov thanked his Serbian colleagues for their traditional support of Kazakhstan’s international initiatives; in turn, Mr. Jović reaffirmed Belgrade’s commitment to further deepening its partnership with the Republic of Kazakhstan.At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their intention to continue regular dialogue and expand cooperation on the international stage. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-belgrad/press/news/details/1242017?lang=ru

The Department of the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the Zhambyl Region conducted an unscheduled inspection of one of the gas stations in the city of Taraz, based on a citizen's appeal. During the inspection, it was established that a fuel dispenser used for dispensing petroleum products to consumers was in operation without a valid verification, as confirmed by a verification certificate. In accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, measuring instruments used in the dispensing of petroleum products are subject to state metrological control and must undergo mandatory verification during their operational period. Based on the inspection results, the entrepreneur was held administratively liable under Article 419 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Administrative Offenses. The amount of the administrative fine was 230 Monthly Calculation Indices (MCI). Under a simplified procedure, the entrepreneur paid 115 MCI, which amounts to 497,375 tenge. Furthermore, the entrepreneur was issued an order to eliminate the identified violations and bring the activities into compliance with the requirements of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of ensuring measurement uniformity. The Department reminds that compliance with the requirements in the field of ensuring measurement uniformity is an important condition for protecting consumer rights and ensuring the reliability of measurements in the sale of petroleum products.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti-ktrm/press/news/details/1242004?lang=ru

Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliyev held a meeting with State Secretary for Trade of the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs Diana Janse. During the negotiations, the parties discussed current issues of trade and economic cooperation, prospects for increasing mutual trade turnover, attracting investments, and expanding interaction between the business communities of the two countries.Special attention was paid to trade facilitation issues, including simplifying market access for products to the markets of Kazakhstan and Sweden, eliminating technical barriers, improving logistics and customs procedures, as well as creating favorable conditions for the development of export-import operations.The Kazakh side confirmed its interest in expanding supplies of domestic non-commodity products to the Swedish and European Union markets. In this regard, opportunities for deepening cooperation between QazTrade, the Swedish National Board of Trade, and Business Sweden were discussed to support exporters and develop direct business contacts.The meeting participants paid separate attention to issues of industrial cooperation. The parties welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between Hyundai Trans Almaty and the Volvo Group. It is expected that the implementation of the project will contribute to the development of domestic mechanical engineering, the creation of new production capacities, attracting investments, and strengthening Kazakhstan's export potential.During the negotiations, prospects for expanding the presence of Swedish businesses in the Kazakh market were also considered. Kazakhstan expressed interest in developing cooperation with leading Swedish companies, including the possibility of opening IKEA stores in the country.The parties noted the importance of establishing a Kazakh-Swedish Commission on Trade, Economic, and Investment Cooperation, which will become an effective platform for promoting joint projects and addressing current business issues.Following the meeting, the mutual interest of Kazakhstan and Sweden in further strengthening trade and economic partnership, expanding investment interaction, and implementing new joint initiatives was confirmed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1241993?lang=ru

As part of a prosecutor's inspection conducted in the Abai region, the Department of the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology identified violations of the requirements of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of ensuring measurement uniformity. Based on the inspection results, the District Operational Unit (DOU) was held administratively liable under Article 419, Part 1, Clause 2 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Administrative Offenses. The amount of the administrative fine was 994,750 tenge. The District Operational Unit is an organization responsible for the operation, technical maintenance, and current repair of military infrastructure facilities, including buildings and structures of military townships that are on the balance sheet of authorized state bodies. The activities of the DOU are aimed at ensuring the uninterrupted functioning of heat, water, and power supply systems, maintaining utility networks and equipment, monitoring technical parameters, accounting for consumed resources, and maintaining the proper technical condition of military facilities. In performing these functions, the DOU uses various measuring instruments, including heat, water, and electricity meters, as well as measuring devices for pressure, temperature, flow, and other parameters. The accuracy of these instruments directly affects the correctness of calculations, the reliability of military infrastructure facilities, and their operational safety. The inspection revealed that the DOU's activities involved the use of measuring instruments that had not undergone mandatory state verification, which constitutes a violation of the requirements of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of technical regulation and metrology. The use of unverified measuring instruments can lead to inaccurate resource accounting, distortion of actual indicators, and the emergence of risks to the sustainable functioning of military facilities. The Department of the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology notes that compliance with the requirements for verification of measuring instruments is an integral part of the operational activities of organizations servicing military infrastructure facilities. Ensuring measurement uniformity in this area is of particular importance, as it is directly related to the reliability of engineering systems, accounting discipline, and the protection of state interests.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti-ktrm/press/news/details/1241994?lang=ru

On June 15, a meeting chaired by the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Arman Shakkaliyev, was held on issues of establishing order in food markets and reducing unproductive intermediaries in commodity distribution chains. The meeting was attended by deputy akims (governors) of the regions, as well as representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the Agency for Protection and Development of Competition of the Republic of Kazakhstan. This concerns systematic work aimed at increasing trade transparency, eliminating shadow schemes, and ensuring fair pricing for socially significant products. As noted, the key task is to reduce unnecessary links between the producer and the consumer and to make pricing more transparent and controllable. This work has now moved into the practical phase. Sixty-three key markets that have the greatest impact on the price situation in the regions have been identified. On-site inspections, monitoring, and explanatory work are being conducted there. Just recently, 18 markets have been covered, including major markets such as "Altyn Orda" and "Barys-4". As a result of the inspections, about 486 violations have been identified, and response measures are being taken for each. "Simultaneously, efforts to establish order in commodity distribution chains are being intensified. Since the beginning of the year, 150 unproductive intermediaries have been removed from them. At the same time, inspections show that the problems are systemic, ranging from counterfeit and unmarked products to shadow turnover, violations of cash discipline, unregistered labor relations, and multiple subleases of trading spaces," reported Yernur Zhautikbayev, Chairman of the Trade Committee of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The issue of illegal product trafficking was separately raised at the meeting. Despite existing restrictions, cases of selling imported chicken eggs without the necessary documents and labeling are being detected in a number of regions. In total, approximately 32.5 thousand units have been seized from illegal circulation. The need to strengthen interdepartmental coordination and mandatory video recording of the destruction of seized products was emphasized. Separately, during the meeting, data from the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan was presented. The ministry reported that its representatives conducted walk-throughs of 38 large food markets, as well as a comprehensive analysis of the financial and economic activities of the markets and trading entities operating on their territory. Based on the results of this work, 67 food markets have been selected for further monitoring and control measures. In total, 16,640 trading entities operate on their territory. The analysis showed that 4,843 entities were engaged in retail trade without registering cash registers, and 5,846 did not have registered POS terminals. Also, 247 entities with signs of underreporting income were identified. Additional analyses and time-study surveys have been scheduled for them. Furthermore, notifications about the need to appear for hearings have been sent to 109 entities. To date, hearings have been held for 74 entities, resulting in the submission of additional declarations of total income amounting to 3.5 billion tenge. Internal affairs bodies have also been involved in the work. According to their data, 2,345 cases of spontaneous trade, 37 cases of illegal trade, and 201 cases of illegal entrepreneurship have been identified in markets and adjacent areas.Further work will be structured according to a unified algorithm with a clear distribution of responsibility between state bodies and akimats (local administrations). The regions have been instructed to strengthen control in markets, install video surveillance systems, and intensify work to identify and eliminate unproductive intermediaries. Simultaneously, control over trade markups is being strengthened."Taking risk factors into account, 63 food markets have been identified where systemic violations are recorded, ranging from illegal activities and shadow employment to gross violations of sanitary and fire safety requirements. All these facilities have been placed under special control. We have conducted all necessary preventive and explanatory work. All warnings have been given. We will no longer work solely in an explanatory mode; strict measures will be taken, up to and including revising the operating format of these markets. Individuals operating outside the legal framework should not remain in the trading system," noted Arman Shakkaliyev.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1241997?lang=ru

Astana, 16 June 2026 – The 8th round of political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kingdom of Spain was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The Kazakh delegation was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov, while the Spanish delegation was led by State Secretary for Foreign and Global Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of the Kingdom of Spain Diego Martínez.During the consultations, the parties discussed a wide range of issues related to the Kazakhstan-Spain strategic partnership in the political, trade, economic, investment, cultural, humanitarian and educational spheres. The sides exchanged views on current regional and international developments, as well as cooperation within international organizations.Particular attention was paid to the further strengthening of trade and investment cooperation. It was noted that Spain is one of Kazakhstan’s key economic partners among the member states of the European Union. This is evidenced by stable bilateral trade indicators, which reached 1.93 billion US dollars in 2025. The sides expressed interest in further expanding cooperation in the fields of transport and logistics, renewable energy, agro-industrial complex, digitalization, tourism, and education.A. Issetov emphasized that Kazakhstan regards Spain as one of its key partners in Europe and remains interested in further deepening the strategic partnership based on the principles of mutual respect, trust and pragmatic cooperation.In his turn D.Martínez reaffirmed Spain’s readiness in expanding multifaceted cooperation with Kazakhstan, noting the considerable potential for the implementation of joint projects in the economic and humanitarian spheres.Following the consultations, the parties reaffirmed their mutual commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation and maintaining an active political dialogue.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1241987?lang=ru