From June 25 to 27, 2026, a delegation from the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan participated in the 147th and 148th sessions of the Council of the World Customs Organization (WCO), held at the Organization’s headquarters in Brussels (Kingdom of Belgium).     The Kazakh delegation was led by Zhandos Duisembiev, Chairman of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan.     During the sessions, WCO member states addressed key issues related to the development of international customs cooperation, the improvement of customs administration, the digital transformation of customs services, the facilitation of legitimate international trade, the strengthening of global supply chain security, and the enhancement of efforts to combat customs offenses.      On the sidelines of the sessions, the Chair of the Customs Cooperation Committee held a series of bilateral meetings with WCO Secretary-General Ian Saunders, the leadership of the WCO Secretariat, as well as the heads and representatives of the customs administrations of Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Turkey, the Republic of Korea, Estonia, and Japan.      The parties discussed prospects for developing bilateral and multilateral cooperation, exchanging expertise in the areas of customs administration, risk management, and staff training, as well as implementing joint projects and initiatives within the framework of the World Customs Organization.       Kazakhstan’s participation in the work of the WCO Council served as yet another confirmation of the country’s commitment to strengthening international customs cooperation and developing practical collaboration with foreign customs administrations.      A key outcome of the session was the election of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the WCO Finance Committee for the 2026 - 2027 fiscal year. This decision reflects the high level of trust placed in Kazakhstan by the member states of the “East” subgroup of the European Region and serves as recognition of Kazakhstan’s active participation in the activities of the World Customs Organization.       Kazakhstan’s accession to the Finance Committee will enable our country to participate directly in the consideration of issues related to the Organization’s budgetary policy, the allocation of financial resources, and the improvement of its operational mechanisms, and will also strengthen Kazakhstan’s role in the development of international customs cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd/press/news/details/1250603?lang=ru

On June 29, 2026, a roundtable discussion was held with the participation of entities engaged in foreign economic activity.During the meeting, key issues arising in the course of foreign economic activity were examined, and potential solutions were discussed. Furthermore, participants exchanged views on the practical application of current legal requirements, presented proposals, and discussed relevant aspects of cooperation.The issues raised during the meeting will be addressed within the framework of applicable legislation, and work on their review and resolution will continue.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-shymkent/press/news/details/1250595?lang=ru

ANNOUNCEMENT UAPF has provided over 24.5 million services to contributors since the beginning of the year The Unified Accumulative Pension Fund (UAPF) plays a key role in the country's pension system, providing citizens with reliable tools for saving for retirement. UAPF provides a variety of digital services to Kazakhstanis and continues to develop them, adapting to customer needs. The 24/7 availability of the Fund's services on its website and mobile app is a key factor in increasing contributor interest.Over the five months from January 1, 2026, to May 31, 2026, 24.7 million services were provided to the public. Of these, 14.3 million were provided electronically, and 9.9 million were automated. Thus, the share of automated, electronic, and remote services amounted to 98.7% of the total. 322,100 services were provided in person, including more than 313,400 directly at the Fund's offices.As a reminder, all pension accounts are opened automatically in the UAPF upon receipt of the first contribution. Targeted requirements are also automatically accrued to citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan under 18 years of age, and targeted savings accounts (TSA) 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 compulsory pension contributions (CPCs), notional pension accounts (NPSAs) for recording compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPCs) paid 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) amounted to 891,700.Getting statements from IPSAs, NPSAs, and TSAs remains the most popular service. Since the beginning of the year, more than 15.0 million statements have been issued for all account types, 13.3 million of which were electronic and 1.5 million statements were issued 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 receive 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 upon submitting a request to the UAPF address.In addition to receiving statements in their personal account on the website and in the mobile app, contributors (beneficiaries) can use services such as making changes and additions to their account details, obtaining a certificate of account availability, submitting an application for pension benefits due to the establishment of a Group 1 or 2 disability for life or upon reaching the age of 50 through voluntary pension contributions, tracking the status of a benefit application, transferring a portion of their pension savings to an investment portfolio manager (IPM), calculating a projected future pension using a pension calculator, etc. Over the past period, 38.7 thousand contributor applications for transferring a portion of their pension savings to IPM trust management were accepted, the majority of which were in electronic format.During the reporting period, 46.7 thousand applications for changing account details were accepted, of which approximately 44.0 thousand were submitted at the Fund's offices.When seeking a service from UAPF specialists, contributors typically receive additional consultations and advice on savings management. As part of outreach efforts, 25,100 roadside presentations were held, attended by 505,100 people. The number of materials published in the media based on UAPF announcements amounted to 17,000.The number of inquiries received from contributors and beneficiaries through feedback channels (call center, website consultations, instant messaging, social media, and other communication channels) amounted to 192,500.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.  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/vko-altai/press/news/details/1250537?lang=ru

 UAPF JSC (UAPF, the Fund) presents a report on the management of pension assets by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NBRK) and investment portfolio managers (IPM) on the website enpf.kz in the section "Statistics and Analytics - Investment Management of Pension Assets". As of June 1, 2026, the total volume of pension assets managed by the NBRK and the IPM amounted to 27,630.11 billion tenge. As of this date, UAPF pension assets held in trust by the NBRK, formed through compulsory pension contributions (CPC), compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPC), and voluntary pension contributions (VPC), amounted to approximately 26,424.41 billion tenge. The volume of pension assets formed through employer’s compulsory pension contributions (ECPC) held in trust by the NBRK was 1,095.72 billion tenge.Pension assets under IPM management amounted to 105.88 billion tenge.  Investment portfolio of pension assets managed by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan The National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as the trustee of the UAPF pension assets, pursues a balanced investment policy: investing in various types of financial instruments, diversifying the portfolio by currency, country, sector, and issuer.According to information provided by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the main investment areas of pension assets formed through CPC, COPC, and VPC, as of June 1, 2026, are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 43.38%, bonds of quasi-public companies – 8.18%, deposits of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 3.12%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 2.57%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 2.07%, government securities of foreign states – 1.62%, and microfinance organizations – 1.13%.37.65% of assets are invested through index management. This approach involves creating an investment portfolio focused on a benchmark portfolio, a set of securities reflecting the investor's strategic interests. The benchmark portfolio's performance serves as a benchmark for assessing management effectiveness. The benchmark portfolio is based on indices developed and monitored by leading global financial companies or the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan performs index management of assets both independently and with the involvement of foreign management companies in specific areas, including subportfolios of developed and emerging market bonds, corporate bonds, and equities.The investment portfolio, broken down by currencies in which financial instruments acquired through CPC, COPC, and VPC are denominated, as of June 1, 2026, is as follows: investments in national currency account for 58.94%, while investments in US dollars account for 41.06% of the pension asset portfolio.As a result of investments, interest income on securities, including deposits and reverse repo transactions, amounted to 928.70 billion tenge; income from assets under external management, including those adjusted for exchange rate revaluation, amounted to 42.48 billion tenge; income from the market revaluation of securities amounted to 9.76 billion tenge; and other income amounted to 2.90 billion tenge.The market revaluation of securities invested in foreign currency was negative. The accrued investment income for the last 12 months from June 2025 to May 2026 amounted to approximately 2.71 trillion tenge, with a return of 11.46% for this period. ECPC's investment portfolio as of June 1, 2026, is as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 87.69%, repo transactions – 10.52%, NBRK deposits – 1.78%, and cash in investment accounts – 0.01%.The ECPC investment portfolio includes only financial instruments denominated in national currency. Interest income on securities, including deposits and reverse repo transactions, amounted to 55.62 billion tenge. Market revaluation of securities brought investors 1.95 billion tenge.As of June 1, 2026, accrued investment income over the past 12 months amounted to 115.29 billion tenge, with a return of 17.12% for the period.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan, including issuers, and an overview of investment activities are available on the UAPF's official website. Information on the portfolio structure of pension assets formed through the ECPC is also available on the enpf.kz website. Investment Portfolio Managers The total volume of pension assets under the management of the IPM is 109.98 billion tenge.As of June 1, 2026, pension assets under the trust management of Alatau City Invest JSC amounted to 17.53 billion tenge.The company's main investments: Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) units – 29.90%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 15.45%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 11.99%, government securities of foreign governments – 9.11%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 8.93%, bonds of quasi-public companies of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 8.74%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 5.03%, repos – 3.31%, microfinance organizations – 3.18%.It should be noted that 48.89% of the portfolio is held in tenge, 50.14% in US dollars, and 0.98% in other currencies.The return on pension assets over the past 12 months from June 2025 to May 2026 was 15.14%.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Alatau City Invest JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As of June 1, 2026, UAPF pension assets held in trust by BCC Invest JSC amounted to 14.07 billion tenge.Main investment areas: bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 22.56%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 20.32%, bonds of quasi-public companies of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 14.03%, corporate bonds of issuers-residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 8.96%, repo – 8.13%, shares and depositary receipts issued by organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 7.37%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 5.95%, government securities of foreign states – 5.17%.Investments in national currency accounted for 65.84% of the portfolio, in US dollars – 34.16%.The return on pension assets over the past 12 months from June 2025 to May 2026 was 12.10%.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by BCC Invest JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As of June 1, 2026, pension assets under trust management by Halyk Global Markets JSC amounted to 7.25 billion tenge.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: equity instruments of foreign issuers (ETF units) – 24.87%, reverse repos (up to 90 calendar days) – 18.49%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 15.00%, notes of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 10.04%, bonds of quasi-public companies of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 9.84%, corporate bonds of organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 5.58%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 5.27%, shares and depositary receipts issued by organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 5.06%, securities with government status issued by the central governments of foreign states – 4.80%.Note that 65.56% of the portfolio is represented in tenge, 34.44% in US dollars.The return on pension assets over the past 12 months was 12.57%.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by JSC Halyk Global Markets, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As of June 1, 2026, pension assets under trust management by Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan Subsidiary Halyk Finance JSC amounted to 61.69 billion tenge.The portfolio's key investments are as follows: bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 22.69%, bonds of quasi-public companies of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 12.89%, microfinance organizations – 10.52%, Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) units – 10.51%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 8.52%, notes of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 8.49%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 6.62%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 6.42%, reverse repo (up to 90 calendar days) – 3.57%, and corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 3.13%.64.97% of the portfolio is invested in national currency instruments, while 35.03% is invested in US dollars.The return on pension assets over the past 12 months from June 2025 to May 2026 was 12.82%.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan Subsidiary Halyk Finance, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As of June 1, 2026, UAPF pension assets held in trust by Centras Securities JSC amounted to approximately 9.33 billion tenge.23.31% of the portfolio was invested in bonds of Kazakhstan's second-tier banks, 21.24% in bonds of quasi-public companies of Kazakhstan, 13.94% in corporate bonds of Kazakhstan issuers, 7.22% in US government bonds, 7.15% in corporate bonds of foreign issuers, 6.78% in government securities of the Ministry of Finance of Kazakhstan, 5.01% in shares and depositary receipts of Kazakhstan resident issuers, and 4.62% in shares and depositary receipts of foreign issuers. REPO transactions accounted for 3.28%.Investments in national currency accounted for 68.59% of the portfolio, while those in US dollars accounted for 31.41%.The return on pension assets over the past 12 months from June 2025 to May 2026 was 18.28%.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Centras Securities JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As of June 1, 2026, pension assets under trust management by Tansar Capital JSC amounted to 0.11 billion tenge.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: repo – 63.56%, units (ETFs on major stock indices) – 21.68%, shares and depositary receipts issued by organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 13.87%.Tansar Capital JSC's investment portfolio includes only financial instruments denominated in the national currency.78.11% of the portfolio is invested in national currency instruments, and 21.89% in US dollars.Tansar Capital JSC began managing pension assets on April 8, 2026. The return on pension assets since the start of management has been 1.34%.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Tansar Capital JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. Starting July 1, 2023, contributors can transfer up to 50% of their pension savings to investment portfolio managers (IPMs) for trust management, regardless of the minimum adequacy threshold, through CPCs and COPCs. They can choose their chosen investment portfolio manager (IPM). Contributors with voluntary pension savings can transfer 100% of their savings to IPMs. As a reminder, the UAPF has launched a unified online information platform for investment management of citizens' pension assets, invest.enpf.kz, which consolidates all key information about IPMs in a single digital space and provides a systematic approach to providing data on investment activities.    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/vko-altai/press/news/details/1250529?lang=ru

On 25 June 2026, a Memorandum on the Mutual Recognition and Exchange of Driver’s Licenses was signed between the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Interior of the United Arab Emirates.The purpose of the Memorandum is to ensure the mutual recognition of driver’s licenses and to simplify the administrative procedures for exchanging them for citizens who permanently reside in the territory of the other state.Please note that the simplified procedure applies only to:Category B (passenger cars);Subcategory B1 (light three- and four-wheeled vehicles), in accordance with the equivalent categories established under the legislation of both countries.Citizens of Kazakhstan who obtained their first driver’s license in the UAE may exchange it for a Kazakh national driver’s license. They are not required to complete driving school training again or pass a practical driving test. Only the theoretical examination must be passed.The Memorandum is concluded for an indefinite period and enters into force 30 calendar days after its signing, i.e., on 25 July 2026.Requirements for Exchanging a Driver’s LicenseApplicants must:hold a valid residence permit;present a valid driver’s license;meet the minimum age requirement (at least 18 years old);provide a notarized or officially certified translation of the driver’s license;undergo a medical examination and obtain a medical certificate (including an Eye Test);comply with any other requirements established by the legislation of the receiving state.After the exchange, the applicant retains their national driver’s license.Important: The practical implementation of the Memorandum will begin only after it officially enters into force, namely on 25 July 2026.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-abudhabi/press/news/details/1250530?lang=ru

Budapest, 23 June 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Hungary Abzal Saparbekuly met with Mr. András Nagy, owner of Tapétagyár Kft. and Chairman of the Hungarian Construction and Interior Design Association, as well as Ms. Irina Sech, representative of the company.During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for cooperation in the fields of construction, interior design and finishing materials.Representatives of the Hungarian company expressed their interest in entering the Kazakh market, as well as their readiness to implement joint projects with Kazakh partners. In addition, the parties considered the development potential of Kazakhstan’s construction and design sectors, opportunities for introducing modern interior solutions, and issues related to the exchange of experience in this field.Following the meeting, the parties expressed their readiness to continue cooperation and further explore possible areas of partnership.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-budapest/press/news/details/1250532?lang=ru

Investment income for investors is generated through the management of pension assets by the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBRK) and private investment portfolio managers (IPMs).Based on the NBRK's investment activities in managing pension assets generated through compulsory pension contributions (CPCs), compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPCs), and voluntary pension contributions (VPCs), the accrued investment income for the last 12 months from June 2025 to May 2026 amounted to approximately 2.71 trillion tenge, with a return of 11.46% for this period.For pension assets formed through employer's compulsory pension contributions (ECPC), accrued investment income over the past 12 months as of June 1, 2026, amounted to 115.29 billion tenge, with a return of 17.12% for this period.It is important to note that the return on pension assets for individual short 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 the value of securities and exchange rates over a given period. Therefore, an objective analysis of investment income is advisable over a longer period.The accrued investment return since the inception of the funded pension system in 1998 as of June 1, 2026, cumulatively, was 1,095.39%, with inflation for the entire period at 986.70%.As of June 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 10.94 trillion tenge. Taking into account payments made, its share of the total pension savings of contributors (beneficiaries) is 41.2%, demonstrating the significant role of investment activity in the structure of citizens' savings.As a reminder, contributors have the right to transfer a portion of their pension assets (up to 50% of pension savings through CPC, COPC, and up to 100% of pension savings through VPC) to a private investment portfolio manager (IPM) that meets the regulator's requirements.Investors can choose one of three investment portfolios within which the IPM operates:the Ki (12) portfolio, which is suitable for all contributors, 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 on the financial instruments in which UAPF pension assets are invested is published on the official UAPF website (www.enpf.kz) in the section “Statistics and Analytics/Investment Management of Pension Assets,” and also on the portal invest.enpf.kz  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/vko-altai/press/news/details/1250533?lang=ru

Budapest, 23 June 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Hungary Abzal Saparbekuly met with Mr. Tamás Jakkel, President of the International Canine Federation (FCI).During the meeting, the Ambassador expressed his gratitude to Mr. Jakkel for his support in promoting and popularising Kazakhstan’s national dog breeds at the international level.The parties exchanged views on cooperation in the field of cynology, the preservation of national dog breeds, as well as the further strengthening of the international status of the Kazakh Tazy breed.It should be noted that on 3 September 2024, the International Canine Federation officially recognised the Kazakh Tazy breed on a provisional basis and confirmed Kazakhstan as the country of origin of the breed. This decision marked an important historic step in preserving national heritage and promoting the Kazakh Tazy worldwide.At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their readiness to continue contacts in this area and to develop cooperation in promoting Kazakhstan’s national dog breeds on the international stage.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-budapest/press/news/details/1250523?lang=ru

Today, during a working visit to the Syrdarya District, Murat Ergeshbayev, the regional akim, inspected the work of Besaryk Children's and Youth Sports School No. 12. The sports complex offers judo, boxing, and taekwondo clubs. Currently, 180 students regularly participate in sports there. The facility employs 18 staff members.The regional governor then met with residents in the village's central square, where he inspected the small production center and the village community center.After listening to public suggestions, he focused on further development work and future plans for Besaryk.At the initiative of Head of State Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich, the "Auyl Amanaty" program, aimed at improving the quality of life and well-being of rural residents, is being successfully implemented in Besaryk.A French fry factory operates there with the sponsorship of the Abai-Daulet partnership. A bakery, confectionery and semi-finished product workshops, and factories producing work gloves, plastic tableware, soap, and wooden goods have also been launched.The Kyzylorda supermarket and cafe provide high-quality services to the community.As a reminder, a mini-production center with a total area of 1,000 square meters was commissioned in the village in 2024, giving 13 entrepreneurs the opportunity to start their own businesses.Of these, four projects were implemented under the "Auyl Amanaty" program, five with the support of the Regional Investment Center, and four with the farms' own funds. As a result, 25 new jobs were created, and the projects attracted 960 million tenge in investment. Today, the entrepreneurs manufacture their products in the mini-production center.It is worth noting that since 2018, the Abai-Daulet partnership has allocated over 1.5 billion tenge for the socio-economic development of the village. These funds were used for the construction, repair, improvement and landscaping of social facilities, such as a school for 360 children, a kindergarten for 120 children, a medical clinic, and a community center.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1250507?lang=ru

As part of the initiative to develop a unified architectural style for the city, extensive work is underway to renovate and modernize multi-story residential buildings, funded by the local budget.The large-scale renovation program focuses on apartment buildings located along key transport arteries and central avenues. The comprehensive upgrade includes: * Uniform glazing and cladding of balcony units; * Repair, aesthetic styling, and thermal insulation of building facades; * Installation of modern architectural decorative lighting.Contractors are currently on-site performing both routine maintenance and major structural overhauls. Project funding is being allocated in phases. Construction companies are strictly required to ensure high-quality execution and complete the core aesthetic improvements before the end of the summer seaso.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1250509?lang=ru

Под председательством заместителя Премьер-министра – министра национальной экономики Серика Жумангарина состоялось заседание Проектного офиса внедрения нового Налогового кодекса. Одним из вопросов повестки стали отдельные аспекты налогового регулирования деятельности национального оператора почтовой связи – АО «Казпочта».В ходе заседания представители компании проинформировали участников о практических вопросах применения отдельных положений налогового законодательства и их влиянии на финансовую деятельность предприятия. Также были рассмотрены предложения, направленные на дальнейшее совершенствование действующих механизмов регулирования.Отдельное внимание участники заседания уделили вопросам обеспечения устойчивого выполнения Казпочтой социально значимых функций и оказания универсальных почтовых услуг населению.По итогам обсуждения АО «Казпочта» совместно с Министерством финансов поручено проработать вопрос совершенствования механизмов финансирования универсальных почтовых услуг при формировании проекта республиканского бюджета на 2027 год.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1250514?lang=ru

As part of his visit to Kazakhstan, Professor Akhlaq Ahmad Ahan of Jawaharlal Nehru University (India) held a series of meetings with the leadership and representatives of AlmaU and Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.During the meetings, the parties discussed prospects for expanding academic and scientific cooperation, with particular emphasis on joint research on manuscripts, archival materials, and historical sources related to the history of Kazakhstan and the peoples of the Great Steppe. The key areas of cooperation include the development of interdisciplinary research, the exchange of academic expertise, the implementation of joint research projects, and the expansion of academic mobility opportunities for faculty members and researchers.The meetings reaffirmed the mutual commitment of the universities to strengthening partnership between Kazakhstan and India, advancing research in the humanities, and preserving their shared historical and cultural heritage.Academic cooperation between the two countries continues to create new opportunities for international research, knowledge exchange, and the education of a new generation of scholars.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-delhi/press/news/details/1250497?lang=ru

        Income from the increase in the value of real estate for an individual arises from the sale of:- dwellings, country buildings, garages, parking spaces, storerooms, personal subsidiary facilities, land plots intended for individual housing construction, suburban construction, personal subsidiary farming, garage, parking spaces, – in the case of they have been owned for less than two years from the date of registration of ownership;  - other immovable property (commercial real estate, land plots for the construction of commercial objects), regardless of the period of its ownership;  - immovable property located outside the Republic of Kazakhstan, regardless of the period of its ownership.            The income from the increase in the value of real estate is:- upon sale, there is a positive difference between the sale price (cost) and its initial cost.       The initial value of an object of immovable property is the documented purchase price (cost) of this object.       In other cases, the initial value of the real estate is:1) the cost of acquiring a land plot for the construction of a building, in the case of the sale of the constructed building; 2) market value – in case of sale of a built individual residential building;3) cadastral value, when an individual does not have documented information about the purchase price of the acquired property.;4) the price of the agreement on equity participation in housing construction – in the case of the sale of real estate acquired through equity participation in housing construction;         The initial value of the property received free of charge is:      1) the value previously included in income in the form of gratuitously received property – in the case when the value of the gratuitously received property was included in the taxable income of an individual entrepreneur or the taxable income of an individual;      2) market value – in case of sale (transfer) of property received in the form of inheritance, charitable assistance;      3) estimated value – in case of sale (transfer) of property that is subject to taxation on the property of individuals;      4) cadastral (estimated) value – in case of sale (transfer) of the land plot;      5) zero cost – in all other cases.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-sko/press/news/details/1250477?lang=ru

Strasbourg, 26 June 2026 – The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has adopted a Written Declaration entitled «Constitutional Referendum in Kazakhstan: A New Stage of Reforms», expressing support for the political reforms initiated in the Republic of Kazakhstan following the nationwide referendum held on 15 March 2026 (https://pace.coe.int/en/files/36245).The author of the document is PACE member Mehmet Akalın (Türkiye, Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe). The declaration, signed by 22 parliamentarians representing various political groups and national delegations from European countries, describes the referendum as an important milestone in Kazakhstan's institutional transformation and the modernisation of its system of public governance.PACE members welcome the objectives of the constitutional reforms, including the transition towards a more balanced model of governance, the strengthening of accountability mechanisms, expanded access to constitutional justice, and enhanced guarantees for the protection of human rights.The declaration also highlights the constructive dialogue between Kazakhstan and the Council of Europe within the framework of existing co-operation mechanisms, aimed at exchanging experience in the fields of constitutional development, the rule of law, and the protection of human rights.Furthermore, the parliamentarians express their readiness to support Kazakhstan's continued efforts to strengthen democratic governance and the rule of law, recognising the country as a reliable partner in the Eurasian region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-tallin/press/news/details/1250481?lang=ru

A solemn event was held at the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Republic of Estonia for representatives of the Kazakh diaspora, students and youth living in Estonia. The meeting brought together compatriots, as well as representatives of the Estonian academic and expert circles to discuss key vectors of development of modernKazakhstan and popularization of national cultural heritage.Developing a reading culture and supporting young people The central theme of the event was the discussion of the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan «On measures to develop the culture of reading and the formation of a reading nation». During the meeting, the diplomats stressed the special importance of this initiative for the younger generation and strengthening the intellectual potential of the country.In order to support the reading culture among Kazakhstani students and youth studying in Estonia, the organizers held a campaign to distribute fiction, historical and popular science literature for free.Political and institutional reformsSpecial attention of the participants was paid to the socio-political modernization of Kazakhstan.Representatives of the Embassy explained in detail to the guests the main provisions of the new Constitution of the country, as well as the implementation of large-scale institutional reforms.The experts and political scientists present in Estonia highly appreciated the consistent steps taken by the State to strengthen democratic institutions and the legal foundations of the republic.Melodies of the Great Steppe: Dombra DayA striking cultural chord of the evening was the celebration of the upcoming National Day of Dombra. Famous Kazakh kuis were performed for the guests of the event. The virtuoso performance of traditional musical compositions on dombra allowed Estonian colleagues and compatriots to immerse themselves deeper into the atmosphere of Kazakh steppe philosophy and rich musical heritage. The event ended with an exchange of views and informal communication, during which the participants noted the importance of preserving the strong spiritual connection of the diaspora with its historical homeland.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-tallin/press/news/details/1250454?lang=ru

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaK4wwkvi9s/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Step—by-step instructions (in the new Taxpayer's Office - KNP ISNA)Login to the system: Go to the current website of the Taxpayer's Office and log in using your Electronic digital signature. To proceed to submitting a document: In the top menu, select the "Documents" section - "Submit a document".Form selection: Find the form "Tax application for offsetting and (or) refunding taxes, payments to the budget, customs duties, penalties, interest and fines" in the list.Filling out the application:- Specify your banking details.- Select the operation: "Offset".- Fill in the information about the overpaid/erroneously paid amount (KBK, KNP, amount).- Specify which tax or payment needs to be offset (with the correct details of the KBK and the KNP).Signing and sending: Sign your EDS application and send it to the state revenue authorities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-astana/press/news/details/1250411?lang=ru

A ceremonial event dedicated to Media Workers’ Day was held in the North Kazakhstan region. Akim of North Kazakhstan region Gauez Nurmukhambetov congratulated representatives of the media industry on their professional holiday.Addressing the journalistic community, the head of the region emphasized the important role of mass media in the development of society and strengthening constructive dialogue between the state and citizens.“Head of State Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich Tokayev has repeatedly emphasized that further democratic reforms are impossible without independent, professional, and responsible mass media. The daily work of journalists provides citizens with objective and reliable information, contributes to strengthening trust between society and the state, and helps develop an open public dialogue. I sincerely thank all media workers for their professionalism, objectivity, commitment, and responsible approach to their work,” akim of the region said.During the ceremony, 59 representatives of the information sector were recognized. For their long-standing dedicated work, high professionalism, and significant contribution to the development of national journalism, they were presented with state and departmental awards.Among those honored were recipients of the Parasat Order, the “For Distinguished Labour” medal, the departmental medal “Veteran of Labour”, the “Outstanding Worker in the Information Sector” badge, Certificates of Honor and Letters of Appreciation from the Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Certificates of Honor and Letters of Appreciation from the Akim of North Kazakhstan region, as well as commemorative statuettes for their contribution to the development of the region’s information sector.A special highlight of the ceremony was the presentation, on behalf of the Head of State, of keys to new apartments to two young journalists from the region. This initiative once again demonstrates state support for representatives of Kazakhstan’s media sector and recognition of their important contribution.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sko/press/news/details/1250412?lang=ru

Instructions for verifying information about the absence (presence) of tax arrears.To obtain information about the absence (presence) of tax arrears, follow these steps::- Go to the website portal.kgd.gov.kz .- Open the "Services" section on the main page.- In the search bar, enter "Information about the absence (presence) of tax arrears" and select    the corresponding service.- Fill in all required fields according to the requested data.- Click the button to form a request.- Check out the result.- If necessary, save or print the generated document.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-astana/press/news/details/1250401?lang=ru

An interactive platform titled “Eco-Platform: Taza Kazakstan” was held in the North Kazakhstan region. The event took place in Petropavl at the square in front of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan building as part of the implementation of the national environmental program “Taza Kazakstan”.President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has repeatedly emphasized the importance of developing environmental awareness and culture in society. Speaking at the “Taza Kazakstan” environmental festival, the Head of State noted that cleanliness should begin with every person, every home, every street, and every city. According to the President, the “Taza Kazakstan” initiative should not be a one-time campaign but should become a way of life for Kazakhstan’s citizens.The aim of the event was to increase environmental awareness among the population, promote environmentally responsible behavior, and engage residents in environmental protection efforts through interactive and educational formats.Participants of the platform had the opportunity to test their knowledge of current environmental issues in an accessible and engaging format. The central element of the event was a thematic wheel, which allowed residents to select questions and tasks of varying difficulty levels. This format helped reinforce knowledge while drawing attention to waste separation, responsible attitudes toward nature, and personal responsibility for maintaining a clean environment.According to Kaidar Abilkhair, Specialist of the Youth Initiatives Department at the Center for Public Development and Information, such events contribute to developing environmental awareness among the population.“Today, it is important not only to talk about ecology but also to involve people in this work through clear and engaging formats. The interactive platform gives participants an opportunity to learn more about waste separation, responsible attitudes toward nature, and personal responsibility for environmental cleanliness in a playful way. Every resident can contribute to the implementation of the ‘Taza Kazakstan’ initiative,” Kaidar Abilkhair said.The organizers emphasized that the platform was part of comprehensive efforts aimed at environmental education, promoting initiatives focused on preserving a clean environment, and encouraging environmentally responsible behavior among residents of the region. #TazaKazakstan #sustainabledevelopment #cleanCountry #ecology #TazaChallenge @TazaQazaqstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sko/press/news/details/1250403?lang=ru

One of the key areas of domestic tourism development is supporting initiatives that allow travelers to experience the culture, traditions, and everyday life of rural communities.Today, the guest house format is developing across the region, enabling local residents to host visitors while giving tourists an opportunity to explore the natural, cultural, and historical heritage of East Kazakhstan.Such initiatives contribute to the development of sustainable tourism, create additional opportunities for rural residents, and enhance the region’s tourism appeal.Efforts to develop rural tourism continue as part of promoting the tourism potential of the East Kazakhstan Region through the iCaravan platform.The founder of the platform, Talgat Ali, noted:"Our goal is to introduce 1,000 villages and unique tourist destinations of Kazakhstan to the world. Katon-Karagay already demonstrates how rural tourism can benefit local communities while opening the region to travelers from around the globe."The iCaravan platform invites residents of the East Kazakhstan Region to join its community of hosts.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tourism-vko/press/news/details/1250363?lang=ru