Brasília, 22 July 2026 – Meetings were held at the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan between Ambassador Bolat Nussupov and Mr. Welber Barral, President of the Brazilian Institute for International Trade, Investment and Sustainable Development (IBCIS), as well as Mr. Augusto Braun, Director of the Brazilian Climate Institute (ICBVH).The meetings focused on prospects for expanding trade, economic and investment cooperation between Kazakhstan and Brazil, as well as enhancing collaboration on a number of issues related to the environmental agenda that are of mutual interest.Bolat Nussupov briefed his counterparts on the large-scale political reforms underway in Kazakhstan, including the entry into force of the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan on July 1, 2026, the upcoming elections to the unicameral Kurultai, and the formation of the Kazakhstan People's Council (Qazaqstan Halyq Keńesi).During the discussions, the parties exchanged views on the implementation of specific projects involving several Brazilian companies.For his part, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan expressed his appreciation to his counterparts for their productive cooperation and, on the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, presented them with Certificates of Appreciation from the Embassy in recognition of their contribution to strengthening and expanding Kazakhstan–Brazil bilateral relations.Background: The Brazilian Institute for International Trade, Investment and Sustainable Development (IBCIS) is an organization that provides technical and operational support for activities and projects aimed at promoting the sustainable development of international trade, attracting foreign investment, and expanding overseas investments by Brazilian companies.Founded in 2024, the Brazilian Climate Institute (ICBVH) serves as a bridge between policymakers, industry and support organizations to advance sustainable and effective climate protection. The Institute works closely with authorities in various Brazilian states within the framework of public-private partnerships. Its mission is to promote research on balancing economic interests with effective climate protection, as well as contributing to the reduction of CO₂ emissions.    Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brazil/press/news/details/1262183?lang=ru

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Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Korea Asset Issenali presented his credentials to President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung.During the solemn ceremony, Ambassador Issenali conveyed warm greetings and best wishes to President Lee Jae Myung on behalf of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.The sides noted the high level of the Kazakhstan-Korea enhanced strategic partnership, founded on friendship and mutual support. They reaffirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening political dialogue, expanding trade, economic and investment cooperation, and developing cultural and humanitarian ties.President Lee Jae Myung congratulated the Ambassador of Kazakhstan on the official commencement of his diplomatic mission, wished him every success and expressed his readiness to support the further strengthening of friendly relations and the enhanced strategic partnership between the two countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1262149?lang=ru

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Nay Pyi Taw, 22 July 2026 – The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, concurrently accredited, Margulan Baimukhan, presented his credentials to the President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Min Aung Hlaing.During the credentials presentation ceremony, the President of Myanmar underscored the importance of further strengthening the friendly relations between Kazakhstan and Myanmar and expanding mutually beneficial cooperation in areas of common interest.Ambassador Baimukhan conveyed the warm greetings and best wishes of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to the President of Myanmar, reaffirming Kazakhstan’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation.The Kazakh diplomat also briefed the President of Myanmar on the large-scale political and socio-economic reforms being implemented in Kazakhstan at the initiative of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Particular attention was paid to the entry into force of the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the first elections of deputies to the Kurultai, scheduled for 23 August this year, which will mark the beginning of a new model of legislative governance in the country. The priorities of Kazakhstan’s foreign policy were also presented.Ambassador Baimukhan reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to further enhancing political dialogue with Myanmar and noted the considerable potential for expanding bilateral cooperation in the fields of trade and economy, investment, agriculture, transport and logistics, space, digital technologies, as well as cultural and humanitarian exchanges.As a practical contribution to the Kazakhstan-Myanmar dialogue, the Ambassador informed the President of the successful holding of a Kazakhstan-Myanmar Roundtable in Yangon with the participation of representatives of Myanmar’s leading business community.The Kazakh diplomat also invited Myanmar’s youth to pursue higher education at Kazakhstan’s universities, as well as at the branches of leading foreign universities operating in Kazakhstan, highlighting their high academic standards, internationally recognized educational programmes, and broad opportunities to obtain world-class degrees.During his visit to Nay Pyi Taw, Ambassador Baimukhan also held talks with the Union Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Tin Maung Swe.The meeting included an exchange of views on current bilateral and international issues, as well as discussions on prospects for expanding political, trade, economic and investment ties, and strengthening cooperation within international organizations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1262130?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/zhetysu-tekeli/press/news/details/1262056?lang=ru

Dear taxpayers, tax benefits in the Republic of Kazakhstan are provided only in cases stipulated by the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The possibility of their application depends not only on the type of activity of the organization, but also on compliance with the conditions established by law.When carrying out financial leasing operations, one should be guided by the provisions of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, including the norms governing the concepts of financial leasing, the conditions for the application of taxation features, as well as the relevant sections and chapters of the Code governing the calculation of certain types of taxes.At the same time, the very fact of carrying out activities on the transfer of agricultural machinery to leasing does not automatically mean the right to apply tax benefits. To apply the relevant benefits, it is necessary to follow the norms of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Before applying tax benefits, it is recommended to make sure that all the conditions stipulated by law are met.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-sko/press/news/details/1262011?lang=ru

An explanatory lecture on key norms of the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan was held at the site of the Department of State Revenue for the Mangystau region. Experts spoke for the staff of the Department: Konarbayev Allabergen Azerbaijanuli — public figure; Makhanbet Zhaksygul Shakhzadakyzy — public figure; Konilkos Nazgul Rzakhankyzy — chief specialist of the Department of Legal Clarification and legal Services of the Department of Justice of Mangystau region; Ermekova Alma Kenzhebayevna — member of the Chamber of Legal Consultants of Mangystau region. The event was chaired by the Deputy Head of the Department, Kairat Alen. The lecture helped the staff to gain a deeper understanding of the constitutional foundations, rights and obligations, as well as current changes in legislation. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1262001?lang=ru

As part of the implementation of the Head of State’s instructions to create a modern and safe educational infrastructure, systematic efforts are continuing in Beimbet Maylin District to provide comfortable conditions for children's education, development, and physical well-being.The renovation of the sports ground at Sapar Yergaliyev Secondary School has been successfully completed. As part of the project, the old tartan surface and the damaged asphalt-concrete base were removed, a new asphalt base was installed, and a modern 10 mm rubber crumb sports surface was laid.In addition, the stairways were repaired, concrete preparation works were carried out, basketball structures, football goals, basketball backboards, and volleyball posts with a net were installed, and all necessary related concrete works were completed.✨ The renovated sports ground will provide students with a safe and modern space for physical education classes, training sessions, sports competitions, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The development of modern sports infrastructure is an investment in the active, healthy, and successful future of the younger generation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-bmalin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1261907?lang=ru

The «OTANDASTAR QORY» Foundation invites ethnic Kazakh children living abroad to participate in the International Drawing Competition «Kazakhstan Through My Eyes».         The competition aims to strengthen young people’s connection with their historical homeland, promote Kazakhstan’s culture, traditions, and national values, and encourage creativity by allowing participants to express their vision of Kazakhstan through art.         The competition is open to ethnic Kazakh children aged 12 to 17 who reside outside the Republic of Kazakhstan. Competition themes include:Nature of Kazakhstan;National Values and Traditions;Historical and Cultural Heritage;Kazakhstan of the Future;Outstanding Personalities of Kazakhstan.                 The submission deadline is August 28, 2026.Applications should be sent to: oqbaiqau@gmail.comThe winners will receive valuable prizes: 1st Prize – Laptop; 2nd Prize – Tablet; 3rd Prize – Smartwatch.                 Participants may use any traditional art materials, including pencils, paints, markers, pastels, and similar supplies. Artwork created using artificial intelligence (AI) will not be accepted.Detailed competition rules are available at oq.gov.kz.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-samarkand/press/news/details/1261912?lang=ru

On July 22, 2026, a briefing on the operational results of the State Revenue Department of East Kazakhstan Region for the first half of 2026 was hosted at the Regional Communications Service platform. The Deputy head of the Department, Sairankan Kabysh, briefed media representatives on the execution of the state budget revenue targets, public service development, and issues regarding the universal tax declaration.According to the results of the first half of 2026, the state budget tax revenue plan was fulfilled at 102,4%. Total revenue collection reached 284,0 billion tenge, exceeding the planned target by 6,6 billion tenge.The speaker emphasized that the State Revenue Committee of the MF RK is continues its work on the development of of digital services. Currently, the state revenue authorities provide 40 public services, 90% of which are accessible electronically. During the first half of 2026, the state revenue authorities of East Kazakhstan region provided 264,8 thousand public services, with an electronic provision rate reaching 99,7%.The briefing also outlined the core provisions of the universal tax declaration system. It was highlighted that certain categories of individuals must submit their 2025 declarations in Forms 250.00 and 270.00 to the tax authority at their place of residence (stay) no later than September 15, 2026.Declarations may be submitted electronically via the taxpayer's office ITAS, the eGov.kz e-government portal, the e-Salyq Azamat mobile application, or through the mobile banking applications of second-tier banks, including Halyk Bank, Bank CenterCredit, and Kaspi.kz.The Department continues its work on ensuring the completeness of budget revenues, improving tax administration efficiency, and elevating the quality of public services. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1261903?lang=ru

Due to the flushing on the water supply networks of the Kostanay-Su State Enterprise in the Airport microdistrict, the Kostanay Thermal Power Company State Enterprise was forced to temporarily suspend the supply of hot water.The restriction will be valid until 00:00 on July 23, 2026.The hot water supply will be resumed after the completion of work on the water supply networks.We apologize for the temporary inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1261877?lang=ru

Seoul, 22 July 2026 – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Korea Asset Issenali presented his credentials to President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung.During the solemn ceremony, Ambassador Issenali conveyed warm greetings and best wishes to President Lee Jae Myung on behalf of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.The sides noted the high level of the Kazakhstan-Korea enhanced strategic partnership, founded on friendship and mutual support.They reaffirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening political dialogue, expanding trade, economic and investment cooperation, and developing cultural and humanitarian ties.Particular attention was given to the upcoming visit of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the Republic of Korea and his participation in the first Central Asia-Republic of Korea Summit, which will be held in Seoul this September.Ambassador Issenali emphasized that the forthcoming high-level talks would give new impetus to mutually beneficial cooperation between Astana and Seoul.President Lee Jae Myung congratulated the Ambassador of Kazakhstan on the official commencement of his diplomatic mission, wished him every success and expressed his readiness to support the further strengthening of friendly relations and the enhanced strategic partnership between the two countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-seoul/press/news/details/1261851?lang=ru

The competition aims to encourage participants to creatively express their vision of Kazakhstan, their love for their homeland, its historical and cultural heritage, natural beauty, national values, and aspirations for the future.The main objectives of the competition are:To strengthen the spiritual connection of ethnic Kazakh children living abroad with Kazakhstan;To promote the culture and national values of Kazakhstan;To develop the creative abilities of young artists;To identify and support talented ethnic Kazakh children;To foster love and appreciation for their historical homeland.Organization and Conduct of the CompetitionEthnic Kazakh children aged 12–17 living abroad are eligible to participate. To confirm Kazakh ethnicity and foreign citizenship, participants must submit a copy of their passport together with their artwork.Submitted artwork must correspond to the theme “Kazakhstan Through My Eyes.”When submitting an entry, participants must provide the following:Personal information (full name, citizenship, school and grade, contact number);A self-introduction video of no more than 2 minutes explaining themselves and their artwork;A video recording of the drawing process, no longer than 3 minutes, to confirm authorship of the artwork, as well as several additional artworks created by the participant.Entries will be accepted until August 28, 2026, via email at oqbaiqau@gmail.com.Artwork RequirementsThe competition accepts digital versions of hand-drawn artworks created on paper.Participants may use any traditional art materials and tools, including:Pencil;Colored pencils;Markers;Watercolor paints;Gouache;Oil paints;Pastels;Charcoal;Acrylic paints;Gel pens;Other artistic drawing materials.Artwork may cover the following themes:Nature of Kazakhstan;Historical and cultural monuments;National customs and traditions;Everyday life of the Kazakh people;National holidays and celebrations;Landmarks of Kazakhstan;Visions and aspirations for the future of Kazakhstan.Each participant may submit multiple artworks.Only original works created by the participant will be accepted.Artwork created or edited using Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not be accepted.By submitting an artwork, participants grant the organizer permission to display and publish it on official websites, social media platforms, and exhibitions.Entries must be submitted in JPEG, JPG, PNG, or PDF format.Evaluation CriteriaRelevance to the ThemeThe extent to which the artwork fully and meaningfully reflects the theme “Kazakhstan Through My Eyes.”CreativityThe originality of the idea, imagination, and creative approach demonstrated by the participant.Artistic SkillThe quality of drawing technique, composition, color harmony, proportions, and overall execution.National ContentThe effectiveness of depicting Kazakhstan’s culture, history, nature, and national values.Emotional ImpactThe artwork’s ability to convey the author’s thoughts and emotions and to engage the viewer.Competition TimelineCreative works will be accepted from June 17 to August 28, 2026.The jury will determine the winners within 30 calendar days after the submission deadline.Competition Results and AwardsBased on the jury’s decision, 10 winners will be selected.Winners will receive First-, Second-, and Third-Degree Diplomas, as well as special prizes:1st Place – Laptop;2nd Place – Tablet;3rd Place – Smartwatch.Encouragement Prize:Bestemshe traditional board game.The best artworks will be published on the organizers’ official information resources and featured in an online exhibition.In addition, the 10 participants whose works are recognized as the best may be required to send the original artwork to the Otandastar Qory (NJSC) at their own expense.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-zagreb/press/news/details/1261781?lang=ru

On July 21, 2026, the district maslikhat's standing commission on regional socio-economic development, budget planning, industrial development, small and medium-sized businesses, agricultural issues, and law and order held a regular meeting chaired by deputy B.K. Ibrai. At the meeting, deputies heard a report from the akims of the Aleshinsky and Pervomaysky rural districts, "On the implementation of the budgets of the Aleshinsky and Pervomaysky rural districts of the Mendykarinsky district for 2025 and plans for 2026." The deputies also visited the rural district on the second issue raised by the rural district akim regarding the socio-economic development of the Sosnovsky rural district of the Mendykarinsky district (an off-site meeting). They visited a number of social facilities, inspected preparations for the school year and the heating season, and made a number of recommendations for addressing deficiencies. The commission adopted the relevant resolutions on the issues discussed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/maslihat-mendikara/press/news/details/1261774?lang=ru

On July 20, 2026, the district maslikhat's standing committee on social policy, public education, healthcare, culture, historical heritage protection, and youth affairs met under the chairmanship of A.U. Tishbaeva. The deputies considered the issues of "Organizing Improvement, Lighting, Landscaping, and Sanitation Work in the Krasnopresnensky and Vvedensky Rural Districts."The deputies heard and discussed reports from the akims of the Krasnopresnensky and Vvedensky Rural Districts.The deputies adopted corresponding resolutions on these issues.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/maslihat-mendikara/press/news/details/1261765?lang=ru

On July 21, 2026, Ambassador-at-Large – Head of the Representative Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Almaty Zhanibek Abdrashov presented the exequatur to the newly appointed Consul General of the United States of America in Almaty Peter Kaufman and wished success in his mission. In turn, the Consul General of USA expressed his gratitude and confirmed willingness to work for the benefit of the development of bilateral relations. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-almaty/press/news/details/1261735?lang=ru

On 21 July 2026, the Department of State Revenues for the City of Astana held an awareness session on anti-corruption issues for employees of its structural divisions. The session was conducted by Azamat Nurlybekov, Deputy Head of the Department and Ethics Commissioner.During the meeting, participants discussed compliance with the standards of public service ethics, the conscientious performance of official duties, and adherence to anti-corruption restrictions.Particular attention was paid to fostering an anti-corruption culture, maintaining official discipline, upholding the principles of integrity, and strengthening the personal responsibility of every civil servant.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-astana/press/news/details/1261730?lang=ru

Starting from 2026, mandatory changes aimed at automating fiscal accounting have been introduced to the content of cash register machine (CRM) receipts. A CRM receipt must include:the name of the product, work, or service in strict accordance with the Product Code Nomenclature (PCN);the product identification code under the PCN;digital identification means applied to goods subject to mandatory labeling.Entrepreneurs are no longer required to enter product names manually. When using a CRM, it will be sufficient to scan the product barcode. All product names have already been entered into the State Product Code Nomenclature Database and are automatically retrieved through the services of fiscal data operators (FDOs).The State Revenue Department for Almaty recommends checking cash register equipment in advance and, where necessary, updating the software through CRM suppliers or fiscal data operators.Issuing a receipt that does not comply with the approved requirements entails administrative liability.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-almaty/press/news/details/1261718?lang=ru