Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/1185542?lang=kk

Today, a delegation of veterans from the Karmakshy District visited the city of Kyzylorda and ознакомилась with the operation of newly built facilities in the region.First, the delegation visited the Family Center (“Otbasу Ortalygy”). The center was officially opened in 2023 with the participation of the regional akim as part of the 85th anniversary of the region and City Day celebrations. A total of 1.6 billion tenge was allocated from the regional budget for its construction. The center provides comprehensive services for youth, including family planning, social support, and marriage registration ceremonies.Next, the delegation was introduced to the construction progress of the new “House of Friendship.” With a total cost exceeding 3.7 billion tenge, this facility is set to become a modern center aimed at strengthening interethnic harmony.The delegation then visited the new terminal of Korkyt Ata Airport, commissioned in 2024. The project cost amounts to 20.9 billion tenge, and the terminal has a capacity of serving up to 250 passengers per hour. It is fully equipped to handle both domestic and international flights.During the trip, the delegation also ознакомилась with the work of the “Syr Zhuldizdary” Academy. The center, costing approximately 11 billion tenge, is designed to develop the creative and scientific abilities of children and adolescents. It offers various clubs in robotics, arts, sports, and technology.During the visit, the veterans gave a positive assessment of the large-scale projects being implemented in the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-karmakshy/press/news/details/1185512?lang=kk

Today, large-scale projects implemented in recent years in the city of Kyzylorda have become a clear reflection of the region’s development. In this regard, veterans of our district ознакомились with the work of social and cultural facilities in the sacred land of Syr.As part of the study visit, the delegation visited the “Anaga Tagzym” Center, a cultural and social facility built in the city center on the initiative of the regional akim Nurlibek Mashbekuly. Opened in 2023, the center combines national and modern styles and is aimed at promoting national values, enhancing the status of mothers, and strengthening the institution of the family.The delegation also ознакомилась with a new school built under the national project “Comfortable School.” The modern educational institution meets all current standards and provides students with all the necessary conditions for quality education.In addition, the delegation visited one of the largest sports facilities in the region — the Central Stadium under construction, рассчитанный на 11,000 seats. The project cost is 26.5 billion tenge. The stadium is being built in accordance with international standards and will allow for multiple sports activities.During the visit, the delegation also toured the newly opened “Competence Center” and the new building of the Regional Museum of History and Local Lore. The modern museum features thousands of valuable exhibits showcasing the region’s history and широко использует интерактивные технологии.Overall, the veterans noted that such positive initiatives should also be continued at the district level.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-karmakshy/press/news/details/1185513?lang=kk

Today, a meeting was held in the conference hall of the district akimat within the framework of the “Aikyn Natizhe” and “Safe District” projects, aimed at preventing offenses and ensuring public safety.The meeting was attended by Deputy Akim of the district Samat Smagulov and Deputy District Prosecutor Zurab Gichiev. Key issues related to maintaining law and order were discussed.Special attention was given to preventing offenses among minors, ensuring safety in public places, and improving the legal awareness of the population.In addition, within the framework of the “Safe Karmakshy” project, a plan of preventive measures for 2026 was presented, and its main directions were thoroughly discussed.Following the meeting, a number of instructions were given on the issues raised, and it was noted that efforts to strengthen the rule of law will continue in the future.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-karmakshy/press/news/details/1185514?lang=kk

Kazakh companies, during a business mission in Ulaanbaatar, signed export contracts with Mongolia totaling $62.6 million. The Kazakh delegation was led by First Vice Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Aizhan Bizhanova. "We view Mongolia as a promising direction for expanding non-resource exports. The high share of finished products in supplies and the interest of businesses confirm that we are no longer dealing with a trial market, but with an emerging, stable trade direction," noted Aizhan Bizhanova during the business forum in Ulaanbaatar. By the end of 2025, trade turnover between the countries had tripled. Moreover, over 90% of supplies consist of non-resource finished goods, including food products and industrial goods. This export structure indicates a gradual shift from a raw materials model to supplying products with higher added value. According to the Vice Minister, an additional impetus for cooperation could be provided by the Interim Trade Agreement between the EAEU and Mongolia, covering approximately 367 commodity items. The document envisages reducing barriers and expanding market access, creating new conditions for exporters and launching joint projects. "Work is currently underway for it to enter into force, and we expect this to happen in the near future. For our companies, this means more opportunities for export and launching joint projects," she added. A logical continuation of the cooperation is the utilization of Kazakhstan's transit potential. This opens up opportunities for Mongolia to diversify export routes, reduce product delivery times, and expand access to the markets of the EAEU, the Caucasus, Turkey, and the European Union. Kazakhstan thus strengthens its position as a key transit hub for bringing products to external markets. The trade mission is taking place on the eve of the visit of Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh to Kazakhstan, which lends additional political weight to the agreements reached.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1185502?lang=kk

  The Agreement on Pension Provision for Workers of the Eurasian Economic Union Member States, dated December 20, 2019 (hereinafter referred to as the Agreement), has been in effect for six years now. It regulates relations in the area of ​​pension provision for citizens of the EAEU member states[1].As a reminder, one of the main goals of the Agreement is to establish and implement pension rights for workers of the EAEU member states under the same conditions and in the same manner as for citizens of the state of employment.HistoryOn December 20, 2019, a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council was held, at which the heads of states of the EAEU signed the Agreement. Starting January 1, 2021, after the ratification of the Agreement by all EAEU states, their citizens working in other EAEU countries will develop, maintain, and exercise their pension rights equally with citizens of the country in which they are employed. Each EAEU member state now pays pensions in accordance with its own legislation for the length of service acquired by workers in its territory after January 1, 2021. If an employee's length of service acquired in the territory of one member state is insufficient to establish pension entitlement (with the exception of funded pensions), then work experience acquired in other EAEU countries, including prior to the entry into force of the Agreement, is taken into account, unless such work experience overlaps in time. It is worth noting that citizens of EAEU countries must formalize employment relationships with employers in the countries of employment, that is, they must conclude employment or civil law contracts in a timely manner. Implementation of the Agreement in KazakhstanIn Kazakhstan, the Agreement applies to legal relationships regarding the payment of pension contributions to the UAPF and pension benefits from the UAPF under the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan upon reaching retirement age or upon the establishment of permanent disability of groups 1 or 2.For example, if a citizen of Kazakhstan gains work experience (e.g., 3-5 years) in the territory of an EAEU member state after the Agreement enters into force, then upon the emergence of the right to a pension under the pension legislation of the country of employment (reaching retirement age, having a certain length of service), the country in which the migrant worked will assign a pension for the length of service completed in that country. In this case, the citizen of Kazakhstan will have the right to submit an application with documents for the appointment and payment of a pension to the competent authority of the EAEU country or to the UAPF, as the competent authority in the Republic of Kazakhstan.The list of documents required for the appointment and payment of a pension to an employee is regulated by the national legislation of each EAEU member state.Competent authoritiesThe competent authorities in the Republic of Kazakhstan for confirming the work experience of employees of EAEU member states are UAPF JSC, the Committee for Regulation and Control of Social Protection of the Population of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and their regional branches. UAPF provides information on work experience since January 1, 1998, based on data on the payment of compulsory pension contributions available in the information system. You can also contact UAPF with the following questions:receiving and processing information and documents,making decisions on the appointment or refusal of a pension,organizing pension benefit/delivery.Detailed information is available on the enpf.kz website in the "Services" section.To confirm work experience prior to 1998, please contact the Committee for Regulation and Control of Social Protection of the Population of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Agreement in numbersAs part of the implementation of the Agreement in Kazakhstan, as of January 1, 2026:Pension contributions to the UAPF were transferred to 105,029 workers who are citizens of EAEU member states and who work in Kazakhstan under employment and civil law contracts with employers.Moreover, according to Kazakhstani law, if there are no open UAPF accounts to record pension contributions, these UAPF accounts are opened automatically upon receipt of the first contribution, i.e., without an application;The UAPF accepted and processed applications for pension benefits from 291 citizens of EAEU member states, of which:266 workers were assigned pension benefits upon reaching retirement age under Kazakhstani law;25 heirs were assigned pension benefits upon the death of workers;The competent pension authorities of the Russian Federation and the Kyrgyz Republic have awarded:lifetime old-age/old-age/disability pensions to 26 citizens of Kazakhstan who worked in Kyrgyzstan and the Russian Federation under employment contracts and contributed to their pension systems;survivor's pensions to four citizens of Kazakhstan following the death of two other citizens of Kazakhstan.Statistics show that, despite the relatively short period of validity of the Agreement, citizens of EAEU member states have been given the opportunity to exercise their pension rights in EAEU countries, meaning that the primary objective of the adopted document has been achieved.               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)        [1] Евразийский экономический союз, членами которого являются Армения, Беларусь, Российская Федерация, Кыргызстан и КазахстанSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-mendykarin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1185469?lang=kk

 "Topical questions about the UPF"  What is the online platform for investment management of pension assets introduced by UAPF?The unified online information platform for investment management of citizens' pension assets, invest.enpf.kz, brings together all key information about investment portfolio managers (IPMs) in a single digital space and provides a systematic approach to providing data on investment activities. What is the purpose of this project?The project aims to increase public awareness and foster a robust understanding of pension asset investment mechanisms by synchronizing the publication of pension asset return data and explaining the factors influencing investment results.The Unified Internet Information Platform for Investment Management is a modern digital resource that provides contributors with the ability to analyze pension investments online. What information is available to contributors on invest.enpf.kz?The invest.enpf.kz portal, available in both Kazakh and Russian, provides users with information on the pension savings system, securities, investment strategies (criteria), basic concepts, and the pension asset allocation structure, as well as the financial performance of each pension investment trust, data on its compliance with regulatory requirements, and other information allowing contributors to develop a personalized profile of the pension investment trust and its investment activities.This online resource provides convenient and structured access to return information and allows for dynamic comparison of various data on pension asset portfolios managed by trustees (the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the pension investment trust). Contributors receive tools for independently assessing investment portfolios and selecting a manager and their investment strategy tailored to their goals and expectations.Thus, a unified online platform is becoming an important element in the development of digital services in the pension system, facilitating more informed participation by contributors in managing their pension capital and shaping their financial future. What are the key features of the platform? Visibility and accessibility of informationAll data is presented in a convenient and understandable format for a wide range of users, allowing contributors to see where and how their funds are being invested. Comparison of IPM return and indicatorsThe platform allows you to compare IPMs by key parameters: portfolio structure, return, the value of a conventional unit of pension assets, as well as financial indicators and investment performance. Informed choice of investment strategyContributor can independently study investment declarations and make a decision on transferring pension savings to the management of the selected IPM in accordance with its criteria for investment management of pension assets. Complete information control of the contributor          After completing the necessary analysis, users can access detailed information about their personal pension assets by navigating from the Portal to their personal account. If necessary, they can transfer up to 50% of compulsory pension contributions, compulsory occupational pension contributions, and up to 100% of voluntary pension contributions to the IPM trust management. What can a contributor do in their personal account?In their personal account, contributors can, among other things:check the available amount for transfer/return to/from the IPM/National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan;review the terms and conditions for submitting an application to select (change) an IPM or to return pension savings held in trust by the IPM to the trust of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan;submit an application to select (change) an IPM or to return to the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan and track its status;receive other available pension services.Interview on the topic: Video instructions:    Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-mendykarin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1185475?lang=kk

In order to form a culture of integrity, professionalism and customer orientation of civil servants, as well as within the framework of the traditions of celebrating Nauryz, on March 19 this year, the Akimat of Kostanay city held an event "Yurt of public services – "Halykka kyzmet".The event was attended by service providers and service recipients. All participants were given oral explanations about the ways to receive public services.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1185492?lang=kk

As part of the ten-day long Nauryznama program of thematic events, the Permanent Delegation of Kazakhstan to UNESCO organized a presentation of the country’s intangible cultural heritage at the Organization’s headquarters. The event, held on 18 March 2026 with the support of the Abai Cultural Centre under the Embassy of Kazakhstan in France, brought together heads of diplomatic missions of UNESCO Member States, Secretariat staff, friends of Kazakhstan, and representatives of the Kazakh diaspora.Opening the event, the Permanent Delegate of the Republic of Kazakhstan to UNESCO, Ambassador Askar Abdrakhmanov, reminded the audience that Nauryz is one of the oldest holidays in the world, symbolizing the renewal of nature, harmony, and unity among peoples. He noted that this year the spirit of spring renewal in Kazakhstan is also associated with comprehensive reforms in the country and the adoption of a new Constitution through a nationwide referendum held on 15 March.The Ambassador introduced the audience to the main content of the Nauryznama decade, emphasizing that it reflects the core values and traditions of the Kazakh people, including tolerance, friendship, care for others, and respect for nature. Guests were presented with a thematic brochure and video materials.Mr. Abdrakhmanov underlined importance of international cooperation in safeguarding the intangible cultural heritage. In this context, it was noted that the tradition of celebrating Nauryz was jointly nominated by 13 countries and inscribed by UNESCO on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, reflecting the shared cultural traditions in this vast region.For her part, the Secretary of the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, Fumiko Ohinata, highlighted Kazakhstan’s vibrant contribution to the cultural diversity of the humankind and its active engagement within UNESCO’s mechanisms. Congratulating the audience on the upcoming Nauryz, she emphasized that the sounds of the dombra, the skills of yurt making, traditional games, and other elements of spiritual heritage are among the vivid symbols of Kazakhstan in today’s world. She also reaffirmed UNESCO’s commitment to continued cooperation with Kazakhstan in promoting their international recognition and safeguarding.As a sign of friendship and appreciation for many years of cooperation with UNESCO, and on the occasion of the National Clothing Day, the Permanent Delegate of Kazakhstan, to the applause of the audience, presented the Secretary of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage with a traditional Kazakh robe known as shapan.The evening’s programme showcased the richness and diversity of Kazakhstan’s cultural heritage. In particular, France-based Kazakh artist Zhanel Zhubanova demonstrated the ancient art of felt-making, presenting both the process of crafting felt items and her own works in this technique that reflects the deep connection between the people and their natural environment.In this context, it was noted that the multinational nomination of Traditional Felt Making jointly submitted by Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Türkiye, and Uzbekistan, will be considered for inscription on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in December 2026.The musical part of the evening featured the performance with dombra of Kurmangazy’s kuy Adai by Niyaz Torebek, as well as of the song Qarlygash delivered by Gauhar Rustemkyzy. Chingis Kuanbayev introduced the guests to the ancient intellectual game Togyzkumalak, previously inscribed on UNESCO’s lists as a shared heritage of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Türkiye.On National Clothing Day, particular attention was drawn to the presentation of traditional men’s and women’s costumes, highlighting the richness of ornaments, materials, and symbolic meanings embedded in them.The evening concluded with a tasting of meals representing Kazakh culinary culture, including qazaqsha et (beshbarmak), nauryz kozhe, as well as traditional sweets and dairy products.The presentation of the Nauryznama program of festivities at UNESCO Headquarters once again demonstrated Kazakhstan’s solid commitment to safeguarding and promoting intangible cultural heritage, as well as to strengthening intercultural dialogue domestically and globally.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-unesco/press/news/details/1185496?lang=kk

The final stage of the student project competition “CYCLELAB: Ecology of the Future” is taking place in Astana. The event is organized by the Association of Secondary Raw Materials Recyclers of Kazakhstan and JSC “Zhasyl Damu,” co-organized by L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, with the support of the general sponsor, Bank CenterCredit. Following the first stage, 10 best projects were selected by an expert commission out of 31 submitted applications.Students aged 16 to 30 from colleges and universities of Astana, Akmola, and Karaganda regions participated in the competition. Participants presented projects in key areas of sustainable development, including waste recycling technologies, solutions for separate waste collection, smart sorting systems, eco-design of packaging, digital logistics tools, and environmental education.Based on the evaluation of the expert jury, three winners will be selected from among the 10 finalists — the authors of the most promising and well-developed projects. In the final stage, participants present their initiatives competing for the prize fund.The projects are evaluated by a professional jury consisting of representatives from the recycling industry, government sector, business, and the environmental community: Chairman of the Board of the Association of Secondary Raw Materials Recyclers of Kazakhstan Batyrbek Aubakirov, Deputy Director of the Corporate Business Branch of Bank CenterCredit Asset Kusainbekov, Chief Manager of the Waste Management Organization Department of JSC “Zhasyl Damu” Rustem Uskenbayev, environmentalist and eco-activist Aidana Kydyrova, expert of the Municipal Waste Management Department of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan Damigul Rakhmanberdieva, as well as sustainable development expert Asyl Okapova.“We see a high level of youth engagement and the quality of the presented ideas. It is especially important that the projects are focused on practical application and are capable of making a real contribution to the development of the waste management system in Kazakhstan,” noted Batyrbek Aubakirov, Chairman of the Board of the Association of Secondary Raw Materials Recyclers of Kazakhstan.The CYCLELAB competition plays an important role in shaping environmental culture and supporting young innovators. It contributes to the development of innovative solutions in waste recycling, promotes the principles of sustainable development, and strengthens cooperation between the government, business, and society.The award ceremony, with a total prize fund of 3,700,000 tenge, will take place in April 2026. The organizers plan to scale the initiative and continue developing the CYCLELAB platform as an effective tool for supporting environmental projects and training specialists for Kazakhstan’s green economy.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/1185445?lang=kk

Сенаторами был рассмотрен и одобрен Закон РК «О ратификации Рамочного соглашения о партнерстве между Правительством РК с одной стороны и МБРР, Международной Финансовой Корпорацией и Многосторонним Агентством Гарантии Инвестиций с другой стороны по расширению сотрудничества в целях содействия устойчивому развитию и росту РК». Речь идет об уменьшении нагрузки на государственный бюджет за счёт перераспределения расходов на более срочные и социально-ориентированные проекты.Документ предусматривает применение норм, отличных от национального законодательства, при реализации займов под государственную гарантию и грантовых проектов. В частности, предлагается использовать правила закупок товаров, работ и услуг, антикоррупционных, экологических, социальных, трудовых, гендерных стандартов и норм раскрытия информации Группы Всемирного Банка.Соглашение позволит расширить инструменты финансирования проектов и оптимизировать процедуры при их реализации, а также уменьшить нагрузку на бюджет за счёт перераспределения расходов государства на приоритетные проекты. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1185447?lang=kk

On March 18, 2026, a meeting was held between the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Uzbekistan, Beibut Atamkulov, and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Bobur Usmanov.During the meeting, the parties discussed preparations for the upcoming official visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yerzhan Kosherbayev, to the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as for the Regional Environmental Summit to be held in Astana, and other topical issues of Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan cooperation.The sides emphasized the importance of the Regional Environmental Summit for strengthening regional cooperation in addressing environmental and climate change issues, noting its significance in shaping a unified regional agenda and implementing concrete projects.Special attention was paid to the initiative of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to establish an International Water Organization under the auspices of the United Nations.Ambassador Atamkulov provided the Uzbek side with detailed information on the advantages of the proposed organization in enhancing interstate coordination in the field of water resources.At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties expressed their mutual readiness to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in the spirit of alliance and strategic partnership.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-tashkent/press/news/details/1185439?lang=kk

Antwerp and Almaty, March 13, 2026 – Belgian company Ahlers Logistics signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Almaty, Kazakhstan, with Kazakhstan company Azurite Group, aimed at strengthening their joint business activities across Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus. The document was signed with the assistance of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Kingdom of Belgium.The partnership reflects both companies’ commitment to expanding their presence along the Middle Corridor and delivering high-quality logistics solutions across this rapidly developing trade route. The agreement was signed by Mr. Johan Vanderplaetse, Chairman of the Board (Ahlers Logistics), and Mr. Daniyal Sarsembenov, CEO (Azurite Group).The cooperation is designed to leverage the strong synergies between the two organizations, unlock new market opportunities, and support mutual growth across these regions. By combining their expertise, regional networks, and operational capabilities, Ahlers Logistics and Azurite Group aim to enhance their service offerings and provide more flexibility to customers operating across Eurasian supply chains. Through this collaboration, the companies will further strengthen their capabilities along the Middle Corridor, an increasingly important transport and trade route connecting Europe with Central Asia and the Caucasus.Dave van den Bos, CEO of Ahlers Logistics, commented:«By joining forces with Azurite Group, we are combining strong regional expertise and global best practices with a shared ambition to grow in this market. This cooperation enables us to further strengthen our presence along the Middle Corridor and create long-term value for our customers and partners in the region».Daniyal Sarsembenov, CEO of Azurite Group, stated:«At Azurite, we take pride in our strong local presence across the Middle Corridor, which allows us to manage logistics with reliability and precision. We are pleased to partner with Ahlers Logistics, a trusted partner in the European market. Together, we aim to make supply chains along the corridor more efficient and better coordinated for our clients».Both companies view the agreement as an important step toward building a stronger logistics ecosystem across Eurasia, while supporting the increasing demand for reliable and diversified transport routes.Background: Founded in 1909 and headquartered in the port of Antwerp, Belgium, Ahlers is an international logistics company specializing in secured transport, project cargo, warehousing, on-site logistics, trade facilitation, and complex supply chain solutions. With operations in over 15 countries, including Belgium, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, China, Vietnam, the USA and others, Ahlers supports customers worldwide with tailored, reliable, and sustainable logistics services.Azurite Group, founded in Almaty, Kazakhstan, ten years ago, operates across Europe, Central Asia, the Caspian region, Türkiye and China along the Middle Corridor. The company is one of the leading transportation and logistics operators along the route. Built on regional insight and global ambition, Azurite has developed a network of 12 offices across 8 countries and continues to expand its presence while strengthening local expertise and strategic foresight.Photo copyright ©️ Johan Vanderplaetse Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brussels/press/news/details/1185393?lang=kk

Addis Ababa, March 19, 2026 – The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Ethiopia, Zh.Adilbayev, held a meeting with the leadership of Hadid Trading, one of Ethiopia's leading companies exporting coffee to global markets.During the conversation, the parties exchanged views on the prospects for developing coffee exports to Kazakhstan.The Kazakh diplomat drew the interlocutors' attention to the fact that the coffee business industry has been actively developing in Kazakhstan in recent years. In this regard, there is a growing need for new suppliers of high-quality coffee, including from Ethiopia.Furthermore, the Ambassador emphasized that Kazakhstan could become not only a consumer of coffee but also a hub for exporting Ethiopian coffee to neighboring Central Asian countries, as well as to Russia and Western China.The Kazakh diplomat noted that all the prerequisites for the development of trade and economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and Ethiopia are in place. Foremost among these are the stable political situation in the country and peaceful, good-neighborly relations with all adjacent nations. Moreover, he noted that Kazakhstan is undergoing a new stage of internal political transformation and economic development, with a primary focus on digital transformation and the implementation of artificial intelligence technologies across all spheres of activity for the citizens of Kazakhstan.In the course of the negotiations, the Deputy General Director of the company, A.Khalifa, briefed the Ambassador on the company's activities and expressed interest in developing coffee exports to Kazakhstan.Following the meeting, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan was briefed on the company's products and the infrastructure of its laboratory expertise for selecting high-quality coffee for export to international markets.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-addis-ababa/press/news/details/1185314?lang=kk

A production council meeting of Karaganda Komir LLP was held with the participation of representatives of the “Qorgau” trade union.As a guest, I.D. Sartbayev, Head of the Occupational Safety and Health Control Department of the Karaganda Region Department of the State Labor Inspection Committee of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan, attended the meeting.During the meeting, trade union representatives discussed employee support issues, including supply, provision of dairy products, and personal hygiene items.The meeting became an important platform for constructive dialogue between the employer and the trade union, aimed at improving working conditions and enhancing the social protection of employees.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda-enbek/press/news/details/1185326?lang=kk

The following entities are classified as Value Added payers:1) entities and individuals officially registered for value added tax within the Republic of Kazakhstan’s taxpayer database;2) persons importing goods into the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan, governed by the customs legislation of the EEU and (or) the national legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.As of January 1, 2026, VAT registration is categorized into following forms:1) voluntary registration of any taxpayer (provided they are not specifically exempt from VAT registration under the law).2) mandatory registration of any taxpayer Required for taxpayers (including trustees) whose turnover exceeds the established maximum threshold during a single calendar year.3) conditional registration of any taxpayer (designated for foreign companies )A tax payer is removed from the registration accounting as the taxpayer when:1.transition from a generally established taxation procedure to a special tax regime;2.termination of the activity or liquidation of the taxpayer.Removal from the register due to non-achievement of the threshold is not provided.Registration of a tax payer is not subject to:1) the state body;2) the structural subdivision of the resident legal entity;3) a person engaged in private practice;4) the taxpayer applying the STR;5) an individual.The maximum turnover threshold is established at 10,000 MCI (equivalent to 43,250,000 tenge).When this turnover limit is exceeded, an application for mandatory registration must be submitted, and no later than 5 working days from the exceeding date.In instances where a transaction is expected to exceed the maximum turnover threshold, the taxpayer is required to submit a tax statement before the transaction is finalized.Any turnover that exceeds the threshold and occurs before the official VAT registration date is recognized as taxable turnover and subject to grounds for a lawsuit for the period of non-registration.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1185330?lang=kk

A joint meeting of the Coordination Council for Entrepreneurship and the Council for Economics, Entrepreneurship and the Agricultural Sector was held in the conference hall of the Akmola regional branch of the AMANAT party. The event brought together representatives of business, government agencies and experts to discuss key issues of economic development and the agricultural sector of the region. During the meeting, the following topics were considered:development of innovative technologies in the agricultural sector. The participants discussed modern approaches to the introduction of digital and technological solutions in agriculture, as well as the possibility of increasing production efficiency. Particular attention was paid to the redistribution of returned agricultural land and the seizure of unused land in the Akmola region as part of the implementation of paragraph 51 of the Roadmap.Functioning of the digital infrastructure of tax authorities. Experts and entrepreneurs discussed the technical aspects of tax systems and their impact on business processes. The need to increase the stability of digital infrastructure to create a favorable environment for entrepreneurship was emphasized.Clean sheet mechanism. The conditions for the application of this mechanism and its impact on entrepreneurs were discussed, including the possibility of reducing the tax burden and simplifying procedures for new and existing enterprises.As the chairman of the regional branch of the AMANAT party Bergen Bespalinov noted, the key factor in the sustainable development of the region's economy is the effective interaction of the state and business.Following the meeting, proposals were developed aimed at further developing entrepreneurship, increasing the efficiency of the agricultural sector and improving digital services.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1185347?lang=kk

Gabidulla Ospankulov, Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, met with Levan Diasamidze, Ambassador of Georgia.During the talks, prospects for developing bilateral cooperation in the fields of agriculture, logistics, and tourism were discussed.The parties discussed opportunities for further development of trade, economic, and investment relations, particularly issues related to expanding cooperation through mutual participation.Participants paid special attention to discussing projects on the logistics infrastructure of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (Middle Corridor), as well as agro-industrial cooperation projects.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1185376?lang=kk

Dear taxpayers,On March 19, 2026, at 17:00, a live broadcast on the topic "Administration of large taxpayers" will be held on the Department's Instagram page @pavlodar_mkd.The speaker will be the head of the Department of large taxpayers, Zhumatayev Sayat Asgatollaevich.The moderator is Tolegen Bilyalovich Shaimardanov, Head of the Department of Explanatory Work and the Contact Center.In order not to miss the broadcast, subscribe to the Instagram of the Department of State Revenue for the Pavlodar region – pavlodar_mkd.Department of Explanatory Work and Contact CenterState Duma of the Pavlodar region Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1185263?lang=kk

The key topics of the meeting included reducing workplace injuries, strengthening occupational safety and labor protection, preventing occupational diseases, as well as implementing regional and city agreements for 2024–2026. Representatives of government bodies, employers, and trade unions discussed current issues and put forward proposals to enhance joint efforts.Special attention was given to changes under the new Constitution, which strengthens workers’ rights, expands protection mechanisms, and establishes additional guarantees in the context of digitalization.It was noted that in 2025 — declared the Year of Working Professions — significant work was carried out to improve working conditions, promote employee health, and advance the principles of decent work.Following the meeting, the parties confirmed their commitment to further strengthening social partnership and implementing joint initiatives aimed at improving labor safety and quality of life in the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda-enbek/press/news/details/1185274?lang=kk