We extend our deepest condolences to the people of Iran over the loss of civilian lives, including children, as well as members of the senior leadership of the Islamic Republic as a result of the recent tragic events.We express regret over the strikes against civilian facilities of Arab states that are not participating in the war against Iran, and with which Kazakhstan consistently develops friendly relations and comprehensive cooperation.Compliance with the norms of international humanitarian law requires special protection of civilian objects and the civilian population during armed conflicts. Kazakhstan, as one of the initiators of the Global Initiative to Strengthen Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law, emphasizes the importance of preserving humanity in times of armed conflict.We reaffirm our unwavering principled position on the need to resolve international disputes and conflicts exclusively through political and diplomatic means, with strict observance of international law and the UN Charter.We call on all parties involved to exercise maximum restraint and responsibility in order to prevent further escalation of violence in the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1173117?lang=kk

25 февраля 2026 года для учащихся 9-11 классов Осакаровского района в рамках областного проекта «Педкласс Педагог-это звучит гордо» организована онлайн-конференция в формате Zoom с Карагандинским высшим гуманитарным колледжем.Цель мероприятия: организация системной деятельности по профессиональному самоопределению обучающихся, популяризация реализуемых в колледже специальностей, формирование устойчивого интереса к выбранной профессии. В ходе встречи преподаватели колледжа подробно рассказали об учебном заведении, востребованных профессиях на рынке труда, правилах приема, сроках подачи документов, условиях получения стипендий. Также ознакомили с образовательной и внеурочной деятельностью колледжа.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu-osakarovka/press/news/details/1173121?lang=kk

Today there are 7 parks and 9 squares in the city of Kostanay. Over the past year, 5 new public spaces have been landscaped and put into operation.According to the results of this year's competition, two local companies are carrying out maintenance work on parks and squares. For the first time, the contracts were concluded for a period of 2 years. This format allows you to systematically plan activities, purchase the necessary equipment in advance, form a staff of specialists and improve the quality of service.A number of shortcomings have been identified during the work. In particular, there are comments on the quality and timeliness of snow removal. Contractors have been given specific instructions to strengthen their work and ensure proper maintenance of the territories.Special attention is paid to the fact that parks and squares should primarily use a careful manual cleaning method. This is important for the preservation of tartan coating, small architectural forms and green spaces. The equipment should not damage the landscaping elements.The main goal is to provide the residents of Kostanay with comfort and accessibility of parks and squares throughout the year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1173123?lang=kk

Expressing concern over the escalating situation in the Middle East, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev conveyed his sincere respect, support and solidarity to the leadership and the people of the United Arab Emirates. He noted with regret that civilian infrastructure had been damaged during the military attack on the UAE.– Kazakhstan regards the United Arab Emirates as a friendly and brotherly nation and stands ready to provide assistance, should the need arise, – President Tokayev stated.The Head of State emphasized that attacks on civilian facilities in the UAE, as well as in other Gulf countries, deserve strong condemnation.In turn, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan expressed appreciation for Kazakhstan’s support and conveyed his gratitude for the country’s readiness to assist in addressing the current international crisis.During the call, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening Kazakh-Emirati relations of friendship and strategic partnership. They also extended wishes of peace, well-being and prosperity to the brotherly peoples of both countries on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-geneva/press/news/details/1173107?lang=kk

On March 2, 2026, in accordance with the поручение of the Head of State, an awareness-raising session was held among the staff of the Department of the State Labor Inspection Committee of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population for the Karaganda Region. The session aimed to promote zero tolerance and improve legal awareness regarding forced marriage, stalking, and other forms of violence against women under the slogan: “Respect for women is a measure of the level of societal development.”At the first signs of stalking, it is necessary to immediately contact the internal affairs authorities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda-enbek/press/news/details/1172909?lang=kk

Embassy of Kazakhstan in Egypt organized an iftar for representatives of local intellectual communities, scientists from Al-Azhar University, experts, business and Egyptian media.During the event, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Egypt Askar Zhengis informed the Egyptian public about large-scale constitutional reforms carried out in Kazakhstan with the aim of creating a more efficient and transparent system of public administration.A. Zhengis spoke about the upcoming nationwide referendum on March 15, 2026 on the adoption of the new Constitution of Kazakhstan, which will differ fundamentally both in terms of structure and content.In addition, the participants of the event were informed that the new Constitution now includes such important issues as the transition to a unicameral Parliament, the introduction of the institution of the Vice President, as well as the strengthening of the rule of law and the strengthening of the protection of the basic rights of citizens, etc.In turn, representatives of the Egyptian side actively participated in the discussion of political changes taking place in Kazakhstan, highly appreciating their importance.Following the event, the sides expressed interest in conducting joint work aimed at promoting the development of bilateral relations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-cairo/press/news/details/1172746?lang=kk

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Amman, March 1, 2026 – At the Ministry of Environment of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, a meeting took place between the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Jordan H.E. Mr.Talgat Shaldanbay, and the head of the Ministry H.E. Dr.Ayman Abdullah Suleiman.During the talks, the parties discussed prospects for developing Kazakh-Jordanian cooperation in environmental protection, climate change, and sustainable natural resource management, as well as collaboration on relevant international platforms.The Ambassador of Kazakhstan informed the Jordanian side about the upcoming Republican referendum scheduled for March 15, 2026, at which the draft of the new edition of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan will be submitted. It was noted that the proposed amendments are aimed at further improving the system of public administration and enhancing the efficiency of state institutions.Special attention was given to the initiative of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan of December 12, 2025, on the establishment under the auspices of the United Nations of a specialized international body on water resources, aimed at strengthening global coordination in the field of water security.In this context, the Ambassador conveyed to the Minister an official invitation to participate in the «Regional Environmental Summit 2026» (April 22-24, 2026, Astana), noting that the event will be part of the international effort to promote Kazakhstan's initiative to establish a specialized UN structure on water resources.Following the meeting, the parties confirmed their interest in further developing dialogue on environmental issues and strengthening cooperation both bilaterally and within international organizations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-amman/press/news/details/1172511?lang=kk

Bratislava, 27 February 2026 – The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Slovak Republic, Zhan­na Saginova, held a meeting with Member of the National Council of the Slovak Republic, Michal Bartek.During the meeting, the parties reviewed the current state and future prospects of Kazakhstani–Slovak cooperation in the political and trade-economic spheres. They exchanged views on priority areas of bilateral cooperation, including interparliamentary dialogue. Emphasizing the role of parliamentary diplomacy as an effective instrument for strengthening interstate relations, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan welcomed plans to establish a Group of Friendship with Kazakhstan in the Slovak Parliament and expressed support for closer ties between parliamentarians of the two countries within the framework of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.The Ambassador briefed her interlocutor on the priorities of political modernization initiated by the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Particular attention was paid to the constitutional reform aimed at completing the transition to a stage of mature state development based on the concept of “Strong President – Influential Parliament – Accountable Government.”The Slovak MP expressed interest in the conceptual provisions of the reform, in particular the transition to a unicameral Parliament (Quryltai), the introduction of the institution of Vice President, and the establishment of a new nationwide dialogue platform, “Kazakhstan’s People’s Council.”It was noted that on 15 March a nationwide referendum on the draft new Constitution will be held in Kazakhstan. The draft was developed in an open format with the participation of civil society, political parties, public organizations, and experts. Mr. Bartek expressed the view that the adoption of a new Constitution would be significant for Kazakhstan’s continued development as a progressive state under the strong leadership of President Tokayev.At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their mutual interest in further developing bilateral cooperation and maintaining regular dialogue.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-bratislava/press/news/details/1172516?lang=kk

The enpf.kz website presents a report on the management of pension assets of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the IPM as of February 1, 2026. 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 February 1, 2026, the total volume of pension assets managed by the NBRK and the IPM amounted to KZT26,337.27 bln. As of this date, UAPF pension assets held in trust by the NBRK, formed from compulsory pension contributions (CPCs), compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPCs), and voluntary pension contributions (VPCs), amounted to approximately KZT25,435.96 bln. The volume of pension assets formed from employer compulsory pension contributions (ECPCs) held in trust by the NBRK amounted to KZT806.69 bln.Pension assets under IPM management amounted to KZT94.62 bln.  Investment portfolio of pension assets managed by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan The National Bank, as the trustee of the UAPF pension assets, pursues a balanced investment policy: investing in various types of financial instruments by currency, country, sector, and issuer.The main areas of investment of pension assets formed through CPC, COPC, and VPC, as of February 1, 2026, are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 42.92%, bonds of quasi-public companies - 9.36%, deposits of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 2.53%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 2.48%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 2.38%, government securities of foreign states - 2.09%, microfinance organizations - 1.23%.The investment portfolio, broken down by currencies in which financial instruments acquired through the CPC, COPC, and VPC are denominated, as of February 1, 2026, is as follows: investments in national currency account for 59.33%, and investments in US dollars account for 40.66% of the pension asset portfolio.An analysis of the income structure shows that interest income on securities, including deposits and reverse repo transactions, amounted to KZT179.5 bln, income from the revaluation of securities amounted to KZT105.48 bln, and other income amounted to KZT0.14 bln. The revaluation of securities, foreign currency, and externally managed assets, including taking into account exchange rate revaluation, was negative.The accrued investment income for the last 12 months from February 2025 to January 2026 amounted to approximately KZT2.28 trln, with a yield of 9.74% for this period. ECPC's investment portfolio as of February 1, 2026, was as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 87.90%, repo transactions – 6.23%, NBRK deposits – 5.85%, and cash in investment accounts – 0.01%.The ECPC investment portfolio includes only financial instruments denominated in the national currency. Interest income on securities, including deposits and reverse repo transactions, amounted to KZT9.42 bln. The market revaluation of securities was negative.As of February 1, 2026, ECPC's return over the past 12 months was 10.36%.As a reminder, pension savings are long-term investments. Therefore, it is advisable to analyze investment income over a period of at least one year. In certain periods, a decrease in returns may be observed due to foreign exchange rate volatility, changes in the market value of financial instruments, and the impact of inflation. Diversifying an investment portfolio, whereby income from some instruments offsets temporary losses from others, ensures the safety and sustainable return of pension savings over the long term. For example, investment income has shown stable growth over the past three years, and the return on pension assets exceeds the inflation rate.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 official UAPF website. Information on the portfolio structure of pension assets formed through ECPC is also available on the enpf.kz website.Investment Portfolio Managers The total pension assets under IPM management amount to KZT94.62 bln.As of February 1, 2026, pension assets under the trust management of Alatau City Invest JSC amounted to KZT15.71 bln.The company's main investments: Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) units – 25.22%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 14.01%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 13.41%, repos – 11.37%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 10.17%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 10.00%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 5.34%, microfinance organizations – 4.72%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 3.51%, government securities of foreign states – 2.12%. It should be noted that 68.35% of the portfolio is represented in tenge, 30.52% in US dollars, 1.13% in other currencies.The return on pension assets over the past 12 months from February 2025 to January 2026 was 12.35%.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 February 1, 2026, pension assets under trust management by Halyk Global Markets JSC amounted to KZT8.19 bln.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: equity instruments of foreign issuers (ETF units) – 25.58%, reverse repos (up to 90 calendar days) – 16.43%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 14.51%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 12.83%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 10.24%, shares and depositary receipts issued by organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 4.05%, corporate bonds of organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 4.05%.Investments in national currency accounted for 65.68% of the portfolio, and in US dollars – 34.32%.The return on pension assets over the past 12 months from February 2025 to January 2026 was 10.41%.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Halyk Global Markets JSC, with an indication of issuers, is presented on the UAPF website. As of February 1, 2026, UAPF pension assets held in trust by BCC Invest JSC amounted to KZT11.71 bln.Main investment areas: bonds of Kazakhstan's second-tier banks – 23.39%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 17.73%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 15.23%, repo – 12.93%, corporate bonds of issuers-residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 10.86%, government securities of foreign governments – 8.46%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 7.50%.Investments in national currency accounted for 67.76% of the portfolio, in US dollars – 32.24%.The return on pension assets for the last 12 months from February 2025 to January 2026 was 10.17%.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 February 1, 2026, UAPF's pension assets held in trust by Centras Securities JSC amounted to KZT5.26 bln.21.61% of the portfolio was invested in bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 19.04%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 14.24%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 9.93%, US government bonds – 9.62%, repo – 7.34%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers-residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 4.29%, shares and depositary receipts of foreign issuers – 2.25%.Investments in national currency constituted 68.31% of the portfolio, and in US dollars – 31.69%.The return on pension assets over the last 12 months from January 2025 to February 2026 was 16.72%.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 February 1, 2026, pension assets held in trust by Halyk Finance, a subsidiary of Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan, amounted to KZT53.75 bln.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: reverse repo (up to 90 calendar days) – 21.83%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 15.53%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 15.18%, microfinance organizations – 11.92%, Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) units – 7.28%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 6.50%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 5.50%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 5.16%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 2.71%.64.11% of the portfolio is invested in instruments denominated in national currency, and 35.89% in US dollars.The return on pension assets over the past 12 months from February 2025 to January 2026 was 8.96%.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Halyk Finance JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website.  From July 1, 2023, contributors can transfer up to 50% of their pension savings through compulsory pension contributions (CPCs) and compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPCs) to an investment portfolio manager (IPM) of their choice, regardless of the minimum adequacy threshold. Contributors with voluntary pension savings can transfer 100% of their savings to an IPM.As a reminder, a system for evaluating IPM performance based on Ki composite indices was introduced on January 1, 2026. A composite index is a benchmark that includes national and global stock market indices, providing an objective assessment of IPM performance, taking into account global economic trends and capital market conditions. Since 2026, IPMs have been implementing pension asset management activities based on a new approach, which involves choosing one of three investment portfolios with different levels of risk, return, and investment terms. If the return on pension assets falls below the established minimum (composite benchmark), the IPM must offset the negative difference from its own capital. Thus, private managers are responsible for ensuring the safety of savings using their own capital. It should be noted that since 2021, when it became possible to transfer pension savings to IPM management, all management companies have complied with the established standards, and therefore there has been no need to offset the established difference.    UAPF was founded on August 22, 2013 on the basis of GNPF APF JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan represented by the State Institution Committee of State Property and Privatization of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Trust management of UAPF pension assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF attracts compulsory pension contributions, employer’s compulsory pension contributions, compulsory occupational pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as carries out enrollment and accounting of voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation for the guaranteed deposit, transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory guarantee of deposits, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", ensures the implementation of pension benefits. The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target requirements, accounting and crediting of target savings (TS) to target savings accounts, payments of TS to their recipients in bank accounts, accounting for returns of TS in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the National Fund for Children program (More details at www.enpf.kz)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-kokpekti/press/news/details/1172803?lang=kk

The XXXIII session of the district maslikhat was opened and chaired by the Chairman of the Maslikhat K. Yermekbayev. The session was attended by the district akim Y. Ikhsanov, deputies of the regional maslikhat A. Agayev, Zh. Kurmankulov, the deputy akim of the district, heads of departments, akims of the city and rural districts, and representatives of the mass media.The following issues were on the agenda of the session:On the work of the Burlinsky District Maslikhat for 20252 On the work done by the Entrepreneurship Department of Burlinsky DistrictOn the implementation of state administration functions and state programs by the Internal Policy Department of Burlinsky DistrictOn the implementation of the Socio-Economic Development Plan of Akbulak Rural District for 2025-2027On the implementation of the Socio-Economic Development Plan of Burlinsky Rural District for 2025-2027On amendments to the decision of the Burlinsky District Maslikhat dated December 29, 2025 "On approval of the development plan of Burlinsky District for 2026-2030"On amendments to the decision of the Burlinsky District Maslikhat dated May 15, 2025 No. 27-19 "On approval of the composition of the district commission on juvenile affairs and protection of their rights""On approval of the composition of the land commission"On by-elections to precinct election commissionsOn the issues considered, the deputies supported the draft decisions. During the work, questions were asked to the speakers and answers were received.The session was broadcast online.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/burlin-maslihat/press/news/details/1172469?lang=kk

Who makes decisions in rural areas? The Department of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Civil Service Affairs for Kostanay Region offers a portrait of rural akims – those who work at the level of government closest to the population.In Kostanay Region, the institution of rural akims is represented by 196 akims of rural districts. Their distribution reflects the region's territorial characteristics: the largest number of akims is concentrated in Kostanay District (16), Auliekol and Karabalyk Districts (13 each), and the city of Arkalyk (13). The smallest number is in the city of Lisakovsk (1).The modern portrait of a rural akim is, first and foremost, an experienced manager. Almost 83% of akims are men, and about 17% are women. The average age is 45–46, indicating a balance between professional experience and high performance. However, the age range is quite broad: from 29 to 64 years.The youngest akim (mayor) today is 29 years old – he is the akim of the Karasu rural district in the Amangeldy district. The oldest is 64 years old – the akim of the Urnek rural district in the Karabalyk district, elected in 2022 for a four-year term.However, the law clearly states that reaching retirement age is not grounds for termination of a village akim's powers.Almost 95% of akims have higher education. The most common fields of study are economics and finance (29%), law (29%), and pedagogy (15%). Public administration and management were chosen by 6%, and technical specialties by about 9%.The average length of service for a village akim in public service exceeds 14 years. Almost half of the current akims have been in office for less than three years, indicating a renewal of the administrative corps. At the same time, a stable core has been preserved: 68 akims have held their positions for five years or more, ensuring continuity and stability in governance.Analysis shows that the position of village akim (mayor) rarely serves as a career launchpad. More than 70% of leaders are appointed after the age of 35, and over a third are between the ages of 35 and 45. This confirms that the position of village akim (mayor) is a stage of professional growth that requires maturity, management experience, and authority.More than 60% of akims are natives of the Kostanay region. Their geographic origins within the region are distributed fairly evenly, without being concentrated in any one district. Every third akim works in the district where they were born, allowing for a deeper understanding of local characteristics and social context.At the same time, the principle of personnel mobility is actively applied: in 60% of cases, akims work outside their home district. This approach allows for the flexible redistribution of management personnel and the strengthening of problem areas.The majority of rural akims (84%) have no disciplinary sanctions. When they are held accountable, lenient measures predominate. It's important to note the steady positive trend: over the past three years, the number of akims reviewed by the Ethics Council has more than halved.This profile is complemented by a system of incentives: every fifth rural akim has received state or departmental awards, demonstrating recognition of their contribution to the development of their territories.At the same time, requirements for akim candidates and verification of their compliance with civil service legislation are the responsibility of the authorized body for civil service affairs in accordance with the Law "On Elections in the Republic of Kazakhstan."Head of the Department of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Civil Service Affairs for Kostanay Region, Chairman of the Ethics Council – E.A. SalykbayevSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-mendykarin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1172474?lang=kk

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan hosted a meeting of the Steering Committee of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework between the Government of Kazakhstan and the United Nations for 2026-2030.The meeting brought together representatives of government institutions, the UN Country Team, and civil society organizations.Opening the session, Vice Minister of National Economy Assan Darbayev underlined that the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are fully integrated into Kazakhstan’s national planning framework and remain under continuous interagency oversight. He noted that nearly 200 national SDG indicators are currently in place, enabling comprehensive monitoring of progress. He also highlighted Kazakhstan’s steady socio-economic performance, including GDP growth of 6.5% in 2025.UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan Sarangoo Radnaaragchaa commended the country’s tangible progress, pointing out that nearly 40% of SDG targets have been achieved or are on track – well above the global average of 18%. She further acknowledged the ongoing reform momentum, including the public dialogue on the new Constitution.Director of the Department of Multilateral Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Didar Temenov reaffirmed that, as repeatedly emphasized by the Head of State, for Kazakhstan the United Nations remains an indispensable and irreplaceable pillar of the international order. He stressed that the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for 2026-2030 provides a strategic roadmap for joint action and ensures full alignment of UN support with national development priorities.D.Temenov also recalled that, at Kazakhstan’s initiative, the UN Regional Centre for the Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan was established in Almaty. This marked an important step in strengthening development-focused regional multilateral cooperation.At the conclusion of the meeting, the Steering Committee endorsed the results achieved in 2025 and approved priorities for the current year, reaffirming the shared commitment of Kazakhstan and the United Nations to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1172402?lang=kk

The Department of State Revenue for the Mangystau region reports that 10430 passenger vehicles have passed customs clearance under the "Release of goods for domestic consumption" procedure in the region in 2025.The total statistical cost of these cars was 93.5 million US dollars.Most of the cars were imported from 2 countries: Georgia (7842) and the United Arab Emirates (2403).During customs clearance, the price of the car is indicated. Price information for vehicles is posted on the website of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which is updated and supplemented as necessary.This grid is intended as a recommendation and is provided as information.The customs legislation establishes a list of documents confirming the information stated in the customs declaration. For example, if the price of an imported car differs significantly from the price information of the State Revenue Committee, carriers need to provide the following documents:- the price list of the manufacturer or car dealer, his commercial offers;- a commercial offer by sellers of imported, identical, homogeneous goods, as well as goods of the same class or type;- explanations on the grounds and conditions for the provision of discounts by the seller to the buyer. A certificate from the seller stating that a discount was provided and in what amount from the initial cost.It is noted that the above documents must be submitted together with the filing of the goods declaration. This measure will help to significantly reduce the time of customs clearance.Customs clearance in the Republic of Kazakhstan is carried out electronically through the information system of state revenue authorities, in connection with which a participant in foreign economic activity has the opportunity to independently file a declaration for goods by signing his EDS from any location.The rules for customs clearance of imported passenger cars are quite simple. During the customs declaration of goods, the importer must determine its customs value as the costs incurred by him for the purchase, as well as related costs associated with delivery to Kazakhstan (transportation costs, insurance claims, etc.).Therefore, in order to accept the customs value during customs clearance of a vehicle, its value must be based on reliable, quantifiable and documented information.The following documents can be used: export declaration of the country of origin, invoice, transportation costs for the delivery of goods, purchase agreement between buyer and seller, bank transfer, auction list, etc.(unofficial translation)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1172424?lang=kk

Istanbul, February 24, 2026 – The Consulate General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Istanbul organized a roundtable discussion dedicated to the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The event was attended by the Permanent Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye in Istanbul, Ambassador Ayşe Sezen Usluer, the Deputy Governor of Istanbul, Mehmet Sülün, as well as district governors, representatives of government agencies, and members of the academic and expert community.During the meeting, the key provisions of the new Constitution, the process of political modernization, and the main directions of constitutional reforms were presented. Participants noted that the adopted amendments are aimed at improving the system of public administration, ensuring a balance between the branches of government, and strengthening mechanisms for the protection of citizens’ rights and freedoms.It was also emphasized that the new Constitution establishes a solid legal foundation for the country’s sustainable development, the rule of law, and the modernization of public life.At the conclusion of the event, the Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Istanbul, Nuriddin Amankul, highlighted the significance of the ongoing reforms. Representatives of the Republic of Türkiye expressed their support for the constitutional transformations in Kazakhstan and confirmed their readiness to further develop bilateral cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-istanbul/press/news/details/1172341?lang=kk

Istanbul, February 24, 2026 – A meeting was held at the Consulate General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Istanbul with representatives of the city’s leading universities and research centers. The event was dedicated to discussing the constitutional reforms being implemented in the Republic of Kazakhstan.The meeting brought together members of Istanbul’s academic community, including professors, experts, and researchers.During the discussion, participants were presented with the process of political modernization in Kazakhstan, the conceptual foundations of the new Constitution, amendments aimed at improving the system of public administration, and mechanisms to strengthen the balance between the branches of government. Particular attention was given to legal innovations designed to enhance the protection of citizens’ rights and freedoms.Representatives of the academic community highly appreciated the systematic nature of the reforms and their focus on strengthening the rule of law and ensuring institutional stability. It was emphasized that the constitutional changes establish a solid legal framework for the country’s long-term socio-economic development.In his closing remarks, the Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Istanbul, Nuriddin Amankul, underlined the strategic importance of the reforms and expressed interest in continuing expert dialogue with the academic community. The Turkish side confirmed its readiness to expand scientific cooperation and further develop the exchange of experience.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-istanbul/press/news/details/1172350?lang=kk

The National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan is implementing the “Ulandyk Dos” project aimed at strengthening mutual support and combat brotherhood within the military environment. The initiative was launched at Military Unit 5573, stationed in the capital, and is already showing its first positive results in increasing the level of trust among conscript servicemen.Under the new system, soldiers are grouped into small teams of 2 to 5 people. They serve as a source of support for one another both in service-related duties and in everyday army life, helping to resolve emerging issues and maintain moral resilience.As the initiative has been implemented, young servicemen arriving from different regions of the country have managed to become friends and unite as a cohesive team. For example, Private Mukhamedali Kuralbek, drafted from Shymkent, and Private Daniyar Kenesov, a native of Semey, were complete strangers at first.Mukhamedali joined the National Guard later than Daniyar. A new unit, new requirements, and the strict military routine represent a responsible stage for every soldier. During this period, Daniyar supported his fellow serviceman from the very first days and helped him adapt more quickly to the conditions of service.After being united into one group within the framework of the “Ulandyk Dos” project, the servicemen quickly found common ground. They stand combat duty together, assist each other during combat training, and jointly carry out assigned tasks. If one is tired, the other is always ready to lend a helping hand. This mutual trust contributed to their rapid integration into the military collective.— In our free time, we often talk and recall our native regions. I tell Daniyar about the traditions of the southern region, and he shares the особенности of the Semey area. In this way, our service partnership gradually grew into true friendship, — noted Private Mukhamedali Kuralbek.According to the unit’s command, this approach helps commanders monitor the moral and psychological condition of personnel and promptly identify emerging issues.It should be noted that the project is currently being implemented in a pilot format. If its effectiveness is confirmed, the “Ulandyk Dos” methodology will be introduced in all military units of the National Guard. Press Service of the National GuardMinistry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1172334?lang=kk

On behalf of the management of the State Revenue Committee of the MF RK, cases of fake fraudulent messages have become more frequent. 📩 These messages are sent by Internet fraudsters via WhatsApp, SMS, messages in social networks.In this regard, CGD MF RK recommends to be vigilant and do not trust unreliable mailings, do not transfer funds, do not follow dubious links, check the reliability of received messages. ❗ KDG MF RK urges to trust only official sources.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1172295?lang=kk

The State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan draws the attention of taxpayers to the information spread in messengers about the alleged provision of paid services on issues related to work in the information system of electronic invoices (IS ESF).We inform you that official technical support for IS ESF is provided exclusively free of charge.In order to prevent possible fraudulent schemes, as well as to prevent illegal access to taxpayer accounts, the KGD strongly recommends using exclusively official channels for supporting IS ESF posted on the official Internet portal of state revenue bodies.We remind you of the official contact details of the ESF IS support service:📧 Email: esfsd@kgd.minfin.gov.kz☎️ Phone: +7 (7172) 72-51-61 Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1173049?lang=kk

Taxation of non-resident's income on freight forwarding servicesIf you work with a foreign freight forwarding company, it is important to consider the taxation procedure. When does the CPN arise at the source of payment?If a non-resident legal entity receives income from sources in the Republic of Kazakhstan and does not form a permanent establishment in Kazakhstan, such income is subject to CIT at the source of payment without deductions.The tax rate is 20%Non-resident's income from freight forwarding services is taxed at a rate of 20%.If the contract includes work in the Republic of Kazakhstan and abroadThe tax is calculated for each type of work and services separately.Even if it is a single production and technological cycle, each stage is considered separately for the purpose of maintaining the efficiency.It is important to distribute income correctlyThe total amount under the contract must be:reasonably divided by income in the Republic of Kazakhstan anddocumentedIf there is no distribution or it is unreasonable (which led to an underestimation of tax), the entire amount of income under the contract is subject to taxation, regardless of where the work was actually performed.Be careful when concluding contracts with non—residents - proper paperwork will help avoid additional charges and fines.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kostanay/press/news/details/1172208?lang=kk