Vienna, 14-18 September 2026 – Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi highlighted the high potential of Kazakhstan’s nuclear sector, the country’s commitment to the principles of the safe and peaceful use of nuclear energy, and its contribution to the development of international cooperation.The IAEA Director General made these remarks during the official opening of Kazakhstan’s national pavilion at the international exhibition held on the margins of the 70th session of the IAEA General Conference. Kazakhstan’s exhibition showcased to the international community the potential of the country’s nuclear sector, its scientific and technological achievements, as well as promising areas for international cooperation.The Kazakh delegation to the 70th session of the IAEA General Conference, held from 14 to 18 September 2026, was headed by Gumar Sergazin, Deputy Chairman of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Atomic Energy.During the General Debate, Kazakhstan delivered a national statement outlining the country’s key priorities in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, the further development of the nuclear sector, the strengthening of nuclear and radiation safety, the expansion of scientific and technical cooperation, and the training of qualified personnel.On the margins of the General Conference, the Kazakh delegation organized three thematic side events.The side event “35th Anniversary of the Closure of the Semipalatinsk Test Site: From National Tragedy to National Pride” focused on Kazakhstan’s experience in addressing its nuclear legacy and the consequences of nuclear testing, as well as on the development of modern nuclear science.The side event “Developing Human Capital for Kazakhstan’s First Nuclear Power Plants” brought together representatives of Kazakhstan and the international expert community to discuss the training of specialists for the development of the country’s nuclear energy sector, human capital development, and the enhancement of educational infrastructure.The thematic event “Advancing Cancer Care in Kazakhstan: From Radiopharmaceutical Production to Proton Therapy” focused on the development of nuclear technologies in healthcare, including the production of radiopharmaceuticals and the introduction of advanced methods for the diagnosis and treatment of oncological diseases.Kazakhstan’s participation in the 70th session of the IAEA General Conference provided an important platform for presenting the country’s scientific and technological expertise to the international community. The high-level recognition of Kazakhstan’s potential by the IAEA leadership, together with the substantive programme of the national pavilion and thematic events, underscored the importance of international cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy and created additional opportunities for its further development.Kazakhstan continues to develop its nuclear sector based on the principles of safety, responsibility, and the peaceful use of nuclear technologies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-vienna/press/news/details/1296299?lang=ru

In order to attract specialists to work and live in the village, the project "With a diploma in the village" has been implemented in the region since 2009. Kazakhstanis of any age can participate in the program, these are specialists in healthcare, education, social security, culture, sports, agro-industrial complex, archival affairs, digital technologies and public service.The Project provides social support measures in the form of a lifting allowance of 432.5 thousand tenge (100 MCI) and a budget loan for the purchase or construction of housing for a period of 15 years at 1% per annum in the amount of 10.8 million tenge (2500 MCI) for district centers and 8.7 million tenge (2000 MCI) for rural settlements. points.Within the framework of the project, in 2025, lifting allowances were issued to 422 specialists in the amount of 165.9 million tenge, budget loans to 153 specialists in the amount of 1,309.6 million tenge. In 2026, it is planned to issue budget loans to 110 specialists in the amount of 1 083.4 million tenge, lifting allowances to 435 specialists in the amount of 188.1 million tenge.For more information, please contact the economic departments of the districts.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-ekonomika-zhosparlau/press/news/details/1296256?lang=ru

ANNOUNCEMENT US$76.11 million has been allocated to Kazakhstanis under the National Fund for Children program Between February 1, 2024, and September 1, 2026, a total of 365,553 citizens received targeted savings (TS) payouts under the National Fund for Children program, amounting to approximately US$76.11 million.From the beginning of 2026 through September 1, 170,156 citizens received TS payouts totaling US$44.84 million. Of this number, 119,279 Kazakhstanis received over US$31.00 million for housing improvements, while 50,877 received US$13.83 million for education expenses.The funds were transferred to authorized operators for subsequent crediting to the applicants' bank accounts. Recipients have the right to use either the full amount or a portion of it. Any unclaimed funds remain in the targeted savings account (TSA) for 10 years. After this period, the unused balance is transferred to the beneficiary's individual pension savings account, where it is recorded as voluntary pension contributions.The most popular option for improving housing conditions was topping up housing construction savings accounts for further accumulation: payments totaling US$30.51 million were made to 117,712 recipients. Additionally, US$183.65 thousand was paid to 788 young Kazakhstanis for down payments on mortgage loans to purchase homes, while US$102.17 thousand was paid to 437 Kazakhstanis for the outright purchase of housing via civil-law transactions (final settlement).Regarding the use of targeted savings for education, the largest share of funds was allocated to pay for educational services provided by institutions within the Republic of Kazakhstan—either in installments (per academic period or school year) or as a single lump-sum payment (covering the entire course of study); 47,584 citizens received a total of US$12.96 million under this category.The following services were also in demand: topping up educational savings accounts under the relevant agreements—funds totaling US$587.56 thousand were transferred to 2,309 recipients; additionally, US$220.44 thousand was disbursed to 861 citizens to cover educational services provided by foreign educational institutions, either in installments (per academic period or academic year) or as a lump-sum payment (for the entire duration of study). It should be noted that the accrual of targeted requirements ceases upon the death of a participant or the entry into legal force of a court decision declaring them deceased. To claim targeted entitlements /TS following the death of a participant or recipient, heirs may apply to the Unified Accumulative Pension Fund (UAPF) in accordance with the procedure established by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan.As of September 1, 2026, payments totaling 74.46 thousand US dollars have been made to heirs, with 226 citizens receiving the funds.Detailed information on TS payouts for housing improvement and/or education expenses, broken down by authorized operators and regions, is available on the enpf.kz website.  It is worth noting that, based on the results for 2025, a payment of $130.71 per child was credited to Kazakhstani children; for 2024, the amount was $129.38; and for 2023, it was $100.52.Funds from the National Fund are credited annually to children under the age of 18 in the form of targeted allocations. Under the law, the amounts credited to young Kazakhstanis remain part of the National Fund’s assets and continue to be invested. Thanks to this ongoing investment, the value of each child's targeted requirements grows annually through the generated investment income.As a result, the total accumulated value of all targeted requirements (including the investment income added each year) for a child participating in the program: - - three years, amounted to 370 dollars 56 cents;- two years, amounted to 263 dollars 93 cents;- one year, amounted to 130 dollars 71 cents.  Parents and other legal representatives can verify a child's participation in the program using the child's IIN (Individual Identification Number) via the kids.enpf.kz website, the personal account section of the eGov.kz e-government portal, as well as the eGov Mobile app and the mobile apps of certain second-tier banks. If information regarding the targeted allocations accrued to children for the 2025 reporting year is not displayed, it is necessary to update the documents within the mobile apps by following this path: in the eGov Mobile app: "Digital Documents" – "Family" – "Refresh document list" – "National Fund accruals";in mobile apps of second-tier banks, for example, Kaspi.kz: "Government Services" – "All documents" – "Refresh document list" – "National Fund accruals". The absence of information regarding the accrual of targeted requirements for children who have reached or will reach the age of 18 this year in the legal representative's personal account is due to the fact that these entitlements have acquired "TS" status; consequently, access to information about them is granted directly to the TS recipient (the individual who has reached or will reach the age of 18 in 2026). These individuals must independently access information about their TS via their personal accounts on the UAPF or e-government websites so that, upon turning 18, they can contact an authorized operator to open a US dollar bank account and submit an online application for the TS payout to improve housing conditions and/or pay for education. Currently, the authorized operators are:Otbasy Bank JSC (for housing and education),Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan JSC (for education),Bank CenterCredit JSC (for education). Statistics regarding minors participating in the targeted entitlements program, adult TS recipients, and the use of TS funds for housing and/or education are available on the enpf.kz website. You can review the program terms and obtain instructions and answers to your questions on the kids.enpf.kz website. You can also view video commentary and instructions on the topic on the БЖЗҚЕНПФ YouTube channel:video commentary by Zh.B. Kurmanov, the Chairman of the Executive Board of UAPF JSC:https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=30CdPWl6dv0Video commentary by M.T. Sharipov, Managing Director of UAPF JSC:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APg2vATmMk0"Q&A" video commentary on the National Fund for Children program:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cKr1VCAvUkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrV0y37Gjnk Instructions for the National Fund for Children website:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgP3dmMwAHchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyC2c-HgqpQInstructions on the implementation of the National Fund for Children program:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqeT41rWecAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNBSS1VHdWU  UAPF was founded on August 22, 2013 on the basis of GNPF APF JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan represented by the State Institution Committee of State Property and Privatization of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Trust management of UAPF pension assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF attracts compulsory pension contributions, employer’s compulsory pension contributions, compulsory occupational pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as carries out enrollment and accounting of voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation for the guaranteed deposit, transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory guarantee of deposits, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", ensures the implementation of pension benefits. The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target requirements, accounting and crediting of target savings (TS) to target savings accounts, payments of TS to their recipients in bank accounts, accounting for returns of TS in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the National Fund for Children program (More details at www.enpf.kz)               Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-altai/press/news/details/1296231?lang=ru

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Between February 1, 2024, and September 1, 2026, a total of 365,553 citizens received targeted savings (TS) payouts under the National Fund for Children program, amounting to approximately US$76.11 million.From the beginning of 2026 through September 1, 170,156 citizens received TS payouts totaling US$44.84 million. Of this number, 119,279 Kazakhstanis received over US$31.00 million for housing improvements, while 50,877 received US$13.83 million for education expenses.The funds were transferred to authorized operators for subsequent crediting to the applicants' bank accounts. Recipients have the right to use either the full amount or a portion of it. Any unclaimed funds remain in the targeted savings account (TSA) for 10 years. After this period, the unused balance is transferred to the beneficiary's individual pension savings account, where it is recorded as voluntary pension contributions.The most popular option for improving housing conditions was topping up housing construction savings accounts for further accumulation: payments totaling US$30.51 million were made to 117,712 recipients. Additionally, US$183.65 thousand was paid to 788 young Kazakhstanis for down payments on mortgage loans to purchase homes, while US$102.17 thousand was paid to 437 Kazakhstanis for the outright purchase of housing via civil-law transactions (final settlement).Regarding the use of targeted savings for education, the largest share of funds was allocated to pay for educational services provided by institutions within the Republic of Kazakhstan—either in installments (per academic period or school year) or as a single lump-sum payment (covering the entire course of study); 47,584 citizens received a total of US$12.96 million under this category.The following services were also in demand: topping up educational savings accounts under the relevant agreements—funds totaling US$587.56 thousand were transferred to 2,309 recipients; additionally, US$220.44 thousand was disbursed to 861 citizens to cover educational services provided by foreign educational institutions, either in installments (per academic period or academic year) or as a lump-sum payment (for the entire duration of study). It should be noted that the accrual of targeted requirements ceases upon the death of a participant or the entry into legal force of a court decision declaring them deceased. To claim targeted entitlements /TS following the death of a participant or recipient, heirs may apply to the Unified Accumulative Pension Fund (UAPF) in accordance with the procedure established by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan.As of September 1, 2026, payments totaling 74.46 thousand US dollars have been made to heirs, with 226 citizens receiving the funds.Detailed information on TS payouts for housing improvement and/or education expenses, broken down by authorized operators and regions, is available on the enpf.kz website.It is worth noting that, based on the results for 2025, a payment of $130.71 per child was credited to Kazakhstani children; for 2024, the amount was $129.38; and for 2023, it was $100.52.Funds from the National Fund are credited annually to children under the age of 18 in the form of targeted allocations. Under the law, the amounts credited to young Kazakhstanis remain part of the National Fund’s assets and continue to be invested. Thanks to this ongoing investment, the value of each child's targeted requirements grows annually through the generated investment income.As a result, the total accumulated value of all targeted requirements (including the investment income added each year) for a child participating in the program:- - three years, amounted to 370 dollars 56 cents;- two years, amounted to 263 dollars 93 cents;- one year, amounted to 130 dollars 71 cents.Parents and other legal representatives can verify a child's participation in the program using the child's IIN (Individual Identification Number) via the kids.enpf.kz website, the personal account section of the eGov.kz e-government portal, as well as the eGov Mobile app and the mobile apps of certain second-tier banks.If information regarding the targeted allocations accrued to children for the 2025 reporting year is not displayed, it is necessary to update the documents within the mobile apps by following this path:in the eGov Mobile app: "Digital Documents" – "Family" – "Refresh document list" – "National Fund accruals";in mobile apps of second-tier banks, for example, Kaspi.kz: "Government Services" – "All documents" – "Refresh document list" – "National Fund accruals".The absence of information regarding the accrual of targeted requirements for children who have reached or will reach the age of 18 this year in the legal representative's personal account is due to the fact that these entitlements have acquired "TS" status; consequently, access to information about them is granted directly to the TS recipient (the individual who has reached or will reach the age of 18 in 2026). These individuals must independently access information about their TS via their personal accounts on the UAPF or e-government websites so that, upon turning 18, they can contact an authorized operator to open a US dollar bank account and submit an online application for the TS payout to improve housing conditions and/or pay for education. Currently, the authorized operators are:Otbasy Bank JSC (for housing and education),Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan JSC (for education),Bank CenterCredit JSC (for education). Statistics regarding minors participating in the targeted entitlements program, adult TS recipients, and the use of TS funds for housing and/or education are available on the enpf.kz website. You can review the program terms and obtain instructions and answers to your questions on the kids.enpf.kz website. You can also view video commentary and instructions on the topic on the БЖЗҚЕНПФ YouTube channel:video commentary by Zh.B. Kurmanov, the Chairman of the Executive Board of UAPF JSC:https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=30CdPWl6dv0Video commentary by M.T. Sharipov, Managing Director of UAPF JSC:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APg2vATmMk0"Q&A" video commentary on the National Fund for Children program:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cKr1VCAvUkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrV0y37Gjnk Instructions for the National Fund for Children website:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgP3dmMwAHchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyC2c-HgqpQInstructions on the implementation of the National Fund for Children program:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqeT41rWecAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNBSS1VHdWUUAPF was founded on August 22, 2013 on the basis of GNPF APF JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan represented by the State Institution Committee of State Property and Privatization of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Trust management of UAPF pension assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF attracts compulsory pension contributions, employer’s compulsory pension contributions, compulsory occupational pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as carries out enrollment and accounting of voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation for the guaranteed deposit, transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory guarantee of deposits, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", ensures the implementation of pension benefits. The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target requirements, accounting and crediting of target savings (TS) to target savings accounts, payments of TS to their recipients in bank accounts, accounting for returns of TS in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the National Fund for Children program (More details at www.enpf.kz)               Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/1296152?lang=ru

On September 21, a raid was conducted to identify and remove illegal graffiti advertising narcotic substances.Participants in the event included representatives from the prosecutor's office and the Aktobe Region Police Department, students, specialists from the city's youth resource center, and project volunteers.During the raid, illegal graffiti advertising drugs was identified in public areas, and efforts were made to remove it.The event was held under a state social contract commissioned by the Aktobe Region Department for Youth Policy Affairs.The primary goal of the initiative was to prevent the spread of illegal drug advertising, promote a healthy lifestyle among young people, and ensure public safety.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe-zhastar1/press/news/details/1296069?lang=ru

On September 17, 2026, the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Mexico held a presentation on Kazakhstan’s investment and economic opportunities for representatives of federal and local government authorities, the business community, and non-governmental organizations. The event also attracted interest from staff members of foreign diplomatic missions.Kazakhstan remains relatively little-known to the Mexican population. Getting to know our country often begins through Kazakhstan’s vibrant cultural and sporting projects. In particular, there is considerable excitement in Mexico surrounding Dimash Qudaibergen’s upcoming concerts in November.In this regard, Ambassador Almurat Turganbekov expressed his special appreciation to Maribel Martinez Ruiz, Chair of the Friendship Group of the Chamber of Deputies of the Mexican General Congress, for her support in organizing a series of events in connection with the upcoming concert.The world-renowned professional boxing star Gennady “GGG” Golovkin enjoys great popularity.The talent of world No. 1 tennis player Elena Rybakina has also won many fans.As part of the presentation, the Embassy informed the guests that Kazakhstan, as the heir to the civilization of the Great Steppe, has a rich history dating back many centuries.Our country is pursuing a targeted policy aimed at both improving its domestic political structure and modernizing the economy and investment climate.In particular, the participants were briefed on the key outcomes of the political reforms introduced following the adoption of the country’s new Constitution.At the same time, the Embassy presented major national projects aimed at developing transport infrastructure along key international corridors passing through Kazakhstan, further advancing digitalization and the adoption of artificial intelligence across various sectors, as well as the construction of the new smart city of Alatau City.Moreover, examples of the development of bilateral trade with Mexico and other countries of North and South America in recent years clearly demonstrated that distance is not a significant obstacle. In today’s world, seeking new opportunities is a key condition for maintaining stability and competitiveness, particularly amid disruptions to traditional supply chains.In this regard, Kazakhstan is one of the countries with which expanding comprehensive ties offers additional opportunities.Representatives of government and business circles expressed interest in cooperation. Particular attention was drawn to the potential for introducing Kazakhstani e-government technologies in Mexico, as well as expanding bilateral trade. Mexican entrepreneurs see potential in supplying Kazakhstan with locally produced varieties of coffee and avocados.There are also certain expectations regarding the export of Kazakhstani grain to Latin American countries.Following the presentation, the participants began developing specific projects in cooperation with Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-mexico/press/news/details/1296040?lang=ru

The importance of preserving the shared historical and cultural heritage was highlighted as a key factor in further strengthening cultural and humanitarian ties between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-samarkand/press/news/details/1296031?lang=ru

New York, September 21, 2026 – As part of his working visit to the United States, Special Representative of the President of Kazakhstan Erzhan Kazykhan met with representatives of the U.S. expert and business communities. The event was jointly hosted by the Embassy of Kazakhstan in the United States and the Atlantic Council.The discussion focused on Kazakhstan’s political and economic transformation, as well as prospects for further advancing the Enhanced Strategic Partnership between Kazakhstan and the United States.Speaking at the event, Erzhan Kazykhan highlighted Kazakhstan’s key economic modernization priorities, including the development of transport and digital infrastructure and the country’s deeper integration into global value chains. He also addressed opportunities to expand cooperation with the United States in energy, critical minerals, artificial intelligence and advanced technologies, as well as prospects for the further development of the Middle Corridor.The Special Representative noted that Kazakhstan, as the world’s largest producer of uranium and one of the key suppliers of this resource to the U.S. market, seeks to expand cooperation with the United States across the entire value chain – from extraction and processing to the production of high-value-added goods, technology transfer, and industrial cooperation.Turning to Kazakhstan’s political modernization, Ambassador Kazykhan highlighted the institutional reforms being implemented under President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s concept of a “Strong President – Influential Parliament – Accountable Government,” as well as the key provisions of the new Constitution adopted through a nationwide referendum. He also presented the “Taza Kazakhstan” initiative as an important element in fostering a culture of civic responsibility and environmental stewardship.The event concluded with a Q&A session, during which participants exchanged views on key aspects of Kazakhstan-U.S. cooperation and the regionalSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-washington/press/news/details/1296038?lang=ru

Two Kazakh major cities have entered the top 300 of the Global Cities Index 2026, compiled by Oxford Economics. Among 1,000 cities worldwide, Almaty ranked 265th, while Astana placed 281st. The Kazakh cities performed especially well in terms of human capital.Kazakh major cities became leaders among Central Asian cities and ranked higher than many large cities in the post-Soviet space.Almaty and Astana achieved particularly high positions in the human capital indicator. Almaty ranked 66th in the world, while Astana placed 98th, ahead of many world capitals, including Ankara, Warsaw, Prague, Tallinn and Moscow.When assessing human capital, Oxford Economics takes into account the scale and quality of a city’s talent pool, the level of skills and education, the state of the labor market, as well as the ability to attract, develop and retain qualified specialists.In terms of the economic indicator, Astana ranked higher than Almaty: the capital placed 264th, while Almaty ranked 288th.In addition to the economy and human capital, Oxford Economics considers quality of life, the environment and governance. Each of the five indicators is assessed separately, after which the overall city ranking is formed.Oxford Economics describes the index as a tool for comparing the strengths and weaknesses of the world’s largest cities. The study uses economic forecasts and standardized qualitative data, so the ranking takes into account not only the current position of cities, but also their prospects.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-bratislava/press/news/details/1296026?lang=ru

V okviru republiške okoljske kampanje "Taza Kazahstan" je vodja države skupaj z mladinskimi predstavniki in ekoaktivisti sodeloval pri sajenju dreves v predsedniškem parku. Nato je predsednik nagovoril udeležence dogodka. Kasim-Jomart Tokajev je izrazil iskreno hvaležnost državljanom, ki aktivno sodelujejo v nacionalni kampanji "Taza Kazahstan". - Zame so mladi, ki prispevajo k tako plemenitim prizadevanjem, pravi domoljubi. Resnična ljubezen do domovine in domovine se vedno začne z majhno stvarjo – s skrbjo za svoj dom, vas in mesto. """"Ni naključje, da ljudski pregovor pravi:" Bir tal kessen, on je tal ek " ("če posekaš eno drevo, posadiš deset"). Skrb za naravo, skrb za okolje – te visoke lastnosti so sestavni del življenjskega sloga našega naroda. Naši predniki so nam jih pustili kot neprecenljivo zapuščino in dobro oporoko. Ta načela vedenja državljanov so bila priznana in določena v naši novi ustavi. To je poseben družbeni in zgodovinski pomen nacionalnega projekta "Taza Kazahstan", ki ga vsi izvajamo. "Taza Kazahstan" je ključ do naše svetle prihodnosti. To ni samo slogan, je glavna pot do svetle prihodnosti naše države," je poudaril vodja države.Med dogodkom je predsednik slišal poročila vodij odgovornih vladnih služb.Župan Astane Ženis Kasimbek je poročal o delu na integriranem urejanju krajine in olepševanju prestolnice. Po njegovih besedah je bilo v Astani v zadnjih letih urejenih približno 500 dvorišč in javnih prostorov, do konca letošnjega leta pa naj bi opremili več kot 170 dvorišč in javnih površin, vključno s parki, trgi in bulvarji.Kasim-Jomart Tokajev je bil obveščen o oblikovanju enotnega sistema javnih in rekreacijskih prostorov ob reki Jesil. V okviru teh del se načrtuje ustvarjanje neprekinjene Zelene poti, ki bo združevala parke, sprehajalne in športne površine v različnih delih mesta.Minister za ekologijo in naravne vire Alibek Kuantirov je dejal, da je bilo v letih izvajanja pobude "Taza Kazahstan" po vsej državi izvedenih več kot 2 tisoč okoljskih ukrepov, med katerimi je bilo zbranih več kot 3,8 milijona ton odpadkov in odstranjenih približno 10 tisoč odlagališč.Po obisku predsedniškega parka se je vodja države seznanil z napredkom urejanja okolice aleje "Minžildik" in druge stopnje linearnega parka GreenLine.Predsednik je županu Astane Ženisu Kasimbeku naročil, naj sprejme stroge ukrepe proti ljudem, ki poskušajo stene javnih zgradb pobarvati s tako imenovanimi grafiti. Vodja države je prepričan, da tega v kazahstanskih mestih ne bi smeli dovoliti in da bi bilo treba sprejeti zakonodajne in regulativne ukrepe za popolno prepoved takšne "ustvarjalnosti", ki občinska ozemlja po vsem svetu iznakaže kot manifestacije vandalizma in zlonamernega huliganstva. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-ljubljana/press/news/details/1296010?lang=ru

Helsinki, 21 September 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Finland Azamat Abdraimov held a meeting with Salla Tammi, Director of the Oodi Central Library in Helsinki. The meeting focused on prospects for developing cultural and professional cooperation between Kazakhstan and Finland.Opened in the centre of Helsinki in 2018, Oodi is a prominent example of a modern library that combines traditional library services with cultural, educational and public spaces. Its innovative concept has gained wide international recognition.Particular attention was given to promoting Kazakh literature and culture in Finland. The sides noted that fostering a culture of reading and building a «reading nation» is one of Kazakhstan’s key national priorities, with President of Kazakhstan K.Tokayev placing particular emphasis on this area. In this context, the sides discussed the possibility of establishing a collection of Kazakh-language books at Oodi, which would provide Finnish readers with an opportunity to discover Kazakhstan’s literary heritage and contemporary literature.The meeting also addressed prospects for the exchange of expertise between Oodi and libraries in Kazakhstan, including in the areas of digitalisation, modern library services, and the development of libraries as open public and cultural spaces.The sides expressed their interest in continuing the dialogue and developing concrete initiatives aimed at further strengthening cultural and humanitarian ties between Kazakhstan and Finland.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-helsinki/press/news/details/1295996?lang=ru

The Kazakhstan delegation headed by Deputy Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan Dauren Kenbeil, is taking part in the 11th Moscow Financial Forum which is being held at the Manege Central Exhibition Hall.The Moscow Financial Forum is an annual professional platform for discussing pressing issues related to financial and economic policy, the development of public finances, and the financial market. The forum has been held since 2016 and brings together representatives of government bodies, financial institutions, businesses, and the scientific and expert communities. The organizers are the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation and the Government of Moscow.The main theme of the forum in 2026 is: “A sustainable financial system — the foundation for national development.” The business programme includes a plenary session and 16 thematic sessions covering issues of budgetary sustainability, financial market development, attracting investment, digital transformation of public administration, the use of artificial intelligence, and improving financial mechanisms to support the economy. Dauren Kenbeil, Vice Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, took part in the forum’s key plenary session. The discussion focuses on approaches to developing a sustainable financial policy in the context of global uncertainty, improving the efficiency of budget expenditures, and creating mechanisms that promote structural transformation and long‑term economic development.Representatives of the Kazakh delegation are also taking part in the forum’s thematic and expert sessions. The agenda includes international financial cooperation, development of investment cooperation, implementation of automation and artificial intelligence technologies in the field of public procurement, as well as issues related to regional development and budgetary sustainability. Participation in the Moscow Financial Forum provides an opportunity to exchange experience and professional practices in the field of public finance management, discuss modern approaches to the digitalization of financial processes, and strengthen cooperation with foreign colleagues.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/1295980?lang=ru

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On September 18, Akmola region hosted the Open Day of the Damu FoundationOpen Day in Akmola region gathered 183 participants.Entrepreneurs learned about government support tools, financing conditions and opportunities for business development. The specialists also individually reviewed the projects of the participants and advised on specific issues.This format allows entrepreneurs to get the necessary information in one place.Employees of the Department of State Revenues in Akmola region Shynar Musina and Mariyam Kusainova, who took part in the event, provided competent answers to questions from business representatives.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1295958?lang=ru

Today, a project for the development of bicycle infrastructure in Kostanay was presented at an executive meeting. The project has passed expert review and is ready for implementation.As part of the project, a bicycle route with a total length of 38.2 kilometers was developed. It will cover various areas of the city, connecting residential districts with major parks, recreational areas, and sports facilities.The route will pass through the Konai microdistrict, "Uly Dala" and KRU parks, Triathlon Park, the central part of the city, Youth Boulevard, Yubileyny and Airport microdistricts, "Keruen" Park, the park on Arystanbekov Street, and other city areas.The main goal of the project is to create safe and convenient conditions for cycling, as well as to gradually build a unified city bike network. This will make it possible to use the bicycle as a full-fledged mode of urban transport.Implementation of the project is planned to begin next year, once the funding source is determined. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1295907?lang=ru

The State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan announces the completion of the integration of the SRC's information systems with the Digital Tenge Platform with respect to customs documents. The work has been carried out since the beginning of this year by the Platform's National Operator — Kazakhstan National Payment Corporation JSC — together with Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan JSC.    The implemented mechanism allows participants of the pilot project to initiate payment of value-added tax on imports to the budget using digital tenge — for goods declarations (GD) and applications for the import of goods (AIG) — with a direct exchange of payment statuses on customs documents.    The direct interaction between the customs systems and the Digital Tenge Platform ensures that the SRC's information systems receive payment status in real time. In addition, an auto-payment mechanism for customs declarations has been implemented, which speeds up their release.    This approach replaces periodic reconciliation based on statements with a direct exchange of payment statuses between the SRC's and the Platform's systems, reducing the administrative burden on participants in foreign economic activity. As a result, waiting time at the border is reduced and the load on customs checkpoints decreases.    The Digital Tenge Platform has proven itself as a next-generation infrastructure: programmable payments, traceability of funds, and seamless interaction between government agencies and the financial sector.     A special contribution to the project's implementation was made by Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan JSC — a second-tier bank that ensured the technical readiness and synchronization of its systems with the Platform. The maturity of its payment infrastructure and the team's responsiveness in refining its services made it possible to launch the mechanism within a short timeframe and confirm its functionality on real transactions.     The new mechanism creates the basis for expanding the "Refund of Value-Added Tax from the Budget" ("Digital VAT") project along the entire chain — from exporter to importer. This will increase the transparency of transactions, speed up VAT refunds, and further automate VAT administration.    The State Revenue Committee will continue joint work with the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan National Payment Corporation JSC, and second-tier banks to scale up digital-tenge-based services, consistently reducing the administrative burden on participants in foreign economic activity.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-almaty/press/news/details/1295898?lang=ru

Around 830,000 tourists visited Astana in the first half of 2026, a 12% increase compared with the same period last year. Of these, approximately 187,000 were international visitors.The figures were announced by Astana Deputy Akim Yevgeny Glotov at the opening of the international tourism forum Kazakhstan Travel Forum 2026.This year’s forum focused on the theme of “Safe Tourism.” It brought together representatives of government agencies, tourism businesses, airlines, the hospitality industry, international organizations and industry associations. Participants discussed tourist safety, industry development, transport accessibility, service quality, and cooperation between the government and businesses.Event, business, cultural and medical tourism are all developing in Astana. As visitor numbers grow, the city is expanding its offerings for tourists: new attractions are opening, international hotel brands are entering the market, and a calendar of major cultural, sporting and business events is taking shape.More than 1.6 million tourists visit the capital each year, with tourist arrivals increasing by an average of 10–12% annually.“Astana is no longer a city that people visit solely for business. More than 1.6 million tourists come to the capital every year, and this figure is growing by an average of 10–12% annually. Our task today is to create conditions that encourage visitors not only to come to Astana for a concert or a business meeting, but also to stay longer and return in the future. Cities around the world are competing to attract these visitors, and Astana is actively taking part in that competition,” said Yevgeny Glotov.Event tourism remains a key area of development for the city’s tourism industry. Major international concerts, sporting competitions, business gatherings and cultural events help attract more visitors to the capital and encourage them to extend their stays.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana-uir/press/news/details/1295850?lang=ru

As part of Kazakhstan Travel Forum, a meeting of the Expert Council on Tourism Development was held under the chairmanship of Akimzhanov Khalel, Head of the Astana City Department for Investment and Entrepreneurship Development.The meeting brought together representatives of the capital’s tourism industry and the airlines VIETJET QAZAQSTAN and SCAT.One of the key agenda items was the development of Astana’s Tourism Industry Development Strategy for 2026–2031. Participants were presented with the results of work carried out to date, the main priorities for tourism development in the capital, and the approaches developed during the preparation of the strategic document.The Visit Astana partnership programme was also presented. It aims to improve the quality of tourism services and promote the city’s tourism infrastructure.Representatives of VIETJET QAZAQSTAN and SCAT gave presentations on their operations and prospects for further cooperation with the tourism industry.Following the Expert Council meeting, cooperation agreements were signed between representatives of the aviation and tourism industries. The agreements aim to strengthen cooperation among industry stakeholders, develop joint initiatives, promote tourism products, and expand opportunities to attract visitors to Astana.The meeting helped identify priorities for further joint efforts to develop the capital’s tourism industry and strengthen cooperation among industry stakeholders.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana-uir/press/news/details/1295852?lang=ru

The international tourism forum Kazakhstan Travel Forum SAYAKHAT 2026 was held in Astana. The three-day event, themed “Risk-Free Tourism,” brought together representatives of government agencies, the tourism industry, airlines and the hospitality sector to discuss the safe development of tourism, the protection of travellers’ rights and stronger international cooperation.The forum welcomed tourism professionals and international partners alongside representatives of government agencies, airlines and the hotel industry. On September 17, participants took part in a familiarisation programme showcasing the capital’s tourism infrastructure, including a sightseeing tour of Astana and an information tour of the city’s hotels. The forum’s main business programme took place at the EXPO International Exhibition Centre.The programme featured panel discussions and expert sessions, B2B meetings, presentations of tourism products, an international exhibition and agreement-signing ceremonies. Exhibitors included major Kazakhstani tour operators, travel agencies from Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and other countries, airlines, representatives of national tourism authorities, international hospitality companies, industry associations and destination management companies (DMCs).During four panel sessions, industry experts exchanged views on establishing mutual guarantees in tourism services, developing cross-border cooperation, improving collaboration between tour operators and travel agencies, and building travellers’ trust through responsible tourism. Discussions also covered preventing and addressing unfair practices in the industry, experience-driven urban planning and event tourism.Several agreements and memoranda were signed during the forum, and new tourism products and international travel destinations were presented. The winners of the Best Tourism Village 2026 competition were also recognised.According to Kymbat Maratova, PR Specialist at Astana RedBus Tour, more than two million tourists have used the company’s services over the two years since 2024. The company organises sightseeing tours of Astana and trips to Burabay.“We operate throughout the year, although the three summer months are our busiest period. Tourists from different regions of Kazakhstan also visit us in winter and spring. The most popular attractions in Astana include the National Museum, the Baiterek Monument and the older part of the city on the right bank of the river. Many visitors also want to explore Republic Avenue. On average, we organise excursions for more than 100,000 tourists a year.“This year, we launched a new project called ‘Astana by Night’. The tour starts at 8:00 p.m. and has proved very popular, as residents of the capital can join after work.“Our audio guide provides information in eight languages. We have updated it to reflect the closure of certain attractions. We operate five bus tours daily between 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. “Tickets cost KZT 6,000 for adults and KZT 3,000 for pensioners, large families, children and people with Group II or III disabilities. Tours are free for journalists, people over the age of 75, people with Group I disabilities and those accompanying them,” she said.In 2025, the number of tourists visiting Astana increased by 7% compared with 2024, reaching 1,604,825. This included 380,301 international visitors and 1,224,524 domestic tourists. Russia, China, Türkiye, Germany and the United States were the five leading countries of origin for international visitors to the capital.Astana has 317 hotels and other accommodation facilities, with a combined capacity to accommodate more than 18,000 guests at a time.Rauan Akhmetov, a representative of Astana Tourism LLP, spoke about the information services available to visitors.“We work to develop tourism in Astana and have several departments dedicated to this area. Information about the capital’s tourist attractions is available on our social media pages. We have also opened two tourist information kiosks: one at the airport and another near the Baiterek Monument.“Visitors can obtain free brochures and tourist maps in Kazakh, Russian, English and Chinese. These provide information about the city’s attractions, hotels, public transport routes and other useful services.“Since the beginning of the year, we have assisted more than 10,000 tourists, over 70% of whom were international visitors. Many came from Russia, Germany and China. Overall, we serve around 20,000 tourists annually.“International visitors are particularly interested in the Grand Mosque, the Baiterek Monument, the National Museum and the museum at Nurly Zhol railway station,” Akhmetov said.On September 19, the forum continued in Astana’s Central Park with a citywide celebration under the theme “Tourism Is Everyone’s Business.” Residents and visitors enjoyed a running event, a gastronomic festival, sports and family activities, and a cultural programme. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana-uir/press/news/details/1295834?lang=ru