Brasilia, April 3, 2025 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Brazil Bolat Nussupov visited the Representative Office of the State of Sao Paulo to the Federal Government of Brazil and met with its head, Secretary Mr. José Vicente Santini.The agenda of the talks included issues of expanding regional cooperation between Kazakhstan and the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo in the fields of economy, trade, industry, logistics, instrument making, aviation and agriculture. Of particular interest were the possibilities of expanding industrial and agro-industrial cooperation with companies located in this state, as well as the widespread use of the «Santos» trade port for the delivery of goods from South American countries to Kazakhstan and back.The Ambassador shared the results of his working visit to the capital of the state of Sao Paulo and negotiations with the Deputy Governor of the region Mr. Felicio Ramuth on February 16, 2023. One of the agreements of this meeting was the possibility of creating in the future the Chamber of Commerce and Industry «Kazakhstan-State of Sao Paulo». In this regard, the Ambassador submitted for consideration by the Brazilian side a draft Memorandum of Understanding between the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Brazil and the Government of the State of Sao Paulo on the establishment of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry «Kazakhstan-Sao Paulo».In August 2023, the first Honorary Consulate of Kazakhstan in this state was opened in the city of Sao Paulo. In this regard, the parties were unanimous in the opinion that the creation of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry will give additional impetus to trade, economic and investment cooperation between Kazakhstan and the most industrially developed region of Brazil.Considering the federal structure of Brazil, regional cooperation is an important element in strengthening bilateral relations.For reference: The state of São Paulo is the most industrialized region in Brazil, with GDP accounting for 33% of the country's total economy (2024: R$3.5 trillion, about US$700 billion). The state produces more than a third of Brazil's GNP (about $300 billion). The leading industries in the state's economy are mechanical engineering, automobile manufacturing, aircraft manufacturing, trade, finance, textile and food industries, logistics and services. The headquarters and factories of major transnational companies and financial institutions of Brazil are located in the state. Sao Paulo International Airport is the largest transport and logistics hub and air gateway to the countries of South America.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brazil/press/news/details/969393?lang=kk

Munich, April 3, 2025 – The visit of a representative Kazakh delegation led by the First Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Roman Sklyar to Germany continued with a visit to the capital of the Federal state of Bavaria.During the visit, Roman Sklyar met with the Deputy Minister President and Minister of Economic affairs, Regional Development and Energy of Bavaria, Hubert Aiwanger, and the Bavarian State Minister for European and International Affairs, Erik Beißwenger.At the meeting with Erik Beißwenger, which took place in the building of the Bavarian State government, the issues of development of cooperation between the governments of Kazakhstan and Bavaria were discussed.For his part, Erik Beißwenger underlined Bavaria's keen interest in further developing comprehensive economic and humanitarian relations with Kazakhstan. He expressed Bavaria's readiness to support initiatives in this regard.During the meeting with Hubert Aiwanger, the parties exchanged views on the state of trade and economic relations between Kazakhstan and Bavaria. They also discussed the prospects for their further development.Hubert Aiwanger noted Kazakhstan's impressive development and progress in diversifying its economy, which offers good opportunities for Bavarian companies. In particular, the complementarity of the economies of Kazakhstan and Bavaria was noted, resulting in a high level of business interest in developing mutually beneficial cooperation.An important step in this regard will be the launch of a direct Shymkent-Munich flight at the end of May 2025.In addition, Roman Sklyar and Hubert Aiwanger made presentations at the round table on the same day: "Kazakhstan-Bavaria Business Dialogue. Kazakhstan as a partner in industrial and agricultural technologies and logistics". The event was attended by about 70 managers of Bavarian companies.Representatives of such companies as Horsch, Linde Gas AG and Rhenus shared their experiences of doing business and developing business in Kazakhstan, as well as their opinions on financial and business opportunities in the country.In his speech, Hubert Aiwanger appreciated the close economic ties between the Free State of Bavaria and Kazakhstan. According to him, today Kazakhstan is the first trade partner of Bavaria among the CIS countries and the Central Asian region in terms of volume.Roman Sklyar also held talks with Bertram Brossardt, Chairman of the Bavarian Business Association, which coorganised the round table.Bavaria is the leading German state in terms of economic development. In 2024, its GDP will amount to about 800 billion US dollars (Germany – 4.5 trillion US dollars), which would place it 22nd in the world, ahead of countries such as Argentina, South Africa, UAE, Sweden, Israel, Austria and Belgium.According to German statistics, trade with Bavaria reached 4.7 billion euros in 2024, which is almost half of the total trade volume between Kazakhstan and Germany. Oil from Kazakhstan accounts for half of Bavaria's oil imports.For Germany, Kazakhstan is ranked 43rd in the list of trading partners, while for Bavaria it is ranked 21st. In terms of imports to Bavaria, Kazakhstan is even in 15th place, higher than, for instance, Belgium, Turkey, Japan, Vietnam and South Korea.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-berlin/press/news/details/969391?lang=kk

On 04/03/2025, the NGO "Ak Kogershin" was commissioned by the State Institution "Department of Social Development of the Akimat of Kostanay region", implementing a project on the state social order "Holding events aimed at supporting family, demographic and gender policy, as well as popularization of family values" organized in the NAO "Kostanay Regional University named after Akhmeta Baitursynuly conducting 12 trainings by student trainers who showed a high level of training, a creative approach to conducting trainings, and group work aroused interest and was effective.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-ishki-sayasat/press/news/details/969383?lang=kk

The meeting discussed key issues related to countering financial pyramids, as well as comprehensive measures to reduce prices for socially important food products. One of the main issues raised at the commission was the discussion of the growing threat from financial pyramids, which are active in the region, luring citizens with promises of quick profits. The Commission stressed the importance of carrying out preventive measures among the population aimed at increasing financial literacy and awareness of the risks associated with such schemes.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-enbek/press/news/details/969380?lang=kk

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Budapest April 1, 2025 - Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Hungary Abzal Saparbekuly held a meeting with Gabor Ganczer, Chief executive officer of «HungExpo Budapest». At the meeting was also attended by Klara Tihanyi, Business development Director of «HungExpo Budapest».During the conversation the parties emphasized the high level of cooperation between Kazakhstan and Hungary. Within this framework, the possibilities of cooperation with the Kazakh exhibition complex «QazExpoCongress» were discussed in order to share the experience of holding and participating in exhibitions and their post-exhibition use. Furthermore, the participation of Kazakh companies in various fields at the «HungExpo Budapest» exhibition to demonstrate the economic achievements and cultural values of the two countries was discussed.Reference: «HungExpo Budapest», the leading organizer of exhibitions and conferences in Hungary, was founded in 1921. The territory of the exhibition center is located on 36 hectares and includes - 3 conference halls, congress center and 7 exhibition halls. The revitalization program, completed in 2021, led to the renovation of the «HungExpo» pavilions and the construction of new exhibition halls and congress center.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-budapest/press/news/details/969360?lang=kk

Budapest, March 28, 2025 – Abzal Saparbekuly, the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Hungary participated in the official opening ceremony of the Honorary Consulate of Kazakhstan in the city of Veszprém, covering the counties of Veszprém, Vas, and Fejér.The solemn ceremony was attended by representatives of business and public circles, as well as the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Veszprém and the counties of Veszprém, Vas, and Fejér.In his opening remarks, Ambassador Abzal Saparbekuly emphasized that Hungary is a reliable strategic partner of Kazakhstan within the European Union, and today's strong political cooperation and close economic ties are a clear testament to this fact.Additionally, the Kazakh diplomat noted that, given the shared historical roots of Kazakhstan and Hungary, the Honorary Consulate had been entrusted with important tasks, including the protection of the interests of Kazakh citizens, the development of trade, economic, and humanitarian cooperation, and assistance with consular matters in the Veszprém, Vas, and Fejér.For his part, Gábor Sági, who has been appointed as the Honorary Consul responsible for the consular district covering the counties of Veszprém, Vas, and Fejér, expressed his gratitude for the trust placed in him. He assured that, as the Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan, he is committed to making every effort to deepen and expand interregional cooperation between Hungary and Kazakhstan. He also aims to enhance the depth and significance of comprehensive engagement with regional institutions.During the opening ceremony, guests were introduced to a corner of Kazakh culture and a photography exhibition about Kazakhstan. At the same time, the event's highlight was a masterful performance of traditional Kazakh compositions on the dombra.It is noteworthy that Gábor Sági is the General Director of Globalia Kft., a company engaged in strategic and corporate consulting and project financing since 2011.Since 2022, he has been the owner of Kazglobal LLP, registered at the Astana International Financial Centre. Kazglobal LLP attracts Hungarian companies to Kazakhstan and implements several large-scale investment projects.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-budapest/press/news/details/969356?lang=kk

Athens, April 3, 2025 – A meeting was held in Athens between the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Greece, Mr. Timur Sultangozhin, and the Diplomatic Advisor to the President of the Hellenic Parliament, Ambassador Mr. Constantine Economides.During the conversation, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of interparliamentary cooperation between Kazakhstan and Greece. Particular attention was paid to the upcoming visit of the Greek parliamentary delegation to Kazakhstan, scheduled for June of this year.Ambassador T. Sultangozhin provided the Greek counterpart with a detailed briefing on the reforms being implemented in Kazakhstan as part of the country’s course toward political modernization, strengthening of democratic institutions, and improvement of its socio-economic policy.Mr. Constantine Economides highly praised the reforms carried out in Kazakhstan, emphasizing the importance of interparliamentary dialogue for strengthening bilateral relations and exchanging experiences.Both sides expressed their interest in further intensifying interaction between the legislative bodies of the two countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-athens/press/news/details/969349?lang=kk

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       With the support of the Department of Digitalization, Public Services and archives and the office of the Akim of Saryagash district, the Smart Hub Saryagash ZHI school was opened. In this regard, a seminar was organized at the school And     During the event, a discussion was held among the participants “how can artificial intelligence change work in the public sector? What opportunities are opening up?" The participants exchanged experiences and shared important information. Steps on the path of digital transformation were also touched upon.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/turkestan-sandyk-mem-kysmet/press/news/details/969311?lang=kk

In accordance with paragraph 1 of Article 166 of the Tax Code in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan, all cash payments are carried out with the mandatory use of cash registers with the function of data recording and (or) transfer, the models of which are included in the state register.So, in accordance with the Order of the Minister of Finance of the RK dated February 16, 2018 No. 208 «On certain issues related to the use of cash registers»,  The CRM must ensure that the details in the control receipt are printed in accordance with paragraph 6 of Article 166 of the Tax Code, including in the Kazakh language, using specific letters of the Kazakh alphabet..At the same time, the on-screen information  can be issued in the official language. All CRM models included in the state register comply with the technical requirements and perform the function of translation into the official language. Online CRM receipts can be issued in 2 languages (state and Russian).Based on the foregoing, to prevent violations, we ask entrepreneurs to perform their activities in accordance with the above-mentioned norms of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and recommend full transition to punching a CRM receipt in two languages (state and Russian).If you have any questions related to upgrading and updating data in the receipt, please contact the cash register service centers or the contact centers of Fiscal Data Operators at the place where the online CRM is used.All territorial divisions of state revenue of East Kazakhstan region do explanatory work among taxpayers on the procedure for punching cash tregister receipts in the official language in the markets, public places, trading houses  and  hand over memos.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/969305?lang=kk

Kostanay region continues to implement one of the most significant investment projects in the history of the Kazakh industry — the construction of a KIA car manufacturing plant. The project is being implemented on behalf of the Head of State as part of the tasks of attracting foreign direct investment and developing the machine-building sector.Visit of the official delegationThe construction process was inspected by Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov together with the official delegation of KIA, which included:Seo Dogen — Vice President/ Director of the KIA Corporation Production Technology Center (Korea)Im Jae—wu - KIA President for Russia and the CISKim Dae—ki - General Director of KIA Qazaqstan LLPDuring the visit, the delegation got acquainted with the current state of construction and installation works, as well as the process of preparing for the launch of high-tech production.The main parameters of the projectThe total cost of the project is USD 200 million.The share of foreign direct investment is about 80%The area of the production building is 100,000 sq. m.The design capacity is 70,000 vehicles per year.Jobs created — 1,500 peopleThe project is the first in KIA's history to be implemented outside the Republic of Korea. The future plant will be equipped with the latest technology — 68 industrial robots will be used in production. This will ensure a high level of automation, productivity, and consistent product quality. 80 foreign specialists from South Korea and China are already working at the construction site.Construction progressToday:The construction of the main production building has been completedThe roof and exterior sandwich panels have been installed.A part of the equipment supplied from South Korea and China has been installed.Installation work is underway in welding and painting shops.The construction of external engineering networks (gas, water, electricity, sewerage, communications) has been completedThe construction of railway access roads and highways continues — asphalt concrete pavement has already been laid on two priority sites.According to the schedule, the pilot assembly of the vehicles is scheduled for July 2025, and the start of mass production is scheduled for October 2025.Personnel training and development of related industriesSpecial attention is paid to the training of qualified personnel for new production. New educational directions in five key specialties are being opened in colleges and universities of Kostanay region:Mechanical engineering technologyAutomation and controlOperation and maintenance of machinery and equipmentMetallurgy of ferrous metalsTurning businessEducational institutions receive an updated material and technical base, and students undergo practical training on real production equipment.In parallel with the main project, the construction of the Localization Center of TEHNOPARK KZ LLP is underway, which will produce automotive components mainly for Kazakhstani car plants, including the KIA plant. This will ensure the deepening of localization, the development of small and medium-sized businesses in industry and strengthen the supply chain in the automotive industry.The prospectsThe implementation of this project brings Kostanay region to a new level of industrial development and strengthens its position as a machine-building center of the country. This includes not only new investments and technologies, but also the creation of sustainable jobs, the formation of technological competencies and a contribution to national industrial growth.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/969258?lang=kk

This was stated today at a meeting of the operational headquarters by Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov.Thanks to careful preparations carried out within the framework of the instructions of the Head of State, the region managed to effectively cope with the flood situation and avoid threats to the population and infrastructure in 89 rural settlements and 3 cities.This year, more than 7.5 billion tenge was allocated for flood prevention measures, which is three times the amount of funds allocated last year. This made it possible to significantly strengthen the protective structures, as well as purchase the necessary equipment and materials. In particular, 860 million tenge was allocated for the purchase of equipment.One of the main areas of work was the installation and repair of engineering facilities. In 2025, 57 kilometers of protective shafts were built, 168 culverts were installed, and 20 kilometers of new storm sewers were laid. In addition, 27 hydraulic structures were repaired. All protective structures have fulfilled their functions in full.To successfully complete all the activities, more than 3,000 people and 800 pieces of equipment were involved in the training. In particular, large—scale snow removal was carried out - more than 1.2 million m3 of snow was removed, which effectively reduced the load on the storm and drainage systems. Pumping out more than 250,000 cubic meters of water from the most vulnerable areas played an important role.Special attention was paid to the construction of a 30-kilometer diversion canal, which was completed in October 2024 and provided protection from possible water threats in the Karasu district. The canal has played a key role in preventing lakes from pooling and excessive flooding of territories. Today, the water flow through the canal is 12.2 cubic meters per second, which makes it possible to effectively control the water level and prevent the threat of floods. The volume of water that passes through the canal is about 1.1 million cubic meters. m per day, and at the moment the volume of waste water has exceeded 700 million cubic meters.At the same time, a new 110 kW 15 km long power transmission line was laid around the Lake Alabota flood zone. Power lines have also been restored in the southern regions of the region, ensuring reliable power supply even in the most vulnerable areas. In total, 693 power transmission poles were restored in the territory of Amangeldy, Dzhangeldy districts and the city of Arkalyk.Results: success of flood prevention measuresAs a result of all the work carried out, the flood period passed without flooding, damage and consequences for the population. Protective structures, purchased equipment and well-coordinated work of all services ensured a high level of safety for residents of the region.In addition, volunteers, military personnel and local residents played an important role in the successful training. All these efforts have made it possible to minimize risks and effectively cope with the flood situation.Akim of the region Kumar Aksakalov thanked all the residents, volunteers and services who participated in the preparation and security of the region. "Your involvement and active position helped us to get through this flood period without losses and consequences. Your support is of great importance, and it is thanks to your work that the region has remained protected," he said.Today, thanks to the work done, all risks for settlements have been removed. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/969251?lang=kk

On November 29, 2025, an agricultural fair is being held in the city of Kostanay with the participation of agricultural producers of cities and districts!You will find sales of fresh vegetables, fruits, meat, honey, dairy products, etc.Venue: central square "City Center". It starts at 9:00 a.m.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1112372?lang=kk

Frankfurt am Main, April 2, 2025 - The Federal State of Hessen as a transport and financial center of Germany plays an important connecting role in the development of trade, economic and investment relations between the two countries. This was confirmed by the large-scale forum “Kazakhstan Investment Day 2025” held in Frankfurt am Main with the participation of a representative Kazakh delegation headed by the First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Sklyar, who arrived in Germany.The event was attended by around 200 people from the official, business and expert communities. The event was coorganised by the Eastern Committee of the German Economy and AKA-Bank.The forum included panel discussions on “Kazakhstan as a market of opportunities - investments and financing opportunities” and “Supply of raw materials and logistics for the development of new markets” topics.Speakers noted the German business community’s keen interest in further expanding business cooperation with Kazakhstan and its readiness to increase its presence in the local market.At the same time, the federal state of Hessen, where such leading German financial institutions as Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, KfW and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange are concentrated, can serve as an important platform for finding potential partners and investors for the realization of joint projects.During his stay in Frankfurt, Roman Sklyar also had meetings with Minister of Federal, European and International Affairs and Reducing Bureaucracy Manfred Pentz.During the conversation, Minister Pentz informed about the decision taken by the Hessen government to send an economic delegation under his leadership to Kazakhstan in the coming months to discuss concrete steps to invest in promising and mutually beneficial projects.The sides exchanged views on the state of trade and economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and Hessen as well as discussed, the prospects for their further development.In addition, a meeting was held with the Co-Chairman of the Kazakh-German Business Council, Managing Director of the Eastern Committee of the German Economy Michael Harms, as well as a number of bilateral meetings with German companies.Hessen is one of the most economically developed federal states in Germany, with a GDP of 370 billion euros in 2024, its contribution to the country's total economic potential is almost 9%. The main waterway, the Rhine River, runs through Hessen, and Frankfurt Airport is one of the largest and busiest airports in Europe. After the Ruhr, the Rhine-Main region has the highest industrial density in Germany, with a high proportion of the chemical-pharmaceutical and automotive industries. Source information: Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Federal Republic of Germany https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-berlin/press/news/details/968319?lang=enSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-frankfurt/press/news/details/969248?lang=kk

Islamabad, April 3, 2025 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan H.E. Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin, met with the Co-Chairman of the Kazakh-Pakistani Business Council, Mr. Mehmood Ul Hassan Awan.During the meeting, issues about further building up business ties, diversifying bilateral trade, as well as promoting the economic interests of the business circles of the two countries on the Business Council platform were discussed.Following the meeting, an agreement was reached on the joint holding of business events this year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-islamabad/press/news/details/969203?lang=kk

Akim of the district inspected the land plot of the sports and recreation complex, which will be built in the village of ZhalagashAkim of the district Nurbakyt Moldakhmetovich inspected the land plot of the sports and recreation complex in the village of Zhalagash and consulted with the contractor for construction work.A state act has been received for a 1-hectare land plot for the construction of a sports and recreation complex in the village of Zhalagash.The building is located at the intersection of A. Kunanbaev and U. Zhanbyrbaev streets.Sports and recreation complex with 50 seats.The sports and recreation complex has two playgrounds and sports sections.Construction work on the building is expected to begin in April and be completed in December this year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kegen-zhalanash/press/news/details/969179?lang=kk

On April 3, 2025, Ambassador-at-Large – Head of the Representative Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Almaty Zhanibek Abdrashov held a working meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Kazakhstan Sylvain Gioguet. Both sides emphasised the importance of further expanding partnership relations aimed at mutually increasing the level of investment and trade and economic ties between the two countries. Head of the Representative office emphasized the importance of high-level visits, as well as upcoming events in the capital. At the end of the conversation, the diplomats agreed to actively support cooperation in bilateral and multilateral formats.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-almaty/press/news/details/969176?lang=kk