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On Cooperation Between Kazakhstan and the UAE in Multilateral Formats 01.04.2026
Abu Dhabi, March 31, 2026 – The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Arab Emirates Rauan Zhumabek held a meeting with Ahmed Al Zaabi Director of the Department of International Organizations at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on issues of multilateral cooperation between the two countries, including their interaction within the framework of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.In addition, with a view to further strengthening bilateral cooperation, the parties discussed the schedule of upcoming high-level visits and outlined a range of issues for consideration.At the conclusion of the meeting, the sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the strategic partnership and agreed to hold regular «synchronise watches» on issues of multilateral cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-abudhabi/press/news/details/1191899?lang=kk
Tabani Group of Companies Expresses Interest in Resuming Cooperation with Kazakhstan 01.04.2026
Islamabad, March 31, 2026 — The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan Yerzhan Kistafin received the Chairman of the Tabani Group of Companies, Mr. Humza Tabani, and the Executive Director of the Group, Mr. Hatim Tabani.During the meeting, the Ambassador informed the Pakistan businessmen about the current state of bilateral trade and economic cooperation, the results of the state visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.K.Tokayev to Islamabad, including the Kazakh-Pakistani Business Forum.Y.Kistafin spoke about promising investment projects, business opportunities and economic potential of Kazakhstan, key sectors of the economy and their indicators, past and planned events. The Ambassador invited the leadership of the Tabani Group of Companies to take an active part in the upcoming business meetings in Kazakhstan and Pakistan.For his part, Mr. Humza Tabani, noting the significant potential for the development of mutually beneficial cooperation, shared his impressions and many years of experience in cooperation between the two countries, and expressed his willingness to visit Kazakhstan as part of a business delegation in the near future.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-islamabad/press/news/details/1191798?lang=kk
Overview of the investment portfolio managed by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan and IPM as of March 1, 2026 01.04.2026
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 March 1, 2026. UAPF JSC (UAPF, the Fund) presents a report on pension asset management by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NBRK) and investment portfolio managers (IPMs) on the enpf.kz website in the "Statistics and Analytics - Pension Asset Investment Management" section. The total volume of pension assets managed by the NBRK and IPMs as of March 1, 2026, amounted to 26,851.19 billion tenge. As of this date, UAPF's pension assets held in trust by the NBRK, formed through compulsory pension contributions (CPCs), compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPCs), and voluntary pension contributions (VPCs), amounted to approximately 25,874.71 billion tenge. The volume of pension assets formed through employer’s compulsory pension contributions (ECPCs) held in trust by the NBRK amounted to 877.09 billion tenge.Pension assets under IPM management amounted to 99.39 billion tenge. Investment portfolio of pension assetsmanaged 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, differentiating the portfolio by currencies, countries, sectors and issuers.According to the information provided by the National Bank, the main areas of investment of pension assets formed through CPC, COPC, VPC, as of March 1, 2026, are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 41.92%, bonds of quasi-public companies - 9.19%, deposits of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 2.93%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 2.59%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 2.37%, government securities of foreign states - 2.06%, microfinance organizations - 1.17%.36.21% of assets are under index management, which involves forming an investment portfolio relative to a benchmark portfolio, a set of securities reflecting the investor's strategic interests. The benchmark portfolio's performance serves as a metric for assessing management effectiveness. The benchmark portfolio is based on indices developed and monitored by leading global financial companies or the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Index management of assets is carried out both by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan itself and with the involvement of foreign management companies, covering the developed market bond sub-portfolio, the emerging market bond sub-portfolio, the corporate bond sub-portfolio, and the stock sub-portfolio.The investment portfolio, broken down by currencies in which financial instruments acquired through CPC, COPC, and VPC are denominated, as of March 1, 2026, is as follows: investments in national currency account for 59.63%, while investments in US dollars account for 40.36% of the pension asset portfolio. As a result of investments, interest income on securities, including deposits and reverse repo transactions, amounted to 359.93 billion tenge, income from the revaluation of securities amounted to 211.27 billion tenge, income from assets under external management amounted to 15.08 billion tenge, and other income amounted to 0.56 billion tenge. The revaluation of securities invested in foreign currency, excluding assets under external management, taking into account exchange rate revaluation, was negative.Accrued investment income for the past 12 months from March 2025 to February 2026 amounted to approximately 2.66 trillion tenge, with a return of 11.39% for this period. ECPC investment areas as of March 1, 2026, are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 86.06%, repo transactions – 8.57%, deposits of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 5.36%, cash in investment accounts – 0.01%.The investment portfolio through ECPC includes only financial instruments denominated in national currency. Interest income on securities, including deposits and reverse repo transactions, amounted to 19.48 billion tenge. The market revaluation of securities brought investors 1.48 billion tenge.The accrued investment income for the ECPC over the last 12 months from March 2025 to February 2026 amounted to approximately 72.84 billion tenge, with a yield of -10.63% for this period.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 UAPF's official website. Information on the portfolio structure of pension assets formed through the ECPC is also available on the enpf.kz website. Investment portfolio managers The total volume of pension assets under IPM management is 99.39 billion tenge.As of March 1, 2026, pension assets under the trust management of Alatau City Invest JSC amounted to 16.52 billion tenge.The company's main investments: Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) units – 24.09%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 12.34%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 12.26%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 9.80%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 9.62%, repo – 7.16%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 5.13%, microfinance organizations – 4.51%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 3.22%, government securities of foreign states – 2.02%.It should be noted that 55.41% of the portfolio is held in tenge, 43.52% in US dollars, and 1.06% in other currencies.The return on pension assets over the past 12 months from March 2025 to February 2026 was 12.90%.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 March 1, 2026, pension assets under trust management by Halyk Global Markets JSC amounted to 7.88 billion tenge.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: equity instruments of foreign issuers (ETF units) – 26.64%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 14.97%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 13.52%, notes of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 12.05%, bonds of quasi-governmental organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 10.78%, reverse repos (up to 90 calendar days) – 6.72%, corporate bonds of organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 5.52%. Shares and depositary receipts issued by organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 4.19%, government securities of foreign states – 5.03%.Note that 64.38% of the portfolio is represented in tenge, 35.62% – in US dollars.The return on pension assets over the past 12 months from March 2025 to February 2026 was 11.49%.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Halyk Global Markets JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As of March 1, 2026, UAPF pension assets held in trust by BCC Invest JSC amounted to 12.61 billion tenge.Main investment areas: bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 21.50%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 16.44%, repo – 15.46%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 14.13%, corporate bonds of issuers-residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 10.12%, government securities of foreign states – 7.82%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 6.93%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers-residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 2.19%.Investments in national currency accounted for 68.53% of the portfolio, in US dollars – 31.47%.The return on pension assets over the past 12 months from March 2025 to February 2026 was 10.82%.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 March 1, 2026, UAPF pension assets held in trust by Centras Securities JSC amounted to approximately 6.4 billion tenge.24.25% of the portfolio was invested in bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 16.21% in corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 15.52% in bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 9.02% in corporate bonds of foreign issuers, 8.65% in US government bonds, 8.06% in repos, 5.44% in government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 3.77% in shares and depositary receipts of issuers resident in the Republic of Kazakhstan, and 2.56% in shares and depositary receipts of foreign issuers.Investments in national currency constituted 66.68% of the portfolio, while those in US dollars accounted for 33.32%.The return on pension assets over the past 12 months from March 2025 to February 2026 was 17.65%.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 March 1, 2026, pension assets held in trust by Halyk Finance, a subsidiary of Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan, amounted to 55.98 billion tenge.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: reverse repo (up to 90 calendar days) – 18.95%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 15.13%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 14.54%, microfinance organizations – 12.24%, Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) units – 9.05%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 7.12%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 6.24%, notes of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 5.16%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 5.02%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 3.89%.65.64% of the portfolio is invested in instruments in national currency, 34.36% in US dollars. The return on pension assets for the 12 months from March 2025 to February 2026 was 10.29%.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan Subsidiary JSC "Halyk Finance," including issuers, is available on the UAPF website.Starting July 1, 2023, contributors can transfer up to 50% of their pension savings through compulsory pension contributions (CPC) and compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPC), regardless of the minimum adequacy threshold, to an investment portfolio manager (IPM) of their choice. Contributors with voluntary pension savings can transfer 100% of them to IPMs. Starting January 1, 2026, an IPM performance assessment system based on Ki composite indices was introduced. A composite index is a benchmark comprising national and global stock market indices, providing an objective assessment of IPM performance, taking into account global economic trends and capital market conditions. Starting in 2026, IPMs will conduct 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 compensate for 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 compensate for the established difference.Savings held in trust by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan are protected by a state guarantee of safety no lower than the inflation rate upon eligibility for payments. We also remind you that the UAPF has launched a unified online information platform for investment management of citizens' pension assets, invest.enpf.kz, which consolidates all key information about the IPM in a single digital space and provides a systematic approach to providing data on investment activities. 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-zhanasemey/press/news/details/1199157?lang=kk
Do chicken eggs correspond to the weight indicated on the packaging? 01.04.2026
The question of whether chicken eggs correspond to the weight indicated on the packaging was attempted to be answered by the RSE "Department of the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the Zhetysu Region. Based on an appeal from citizen N., received through the e-request system, the Department registered and conducted an unscheduled inspection at the Branch of LLP "Magnum Cash & Carry" in Taldykorgan regarding the compliance of the mass, characterizing the quantity of alienated products, with the quantity of products indicated on the packaging, including documents confirming the fact of product purchase. During the unscheduled inspection of the retail outlet, control weighings of eggs from well-known brands ALSAD, AQ-QUS, QARQUS, of the "selected" category, were conducted. According to GOST 31654-2012, the nominal weight for eggs of the "selected" category should fall within the range of 60 to 65 grams. It should be noted that the packaging of the products sold in the retail network also indicates a unit weight of 60-65 grams. To ensure the reliability of the measurement results, a metrology specialist from an accredited laboratory was involved in the inspection. The results of the control weighings established that eggs from the brands AQ-QUS and QARQUS correspond to the weight indicated on their packaging. Non-compliance with the requirements of the regulatory document was found for eggs of the ALSAD brand. From the batch of eggs available at the start of the unscheduled inspection, 70 units were randomly selected for control weighing; of these, 13 units had a difference from the labeling ranging from minus 0.1 to 2.3 grams. According to the requirements of the regulatory document, the sold batch was deemed not to comply with the requirements indicated on the packaging. Based on the results of the unscheduled inspection, the Branch of LLP "Magnum Cash & Carry" in Taldykorgan was issued an instruction to eliminate the identified non-compliance. The inspection materials have been sent to the Internal Affairs Department at the location of the manufacturer of the ALSAD brand eggs for consideration within the framework of the current legislation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti-ktrm/press/news/details/1191771?lang=kk
The Ethics Commissioner conducted another planned event to clarify anti-corruption legislation and the norms of the Code of Ethics with civil servants of the offices of the akims of the villages of Belagash and Podgornoye 01.04.2026
On March 31, 2026, the Head of the District Akim’s Office and Ethics Commissioner O. Bocharnikova conducted another scheduled meeting to explain the legislation on combating corruption and the norms of the Code of Ethics with civil servants of the akims’ offices of the villages of Belagash and Podgornoye.Restrictions related to being in public service and anti-corruption limitations were also explained, including restrictions on participation in gambling activities.The main purpose of the meeting was to strengthen the principles and standards of civil servants and to prevent offenses.The issue of the proper use of official vehicles was also discussed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-zhaksy/press/news/details/1191744?lang=kk
Under the Budget Code, the fee for negative environmental impact is classified as special revenue. 01.04.2026
The Ministry of Finance has updated the budget classification code from 105316 to 401101 to ensure compliance.The update regarding the allocation from the FNO 870.00 declaration was established on February 3, 2026.Now, to ensure the payment is correctly credited to the budget, it must be made under budget classification code 401101. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1191711?lang=kk
Inflation in the Republic of Kazakhstan 01.04.2026
In March 2026, monthly inflation amounted to 0.6%, showing a slowdown in price growth by 0.5 percentage points compared to February. The slowdown in price growth was observed across all components: prices for food products increased by 0.7%, paid services by 0.6%, and non-food products by 0.5%.Among food products, price increases were observed for sweet peppers by 10.7%, bananas by 5.4%, beets and carrots by 4.2% each, kefir (2–3% fat) by 2.3%, honey by 1.8%, and sugar cookies and beef liver by 1.3% each. Price decreases were recorded for cucumbers by 22.6%, onions by 10.9%, tomatoes by 2.6%, cabbage by 1.9%, buckwheat groats by 1.2%, and chocolate-coated candies by 0.9%.Among non-food products, prices decreased for vacuum cleaners by 8.2%, irons by 7.7%, smartphones by 2.7%, cars by 2.3%, and women’s bags by 2.1%. Price increases were observed for gold wedding rings and kitchen stoves by 5.5% each, televisions by 4.1%, wireless headphones by 2.2%, corvalol by 1.7%, hand cream by 1.4%, and cement by 1.3%.Prices for services increased as follows: swimming pool subscriptions by 3.3%, electrician services by 2.1%, dental caries treatment by 1.6%, intercity bus fares by 1.1%, and driving school courses by 0.8%.In annual terms, inflation in March 2026 amounted to 11.0%, slowing down by 0.7 percentage points compared to February. Prices for food products increased by 11.7%, non-food products by 11.3%, and paid services by 10.0%.Year-on-year, prices for cucumbers decreased by 40.9%, tomatoes by 16.5%, onions by 15.8%, and rice by 5.0%. Prices increased for apples by 13.5%, oatmeal by 12.9%, noodles by 12.0%, and black tea by 6.7%.Compared to March 2025, prices for shampoo increased by 13.9%, laundry soap by 7.3%, tablecloths by 6.5%, wallpaper by 3.3%, and indoor plants by 3.2%.Courier services for parcel delivery increased by 14.3%, event organization services by 10.8%, TV repair by 7.0%, and services of children's development centers by 6.9%.The consumer price index, which characterizes the level of inflation, is calculated monthly. Observations are carried out on tariffs and prices for services and goods, for a total of 537 items. Dynamic changes in inflation can be viewed on a specially designed interactive dashboard, which covers indicators starting from 2018.*From January 2025 when constructing the consumer price index, the share of food products is 41.1%, non-food products – 28,4%, paid services – 30,5%.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/stat/press/news/details/1191716?lang=kk
New Air Link Between Astana and Ulaanbaatar 01.04.2026
Starting from 2 June 2026, direct scheduled flights will be launched on the «Astana – Ulaanbaatar –Astana» route. The service will be operated by Kazakhstan’s SCAT Airlines.Flights from Astana to Ulaanbaatar will operate twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays. Return flights from Ulaanbaatar to Astana are scheduled for Wednesdays and Saturdays.Air tickets are already available for booking on the airline’s official website «scat.kz». The flights will be operated using modern aircraft, while the convenient schedule and regular frequency are expected to make this new route especially attractive for both business and leisure travel.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-ulaanbaatar/press/news/details/1191646?lang=kk
The Commander-in-Chief of the Ground Forces demonstrated confident mastery of tank weapons 01.04.2026
Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/1191597?lang=kk
In the Akimat of Kostanay region, within the framework of universal legal education in order to improve the financial and legal literacy of employees 01.04.2026
At the akimat of the Kostanay region, as part of legal education aimed at improving the financial and legal literacy of employees, a specialist from the Department of State Revenue was invited. The specialist explained in detail the algorithms for filling out declarations of income and property, the procedure for reporting digital assets, securities, and liabilities to other persons, as well as the methods for submitting documents through the mobile application "E-Salyk Azamat".Mandatory declaration is an important tool for ensuring transparency and strengthening public trust in government bodies, and is one of the elements of the state's anti-corruption policy.In the future, it is planned to continue the practice of holding such meetings in the format of "direct dialogue" to maintain a high level of professional competence among employees.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1191599?lang=kk
Residents of Semey Can Receive Public Services at Home 01.04.2026
Residents of the city of Semey can use the “Personal Manager” service with home visits, which allows them to receive public services without visiting the Public Service Center, according to the Abai Region branch of the State Corporation “Government for Citizens.”The service provides for a specialist to visit the specified address—either home or office—at a time convenient for the applicant. The personal manager accepts documents, provides консультации, and processes applications through state information systems. After the service is completed, the finished documents can be collected at the PSC issuance department or arranged for delivery.With the help of a personal manager, a number of services can be obtained, including issuance of certificates, registration at the place of residence, and civil registry (RAGS) services. At the same time, services that require mandatory personal presence are not provided in the mobile format. These include the issuance of passports, ID cards, driver’s licenses, and vehicle re-registration.The service is in demand among citizens with special needs, elderly people, parents with young children, as well as residents who cannot find time to visit the Public Service Center.“We are seeing steady interest in mobile services. This format is especially relevant for those who want to receive public services in comfortable conditions,” said Murat Umirzakov, Acting Director of the Abai Region branch of the State Corporation “Government for Citizens.”The cost of the “Personal Manager” home visit service is 7,447 tenge and includes organizational and logistical expenses.Applications for a personal manager visit can be submitted on the official website of the State Corporation, as well as through the Unified Contact Center 1414.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-kurchatov/press/news/details/1191542?lang=kk
Attention! Today is the last day of payment of the transport tax! 01.04.2026
Dear car owners of the Pavlodar region, we remind you that you must pay the vehicle tax for 2025 no later than April 1, 2026.What awaits debtors starting from April 2- Accrual of penalties for each day of delay.- Sending notifications of tax arrears.- Transfer of unpaid tax orders to private bailiffs for enforcement.- Joint road raids with the Police Department. Debtors' vehicles are detected through the Oracle-Korgau system and can be sent to a penalty parking lot.Important changes and benefits- The tax on passenger cars older than 10 years has been reduced by 30%.- The tax on cars over 20 years of age has been reduced by 50%.- Peasant farms are exempt from paying tax on one pickup truck.- There is no binding to the release or import date for cars with an engine capacity of over 3000 cc – now the calculation is the same for everyone.How to calculate and pay quicklyYou can find out the exact amount in the e-Salyq Azamat mobile application or by using the service on the portal. kgd.gov.kz . For payment, you will need a 17-digit VIN code (the body number for passenger cars or the chassis number for trucks specified in the data sheet).Paying taxes is a constitutional duty of every citizen. Fulfill your tax obligations on time!Department of Explanatory Work and Contact CenterState Duma of the Pavlodar region Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1191547?lang=kk
Business Forum Held in Ulaanbaatar as Part of the Trade Mission of the Republic of Kazakhstan 01.04.2026
Ulaanbaatar, March 18, 2026 – a business forum was held as part of the trade mission of the Republic of Kazakhstan, bringing together representatives of JSC «QazTrade», major Kazakh companies, entrepreneurs and exporters, as well as members of the local business community. Representatives of more than 30 Mongolian companies and business associations attended the event.During the forum, remarks were delivered by A.Bizhanova First Vice Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, S.Davaasuren Deputy Minister of Economy and Development of Mongolia, A.Seitakynov Ambassador of Kazakhstan, and other participants.One of the forum’s key practical outcomes was the signing of memorandums of cooperation among the participants.Overall, the trade mission served as an important platform for establishing direct ties between the business communities of the two countries, giving fresh impetus to mutually beneficial trade and economic cooperation, advancing joint projects, and expanding the presence of Kazakh products in the Mongolian market.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-ulaanbaatar/press/news/details/1191568?lang=kk
Over a thousand schoolchildren from Kyzylorda took part in a large-scale patriotic event. 01.04.2026
Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/1191496?lang=kk
In the Karaganda region, documents for first grade will be accepted on June 29 01.04.2026
В Казахстане изменили порядок приёма детей в первый класс: старт кампании перенесли с 1 апреля на 27 мая, а для бесперебойной работы цифровых систем введён региональный график подачи заявлений. В Карагандинской области приём документов пройдёт с 29 июня по 31 августа (в рабочие дни).Какие документы понадобятсяДля граждан Казахстана:- заявление от родителя или законного представителя;- копия свидетельства о рождении ребёнка;- медицинские документы (паспорт здоровья форма 026/у-3 и карта прививок 065/у);- две фотографии 3×4 см.Дети, которые прошли предшкольную подготовку и остаются в той же школе, будут зачислены в первый класс автоматически. Это значительно упрощает процесс: не нужно собирать полный пакет документов заново. При этом родители по-прежнему могут выбрать другую школу — в этом случае документы подаются в общем порядке.Для иностранцев:Для них действуют те же базовые требования, однако родители должны иметь разрешение на временное или постоянное проживание в Казахстане.- заявление;- копия свидетельства о рождении;- справка о состоянии здоровья;- две фотографии 3×4 см;- документ, подтверждающий законное проживание (вид на жительство, РВП, удостоверение беженца или кандаса и др.);- документ, удостоверяющий личность, и миграционная карта.Зачисление детей, прибывших из-за рубежа, осуществляется с учётом уровня их образования. Если документы отсутствуют, решение принимает специальная комиссия.С вопросами можно обращаться по номеру (8-7212) 50-45-25.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu-osakarovka/press/news/details/1191482?lang=kk
Kazakh companies reached $125 million in Qingdao deals 01.04.2026
Following the trade and economic mission in Qingdao, Kazakh companies reached agreements with Chinese partners totaling $125 million. Shandong Province is one of China's largest economic regions with a developed industrial base and a capacious consumer market. According to QazTrade, by the end of 2025, trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Shandong reached $2.2 billion, having increased by over 40%. More than 25 Kazakh companies participated in the mission. The main focus was on direct B2B meetings with Chinese importers and distributors. The Kazakh side presented products from the agro-industrial complex and deep processing. Flour, oil and fat products, honey, dairy products, and confectionery goods generated high interest from Chinese businesses. During the visit, the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Arman Shakkaliyev, held meetings with the leadership of Shandong Province and business representatives. Issues of expanding supplies and transitioning from negotiations to specific contracts were discussed. The topic of industrial cooperation was also addressed. The Minister visited the production facilities of Haier, one of the world's largest manufacturers of household appliances. The year 2026 has been declared the Year of Import of Kazakh Goods in China. In Kazakhstan, it is the Year of Export to China. Against this backdrop, the trade and economic mission in Qingdao became a practical step towards expanding supplies. It was organized by the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan together with Kazakhstan's single export development operator, QazTrade.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1191475?lang=kk
Санаторий объектілеріне қойылатын санитариялық-эпидемиологиялық талаптар 01.04.2026
Қазақстан Республикасы Денсаулық сақтау министрінің м.а. 2022 жылғы 10 тамыздағы № ҚР ДСМ-78 «Балалар сауықтыру және санаторлық объектілерге қойылатын санитариялық-эпидемиологиялық талаптарды бекіту туралы» бұйрығына сәйкес санаторлық-сауықтыру ұйымдары белгіленген санитариялық нормалар мен қағидалардың сақталуын қамтамасыз етуге міндетті.Санитариялық-эпидемиологиялық талаптар санаторлық объектілерді жобалау, салу, реконструкциялау және пайдалану процестеріне қолданылады.Санаторлық ұйымдар мыналарды қамтамасыз етуге міндетті:аумақтың тиісті санитариялық жағдайын, оның ішінде абаттандыру мен аймақтарға бөлуді;инженерлік жүйелердің (сумен жабдықтау, су бұру, жылумен қамтамасыз ету, желдету және жарықтандыру) жарамды күйде жұмыс істеуін;санитариялық-гигиеналық режимнің сақталуын, оның ішінде ағымдағы және жалпы тазалау, дезинфекция, дезинсекция және дератизация жүргізуді;белгіленген талаптарға сәйкес қауіпсіз және сапалы тамақтандыруды ұйымдастыруды;демалушыларға медициналық қызмет көрсетуді, оның ішінде денсаулық жағдайын бақылауды және эпидемияға қарсы шараларды уақтылы қабылдауды;міндетті медициналық тексерулерден және гигиеналық даярлықтан өткен персоналды жұмысқа жіберуді.Санитариялық-эпидемиологиялық талаптарға сәйкес келмеген жағдайда санаторлық объектілерді пайдалануға жол берілмейді.Санитариялық талаптарды сақтау – демалушылардың денсаулығы мен қауіпсіздігін қамтамасыз етудің кепілі.«Алтынсарин аудандық санитариялық-эпидемиологиялық бақылау басқармасы» РММ басшысы А.Ж. ӘлмағанбетSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-altynsarin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1191440?lang=kk
Kazakhstan boosts exports to China: Shakkaliyev participated in the SCO forum 01.04.2026
As part of an official visit to China, Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev participated in the "Export to China - SCO Selection" forum, which became one of the key platforms for promoting Kazakh exports to the Chinese market. Opening the forum, the Minister emphasized that Kazakhstan views China as a strategic partner and consistently develops cooperation in trade, investment, and industrial cooperation. "Under the leadership of our heads of state, Kazakh-Chinese relations have reached the level of an eternal comprehensive strategic partnership, demonstrating steady growth in trade turnover, expansion of investment cooperation, and deepening of industrial cooperation. Today, China is Kazakhstan's largest trading partner, and Kazakhstan, in turn, remains a reliable supplier of energy resources, agricultural products, and raw materials for the Chinese economy.Over the past three years, bilateral trade turnover has shown steady and dynamic growth. From $41 billion in 2023 to $48.7 billion in 2025."Behind these impressive figures lies the high complementarity of the two countries' economies, the pragmatic work of enterprises, as well as significant support from such developed regions of China as Shandong Province," noted Minister Arman Shakkaliyev. "The 'Export to China' platform creates effective conditions for direct business interaction and access to the market of Shandong Province and China as a whole," he noted. Also, the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan held meetings with the leadership of Shandong Province, Deputy Governor Wen Nuan and Mayor of Qingdao City Ren Gang. During the negotiations, the parties discussed key areas for the development of trade, economic, and investment cooperation, including industrial cooperation, logistics, and the introduction of modern technologies. As the Minister noted, "Kazakh-Chinese cooperation today is at an unprecedentedly high level and demonstrates steady positive dynamics." According to him, "it is important not only to increase trade volumes but also to ensure its qualitative transformation — with a focus on high value-added products and the development of processing." Special attention was paid to the implementation of joint investment projects. Kazakhstan confirmed its readiness to create joint productions using advanced and environmentally friendly technologies. "It is fundamentally important for us that new productions comply with high international environmental standards and contribute to sustainable development," the minister emphasized. The parties also noted the importance of interregional cooperation. Shandong Province is one of China's leading industrial and trade centers and an important partner of Kazakhstan. By the end of 2025, trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Shandong Province reached $2.2 billion US dollars, demonstrating high growth. The Minister expressed confidence that "the intensification of interregional interaction will give additional impetus to the development of the entire complex of Kazakh-Chinese partnership." As part of the event, the Minister also visited the national pavilion of Kazakhstan, which showcased products from domestic manufacturers. The exhibition demonstrated the country's export potential and the readiness of Kazakh companies to expand their presence in the Chinese market. The Minister also emphasized the practical focus of the event, noting that "the format of direct dialogue and B2B meetings will allow moving to specific agreements and launching joint projects in the shortest possible time." During the forum, Kazakhstan's opportunities for increasing non-resource exports, developing e-commerce, and forming sustainable value chains were presented.In conclusion, the Minister emphasized that Kazakhstan aims to further deepen cooperation with China: "We view China as a key and priority partner and are confident that through joint efforts we can bring our interaction to a qualitatively new level." The Minister also visited the production facilities of Haier in Qingdao City — one of the world leaders in household appliances and "smart home" digital solutions.Furthermore, meetings were held with the leadership of leading companies in Shandong Province — Qingdao Dadu Grain Co., Ltd. and RuiXue Global Co., Ltd., during which prospects for the development of investment cooperation, expansion of agricultural product supplies, and implementation of joint projects were discussed, including the creation of modern productions and the introduction of advanced agricultural technologies in Kazakhstan. It is worth noting separately that already on the first day of the forum, Kazakh companies achieved practical results: agreements were signed with Chinese partners for the supply of products worth about $125 million US dollars, including feed meal, oilseeds, and other agricultural products. This result is a significant indicator of the platform's effectiveness and demonstrates the high interest of Chinese businesses in Kazakh exports even at the initial stage of the forum.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1191453?lang=kk
Technical Means of Customs Control 01.04.2026
During customs control, customs authorities may use technical means of customs control (equipment, devices, measuring instruments, tools, and other technical means) and other technical resources. The list and procedure for the use of technical means of customs control are approved by the authorized body.Technical means of customs control must be safe for human life and health, as well as for animals and plants, and must not cause harm to people, goods, or vehicles.By Order of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 84, the list and rules for the use of technical means of customs control (TMCC) were approved. The purpose is to increase the efficiency and safety of customs control, accelerate procedures, and prevent violations.Main groups of technical means:Automatic transport accounting systemsRadiation control systemsWeight and dimension control systemsInspection and screening complexes (ISC)Search tools (metal detectors, mirrors, probes, endoscopes, thermal imagers)Identification tools (narcotics detectors, explosives detectors, metal and refrigerant analyzers)Scales, seal verification devices, scanners, and barcode printersVideo surveillance systemsInformation carrier control systemsOperational communication (radios — portable, vehicle-mounted, or stationary for staff communication)Rules for use:• Selection of TMCC depends on the type of goods and the type of control.• Mandatory compliance when working with radiation and X-ray devices.• Compliance with technical regulations and standards.• TMCC must not damage goods or their packaging.Thus, TMCC provides a modern approach to customs control by introducing technological, safe, and efficient inspection methods. It helps Kazakhstan meet international standards and ensures transparency at the border.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1191386?lang=kk
