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Even within the strict discipline and precise daily routine of military life, there is still room for creativity. A vivid example of this is Private Aydın Rakhimov, a serviceman of military unit 5573 of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. During his service, he created an animated film that conveys themes of patriotism and friendship through animation. His work, dedicated to International Animation Day celebrated on October 28, serves as an inspiration for young people.Aydın, a native of the Akmola region, combines military service with his passion for creating animated films that artistically depict the real lives of soldiers. Recently, he released his first short film about servicemen visiting the ALZHIR museum. The work has already received positive feedback from viewers.For Aydın, animation is not just a hobby but a means of fostering patriotism and moral values. His fellow servicemen help voice the characters and share creative ideas, while commanders note that such initiatives strengthen the fighting spirit and unity of the team.“When creating the animated film, I paid special attention to the visual aspect, using modern animation and editing software. This made the project more expressive, realistic, and modern. However, there are still details I would like to improve,” — shared Aydın.Balancing service and creativity is not easy, but Aydın skillfully manages both. According to him, military duty always comes first, yet he dedicates his free time to art.The work of Aydın Rakhimov serves as an example for young people on the eve of International Animation Day. He successfully combined patriotism and creativity, revealing a new side of military service.Press Service of the National GuardMinistry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1094337?lang=kk

On October 23, 2025, the regional stage of the Republican Research Project Competition “Zerde” was held among students of grades 2–7.A total of 29 students participated, presenting their projects in 12 different sections.Section: Informatics, Robotics, STEM Engineering1st place – Apsalikov Iskander, Bochkov Egor, “K. Ryskulbekov Secondary School”Section: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics2nd place – Zholmyrz Nazira, “Koyanbai Secondary School”3rd place – Kadyrkulova Aisha, “Semenovka Secondary School”Section: Physics, Space3rd place – Aitbekova Aizeinep, “Bodene Secondary School”Section: Chemistry, Biology2nd place – Mergembaeva Amilya, “Dolon Basic School”2nd place – Elemesov Alemkhan, Elemesov Asylkhan, “Sosnovka Secondary School”Section: Kazakh Language and Literature3rd place – Samatkyzy Dariya, “Comprehensive School No. 1”Section: Russian Language and Literature2nd place – Zholudev Daniil, Sysoev Andrey, “Glukhovka Secondary School”3rd place – Myrzaly Madina, “Comprehensive School No. 1”Section: History and Local Studies3rd place – Mantayev Kydyrkhan, Mantayeva Aiaru, “Kanonerka Secondary School”Section: Ethnocultural Studies3rd place – Zhaksylykova Akerke, Bolatova Zhanaim, “Kanonerka Secondary School”Section: Tourism and Sports2nd place – Baidyusenova Aizere, “Comprehensive School No. 1”Students Bakber Sayan (“Comprehensive School No. 1”) and Shaimardanova Azel (“N. Baimuratov Secondary School”) were awarded certificates of appreciation for their active participation.Congratulations to all the winners and participants!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/beskaragay-roo/press/news/details/1094317?lang=kk

By order of the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Arman Shakkaliyev, Yernur Bokenbaevich Zhautikbayev has been appointed Chairman of the Trade Committee. He previously served as Deputy Chairman of the same committee.Yernur Zhautikbayev was born in 1984 in the Almaty region. He graduated from the Satpayev Kazakh National Technical University with a degree in engineering in 2007 and from the Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University with a degree in law in 2010.He began his career in 2007 as an inspector at the Almaly District Public Service Center in Almaty. He worked for over three years in the Public Service Center system, eventually reaching the position of Deputy Director of the Zhetisu District Public Service Center in Almaty.In 2011, he transferred to the office of the Akim of the Medeu District of Almaty, where he was appointed Chief Specialist in the Department for Entrepreneurship and Industrial Development.In 2012, he became a state inspector at the Almaty Territorial Land Inspectorate. In 2014, he transferred to the Ministry of Regional Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, where he served as the chief expert in the HR department.From October 2014 to 2016, he served as the chief expert in the HR department of the Committee for the Regulation of Natural Monopolies and Protection of Competition under the Ministry of National Economy.From 2016 to 2018, he served as the head of the HR development department at the Ministry of Defense and Aerospace Industry.From 2018 to 2019, he served as the deputy director of the electronics industry development department at the Ministry of Defense and Aerospace Industry.From 2019 to 2021, he served as the deputy akim of the Pavlodar district. From 2021 to 2023, he served as the head of the department of entrepreneurship and industrial-innovative development of the Pavlodar region. From 2023 until his appointment, he held the position of deputy chairman of the Trade Committee of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1094325?lang=kk

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In order to foster patriotism, increase the interest of young people in military service and admission to military educational institutions, an information and explanatory group consisting of a veteran of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant Colonel D.Dosova, assistant to the akim of Kostanay region, Colonel A.Karakuziev, Deputy head of the Department for Mobilization training E.Musin and Lieutenant T.Maikhaydarov conducted campaigning with students of Kostanay Industrial and Pedagogical College.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/upr-ump-kostanay/press/news/details/1094269?lang=kk

Medina, October 26, 2025 – The Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Jeddah, Ruslan Kospanov, held a meeting with the Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Branch of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Medina, Ibrahim AlSubhi.During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues of cooperation in the trade, economic, tourism, and cultural spheres. Special attention was given to interaction in the consular field, as well as matters related to Kazakh citizens studying and residing in Medina.The Consul General emphasized certain aspects concerning the situation of Kazakh students at the Islamic University of Medina, pilgrims, and individuals who may find themselves in difficult circumstances in the city.In turn, the Saudi diplomat noted the positive dynamics in the development of bilateral relations between the two countries, highlighting the strengthening of cooperation in the political, economic, and humanitarian spheres. Ibrahim AlSubhi expressed his readiness to provide the necessary assistance and support, and conveyed his hope for further constructive cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-jeddah/press/news/details/1094296?lang=kk

The regional stage of the Republican Art Contest “Akberen” was successfully held!In the category “Artistic Reading,” 2nd place was awarded to Älema Shaimardanova from “Zhylandy Basic School.”In the category “Performance on a National Instrument,” 2nd place went to Asanali Meirhanov from “Comprehensive School No. 1.”We sincerely congratulate our young talents on their achievements!May their success in the field of art continue to grow!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/beskaragay-roo/press/news/details/1094301?lang=kk

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 A seminar on explaining the new Tax Code was held for business representatives at the site of the UGD in the Shal Akin district.The seminar was attended by agricultural producers of the district, representatives of medium and small businesses.During the meeting, the adopted norms on corporate income tax, value added tax, individual income tax, tax audits, compulsory collection of tax debts, risk management system, special tax regimes and others were discussed.The payers asked their questions, such as:- Preservation of benefits for agricultural producers;- Has the List of activities for the simplified regime been approved;- has taxation changed for the activity of importing goods to the EAEU;- how long will the old taxpayer's office function?;- the procedure for calculating the IPN for the founders of the LLP in 2026- conditions for the application of special tax regimes;The speakers were: Deputy Head of the DGD for North Kazakhstan Region Meiramov S.Zh., Head of the Audit Department Kurmashev E.Zh., head of the Department of Explanatory work and the Contact Center Nekrasova N.V., head of the Department of non-production payments Kospaev S.A., Head of the Department of VAT administration Belousov A.O.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-sko/press/news/details/1094253?lang=kk

On October 24, 2025, they took part in a solemn event dedicated to the Republic Day.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/upr-ump-kostanay/press/news/details/1094260?lang=kk

In his September 8, 2025, Address, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted that Kazakhstan has learned profound lessons from the Aral Sea tragedy and has been systematically working to restore it for over two decades. Thanks to these measures, the Northern Aral Sea has been preserved: its surface area has increased by 36%, its water volume has almost doubled, and this has reduced mineralization levels. The head of state emphasized the need to actively continue work to raise the water level in the Aral Sea. The President also noted that the fate of the Caspian Sea is a matter not for one country, but for the entire region. In this regard, he instructed that an interstate program for preserving the Caspian's water resources be developed in close cooperation with partner countries. #Kazakhstan #PresidentialMessage #KassymZhomartTokayev #Aral #Caspian #Ecology #WaterResources #SustainableDevelopment #NatureProtection

On October 23, 2025, we took part in the Digital Shield event: The Region is Protected.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/upr-ump-kostanay/press/news/details/1094175?lang=kk

On October 23 this year, a working meeting with entrepreneurs was held at the site of the Chamber of Entrepreneurs of Kostanay region to clarify the legislation on ensuring anti-terrorist protection of business facilities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/upr-ump-kostanay/press/news/details/1094179?lang=kk

On October 23, 2025, D.U. Musaliev, Vice Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, met with the population of Kostanay region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/upr-ump-kostanay/press/news/details/1094181?lang=kk

UAPF JSC (hereinafter referred to as UAPF) presents a report on the management of pension assets by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as NBRK) and investment portfolio managers (hereinafter referred to as IPMs) on the website enpf.kz in the section "Statistics and analytics - Investment management of pension assets".As of October 1, 2025, the total volume of pension assets managed by the NBRK and IPM amounted to 25,716.69 billion tenge. As of this date, UAPF pension assets held in trust by the NBRK, formed through compulsory pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as CPC), compulsory occupational pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as COPC), and voluntary pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as VPC), amounted to approximately 25,047.64 billion tenge. The volume of pension assets formed through employer’s compulsory pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as ECPC), held in trust by the NBRK, amounted to 594.85 billion tenge.Pension assets under IPM management amounted to over 74.20 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 across currencies, countries, sectors, and issuers.The main investment areas for pension assets formed through CPC, COPC, and VPC, as of October 1, 2025, are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 42.08%, bonds of quasi-public companies - 9.33%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 2.66%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 1.95%, microfinance organizations - 1.23%, deposits of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 0.87%.The investment portfolio broken down by currencies in which financial instruments acquired through CPC, COPC, and VPC are denominated, as of October 1, 2025, looks like this: investments in national currency – 56.75%, in US dollars – 43.25% of the pension asset portfolio.An analysis of the income received shows that interest income on securities, including deposits and reverse repo transactions, amounted to 1,450.29 billion tenge; income from foreign currency revaluation, excluding assets under external management, amounted to 235.62 billion tenge; income from assets under external management, including exchange rate revaluation, amounted to 661.64 billion tenge; and other income amounted to 5.30 billion tenge. The market revaluation of securities was negative. Accrued investment income for the last 12 months from October 2024 to September 2025 amounted to approximately 3.11 trillion tenge, with a return of 14.11% for this period, with inflation at 12.90%. The ECPC's investment portfolio as of October 1, 2025, is as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 98.53%, cash in investment accounts – 0.86%, and deposits of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 0.61%.The ECPC's investment portfolio includes only financial instruments denominated in the national currency.As of October 1, 2025, the ECPC's return over the past 12 months was 8.44%.As a reminder, pension savings are long-term investments. Therefore, it is advisable to analyze investment income over a period of at least one year. In certain periods, a decrease in return may be observed due to exchange rate volatility, changes in the market value of financial instruments, and the impact of inflation. Diversification of the investment portfolio, whereby income from some instruments offsets temporary losses from others, ensures the safety and sustainable return of pension savings over the long term. Thus, investment income has shown stable growth over the past three years, with pension asset returns exceeding the inflation rate.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan, including issuers, and an overview of investment activities are available on the official UAPF website. Information on the portfolio structure of pension assets formed through the ECPC is also available on the enpf.kz website. Investment portfolio managers             The total volume of pension assets under IPM management exceeds 74.20 billion tenge.As of October 1, 2025, pension assets under the trust management of Alatau City Invest JSC amounted to 13.29 billion tenge.The company's main investments: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 17.78%, Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) units – 16.60%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 15.87%, repo – 13.15%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 11.01%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 10.99%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 5.99%, microfinance organizations – 5.75%, government securities of foreign states – 2.75%. It should be noted that 75.31% of the portfolio is held in tenge, 23.27% in US dollars, and 1.42% in other currencies.As of October 1, 2025, the return on UAPF pension assets over the past 12 months, distributed among contributors (beneficiaries), was 11.99%. 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 October 1, 2025, pension assets under trust management by Halyk Global Markets JSC amounted to 6.98 billion tenge.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: reverse repos (up to 90 calendar days) – 42.57%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 16.12%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 8.99%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 8.13%, equity instruments of foreign issuers (ETF units) – 7.13%, securities with government status issued by the central governments of foreign states – 5.30%, corporate bonds of organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 4.90%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 4.64%.Investments in national currency accounted for 77.54% of the portfolio, while those in US dollars accounted for 22.46%.As of October 1, 2025, the return on UAPF pension assets over the past 12 months, distributed to contributor (beneficiary) accounts, was 13.02%. 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 October 1, 2025, UAPF pension assets held in trust by BCC Invest JSC amounted to 8.51 billion tenge.Main investment areas: bonds of Kazakhstan's second-tier banks – 23.69%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 20.63%, repo – 14.44%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 13.04%, corporate bonds of issuers resident in the Republic of Kazakhstan – 13.81%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 10.74%.Investments in national currency accounted for 75.04% of the portfolio, while those in US dollars accounted for 24.96%.As of October 1, 2025, the return on UAPF pension assets over the past 12 months, distributed to contributors (beneficiaries) accounts, was 13.22%.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 October 1, 2025, UAPF's pension assets held in trust by Centras Securities JSC amounted to 3.33 billion tenge.17.40% are invested in corporate bonds of Kazakhstan issuers, 16.20% in bonds of quasi-public organizations of Kazakhstan, 15.73% in bonds of second-tier banks of Kazakhstan, 14.43% in government securities of the Ministry of Finance of Kazakhstan, 13.78% in repos, 3.45% in shares and depositary receipts of issuers resident in Kazakhstan, 3.35% in shares and depositary receipts of foreign issuers, and 3.30% in US government bonds.Investments in national currency accounted for 68.34% of the portfolio, while investments in US dollars accounted for 31.66%.As of October 1, 2025, the return on UAPF pension assets over the past 12 months, distributed to contributors (beneficiaries), was 18.19%.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 October 1, 2025, pension assets under trust management by Halyk Finance, a subsidiary of Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan, amounted to 42.09 billion tenge.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 21.39%, reverse repo (up to 90 calendar days) – 21.38%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 9.07%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 8.95%, government securities of foreign states – 7.64%, microfinance organizations – 7.50%, Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) units – 6.14%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 7.03%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 2.38%, shares and depositary receipts of foreign issuers – 3.80%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 1.92%.61.62% of the portfolio is invested in instruments in national currency, 38.38% in US dollars. As of October 1, 2025, the return on UAPF pension assets distributed to contributors (beneficiaries) accounts over the past 12 months was 13.81%.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. As a reminder, starting July 1, 2023, contributors may transfer up to 50% of their pension savings through compulsory pension contributions (CPC) and compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPC), ignoring the minimum adequacy threshold, to an investment portfolio manager (IPM), choosing such a company independently. Contributors with voluntary pension savings may transfer 100% of them to an IPM.   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/kyzylorda-karmakshy/press/news/details/1106816?lang=kk

On October 24, 2025, a festive event "Mangilik YASA Kyran Elim Kazakstanym"was held in the clubhouse of Bastau rural district, dedicated to the day of the Republic on October 25.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-samar-bastaushy/press/news/details/1094163?lang=kk

The Embassy gratefully accepted the invitation to attend the ceremonial opening of the unique national cuisine restaurant Alma-Ata in the city of Rotterdam. The event was dedicated to Kazakhstan’s main holiday – the Republic Day, marking the 35th anniversary of the Declaration of State Sovereignty, which symbolizes the nation’s path toward statehood, unity, and national revival.The project was initiated by Zhanna Adambekova and Aleina Buyankara, active members of the Kazakh diaspora in the Netherlands, who implemented the idea of a Pop-up restaurant combining national traditions, modern style, and an atmosphere of open cultural dialogue. In the spirit of nomadic hospitality, the gracious hosts offered guests the opportunity to taste well-known dishes, including baursaks and beshbarmak, as well as appetizers and desserts that reflect the uniqueness and diversity of Kazakh cuisine. The ambiance of the hall was complemented by folk music and traditional attire representing the peoples of the Great Steppe.For the participants, a tour was organized through the halls of the newly opened Fenix Museum of Migration, showcasing the evolution of diverse societies where tolerance and peaceful coexistence of ethnic and religious communities are of special value.Currently, the restaurant is operating temporarily as part of the World Cuisines Month in Rotterdam. We wish our compatriots great success in realizing their ideas, which make a valuable contribution to strengthening the cultural ties between Kazakhstan and the Netherlands. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-hague/press/news/details/1094164?lang=kk

Seoul, October 27, 2025 — Ambassador of Kazakhstan Nurgali Arystanov held a meeting with Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Woo Won Shik, during which the two sides discussed prospects for strengthening bilateral cooperation.The meeting took place in conjunction with an event dedicated to the memory of Korea’s national hero, General Hong Beom Do, and the premiere of a documentary film about his life and legacy.In his remarks, Ambassador Arystanov highlighted the symbolic significance of General Hong Beom Do as a historical bridge of friendship between the peoples of Kazakhstan and Korea. He underscored the political decision of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to transfer the remains of the general to the Republic of Korea during his state visit to Seoul in 2021.The Kazakh diplomat noted the dynamic development of inter-parliamentary relations, the active engagement between the friendship groups of the two countries, and the vast potential for further cooperation across various fields. He expressed gratitude to Speaker Woo Won Shik and Chairman of the Kazakhstan–Korea Parliamentary Friendship Group Park Hong Keun for their valuable contribution to strengthening bilateral relations.In his turn, Speaker Woo Won Shik commended the steady progress in Kazakhstan–Korea relations and expressed readiness to further expand inter-parliamentary collaboration.In addition, Samsung Electronics President Park Seunghee, who attended the event, highlighted the successful launch of the company’s new plant in Kazakhstan, where the production of smart TVs and washing machines has been established. This project represents an important step toward enhancing industrial and technological partnership between the two nations.Both sides expressed confidence in further deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership through the development of parliamentary diplomacy, expansion of humanitarian exchanges, and business cooperation.The event once again reaffirmed the successful collaboration between Kazakhstan and Korea, opening new horizons for fruitful cooperation for the benefit of the peoples of both countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-seoul/press/news/details/1094166?lang=kk

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