Tokyo, April 25, 2025 - Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Japan Yerlan Baudarbek-Kozhatayev delivered a speech on the prospects of bilateral relations to the Members of the House of Councillors and the House of Representatives of the Parliament of Japan.Yerlan Baudarbek-Kozhatayev informed the participants of the general meeting of the Parliamentary Friendship League with Kazakhstan about the results of the official visit of the Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu to Tokyo on March 17-18, 2025, as well as the upcoming joint political and economic activities. The Ambassador also congratulated Japan on the opening of the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, noting that the Kazakhstan pavilion in the 'Uniting Lives' zone showcased an innovative development called ALEM, designed to store and transport donor heart.Toshiaki Endo, Chairman of the Parliamentary Friendship League with Kazakhstan, stated that Japanese MPs are willing to contribute to the future expansion of mutually beneficial collaboration with Kazakhstan, underlining the important role of the country in Central Asia.Akihisa Nagashima, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister of Japan, who attended the event, emphasized Kazakhstan's demographic, transit and transport potential, as well as the possibility for transferring Japanese technologies in digitalization and green energy.Masaki Ishikawa, Special Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan for Central Asia, delivered information on Japan's main directions in foreign policy toward the Kazakhstan, focusing on the economic prospects of our country.At the conclusion of the discussion, Members of the Japanese Parliament representing various political parties and ministries exchanged views on a number of aspects of Kazakh-Japanese relations and prospects for its development.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-tokyo/press/news/details/983523?lang=kk

At the Qyzyljar Creative Center, the head of the intellectual property department, together with a patent specialist, held a consultation on copyright registration issues. It was explained that copyright arises from the moment of creation of the work and does not require any registration or other formalities. However, in the event of a violation of rights, the registration certificate will serve as additional evidence in favor of the author.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet-sko/press/news/details/983540?lang=kk

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Who is entitled to pension benefits according to the schedule?Monthly pension benefits according to the established schedule from the UAPF in accordance with the Social Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan are paid to persons who have pension savings at the expense of the CPC and (or) the COPC in the UAPF:- who have reached retirement age (men - 63 years old, women - 61 years old);- with disability of group 1 or 2, established indefinitely;- who have reached 55 years old, if the COPC has been paid in their favor in total at least 84 calendar months at the time of applying for a pension benefit, subject to termination of employment in jobs with hazardous working conditions or upon transfer to another job that excludes exposure to harmful factors (hereinafter - persons who have reached 55 years old, for whom the COPC has been paid in total for at least 84 calendar months), in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan.2.How are pension benefits according to the schedule calculated? Pension benefits according to the schedule are calculated as follows: in the first year of receiving benefits, the amount of pension savings is multiplied by the pension benefit rate of 6.5% and divided by 12. In subsequent years, the amount of the monthly pension benefit is increased by the pension benefit indexation rate of 5%. In this case, the monthly pension benefit payment from the UAPF is made in the amount of at least 70% of the subsistence minimum (hereinafter - SM) established for the relevant financial year by the law on the republican budget (in 2025, the SM is 46,228 tenge), with the exception of persons who have reached 55 years of age, for whom COPC has been paid in total for at least 84 calendar months.For beneficiaries of certain categories: persons with disabilities of groups 1 or 2, established indefinitely, as well as persons who have reached retirement age and have pension savings formed through compulsory occupational pension contributions in total for at least sixty months, the Methodology provides for correction factors that increase the amount of the monthly pension benefit. For persons who meet more than one of the above conditions, the correction factor with the highest value is applied.If the amount of pension savings on the date of payment from the UAPF does not exceed twelve times the minimum pension established by the law on the republican budget for the relevant financial year (in 2025, 753,252 tenge = 62,771 x 12), the payment is made in a lump sum.Correction factors do not apply to persons who have reached 55 years of age, for whom COPC has been paid in total for at least 84 calendar months.3.Where and when should I apply for payment of my pension savings from the UAPF? To assign pension benefits from the UAPF at the expense of mandatory types of pension contributions in connection with reaching the retirement age, as well as the assignment of a basic and PAYG pension from the state budget, beneficiaries must promptly contact the State Corporation "Government for Citizens" (PSC) at their place of residence. This can be done 10 days before reaching the retirement age. All types of pension benefits are made from the date of application. In this case, the day of application is considered to be the day of registration of the application and the necessary documents in the PSC, provided that the beneficiary has reached the retirement age, if he applied earlier - the day of application is considered to be the day of reaching the retirement age. Timely application is especially important for receiving benefits from the budget, for the assignment of which it is necessary to verify the work experience based on the documents submitted by the beneficiary.4.Where should disabled persons with pension savings in UAPF apply??  For payment of pension savings in connection with the establishment of disability, you must contact the UAPF departments either through your personal account on the website (enpf.kz) or in the UAPF mobile application using an electronic digital signature.Please note that UAPF has organized on-site services for persons with disabilities. In this case, a preliminary consultation is carried out, including checking the possibility of receiving services remotely, without leaving.5.Where should persons who have reached the age of 55, for whom COPC has been paid for a total of at least 84 calendar months, apply?Pension benefits at the expense of compulsory occupational pension contributions to persons who have reached 55 years of age, for whom COPC has been paid in total for at least 84 calendar months, are assigned through the provision of a proactive service within the framework of the assignment of a special social payment or by applying to the State Corporation with the presentation of an identity document, as well as information about the bank account.If the said person has pension savings formed at the expense of compulsory pension contributions, then this person may be assigned additional pension benefits from the UAPF at the expense of compulsory pension contributions, if he or she consents to receive them6.What actions does UAPF take in relation to pensioners who have not applied for pension benefits?Future pensioners (potential beneficiaries), whose phone numbers are registered in the egov mobile citizens database, receive an SMS notification from number 1414 2 months before reaching retirement age about the possibility of timely contacting the nearest branch of the State Corporation to receive services for the appointment of pension benefits with a link to the list of documents on the egov.kz website. That is, government agencies send out relevant notifications to process pension benefits within the specified timeframes, since payments are not assigned for the missed period.It is also worth noting that in order to provide a proactive service for paying pension benefits from UAPF to persons who have reached retirement age, who have pension savings due to CPC and (or) COPC in UAPF and have not applied for their benefit, UAPF conducts an annual reconciliation together with the State Corporation for the presence of assigned pension benefits by age and (or) state basic pension benefit at the expense of budgetary funds for these citizens. Based on the results of the annual reconciliation, when identifying persons who have assigned pension benefits from budgetary funds, UAPF pays pension benefits to them within the framework of the relevant agreement concluded with the State Corporation, i.e. without an application.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-kurchatov/press/news/details/983590?lang=kk

As part of the President’s instructions delivered at the third session of the National Kurultai, the “Auylga Kitap” project has been implemented for the second year in a row in the Almaty region to promote reading culture among youth.Within the framework of the project, the latest literary and educational publications are being distributed free of charge to remote village schools and youth centers with the support of sponsors.Last year, with sponsorship support, 1,000 books worth 10 million tenge were sent to rural libraries. This year, on April 23 – National Book Day – 600 books valued at 2 million tenge were gifted to newly opened youth centers in the Balkhash, Kegen, and Raiymbek districts.This meaningful initiative was supported by the M. Auezov Institute of Literature and Art.Among the donated books are valuable works of Kazakh cultural and spiritual heritage, including: “Poetry of the Jyrshy (bards)”, “Games of the Great Steppe”, “Alpamys Batyr”, “Abai”, “Mukhtar Auezov”, and “Alash Figures and National Folklore.”The main goal of the ceremonial event is to spark young people's interest in reading and foster a strong sense of national identity and awareness.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almoblzhastary/press/news/details/983605?lang=kk

Шымкент қаласының мобильді желісін дамыту мақсатында екі мақсатты тіректер алғаш рет орнатылды. Аталған тіректер қаланың көркініне және байланыс желісін дамытуға әсерін беруде. Алдағы уақытта тірек қала аумағында ұлғаядыSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent-sandyk/press/news/details/983614?lang=kk

Muscat, April 23, 2025 — The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Sultanate of Oman A.Tumatov held a meeting with the representatives of «Salam Air». During the meeting, the two sides agreed to resume direct flights on the Muscat–Almaty route starting June 3, 2025. The service will operate 3 times per week.In addition, both parties explored opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the tourism sector, including initiatives aimed at increasing tourist flows and organizing mutual promotional tours for travel companies and bloggers from both countries.At the conclusion of the discussions, Ambassador Tumatov briefed «Salam Air» representatives on Kazakhstan’s ongoing initiatives to position itself as a leading destination for tourism and investment, emphasizing the mutual benefits of enhanced connectivity and collaboration between Kazakhstan and Oman.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-muscat/press/news/details/983635?lang=kk

The Department of State Revenue for the Akmola region of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in accordance with the Instruction on the implementation of TBN projects No. 4 "Prevention and combating corruption", plans to hold a public discussion of the results of an internal analysis of corruption risks on Mai 2, 2025.In this regard, all interested persons are kindly requested to take part in this event at 11:00 a.m. on Mai 2, 2025 at 21a N.Nazarbayev Ave., Kokshetau (assembly hall) or via the ZOOM platform.​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Those who wish to participate, as well as to receive a ZOOM link, can contact by phone 8/7162/72-11-78 , 87025251924.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/983647?lang=kk

Riga, April 24, 2025 - Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan Dauren Karipov met with Andis Purs, Director General of the State Forest Service of Latvia.During the meeting, the parties exchanged proposals to intensify Kazakh-Latvian co-operation in the field of forestry. Particular attention was paid to the use of Latvian experience in forest reproduction based on advanced technologies, as well as in combating forest fires.In this regard, the parties considered the possibility of exchanging expert delegations in the near future.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riga/press/news/details/983089?lang=kk

If you have any questions, you can contact the Education Department at 54-36-14.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/983093?lang=kk

Hereby, the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as the Ministry), in accordance with paragraph 3 of Article 15-6 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Electric Power Industry”, announces a tender in 2025 for the construction of generating units being put into operation again (hereinafter referred to as the tender) under the project for the construction of a condensing power plant in the city of Ekibastuz (Solnechny settlement), with a capacity of 2,640 MW producing electric energy based on solid fuels and invites potential investors to participate in this tender.The start time for accepting applications for participation in the tender for the construction of generating units being put into operation again (hereinafter referred to as the application for participation in the tender) is 09:00 am on April 25, 2025, Astana time, the closing time for accepting applications for participation in the tender is - 03:00 pm May 12, 2025 Astana time.The tender is conducted in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On the Electric Power Industry” and the “Rules of the tender for the construction of generating plants, newly commissioned” approved by Decree of the Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated February 20, 2015, № 110 (registered in the Register of State Registration of Regulatory Legal Acts under № 10535) (hereinafter referred to as the Rules).Tender documentation for the construction of generating units being put into operation again, on the basis of which the tender is carried out, is published on the Internet resource of the Ministry at the link (https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/documents/details/832524?lang=ru).Applications for participation in the tender are submitted in accordance with the Rules and delivered to the address:Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana, Kabanbay Batyr Ave. 19, Block A, Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Contacts: 8 (7172) 78 97 37, 8 702 335 44 48                8 (7172) 78 97 53, 8 708 758 72 87Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/983103?lang=kk

   On April 24, 2025, employees of the Department of Regulation and Control over the activities of bailiffs held a career guidance meeting with students of Kostanay Regional University.   In the format of a live question-and-answer dialogue, they talked about the profession of a bailiff - his tasks, responsibilities and role in ensuring the enforcement of court decisions. The students participated in the dialogue with interest, asked questions and received detailed answers.   Also, within the framework of the "Law and Order" narrative, the department's specialists provided explanations aimed at developing students' understanding of the importance of legal and ethical norms.  The purpose of the event is to form young people's ideas about the law as a value, to develop the skills to behave in accordance with moral norms, rules of conduct and ethics. Press ServiceDepartment of JusticeKostanay region  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet-kst/press/news/details/983120?lang=kk

"With the participation of Akim of the district Berik Sarmenbayev, an event was held within the framework of the Republican environmental campaign" "Clean Kazakhstan""." Chairman of the district maslikhat Yerzhan Azhikenov, deputy of the regional maslikhat Zhumabek Embergenov, chairman of the Council of Veterans Musa Keldibayev, veteran of culture Zhantemir Aisin, residents of the district and volunteers took an active part in the improvement event. -Within the framework of the Environmental Action "clean Kazakhstan", initiated by the head of state Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, landscaping and sanitation works are being carried out in the country, in the Syr region and in the district. Nature protection is a common task for all of us. Our wise people say, "if you cut one Willow, sow ten." Planting trees is a good tradition that goes from father to son. Every seedling planted today will become a shady garden tomorrow, and residents will benefit, - said Berik Abdygapparovich. The event of planting trees was organized on the site "Parasat" in the district center, landscaping and sanitary cleaning were carried out. The head of the district called on residents to contribute to the improvement of their native land.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-syrdarya/press/news/details/983125?lang=kk

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A festive event "Kitap – an inexhaustible treasure", dedicated to the "National Book Day", was held in the Rukhaniyat center with the participation of the akim of the district Berik Sarmenbayev. The meeting was attended by Chairman of the district maslikhat Azhan Azhikenov, Chairman of the Council of Veterans Musa Keldibayev, deputy of the regional maslikhat Zhumabek Embergenov, Candidate of Philology, head of the Department of Kazakh Language and Literature and Journalism of the Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University Gabit Tuyakbayev, poet aityker, "Honorary" citizen of the Syrdarya region Nurmat Mansur, veterans and public activists, librarians and readers are related. During the event, various educational activities aimed at promoting spiritual values were organized. Book exhibitions and corners dedicated to masterpieces of national literature and world classics were presented to the public. The festive program continued with a solemn event. The head of the district congratulated the residents and readers of the district on the "National Book Day", noting that the book is an invaluable asset, and noted the spiritual and cognitive significance of this day. - A book is a collection of not only knowledge, but also the minds and experiences of mankind, a true testimony of history. This day is a significant holiday that celebrates the role of books in society and elevates knowledge and reason. Akhmet Baitursynovich, the teacher of the nation, noted that "a book is the key to understanding the past, the path to the future." Therefore, an inexhaustible treasure is the key to the upbringing of a conscious generation and the perfection of the country's future. On the initiative of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich Tokayev, the "National Book Day" is being celebrated for the first time this year. Our president said, "First of all, we must teach young people to read. Then we will become a nation of mass book reading. The short way to becoming a visionary nation is to read." With the support of Nurlybek Mashbekovich Nalibayev, the head of the region, bright initiatives are being implemented in the Syr region. Rukhaniyat centers have grown in all districts, modern and night libraries have started operating. All conditions have been created here for readers. "A book is a golden treasure," Berik Abdigapparovich said. On the eve of the celebration of the "National Book Day", the holder of the order of "Kurmet", "Madeniyet Kayratkeri", an "Honorary" citizen of the Syrdarya and Zhalagash districts, the famous children's poet Seyfulla Ospan presented 2000 books from his personal book fund to the district library. Gabit Tuyakbayev, Head of the Department of Kazakh Language, Literature and Journalism of the Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University, congratulated the participants of the meeting on a significant date and presented the Amanat of S. Ospan to the district library. Tuyakbayev noted that it is only through the formation of a reading culture among the younger generation that one can navigate into a bright future. The akim of the district thanked ardaktyk akyn on behalf of the people of the district for his compassion for his native land. At the end of the solemn meeting, librarians and active readers were presented with a "Letter of Thanks" from the akim of the district for their services in popularizing the culture of reading.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-syrdarya/press/news/details/983144?lang=kk

Dear taxpayers, In order to ensure the speed and transparency of border crossing, we inform you about the launch of the CarGoRuqsat electronic queue system at the checkpoint.: Raw since May 19, 2025. It should be noted that the electronic queue booking system has already been implemented at the Aksai, Zhenibek, Orda, and Shagan automobile checkpoints and is showing positive results. The electronic queue system was created and maintained by domestic developers and specialists of the online booking service "CarGoRuqsat" JSC "Information and Accounting Center" of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan with the full participation of the state. The service is implemented on the basis of the Qoldau digital platform.kz and is free. The task of the CarGoRuqsat electronic queue system is to provide carriers with the opportunity to pre-book queues and automate the verification of necessary documents in information systems. This ensures the efficiency and transparency of border crossing, helps to prevent congestion of trucks, and allows the state revenue authorities to automatically apply a risk management system. Carriers planning to leave the territory of Kazakhstan through the Syrym automobile checkpoint need to book a place in the electronic queue using the CarGoRuqsat application.To do this, follow the ttps link://cgr.qoldau.kz/ru/start, register and log in to the CarGoRuqsat app, select a checkpoint, specify the date and time of the border crossing and fill in the details of the driver and vehicle. (After the application is approved, it is necessary to arrive at the border checkpoint on time.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zko/press/news/details/983158?lang=kk

Skopje, April 22, 2025 – Kazakhstan Ambassador Satybaldy Burshakov met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of North Macedonia Timcho Mucunski. During the meeting, the parties discussed the agenda of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.Ambassador Burshakov informed the Minister about the preparations for the participation of the North Macedonia’s delegation in the upcoming Astana International Forum to be held on May 29-30, 2025.During the negotiations, the Kazakh diplomat suggested the Macedonian side to accelerate the consideration of bilateral agreements, as well as to intensify trade and economic ties, cultural and humanitarian cooperation.In his turn, Minister Mucunski noted the importance of the bilateral agenda, while expressing his readiness for active cooperation, including facilitating official visits.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-skopje/press/news/details/983179?lang=kk

Currently, there are cases when individual entrepreneurs refuse to accept non-cash payments, demanding payment in cash for goods sold (services rendered). Refusal to accept non–cash payments is illegal and violates consumer rights, since the provisions of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Payments and Payment Systems" provide for various payment methods - by bank card, QR payment or cash (Article 25). Administrative liability is provided for the refusal of entrepreneurs to accept payments using payment cards: a warning for the first time, and a fine of 40 MCI (157,280 tenge) in case of repeated violation (Article 194 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Kazakhstan). It is necessary to contact the state revenue authorities about the facts of refusal to accept non-cash payments, and you can also submit an application with a mandatory attachment of supporting documents through the e-Otinish portal. When selling goods or providing services, entrepreneurs are required to issue a fiscal receipt to the buyer. Failure to issue a fiscal check also entails administrative liability: a warning, and in case of repeated violation – a fine in the amount of 20 to 40 MCI (Article 284 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Kazakhstan). Department of Explanatory Work and Contact Center State Duma of the Pavlodar regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/983184?lang=kk

Today, the CarGoRuqsat system is already successfully operating on the border with China, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and the Russian Federation. Since its launch, more than 200,000 trucks have used the system at 24 checkpoints on the Kazakh-Russian border, which clearly demonstrates its relevance and effectiveness. Taking into account the positive results, in April-May of this year it is planned to connect CarGoRuqsat at 4 large automobile checkpoints on the border with the Russian Federation: Zhana Zhol (North Kazakhstan region), Kairak (Kostanay region), Syrym (West Kazakhstan region), Zhaysan (Aktobe region). More detailed ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd/press/news/details/982544?lang=ruSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/983208?lang=kk

On April 23, 2025, the Department of State Revenue in Almaty took part in the "Tax Forum - 2025", organized in a dialogue format with representatives of small and medium-sized businesses in Kazakhstan. The event was organized by Ekaterina Kim, Director of the Association of Taxes of Kazakhstan. The forum was attended by entrepreneurs, tax consultants, representatives of government agencies and financial organizations.The speakers on topical issues of taxation were: Maxim Baryshev, Anastasia Makova, Dmitry Kazantsev, Aizhan Balakesheva and other experts.The Department of State Revenue in Almaty was represented by the head of the Desk Monitoring Department of the Desk Monitoring Department Talgat D.T. and the Acting Head of the Audit Department No. 5 of the Audit Department Kuanyshbekov D.T., who highlighted the issues of desk control and tax audits, answering numerous questions from participants.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-almaty/press/news/details/983238?lang=kk