"In celebration of National Book Day on April 23rd, the nationwide campaign '10 Books I Have Read' was announced. The goal of the campaign is to promote a culture of mass reading in society and to encourage every citizen to read books.To set an example for the younger generation, the Bastaushi village library supported this campaign and decided to highlight one of its regular readers. A native of Bastaushi village, our elder Kulbagi Yerzhanova, remains a devoted reader at 84 years old and has read a vast number of works.Speaking of the books she has read since the beginning of this year, it is worth noting the twelve-volume collection by Kabdesh Zhumadilov. Additionally, as part of the 'One Country — One Book' campaign, she read his two-volume novel 'Tagdyr' ('Fate'). Kulbagi-apai shared the story's content, emphasizing its educational and moral value for the youth and the importance of honoring one's native land. Such examples are aimed at expanding the historical horizons of readers and increasing respect for the history of their country."Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-samar-bastaushy/press/news/details/1208817?lang=kk

Date: May 2, 2026Location: Topolevka village, Sarkan district, «Zhongar-Alatau» State National Nature ParkOn May 2, 2026, one of the most spectacular natural events of spring will take place in the Zhetysu Region – the «Sivers Apple Blossom» Festival. This is an important event dedicated to a rare and extraordinary natural phenomenon.The event will be held on the territory of the «Zhongar-Alatau» State National Natural Park, in the picturesque surroundings of Topolevka village in the Sarkan district. This location was not chosen by chance: it is here that one of the largest groves of the wild Sivers apple tree in the world is found. This species is considered the ancestor of all cultivated apple varieties on Earth. According to scientists, approximately 48% of the global natural population of this unique apple tree is concentrated in the Zhetysu region.Once a year, for just a few weeks in spring, the mountain slopes are covered with delicate white and pink blossoms, transforming the valleys into breathtaking natural landscapes. During this period, thousands of tourists, photographers, and travelers visit the region to witness this rare natural phenomenon, learn its history, and experience the festival atmosphere.The festival brings together representatives of the tourism industry, environmentalists, scientists, media professionals, travel bloggers, artisans, cultural figures, as well as students and nature enthusiasts. The event serves as a platform for the development of eco-tourism, the preservation of natural heritage, and the international promotion of the region.The event is included in Kazakhstan’s national calendar of official events, highlighting its significance and tourist appeal.This year’s festival will offer a special atmosphere for guests. Headliners — Bayansulu and Kuandyk Rakhym — will take the stage and present a vibrant concert program against the backdrop of blooming mountains.Festival program includes:Panoramic views of blooming Sivers apple orchards;Plein air painting competition;Cultural events;National sports games;Handicraft exhibitions and master classes;Concert and entertainment programs.The «Sivers Apple Blossom» Festival is an opportunity to witness one of Kazakhstan’s most beautiful natural phenomenon, spend in the mountains surrounded by fresh air, get closer to national culture, and experience unforgettable impressions.Zhetysu invites you to get closer to a living legend of nature!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-hanoi/press/news/details/1208822?lang=kk

The State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan announces the adoption of Decision No. 34 of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission dated March 17, 2026 “On Amendments to the Procedure for Filling Out Passenger Customs Declarations and Performing Customs Operations Related to Changes (Additions) to Information Declared in Passenger Customs Declarations.” In accordance with the aforementioned Decision: 🗓️ Effective April 19, 2026 (30 calendar days after the date of official publication—March 19, 2026), it will be mandatory to include IMEI codes in the passenger customs declaration when individuals import: ✔️smartphones;✔️ mobile phones;✔️tablets with cellular connectivity. 📍 The IMEI code must be entered in the appropriate field of the declaration. 📄 The remaining provisions of the Decision regarding the indication of address codes will take effect on April 1, 2027. 🔄 Please take these changes into account when moving goods across the customs border of the Eurasian Economic Union.   Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1208839?lang=kk

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“Unified Accumulative Pension Fund” Joint Stock Company (UAPF, the Fund) presents a report on the management of pension assets by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NBRK) and investment portfolio managers (IPMs) on its website enpf.kz in the section “Statistics and Analytics – Investment Management of Pension Assets”. The total volume of pension assets under the management of the NBRK and IPMs as of April 1, 2026 amounted to KZT 26,811.26 billion. As of that date, the pension assets of the UAPF under the trust management of the NBRK, formed from mandatory pension contributions (MPC), mandatory occupational pension contributions (MOPC), and voluntary pension contributions (VPC), amounted to approximately KZT 25,760.59 billion[1]. The volume of pension assets formed from employer mandatory pension contributions (EMPC) under the trust management of the NBRK amounted to KZT 948.86 billion.Pension assets under the management of IPMs amounted to KZT 101.81 billion. Investment Portfolio of Pension Assets under the Management of the NBRK The National Bank, acting as the trustee manager of UAPF pension assets, implements a balanced investment policy by investing in various types of financial instruments and diversifying the portfolio by currencies, countries, sectors, and issuers.According to the information provided by the National Bank, the main investment allocations of pension assets formed from mandatory pension contributions, mandatory occupational pension contributions, and voluntary pension contributions as of April 1, 2026 are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 42.74%, bonds of quasi-governmental companies – 9.26%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 2.58%, equities and depositary receipts of Kazakhstani issuers – 2.42%, deposits with the NBRK – 2.09%, government securities of foreign countries – 1.42%, and international financial organizations (IFOs) – 1.14%.A total of 35.23% of assets is invested within the framework of index management. This approach involves constructing an investment portfolio aligned with a benchmark portfolio, which represents a set of securities reflecting the strategic objectives of the investor. The return on the benchmark portfolio serves as a measure for evaluating management performance. Benchmark portfolios are based on indices developed and tracked by leading global financial institutions or by the NBRK. Index-based asset management is carried out by the NBRK both independently and with the involvement of foreign asset management companies in specific areas, including sub-portfolios of bonds from developed and emerging markets, as well as corporate bonds and equities.The investment portfolio by currency denomination of financial instruments acquired using MPC, MOPC, and VPC as of April 1, 2026 is as follows: investments in the national currency account for 61.09%, while investments in US dollars account for 38.91% of the pension assets portfolio.As a result of investment activities, income in the form of interest on securities, including income from placed deposits and reverse repo transactions, amounted to KZT 549.32 billion, income from market revaluation of securities amounted to KZT 94.12 billion, and other income amounted to KZT 0.48 billion. The market revaluation of securities invested in foreign currency, as well as assets under external management, including exchange rate revaluation effects, resulted in a negative value.The accrued investment income for the last 12 months from April 2025 to March 2026 amounted to approximately KZT 2.49 trillion, with a return of 10.74% over this period.The investment directions of Employer Mandatory Pension Contributions (EMPC) as of April 1, 2026 are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 93.84%, deposits with the NBRK – 6.15%, and cash on investment accounts – 0.01%.The investment portfolio formed from EMPC includes only financial instruments denominated in the national currency. Income in the form of interest on securities, including income from placed deposits and reverse repo transactions, amounted to KZT 30.65 billion. Market revaluation of securities contributed KZT 3.45 billion to contributors’ returns.The accrued investment income for the last 12 months from April 2025 to March 2026 amounted to approximately KZT 104.22 billion, with a return of 18.52% over the period.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments under the management of the NBRK, including issuers, as well as an overview of investment activities, is available on the official website of UAPF. Information on the portfolio structure of pension assets formed from EMPC is also available on enpf.kz. Investment Portfolio Managers The total amount of pension assets under the management of Investment Portfolio Managers (IPMs) amounts to KZT 101.81 billion.As of April 1, 2026, pension assets under the trust management of “Alatau City Invest” JSC amounted to KZT 16.33 billion.The company’s main investments include: units of Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) – 24.63%, shares and depositary receipts of Kazakhstani issuers – 16.80%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 12.49%, bonds of quasi-governmental organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 10.00%, corporate bonds of Kazakhstani issuers – 9.64%, repo transactions – 6.48%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 5.29%, international financial organizations (IFO) – 3.33%, and government securities of foreign countries – 1.90%.It should be noted that 56.12% of the portfolio is denominated in tenge, 42.86% in US dollars, and 1.02% in other currencies.The return on pension assets for the last 12 months from April 2025 to March 2026 amounted to 10.62%.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments under the management of “Alatau City Invest” JSC, including issuers, is available on the official website of UAPF. As of April 1, 2026, pension assets of the UAPF under the trust management of “Halyk Global Markets” JSC amounted to KZT 7.55 billion.The main investment allocations in the portfolio are as follows: equity instruments of foreign issuers (ETF units) – 22.93%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 16.53%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 11.44%, NBRK notes – 15.96%, bonds of quasi-governmental organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 11.68%, corporate bonds of Kazakhstani organizations – 6.79%, equities and depositary receipts issued by organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 4.15%, government securities issued by central governments of foreign states – 2.53%, and reverse repo transactions (up to 90 calendar days) – 2.07%.It should be noted that 63.95% of the portfolio is denominated in tenge, while 36.05% is denominated in US dollars.The return on pension assets for the last 12 months from April 2025 to March 2026 amounted to 10.54%.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments under the management of “Halyk Global Markets” JSC, including issuers, is available on the official website of UAPF. As of April 1, 2026, pension assets of the UAPF under the trust management of “BCC Invest” JSC amounted to KZT 13.08 billion.The main investment allocations include: bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 23.54%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 17.71%, bonds of quasi-governmental organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 14.12%, repo transactions – 11.17%, corporate bonds of Kazakhstani issuers – 9.62%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 6.25%, government securities of foreign countries – 5.45%, and equities and depositary receipts of Kazakhstani issuers – 5.93%.Investments in the national currency accounted for 66.59% of the portfolio, while investments in US dollars accounted for 33.41%.The return on pension assets for the last 12 months from April 2025 to March 2026 amounted to 9.01%.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments under the management of “BCC Invest” JSC, including issuers, is available on the official website of UAPF. As of April 1, 2026, pension assets of the UAPF under the trust management of “Centras Securities” JSC amounted to approximately KZT 7.19 billion.Investments in bonds of quasi-governmental organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan accounted for 21.35%, repo transactions – 16.62%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 14.45%, corporate bonds of Kazakhstani issuers – 14.29%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 9.10%, U.S. government securities – 5.98%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 4.93%, equities and depositary receipts of Kazakhstani issuers – 4.26%, and equities and depositary receipts of foreign issuers – 2.08%.Investments in the national currency accounted for 70.71% of the portfolio, while investments in US dollars accounted for 29.29%.The return on pension assets for the last 12 months from April 2025 to March 2026 amounted to 17.80%.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments under the management of “Centras Securities” JSC, including issuers, is available on the official website of UAPF. As of April 1, 2026, pension assets of the UAPF under the trust management of “Subsidiary of Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan “Halyk Finance” JSC amounted to KZT 57.66 billion.The main investment allocations in the portfolio structure are as follows: reverse repo transactions (up to 90 calendar days) – 17.23%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 14.96%, NBRK notes – 12.62%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 11.81%, units of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) – 8.08%, international financial organizations (IFOs) – 6.95%, corporate bonds of Kazakhstani issuers – 6.74%, bonds of quasi-governmental organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 5.36%, equities and depositary receipts of Kazakhstani issuers – 4.33%, and corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 3.28%.Investments in instruments denominated in the national currency accounted for 68.70% of the portfolio, while investments in US dollars accounted for 31.30%.The return on pension assets for the last 12 months from April 2025 to March 2026 amounted to 10.98%.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments under the management of “Subsidiary of Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan “Halyk Finance” JSC, including issuers, is available on the official website of UAPF.Since July 1, 2023, contributors are entitled to transfer up to 50% of their pension savings formed from mandatory pension contributions and mandatory occupational pension contributions to trust management with investment portfolio managers (IPMs), without taking into account the minimum sufficiency threshold, by independently selecting such a management company. Contributors who have voluntary pension savings may transfer up to 100% of these savings to IPMs.Since January 1, 2026, a system for evaluating the performance of Investment Portfolio Managers (IPMs) based on composite indices (Ki) has been implemented. A composite index is a type of benchmark that includes indices of national and global stock markets, ensuring an objective assessment of IPM performance while taking into account global economic trends and capital market conditions. Starting from 2026, IPMs carry out trust management of pension assets under a new approach that provides for the selection of one of three investment portfolios differing in risk level, return, and investment horizon. If the return on pension assets falls below the established minimum (composite benchmark), the IPM is required to compensate for the negative difference using its own capital. Thus, private asset managers are responsible for ensuring the preservation of savings through their own capital. It should be noted that since 2021, when the option to transfer pension savings to IPMs was introduced, all management companies have complied with the established regulatory requirements; therefore, no cases of compensation of the established difference have arisen.Pension savings under the trust management of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan are protected by a state guarantee of preservation not lower than the inflation rate at the time of eligibility for pension benefits. It should also be noted that the UAPF has launched a unified information online platform for the investment management of citizens’ pension assets – invest.enpf.kz. The platform consolidates all key information on Investment Portfolio Managers (IPMs) in a single digital space and ensures a systematic approach to providing data on investment activities.  The Unified Accumulative Pension Fund (UAPF) was established on August 22, 2013 on the basis of JSC “NPF “GNPF” JSC. The founder and sole 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 the UAPF’s pension assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with pension legislation, the UAPF is responsible for the collection of mandatory pension contributions, employer mandatory pension contributions, mandatory occupational pension contributions, and voluntary pension contributions, as well as the recording and accounting of voluntary pension contributions formed from unclaimed amounts of guarantee compensation on guaranteed deposits transferred by the organization responsible for mandatory deposit insurance in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Mandatory Guaranteeing of Deposits Placed in Second-Tier Banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan.” The Fund also ensures the implementation of pension benefit payments. In addition, the Fund carries out the accounting of target assets and target requirements, the recording and crediting of target savings (TS) to target savings accounts, the transfer of TS payments to beneficiaries’ bank accounts, and the accounting of TS reimbursements in accordance with the procedure determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the “National Fund – for Children” program. (For more details, please visit www.enpf.kz). [1] excluding funds held in pension contribution and benefit payment accountsSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-urzhar/press/news/details/1213287?lang=kk

23 April 2026, Astana. With the support of the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Montreal, Mr. Tetsuya Tanaka, Chief of ICAO’s Climate Change, spoke online as a panelist at the session “Regional Knowledge Exchange on Carbon Pricing and ETS Reform”, held within the Regional Ecological Summit (22-24 April 2026).In his remarks, Mr. Tanaka provided an overview of ICAO’s strategic objectives and ongoing work towards achieving carbon neutrality in aviation by 2050.He highlighted the importance of the environmental agenda and ecological protection issues. It was noted that aviation currently accounts for around 2% of global emissions, while the complexity of regulating aviation emissions is linked to their cross-border nature, as they are not confined to a single country.Special attention was given to the importance of States’ participation in CORSIA (Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation), an international ICAO mechanism for offsetting and reducing carbon emissions from international aviation.Mr. Tanaka also addressed the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), noting that its full global deployment would require approximately USD 3.3 trillion in investment.His presentation attracted strong interest from participants and stakeholders and helped draw additional attention to sustainable aviation development issues.ICAO’s participation in the Summit significantly enriched the discussions and contributed to strengthening dialogue on sustainable aviation development, carbon pricing mechanisms, and emissions trading systems.   Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kazakhstanicao/press/news/details/1208807?lang=kk

Chantilly, April 24–26, 2026 - Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the European Union Roman Vassilenko participated as an invited speaker in the 18th annual World Policy Conference, organized by the French Institute of International Relations (IFRI) under the theme “Between Fragmentation and Interdependence: Rethinking the Global Governance”.Speaking at the session “The European Union as a Strategic Partner: Perspectives from Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia”, the Kazakh diplomat highlighted the EU’s attractiveness as Kazakhstan’s largest trade and investment partner, noting the EU’s growing commitment to expanding engagement with Central Asia as a whole. In this context, he recalled the successful holding of the first-ever Central Asia – EU Summit in Samarkand (3-4 April 2025), which resulted in an agreement to elevate cooperation between the two regions to the level of a strategic partnership.Noting the complementarity, from Kazakhstan’s perspective, between the EU’s Global Gateway initiative and China’s Belt and Road project, the Ambassador pointed to the dynamic development and significant prospects for cooperation between Kazakhstan and the EU in the areas of transport and logistics (primarily, the expansion of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, or the Middle Corridor), critical raw materials, conventional and green energy, as well as research and innovation.It was emphasized that Kazakhstan, while pursuing a balanced and pragmatic foreign policy that takes into account its national interests, intends to continue developing its strategic partnership with the EU as one of its priority partners.“We have already come a long way in developing our relations, as evidenced by the conclusion of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between Kazakhstan and the EU, the activities of more than 4,000 European companies in our country, over 200 bln US dollars in EU investment into our economy, and the maintenance of an open and constructive dialogue between our leaders. The key to the further success of our cooperation lies in the effective and swift practical implementation of agreements to deepen cooperation in the priority areas on the basis of mutual respect and mutual benefit”, the Ambassador noted.In this context, R. Vassilenko stressed that the adoption of a new Constitution by the people of Kazakhstan sends a clear message to the international community, including the EU, of the country’s commitment to constructive engagement as a stable, self-confident, and predictable partner in responding to the regional and global challenges and in shaping the agenda of the future.The session also featured Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister of Georgia Lasha Darsalia, Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister of Armenia Vahan Kostanyan, and Senior Fellow at Harvard University’s Belfer Center Dmytro Kuleba (former Foreign Affairs Minister of Ukraine).The participants in the discussion examined the current transformation of the European Union amid geopolitical upheavals, the evolution of transatlantic relations, and Europe’s changing role in the world. The importance of maintaining the EU’s commitment to the principles of international law and the UN Charter was emphasized.Overall, alongside heads of leading think tanks and private companies from Europe, Asia, and North America, the Conference was attended by President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić, President of Rwanda Paul Kagame, President of the French Senate Gérard Larcher, as well as representatives of the governments of Romania, Poland, the UAE, Côte d’Ivoire, and other countries.During the Conference, considerable emphasis was placed on the role of middle powers across different continents in reforming and strengthening the UN system and in creating a new architecture of international relations. It was noted that the active engagement and interaction of such states, including Kazakhstan, could make a substantial contribution to resolving global contradictions and achieving global progress.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brussels/press/news/details/1208786?lang=kk

Today, on April 26, the city of Zhanaozen hosted the republican team-based national arts competition “Bes Asyl,” featuring performers from Mangystau Region and the city of Shymkent. The cultural event was attended by the First Deputy Akim of Mangystau Region, Askhat Oralov.This large-scale cultural event was organized at the initiative of the International Union of Aitys Akyns and Zhyrshy-Termeshi, with the support of the Mangystau Region Akimat and the AMANAT Party.The competition was held to promote national values outlined in the addresses of the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to foster the development of traditional arts, and to strengthen interregional cultural ties.The main objective of the event was to enhance the creative potential of aitys akyns and representatives of traditional arts, create opportunities for their professional development, and engage young people in national culture.As part of the competition, participants performed in various traditional aitys genres, including sure aitys, ture aitys, qaiym aitys, and aitys between young men and women. Additional performances included kyui, zhyr, terme, and traditional songs.In the team competition format, each team consisted of a team leader, four aitys akyns, as well as a termeshi, zhyrshy, traditional singer, kuishi, and presenter. Participants were evaluated based on their improvisational skills, depth of content, preservation of national traditions, and stage culture.The performances were judged by a distinguished panel of cultural and artistic figures, including Chairman of the International Union of Aitys Akyns and Zhyrshy-Termeshi Zhursin Erman, zhyrshy researcher Berik Zhusipov, poet Kalkaman Sarin, kuishi researcher Murat Abugazy, singer Serik Ospanov, poet-journalist Zhanarbek Ashimzhanov, and poet-expert Kopbosyn Omirzhan. The evening was hosted by poet and Deputy of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Amanzhol Altai.According to the results of the event, the aitys akyns of Mangystau Region secured victory and advanced to the next stage. Participants from both teams were awarded diplomas, cash prizes, and special honors from the organizers.It is noted that this project is aimed at reviving national art, supporting young talents, and promoting cultural cooperation between regions.Press Service of the Akim of Mangystau Region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimat-goroda-zhanaozen/press/news/details/1208776?lang=kk

Doha, 26 April 2026 – As part of his visit to the State of Qatar Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held meetings with the management of Qatari companies Power International Holding and Milaha.During the talks with Chairman of Power International Holding Moutaz Al-Khayyat, the parties reviewed prospects for the implementation of joint investment projects in the fields of energy and telecommunications. It was noted that gas processing, gas transportation, and electricity generation represent key areas of investment cooperation between Kazakhstan and Qatar. Minister Kosherbayev emphasized that the implementation of large-scale projects in these sectors would make a significant contribution to strengthening the country’s energy security.During the meeting with Chief Executive Officer of Milaha Fahad Saad Al-Qahtani, the parties discussed prospects for cooperation in the transport and logistics sector, including the development of multimodal transportation, expanded access to port infrastructure, and increased cargo transit through Kazakhstan’s ports on the Caspian Sea. The Minister highlighted Kazakhstan’s important role as a transcontinental trade and logistics hub, as well as the significance of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (Middle Corridor) in enhancing transport connectivity between Europe and Asia.Following the meetings, the parties reaffirmed their intention to continue intensifying bilateral cooperation and agreed to further develop dialogue on the implementation of promising investment and infrastructure projects.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-doha/press/news/details/1215306?lang=kk

The Kostanay region has joined a large-scale nationwide environmental campaign, held in the format of a teleconference with the participation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The initiative is being implemented as part of the nationwide program "Taza Kazakhstan" and is considered one of the key tools for shaping the country's modern environmental agenda.During the live broadcast, the Head of State outlined the strategic significance of the project, emphasizing its dual focus — practical improvement of territories and the formation of an environmental culture in society. According to the President, greening settlements is a long-term investment in the nation's health and a sustainable future.The central venue for the campaign in the region was the Triathlon Park in Kostanay — one of the focal points of the urban environment, where the environmental initiative gained the broadest public reach. Here, representatives of authorities, businesses, the volunteer movement, and city residents took part in tree planting. The work was led by the region's akim, Kumar Aksakalov. Among the participants were representatives of the industrial sector, including enterprises from the automotive industry and light industry, as well as agricultural producers."On the President's instructions, we in the region are not just holding campaigns, but building systematic work. 'Taza Kazakhstan' for us is about real results: clean streets, new trees, improved courtyards. We want the residents of the Kostanay region to see these changes every day and become part of these changes themselves," noted the head of the region.Residents of the region support environmental initiatives and note real changes."The city is indeed becoming cleaner and more comfortable. It's clear that the work is ongoing, not one-off: new trees are appearing, courtyards are being improved. I wish we ourselves would also treat what is being created with more care," shared Dana Tokzhanova, a resident of Kostanay.A symbolic yet practical result of the campaign was the planting of about 12 thousand trees in just one day. At the same time, as emphasized at the regional level, the key priority remains not only the scale of planting but also the subsequent systematic care of the green spaces.In a broader context, the region's environmental transformation is already showing tangible results. In 2024–2025, 40.3 billion tenge has been allocated for the implementation of specialized projects. During this period, over 400 public spaces have been improved, more than 250 children's and sports grounds have been created, about 600 unauthorized landfills have been eliminated, and over 1,250 dilapidated structures have been demolished. Concurrently, approximately 277 thousand trees have been planted, 1.3 thousand hectares of territories have been cleaned, and about 50 thousand tons of waste have been removed.Special emphasis has been placed on the development of public spaces as an element of a quality urban environment. The region has already established 80 such facilities, and in 2026, the implementation of another 25 projects is planned. Over the past three years, an additional 94 parks and squares have been created, significantly expanding the infrastructure for recreation and leisure.The comprehensive renewal also affects the housing stock. In the region, roof and facade repairs have been carried out on 180 apartment buildings. Plans include further planting of 77 thousand seedlings, roof and facade repairs for another 63 buildings, installation of 31 new children's and sports grounds, and continuation of work on demolishing dilapidated housing.The high involvement of the population and businesses confirms the sustainability of the emerging environmental culture: more than 105 thousand people and about 1.9 thousand enterprises participated in the sanitary measures.Thus, the implementation of the "Taza Kazakhstan" initiative in the Kostanay region goes beyond individual campaigns, forming a systematic approach to territorial development. It is not only about environmental changes but also about the transformation of the urban environment, improving the quality of life, and strengthening the region's long-term investment attractiveness.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1208764?lang=kk

Doha, April 26, 2026 – As part of an official visit to the State of Qatar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held talks with Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of the Kazakh-Qatari strategic partnership, with particular emphasis on further strengthening political dialogue, expanding trade, economic and investment cooperation, as well as deepening cultural and humanitarian ties.It was emphasized that active political dialogue at the highest and high levels continues to play a key role in advancing bilateral relations and ensuring the consistent implementation of the agreements reached.Special attention was paid to investment cooperation. The parties noted the importance of the timely and effective implementation of joint projects in priority sectors of mutual interest, including energy, telecommunications, digital technologies, agriculture, and transport and logistics, among others.“Qatar is a close and reliable partner for Kazakhstan in the Arab world. We highly value the existing level of political dialogue, the atmosphere of mutual trust, and the strategic nature of our bilateral relations,” said Minister Kosherbayev.In turn, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani commended the steady development of relations between Kazakhstan and Qatar, reaffirming Doha’s commitment to further strengthening the strategic partnership and advancing joint initiatives across key areas of bilateral cooperation.Particular attention was also given to cultural and humanitarian cooperation. The successful holding of the Days of Culture of Kazakhstan in Qatar in February this year was noted with satisfaction as an important contribution to enhancing mutual understanding and bringing the peoples of the two countries closer together.During the talks, the parties also noted the growth in mutual tourist flows and emphasized the importance of further developing direct air connectivity between Kazakhstan and Qatar.An in-depth exchange of views was held on pressing international and regional issues, particularly in the context of the current situation in the Middle East. Minister Kosherbayev reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s consistent position that all conflicts should be resolved exclusively through political and diplomatic means in accordance with the principles of international law and the UN Charter.In this context, the Minister emphasized that the Kazakh side welcomes the efforts of the Qatari leadership to promote peaceful dialogue aimed at restoring peace and stability in the region. He also noted Kazakhstan’s readiness to provide a platform for peace negotiations in Turkestan.The interlocutors underscored the importance of continued coordination within international and regional organizations, including the UN, the OIC, and the CICA, and confirmed the convergence of their approaches on key global and regional issues.Following the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening multifaceted Kazakh-Qatari cooperation, implementing joint projects, and giving new impetus to bilateral relations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-doha/press/news/details/1215312?lang=kk

Based on the results of comprehensive monitoring of the "Dina" wholesale market, facts of significant price inflation for socially important products by one of the individual entrepreneurs have been identified. Analysis of electronic invoices showed that trade markups on carrots, potatoes, and cabbage repeatedly exceeded permissible norms.Carrots: with a purchase price from farms in the Pavlodar region at 170 tenge/kg, the goods were resold with a markup of up to 35% (up to 230 tenge/kg).Potatoes: in February, a batch of over 30 tons was purchased in the Abai region at 150 tenge/kg. In March, these potatoes were sold in Ust-Kamenogorsk at prices ranging from 250 to 280 tenge/kg. The actual markup ranged from 70% to 86%.Cabbage: with a purchase from agricultural producers at 130 tenge/kg, sales were conducted at prices of 200–220 tenge/kg. The markup varied from 53% to 69%.These vegetables were subsequently sold to the public in "convenience" stores with an additional trade markup.Materials on these facts have already been reviewed at a meeting of the Regional Commission. Currently, materials are being prepared to register an unscheduled inspection regarding the individual entrepreneur. If violations are confirmed, the entrepreneur will be held administratively liable, and an order to reduce the price of vegetables will also be issued.The Department of Trade for the East Kazakhstan Region reminds: according to legislation, the maximum trade markup on socially important food products (SIFP) must not exceed 15%.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1208750?lang=kk

 Employees of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, led by Minister Arman Shakkaliyev, as well as heads and employees of subordinate organizations, took part in a community clean-up event within the framework of the environmental campaign "Taza Qazaqstan", which took place on April 25.About 200 employees participated in the event. Representatives of the ministry cleaned the area from Turkestan Street to the intersection with Orynbor and Syganak Streets."Taza Qazaqstan is a manifestation of every citizen's responsibility to society. Cleanliness should become a mandatory norm for each of us. Also, the cleanliness and comfort of the city we live in directly depend on us," noted Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliyev.#TazaQazaqstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1208749?lang=kk

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited the Alem.ai Artificial Intelligence Center, which provides opportunities for scientific research, educational programs, startup initiatives, and the implementation of applied solutions in the field of artificial intelligence.The projects implemented at the Center are aimed at introducing AI technologies into the public sector, business, and everyday life. Overall, the Center’s activities are designed to contribute to the implementation of the strategic course of the Head of State toward building a technologically advanced, modern, and competitive Kazakhstan.As part of the Head of State’s visit to the Alem.ai Artificial Intelligence Center, the Astana Smart City project was launched. This is a key initiative aimed at creating a next-generation intelligent urban infrastructure.During the presentation, Thomas Pramotedham, Chief Executive Officer of Presight, demonstrated a unified AI platform that integrates city data and systems in real time, as well as its practical applications for improving the efficiency of urban management.Kassym-Jomart Tokayev also took part in the launch of several educational initiatives. On the President’s instruction, the Tomorrow School artificial intelligence school was established in 2024 on the basis of Astana Hub. Its successful experience is now being scaled across the country.Via a video conference link, the Head of State launched the Tomorrow School network in 14 regions of Kazakhstan. Education at the school will be free of charge and available to citizens over the age of 18, including those taking their first steps in the field of information technology.Another educational platform, the TUMO Astana Center for Creative Technologies, is designed for teenagers aged 12 to 18 who wish to develop digital and creative skills.Training is provided in 11 technical and creative areas, including generative artificial intelligence, programming, game development, animation, 3D modeling, robotics, filmmaking, and digital music.The President was also presented with the concept of the AI Research University. According to Minister of Science and Higher Education Sayasat Nurbek, the research university will be based at Alem.ai.Students will be provided with access to Kazakhstan’s national artificial intelligence infrastructure, including alem.cloud, AlemLLM, and the resources of Astana Hub. The start of studies is scheduled for September 1, 2026.In an interactive format, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev launched the countdown to the international tournament “Games of the Future 2026.” The unique competition of phygital athletes will be held in Astana from July 29 to August 9.The Head of State was also shown Kazakhstan’s first cryptocurrency payment made using the domestic CryptoPay system. 07 May 2026 Newly Appointed Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the South of Korea presented Copies of Credentials25 April 2026 Astana AI Film Festival Opens Call for Submissions for International Competition25 April 2026 The «Sivers Apple Blossom» Festival – 202624 April 2026 Presidents of Central Asian Countries Adopt Declaration on Cooperation in Ecology and Sustainable Development18 April 2026 President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev participated in the Antalya Diplomatic ForumAll news  Social Media The single platform of government agenciesConstitution of the Republic of KazakhstanState of the Nation Address of the President of KazakhsSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-muscat/press/news/details/1219495?lang=kk

On April 24, the Head of State visited the Alem.ai center in Astana and launched several key projects as part of the Year of Digitalization and AI.Alem.ai (http://Alem.ai/) is a full-fledged ecosystem spread across eight floors, combining education, science, entrepreneurship, and public administration. It features an open space for all applicants, a creative technology center for teenagers, an AI school, a campus for startups, research laboratories, and even a "AI-Driven Government" situational center for smart governance of the country.This center is intended to become a "factory of ideas and innovations." Alem.ai is designed to train 10,000 people annually and launch up to 100 AI startups. The Head of State awarded the winners of the national "alem.ai battle" competition (held among Kazakhstani startups) and the AI Governance Cup competition among government agencies.The creation of the center is part of the President's consistently implemented strategy: from the Address on the AI era to specific tasks regarding infrastructure and personnel. Thanks to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's initiative, Kazakhstan is strengthening its position as a technological hub in Central Asia and preparing for global competition in the digital age. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-ankara/press/news/details/1208738?lang=kk

On April 20, 2026, in Vrnjačka Banja, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Serbia, Madi Atamkulov, paid a working visit to the city, where he took part in events held the FIDE World Youth Rapid and Blitz Championship.The Ambassador met with the Kazakh junior chess team and expressed support for the young athletes, highlighting each player's contribution to promoting the country’s image and reputation as a sporting nation, while particularly emphasizing the importance of developing intellectual sports.To mark the opening of the competition, the Ambassador made a symbolic first move, officially launching the tournament games.During the visit, a meeting was also held with the President of the Chess Federation of Serbia, Andrija Jorgić, during which the parties exchanged views on cooperation and sharing experience to further develop the sport.Mr. Jorgić expressed interest in organizing team matches between Kazakhstan and Serbia in the future.It was emphasized that mutual team visits contribute to strengthening friendly relations between Kazakhstan and Serbia.Following the tournament, the Kazakh team demonstrated a high level of preparation and achieved significant success, winning 21 medals, nine of which were gold.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-belgrad/press/news/details/1208733?lang=kk

✔️ The Head of State visited the Alem.ai center, where he got acquainted with key initiatives aimed at developing artificial intelligence, the digital economy and the country's modern educational ecosystem.▪️ The Alem.ai center serves as a platform for scientific research, educational programs, and startup initiatives, as well as for implementing applied AI solutions. The projects being carried out are focused on integrating artificial intelligence technologies into public administration, business, and everyday life, in line with Kazakhstan’s strategic course toward building a technologically advanced and competitive nation.➤ During the visit, special attention was given to educational initiatives, including the development of modern learning platforms for different age groups.▪️ One of these projects is the TUMO Astana Center for Creative Technologies. Founded in Armenia and successfully scaled internationally, TUMO is aimed at teenagers aged 12 to 18 and provides a unique opportunity to learn modern digital and creative skills free of charge.The educational program covers 11 areas, including:➤ generative artificial intelligence;➤ programming;➤ game development;➤ animation and 3D modeling;➤ robotics;➤ film and digital music.The TUMO model, which has already proven its effectiveness internationally, combines self-directed learning with hands-on labs, helping young people develop practical skills for the future.▪️ Another important area is the adult education system. Thus, on behalf of the President, the Tomorrow School of artificial intelligence has been created on the basis of the Astana Hub, which is being scaled throughout the country. In a teleconference format, the launch of the school network in 14 regions of Kazakhstan was announced, where education will be free and accessible to all citizens over the age of 18.▪️ During the visit, infrastructure projects were also presented, including the launch of “Astana Smart City,” a comprehensive urban management system based on a unified AI platform, as well as a concept for establishing a research university in the field of AI at Alem.ai.✨ Thus, the development of the TUMO Center for Creative Technologies in Kazakhstan is becoming an important part of the emerging ecosystem for training a new generation of professionals, combining creative education, technology, and practical skills. The project not only expands young people’s access to modern knowledge but also strengthens the country’s position in the global digital agenda.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-erevan/press/news/details/1210899?lang=kk

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Astana, 2026, April 24  - The Center offers opportunities for scientific research, educational programs, startup initiatives, and the development of applied solutions in the field of artificial intelligence. The projects being implemented are aimed at integrating AI technologies into the public sector, business, and everyday life. Overall, the Center’s activities are intended to support the implementation of the Head of State’s strategic course toward building a technologically advanced, modern, and competitive Kazakhstan. During the visit, the Head of State launched the Astana Smart City project – a key initiative focused on creating next-generation intelligent urban infrastructure. As part of the presentation, the CEO of Presight, Thomas Pramotedham, demonstrated a unified AI platform that integrates city data and systems in real time, as well as its practical applications for improving governance efficiency. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev also took part in the launch of several educational initiatives. On the President’s instructions, the Tomorrow School of artificial intelligence was established in 2024 at the Astana Hub, and its successful model is now being scaled nationwide. Via a teleconference, the Head of State launched a network of Tomorrow School branches across 14 regions. Education will be free of charge and accessible to citizens aged 18 and above, including those taking their first steps in the field of information technology. Another educational platform – the TUMO Astana Center for Creative Technologies – is aimed at teenagers aged 12 to 18 who wish to develop digital and creative skills. Training is provided across 11 technical and creative areas, including generative AI, programming, game development, animation, 3D modeling, robotics, filmmaking, and digital music. The President was also presented with the concept of an AI Research University. According to Minister of Science and Higher Education Sayasat Nurbek, the university will be based at Alem.ai. Students will have access to the national AI infrastructure, including alem.cloud, AlemLLM, and the resources of Astana Hub. The start of academic programs is scheduled for September 1, 2026. In an interactive format, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev also launched the countdown to the international tournament “Games of the Future 2026.” This unique phygital competition will take place in Astana from July 29 to August 9. The Head of State was also presented with Kazakhstan’s first cryptocurrency payment conducted using the domestic system CryptoPay.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brussels/press/news/details/1208785?lang=kk

Центр предоставляет возможности для научных исследований, образовательных программ, стартап-инициатив и осуществления прикладных решений в области искусственного интеллекта.Реализуемые проекты направлены на внедрение технологий ИИ в государственный сектор, бизнес и повседневную жизнь.В целом, деятельность Центра призвана способствовать реализации стратегического курса Главы государства на построение технологичного, современного и конкурентоспособного Казахстана.В рамках посещения Главой государства Центра искусственного интеллекта Alem.ai был запущен проект Astana Smart City. Это ключевая инициатива по созданию интеллектуальной городской инфраструктуры нового поколения.В ходе презентации генеральный директор Presight Томас Прамотедхам продемонстрировал единую AI-платформу, объединяющую данные и системы города в режиме реального времени, а также возможности их практического применения для повышения эффективности управления.Касым-Жомарт Токаев также принял участие в запуске ряда образовательных инициатив.По поручению Президента в 2024 году на базе Astana Hub была создана школа искусственного интеллекта Tomorrow School, успешный опыт которой сегодня масштабируется по всей стране.В формате телемоста Глава государства запустил сеть Tomorrow School в 14 регионах.Обучение здесь будет бесплатным и доступным гражданам старше 18 лет, включая тех, кто делает первые шаги в сфере информационных технологий.Еще одна образовательная площадка – Центр креативных технологий TUMO Astana – ориентирована на подростков от 12 до 18 лет, желающих освоить цифровые и творческие навыкиОбучение осуществляется по 11 техническим и креативным направлениям, включая генеративный искусственный интеллект, программирование, разработку игр, анимацию, 3D-моделирование, робототехнику, кинопроизводство и цифровую музыку.Президенту также была презентована концепция AI Research University.По словам министра науки и высшего образования Саясата Нурбека, исследовательский университет разместится на базе Alem.ai.Студентам будет обеспечен доступ к национальной инфраструктуре искусственного интеллекта, включая alem.cloud, AlemLLM и ресурсы Astana Hub.Начало обучения запланировано на 1 сентября 2026 года.Касым-Жомарт Токаев в интерактивном формате дал старт обратному отсчету до начала международного турнира «Игры будущего-2026»Уникальное состязание фиджитал-атлетов пройдет в Астане с 29 июля по 9 августа.Главе государства продемонстрировали первый в Казахстане платеж криптовалютой с использованием отечественной системы CryptoPay.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-minsk/press/news/details/1208663?lang=kk