Beijing, July 16, 2025 – The annual consultations of the information services of the foreign ministries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states were held at the SCO Headquarters. The event was attended by Aibek Smadiyarov, Chairman of the Committee of International Information of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.During the consultations, representatives of the SCO Secretariat summarized the outcomes of information-related activities over the past year. The participants exchanged views on the accumulated experience in implementing joint projects, emphasizing the importance of transparency and promptness in disseminating official materials.Chairman Smadiyarov noted that “coordination of content and synchronization of key messages help strengthen trust within the Organization and build a unified information front in the international arena.” He also expressed special gratitude to the Chinese side and the SCO Secretariat for the excellent organization of the event and the creation of a constructive platform to strengthen information cooperation.The Chinese side presented an overview of media initiatives undertaken during its current chairmanship of the SCO, as well as the plan for media coverage of the upcoming SCO Summit in Tianjin. Heads of relevant departments of the foreign ministries of the member states of the Organization took part in the discussion, proposing the introduction of new multimedia formats and enhancement of the SCO’s presence on digital platforms.The Kazakh diplomat emphasized the need to actively involve young journalists and bloggers in the SCO’s information agenda, stressing that this would help expand the audience and foster lasting interest in the Organization’s activities among the youth.In addition, the participants exchanged views on key areas of information interaction. Special attention was paid to the joint support of the principles of the “Shanghai Spirit” and the fight against disinformation in the region.At the conclusion of the meeting, the participants signed the protocol of the consultations and underlined that such meetings of the information services serve as an important platform for developing coordinated approaches to covering key foreign policy events and further strengthening the Organization’s unified information space. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1035782?lang=kk

16 July, Baar - Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Switzerland Kairat Sarzhanov visited Glencore's headquarters and met with the CEO Gary Nagle, as well as senior staff of the international trading company's Nickel-Zinc Department.During the meeting, the parties discussed Glencore's current activities at its industrial sites in East Kazakhstan, Akmola and Ulytau regions of Kazakhstan, and plans to modernize production facilities and implement the best sustainable practices in the mining industry. Particular focus was given to utilizing Glencore's technological expertise and Kazakhstan's interest in the exploration of rare earth metals.The management of the Swiss company confirmed its interest in further development of joint projects, as well as its commitment to environmental, social and governance sustainability principles (ESG). Glencore has been present in Kazakhstan since 1997, being the majority shareholder of the mining and metallurgical company Kazzinc and a notable foreign investor. As a member of the Foreign Investors Council under the President of Kazakhstan, Glencore makes proposals for the development of the mining industry.In 2024, Glencore was ranked 24th in the Fortune 500 global rating and 6th among the largest foreign companies in Kazakhstan in terms of tax payments to the budget.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-bern/press/news/details/1035789?lang=kk

On the 302nd kilometer of the Ust-Kamenogorsk – Altai – Ulken Naryn- Rakhmanovskie Klyuchi highway, near the village of Ornek, KazAvtoZhol, together with the district akimat and with the sponsorship of the District Sustainable Development Fund, installed a modern modular sanitary unit.📌On an area of 48 m2 there are: cabins for men, women and people with disabilities; 🔹mother and child room; 🔹prayer hall;,shopping corner.An individual entrepreneur, a resident of the village of Belkaragai, provides services at the outlet.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-katon-karagay/press/news/details/1035791?lang=kk

Astana, July 16, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov held a meeting with Gellért Jászai, Chairman of the Board of Directors of 4iG Plc. and Ambassador of Hungary responsible for the development of international business relations, as well as with Otto Iván Róna, Ambassador of Hungary to Kazakhstan.During the negotiations, prospects for expanding Kazakhstan-Hungary investment cooperation were discussed, with a focus on joint projects in the fields of digitalization, telecommunications, satellite technologies, and geospatial services.Deputy Minister Kuantyrov emphasized the particular importance of applying 4iG’s advanced technological solutions to achieve Kazakhstan’s strategic goals in digitalizing the economy and unlocking the country’s space potential.“Kazakhstan is interested in attracting technological investors and developing high-tech industries. I am confident that the potential for cooperation with 4iG can be realized both within the framework of space programs and through the transfer of advanced telecommunications and IT solutions,” he noted.Chairman Jászai emphasized the company’s interest in developing cooperation with Kazakh partners in the fields of satellite technologies and geospatial services. He noted that the signing of the Memorandum with JSC “NC Kazakhstan Gharysh Sapary” marked an important step toward strengthening the strategic partnership and opens up new opportunities for the implementation of joint projects in the fields of digitalization and space.During the visit of the 4iG Plc. delegation, meetings were also held with representatives of relevant government agencies, during which prospects for practical cooperation and the implementation of joint initiatives in the technological sphere were discussed.4iG Plc. is one of the largest Hungarian holdings in the fields of ICT, telecommunications, and space technologies, employing over 8,000 people and comprising 28 subsidiary companies. It is actively implementing large-scale projects in the fields of digitalization and satellite communications, consolidating Hungary’s key telecommunications assets under the One brand. In 2023, 4iG was recognized with an award from the Budapest Stock Exchange for its achievements in development, and in 2025, the company began construction of the country’s first space technology manufacturing center.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/invest/press/news/details/1035892?lang=kk

Astana, July 15, 2025 – First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Akan Rakhmetullin held a meeting with the Governor of Hiroshima Prefecture (Japan) Hidehiko Yuzaki, who arrived in Astana on a working visit.During the meeting, the interlocutors exchanged views on the current agenda of the global nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation regime, including Kazakhstan’s successful chairmanship of the second session of the Preparatory Committee for the Eleventh Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (Geneva, 2024), as well as events held in observance of the International Day against Nuclear Tests, celebrated on August 29.Governor Yuzaki briefed on the activities and international humanitarian initiatives of the “Hiroshima Organization for Global Peace” and expressed interest in implementing joint events on multilateral platforms.The parties paid particular attention to efforts aimed at supporting victims of nuclear use and testing, and advancing environmental remediation in regions affected by the use and testing of nuclear weapons.As part of his first visit to Kazakhstan, Governor Yuzaki also plans to visit Abai region, which is expected to give new impetus to cooperation between the two regions, as well as the former Semipalatinsk Test Site – as a symbol of shared commitment to peace, nuclear disarmament, and the Sustainable Development Goals. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1035769?lang=kk

Istanbul, July 16, 2025 – The Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), Yerkebulan Sapiyev, presented his letter of credence to the Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States, Kubanychbek Omuraliev.During the meeting, H.E. Sapiyev expressed Kazakhstan’s intention to comprehensively develop cooperation with the OTS and emphasized the country's readiness to make a consistent contribution to strengthening unity and mutually beneficial partnership in the Turkic world.The Secretary General of the OTS, H.E. Omuraliev, expressed gratitude to Kazakhstan for fırst Permanent Representative and noted that Permanent Representatives would provide momentum to the institutional development of the organization.At the end of the meeting, both parties confirmed their intention to work together to strengthen cooperation among Turkic states, based on shared values and strategic interests.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-ankara/press/news/details/1035755?lang=kk

The «Single Digital Window» service is now available in the eGov Business mobile application. This feature offers users new ways to interact with KTZ JSC conveniently and effectively regarding logistics services. The main purpose of the service is to enhance the quality of logistics services. The Single Digital Window enables users to manage contracts and obtain analytical data on their transactions using a variety of digital tools. Users can also send requests to a call center or via social media. In addition, customers can now not only easily request services, but also track the status of their shipments in real time and leave feedback on the quality of the service. To get the service, the user needs to:log in to the eGov Business mobile app and go to the «Services» section;select the service of KTZ JSC;  get acquainted with the functionality of the service.The introduction of the new functionality is an important step in improving the efficiency of logistics processes. KTZ JSC services are now available on a single platform, offering users a faster and more convenient experience. The new service was implemented thanks to the cooperation of the Public Services Committee of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, National Information Technologies JSC and KTZ JSC.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-selinograd/press/news/details/1035699?lang=kk

Islamabad, July 16, 2025 – Ambassador of Republic of Kazakhstan to Pakistan Y.Kistafin held a meeting with the Executive Director of the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS), Dr. Mohammad Nafees Zakaria.During the talks, the parties discussed in detail promising areas of cooperation between Kazakhstan and the Organization, outlining plans for further expansion of interaction.Dr. Zakaria expressed his readiness to provide a wide range of trainings, educational seminars in various specialties, available laboratories, including in the field of nanotechnology, and to demonstrate the developed IT solutions.Considering the significant scientific achievements of Kazakhstan, the head of COMSATS also proposed holding one of the Organization’s events in Kazakhstan.For his part, Ambassador Y.Kistafin supported the announced initiatives, spoke about the work carried out by the Embassy, highly appreciating the contribution of Dr. Zakaria to the revitalization of COMSATS activities, and emphasizing the special importance of developing cooperation in the field of science and technology, including strengthening ties between scientific institutions and scientists of the Organization’s member countries.As a result of negotiations, it was agreed to strengthen interaction between the Embassy and COMSATS to promote mutually beneficial cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-islamabad/press/news/details/1035653?lang=kk

The online stage of the agricultural census is taking place in Kazakhstan from August 1 to August 31.Participation is mandatory for:legal entities and sole proprietors,peasant/farm farms,owners of private subsidiary farms. You can complete the census on the website: sanaq.gov.kz Contact center: 1446 (around the clock) From September 20 to October 20, the offline stage of interviewing will begin.The census is conducted by the Bureau of National Statistics. The data obtained will be used for the development of the agricultural sector and state support for agricultural producers.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1035658?lang=kk

In accordance with the order of the Deputy Chairman of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market dated July 16, 2025 №Б-184, «Amaranth Capital» JSC was issued a license to conduct banking operations in foreign currency dated July 16, 2025 № 3.4.4.In accordance with the order of the Deputy Chairman of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market dated July 16, 2025 №Б-185, «Centras Securities» JSC was issued a license to conduct banking operations in foreign currency dated July 16, 2025 № 3.4.5.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ardfm/press/news/details/1035647?lang=kk

Dear taxpayers!The State Revenue Committee is conducting a phased launch of a new "Integrated Tax Administration System" (ISNA), including a new ISNA Taxpayer Cabinet (ISNA KNP). Starting from August 25, 2025, the following documents are available for submission in the Taxpayer's Office:1. A tax application for obtaining a certificate on the amounts of income received from sources in the Republic of Kazakhstan and taxes withheld (paid);2. Tax statement on suspension (extension, renewal) of tax reporting;3. The taxpayer's (tax agent's) tax statement on the revocation of tax reporting;4. A tax statement for the refund of value-added tax paid on goods, works, and services purchased at the expense of the grant;5. A tax statement confirming the accuracy of the amounts of excess value added tax.ДTo enter the new ISNA Taxpayer Account, follow the link https://knp.kgd.gov.kz .Instructions for working with documents and functionality are available in the Support – Help – Reference information section of KNP ISNA.If you have any questions, you can contact the support service: 1. by e-mail knpsd@ecc.kz 2. By phone 8(7172)73 55 11 and +7(705) 956 53 71.Please note that due to the launch of the functionality in the ISNA KNP, the possibility of submitting these forms through the old KNP and SONO will be blocked.    Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1056804?lang=kk

An anti-drug campaign was held at the "Zhuldyz" summer children's camp in Merki district under the slogan "A future without drugs!" The event was jointly organized by the Drug Crime Prevention Department of the Zhambyl region and the Education Department of the regional akimat. A rich program of sports, art, and useful knowledge brought together dozens of children. A volleyball match between boys and girls, as well as a football tournament among boys, were held on the camp grounds. A drawing competition was also organized on the riverbank. The educational part of the campaign continued with a lecture in a yurt. Here, children discussed important topics about choosing a healthy lifestyle and the harm of drugs, asked questions to experts, and shared their thoughts. The children got acquainted with Kazakh traditions, played the dombra, and performed. Source of information: https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/qriim/press/news/details/1035548

Today, a working meeting with deputies of the Mazhilis was held at the Atomic Energy Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan. During the meeting, the deputies were acquainted with the activities of the Agency and the current progress of the nuclear power plant construction project. In his opening remarks, the Chairman of the Agency, A.M. Satkaliyev, noted that the development of nuclear energy is an important part of the sustainable growth of the country's economy. "The construction of a nuclear power plant is not just the construction of an energy facility. It is the launch of a nuclear cluster that will create new jobs, attract investment, and give impetus to the development of science, education, mechanical engineering, and other sectors of the economy," said A.M. Satkaliyev. During the meeting, the Agency's main areas of activity were presented, plans for the construction of the first nuclear power plant, regulatory and legal regulation, personnel training, and the development of relevant infrastructure were discussed. The question-and-answer session discussed the prospects for building a second nuclear power plant, the development of the country's nuclear industry, the localization of production and the participation of domestic enterprises in the needs of nuclear power plants, as well as the Agency's legislative initiatives. The deputies expressed their readiness to support all projects and initiatives of the Agency. Interaction in this direction will continue within the framework of legislative support and public control. Source of information: https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/atom-energiyasy/press/news/details/1030139

Declaring 2025 the "Year of Working Professions" is an important decision made in line with the strategic direction of the country's development. Working professions are the main force that lays the economic foundation of our country, driving forward production and social infrastructure. The prosperity of such important sectors as construction, energy, industry, and agriculture is the result of the high-quality work of professionals in these areas. Today, the introduction of modern technologies and innovative solutions into production requires the advancement of working professions to a new level. Every citizen can support this initiative and contribute to its successful implementation. Promoting working professions is the path to a stable and bright future for our country. This is a concrete step towards providing young people with professional guidance, increasing their confidence in the future, and raising the prestige of working people in society. Developing working-class professions is a noble initiative that will advance not only the economy, but also society as a whole, and allow us to take a firm step into the future. #WorkingYear #Hodrabochikhprofessioniy

Dear taxpayers! The State Revenue Committee is conducting a phased launch of the new “Integrated System of Tax Administration” (ISNA), including the new ISNA Taxpayer Cabinet (ISNA TC).Beginning July 16, 2025, the following forms will be available for submission in the Taxpayer Cabinet:Corporate income tax and excess profits tax returns (FNO 150.00);Individual income tax return (FNO 240.00);Declaration on royalty, on production bonus, on the share of the Republic of Kazakhstan on production sharing, on additional payment of a subsoil user operating under a production sharing agreement (contract) (FNO 500.00);Calculation of amounts of current payments of payment for the use of land plots (FNO 851.00);Declaration on payment for digital mining (FNO 880.00);Declaration for unified land tax payers (FNO 920.00).To enter the new ISNA Taxpayer's Cabinet, please follow the link https://knp.kgd.gov.kz.Instructions for working with documents and functionality are available in the Support - Help - Help section of the ISNA Taxpayer's Cabinet.In case of any questions you can contact the support service:to the e-mail address knpsd@ecc.kzby phone 8(7172)73 55 11 and +7(705) 956 53 71;using the contact form in the Support - Feedback section of the ISNA KNP.Please note that due to the launch of the functionality in the ISNA KNP, the ability to submit the above forms through the old KNP and SONO will be blocked.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1035480?lang=kk

The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan has published Passports of activities and budget programs of the Administrator of Budget programs of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2026-2028 for public discussion in the "Open Budgets" section of the E-Government portal.The Activity Passport of the administrator of budget programs 211 Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2026-2028 can be found by clicking on the linkhttps://budget.egov.kz/material/material?id=3921718&govAgencyId=7508531 The Passport of the budget program 001 of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2026-2028 can be found by clicking on the linkhttps://budget.egov.kz/material/material?id=3921736&govAgencyId=7508531 The passport of the budget program 003 of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2026-2028 can be found by clicking on the linkhttps://budget.egov.kz/material/material?id=3921746&govAgencyId=7508531 The passport of the budget program 061 of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2026-2028 can be found by clicking on the linkhttps://budget.egov.kz/material/material?id=3921897&govAgencyId=7508531 The passport of the budget program 090 of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2026-2028 can be found by clicking on the linkhttps://budget.egov.kz/material/material?id=3921900&govAgencyId=7508531Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1035484?lang=kk

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Kazakhstan strengthens the internationalization of the system of technical and vocational educationAs part of the strategy of internationalization of the technical and vocational education system in Kazakhstan, 10 key international initiatives are being implemented aimed at improving the quality of personnel training and integrating domestic colleges into the global educational space, the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kamysty-klochkov/press/news/details/1035432?lang=kk

Digital transformation small sharuashylygynda – productkttyn tolyk kadagalanuy 2025 years 8 years Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenovtin tоragаlygymen otken Үkimet otyrysynda mal sharuashylygyn digits zhuyege koshіru maselelerі karaldy. Minister Zhaslan Madiev pen Aidarbek Saparov saladagy zhurgizilip zhatkan reformalar turaly bayandady. Bul shara veterinary baqylaudy kusheitu, vakkalaau tiіmdіlіgіn artyru zhane mala ónimderіnіn export shygaryluyn kamtamasyz etu ushіn ote magizdy kadam boldy Kazakhstan is small sany 9.6 million hectares of land. Osygan Baylanysty Ukimet budget 160 billion tenge bolu arkyly damuda zhyldamdatudy maksat etude En basty natizhesi – onimnің throughs (ainalmals) kadagaluny. Barlyk small qozgalysy, veterinary qyzmetter, vaccinalau, export and import of zhaily small meter biryngay digital platform engіzіletіn boldy. Prime Minister barlyk onirlerde 1 karashaga deyin derekterin tolyk zhanartyluyn zhane derekter basen verifikatsiya laudy mindettedi. Zhaslan Madiyev pen Trend.az mәlіmeti boyynsha, digital technology zhuyede AI technology komegimen mal tirshіlіgіn kadagalau, aurulardy aldyn alu, pashalardy drondarmen baqylau engizilude. Bul - "precision livestock farming" (nakty mal sharuashylygy) dep atalatyn alemdik tendensionny in Kazakhstan zhuzege asyrylyp zhatkanyn bildiredi. 2023–2024 zhyldard and small sharuashylygynda reformalar zhurgizildi. Agrarian Kenester, Veterinary Aktiyalar, Subsidyalar Zhane Infrakurylym Salyngan. Wasps kezende memlekettik koldau 120 billion – 140 billion tenge deyin boldy. Bіrak onіmdіlіk pen exporttyk potential alі tolyk ashylgan zhok. 2025 zhylgy reformalar bul reformalardy digits turgydan sauyktyruga bagyttalgan, yagni buryngy practitioners digits ne gizde arі tiіmdi zhangyrtuga umtylady. Mysaly, 2022-2023 zhyldary AI na negіzdelgen sonak zhobalar ush aimakta iske kosyldy, bіrak scale thousand kaldy. ètken aptadag shishimder boyynsha digit zhuyenі 100% engіzu mіndetteldі. This is why it's important. Eger ukіmet tapsyrmalary tolyk oryndalsa, Kazakhstan 2025 zhyldan bastap small sharuashylygy salasynda tolyk tsiflangan baqylau zhuyesіn engіzgen Ortalyk Asiadagy algashky elderdin biri boladas. Bul — veterinarian qauіpsіzdіktі kusheytyp kana koymay, shetelge export kolemin arttyruga, sonday-ak tutynushylardyn onimge degen senіmіn nizhaytuga mүmkindik beredi. Sonymen qatar, end-to-end traceability yktimal. 2025 zhylgy 9 shilde otken Үkimet otyrysy mal sharuashylygy salasyndagy digits transformation bastamasy retinde tarikhi manizga ie. Buryngy reformalar – subsidyalar, infrakurylym, kenester – digits in some places kurylyp, tiimdilik pen export aleueti kusheytilip otyr. Bul kazakhstannyn agroenergerkasіp keshenіn zhana dengeyge shygaryp, auyldyk onirlerdin damuyn, tehnologiya zhanaruyna zhol ashady. Ball of the ball – agricultural economy men digits dәuіrdіn үylesіmdi damuynѣ nakty korіnіsі. Tilshi Togzhan Gabidinova

We mourn the passing of an outstanding person — Nina Amirovna Kayupova, a legend of Kazakhstani medicine and one of the founders of the Scientific Center of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Perinatology. An exceptional doctor, scientist, educator, and public figure, Nina Amirovna stood at the origins of the modern obstetric and gynecological service in Kazakhstan. She made a significant contribution to the development of the maternity hospital in the Altay district, which today functions as a perinatal center equipped with the most advanced medical technology. Nina Amirovna leaves behind a rich legacy in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. Her work and kindness will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and appreciated her. Our deepest condolences to her family and loved ones.Eternal memory to a great person.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/altay-maslihat/press/news/details/1035302?lang=kk