February 28, 2026 is the last day for submitting a notification on the application of the CPR.Starting from January 1, 2026, Kazakhstan has only three special tax regimes (SSRS):• for the self-employed;• based on a simplified declaration;• for peasant and farm enterprises., Who needs to submit a notification?Taxpayers planning to apply the tax assessment based on a simplified declaration must submit a notification on the applicable tax regime no later than February 28, 2026.If the notification is not submitted within the prescribed period, the taxpayer is automatically transferred to the generally established taxation procedure with the start date of January 1, 2026.________________________________________, Notification submission methods:• through the Taxpayer's Office;• via the e-Salyq Business mobile app;• in the UGD at the location;• through bank applications.________________________________________⚠ AdvancedOn March 1, 2026, the tax authorities will automatically remove taxpayers who applied in 2025 from registration as sole proprietors.:• Patent-based SNR;• SNR using a special mobile application.The date of de-registration will be January 1, 2026.At the same time, the right to apply for de-registration on your own remains until March 1, 2026.De-registration is not performed if the taxpayer has submitted a notification on the application of a different tax regime.For the self-employed, the date on which the first receipt is generated in the e-Salyq Business mobile application is recognized as the start date of the application.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-karaganda/press/news/details/1170375?lang=kk

On February 25, a press conference was held at the venue of the Regional Communications Service of the East Kazakhstan region on the topic: “Results of the Department of State Revenues for East Kazakhstan Region in the provision of public services and execution of the revenue side of the state budget for 2025. Innovations in tax audits and transition to special tax regimes”.During the event, the results of the Department of State Revenues for East Kazakhstan Region for 2025 were summarized.Deputy Head of the Department, Sairankan Kabysh, informed media representatives about the implementation of the 2025 state budget revenue plan, the outcomes of public service delivery, as well as amendments introduced to tax legislation regarding tax audits and the application of special tax regimes.Deputy Head Dinmukhamed Zhumanov presented information on new developments in the field of customs administration. In his speech, he outlined the results of fulfilling the plan for customs duties and tax revenues for 2025 and elaborated on the work carried out in the areas of currency and export control, as well as VAT administration within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union.According to representatives of the Department, during the reporting period priority attention was given to improving the quality and accessibility of public services, optimizing service delivery timelines, and introducing digital solutions into operational processes. The measures taken ensured the timely and full receipt of taxes and other mandatory payments into the budget.At the conclusion of the meeting, Department representatives answered journalists’ questions and provided clarifications on current issues of tax legislation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1170376?lang=kk

On February 25-28, 2026, Akmola region, Sandyktau district will host the RK Sports Tourism Championship in the discipline of tourist all-around (ski tourism) and the stage of the RK Cup in TM. (further competitions). The purpose of the event is to develop and popularize the tourist all-around and sports tourism, improve the tactical and technical skills of participants, identify the country's strongest tourists, attract students to systematic tourism activities, and form the Kazakhstan national team in the tourist all-around and sports tourism. 17 teams of 140 participants from Kokshetau, Akmola region, Astana, North Kazakhstan region, West Kazakhstan region, Karaganda region, Abai region, Zhetisu region, Aktobe region, Zerendinsky district will take part in the competition. Sports tourism is one of the promising and developing areas in tourism, which combines sports, as well as a wide variety of types of recreation and physical activity of a person. Participants included in the application who have access to a medical institution are allowed to participate in the competition. The team must have a uniform sports uniform. The delegation consists of 8 people, of whom 3 are boys + 1 is a girl, 2 are reserve participants, 1 is a representative, 1 is a TM judge. Age groups of participants: Boys: born in 2012 and younger; Juniors: born in 2008 - 2011; Adults: born in 2007 and older. The team competition includes three sports distances: personal-team, technical, and cross-country. The result of a team in a ski tourism technique race is determined by the sum of the time it takes to complete the race and the penalty time on the stages. All winners will be awarded valuable prizes. Competition program: 02/25 - Arrival of the judging panel, arrival of the teams. until 21.00 - the work of the mandate commission 20.00 - GSK meeting 26.02 09.30 - Start of the "Personal" race 14.00 - Starts at the Technical distance 19.00 – Opening of the competition. 27.02 10.00 a.m. - Distance starts. "Cross-hiking" 15.00 – Distance starts. "Technical" 28.02 - Standby time. 14.00 – closing of the competition, departure of the teams.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-tourism/press/news/details/1170438?lang=kk

 The State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan informs about the procedure for issuing a document confirming tax residency of the Kyrgyz Republic.Since 2025, the State Tax Service under the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic has been issuing a tax residency document mainly in electronic format. At the same time, the option to obtain the document in paper form remains available.The electronic document contains a QR code that allows access to the official information resource and verification of the posted version of the document.Verification of the authenticity of the electronic document via the QR code is available throughout the entire period of its publication on the official resource, which is 6 years.Subject to the availability of authenticity verification, such an electronic document may be used as confirmation of tax residency for the purposes of applying provisions of international treaty.Taxpayers are advised, when submitting a electronic document, to verify its validity using the available verification tools.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd/press/news/details/1170368?lang=kk

The Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan defines a list of income of a non-resident that is recognized as income from sources in the Republic of Kazakhstan.Thus, in accordance with the Tax Code, income of a non-resident from sources in the Republic of Kazakhstan includes, among other things, income derived from the performance of works and the provision of services within the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Income from sources in the Republic of Kazakhstan of a non-resident legal entity whose activities do not result in the formation of a permanent establishment in the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter, for the purposes of this chapter, referred to as a "non-resident") is subject to corporate income tax at source without deductions.At the same time, income of a non-resident from the provision of freight forwarding (transport and forwarding) services is subject to taxation at the source of payment at a rate of 20 percent.If a contract with a non-resident contains provisions for the performance or rendering of various types of work or services within and outside the Republic of Kazakhstan, the procedure for calculating and withholding income tax at source established by this article shall apply to each type of work or service separately. Each stage of work performed or services rendered by a non-resident within a single production and technological cycle shall be considered a separate type of work or service for the purposes of calculating and withholding income tax at source from the non-resident's income.In this case the total amount of the non-resident's income under the above-mentioned contract must be reasonably distributed between income received from the performance of work or the provision of services within and outside the Republic of Kazakhstan.For the purposes of applying the provisions of this paragraph, a non-resident shall be required to provide the recipient of services with copies of accounting documentation executed in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and/or a foreign state, confirming the distribution of the total amount of the non-resident's income into income received from the performance of work and the provision of services in the Republic of Kazakhstan and income received from the performance of work and provision of services outside its territory. In the absence of such distribution or in the event of an unjustified distribution of the non-resident's income, resulting in an understatement of the amount of the non-resident's income taxable in the Republic of Kazakhstan in accordance with the provisions of this article, the total amount of the non-resident's income received under the above-mentioned contract from the performance of work and the provision of services both in the Republic of Kazakhstan and abroad shall be subject to taxation.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd/press/news/details/1170342?lang=kk

On February 25, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Lebanon, Rasul Zhumaly, took part in a panel discussion among foreign policy experts held at one of Lebanon’s leading higher education institutions – the American University of Science and Technology.During the meeting, which focused on the topics “The Language of Diplomacy” and “The Role of Media in Politics,” the Ambassador spoke about Kazakhstan’s diplomatic achievements in foreign policy and provided substantive answers to questions from participating experts and university students. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-beirut/press/news/details/1170359?lang=kk

Шымкентте аса қауіпті жұқпалы аурулардың алдын алу мәселесі талқыландыШымкент қалалық Денсаулық сақтау басқармасының ұйымдастыруымен аса қауіпті жұқпалы аурулардың алдын алу және санитариялық-эпидемиологиялық қауіпсіздікті қамтамасыз етуге арналған ведомствоаралық жиын өтті.Күн тәртібінде қаладағы эпидемиологиялық ахуал, аса қауіпті инфекциялар мен туберкулез бойынша жағдай, сондай-ақ ветеринариялық және дезинфекциялық іс-шаралардың орындалу барысы қаралды.Жиында:🔹 Қалалық жұқпалы аурулар ауруханасының бас дәрігері Ережепов Бақтығали Аюбайұлы инфекциялық төсек-орын қорының дайындығы мен профилактикалық жұмыстар туралы баяндады.🔹 Шымкент қаласының санитариялық-эпидемиологиялық бақылау департаментінің басшысы Серманизов Талғат Құттыбайұлы қаладағы аса қауіпті инфекциялар мен туберкулез бойынша эпидемиологиялық жағдайға тоқталды.🔹 Ауыл шаруашылығы және ветеринария басқармасының басшысы Мекамбаев Талғат Тойлыбайұлы эпизоотиялық ахуал және жануарларды вакцинациялау шаралары туралы ақпарат берді.🔹 Ұлттық сараптама орталығы филиалының Түркістан облысы бойынша дезинфекция орталығы директорының міндетін атқарушы Сапарова Сауле Муслімқызы Конго-Қырым геморрагиялық қызбасына қарсы жүргізілген жұмыстар жөнінде баяндады.Жиын қорытындысы бойынша:✔ Халық арасында ақпараттық-түсіндіру жұмыстарын күшейту;✔ Күдікті науқастар мен байланыста болған адамдарды толық медициналық бақылаумен қамту;✔ Конго-Қырым геморрагиялық қызбасына қарсы профилактикалық және емдік шараларды толық қамтамасыз ету;✔ Инфекция ошақтарында залалсыздандыру жұмыстарын сапалы жүргізу;✔ Ветеринариялық және дезинфекциялық қызметтердің үйлесімді жұмысын қамтамасыз ету жөнінде нақты тапсырмалар берілді.Санитариялық-эпидемиологиялық қауіпсіздікті нығайту бағытындағы жұмыстар жалғасуда.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent-auyal-zharuazhalyk/press/news/details/1170308?lang=kk

ШЫМКЕНТТІҢ АУЫЛ ШАРУАШЫЛЫҒЫ: ӨНІМДІЛІКТІ АРТТЫРУ ЖӘНЕ ИНВЕСТИЦИЯЛЫҚ ЖОБАЛАРБүгін Шымкент қаласының Өңірлік коммуникациялар қызметі ақпарат алаңында өткен брифингте Шымкент қаласының ауыл шаруашылығы және ветеринария басқармасы басшысының орынбасары – Тоғай Жәнібек төмендегідей мәлімдеме жасады.2025 жылы Шымкент қаласында ауыл шаруашылығы саласында тұрақты даму байқалды. Жалпы өнім көлемі жоспардан асып, 58,2 млрд теңгеге жетті. 2026 жылы да өсім күтіліп, жалпы өнім көлемі 59,1 млрд теңге деңгейінде болады деп болжануда.Биыл 21,1 мың гектар жерге дақылдар егілді, ал болжам бойынша 81 мың тонна өнім жиналады деп күтілуде. Егіс алқаптарының құрылымы келесідей: дәнді дақылдар – 6,4 мың га, майлы дақылдар – 3,0 мың га, көкөніс-бақша – 1,8 мың га, мал азығы – 9,9 мың га.Мал шаруашылығы да тұрақты өсім көрсетті: ет – 7,6 мың тонна, сүт – 70,2 мың тонна, жұмыртқа – 242,6 млн дана. 2026 жылы бұл көрсеткіштердің одан әрі артуы жоспарланған.Импорт алмастыру және инвестициялық жобалар белсенді іске асырылуда. 2025 жылы жаңа сүтті өңдеу кәсіпорындары іске қосылып, бұрынғы өндірістер кеңейтілді. Сонымен қатар, Alsera KZ компаниясының 40 гектарлық жылыжай кешені пайдалануға беріліп, алғашқы өнім алынды. Мәртөбе тұрғын алабында Fabe Agro компаниясының 144 гектарлық жаңа жылыжай кешенінің құрылысы басталып, жылына 36 мың тонна көкөніс өнімін өндіру жоспарлануда, сондай-ақ 1 000 жаңа жұмыс орны ашылады.Шымкент қаласы аграрлық салаға тартылған инвестициялар бойынша көшбасшы мәртебесіне ие болып, өңірде негізгі капиталға салынған инвестиция көлемі бойынша жоғары көрсеткіштерге қол жеткізді. Бұл аграрлық өндірістің жаңғыруына және өңдеуші сектордың дамуына айтарлықтай серпін берді.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent-auyal-zharuazhalyk/press/news/details/1170268?lang=kk

АЗЫҚ-ТҮЛІК ҚАУІПСІЗДІГІ ЖӘНЕ ВЕТЕРИНАРЛЫҚ ТҰРАҚТЫЛЫҚ2025 жылы қалада әлеуметтік маңызы бар азық-түлік тауарларының бағасын тұрақтандыру және халықты сапалы өніммен қамтамасыз ету бағытында жүйелі жұмыстар жүргізілді. Азық-түлік тауарларының тізімі 31 атауға дейін кеңейтіліп, олардың баға өсімін болдырмау үшін сауда желілері мен өндірушілермен келісімшарттар жасалды.Халыққа қолжетімділікті арттыру мақсатында 16 «Бақша» әлеуметтік павильоны ашылып, қаланың әртүрлі аудандарында апта сайын тұрақты азық-түлік жәрмеңкелері ұйымдастырылды. 2025 жылы 353 жәрмеңке өткізілсе, 2026 жылдың басынан бері 55 жәрмеңке өткізілді.Бағаны қадағалау шаралары аясында кәсіпкерлік субъектілердің қызметі талданып, шекті сауда үстемесін асыра пайдалану фактілері бойынша әкімшілік жауапкершілікке тартылды. Сонымен қатар, нарықтағы делдалдық әрекеттер анықталып, шектелді.Ветеринариялық іс-шаралар да белсенді жүргізілді: 10 түрлі жұқпалы ауруға қарсы 1,19 млн вакцина егілді, 227 776 қан сынамасы алынып, зерттелді. Энзоотиялық ауруларға қарсы көктем және күз айларында малдарға өңдеу жүргізілді, сондай-ақ парктер, гүлзарлар, өзен жағалаулары мен қоқыс алаңдары залалсыздандырылды.Қала аумағында 48 мыңға жуық қаңғыбас ит пен мысық ауланып, стерилизация жүргізілді. Жыл басынан бері 7 мың бас ит ауланған.Аталған шаралар тұрғындарды сапалы азық-түлікпен қамтамасыз етуге, санитарлық тұрақтылықты сақтауға және мал шаруашылығының эпизоотиялық қауіпсіздігін қамтамасыз етуге бағытталған.Бұл туралы бүгін Шымкент қаласының ауыл шаруашылығы және ветеринария басқармасы басшысының орынбасары – Тоғай Жәнібек мәлімдеді.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent-auyal-zharuazhalyk/press/news/details/1170274?lang=kk

Samara District Akim Serik Zhenisov held a public reception to discuss personal matters. During the meeting, residents raised a number of socially significant issues related to regional development and improving quality of life.Housing remains one of the most pressing issues. Systematic work is underway in this area in collaboration with Otbasy Bank. Large-scale housing construction is planned for the next few years, which will gradually reduce social tensions and make consistent progress in resolving the housing issue.Furthermore, requests for land leases for private farming, livestock grazing, and entrepreneurial development are increasingly being received. According to the Akim, this trend demonstrates the population's desire for economic activity, strengthening the local economy, and creating stable sources of income. Such initiatives will be supported under current legislation.All raised issues have been monitored. Their review and implementation will be ensured with the participation of relevant agencies in accordance with established legal procedures.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-samar/press/news/details/1170279?lang=kk

The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Morocco, Saulekul Saylaukyzy, met with Mohamed Belhadj, Director of the Department of Economic Diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Abroad.S. Saylaukyzy congratulated Belhadj on his appointment as Director of the Department, wishing him success in his future responsible work, and spoke about the large-scale constitutional reforms in Kazakhstan. The Moroccan diplomat noted that he had heard many stories about Kazakhstan's achievements and praised the country's ongoing political and economic reforms.The parties compared notes and discussed the implementation of agreements reached during the official visits of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan and the Chairman of the Majilis of the Kazakh Parliament to Rabat in 2025, as well as the promotion of joint projects in digitalization, tourism, construction, transport, and logistics.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-rabat/press/news/details/1170291?lang=kk

A Mobile Phone Was Attempted to Be Smuggled to a Detainee Inside a Loaf of Bread in the East Kazakhstan RegionA 22-year-old resident of Ust-Kamenogorsk attempted to smuggle a smartphone into a pre-trial detention center by hiding it inside a food parcel. He intended to pass the phone to a detainee friend for personal use within the facility. The smartphone, concealed inside a loaf of bread, was discovered during an inspection by facility staff. The prohibited item was confiscated by the officers.“An administrative offense case was initiated against the citizen, who had been previously warned by facility staff about the prohibition on bringing and handing over banned items to convicted or detained individuals,” commented the official representative of the department, Saltanat Dauletbek.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ps/press/news/details/1170168?lang=kk

Vienna, 25 February 2026 – In the Austrian city of Graz, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the Kazakh Scientific and Clinical Center of Cardiac Surgery and Transplantology and Sunlas Holding, a leading Austrian provider of healthcare and social services specializing in emergency medicine, surgery, neurology, orthopedics, psychiatry, and outpatient rehabilitation.The parties agreed to develop a long-term partnership aimed at improving the quality of medical care, expanding educational and scientific cooperation, and exchanging best practices.The signing of the Memorandum marks an important step in strengthening international medical cooperation and creates additional opportunities for introducing modern treatment standards, training specialists, and developing healthcare systems based on the best European practices.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-vienna/press/news/details/1170183?lang=kk

Ljubljana, February 24, 2026 – As part of the further strengthening of bilateral cooperation, Ambassador Altay Abibullayev held a meeting with the Director General of the Directorate of International Law and Protection of Interests of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia, Mr. Marko Rakovec.During the talks, the parties discussed a wide range of issues of consular cooperation and contractual and legal cooperation. Special attention was paid to preparations for the first bilateral consular consultations, which are intended to become a regular coordination mechanism for the protection of the rights and legitimate interests of citizens of the two countries.The parties also discussed the prospects for concluding agreements on readmission, extradition, and legal assistance in civil and criminal matters. The Slovenian side expressed its readiness to provide draft model agreements for further consideration by the Kazakh side.It was emphasized that Slovenia is a member of the Schengen area and participates in the formation of a unified visa policy of the European Union, which gives additional importance to the bilateral dialogue in the consular sphere.In addition, the issues of expanding the network of Honorary Consuls of the Republic of Kazakhstan in such cities as Rogaška Slatina, Novo-Mesto and Koper were considered.Following the meeting, the parties confirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening consular and legal cooperation and developing the legal framework of bilateral relations. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-ljubljana/press/news/details/1170205?lang=kk

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In the Nauryzym district, an initiative by the Youth Resource Center involving volunteers took place, called the "Snow Landing" campaign. The event was timed to coincide with the official opening of the Year of Volunteers.During the campaign, it was officially announced that 2026 has been proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly as the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development (IVY 2026), with Kazakhstan being the initiator of this proposal. This decision aims to enhance the role of volunteer activities in society, develop civic engagement, and support good deeds for the benefit of the country.Following the official opening of the Year of Volunteers, the youth proceeded to provide practical assistance. As part of the campaign, volunteers visited the Dobrovolsky family, who live alone, as well as the home of Zh. Zhumasheva, where they offered social support. Specifically, they cleared the yards of snow, chopped firewood, brought in coal, and helped organize winter fuel supplies.The "Snow Landing" campaign is not just a one-day event. It is a vivid example of respect for the older generation, showing care and responsibility. Such initiatives contribute to fostering a culture of mutual assistance in society and increasing the social activity of youth.The youth of the Nauryzym district intend to continue actively participating in charitable and social projects aimed at the benefit of society.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1170039?lang=kk

Entrepreneurs can receive up to 200 million tenge in financing, a subsidy of up to 40% of the interest rate, and a guarantee from the Damu Fund of up to 85% if collateral is insufficient.Training, consulting, and infrastructure support for starting and expanding a business are also available.📞 For detailed information, please contact the Damu Fund regional branch in Kostanay Oblast at the following address: Kostanay, Al-Farabi Ave. 65, STI Kostanay Business Center, 2nd floor, office 209. Tel. 8 (7142) 990-305 or call 1408.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-mendykarin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1170019?lang=kk

On February 25, 2026, Ambassador-at-Large – Head of the Representative Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Almaty Zhanibek Abdrashov participated and delivered a congratulatory speech at a cultural event on the occasion of the «Lantern» Festival, as part of the celebration of the Chinese New Year - the «Chunjie» Spring Festival, organized by the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Almaty. In his speech, Zh. Abdrashov highlighted the dynamic development of multifaceted relations between Kazakhstan and China, built on a foundation of unbreakable friendship and extensive cooperation. Concluding his remarks, the Ambassador-at-Large wished the people of China happiness, prosperity, and success.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-almaty/press/news/details/1170021?lang=kk

Violations of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of ensuring measurement uniformity have been identified at one of the dental clinics in the city of Semey. The violations were established based on the results of an inspection of compliance with mandatory requirements in the provision of medical services. The control measures were carried out by the Department of the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the Abai region, together with the bodies of the Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan. It was established that measuring instruments that had not undergone mandatory verification in the prescribed manner were used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The use of unverified measuring instruments is a violation of the requirements of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan on measurement uniformity. In the healthcare sector, the use of verified measuring instruments is mandatory, as their accuracy directly affects the health and safety of patients. «In medical practice, measurement accuracy directly affects the health and safety of patients. Measuring instruments are used in calculating dosages of medications and anesthesia, monitoring patient condition, and operating medical equipment. The use of unverified devices can lead to unreliable results and create risks for the quality and safety of the medical care provided», noted Zhanna Yessenbekova, Chairperson of the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology. Furthermore, there have been cases of adverse outcomes in the provision of dental care in the Republic of Kazakhstan, including in the city of Astana, which served as the basis for conducting inspection measures and strengthening control in this area. Based on the results of reviewing the inspection materials, the organization has been held administratively liable. An administrative fine of 696,325 tenge has been imposed on the entity.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti-ktrm/press/news/details/1169990?lang=kk

Tehran, February 25, 2026 – The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ontalap Onalbayev, met with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran – Head of the Center for Political and International Studies of the Iranian MFA, Saeid Khatibzadeh.During the meeting, the parties discussed the implementation of the agreements reached by the Heads of State following the official visit of the President of Iran, Masud Pezeshkian to Astana on December 10–11, 2025. In particular, special attention was paid to the organization of an exhibition of historical documents and manuscripts.The Kazakh diplomat informed his counterpart about the decision of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to hold a national referendum on March 15, 2026, on the adoption of a new Constitution. The key provisions of the draft Constitution were presented, emphasizing that the constitutional reform is aimed at further modernizing the country’s political system, enhancing the efficiency of public administration, and strengthening democratic institutions.In his turn, S. Khatibzadeh noted that he highly appreciates the political, socio-economic and cultural reforms successfully implemented in Kazakhstan under the leadership of President K.Tokayev as an important process ensuring the country’s sustainable and dynamic development.He also expressed confidence that the large-scale and substantive transformations underway in Kazakh society will provide additional impetus to the expansion of bilateral cooperation and elevate Kazakhstan–Iran partnership to a new level.At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their readiness to continue close cooperation on issues of mutual interest. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-tehran/press/news/details/1169894?lang=kk