The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Georgia, Malik Murzalin, met with the Minister of Justice of Georgia, Paata Salia.The parties discussed issues related to the current status of investigations and the further procedure for the extradition of citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan who are being prosecuted in criminal cases.The Ambassador also raised the issue of the return of national passports to the Embassy by persons who have acquired Georgian citizenship, in the context of the prohibition of dual citizenship established in Kazakhstan.The Georgian Minister of Justice shared his experience of socialising prisoners during their sentences and after their release.At the end of the meeting, the parties confirmed their readiness to provide the broadest possible legal assistance on a mutual basis.The meeting was attended by Deputy Minister of Justice of Georgia Beka Dzhamashvili, Head of the Special Penitentiary Service of Georgia Giorgi Pataridze and Head of the Consular Section of the Embassy Olzhas Ilyussizov.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-tbilisi/press/news/details/1128396?lang=kk

Responsible Public Service: Guidance for Civil Servants Entering Public Service for the First TimeToday, the Head of the District Akim’s Office and Ethics Commissioner, O. Bocharnikova, held a meeting with specialists who have entered public service for the first time.During the meeting, it was emphasized that the image of a civil servant is formed from the very first day of service and serves as the foundation of public trust.Within the framework of the dialogue platform, the following issues were discussed:✅ the provisions of the Code of Ethics for Civil Servants, where professionalism, modesty, and integrity are defined as key principles of daily professional activity;✅ requirements for appearance and business attire of civil servants as an essential element of professional culture and official ethics;✅ anti-corruption restrictions and prohibitions applicable to civil servants, including a categorical ban on participation in gambling and betting;✅ fundamental principles of work in the field of public procurement, with an emphasis on transparency of procedures and the inadmissibility of conflicts of interest at all stages;✅ provisions of the Administrative Procedural and Process-Related Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the procedure for reviewing citizens’ appeals, with a reminder that behind every appeal there is a specific life situation requiring timely and high-quality response.It was noted that holding such meetings contributes to the faster adaptation of young professionals and helps prevent legal and ethical mistakes at the initial stage of their professional careers.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-zhaksy/press/news/details/1128360?lang=kk

Serving society means responsibility and a client-oriented approachOn December 17, 2025, the Head of the Akim’s Office of the district and Ethics Commissioner O. Bocharnikova held a meeting in the format of a dialogue platform with the staff of the Department of Internal Policy, Culture, Language Development and Sports of the Zhaksy District.Employees of this sector play a key role in shaping the ideological and cultural environment of the district, as well as in engaging citizens in corruption prevention efforts.Key focus areas of the meeting:🔹 Anti-corruption discipline: restrictions related to public service were discussed in detail. The law is the same for everyone, and knowledge of its norms is our main safeguard.🔹 Ban on gambling: special attention was paid to the strict prohibition for civil servants to participate in gambling and betting. This is a fundamental issue of the image and integrity of a public servant.🔹 Responsibility of managers: the personal responsibility of senior managers for offenses committed by their subordinates was emphasized.🔹 Code of Ethics: standards of conduct that should serve as an internal guideline for every civil servant were reviewed once again.Our goal is not only to fulfill functional duties, but also to foster a high anti-corruption culture in the district. Public trust begins with honesty and openness.As a result of the meeting, recommendations were given to the staff to strengthen the principles of public service. I am confident that colleagues will adopt them as the basis of their daily work.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-zhaksy/press/news/details/1128363?lang=kk

Astana, December 18, 2025 – First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Ashikbayev received Dumitru Lipcanu, Acting Representative of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) for Central Asia, on the completion of his duties.Noting the active cooperation between Kazakhstan and UNHCR, the parties emphasized the significant progress in strengthening Kazakhstan’s legislation and institutional capacity to ensure the rights of refugees and asylum-seekers in accordance with international obligations of the country.Kazakhstan’s measures to improve legislation defining the procedure for statelessness, ensuring the registration of children’s births and the issuance of birth certificates, regardless of the legal status of their parents, and the production of refugee certificates in accordance with international requirements and standards for machine-readable travel documents were commended.Concluding the meeting, the Kazakh diplomat thanked the UNHCR representative for his work in strengthening cooperation with Kazakhstan and presented him with a certificate of honour from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan.In turn, Dumitru Lipcanu thanked the Kazakh side for constructive partnership, open dialogue, and consistent support of organization’s initiatives, particularly emphasizing Kazakhstan’s role as a responsible supporter of international efforts to protect the rights of refugees and stateless persons.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-pretoria/press/news/details/1129110?lang=kk

Foz do Iguazu, December 17, 2025 - At the invitation of the Brazilian Futsal Federation, Ambassador of Kazakhstan Bolat Nussupov took part in the opening ceremony of the III International Futsal Congress Futsal World Experience-2025 (The 3rd edition of the Mundo do Futsal Penalty Experience 2025). The program of the event included a global meeting of managers, athletes, coaches, referees, executives, media representatives and brands as part of a comprehensive program for the development of futsal, which is dedicated to the future of this sport, its discussion and forecasting. Within the framework of the international congress, a Gala evening was held under the motto "The World of Futsal", during which the leadership of the Kazakh futsal club "Kairat" was awarded an award in the category for international contribution to the development of futsal. The main prize was awarded to the club's president and a member of the executive committee of the Kazakhstan Football Federation, Kairat Orazbekov.This event can be considered historic for domestic futsal, as it was the first time a Kazakhstani representative was awarded such a prestigious prize from the International Futsal Federation. Also on the second day of the congress, during a panel discussion on the development of futsal in Kazakhstan Sporting Director Gustavo Paradeda organized a club presentation of the «Kairat».   Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brazil/press/news/details/1128346?lang=kk

Based on the results of the election held on December 14, 2025, Nurbol Bazarbayuly Orunbasarov was elected as the Akim of the Baskudyk rural district by decision of the Munaily District Territorial Election Commission.The Chairman of the Munaily District Territorial Election Commission, Beimbet Suleimenov, officially presented the newly elected Akim with his official certificate.The Akim of Munaily District, Kanat Kulzhanov, congratulated the new Akim on his election, wished him success in his responsible position, and expressed confidence that he would carry out concrete and systematic work aimed at the socio-economic development of the village. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau-munaily-basqudyq/press/news/details/1128224?lang=kk

On December 18, 2025, a roundtable discussion was held at the “Maykapchagay” Customs Post of the State Revenue Department of the East Kazakhstan region, featuring participants of Foreign Economic Activity (FEA participants).  During the session, customs officers and FEA participants collaborated to test the "Goods Declaration" module of the Keden Information System. This module is designed to streamline customs procedures and facilitate the transition from paper-based documentation to a fully digital format.  In particular, all types of requests sent to declarants have been automated, including the Requirement/Decision form for amendments to the Goods Declaration, the Goods Declaration Adjustment form, and others.The procedure for submitting applications and the testing schedule is published on the test portal of the Keden information system at the link: https://test-keden.kgd.gov.kz. It includes also information on the testing procedure, video tutorials, a user guide, answers to frequently asked questions, contact details, and functionality for submitting comments and suggestions regarding the “Goods Declaration” module.The projected launch date of the “Goods Declaration” module is scheduled for the second ten-day period of January 2026. The module will be launched taking into account the submitted proposals and comments.Dear Participants of Foreign Economic Activity, we encourage you to take an active role in the testing phase of this new module.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1128292?lang=kk

         On 18th December 2025, a bilateral meeting was held between Mr. Zhandos Duisembiyev, Chairman of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Ms. Sally Axworthy, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Republic of Kazakhstan.       The meeting marked the first official engagement between the parties in this format and focused on discussing current issues and prospects for further development of Kazakhstan–UK cooperation in the fields of customs and tax administration.       During the talks, the parties noted the high level of bilateral relations between Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom and emphasized their mutual interest in deepening practical cooperation in priority areas, including the modernization of customs procedures, development of digital solutions, risk management, and strengthening institutional capacity.      Mr. Zhandos Duisembiyev briefed the British side on the key areas of the Committee’s activities, ongoing reforms, and measures being undertaken to improve customs and tax administration, aimed at ensuring transparency, efficiency, and a favorable environment for international trade and investment.       In turn, Ms. Sally Axworthy reaffirmed the readiness of the British side to continue constructive dialogue and exchange of experience, and expressed interest in expanding cooperation with Kazakh partners on issues of mutual interest.       Following the meeting, a Memorandum on improving customs administration was signed, and the parties also expressed confidence that regular dialogue and the development of practical cooperation will contribute to strengthening the partnership between Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd/press/news/details/1128220?lang=kk

The Department of State Revenues of the Zhambyl Region informs that since 2026, important changes are being implemented in the Republic of Kazakhstan in terms of tax reporting, aimed at optimizing procedures and reducing the administrative burden on businesses.Automatic generation of tax reports One of the key innovations is the automatic generation of tax reports with a zero amount of tax payable in the event that the taxpayer has not submitted reports on time. This will avoid sending notifications, suspending spending operations on bank accounts and bringing to administrative responsibility under Article 272 of the Administrative Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, thereby reducing punitive measures against businesses.At the same time, administrative responsibility will be applied only if the turnover is detected by the state revenue authorities. If the taxpayer independently identifies undeclared income and submits additional reports, the measures will not be applied.Automatic reporting is possible only on condition that the taxpayer's dossier in the Personal Account (CNP ISNA) specifies in advance the tax reporting forms to be submitted. In this regard, taxpayers are advised to update the information in their dossier in advance.Exclusion of the "Revocation of tax reporting" serviceIn order to minimize errors and improve the quality of reporting, the "Tax Reporting Review" service is excluded. After submitting the form, changes will be possible only by submitting additional tax reports.Taxpayers are advised to take a responsible approach to filling out declarations and carefully check the correctness of all data before sending them.Automatic selection of the tax authority codeThe new Tax Administration Information System (ISNA) implements the function of automatically determining and substituting the code of the tax authority at the taxpayer's place of registration when submitting basic reporting forms. This is aimed at reducing errors and improving the correctness of filling out documents. If necessary, you can still edit the code yourself.Cancellation of the extension of reporting deadlinesThe legislation excludes the provision on extending the deadline for submitting tax reports. There is no longer a delay in submitting tax reporting forms. In this regard, taxpayers are strongly advised to plan the preparation of financial statements in advance and send declarations strictly on time.Regulatory frameworkThe Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan approved Order No. 695 dated November 12, 2025 "On approval of tax reporting forms with explanations on their preparation and Rules for their submission." The document includes:– tax reporting forms and explanations for filling them out;– rules for submitting tax reporting forms;– rules for the provision of public services "Receipt of tax reports", "Suspension, resumption of tax reporting".The rules providing for the exclusion of the revocation of tax reporting and the cancellation of the extension of the deadline for its submission come into force on January 1, 2026 and apply to legal relations that arose before the specified date. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhambyl/press/news/details/1128899?lang=kk

Cairo, 15 December 2025 - Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Arab Republic of Egypt, Askar Zhengis, held a meeting with President of the American University in Cairo (AUC) Ahmed Dallal to discuss prospects for cooperation in higher education and the enhancement of inter-university partnerships.Ambassador A. Zhegnis briefed the Egyptian side on Kazakhstan’s ongoing efforts to integrate its higher education system into the global academic environment, including the establishment of branch campuses of leading foreign universities, in line with the instructions of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. In this context, he highlighted the current state and future potential of bilateral cooperation in science and education, noting that the majority of Kazakhstani students currently studying in Egypt are enrolled at Al-Azhar University, Cairo University, and Ain Shams University.President Dallal, in turn, provided an overview of the history of the university he leads and recalled the signing, on 3 December 2024 in Astana, of a Memorandum of Strategic Cooperation between Nazarbayev University and the American University in Cairo. He emphasized that the memorandum aims to strengthen academic and research cooperation between the two institutions. In this regard, he expressed AUC’s interest in establishing cooperation with Al-Farabi Kazakh National University and confirmed his readiness to welcome its leadership in Cairo.Founded in 1919, the American University in Cairo delivers instruction in English and offers academic programs based on the American higher education system.The university’s academic structure comprises four main schools. Business (economics, finance, accounting, management, marketing), Global Affairs and Public Policy (international relations, political science, public administration, development studies), Humanities and Social Sciences (languages and literature, history, philosophy, political science, journalism, sociology) and Sciences and Engineering (engineering disciplines, information technology, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology). The university has educated a large number of Egyptian public officials and prominent figures. Its alumni include Hassan Abdalla, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt, Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, Naguib Sawiris, one of Egypt’s leading businessmen and founder of Orascom Investment Holding, as well as other senior representatives of public and business circles. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-cairo/press/news/details/1128052?lang=kk

Today, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of Akim of the district Berik Sarmenbayev, where indicators of socio-economic development of the district were considered. –In January-November 2025, industrial enterprises of the district produced products worth 93.3 billion tenge at current prices, an increase of 73.6% compared to the same period last year. Of these, the share of the manufacturing industry amounted to 13.1 billion tenge. In agriculture, forestry and Fisheries, the volume of gross output reached 25.7 billion tenge, the plan was fulfilled by 101.2%. For 11 months of this year, 83.3 billion tenge of investments in fixed assets were attracted to the economy of the district, which is 101% compared to the corresponding period last year. During this period, 25.8 thousand square meters of housing were commissioned, the plan was fulfilled by 101.2%. The volume of construction works amounted to 22.8 billion tenge and reached 117.9%. The volume of retail trade in November 2025 amounted to 2.9 billion tenge and amounted to 100.1%, – said Berik Abdygapparovich. Akim of the district noted the full implementation of macroeconomic indicators following the results of 11 months and instructed to ensure the full and high-quality implementation of the planned plans by the end of the year. He also committed to using all his capabilities effectively and summing up the year with a high result.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-syrdarya/press/news/details/1128014?lang=kk

A solemn event dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the state corporation "government for citizens" was held with the participation of Akim of the district Berik Sarmenbayev. The festive meeting was attended by the director of the branch of the Joint Stock Company of the state corporation "government for citizens" in Kyzylorda region Aida Abibullayeva, chairman of the district maslikhat Yerzhan Azhikenov, director of the district branch Zhumabek Embergenov, veterans of the district, Deputies of the district maslikhat. -In the address of the head of State this year "Kazakhstan in the age of artificial intelligence: current problems and its solution through fundamental digital changes "We need to modernize the economy through the introduction of mass digitalization as much as possible." The president instructed the government to carry out mass digitalization for the modernization of all sectors of the economy. At the same time, there are many tasks assigned to the corporation" government for citizens". The main achievement of the corporation is in the formation of a person – oriented service system. Services provided on the principle of" one window " not only saved the time of the population, but also introduced new standards of public service culture. Thanks to such effective work, today our country has entered the top 10 countries in the world in terms of online services. In our district, a branch of the corporation "government for Citizens" provides residents with high-quality and affordable services every day. Many important services, from birth certificates to social benefits, registration of real estate and registration of vehicles, are provided through this institution. This is a work that carries a great responsibility, which is directly related to the life of every family, every citizen, - Berik Abdygapparovich said. In turn, the director of the Regional Corporation Aida Ibragimovna congratulated on the anniversary and praised the conscientious work of the corporation's employees in providing services to the population. He also noted that in the future, work will continue to improve the quality of public services, improve the processes of digitalization, and wished the team great success and new achievements. At the end of the event, a number of employees who contributed to the development of the industry were awarded letters of thanks and Jubilee medals.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-syrdarya/press/news/details/1128031?lang=kk

Dear residents of the Zhetisu region!The New Year is approaching - the time of summarizing results and new plans. There is a good tradition: to enter the New Year without old debts to start it with a clean slate.We remind you of the need to check and pay off existing tax debts (transport, property and land tax).Why it is important to do this before December 31:Peace of mind: Save yourself from unnecessary notices and stress during the holidays.Savings: Any delinquency is subject to a daily penalty. By paying off the debt now, you'll stop the amount from rising.Freedom of movement: If you have tax debts over 40 MRP, you may be banned from leaving the country. Don't let debts ruin your vacation or vacations!Access to finances: Persistent defaulters risk having their bank accounts blocked.You can check your tax debts through the e-Salyq Azamat mobile app.Pay your tax debts! Let's celebrate the New Year without debts!  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1127933?lang=kk

Changes to the procedures for the withdrawal and correction of tax returnsFrom January 1, 2026, regulations excluding the possibility of using the “Withdrawal of tax returns” service come into force. This measure is aimed at minimizing errors and improving the correctness of submitted data.Procedure for making changes:After submission of tax reporting forms (TFRs), any changes will be possible only by submitting additional tax returns.Choice of tax authority:In order to eliminate errors, the new tax administration information system (TISA) has implemented a function for automatically determining the code of the tax authority at the place of registration. This measure is designed to reduce the number of errors, because of which earlier taxpayers often resorted to the procedure of revocation of reporting. If necessary, the ability to independently edit the code is preserved.Taxpayers should carefully check the correctness of information before sending declarations and take a responsible approach to their completion. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1127926?lang=kk

The presented information noted that systematic work is being carried out in the Altai District to ensure adherence to official ethics and to prevent corruption. Explanatory activities and surveys are conducted on a regular basis, and no violations were identified during the reporting period. Special attention is paid to handling citizens’ appeals and conducting personal receptions.Zhanna Askarova emphasized that the moral and ethical values of civil servants shape the image of the state, and that compliance with established standards of conduct increases public trust, contributes to the development of a culture of relations in the civil service, and helps prevent violations of anti-corruption legislation.Following the meeting, the Commission issued recommendations to strengthen efforts aimed at preventing and minimizing ethical risks, expand the practice of consulting and open dialogue with civil servants, regularly update the formats of explanatory work, and use practical cases and examples to foster a culture of integrity, responsibility, and zero tolerance for corruption.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/altay-maslihat/press/news/details/1127898?lang=kk

Her life path is a vivid example of courage, dedication to her profession, and boundless love for people. Over decades of selfless work, Lidiya Afanasyevna has saved thousands of lives, restoring health and hope to young patients and their families, and has educated hundreds of students for whom she became a mentor and a true role model of an authentic physician. Altai became her second homeland — she devoted the best years of her life to the city, earning the sincere respect, gratitude, and love of its residents.We wholeheartedly wish Lidiya Afanasyevna strong health, warmth of spirit, care from her loved ones, and many long years of life. May her name and deeds forever remain in the history of our district as a symbol of humanity, professionalism, and true service to people.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/altay-maslihat/press/news/details/1127902?lang=kk

  During the meeting, the issue of the shortage of medical doctors was considered, which remains one of the pressing problems in the healthcare sector. Despite the support provided to young specialists, it has not yet been possible to fully resolve this issue. Systematic work is being carried out in the Altai District to attract medical personnel, including participation in job fairs organized by the Non-Commercial Joint-Stock Company “Medical University of Semey,” regular updates of staffing needs through the Employment Center and the Electronic Labor Exchange, as well as targeted recruitment of specialists from other regions. At the same time, efforts to train and improve the qualifications of medical workers continue. As a result of the meeting, the Council members issued recommendations to strengthen measures aimed at reducing the shortage of medical personnel, with a focus on attracting and retaining doctors, developing the personnel reserve, and enhancing staff qualifications. In addition, a joint decision was made together with the deputies’ corps to submit an appeal to the deputies of the Senate of Parliament regarding the inclusion of single-industry towns in the list of localities for which incentive payments are provided to incoming specialists.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/altay-maslihat/press/news/details/1127892?lang=kk

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The Department of State Revenue for the Pavlodar region reports that on December 17, 2025, as a result of a technical malfunction in the information system of state revenue authorities, in some cases, double taxation on vehicles of individuals occurred, in connection with which taxpayers could incur arrears.The technical error has now been completely eliminated. All incorrect charges have been adjusted.The Department of State Revenue for Pavlodar region apologizes for the inconvenience and thanks for your understanding.If you have any questions, please contact the territorial state revenue authorities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1127711?lang=kk

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