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Kazakhstan's exports to Pakistan demonstrated exponential growth in 2025 and became one of the most dynamic areas of foreign trade. From January to November 2025, trade turnover between the two countries reached $105.6 million, a 2.1-fold increase compared to the same period in 2024, when it stood at $48.7 million. The key driver of growth was the export component, which increased fivefold from $11.2 million to $56.4 million, significantly improving the trade balance.The increase in Kazakhstan's exports to Pakistan in 2025 is primarily due to the expansion of the product range and the commencement of shipments of a number of new items. Crude oil shipments, worth $52.9 million, contributed the most to this growth. Exports of agricultural and industrial products also increased significantly. Exports of legumes and vegetables reached $280,300, soldering equipment and machinery at $64,100, other office equipment at $48,100, plant-based weaving materials at $33,100, and auxiliary equipment for textile machinery at $22,500. Wheat shipments increased 4.6-fold to $55,100, reflecting the growing interest of the Pakistani market in Kazakhstan's agricultural products.Imports from Pakistan to Kazakhstan in January–November 2025 also showed positive dynamics, increasing by 19.9% ​​to $44.9 million. The main growth was attributed to food products and light industry products. Potato imports increased almost 94-fold to $9.28 million. Knitwear shipments increased significantly: imports of other knitwear increased more than 125-fold to $663,000, women's knitwear by 45.8% to $1.45 million, and tank tops and sweatshirts by 43.2% to $1.18 million.The results of mutual trade for January–November 2025 clearly demonstrate a qualitative shift in trade and economic relations between Kazakhstan and Pakistan. A five-fold increase in exports and an improved trade balance indicate the formation of a stable foundation for further expansion of supplies, deeper industrial and agricultural cooperation, and a strengthening of the position of Kazakh producers in the Pakistani market.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1154500?lang=kk

Washington, D.C., February 3, 2026 – As part of his visit to the United States, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yermek Kosherbayev, held meetings with the Chairman of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, Brian Mast, and Senator Steve Daines.The parties discussed the current state and prospects of Kazakhstan-U.S. cooperation, with particular emphasis on strengthening trade and economic ties, advancing political dialogue, and expanding interparliamentary engagement in line with the key priorities of the bilateral agenda.The Minister emphasized the strategic nature of relations between the two countries and underscored the importance of intensifying contacts between legislative bodies as an effective mechanism for promoting joint initiatives.During the meeting with Chairman Mast, the parties positively assessed the dynamics of bilateral cooperation and agreed to continue joint efforts to ensure further support for initiatives aimed at deepening trade and economic cooperation, including projects in critical minerals. Particular attention was given to the upcoming visit of a delegation of U.S. congressmen to Kazakhstan scheduled for March this year.Senator Daines, for his part, noted Kazakhstan’s balanced and constructive foreign policy course and emphasized the importance of establishing favorable legislative conditions in the U.S. Congress for expanding bilateral business ties, including through the introduction of Permanent Normal Trade Relations. He informed that work to adopt the necessary legislative decisions aimed at repealing the Jackson-Vanik amendment in the foreseeable future is underway.At the conclusion of the meetings, the Minister invited the American lawmakers to visit Kazakhstan for practical discussions on the prospects for further development of bilateral cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-washington/press/news/details/1155965?lang=kk

The Kazakhstan-Pakistan Business Forum has opened in Islamabad. The event is being held as part of the state visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The business forum aims to deepen trade, economic, investment, and industrial cooperation between the business communities of the two countries. The forum will be a key business platform for the visit and will facilitate direct dialogue between representatives of government agencies, the quasi-public sector, and businesses from Kazakhstan and Pakistan.The forum program includes a plenary session with the participation of heads of relevant agencies, national companies, financial institutions, and large private companies, B2B and B2C meetings, and a ceremony to exchange folders containing signed commercial documents.A total of 143 representatives from Kazakhstan are participating in the business forum, 24 of whom are from the quasi-public sector and 119 from the business community. From Pakistan, 180 companies are participating in the event.The forum is expected to sign agreements covering a wide range of cooperation areas, including the creation of joint investment platforms, the development of transport and logistics routes using Pakistan's port infrastructure, e-commerce and postal logistics, banking and Islamic finance, industrial cooperation, the production of electric buses, sugar, building materials, and paints and varnishes, as well as collaboration in IT, GovTech, the startup ecosystem, the textile industry, medicine, and the defense industry.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1154394?lang=kk

Snow and ice clearing of footpaths in Kyzyltobe rural district is underway.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau-munaily-qyzyltobe/press/news/details/1154408?lang=kk

Last year, trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Pakistan nearly doubled, reaching $105.6 million. The growth in mutual trade confirms the existence of strong preconditions for further expansion of trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.In the medium term, the parties intend to increase bilateral trade turnover to $1 billion. This issue was discussed during a bilateral meeting between Arman Shakkaliyev, Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Jam Kamal Khan, Minister of Commerce of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, held in Islamabad.During the talks, the parties noted the need to move from isolated initiatives to a well-established mechanism for implementing agreements aimed at increasing mutual trade volumes. Arman Shakkaliyev proposed identifying specific economic sectors for increasing trade turnover, as well as measures and practical actions to achieve this.The implementation of this mechanism involves focusing on priority sectors with the greatest trade and economic potential, including agro-industrial complex and food products, chemical and petrochemical industries, metallurgy, mechanical engineering, and pharmaceuticals."To achieve the goal of increasing trade turnover to $1 billion, QazTrade and TDAP are designated as key operators for implementing these initiatives. This will ensure systematic business support, facilitate direct B2B contacts, and implement joint projects," noted Arman Shakkaliyev.In turn, the Minister of Commerce of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan supported the Kazakh initiative. "Pakistan attaches particular importance to developing trade relations with Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan is not only the largest economy in Central Asia, but also Pakistan's largest export market in the region," noted Jam Kamal Khan.Following the meeting, a protocol was signed, setting QazTrade and TDAP the tasks for implementing the agreements reached.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1154413?lang=kk

A meeting with teachers and students to discuss and explain the draft of the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan was held at the South Kazakhstan Medical Academy. At the event, Deputy Akim of Shymkent Sarsen Kuranbek spoke in more detail about the important document aimed at comprehensive modernization of the country's political system. The new Constitution defines human capital, education, science and innovation as the main strategic directions of public service in our country. Sarsen Abayuly noted that in the current era of global competition and world instability, the strength of any country is measured not by its natural wealth, but by its intellectual potential, the quality of education and scientific achievements. – In the new version of the Constitution, the preamble was completely rewritten, which, based on the millennial history of the Great Steppe, defined the main goals and objectives of the Constitution. In addition, the institution of the Vice President, the People's Council, the Bar Association, and other important new institutions and concepts were introduced. The adoption of the new version of the Constitution is a legal decision, the main thing is that it fully meets the requirements of the present day, the needs of society and the strategic development goals of the state. The new Constitution is an iron pillar guiding the long-term development of the country, the main document shaping the internal and foreign policy of the state, - said the deputy akim of the city. Also, teachers and students of the educational institution shared their thoughts at the event. Those who asked questions about the new version of the Constitution were given comprehensive answers. The participants of the meeting expressed their full support for the new draft Constitution.

📘 Updates on Corporate Income Tax (CIT)The Tax Code has undergone major changes regarding CIT — here's a brief overview of the most important ones 👇👥 Who pays CIT?✔️ legal entities-residents of the RK✔️ non-residents — through a PE or on income from sources in the RK❗️state institutions do not pay, but state secondary schools are excluded from benefits → now pay CIT📊 Differentiated CIT Rates🔹 20% — general rate🔹 25% — banks (except for business lending) and gambling business🔹 3% — production and processing of own agricultural and aquaculture products🔹 6% — agricultural cooperatives🔹 social sphere (except for NGOs):• 5% — in 2026• 10% — from 2027📂 New Structure of the CIT Section— income separately— deductions separately— income not included in AGI separately➡️ the rules have become clearer and more logical🏗 Investment Tax Preferences✔️ applied at the choice of the taxpayer✔️ can be applied before or after asset recognition✔️ software included✔️ requirements for the "production purpose" of buildings removed✔️ application allowed for leased assets✔️ control period introduced🧾 Fixed Assets— depreciation rates preserved— repair expenses:🔹 immediately to deductions🔹 or capitalization and depreciation (at choice)💱 Indexation of LiabilitiesCurrency indexation is accounted for as income or expense,but is not recognized as remuneration🚫 Limitations on Deductions❌ expenses from transactions with counterparties on the simplified tax regime cannot be deducted♿ Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (from 2025)Conditions:✔️ ≥51% of employees — persons with disabilities✔️ ≥51% of payroll — for themCIT Benefits:🔹 3–9 people — CIT reduction by 50%🔹 10 or more — full exemptionVAT benefits are also provided📑 Separate Accounting for Different CIT RatesIf different rates are applied —✔️ mandatory separate accounting of income and expenses💰 Advance Payments for CIT🔹 AGI threshold increased:• was — 325,000 MCI• now — 600,000 MCI➡️ fewer companies pay advances🔹 for the 1st quarter, advance payments are calculated by the tax authority (1/12 of the previous year's CIT)🧠 New Types of Income— digital assets and mining— increase in value— liquidation funds— long-term contracts— financial instruments💡 The changes to CIT are aimed at flexibility, digitalization, and reducing the administrative burden, but require more careful accounting.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zko/press/news/details/1154317?lang=kk

A meeting was held on the observance of moral norms of civil servants and the fight against corruption.   Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau-munaily-qyzyltobe/press/news/details/1154321?lang=kk

In accordance with the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Customs Regulation in the Republic of Kazakhstan,” a customs inspection is one of the forms of customs control.Article 420 of the Code establishes the procedure for granting access to officials of customs and other state authorities of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the premises of inspected entities for the purpose of conducting an on-site customs inspection.Upon presentation by customs officials of an order (instruction) to conduct an on-site customs inspection, as well as official service IDs or identification cards, the inspected entity is obliged to ensure access for officials of the customs authority and officials of other state authorities of the Republic of Kazakhstan involved in conducting the on-site customs inspection to the premises of the inspected entity (with the exception of residential premises) for the purpose of carrying out the inspection.If the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan establishes a special procedure for access of officials of state authorities of the Republic of Kazakhstan to certain facilities, such access shall be carried out in compliance with the procedure established by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The inspected entity has the right to deny access to officials of the customs authority and officials of other state authorities of the Republic of Kazakhstan involved in conducting the on-site customs inspection in the following cases:1)if the said officials fail to present an order to conduct the on-site customs inspection and/or official service IDs or identification cards;2)if officials of customs authorities and/or officials of other state authorities of the Republic of Kazakhstan are not specified in the order to conduct the on-site customs inspection;3)if the said officials do not have a special permit to access the premises of the inspected entity, where such a permit is required in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.An unjustified refusal to grant access to the premises of the inspected entity shall be recorded by an appropriate protocol.Persons obstructing access of the officials specified in the first part of this paragraph to the premises of the inspected entity shall bear responsibility in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The protocol shall be signed by the officials conducting the inspection and by the inspected entity or its representative.In the event of refusal to sign the specified protocol, the inspected entity is obliged to provide a written explanation stating the reason for such refusal.A copy of the protocol shall be handed over to the inspected entity or its representative.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1154333?lang=kk

📢 Open House Day at the State Revenue Department for WKR📅 February 06, 2026📍 State Revenue Department for the West Kazakhstan RegionAn Open House Day will be held at the State Revenue Department for WKR, dedicated to explaining the provisions of the Tax Legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.🔍 Within the framework of the event, you will be able to receive consultations on:✔️ application of tax legislation✔️ procedure for submitting tax reports✔️ filling out and submitting:— FNO 250.00 «Declaration of Assets and Liabilities»— FNO 270.00 «Declaration of Income and Property»👨‍💼👩‍💼 Tax authority specialists will answer your questions and provide practical explanations.📌 All interested parties are invited to participate! Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zko/press/news/details/1154334?lang=kk

In order to ensure the safety of residents in the rural district, snow removal works are being carried out on footpaths.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau-munaily-qyzyltobe/press/news/details/1154358?lang=kk

The Department of State Revenue for the Mangystau region informs that the payment for negative environmental impact under the Budget Code refers to special income.The Ministry of Finance has changed the budget classification code from 105316 to 401101 in order to bring it into line.The posting update from the TNF 870.00 declaration was set on February 3, 2026.Now, in order for the payment to be credited correctly to the budget, the payment must be made on BCC 401101.(unofficial translation)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1154365?lang=kk

On 3 February 2026, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan between the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Uzbekistan, Beibut Atamkulov, and the Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Afghanistan, Ismatulla Irgashev.The parties discussed the current state and prospects of cooperation with Afghanistan in the trade, economic and humanitarian spheres, and exchanged views on the implementation of investment projects.Ambassador B. Atamkulov highly appreciated Uzbekistan’s efforts aimed at facilitating the establishment of long-term peace and stability in Afghanistan, as well as its continued humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people. The Head of the diplomatic mission emphasized the importance of maintaining humanitarian support and the need for the gradual integration of Afghanistan into the region’s trade and economic ties.Particular note was taken of the effectiveness of the Contact Group of Special Representatives on Afghan issues, the next meeting of which is scheduled to take place in Astana on 16 February this year.For his part, Special Representative I. Irgashev briefed on the measures undertaken by Uzbekistan to provide humanitarian assistance and economic support to Afghanistan, and shared assessments of the prospects for implementing major projects in the transport and logistics sector and other areas.The meeting also addressed issues of regional security and stability, and the parties expressed their mutual readiness to further develop Kazakhstan–Uzbekistan cooperation on the Afghan track.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-tashkent/press/news/details/1154276?lang=kk

В Правительстве под председательством заместителя Премьер-министра – министра национальной экономики Серика Жумангарина состоялось заседание Межведомственной комиссии по вопросам регулирования предпринимательской деятельности.В заседании приняли участие представители государственных органов, Национальной палаты предпринимателей «Атамекен» и отраслевых объединений, а также депутат Мажилиса Парламента РК Болатбек Нажметдинұлы. Одним из ключевых вопросов повестки стало рассмотрение анализа регуляторного воздействия в сфере частной детективной деятельности. Министерство внутренних дел предложило внедрить регуляторные инструменты, предусматривающие лицензирование частных детективов, установление требований к их рабочему месту, а также обязательное страхование профессиональной ответственности.Отмечено, что в настоящее время услуги частных детективов, включая поиск пропавших лиц, наблюдение и сбор доказательств по гражданским и административным делам, фактически оказываются без законодательного регулирования. Предлагаемые меры направлены на защиту прав граждан, обеспечение оказания услуг квалифицированными специалистами, а также соблюдение требований по защите государственной тайны и неприкосновенности частной жизни. Обсуждение анализа регуляторного воздействия по данному вопросу проходило на портале открытых нормативных правовых актов с 27 ноября по 2 декабря прошлого года, замечаний от общественности не поступило.Заместитель министра внутренних дел Санжар Адилов подчеркнул, что лицензирование и страхование профессиональной ответственности частных детективов являются необходимыми условиями для минимизации рисков вмешательства в частную жизнь граждан и повышения прозрачности деятельности данной сферы. По его словам, по аналогии с институтом частных судебных исполнителей эти меры будут способствовать формированию цивилизованного рынка детективных услуг, ориентированного на защиту интересов граждан.Также рассмотрены результаты анализа регуляторного воздействия в части обязанности собственников нефтебаз по оснащению резервуаров контрольными приборами учета (КПУ). Вице-министр энергетики Санжар Жаркешов проинформировал о ходе поэтапной цифровизации оборота нефтепродуктов в стране. В рамках этой работы законодательством уже предусмотрено обязательное оснащение контрольными приборами учета нефтеперерабатывающих заводов и автозаправочных станций.При этом отмечено, что действующие нормы устанавливают ответственность за реализацию и отгрузку нефтепродуктов без применения КПУ, тогда как ответственность за их отсутствие на нефтебазах при хранении и реализации топлива фактически не закреплена. В этой связи предлагается установить ответственность владельцев нефтебаз за установку и эксплуатацию контрольных приборов учета.КПУ обеспечивают автоматизированный учет поступления и отпуска нефтепродуктов, остатков топлива и движение ГСМ в режиме реального времени. В настоящее время нефтебазы в большинстве случаев остаются вне единой цифровой системы учета, что создает риски неучтенного оборота нефтепродуктов.Подчеркнуто, что отсутствие обязательного оснащения нефтебаз КПУ способствует сохранению непрозрачных сегментов рынка ГСМ, формированию серых зон и недополучению налоговых поступлений, особенно в условиях сохраняющегося ценового диспаритета с соседними странами на уровне 40–60%. Внедрение контрольных приборов учета позволит обеспечить сквозной контроль всей цепочки оборота нефтепродуктов, повысить эффективность государственного контроля и создать равные условия для всех участников рынка.По итогам заседания Межведомственная комиссия одобрила представленные результаты анализа регуляторного воздействия по рассмотренным вопросам.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1154164?lang=kk

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov took part in a meeting of the Regional Investment Headquarters (RIH) of the Kyzylorda Region.The event was organized by the regional akimat and was attended by representatives of the Administration of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the General Prosecutor’s Office and central government bodies.“Today Kazakhstan is entering a new stage of economic transformation. In the current global reality marked by intense competition for capital, we are moving from a passive approach to a proactive model of attracting investment,” – stated in his speech Deputy Minister Kuantyrov.He emphasized that the Head of State assigns a key role to regions as the main drivers of economic growth and diversification of the country, while the RIHs serve as an important mechanism for implementing Kazakhstan’s new investment policy.The selection of the Kyzylorda Region among the first was not accidental — in recent years the region has demonstrated dynamic development, attracting domestic and foreign investors to implement major projects aimed at diversifying the regional economy and creating new jobs. Over the past three years, approximately 2 trillion tenge have been invested in the region. By the end of 2025, 27 significant investment projects were implemented in the region, and investment in fixed capital amounted to 775 billion tenge, ensuring overfulfillment of the annual plan by 22.7 percent.As part of the visit, Deputy Minister Kuantyrov visited a number of facilities being constructed with the participation of domestic and foreign investors, including a combined-cycle gas-fired thermal power plant with a capacity of 240 MW and heat output of 277 Gcal, being built by the Turkish company Aksa Energy. The total cost of the project amounts to 215 billion tenge. Once it reaches its design capacity, the plant will fully cover the electricity needs of the Kyzylorda Region, transforming it from an importer into an exporter of electricity. In addition, the Deputy Minister visited the production complex of Kyzylorda-Nan LLP manufacturing bakery, confectionery and pasta products, as well as the medical center of the Turkish company Orhun Medical.During the visit, he met with Kyzylorda region governor Nurlybek Nalibayev. The parties discussed current issues related to attracting investment, supporting investment projects and developing the industrial potential of the Kyzylorda Region.Following the events held, further areas of interaction between central and regional government bodies on the support of investment projects were identified, and readiness was confirmed to provide comprehensive support to investors at all stages of project implementation in the Kyzylorda region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/invest/press/news/details/1154727?lang=kk

The 11th round of Kazakh-French political consultations was held in Paris with the participation of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov and Director of the Department for Continental Europe of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs Brice Roquefeuil.During the talks, parties discussed a wide range of issues related to the further deepening of the Kazakhstan-France enhanced strategic partnership, as well as current issues of multilateral cooperation.Deputy Minister Issetov noted that the political dialogue between Kazakhstan and France is stable and based on mutual trust, supported by regular high-level contacts.During the discussion of economic issues, Deputy Minister Issetov emphasized France’s role as one of Kazakhstan’s leading European trade and investment partners, noting that the cumulative volume of French investments in the Kazakh economy amounts to approximately 21 billion US dollars. French companies are widely represented in the country and contribute to the development of Kazakhstan’s priority sectors, including energy, agriculture, transport infrastructure, industry, sustainable development and healthcare.In the humanitarian sphere, both sides confirmed their mutual interest in expanding cooperation in education, science, and culture.The sides also confirmed the closeness of their positions on issues on the multilateral cooperation agenda, approaches to strengthening international peace and security, as well as their commitment to the principles of international law and the UN Charter.Within the framework of the environmental and climate agenda, the Kazakh side expressed hope for an active stance by French partners at the UN Regional Environmental Summit to be held in Kazakhstan on April 22-24, 2026. The participation of the French delegation will serve as a logical continuation of the One Water Summit initiative, which was held under the chairmanship of the Presidents of Kazakhstan and France in December, 2024 in Riyadh.For his part, Director Roquefeuil reaffirmed France’s interest in further developing comprehensive cooperation with Kazakhstan and emphasized the importance of the practical implementation of existing agreements, which remain under the constant attention of the heads of states.As part of his visit to Paris, Deputy Minister Issetov met with Frédéric Mondoloni, Director-General for Political and Security Affairs at the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, during which topical bilateral, regional and international issues were discussed. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1154178?lang=kk

On 3 February 2026, H.E. T.Primbetov, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Sovereign Order of Malta, met at the Magistral Palace with H.E. Ambassador G.Cantini, Secretary General for Foreign Affairs of the Sovereign Order of Malta and H.E. Ambassador P.Ferrara, Diplomatic Adviser to the Order’s Supreme Advisory Council.Ambassador Primbetov expressed gratitude for the warm reception extended to the parliamentary delegation of Kazakhstan, led by M.Ashimbayev, Chairman of the Senate, during its visit to the Sovereign Order of Malta in December 2025.The Ambassador briefed his interlocutors on key domestic political developments in Kazakhstan, noting that the country has entered a new phase of political transformation linked to conceptual amendments to the Constitution. He underlined that the constitutional reform is a continuation of the modernization agenda pursued by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, aimed at strengthening state institutions and advancing reforms in the interests of Kazakhstan’s multi-ethnic and multi-confessional society.The leadership of the Sovereign Order of Malta received the information with close attention and expressed support for the reform course being implemented in Kazakhstan.The parties also reviewed the state of bilateral relations and prospects for closer cooperation. They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening dialogue and practical collaboration, including within the framework of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, as well as in the humanitarian sphere. A number of potential joint initiatives were discussed with a view to deepening cooperation in these areas.The meeting concluded with an agreement to maintain regular contacts to coordinate efforts and ensure steady progress in relations between Kazakhstan and the Sovereign Order of Malta.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-vatican/press/news/details/1154183?lang=kk

Ljubljana, February 2, 2026 – At the meetings of the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Slovenia, Altay Abibullayev, with the leadership of world–famous pharmaceutical companies in Slovenia, the head of KRKA, Jože Colarič, as well as Chairman of the Board Gregor Makuc and members of the Board of Lek–Sandoz, the state and prospects for the development of bilateral investment cooperation and the expansion of the presence of their advanced drugs in the market of Kazakhstan were considered.The Ambassador noted that in the light of mutual activation and institutional mechanisms for supporting business, investment and foreign economic activity, the total trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Slovenia currently amounts to about 170 million euros, while a significant share of this volume is generated by the activities of KRKA and Lek–Sandoz companies, which underlines their strategic role in the development of bilateral economic relations. connections. The role of Kazakhstan as a regional hub for Central Asia and the Caucasus was emphasized, including the possibility of scaling up the presence of pharmaceutical companies in the markets of neighboring countries using mechanisms for harmonizing registration and regulatory procedures.The KRKA leadership presented one of the most modern and advanced pharmaceutical plants in Europe to the Ambassador of Kazakhstan, provided up-to-date information about the company's global structure in 70 countries, the scale of investments in the latest research and development, as well as the development of operational and commercial activities in Kazakhstan, including the expansion of marketing and professional cooperation with the medical community.During the negotiations with Lek–Sandoz, the main focus was on the regulatory environment and access to the Kazakh market, the company's participation in government and corporate procurement, as well as opportunities for expanding investment cooperation, including the prospects for localization of production, the use of special economic zones and instruments of the Astana International Financial Center to increase predictability and protect investments.The Ambassador invited the management of the companies to take an active part in the «AI&Digital Bridge» Business Forum in Ljubljana on March 12 and the meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission on March 13, during which it is planned to discuss issues of innovative development, the introduction of digital solutions and the use of artificial intelligence in industry and the pharmaceutical sector. The companies are also interested in participating in the Kazakhstan Pharmaceutical Forum in Turkestan on March 4-5, 2026.The pharmaceutical companies confirmed to the Ambassador their mutual interest in deepening the strategic economic partnership, expanding their investment presence and forming a practical roadmap for cooperation focused on long-term sustainability, technological development and mutual economic benefits.Reference: KRKA's system employs 13 thousand employees, including 103 people in Kazakhstan, investments in research and development of new drugs amount to 185 million euros, it is planned to produce more than 300 billion tablets in 2026, the company's turnover amounted to 2.05 billion euros by the end of 2025, which is 7% more than in 2024. The Lek-Sandoz system employs about 23,000 employees, including 1 person in Kazakhstan, investments in research and development of new drugs amount to 100 million euros, and the company's turnover amounted to 530 million euros by the end of 2025.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-ljubljana/press/news/details/1154138?lang=kk

Ljubljana, 2 February 2, 2026 – The historic Julij Betetto Hall hosted a landmark cultural event: the "In the Spirit of Beethoven" concert, organized by the Academy of Music of the University of Ljubljana in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Slovenia.Renowned Kazakhstani cellist and professor Eldar Saparayev, performing alongside distinguished masters from the Berlin Philharmonic and the Zurich Chamber Orchestra - Tanja Sonc, Matic Kuder, Maja Rome, Zoran Marković, Miha Mitev, and Andrej Žust - presented one of Ludwig van Beethoven's most brilliant masterpieces: the Septet in E-flat major, Op. 20.The venue brought together members of Ljubljana’s diplomatic corps, business leaders, the academic community, prominent figures in the arts, and friends of Kazakhstan, as well as students and residents of the Slovenian capital. The evening was met with a resounding full house, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of all attendees and reaffirming Kazakhstan's status as a nation with profound musical potential. Thanks to a live broadcast on Slovenia's national radio, these world-class classical performances were heard in real-time by listeners across the country.The concert, which evoked unforgettable emotions and concluded with a prolonged standing ovation, has truly become a "spiritual bridge," attesting to the high reputation of the Kazakhstani classical music school in Europe. Such initiatives by the Embassy will continue, deepening friendly ties and bringing our nations closer through the universal language of art.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-ljubljana/press/news/details/1154140?lang=kk