As the wise saying goes, “Cleanliness begins at the doorstep.” As part of the “Clean Kazakhstan” environmental campaign initiated by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, a large-scale community clean-up event was organized across the district today.Residents of the district, employees of departments and institutions, veterans, and young people actively participated in the event, contributing to the cleanliness of their native land. Despite unfavorable weather conditions, participants cleaned residential areas and carried out landscaping and greening activities.During the environmental campaign, District Akim Jandos Erkinbek delivered a speech:“Cleanliness should begin with every individual, every home, every street, and every yard. No one from outside will come to improve and clean our land and our country for us.In this regard, I call on all fellow residents to become initiators of good deeds and actively participate in cleanliness efforts. I also express my sincere gratitude to all residents who took part in today’s event and demonstrated great enthusiasm. Cleanliness is one of our core values. I believe that such good initiatives will continue in the future. May our country prosper and our district continue to flourish,” he said.The district head also presented letters of appreciation to several residents who have been actively participating in community clean-up activities.During the large-scale event, Chairman of the District Veterans Council Askar Merekov addressed the participants and shared his best wishes.As part of the initiative aimed at beautifying the district, Jandos Erkinbek and local residents participated in a tree-planting campaign, contributing to greening efforts.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-karmakshy/press/news/details/1227222?lang=ru

The spring conscription campaign has officially started in the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. From May 22 to June 30, 2026, about 7,000 young people are planned to be drafted into the ranks of the law enforcement troops.This was announced during an interdepartmental meeting on the organization and conduct of the spring conscription campaign held at the Main Command of the National Guard under the chairmanship of the First Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard — Chief of the Main Staff, Lieutenant General Kairat Aktanov.Currently, officers of the National Guard’s conscription and recruitment department are working in 17 regions and 3 cities of republican significance.Most of the new recruits will be assigned to military units responsible for maintaining public order, ensuring security during mass events, and guarding important state facilities and institutions of the penal system.Today, together with police officers, National Guard servicemen maintain public order in 21 cities across the country. More than 7,000 guardsmen are deployed daily for law enforcement duties, while another 2,000 servicemen are engaged in guarding important state facilities and penal institutions.Since the beginning of 2026, servicemen of the law enforcement troops have prevented thousands of offenses, uncovered cases of illegal drug possession, and seized nearly 30 units of cold and firearms weapons from illegal circulation. In addition, thanks to the vigilance and prompt actions of the guardsmen, lost children and missing mobile phones were safely returned to citizens.A special role in ensuring internal security and stability is assigned to conscript servicemen in the cities of Astana, Almaty, and Turkistan. Every day, personnel are involved in maintaining public order and ensuring security during state, socio-political, cultural, and mass events.Service in the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan remains an important school of courage, discipline, and responsibility for young Kazakhstanis contributing to the safety and peace of the country’s citizens. Press Service of the National GuardMinistry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1227228?lang=ru

The village of Kokzhota celebrated the 95th anniversary of the Zhambyl Zhabayev School. The history of this educational institution began in 1931, when the first one-story elementary school building opened in the village. A larger two-story building was later constructed in its place, becoming a center of learning and education for many generations of residents of the Samara district.Samara District Akim Serik Zhenisov congratulated teachers, graduates, and village residents on the anniversary. In his congratulatory speech, he noted that over its 95-year history, the school has produced many outstanding residents of the district—professors, educators, athletes, and entrepreneurs—who today make the Samara district famous throughout the republic.On this day, warm congratulations to the school were extended by graduates of various generations, visitors to the village, and residents of the Samara district.A special event was the opening of a literature room named after Kulpash Rayysova, a native of the Samara district and a distinguished educator. Also, graduates of previous years, together with the graduates of the class of 2026, planted an Alley of Alumni near the school, which will become a symbol of the continuity of generations and respect for their native school.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-samar/press/news/details/1227175?lang=ru

Al-Kuwait, May 24, 2026 – the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the State of Kuwait Yerzhan Yelekeyev held a meeting with the Director General of the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA), Sheikh Mishaal Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.During the meeting, the parties discussed in detail the prospects for further strengthening investment cooperation between Kazakhstan and Kuwait, with particular emphasis on food security and the development of cooperation in the agro-industrial sector.The Ambassador of Kazakhstan informed the Kuwaiti side about Kazakhstan’s potential as one of the region’s largest agricultural producers, as well as opportunities for implementing joint investment projects in the field of agricultural production.In this context, the Kuwaiti side expressed interest in exploring opportunities for Kuwaiti businesses to participate in the acquisition and development of production facilities in Kazakhstan, followed by the supply of products and their further processing in Kuwait. The parties also noted the potential for Kuwait to serve as a regional hub for the further distribution of products to the markets of the Gulf and broader Middle East region.In addition, the parties discussed prospects for establishing cooperation between KDIPA and relevant investment institutions of Kazakhstan aimed at exchanging expertise, promoting joint initiatives, and facilitating the development of bilateral investment projects.During the meeting, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan also presented opportunities for Kuwaiti investors to participate in major infrastructure projects, particularly highlighting the launch of the new “Alatau City” project, which is already attracting significant interest from international investors and is regarded as one of the most promising investment and technological projects in Central Asia.For his part, Sheikh Mishaal Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah confirmed the Kuwaiti side’s interest in further expanding investment and business cooperation with Kazakhstan.The Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) is a specialized governmental body established in 2013 to attract and facilitate foreign direct investment, promote Kuwait’s investment opportunities, and support the development of a favorable business environment.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-kuveyt/press/news/details/1227135?lang=ru

 Accrued investment income for Kazakhstanisexceeded 307 billion tenge for the first three months of 2026.Investment income for Kazakhstanis is generated through both pension asset management by the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBRK) and private investment portfolio managers (IPMs).As a result of the NBRK's investment activities in managing pension assets through mandatory pension contributions (MPCs), mandatory professional pension contributions (MPPCs), and voluntary pension contributions (VPCs), accrued investment income for the first three months of 2026 amounted to 271.4 billion tenge, while 34.1 billion tenge came from mandatory employer pension contributions (MPCs).In turn, based on the results of the UIP's investment activities, the accrued investment income for 2026 as of April 1, 2026, amounted to 1.56 billion tenge.As a reminder, the trustees implement a balanced investment policy, investing in various types of financial instruments across currencies, countries, sectors, and issuers. Investment income is generated from various sources: interest income on securities (deposits and other transactions), market and currency revaluation of financial instruments, assets under external management, etc. Thus, the amount of investment income depends on a number of factors: the dynamics of the market value of the instruments in the portfolio, exchange rate fluctuations, inflation, dividend payments, and other conditions. Returns can both increase and decrease over different periods, which affects the total amount of contributors' pension savings. The main reason for the decline in investment income since the beginning of this year on pension assets managed by the NBRK is the negative exchange rate revaluation of foreign currency assets due to the strengthening of the tenge against the US dollar – from 505.53 to 478.77 tenge per US dollar.Despite financial market volatility, positive investment income and a real return on pension savings are being ensured in the medium and long term. The accumulated investment return since the inception of the funded pension system in 1998 as of April 1, 2026, was 1,184.74%, with inflation for the entire period at 970.03%.As of April 1, 2026, the net investment income earned by the NBRK, accumulated since April 1, 2014 (after the consolidation of pension assets into the ENPF), amounted to 10.54 trillion tenge. Taking into account payments made, its share of the total pension savings of contributors (recipients) amounts to 40.7%, demonstrating the significant role of investment activity in the structure of citizens' savings.It is important to note that the return on pension assets over individual short periods is not an indicator of their management effectiveness, as income from financial instruments and other transactions accrued over a short period does not always cover fluctuations in the value of securities and exchange rates during that period. Therefore, it is advisable to conduct an objective analysis of investment income over a longer period.As a reminder, contributors have the right to transfer a portion of their pension assets (up to 50% of pension savings from mandatory pension contributions and up to 100% of pension savings from voluntary pension contributions) to a private investment portfolio manager (PIM) that meets regulatory requirements.Compared to the more conservative management of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which is aimed at preserving pension assets and ensuring their positive long-term returns, the investment declarations of the ENPF and the regulator's requirements provide for broader investment opportunities for the ENPF to increase the return on pension assets (however, the risks in the ENPF are also higher).The entire investment management and accounting system for pension assets is transparent: each investor can view their investment income in their personal account on the enpf.kz website or in the mobile app.Information on the investment management of ENPF pension assets and the financial instruments in which ENPF pension assets are invested is published on the official ENPF website (www.enpf.kz) in the "Statistics and Analytics/Investment Management of Pension Assets" section, as well as on the invest.enpf.kz portal.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/social-abay/press/news/details/1227129?lang=ru

Mecca, May 23, 2026 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Madiyar Menilbekov took part in a meeting with the heads of tour operators accompanying Kazakh pilgrims during the Hajj season.The meeting was attended by representatives of the Kazakh Hajj mission headed by Deputy Mufti Kenzhetai Baykemeluly, representatives of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of the Kingdom, as well as heads of 14 Kazakh travel companies.In his remarks, Ambassador noted that approximately 4,000 citizens of Kazakhstan have arrived in Saudi Arabia this year to perform Hajj, and that all organizational arrangements are being carried out at a high level and in a calm environment. He also drew attention to the fact that the current Hajj season is taking place amid a complex and unstable situation in the Middle East, making issues of security, coordination, and mutual support particularly important. Despite existing challenges, the joint efforts of all stakeholders have created the necessary conditions for the safe and full performance of the pilgrimage.In turn, the head of the Hajj mission, Kenzhetai Baykemeluly, expressed gratitude to the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Saudi Arabia and the Consulate General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Jeddah for their assistance in organizing the Hajj and their comprehensive support for Kazakh pilgrims.During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on the preparation of Kazakh pilgrims for the Hajj, the improvement of service quality provided by tour operators, as well as other relevant aspects related to the organization and accompaniment of the pilgrimage.Particular attention was paid to ensuring the safety of pilgrims, coordinating the activities of all involved parties, and improving organizational mechanisms. Participants of the meeting emphasized the importance of coordinated and responsible cooperation, and exchanged views and proposals aimed at further enhancing the efficiency of work during the Hajj season.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riyadh/press/news/details/1227130?lang=ru

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Muscat, 18–19 May 2026 — Roman Sklyar, Head of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, visited the Sultanate of Oman and held a meeting with His Highness Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs and Crown Prince of Oman.During the meeting, Roman Sklyar conveyed a message from the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik. The message emphasized the importance of further strengthening bilateral cooperation and expanding investment partnerships between the two countries.Both sides discussed prospects for enhancing collaboration in the economic, investment, and trade sectors. They reaffirmed their shared interest in diversifying their partnership and launching new joint initiatives.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-muscat/press/news/details/1227104?lang=ru

A visiting meeting of the Project Office for the Implementation of the new Tax Code was held in the capital on the sidelines of the annual IX exhibition of Kazakhstani manufacturers "Ulttyqinim – 2026".The event, organized in the format of an open dialogue, brought together more than 100 participants: heads of domestic enterprises, representatives of central government agencies, the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs "Atameken" and industry experts. The main purpose of the field meeting was to discuss practical aspects of the implementation of the new tax legislation, issues of modernizing tax administration, as well as the development of effective measures of state support for domestic producers.The panel session was moderated by Dmitry Kazantsev, a tax consultant. Business representatives had the opportunity to directly ask questions, identify systemic problems and immediately receive answers from the heads and specialized specialists of key departments: ministries of National Economy, Finance, Trade and Integration, Agriculture, Industry and Construction, Labor and Social Protection of the population, the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, NCE "Atameken".Opening the meeting, First Vice Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Azamat Amrin stressed that holding a visiting meeting of the Project Office directly at the exhibition site, where more than 600 entrepreneurs from all over Kazakhstan gathered, allows for maximum coverage of the business community, to hear the consolidated opinion of the real sector of the economy and promptly respond to the requests of entrepreneurs.Form 200 and employee social protectionSimplified reporting, in particular, Form 200, became one of the hot topics of discussion. Representatives of the Ministries of National Economy and Labor and Social Protection of the Population explained why the preservation of this form is fundamentally important. Reporting accumulates key payments for an employee: social and medical insurance, pension contributions, individual income tax and social tax. Payments from the Social Insurance Fund for Pregnancy and Childbirth, child care, loss of breadwinner, disability and unemployment directly depend on the regularity of these deductions. In confirmation, Azamat Amrin cited illustrative figures: at the end of last year, the average salary in the country amounted to 435 thousand tenge, while 54% of entrepreneurs show a minimum wage of 85 thousand tenge for employees."When entrepreneurs pay for their employees from the minimum wage and give out salaries in envelopes, they do not protect their employees socially. Therefore, the state has to do this, as it is one of the main functions. We have 1.3 million individual entrepreneurs and 9 million employees, and we make decisions comprehensively: not only for the benefit of businesses, but also for ordinary citizens. If the salary is 300 thousand, it is necessary to show and pay to all funds from it. This is not paid to the state. This is paid to the person himself so that he can go to the hospital, so that if you fire him tomorrow, he will receive 120 thousand instead of 50-60 thousand for six months and can support his family," Azamat Amrin emphasized.Self-employed: the regime should not replace labor relationsAn equally significant topic of discussion was the correct application of a special tax regime for the self-employed. Dmitry Kazantsev, a tax consultant, addressed Kazakhstani entrepreneurs with a direct warning: businesses, by transferring employees to the self-employed regime for the sake of tax savings, risk exposing themselves and this regime itself."When businesses dismiss employees and transfer them to the self-employed, they believe that the state does not see this and that the SRC does not notice how the employee still goes to work from nine to six and receives the same salary every month, only now in the self-employed format. In business, we sometimes go too far and can lead to the fact that later they will begin to squeeze the opportunities that they have given to the self-employed: to close work with B2B, to reduce the maximum amount of income," said Dmitry Kazantsev.Business concerns were confirmed by First Vice Minister of National Economy Azamat Amrin. He noted that the authorized bodies are systematically monitoring the application of the regime, and stressed that in case of mass abuses, the state is ready to review the list of permitted activities for the self-employed."If there are a lot of such abuses, we will simply clean up these types of activities. When we introduced this rule, we initially said that this would be the case. This is a two-way road: please work, register, all taxes are paid only to yourself. But if the regime is used as a tax evasion tool, we will take measures," Azamat Amrin said.According to the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, currently 521 thousand individuals apply a special tax regime for the self-employed. About 125,000 of them generate checks on a monthly basis on an ongoing basis.ISNA and the "Blank Sheet" A separate section of the discussion was devoted to the work of the ISNA tax administration information system, a single taxpayer's Office. Vice Minister of Finance Asset Turysov explained that the system replaced seven previous disparate systems and was put into commercial operation last year. The parallel existence of the old and new offices in the first quarter was maintained at the direct request of business associations and Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs so that entrepreneurs could submit reports under the new code in the usual format. According to the Vice Minister, it is this transitional regime that has become the source of most discrepancies in data and user requests."The old KNP must become a thing of the past. We love it, but new technologies will only be available in the new taxpayer's office. Moving away from the old system, it will be easier for both us and the business. Maintaining two systems in the first quarter is a step towards business, but it also creates additional risks. According to the results of the first quarter, ISNA adopted all forms of reporting," Turysov said.The Vice Minister also said that the Ministry of Finance is preparing to launch a single call center for consultations on tax issues and information systems, and the issue of centralizing notifications has already been taken up by the operational staff together with business associations.Continuing the topic of tax administration, the meeting participants discussed the results of the Clean Slate program aimed at freeing micro and small businesses from tax arrears. According to the SRC, 19 thousand micro and small business entities took advantage of the program. They provided repayment of arrears in the amount of 13 billion tenge, for which penalties and fines totaling 9.3 billion tenge were written off, including penalties – 4.4 billion tenge and fines – 4.9 billion tenge. To understand the scale: As of January 1, 2026, there were more than 157 thousand registered in Kazakhstan. debtors with a total tax debt of 1.1 trillion tenge, of which more than 101 thousand are micro and small businesses with a total debt of 801 billion tenge.The business model must changeGulbanu Maigarina, Chairman of the SME Development Committee of the Atameken NPP, General Director of LANZHOU COMPANY LLP, spoke on behalf of the business community. She noted that in parallel with the changes in tax administration, it is important for entrepreneurs not to lose sight of their own business model. According to her, the previous approaches, in which it was enough to open the store doors or put the product on the shelf to get a sustainable result, no longer work."Today we are very short of knowledge, primarily financial. According to our survey, 68% of micro and small business entrepreneurs work with little or no marketing. Today's client is conquered in a completely different way, and if an entrepreneur does not use modern tools, does not know what digital is, does not understand where his client came from, this is no longer business management. Businesses today need to be managed through numbers. All decisions should be made solely through numbers. Those who really manage their business, rather than imitating its presence, will become strong during this period," Gulbanu Maigarina emphasized.In conclusion, she thanked the government agencies and the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs for a unique platform for direct dialogue and stressed the importance of further joint work to adapt the business community to the new tax realities.Following the results of the field meeting, all proposals and systemic issues received from entrepreneurs will be worked out within the framework of the Project Office for the Implementation of the Tax Code with the participation of sectoral government agencies, the State Revenue Committee and the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs.https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1227086?lang=ruSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-ekonomika-zhosparlau/press/news/details/1229445?lang=ru

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Belgrade, May 22, 2026 – Kazakhstan’s Ambassador, Mr. Madi Atamkulov, participated in the "CEE – Western Balkans Energy, Infrastructure & Industrial Security Forum 2026," organized by the Serbian Chamber of Commerce and the General Confederation of Italian Industry for Eastern Europe.In his welcoming address to the forum participants, the Kazakh diplomat highlighted the potential of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route. He emphasized the geopolitical and geo-economic advantages of this route, the dynamics of increasing freight transportation, as well as the efforts of the Kazakh side to enhance its capacity.The forum also featured a panel discussion titled "Adriatic – Black Sea – Central Asia Corridor," with the participation of Mr. Zivs, Director of Trading and Logistics at KMG International. He presented the audience with trends in the oil market and Kazakhstan’s role in maintaining Europe’s energy security.The event was opened by Serbia’s Prime Minister Mr. Maсut, and was attended by major energy companies from Italy, Serbia, Croatia, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, and Greece, along with representatives from European financial institutions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-belgrad/press/news/details/1227012?lang=ru

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"Kazakhstan Aselsan Engineering" is a unique complex engaged in large-scale manufacturing. The facility produces communication and information technologies, radar systems, electro-optical equipment, aviation systems, and weapon systems.#Қазақстандажасалған #Индустриялықпарк #Астана https://www.instagram.com/p/DYl04uhN-2y/ Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana-uir/press/news/details/1226897?lang=ru

22 May 2026, Geneva – The delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan headed by Minister of Health Akmaral Alnazarova took part in the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) in Geneva.During the plenary session, the Minister of Health of Kazakhstan addressed the General Debate, reaffirming Kazakhstan’s commitment to strengthening the global health architecture, advancing Primary Health Care (PHC), digital health and climate-resilient health systems.An important milestone was the election of First Vice-Minister of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan Timur Sultangaziyev as Chair of Committee A of the World Health Assembly, which considers key issues of the global health agenda.On the margins of the Assembly, the Kazakh delegation met with WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus. The parties discussed further strengthening cooperation on PHC, advancing the Global Coalition of Countries on PHC, the work of the WHO European Centre for Primary Health Care in Almaty, as well as regional initiatives in Central Asia.In addition, the Kazakh delegation held a number of bilateral meetings with international partners and heads of international organizations, including WHO Regional Director for Europe Dr Hans Kluge, WIPO Assistant Director General Edward Kwakwa, and representatives of the International Organization for Migration, UNICEF and Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation. Discussions focused on expanding cooperation in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical education, digitalization and public health.Representatives of Kazakhstan also participated in a number of thematic events and side events dedicated to strengthening Primary Health Care, achieving Universal Health Coverage, improving health systems resilience and addressing antimicrobial resistance.Special attention during the events was given to promoting Kazakhstan’s initiative – the Global Coalition of Countries on PHC, which currently unites 26 partners. On 21 May, Kazakhstan together with the organization Resolve to Save Lives co-organized a special event dedicated to strengthening Primary Health Care and resilient health systems.Kazakhstan’s participation in WHA79 contributed to advancing national healthcare initiatives at the international level, strengthening partnerships with WHO and international partners, and expanding practical cooperation in Primary Health Care, digital health, workforce development and resilient health systems.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-geneva/press/news/details/1226911?lang=ru

Geneva, 22 May 2026 – Mr. Timur Sultangaziev, First Vice Minister of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with Mr. Kairat Torebayev, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the WTO and international economic organizations, held a bilateral meeting with Mr. Edward Kwakwa, Assistant Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) for Global Challenges and Partnerships, and representatives of the relevant WIPO divisions.During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for cooperation in the field of intellectual property, including improvements to legislation, development of institutional capacity of government authorities, and strengthening of intellectual property rights protection mechanisms, with due regard to the need to maintain a balance between supporting innovation, ensuring access to medicines, and sustaining the healthcare system.The Kazakhstani side presented its approaches to regulating intellectual property in healthcare and provided an update on ongoing work to improve the regulatory framework. Particular attention was given to combating the circulation of counterfeit products, including falsified medicines and medical devices.Kazakhstan also shared its experience in implementing a digital drug traceability system, which enables tracking of products throughout the entire supply chain from manufacturer to end consumer. This tool contributes to increased market transparency and the fight against counterfeit goods.The parties also discussed possibilities for conducting a joint analysis of existing regulatory mechanisms, implementing capacity-building programmes for specialists, and exchanging international expertise. WIPO expressed its readiness to support further cooperation and expert engagement in these areas.At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their mutual interest in strengthening cooperation between the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan and WIPO, as well as in developing joint initiatives aimed at building an effective intellectual property protection system and enhancing the resilience of the healthcare sector.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-wto/press/news/details/1226916?lang=ru

New York, May 20, 2026 - The Republic of Kazakhstan, jointly with Brazil, China, France, Jordan, South Africa, and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), continues to promote the Global Initiative to revitalize political commitment to International Humanitarian Law (IHL).The Initiative, launched by the six countries in September 2024, is designed to give momentum to measures aimed at ensuring respect for, protection of, compliance with, and good-faith application of international humanitarian law. Its ultimate goals are to mitigate the consequences of armed conflicts, reduce civilian suffering, and preserve civilian infrastructure.An important practical step in implementing this initiative was an official press stakeout held ahead of the annual UN Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians. During the event, the six initiating countries delivered a joint statement, which was joined by an additional 83 states (bringing the total support to 89 countries and the European Union delegation).The joint statement expressed particular concern over the unacceptable realities faced by civilians in approximately 130 armed conflicts worldwide. The states called for making strict compliance with the rules of war a top priority, urged all UN member states to join this crucial initiative (which has already been officially endorsed by 111 states), and invited them to participate at the highest level in the upcoming concluding Conference on Humanity in War, to be held in Jordan on December 7 this year.Later, during the Security Council Open Debate itself, the delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan presented its vision of priority measures for protecting civilians and systematically addressing the root causes of conflicts. The international community showed particular interest in Kazakhstan's positive national experience in repatriating more than 750 women and children from conflict zones and successfully reintegrating them.It is worth noting that against the backdrop of a catastrophic deterioration of the global humanitarian situation, the aforementioned Global Initiative—co-authored by Kazakhstan—has become a unifying factor for states with vastly different political vectors.More detailed information about the initiative can be found here: https://www.icrc.org/en/global-initiative-international-humanitarian-law.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-kazakhstanun/press/news/details/1226993?lang=ru

Toronto, May 22, 2026 – A roundtable discussion titled “Kazakhstan-Canada Dialogue on Higher Education and Workforce Development” was held at the University of Toronto, organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Canada.The event brought together representatives from leading academic and research institutions, including the University of Toronto, Ontario Tech University, Toronto Metropolitan University, York University, Queen's University, Humber Polytechnic, George Brown College, Cambrian College, MITACS and others, as well as representatives of the Government of Ontario and members of the expert community.Opening the event, Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Canada, Dauletbek Kussainov, noted that Kazakhstan continues to strengthen its position as a regional academic and research hub in Eurasia by actively developing international partnerships, joint educational programs, and scientific cooperation. The Ambassador placed particular emphasis on workforce training for strategically important sectors of the economy, including mining, energy, agriculture, and artificial intelligence.The keynote presentation was delivered by Muslim Khassenov, Associate Professor at Maqsut Narikbayev University and Visiting Scholar at Harvard University. He provided an overview of ongoing reforms in Kazakhstan’s higher education and science sectors, highlighting the development of international academic partnerships and new approaches to the internationalization of higher education.During the discussions, Michelle Beaton, Director of International Relations at the University of Toronto, noted the steady progress in academic ties between Kazakhstan and Canada, including the implementation of joint educational initiatives, research collaboration, and the participation of Canadian faculty members in educational programs at Kazakhstani universities.Shauna Garrett, Director of International Education at Ontario Tech University, emphasized the strong potential for cooperation in training specialists for high-tech industries, particularly in engineering, digital technologies, and nuclear energy, taking into account Kazakhstan’s plans to build a nuclear power plants.Overall, the event demonstrated the mutual interest of Kazakhstan and Canada in expanding cooperation in higher education and workforce development for the economy of the future.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-ottawa/press/news/details/1226998?lang=ru

At the initiative of the Agency for Civil Service Affairs, a "Day of Service Recipients" was held, organized for residents of the region and representatives of the business community. The Department of State Revenue, as well as the Departments of Entrepreneurship and Trade, and Agriculture launched their consulting platforms at the event.During the event, citizens and entrepreneurs were able to contact the Department's specialists directly and receive qualified assistance and explanations on all issues of interest on the spot.The work of the profile site was coordinated by Marat Beisenov, Deputy Head of the State Revenue Department. Communicating with the participants of the action, he noted: "As part of today's event, we tried to provide substantive, targeted assistance to everyone who applied, be it an ordinary resident or a business representative. The experts explained in detail the procedure for fulfilling tax obligations and the nuances of calculating taxes. Special attention was paid to the issues of proper registration of tax returns and convenient debt repayment mechanisms. Our main goal is to make interaction with tax authorities as simple and understandable as possible for everyone."The event clearly demonstrated the accessibility and convenience of obtaining public services in modern conditions.It should be noted that similar actions in various fields will be held quarterly within the framework of the republican plan "Day of Service Recipients", which is aimed at improving the legal, financial and tax literacy of the population.Department of Explanatory Work and Contact CenterState Duma of the Pavlodar regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1226857?lang=ru

On May 21, in the conference hall of the Akmola regional branch of the AMANAT party, employees of the Akmola regional Department of State Revenue participated in an open discussion on inclusion issues as part of the party's Republican Women's Wing's plan, entitled "Career Guidance and Employment of Children with Disabilities: Challenges, Support Measures, and Opportunities."During the event, Shynar Musina, Head of the Department of State Revenue, explained the tax benefits provided by the state to disabled people and individuals with disabilities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1226866?lang=ru