Athens, July 10, 2025 – The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Greece, Timur Sultanghozhin, presented his Letters of Credence to the President of the Hellenic Republic, Konstantinos Tasoulas.The ceremony was held at the Presidential Mansion in Athens, the official residence of the Head of State. During their ensuing conversation, the two sides highly valued the current level of bilateral relations and underscored their readiness to further deepen political, economic, and cultural-humanitarian cooperation between Kazakhstan and Greece.Ambassador Sultanghozhin highlighted the particular importance of maintaining a regular political dialogue and high-level exchanges in order to broaden the partnership between the two countries. Special attention was given to promising areas of trade and economic cooperation, including joint projects in transport, logistics, energy, tourism, agriculture, and manufacturing.President of the Hellenic Republic conveyed cordial greetings to President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, expressed confidence in the successful fulfillment of the Ambassador’s mission, and reaffirmed Greece’s interest in expanding mutually beneficial ties with Kazakhstan across the entire spectrum of bilateral relations.At the close of the ceremony, both sides confirmed their intention to continue close coordination on international issues, to strengthen the bilateral partnership, and to promote friendly contacts between the peoples of Kazakhstan and Greece.The ceremony was also attended by Aliki Chatzi, Secretary-General of the Presidency of Greece, and Yiannis Loverdos, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1033416?lang=kk

This day is a symbol of strength, perseverance and skill. Metallurgy is one of the pillars of the national economy, requiring not only high professionalism, but also true courage. You work for the benefit of the whole society, ensuring the growth of industrial potential, sustainable development and confidence in the future.I would like to express special gratitude to Solidcore Resources and the team of JSC Varvarinskoye, who make a significant contribution to the development of the region. Thanks to your responsible approach to work, our district receives a great impetus for growth and stability.It is especially necessary to note the constructive partnership and interaction that has developed between the enterprise and local executive bodies. You conscientiously fulfill the terms of the concluded memorandums, support initiatives that are important for the residents of the district, and are always open to dialogue. This form of cooperation is an example of effective social partnership.I also express my sincere gratitude to you for participating in the implementation of the environmental program "Taza Kazakhstan". Your contribution to preserving the environment, holding environmental events and creating a culture of responsibility to nature is an investment in the health of future generations and in the sustainable development of the entire territory.Dear metallurgists! On this holiday, I wish you good health, new production achievements, stability, respect from colleagues and confidence in the future. May your families be filled with warmth, peace and prosperity, and may your noble work always be recognized!Akim of the district                                                                         K. MurzhakupovSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-bmalin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1033364?lang=kk

A meeting of the Ust-Kamenogorsk City Public Council will be held on July 30, 2025. Venue: Permitina, 17, office No. 201. Time of the event: 4 p.m. The following issues will be considered at the meeting::1.On the provision of public services to the State Institution "Department of Entrepreneurship and Agriculture of the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk".2.Analysis of internal corruption risks and corruption manifestations in the State Institution "Ust-Kamenogorsk City Construction Department".3.On the development of physical culture and mass sports in the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk.4.Analysis of internal corruption risks and corruption manifestations in the State Institution "Department of Housing and Communal Services, Passenger Transport and highways of the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ukmaslihat/press/news/details/1033355?lang=kk

A meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission on Foreign Trade Policy and Participation in International Economic Organizations was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan - Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin.At the meeting, it was decided to reset the export customs duty on gallium, which previously amounted to 10%. The measure is aimed at stimulating gallium production in Kazakhstan and developing export potential.Despite the fact that gallium has not been produced in the country in recent years, global demand for this metal used in high-tech industries remains stable. Kazakhstan has the necessary resource potential to enter this market and can occupy a niche in the global supply chain. This, in turn, will create opportunities for the growth of export activity, increase foreign exchange earnings and expand the presence of Kazakhstani manufacturers in foreign markets.In addition, the Interdepartmental Commission supported the introduction of a ban on the export of blanks and ingots of non-ferrous metals from the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan by all modes of transport until December 31, 2025.The ban applies to raw copper, aluminum slabs and billets, and lead ingots.This measure is aimed at providing the domestic market with strategic raw materials, preventing the export of low-value-added products and stimulating the processing of non-ferrous metals within the country.Source: https://primeminister.kz/ru/news/mvk-podderzhka-proizvodstva-galliya-i-pererabotki-tsvetnykh-metallov-30257Данная мера направлена на обеспечение внутреннего рынка стратегическим сырьем, предотвращение вывоза продукции с низкой добавленной стоимостью и стимулирование переработки цветных металлов внутри страны.Источник: https://primeminister.kz/ru/news/mvk-podderzhka-proizvodstva-galliya-i-pererabotki-tsvetnykh-metallov-30257 Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1033362?lang=kk

Islamabad, July 10, 2025 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan H.E. Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin participated in the Global Pakistan Summit 2025 on the development of E-Commerce. The event was organized by the Ministry of Commerce and the Trade Development Agency of Pakistan.Mr. Rana Ihsan Afzal Khan, Coordinator of the Prime Minister on Commerce, attended the event as an honorary guest.Among the key participants of the conference were heads of diplomatic missions, as well as representatives of the public and private sectors of Kazakhstan, Belarus, Uzbekistan, and Turkey, with whom relevant documents on the establishment and development of E-Commerce had previously been signed.In his remarks at the Conference, Ambassador H.E. Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin spoke about the rapidly growing e-commerce sector in Kazakhstan, the volume of which reached approximately USD 6 billion by the end of 2024.He noted that Kazakhstan is actively implementing digital solutions, encouraging the participation of small and medium-sized businesses in online trade, and expanding cooperation with international platforms.The Ambassador shared his views on priority areas and potential sectors for the development of e-commerce cooperation between Kazakhstan and Pakistan, emphasizing that e-commerce is becoming one of the key drivers of regional economic interaction.Additionally, the Ambassador H.E. Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin informed participants about the results of the Kazakhstan-Pakistan Intergovernmental Commission meeting, held on April 29 in Islamabad, during which an agreement on cooperation in the field of e-commerce was signed and a Roadmap for Trade and Economic Cooperation for 2025–2027 was adopted.The Summit also featured a presentation by the Ministry of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan, during which participants were briefed on the current state of the sector, its key indicators, as well as the initiatives and measures being implemented in the country to promote e-commerce.Moreover, representatives of Kazakhstan’s e-commerce sector - including QazTrade, Kazpost, the Digital Kazakhstan Association, and others - participated in the event online.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-islamabad/press/news/details/1033336?lang=kk

Военнослужащие регионального командования «Юг» и представители местных органов военного управления поздравили участника Великой Отечественной и советско-японской войн Ивана Федоровича Макеева с днем рождения. С особым вниманием и почетом имениннику были вручены подарки и благодарственное письмо от имени министра обороны генерал-лейтенанта авиации Даурена Косанова. В поздравлении выражались искренние слова благодарности за мужество, стойкость и неоценимый вклад в Победу, а также пожелания крепкого здоровья и долгих лет жизни.Настоящим подарком для Ивана Федоровича стало музыкальное выступление военных музыкантов, которые исполнили песни времен войны. Услышав мелодии боевой молодости, ветеран растрогался до слез.Иван Федорович Макеев родился 10 июля 1927 года. В ноябре 1944 года был призван в армию, окончил снайперскую школу. Его подразделение направили на восточные рубежи Советского Союза, где назревала угроза со стороны Японии. Там Иван Макеев принял участие в боях на территории Монголии и Китая – в районе Харбина и Мукдена. Несмотря на ранение, он выжил и прошел боевой путь до конца.После окончания боевых действий продолжил службу в Находке. Демобилизован был только в 1951 году. Всю дальнейшую жизнь Иван Федорович посвятил службе в системе МВД. Коллеги вспоминают его как честного, принципиального и справедливого человека.Сегодня Иван Федорович живет с дочерью Ольгой, которая окружила его заботой и вниманием. У ветерана также есть сын – капитан дальнего плавания. Несмотря на почтенный возраст, фронтовик остается бодрым, встречает гостей с улыбкой и охотно делится воспоминаниями.– Мне очень приятно, что военнослужащие не забывают нас, ветеранов, навещают, поддерживают связь, – отметил Иван Федорович. – Особенно радостно было получить поздравительное письмо от министра обороны, а также послушать песни военных лет. Под «Катюшу» мы шли в бой. Эта песня вернула меня в молодость.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/1033285?lang=kk

As of the 1st half of 2025, there are 2 full-time employees in the Department of control in the field of social protection of the population. Since February 9, 2025, the position of head of the department and since March 26, the position of chief specialist is vacant. For the first half of the year, 8 preventive inspections were carried out (of which preventive control was carried out without visits and 46 unscheduled inspections were issued in relation to the State Institution "Zhylyoysky, Makatsky district Department of Employment and Social Programs and Atyrau city Department of Employment and Social Programs) and 27 prescriptions were issued. According to the results of the inspections, 109 violations of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan on creating access for the disabled to social facilities were revealed. Of these, the availability of LSI is 68 , and the provision of SSU is 41. 81 appeals were received, of which 26 were considered, 15 were satisfied, 11 were dissatisfied, 45 were not considered, and 10 were withdrawn. In the first half of 2025, based on the results of unscheduled inspections, 25 administrative protocols were drawn up and fines in the amount of 5494970 tenge were collected, namely: No. Name of the fine amount 1 Nazar audar LCD 471840 2 SG West ZHSHS 235920 3 AB Game Zone 235920 4 "Masalieva K" LCD 235920 5 Medical College 98300 6 Zhalgas and Co ZHSHS 235920 7 Nasikha ZHSHS 235920 8 "Dzhumagadieva And" LCD 235920 9 "Garzhauova Zh" LCD 235920 10 "Kushenov N" LCD 235920 11 No. 4 Atyrau kalalyk emkhana 98300 12 Atyrau Gasinvest ZHSHS 235920 13 Hundred-meditsynalyk saraptamasyn mayitkhanasy 98300 14 "Tabigi monopoliyalards retteu komitein Atyrau oblysy boyynsha department" 98300 15 "Beket" bus stations of the Lava Trans housing and Communal services 235920 16 "Balalar onaltu ortalygy" KMM 98300 17 "Til mukistigi bar balalarga arnalgan No. 3 oblystyk arnayy mektep boarding schools" KMM 471840 18 Inder audandyk bilim bolimin "No. 3 Psikhologiyalyk-pedagogokalyk tuzeu kabineti" MM 98300 19 "Sulpak" duken, Housing and communal services "Kaspiy-Techno" 235920 20 Residential complex "Narynservice" 235920 21 ZHSHS "Modern Stroy-Atyrau" 393200 22 "Daulet" sauda uyi residential complex "Shiganakov" 235920 23 No. 9 Uchaskelik police point 29490 24 "Qiwi" by Sauda oyin-sauyk ortalygy 196600 25 "Infinity Mall" sauda oyin-sauyk ortalygy 275240 Total 5494970 In relation to the Nazar-Audar supermarket and the Regional Special Boarding School No. 3 for Children with Speech Disorders, the reduced fine was not paid on time and was reviewed in a general manner. The department also drew up an administrative protocol in accordance with paragraph 3 of Article 462 of the Administrative Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan in relation to the Qiwi shopping center and police station No. 9, and in relation to the Infinity Mall shopping center, the administrative material was reviewed by the Atyrau Specialized Administrative Court. Based on the results of the court review, a decision was issued imposing an administrative fine in the amount of 275240 tenge. Previously issued prescriptions are under the control of the department. Requests for compliance with regulations are sent in a timely manner. In case of non-fulfillment within the prescribed period, measures are taken in accordance with the current legislation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek-atyrau/press/news/details/1033299?lang=kk

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Customs authorities of the Republic of Kazakhstan, one of the key tasks of which is the protection of national and economic security, life and health of citizens, inform about an important change in the legislation.New Law: Ban on import, production and sale of vape devicesOn April 19, 2024 the Head of State signed the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On introducing amendments and additions to some legislative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on health issues”, which came into force on June 20, 2024.This Law introduces significant amendments to the Code of the RK “On the Health of the People and the Health Care System”. In particular, Article 110 now expressly prohibits the import, manufacture, sale and distribution of:- Non-cigarette tobacco products.- Electronic consumption systems (vapes).- Flavorings and liquids for vapes.In addition, the ban applies to smoking tobacco products, products with heated tobacco, hookah tobacco, hookah mixtures and systems for heating tobacco that exceed the maximum permissible levels of nicotine and resinous substances, as well as those for which no sanitary and epidemiological requirements have been established.Increased criminal liabilityAlong with these changes, a new Article 301-1 has been introduced into the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, establishing liability for violating this prohibition.Consequences for sale and distribution:- The sale and distribution of smokeless tobacco products, vapes, flavors and liquids for them is punishable by:- A fine of up to 200 MRP.- Or correctional labor in the same amount.- Or community service for up to 200 hours.- Or arrest for up to 50 days.Stricter measures for importation and production:- For those who attempt to import or manufacture prohibited products in the territory of the RK, there are significantly more severe penalties:- A fine of up to 2,000 MRP.- Or imprisonment for up to two years with confiscation of property.Increased liability in case of repeated violations or in a group of persons:- If the above acts are committed by a group of persons or repeatedly, the punishment can reach up to five years of imprisonment.Customs authorities urge citizens and business entities to strictly comply with the new legal requirements in order to avoid legal liability.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1033233?lang=kk

In order to fulfill the instructions of the Committee for Regulation and Control in the Field of Social Protection of the Population and the media Plan, an analysis of the report on internal quality control of public services for the first half of 2025 (January–June) was conducted: According to the Department of Pension and Social Security: The total number of public services provided by the Pension and Social Security Department is 44085, of which: newly appointed — 24325, revised — 19760. 1) 10998 public services were provided through the State Corporation. 2) in electronic format through the e-government web portal - 173 public services; 3) proactively provided — 8331 public services. There were no complaints about the quality of public services provided through the State Corporation and the e-Government portal. In accordance with the results for 6 months of 2025, the Pension and Social Security Department conducted 7 explanatory events to improve the quality of public services, including: • on television — 2, • Media publications (newspapers) — 4, • live broadcasts on the social network Instagram — 2, • training methodological events jointly with specialists of the NAO "Government for Citizens State Corporation" — 7. The number of citizens covered by explanatory measures to improve the quality of public services amounted to 93 people. During the control measures, there were no violations of the procedure and deadlines for the provision of public services, as well as complaints from citizens. In order to comply with the Committee's instructions, the arrears of the recipients of overpayments as of 2023 amounted to KZT 211,706,614, currently — KZT 86,687,447, which means that 59% of the funds have been returned to the budget. In addition, in accordance with the risk assessment criteria of the Committee for Regulation and Control in the Field of Social Protection of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in the first half of 2025, a preventive inspection of the branch of JSC "State Social Insurance Fund" in Atyrau region was conducted. No violations were detected by the branch. In the first half of 2025, 262 documents of recipients of pension payments with the same work experience were checked, no matches were found. 463 requests were received in the first half of this year for citizens who worked in Kazakhstan during the Soviet Union and moved to the CIS countries in order to confirm their work experience when assigning pensions, including: • 176 sent to the archive, • 169 — confirmed work experience and submitted documents. In the period from January to June of this year, the Pension and social Security Department received 134 applications, of which: • Administrative acts have been adopted on 53 appeals, including: o 35 — positive, o 18 — burdensome; • 39 requests, • 25 redirected, • 7 terminated. All requests during the reporting period were answered within the established time frame.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek-atyrau/press/news/details/1033247?lang=kk

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In order to fulfill the instructions of the Committee for Regulation and Control in the Field of Social Protection of the Population and the media Plan, an analysis of the report on internal quality control of public services for the first half of 2025 (January–June) was conducted: According to the Department of Pension and Social Security: The total number of public services provided by the Pension and Social Security Department is 44085, of which: newly appointed — 24325, revised — 19760. 1) 10998 public services were provided through the State Corporation. 2) in electronic format through the e-government web portal - 173 public services; 3) proactively provided — 8331 public services. There were no complaints about the quality of public services provided through the State Corporation and the e-Government portal. In accordance with the results for 6 months of 2025, the Pension and Social Security Department conducted 7 explanatory events to improve the quality of public services, including: • on television — 2, • Media publications (newspapers) — 4, • live broadcasts on the social network Instagram — 2, • training methodological events jointly with specialists of the NAO "Government for Citizens State Corporation" — 7. The number of citizens covered by explanatory measures to improve the quality of public services amounted to 93 people. During the control measures, there were no violations of the procedure and deadlines for the provision of public services, as well as complaints from citizens. In order to comply with the Committee's instructions, the arrears of the recipients of overpayments as of 2023 amounted to KZT 211,706,614, currently — KZT 86,687,447, which means that 59% of the funds have been returned to the budget. In addition, in accordance with the risk assessment criteria of the Committee for Regulation and Control in the Field of Social Protection of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in the first half of 2025, a preventive inspection of the branch of JSC "State Social Insurance Fund" in Atyrau region was conducted. No violations were detected by the branch. In the first half of 2025, 262 documents of recipients of pension payments with the same work experience were checked, no matches were found. 463 requests were received in the first half of this year for citizens who worked in Kazakhstan during the Soviet Union and moved to the CIS countries in order to confirm their work experience when assigning pensions, including: • 176 sent to the archive, • 169 — confirmed work experience and submitted documents. In the period from January to June of this year, the Pension and social Security Department received 134 applications, of which: • Administrative acts have been adopted on 53 appeals, including: o 35 — positive, o 18 — burdensome; • 39 requests, • 25 redirected, • 7 terminated. All requests during the reporting period were answered within the established time frame. In the first half of 2025, the head of the department conducted 11 personal receptions of citizens, all issues were resolved positively.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek-atyrau/press/news/details/1033184?lang=kk

On July 1, applications for the annual award competition for non-governmental organizations began. The NGO Award is aimed at providing institutional support to strengthen the capacity of organizations and increase motivation to implement socially significant projects. The prize is awarded in 16 socially significant areas. The amount of the premium for one direction is 2000 MCI. It is worth noting that over the past 8 years, 486 non-governmental organizations have been able to demonstrate their contribution to solving socially significant problems and receive an award. Every year, about 10 of them are rural NGOs, recognized for their contribution to the development of districts and rural areas. If your NGO is actively involved in the life of society, is a leader in its field, makes a fundamental contribution to solving socially significant issues and actively implements innovative ideas, we invite you to participate in the competition among the best NGOs. Acceptance of applications for participation in the competition will end on September 1 (inclusive), 2025 at 18:30 (Astana time). For more information about the conditions of participation in the competition, see the link: https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akk/documents/details/863651 ?lang=ru If you have any questions, you can contact us at the following numbers: 8 (7172) 74-09-97, 74-07-41, 74-02-17.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-katon-karagay/press/news/details/1033120?lang=kk

🌱 “Taza Kazakhstan” — It All Starts with You!The nationwide environmental campaign “Taza Kazakhstan”, initiated by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in the spring of 2024, has quickly grown into an inspiring and large-scale public movement.The main goal of the project is not only to clean up the environment, but to foster a new ecological culture among citizens. This is not just a one-time cleanup — it’s a step toward conscious and responsible care for nature.📊 What has been achieved so far:• 183 major events held in 2024;• Over 6.2 million participants;• Including 229,000 volunteers.Taza Kazakhstan is becoming a good national tradition — bringing together people from all walks of life, from schoolchildren to government institutions.🔍 How can you help?If you see a polluted area, you can make a difference:1️⃣ Log in to your personal account (via the website or Telegram bot);2️⃣ Upload a photo of the issue;3️⃣ Specify the location and submit your request.Every action counts.Taza Kazakhstan starts with you!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-digital/press/news/details/1033106?lang=kk

Пусан, 2025 жылғы 11 шілде – 🇰🇿🤝🇰🇷 ҚР Пусан қаласындағы Бас консулдығы Оңтүстік Кореяның Daesun BN Group компаниясы өкілдерінің Қазақстандағы ірі алкоголь өнімдерін өндірушілердің бірі — Maximus Aktobe (AKTOBE DISTILLERY) зауытымен танысу кездесуін ұйымдастырды.1943 жылы негізі қаланған Maximus зауыты – халықаралық марапаттарға ие болған, ЕО мен АҚШ-тың органикалық сертификатына ие заманауи автоматтандырылған кәсіпорын.Кездесу барысында тараптар әріптестік орнатуға өзара қызығушылық білдіріп, өзара жеткізілімдер мен ұзақ мерзімді ынтымақтастық мүмкіндіктерін пысықтауға уағдаласты.Бас консулдық Қазақстан мен Корея Республикасы арасындағы сауда-экономикалық ынтымақтастықты дамытуға алдағы уақытта да жәрдемдесуге дайын. Пусан, 11 июля 2025 года – 🇰🇿🤝🇰🇷 Генеральное консульство Республики Казахстан в г. Пусан организовало ознакомительную встречу представителей южнокорейской компании Daesun BN Group с одним из крупнейших алкогольных производителей Казахстана — Maximus Aktobe (AKTOBE DISTILLERY).Основанный в 1943 году, завод Maximus представляет собой современное автоматизированное предприятие, удостоенное международных наград и обладающее органической сертификацией ЕС и США.В ходе встречи стороны выразили взаимную заинтересованность в установлении партнёрства и договорились проработать возможности взаимных поставок и долгосрочного сотрудничества.Генеральное консульство готово и далее оказывать содействие развитию торгово-экономического сотрудничества между Казахстаном и Республикой Корея. Busan, July 11, 2025 – 🇰🇿🤝🇰🇷 The Consulate General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Busan organized an introductory meeting between representatives of the South Korean company Daesun BN Group and one of Kazakhstan’s largest alcohol producers — Maximus Aktobe (AKTOBE DISTILLERY).Established in 1943, Maximus is a modern automated facility, recognized with international awards and certified organic by the EU and the US.During the meeting, both sides expressed mutual interest in establishing a partnership and agreed to explore opportunities for reciprocal supply and long-term cooperation.The Consulate General remains committed to supporting the development of trade and economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and the Republic of Korea. 2025년 7월 11일, 부산 – 🇰🇿🤝🇰🇷 새로운 파트너십을 향한 첫걸음!주부산 카자흐스탄 총영사관은 한국의 대선비엔그룹(Daesun BN Group) 관계자들과 카자흐스탄 최대 주류 제조업체 중 하나인 Maximus Aktobe (AKTOBE DISTILLERY) 간의 상견례를 주최했습니다.1943년에 설립된 Maximus는 유럽연합과 미국의 유기농 인증을 받은 국제적인 수상 경력의 현대화된 자동 생산 공장입니다.이번 만남을 통해 양측은 상호 관심을 표명하고, 상호 수출입 및 장기 협력 가능성을 논의하기로 합의했습니다. 총영사관은 앞으로도 카자흐스탄과 대한민국 간의 경제·통상 협력 증진을 위해 지속적으로 지원해 나가겠습니다.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-busan/press/news/details/1033016?lang=kk

In the first half of 2025, Kazakhstanis accessed more than 26 million public services through the eGov.kz portal and the eGov Mobile app. Notably, 12 million of these services, about 45 percent, were provided through the eGov Mobile app, reflecting a significant increase in trust in mobile services.Currently, more than 90 percent of government services are available online, and the citizens of Kazakhstan are actively utilizing this opportunity. The number of registered users on the eGov.kz e-government portal continues to rise, now exceeding 14.8 million, with 270,000 new users registered this year alone.Particular attention should be paid to the growing popularity of the eGov Mobile application - its audience has increased by 1.1 million users since the beginning of the year and reached 11 million. One of the app's most utilized features is the «Digital Documents» section, which has been accessed more than 41 million times. The app currently offers 38 different digital documents, including ID cards, driving licenses, student ID cards, and other important credentials.The popularity of the application is also confirmed by the stable user activity: more than 5.8 million people use the eGov Mobile application every month.Overall, since the launch of the e-government initiative, citizens have received a total of 573 million services: 489 million through the eGov.kz portal and 84 million via the eGov Mobile app.In addition to the usual certificates and basic services, Kazakhstanis are increasingly adopting new digital tools. Among the most popular are data leakage checks with the Nomad Guard service, issuance of a 073/u medical certificate via eGov Mobile, and the ability to send a notification to the car owner about problems noticed on the road using the «Notify the car owner about the problem» service. The «Law and Order» service is also popular, allowing to file a complaint to the police on various incidents in real time - from traffic accidents to domestic violence.The development of digital services goes beyond simply adding new functions. The development team is dedicated to systematically improving existing solutions: analyzing user experiences, optimizing processes, and reducing the number of steps required to obtain services. Many of these improvements may be unnoticed by users but significantly enhance the convenience and speed of service delivery.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-selinograd/press/news/details/1033001?lang=kk

Today, a meeting on the implementation of the Taza Kazakhstan project was held in Zhastar Sarayy under the chairmanship of Akim of the region K. Aksakalov.During the meeting, issues of environmental well-being, sanitary cleaning of territories and the development of a culture of cleanliness among the population were discussed.There is a large-scale joint work to create a clean and comfortable region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/upr-ump-kostanay/press/news/details/1032946?lang=kk

International organizations highlight the income replacement ratio (IRR) as one of the important indicators of pension adequacy. It reflects the ratio between pension benefits and the employee's wages before retirement, i.e. how much his pension income replaces his labor income.It should be noted that the IRR is a target benchmark, its value is individual for each employee and depends on his labor income and length of service, regularity and completeness of pension contributions to his funded pension account.The concept of further modernization of the pension system of the Republic of Kazakhstan until 2030 provides for maintaining the IRR with total pension benefits at a level of at least 40% of lost earnings (International Labor Organization standard) with at least 35 years of participation in the pension system and a regularity of contributions of 12 times a year.The replacement rate for UAPF contributors who reached retirement age in 2024 and began to receive pension benefits (solidary and basic pension from the state, as well as funded pension from UAPF), in total for all types of pensions amounted to more than 41% of the average salary level.In the future, as is happening in developed countries, the funded pension will make up an increasing part of the total pension. The Kazakhstan funded pension system has not yet completed its full cycle, which is about 40 years - the full period of a person's working life. Therefore, those who retire do not yet have sufficient savings experience. In addition, as is known, in the first years of the implementation of the funded system, low incomes, irregularity and incompleteness of contributions were characterized. Therefore, a higher share of solidarity pension is still maintained, but gradually decreases. In the future, according to actuarial estimates, the replacement rate due to the funded pension for contributors who began their working career in 2024 (at the age of 22) and will retire in 2065 will be 35% or more of their earnings. At the same time, the funded pension will be formed at the expense of compulsory pension contributions of employees (CPC) and employers (ECPC). In addition, citizens will receive a basic pension, the amount of which also depends on the length of service of CPC contributions to the UAPF. Such workers will no longer have the right to a solidarity pension.Currently, the calculation of the average monthly income replacement rate for each contributor is carried out by the UAPF based on information from state information systems, within the limits provided by law. How is IRR calculated for the purposes of using lump sum pension benefit payments (LSPBP) for improving housing conditions and/or medical treatment? It should be noted that persons with pension savings in the UAPF are entitled to lump sum pension benefit payments (LSPBP) if one of the following conditions is met:Pension savings exceed the minimum sufficiency thresholdFuture pension (joint and basic) is not less than 40% of current incomeA pension annuity agreement has been concluded with an insurance company.The legislation defines the algorithm for calculating the IRR as follows:The monthly pension (basic + solidarity on the date of assignment) is divided by the average monthly income of the beneficiary (AMI) for the last 5 years (before retirement). The amount of AMI is calculated based on data on his actual compulsory pension contributions (CPC) for 5 years, adjusted for inflation, and is limited to the average monthly income in the republic.For beneficiaries of long-service pension benefits who are assigned pension benefits in accordance with the Social Code, and retired judges who are paid a monthly lifetime allowance, the replacement rate of the AMI is taken to be 40%.Please note that only the basic and solidarity pensions are taken into account to calculate the IRR, which should provide the pensioner with a lifetime income of at least 40%. Upon reaching this IRR level, the pensioner can use up to 50% of their savings for housing or treatment. If a person has entered into a pension annuity agreement, that is, receives a lifetime pension benefit from an insurance company of at least 70% of the subsistence minimum established for the current financial year, they can use all savings in their pension account in the UAPF for housing or medical treatment. Understanding the meaning of the replacement rate helps citizens plan their financial stability through pension benefits. Every year, the role of funded pensions is becoming increasingly important. It is important that public policy and the pension system develop in the direction of providing adequate pensions for all citizens.  UAPF was founded on August 22, 2013 on the basis of GNPF APF JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan represented by the State Institution Committee of State Property and Privatization of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Trust management of UAPF pension assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF attracts compulsory pension contributions, employer’s compulsory pension contributions, compulsory occupational pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as carries out enrollment and accounting of voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation for the guaranteed deposit, transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory guarantee of deposits, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", ensures the implementation of pension benefits. The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target requirements, accounting and crediting of target savings (TS) to target savings accounts, payments of TS to their recipients in bank accounts, accounting for returns of TS in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the National Fund for Children program (More details at www.enpf.kz)               Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-rudnyi-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1042210?lang=kk

As part of the continuation of work on the phased implementation of the Keden information system, the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with the State Inspection Committee in the Agro-Industrial Complex of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, is commissioning the functionality for issuing an opinion (permit) for the import of samples of unregistered plant protection products (pesticides) for registration (small-scale and production) tests and (or) scientific research in accordance with the decisions of the Board of the Eurasian the Economic Commission (hereinafter referred to as the conclusion on pesticides).Starting from July 11, 2025, applications for obtaining a pesticide certificate will be submitted and processed at the Keden IP.We would like to note that on July 10 of this year, at 18:30, the Single Window for Export-Import Operations information system will stop accepting applications for a pesticide certificate.Instructions on how to fill out the application, as well as on how to register in the system are posted on the main page on the portal. https://keden.kgd.gov.kz , as well as in the created separate telegram chat https:// t.me/kedenkgdgovkz/60776 – for the applicant.Please note that it is necessary to specify valid mobile phone numbers and email addresses during registration in order to receive notifications about the status of applications.For more information and advice, please contact customer support.:- +7 7172 73 55 19- +7 705 956 53 89- e-mail: keden_support@kgd.minfin.gov.kz .- telegram channel: https://t.me/kedenkgdgovkz .Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-almaty/press/news/details/1033414?lang=kk

Astana, July 10, 2025 – First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Akan Rakhmetullin held a meeting with Eric Meyer, Senior Bureau Official for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, U.S. Department of State.The sides discussed the current state and future prospects of the enhanced strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and the United States.Following the meeting, they reaffirmed mutual commitment to deepening cooperation and agreed to maintain regular contact at all levels. In this context, the parties emphasized the significance of the recent visit by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu to Washington, upon the invitation of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1032878?lang=kk