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Stockholm, May 5-6, 2025 — At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sweden, a Kazakhstan-Sweden business round table was held, organized within the framework of the official visit of the delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Sweden. The main goal of the visit was the expansion of bilateral investment and technological cooperation, as well as the promotion of Kazakhstan’s economic opportunities among the leading representatives of Swedish business.The Kazakh delegation was headed by Vice Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Saparbekov. It also included Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Gabidulla Ospankulov, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Renewable Energy Association “Qazaq Green” Nurlan Kapenov, Director of the Executive Directorate of the Union of Mechanical Engineers of Kazakhstan Talgat Bazarbekov, foreign representative of the JSC “National Company Kazakh Invest” Ulbossyn Sarybayeva, as well as representatives of Kazakhstani companies working in the fields of mechanical engineering, energy and information-communication technologies.The Swedish side was headed by State Secretary for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sweden Diana Janse. The round table was attended by representatives of Business Sweden, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Eurasian countries, as well as the largest Swedish companies, including ABB, Scania, Ericsson, Sandvik, Epiroc, SKF AB, Vaderstad AB, Tornum Group and Volvo Trucks.Opening the event, State Secretary Diana Janse emphasized: “Kazakhstan demonstrates stability and sustainable economic growth, creating favorable conditions for doing business. This forum opens new perspectives for cooperation, and Sweden is ready to comprehensively support the development of mutually beneficial projects between our countries.” The State Secretary also called on Swedish business to participate more actively in joint initiatives with Kazakhstan.During the discussions, the parties noted the significant potential for deepening cooperation in the fields of mechanical engineering, mining, renewable energy, agriculture and IT. Particular emphasis was placed on the interest of Swedish business in investment opportunities in Kazakhstan, including the implementation of projects consistent with the principles of sustainable development and the “green” transition.The Kazakh side presented government support measures aimed at improving the investment climate, and also presented a number of specific projects open to the participation of foreign companies. Special attention was paid to the introduction of innovative solutions and advanced technologies in key sectors of the economy.As part of the visit, separate meetings were also held between the Kazakh delegation and representatives of Volvo Trucks, Scania CV AB, the Swedish Solar Energy Association and Sandvik, during which the possibilities for localization of Swedish machinery and equipment in Kazakhstan were discussed.As a result of the events, an agreement was reached on continuing a substantive dialogue at the level of sectoral ministries, business associations and companies, as well as on the development of concrete mechanisms for practical cooperation.The Kazakhstan-Sweden round table became an important platform for strengthening business ties and building long-term partnerships between the two countries, with a focus on investment, technology and sustainable development.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-stockholm/press/news/details/991155?lang=kk

A number of spiritual and cultural events will be held in the city of Kokshetau to mark the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory. Two performances deserve special attention — "The Last Letter" and "The Soldier's Father". These productions realistically convey the tragedy of the war and are able to touch the heart of every viewer.On May 7, at 17:00, the premiere of the concert performance "The Last Letter" will take place on the stage of the Kazakh Musical and Drama Theater named after Shakhmet Kusainov. The staging was prepared by the artistic director of the theater Manarbek Kydyrbai, and the director was Medet Khamzin, the holder of the honorary title of "Excellent Student of Culture"."The play artistically reflects the tragedy of the war through the pain left in the heart of humanity, through mournful letters from the front, memories of fallen heroes and the value of peaceful life. The production will feature songs from those years that will help the audience understand the meaning of the world more deeply," the organizers note.On May 6, 8 and 10, at 18:00, the Akmola Regional Russian Drama Theater will host screenings of a play based on the play by Suliko Zhgenti "Father of a Soldier". The production was performed by the main director of the theater, "Excellent Student of Culture" Olga Lutsiva.The plot centers on the story of an elderly Georgian peasant, Giorgi Makharashvili, who volunteers to go to the front in search of his son. He goes to war not as a soldier, but as a father. On his way, he meets many people whose fates reveal to him the common tragedy of war. The play deeply touches on such values as love, hope, humanity, perseverance and fatherly kindness.The play is based on the famous 1964 film Father of a Soldier, directed by Rezo Chkheidze. This work won the hearts of the audience in the 20th century and remains relevant to this day. It tells a sincere, pathos-free story about human feelings and fortitude in wartime.Both productions are an integral part of historical and cultural commemorative events dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory. The aim of the organizers is to awaken in the hearts of the audience the love of the Motherland, respect for historical memory and the value of peaceful life.Young people, representatives of the creative intelligentsia, members of veteran organizations and all lovers of theatrical art are invited to the events.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-madeniet/press/news/details/991166?lang=kk

In Astana, a military parade took place with the participation of the President of the Republic — Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, commemorating Defender of the Fatherland Day (May 7) and the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War.— Among the National Guard formation marching in the parade were descendants of war veterans. They honor the memory of the heroes and carry their legacy. Our military equipment and weaponry are continuously modernized in line with current standards. Today’s parade clearly reflects this progress, — said Major General Bauyrzhan Abzhanov, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard, who led the parade formation.Over 400 servicemen of the National Guard participated in the ceremonial march, including troops from military unit 5573 of the operational command and the elite special forces unit "Bürkit", who formed separate marching columns.— I am a descendant of Victory — my grandfather was among those who brought us this historic day. I am proud of his wartime bravery. Today, I had the honor to march with my comrades in this parade dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory, — shared a serviceman from Bürkit.In addition, 30 representatives of the law enforcement forces, together with the combined orchestra of Kazakhstan’s security services, provided the musical accompaniment for the Victory Parade.During the mechanized column’s procession, the National Guard showcased 13 modern armored vehicles, including:“Barys” 6×6,“Alan-2”,“Cobra II” with enhanced combat protection,and the “Ural-VV”, capable of transporting up to 17 personnel across dangerous terrain.This year’s Victory Parade brought together 4,500 military personnel from the Armed Forces, other troops, and military formations of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Notably, for the first time in history, battle flags of units originally formed on Kazakhstan’s territory were ceremonially carried, and troops marched in historical wartime uniforms, adding a special symbolic touch to the event.Press Service of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/991135?lang=kk

Astana, 7 May 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu held a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Bui Thanh Son.The parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of Kazakh-Vietnamese cooperation in the political, trade and economic, investment, and cultural-humanitarian spheres.Minister Nurtleu emphasized that Astana views Hanoi as one of its key partners in Southeast Asia, with whom it shares close and friendly ties.“We attach particular importance to the state visit of the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam, to Kazakhstan. The adoption of the historic Joint Statement on the Establishment of a Strategic Partnership undoubtedly marks a new and important milestone in our bilateral relations,” stated the Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan.He reiterated Kazakhstan’s commitment to high-level agreements and underlined the importance of the ambitious goal to increase bilateral trade to 2 billion US dollars in the coming years. In this regard, the establishment of a Kazakhstan-Vietnam Strategic Council to comprehensively coordinate the development of bilateral cooperation was proposed.The Vietnamese Foreign Minister confirmed his country’s readiness to further strengthen the strategic partnership in a spirit of friendship and trust, and extended an invitation for the Kazakh side to visit Hanoi with a business mission.The ministers also exchanged views on the current international agenda and noted that Kazakhstan and Vietnam share similar positions on most regional and global issues. They emphasized the successful cooperation between the two countries within international organizations, including the UN, CICA, and EAEU.At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides agreed to maintain close contact and advance cooperation across the full spectrum of areas of mutual interest.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/991111?lang=kk

On May 7, the grand opening of the exposition of state symbols, dedicated to Defender of the Fatherland Day and the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, took place on the central square of the city of Rudny. The event was held under the slogan "Uly Zhenis: Yerlikke tagzym, urpakka ulgi" — "The Great Victory: A bow to the feat, an example for posterity." Thousands of citizens gathered to pay tribute to history and celebrate important dates in an atmosphere of national unity. The central event was the opening of a new symbolic exhibition, including: • A 20-meter-high flagpole with a 2×4-meter national flag • Two monumental granite blocks with a description of the state symbols and the text of the Anthem of the Republic of Kazakhstan • Modern technical equipment — lifting mechanism and architectural lighting, which makes the object visible even in the evening The exposition will become a place of attraction for citizens, where solemn ceremonies, festive events and patriotic actions will take place. It not only decorates the central square, but also fulfills an important mission to promote state symbols and strengthen national identity. Special attention on this day was paid to honoring the outstanding residents of Rudny. Akhmetzhanov Gabdolla, Glaser Gennady Efimovich, Kakenov Zhaksylyk Kakenuly and Pentyukhova Lilia Lvovna were awarded the badge of "Honorary resident of the city of Rudny". In addition, certificates of honor were awarded to Akim of Kostanay region and akim of Rudny city. The festive atmosphere was complemented by a military march with the participation of military personnel, school and college students, as well as the brass band of military unit No. 6697. 280 people took part in the march, and the culmination of the event was a live broadcast of the Military Parade in honor of the Victory anniversary. "A strong state is...first of all, spiritual values, national identity, respect for the history and symbols of the country," says the Head of State. On this day, these words found a visible embodiment - in the flag, anthem, marches, and, most importantly, in the eyes of those who came to honor their Homeland. The opening of the exhibition became a bright and significant event for the whole city, uniting generations, demonstrating the values that underpin the independence of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-ishki-sayasat/press/news/details/991118?lang=kk

The grand opening of the freestyle and women's wrestling championships, dedicated to Defender of the Fatherland Day and the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, took place on May 7 at the K. Nurzhanov Athletics Arena. More than 150 boys and girls (born in 2009-2011) from all over Kazakhstan participate in it.  The organizers of the competition are the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of the Karaganda region and the Daulet Wrestling Training Center.- This is a very important championship for novice wrestlers, - said the judge of the international category, Honored Master of Sports, Honored Coach of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alexander Alekseevich Mytsyk, - Many well-known athletes began their success with these competitions. Here, children are selected for the national teams of the regions to participate in the national championship. And the most important thing is that this tournament not only remains popular and significant among athletes, but also carries an educational moment, as it is dedicated to such a great holiday – Victory Day. The guys honored the memory of the war heroes with a minute of silence, and at that moment, I am sure, they had bright feelings of patriotism and pride for their great-grandfathers, for their peaceful country.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda-sport/press/news/details/991122?lang=kk

Для расширения доступа бизнеса к льготному финансированию Министерство национальной экономики РК запустило два новых инструмента поддержки на базе Фонда «Даму». Они позволяют компаниям любого масштаба - от малого до крупного - привлекать финансирование даже при отсутствии достаточного залога.Первое направление рассчитано на масштабные проекты стоимостью от 7 млрд тенге. Охватывает ключевые отрасли экономики, включая промышленность, энергетику, инфраструктуру и экспорт. Государство предоставляет гарантию по займам, что снижает риски для банков и делает кредитование бизнеса более доступным.Второе направление нацелено на малые и средние предприятия. Распространяется на проекты стоимостью до 7 млрд тенге и помогает предпринимателям без залога получить необходимое финансирование. На сегодняшний день подписаны соглашения с пятью банками, еще два находятся в процессе. Работа по расширению перечня партнеров продолжается.Программа уже показала первые результаты: поддержано 34 проекта на общую сумму 3,3 млрд тенге. Гарантии оформляются всего за два рабочих дня по упрощенной процедуре. Получатели - представители различных сфер: от производства и транспорта до образования.До конца 2025 года планируется поддержать 10 тысяч проектов, а к 2028 году объем гарантийного портфеля достигнет 1,4 трлн тенге. Это обеспечит ежегодную поддержку более 50 тысяч бизнес-инициатив.На сегодняшний день партнерами фонда Даму являются банки Банк ЦентрКредит, Halyk Bank, Freedom Bank, Fortebank, Bank RBK, Bereke Bank и Казахстан–Зираат Интернешнл Банк. Предприниматели могут получить гарантию фонда до 85% от суммы кредита, что делает займы значительно доступнее.Новые механизмы - это вклад в развитие устойчивой финансовой инфраструктуры, снижение рисков для банков и расширение возможностей для роста отечественного бизнеса.Напомним, данные инициативы реализуются в рамках мер по ускорению экономического роста. Как сообщалось ранее, в 2025 году запланировано увеличение капитала холдинга «Байтерек» на 1 трлн тенге. Это позволит привлечь финансирование в объеме до 8 трлн тенге и направить его на запуск новых проектов, расширение производственных мощностей и создание высокопроизводительных рабочих мест.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/991101?lang=kk

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Belo Horizonte, May 6, 2025- The opening ceremony of the 59th International Mendeleev Chemistry Olympiad in an interactive format combining elements of modern science and Brazilian traditions took place in the capital of the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais.At the Olympiad, the Kazakhstan team was represented by gifted students from different regions of Kazakhstan and became one of the most numerous teams (11 students) among teams from 40 countries of the world.In 2025, the Olympiad, which will be held from May 6 to 12 as part of Brazil's BRICS presidency, was organized by the Chemistry Faculty of Moscow State University and the Melnichenko Foundation in cooperation with the Federal University of Minas Gerais. The opening ceremony of the event was attended by representatives of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Brazil, who warmly welcomed the Kazakh team and wished them success in the upcoming competition.For reference: The International Mendeleev Chemistry Olympiad (IMHO) is a large international competition for highschool students in chemistry. It is a competitions that holds a lot of tradition as it was established in 1967. The Olympics usually take place in late April or early May. This year it was timed to coincide with Brazil's BRICS presidency. The Mendeleev Olympiad is the most difficult competition in chemistry and is named after the great chemist Dmitry Mendeleev, who invented the periodic table.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brazil/press/news/details/991047?lang=kk

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Buenos Aires, May 6, 2025 – During a working visit to the Argentine Republic, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Brazil and concurrently to Argentina, Bolat Nussupov, met with the newly appointed Deputy Foreign Minister of Argentina, Eduardo Bustamante, and the Political Director, Ambassador Betina Pasquali de Fonseca.On behalf of the leadership of Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ambassador once again congratulated Eduardo Bustamante on his appointment and wished him success in his new role. In this context, a letter from the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Akan Rakhmetullin, was handed over, conveying congratulations and an invitation to visit Astana for the next round of political consultations.The talks focused on the implementation of agreements reached during the fourth round of political consultations held in Buenos Aires on August 22, 2023, as well as the strengthening of bilateral political and trade-economic cooperation. The parties also discussed aspects of the bilateral meeting held at the Argentine Foreign Ministry on June 5, 2024.In this context, both sides expressed satisfaction with the progress made in implementing the bilateral agenda.In particular, they highlighted the establishment last year of the “Kazakhstan–Argentina” Parliamentary Friendship Group within the Argentine Parliament and the holding of its first joint online session with Kazakh partners on December 18, 2024. They also noted the founding of the Kazakhstan–Argentina Business Council this year, co-chaired by the “Meat Union of Kazakhstan” and the “Argentine National Institute for the Promotion of Beef.”In this regard, the Ambassador invited the leadership of the Argentine Foreign Ministry to attend the signing ceremony of the relevant memorandum between the founding parties and the inaugural meeting of the Business Council, scheduled for May 7 this year in Buenos Aires. The parties also discussed certain aspects of the upcoming fifth round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of the two countries, to be held in Astana.Within the framework of multilateral cooperation, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan expressed gratitude to the Argentine side for its support of the resolution on the establishment of the UN Regional Center for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brazil/press/news/details/991019?lang=kk

Astana, May 6, 2025 - Mazhilis - Lower House of Parliament. Yerlan Koshanov, Chairman of Mazhilis met with the National Assembly (Parliament) of Hungary headed by the Chair of the Kazakhstan-Hungary Parliamentary Cooperation Group Sándor Fazekas.Welcoming the Hungarian parliamentarians, Yerlan Koshanov stressed that the peoples of Kazakhstan and Hungary are connected by a strategic partnership. - Kazakhstan highly values the strong ties of cooperation with Hungary, our strategic partner in the European Union. Our brotherly countries are united by the common values of independence, peace and national culture. Our common historical heritage continues to inspire us to fruitful dialog and multifaceted interaction. The trusting relationship between our leaders is a guarantee of this. It is symbolic that the first state visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Budapest in November 2024 was held in the year of the 10th anniversary of our strategic partnership, - said the Speaker of the Mazhilis.Yerlan Koshanov emphasized that the Mazhilis attaches great importance to the development of inter-parliamentary relations with the State Assembly of Hungary. During last year's visit to Budapest, an Agreement on Cooperation between the parliaments of the two countries was signed, which has become a solid basis for the development of bilateral relations. He also noted the active work of Hungarian deputies within the group on inter-parliamentary cooperation and congratulated Sándor Fazekas on his recent election as chair of the friendship group with Kazakhstan.In turn, Sándor Fazekas conveyed to the Kazakh people the warm greetings of the Hungarian Kipchaks, who, according to him, live in about 50 settlements in Hungary and value their connection with the historical homeland of their ancestors.- Our common roots have a special meaning for us. It is this knowledge, this heritage, that we want to pass on to the next generations. And we greatly appreciate the fact that since 1990 we have been able to reestablish our historical ties and begin to build new relations between our countries and peoples. It is important for the Hungarian Kipchaks and the entire Hungarian people that Kazakhstan has become an independent country and is successfully building a prosperous society, thanks to which we were able to establish strong ties in the field of diplomacy, economy and culture, - said the head of the Hungarian delegation.The Speaker of Mazhilis noted the fruitful interaction of our countries in the Organization of Turkic States and TURKPA, stressed the importance of developing contacts with Hungarian colleagues within the framework of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and other multilateral structures.At the end of the meeting Yerlan Koshanov on behalf of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev presented Sándor Fazekas with the Order "Dostyk" II degree for strengthening the friendship and cooperation between Kazakhstan and Hungary.Source: https://mazhilis.parlam.kz/ru/multimedia-center/news/16819Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-budapest/press/news/details/991024?lang=kk

Astana, May 6, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu met with a delegation of the National Assembly (Parliament) of Hungary, currently paying an official visit to Kazakhstan.The Hungarian delegation included Chair of the Kazakhstan-Hungary Parliamentary Cooperation Group Sándor Fazekas, his Deputy Sándor Kovács, and member of the Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), Zsolt Németh.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and future prospects of Kazakh-Hungarian relations, with special emphasis on strengthening inter-parliamentary dialogue, expanding humanitarian ties and cooperation within international organizations, including the Council of Europe and the OSCE.Minister Nurtleu stressed the importance of further deepening the strategic partnership between Astana and Budapest, which is based on historical friendship, mutual respect and common approaches to key international issues.Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister congratulated Sándor Fazekas on the awarding of the Order of Dostyk, II Class, by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s decree in recognition of his personal contribution to strengthening bilateral cooperation.Particular attention was paid to Kazakhstan’s cooperation with the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, notably in promoting the rule of law, human rights and democratic principles. In this context, both sides reaffirmed their mutual interest in further developing a constructive dialogue with European institutions.The Kazakh Foreign Minister expressed his confidence in the successful implementation of the Council of Europe’s programme “Neighborhood Cooperation Priorities (NCP) for Kazakhstan 2024-2027”, which covers a number of key areas in the field of human rights and domestic political development, in line with the logic of the reforms initiated by the Head of State.Issues related to the broadening and deepening of cooperation were discussed in more detail during a meeting between Zsolt Németh and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Roman Vassilenko. The Deputy Minister shared with the European guest a comprehensive overview of Kazakhstan’s systemic political and socio-economic reforms aimed at building a Just and Fair Kazakhstan.Noting that Kazakhstan is a party to four Council of Europe conventions, Deputy Minister Vassilenko expressed Kazakhstan’s interest in further strengthening cooperation with the Council by acceding to additional instruments of the Organization, which would contribute to the country’s political modernization and economic development.In this context, the positive cooperation with the Venice Commission was noted, as it provides expert and advisory support for the reform of Kazakhstan’s legal institutions.The parties underlined the importance of the active participation of Kazakh parliamentarians, government officials and representatives of NGOs in PACE sessions, which serves as a useful platform for sharing experiences and presenting objective information on ongoing processes in Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/991008?lang=kk

Belgrade, 6 May 2025 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Serbia Madi Atamkulov met with the Vice Prime Minister - Minister of Internal Affairs of Serbia Ivica Dačić.During the talks, the sides discussed preparations for the 4th meeting of the Kazakh-Serbian intergovernmental commission on trade and economic cooperation.They discussed issues of activation of bilateral relations in the sphere of infrastructure projects and business partnership. Ambassador Atamkulov emphasised the importance of the upcoming meeting for the expansion of economic cooperation and the implementation of new joint projects.Minister Dačić expressed the interest of the Serbian side in further strengthening cooperation, stressing the importance of holding the next meeting of the Commission to continue work on the development of trade and economic relations and implementation of agreements reached at the highest level during the visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Serbia (18-19 November 2024).The parties agreed to continue work to coordinate the preparation of the next meeting of the IGC.Kazakh diplomat expressed gratitude for the support of Serbian colleagues and reaffirmed Kazakhstan's readiness to expand cooperation at the regional and international levels.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-belgrad/press/news/details/990992?lang=kk

Astana, May 6, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Vassilenko met with Ambassador of the French Republic to the Republic of Kazakhstan Sylvain Guiaugué.The parties discussed on the state and prospects of Kazakh-French cooperation in the political, trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian areas.They reviewed the outcomes of bilateral interaction so far, highlighting the importance of implementing fully and in a timely manner the agreements reached during a state visit of President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to France in November 2024.On his part, Deputy Minister Vassilenko noted that “over the 33 years of diplomatic relations, Kazakhstan and France have succeeded in elevating bilateral cooperation to the level of an enhanced strategic partnership, which reflects mutual interest in developing the existing potential for cooperation between Astana and Paris.”The most promising areas of cooperation identified included energy, particularly nuclear and renewables, rare earth metals, transport and logistics, healthcare, tourism and education.As noted by Ambassador Guiaugué, last year the Embassy of France issued over 17,000 visas to citizens of Kazakhstan, which is 40% more than in 2023. Moreover, there are currently about 20 dual education programs between the two countries. In addition, many French universities consider Kazakhstan as a hub for promoting their cooperation with other Central Asian countries.Moreover, the schedule of upcoming visits and events was discussed, including the organization of the Kazakh-French forum “French Day” ahead of the Astana International Forum on May 28, 2025. The purpose of this event is to expand bilateral cooperation in the fields of energy and critical raw materials, agriculture, healthcare, and urban infrastructure.The interlocutors also congratulated each other on the upcoming Victory Day. In this context, Ambassador Guiaugué informed about the upcoming solemn ceremony on May 8 near the Charles de Gaulle’s monument in Astana in honor of the Kazakh partisans, who participated in the liberation of France.At the conclusion, both parties expressed mutual interest in further deepening the strategic partnership and expanding ties between Astana and Paris.For reference: France is one of the key trade partners of Kazakhstan. The volume of bilateral trade in 2024 increased by 31% year-on-year to 5.5 billion US dollars (exports – 3.3 billion, imports – 1.8 billion). Trade turnover in 2023 amounted to 4.2 billion dollars (exports – 3 billion, imports – 1.2 billion), 7.7% higher than in 2022 (4 billion). The volume of French investments in Kazakhstan’s economy amounts to nearly 20 billion dollars. More than 200 companies with the French capital are operating in Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/990949?lang=kk

Aqaba, May 5, 2025 – As part of the implementation of high-level agreements, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan H.E. Mr. Talgat Shaldanbay visited the Aqaba Special Economic Zone and Seaport.During the visit, a meeting was held with the General Director of the Aqaba Company for Ports Operation and Management – H.E. Mr. Mahmoud Khalifat. The parties discussed the port's logistical capabilities, including cargo delivery times, transit routes, multimodal transportation, tariff policies and service conditions.On the same day, a meeting was held with H.E. Mr. Nayef Al-Fayez, Chief Commissioner of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA). The meeting focused on ASEZA's investment priorities, ongoing projects, investors support measures, digital infrastructure development, and strategic plans to improve the transportation and logistics environment.As a result of the visit, it was agreed to intensify cooperation and explore the possibility of signing a bilateral document between Aqaba Port and one of the ports in Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-amman/press/news/details/990964?lang=kk

Pension and target savings (accrued to minor citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the program "National Fund for Children") are the property of an individual in whose name the account in the UAPF is opened. Accordingly, these savings are inherited.At the same time, before entering into inheritance rights, family members of a deceased person who has savings in the UAPF at the expense of compulsory pension contributions (CPC) and (or) compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPC), and (or) voluntary pension contributions (VPC) may make a one-time payment for burial at the expense of the CPC, COPC, VPC of the deceased person within the amount of 94-fold monthly calculation indicator established for the relevant financial year by the law on the republican budget, but not more than the available funds in the account of the deceased person. If the remaining savings in the deceased person’s account after a one-time payment for burial amounts to an amount not exceeding the minimum pension established for the relevant financial year by the law on the republican budget, this remainder is paid as a burial payment to the family members of the deceased.The amount of savings from the CPC, COPC and VPC remaining after one-time payment for burial amounts to an amount not exceeding the minimum pension established for the relevant financial for burial, is inherited in the manner prescribed by law.Please note that the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as the RK) does not provide for payment for burial at the expense of targeted savings.According to the Civil Code of the RK, in order to receive inherited pension and (or) targeted savings, the heir must submit an application to a notary or an official authorized by law at the place of opening of the inheritance for acceptance of the inheritance. It is worth considering that this must be done within six months from the date of opening of the inheritance, i.e. within six months from the date of death of the testator.At the same time, to simplify the procedure for inheriting savings, as well as to optimize interaction between the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Republican Notary Chamber and the UAPF, an Agreement was concluded on the interaction of the state information system “Unified Notary Information System “E-Notariat” (UNIS) and the UAPF information system. As part of this agreement, since February 2019, notaries, if there is an inheritance case registered in the UNIS, send online requests to the UAPF to obtain information about the balances and movements of money in the accounts of deceased persons, without sending written requests, which has optimized the processing of issuing a certificate of inheritance. After receiving a certificate of the right to inheritance, the heir has the right to provide the necessary package of documents to any branch of the UAPF. In addition to personal application, documents for receiving inheritance payments can be provided through an attorney or by mail.If the documents submitted to the UAPF, including a death certificate of a person who has savings in the UAPF and died outside the Republic of Kazakhstan, a certificate of inheritance rights are issued by foreign organizations and institutions, as well as notarial actions in terms of certifying the accuracy of a copy of a document with the original, the authenticity of the signature of the recipient of payments on the application, certification of a power of attorney are made in a foreign state, then these documents must be translated into the state or Russian language and legalized, except in cases where otherwise established by international treaties ratified by the Republic of Kazakhstan. If the recipient of a one-time payment for funeral or the heir of a deceased person who has savings in the UAPF is a foreigner, including the heir’s attorney/legal representative of the recipient, then as an identification document of the recipient/authorized person/legal representative, a foreign passport is presented to the UAPF, also translated into the state or Russian language and, if necessary, notarized and legalized, except in cases where otherwise established by international treaties ratified by the Republic of Kazakhstan.After submitting a package of necessary documents, the UAPF makes payments of savings within the time limits established by law.Please note that the list of necessary documents for processing applications for the assignment of payments in connection with death (for funeral or heirs) can be found on the UAPF website. In addition, the procedure for submitting documents by heirs to receive savings is demonstrated on the UAPF you-tube channel.  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/abay/press/news/details/990967?lang=kk

                 24-25 апреля 2025 года состоялся ознакомительный визит делегации Республики Таджикистан (далее – РТ) в Единый накопительный пенсионный фонд.  Мероприятие прошло при содействии Всемирного Банка.В составе делегации были представители Агентства социального страхования и пенсий при Правительстве РТ (АССП), Агентства инновации и цифровых технологий при Президенте РТ (АИЦТ), Группы реализации «Проекта модернизации социальной защиты и экономической интеграции» при Министерстве здравоохранения и социальной защиты населения РТ (ГРП). Во встрече также участвовали представители Национального Банка РК, Министерства труда и социальной защиты населения РК, АО «Государственный фонд социального страхования», АО «Центр развития трудовых ресурсов», Всемирного банка и ЕНПФ. В приветственном слове Председатель Правления АО «ЕНПФ» Жанат Курманов поблагодарил участников встречи за внимание к пенсионной системе Казахстана,  рассказал о ее основных компонентах и выразил надежду на продуктивное сотрудничество специалистов двух стран.В свою очередь глава таджикской делегации – директор АССП РТ Абдурахмон Халимзод поблагодарил казахстанских коллег за возможность ознакомиться с передовым опытом построения пенсионной системы и уровнем ее цифровизации. Он отметил  важность внедрения цифровых технологий во все сферы жизни и особенно в область пенсионного и социального обеспечения, подчеркнув, что это является одной из приоритетных стратегических задач в Таджикистане в настоящее время.Во время семинара начальник Управления АССП в г. Душанбе Усмонали Сироджов рассказал о системе социального и пенсионного обеспечения РТ. В настоящее время в Таджикистане пенсионный возраст для мужчин наступает в 63, для женщин в 58 лет. Пенсионные выплаты рассчитаны на 180 месяцев (15 лет), что соответствует средней продолжительности жизни в стране. Страховая и Государственная пенсии назначаются по возрасту, по инвалидности и по потере кормильца. Страховая пенсия состоит из пенсионных взносов, уплаченных страхователями за застрахованных лиц (25% от заработной платы служащих государственных учреждений и 20% - работников негосударственных учреждений). Также пенсия назначается детям до 18 лет, лишившимся отца или матери.Целью визита таджикской делегации является знакомство с пенсионной системой Казахстана, с особым фокусом на ее накопительные компоненты, а также передовой опыт нашей страны в сфере цифровизации систем пенсионного и социального обеспечения.Таджикской делегации была презентована комплексная информация о системе социального и пенсионного обеспечения в Казахстане в целом и накопительном компоненте в частности. Были презентованы такие темы, как развитие культуры планирования пенсии, администрирование индивидуальных пенсионных счетов, виды пенсионных выплат, раскрыты вопросы инвестирования пенсионных накоплений.  При этом особое внимание было уделено роли цифровизации в реализации этих направлений, обеспечению  кибер-безопасности, развитию онлайн-сервисов, предоставляемых как ЕНПФ, так и другими участниками накопительной системы Казахстана (уполномоченные операторы (БВУ), компании по страхованию жизни, управляющие инвестиционным портфелем и др.). Благодаря развитию современных технологий и тесной интеграции с базами данных государственных структур с соблюдением всех мер информационной безопасности на сегодняшний день оцифрованы практически все услуги, оказываемые ЕНПФ населению. Цифровизация делает пенсионную и социальную систему Казахстана более прозрачной, удобной и гибкой, а также обеспечивает высокий уровень пользовательского опыта для всех категорий граждан. Это отметили специалисты социальных организаций Таджикистана, а также представители Всемирного Банка. ЕНПФ создан 22 августа 2013 года на базе АО «НПФ «ГНПФ». Учредителем и акционером ЕНПФ является Правительство Республики Казахстан в лице ГУ «Комитет государственного имущества и приватизации» Министерства финансов Республики Казахстан. Доверительное управление пенсионными активами ЕНПФ осуществляет Национальный Банк Республики Казахстан. В соответствии с пенсионным законодательством ЕНПФ осуществляет привлечение обязательных пенсионных взносов, обязательных пенсионных взносов работодателя, обязательных профессиональных пенсионных взносов, добровольных пенсионных взносов, а также зачисление и учет добровольных пенсионных взносов, сформированных за счет невостребованной суммы гарантийного возмещения по гарантируемому депозиту, перечисленной организацией, осуществляющей обязательное гарантирование депозитов, в соответствии с Законом Республики Казахстан "Об обязательном гарантировании депозитов, размещенных в банках второго уровня Республики Казахстан", обеспечивает осуществление пенсионных выплат. Также Фонд осуществляет учет целевых активов и целевых требований, учет и зачисление целевых накоплений (ЦН) на целевые накопительные счета, выплат ЦН их получателю на банковские счета, учет возвратов ЦН в порядке, определенном Правительством Республики Казахстан в рамках программы «Национальный фонд – детям». (Подробнее на www.enpf.kz).       Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/990971?lang=kk