On May 20 of this year, at the initiative of the Beskaragai District Prosecutor’s Office and within the framework of the “Law and Order” principle, a joint preventive event aimed at ensuring the safety of children during the summer period was held at the District House of Culture in the village of Beskaragai.The event was attended by representatives of the Beskaragai District Prosecutor’s Office, the police department, the emergency situations department, the district education department, as well as representatives of educational organizations — school principals, deputy principals for educational work, psychologists, and students.During the meeting, the following relevant topics were discussed:Preventive measures to ensure the life and safety of children during the summer period (G.B. Tlepbergenov);Measures to ensure the safety of schoolchildren (E.E. Dairbekov);Compliance with safety rules during swimming and fire safety (A.S. Kabidenov).In addition, explanatory work was carried out on the prevention of offenses, the harm of drug addiction, and the legal responsibility of minors.The students presented an educational anti-drug performance, which made a strong impression on the participants of the event.The main goal of the event was to preserve the lives and health of children during the summer holidays, increase legal literacy, and create a safe environment in society.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/beskaragay-roo/press/news/details/1007497?lang=kk

Farmers of Akmola region sowed 3.8 million hectares of sown land out of the planned 5.5 million. Today, 117 limited liability companies and 366 farms have completed spring field work. This is one of the best indicators of the sowing campaign in the country.This year, 5.5 million hectares of farmland are planned to be planted in the region. This is 48.1 thousand hectares more than last year. The acreage of potatoes and vegetables has been significantly expanded.The grain companies plan to complete the sowing campaign by the beginning of June. A significant amount of sowing has already been carried out in Atbasar, Sandyktau, Tselinograd, Korgalzhyn districts and Birzhan Sal district.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-ush/press/news/details/1007498?lang=kk

The Department of the Anti-Corruption Agency (Anti-Corruption Service) of Almaty city organized a meeting at the Kurmangazy Kazakh National Conservatory in order to promote the "Law and Order" narrative as part of the "Tarti ozinnen basta!" campaign. The events are aimed at developing the ideology of zero tolerance for corruption, forming a culture, observing the principles of law and order, as well as increasing the responsibility of every citizen in society. In his speech, Kanat Salimbayev, Head of the Prevention Department, spoke about government measures and initiatives aimed at combating corruption, and also noted the role of each person in the formation of honesty and integrity in society. Videos illustrating the negative impact of corruption on the development of society and methods of its prevention are shown. During the event, the participants actively asked questions and shared ideas. At the end of the event, the conservatory staff thanked the lecturer for the informative information. They also expressed their determination to comply with anti-corruption norms and ethical standards.#Law and Order#LAW and ORDERSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/anticorruption-almaty/press/news/details/1007499?lang=kk

The Estonian delegation was particularly interested in cooperation with farmers of Akmola region. At the meeting with the governor of the region Marat Akhmetzhanov and entrepreneurs of the region, the issue of exporting agricultural products to European countries through Estonian ports and logistics companies was discussed in detail. The delegation from Estonia included representatives of large logistics companies, Port leaders and railway industry leaders.During the meeting, the governor of the region noted the important role of the Akmola region in ensuring food security of Kazakhstan and dwelled on the development potential of the agro-industrial complex.It should be noted that the foreign trade turnover between Akmola region and Estonia in 2024 amounted to 112.7 thousand US dollars, an increase of 31.5% compared to the same period in 2023.President of Sillamyae port, the second largest seaport in Estonia, Tiit Vyahi expressed interest in strengthening cooperation with Akmola region."It should be noted that since the beginning of the year" "Vilmir" "LLP shipped 23 thousand tons of wheat through Estonia, and ""Sodruzhestvo trade Vostok "" LLP-27 thousand tons."Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-ush/press/news/details/1007478?lang=kk

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Spring is a hot season for farmers. In the Tselinogradsky district, peasant and farmsteads are completing one of the most important agricultural works - spring sowing.Congratulations on the completion of spring field work are accepted by the teams of Agrofirma Rodina LLP and Agrofirma Aktyk JSC.According to Agrofirma Rodina LLP, the sown area this year was 30,256 hectares. 22,665 hectares are occupied by grain crops, 2,000 hectares by oilseeds, 1,930 hectares by corn for silage, and 3,900 hectares by annual grasses.Agrofirma Aktyk JSC also completed spring field work, sowing 22,000 hectares with grain and leguminous crops. Annual grasses are located on an area of 2,500 hectares.According to the regional department of agriculture, the total area of spring sowing in the Tselinograd district in 2025 should be about 260,000 hectares. To date, grain and leguminous crops have been sown on an area of almost 140,000 hectares. The sowing of fodder crops, potatoes and vegetables is 80% complete.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-ush/press/news/details/1007455?lang=kk

On May 29, 2025, within the framework of the International Forum “Astana” hosted a meeting between the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Madi Takiyev, and Sultan bin Salim Al Habsi, Oman’s Minister of FinanceThe meeting served as a platform for the parties to address the continued growth of trade, economic, investment, and transit-transport collaboration. Discussions also encompassed the advancement of economic ties between their Finance Ministries concerning public finance management, alongside other matters pertinent to bilateral cooperation."Kazakhstan deeply values the strategic cooperation with the Sultanate of Oman and remains committed to mutually beneficial partnership," affirmed Madi Takiyev.Subsequent to the meeting, an Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of the Sultanate of Oman for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Tax Evasion concerning taxes on income and capital, was concluded, accompanied by a protocol.This agreement provides a legislative foundation for tax relations, eliminates double taxation, and strengthens economic connections between the two states.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1013795?lang=kk

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A working meeting on the implementation of the republican environmental program "Taza Kazakhstan" was held in the Akimat of the Kostanay region under the chairmanship of the regional akim Kumar Aksakalov.The program was initiated by the Head of State and is aimed at improving the quality of life of the population, raising environmental culture and creating a comfortable urban environment.Interim results of 2024As Kumar Aksakalov noted, in 2024, a significant amount of work was carried out within the framework of the program in the Kostanay region:327 squares and courtyards were improved;354 unauthorized landfills were eliminated;more than 133 thousand trees were planted;13.5 thousand new street lamps were installed - street illumination was increased from 80% to 90%;71 apartment buildings were reconstructed;362 emergency and abandoned buildings were demolished.Budget and priorities for 2025The work continues this year.12.7 billion tenge has been allocated for the implementation of measures to improve the region's populated areas in 2025, which is 12% more than last year.Of these:more than 44% are aimed at landscaping, developing parks and squares;over 30% - for major repairs of apartment buildings, including replacing roofs, updating facades and balconies.The Akim of the region emphasized the need to adhere to uniform approaches to the architectural appearance of buildings and the urban environment:"We should abandon the flashy colors of facades and give preference to a calm, restrained palette - gray-brick and beige tones. It is important to create mini-squares and green areas within walking distance of residential areas, and use any free areas for improvement."Feedback and Involvement of ResidentsSpecial attention at the meeting was paid to the issue of informing and involving the population in the implementation of the program.During the analysis, it was found that in five districts of the region there are no citizen requests via the Telegram chatbot "Taza Kazakhstan". This indicates weak information coverage and low activity of the population."Akimats should not perceive the lack of applications as an indicator of well-being. On the contrary, this is a signal of insufficient work with the population. Citizen involvement is a key indicator of the effectiveness of the program," said Kumar Aksakalov.A systematic approach is the basis for the resultThe akim of the region emphasized that the implementation of "Taza Kazakhstan" is not a one-time event, but a systematic and strategic work that requires the personal participation of leaders at all levels.At the end of the meeting, Kumar Aksakalov instructed the akims of cities and districts to take special control over the implementation of all activities and ensure an open dialogue with the population.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1007444?lang=kk

  UAPF JSC (hereinafter referred to as UAPF) presents a report on the management of pension assets by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as NBRK) and investment portfolio managers (hereinafter referred to as IPM) on the enpf.kz website in the section "Indicators - Investment activities". The total volume of pension assets as of May 1, 2025, under the management of the NBRK and IPM amounted to KZT23,065.95 bln. As of this date, UAPF pension assets under the trust management of the NBRK, formed through compulsory pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as CPC), compulsoryoccupational pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as COPC), voluntary pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as VPC), amounted to about KZT22,630.73 bln[1]. The volume of pension assets formed by employer’scompulsory pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as ECPC), which are in the trust management of the NBRK, is KZT372.84 bln.Pension assets under IPM management amounted to more than KZT62.38 bln. Investment portfolio of pension assets managed by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan The National Bank, as a trustee of UAPF pension assets, pursues a balanced investment policy: invests in various types of financial instruments by currencies, countries, sectors and issuers.The main areas of investment of pension assets formed through CPC, COPC, VPC, as of May 1, 2025, are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 43.14%, bonds of quasi-public companies - 9.09%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 3.21%, deposits of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 2.22%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 1.49%, IFOs - 1.37%.The investment portfolio broken down by currencies in which financial instruments acquired through CPC, COPC, VPC are denominated as of May 1, 2025, looks like this: investments in national currency - 59.63%, in US dollars - 40.37%, in other currencies - 0.01% of the pension asset portfolio.From the analysis of the structure of the received income it follows that the income in the form of remuneration on securities, including on placed deposits and reverse repo transactions, amounted to KZT590.71 bln. The market revaluation of securities, foreign currency, on assets under external management was negative. Other income amounted to KZT4.32 bln.Despite short-term fluctuations in profitability, over the past 12 months from May 2024 to April 2025, the amount of accrued investment income amounted to about KZT2.63 trillion, the yield for this period was 13.35% with inflation at 10.70%. ECPC investment areas as of May 1, 2025 are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 77.98%, repo transactions - 15.94%, NBRK deposits - 6.08%.The investment portfolio at the expense of ECPC includes only financial instruments denominated in national currency.As of May 1, 2025, the yield of ECPC PA over the past 12 months was 9.03%.Let us recall that pension savings are long-term investments. Therefore, it is advisable to analyze the size of investment income for a period of at least one year. In certain periods, a decrease in return may be observed due to the volatility of foreign exchange rates, changes in the market value of financial instruments, as well as the impact of inflation. Diversification of the investment portfolio, when income from some instruments covers temporary losses on others, ensures the safety and stable return on pension savings in the long term. Thus, investment income in dynamics over the past 3 years shows stable growth, the return on pension assets exceeds the inflation rate. A detailed structureof the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by the NBRK, indicating issuers, and an overview of investment activities are posted on the official website of UAPF. Information on the structure of the portfoliofor pension assets formed through ECPC is also posted on the enpf.kz website.Investment Portfolio Managers The total volume of pension assets under IPM management is over KZT62.38 bln.As of 01.05.2025, pension assets under trust management of Jusan Invest JSC amounted to KZT11.70 bln.The company's main investments: Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) units - 21.55%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 18.88%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 17.78%, Repo - 10.35%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers - 7.91%, MFIs - 6.22%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 6.03%, government securities of foreign states - 4.75%. It should be noted that 67.00% of the portfolio is presented in tenge, 31.58% - in US dollars, 1.42% - in other currencies.As of May 1, 2025, the return on UAPF pension assets over the past 12 months, distributed to the accounts of contributors (beneficiaries), amounted to 16.42%. A detailed structureof the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Jusan Invest JSC, indicating the issuers, is presented on the UAPF website. As of 01.05.2025, pension assets under trust management of Halyk Global Markets JSC amounted to KZT5.46 bln.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: "reverse repo" (up to 90 calendar days) - 22.90%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers - 14.26%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 12.87%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 11.45%, corporate bonds of organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 10.94%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 8.96%, equity instruments of foreign issuers (ETF units) - 7.50%, shares and depositary receipts issued by organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 2.61%, securities with government status issued by the central governments of foreign states - 2.54%. Investments in national currency accounted for 69.72% of the portfolio, in US dollars - 30.28%. As of May 1, 2025, the return on UAPF pension assets over the past 12 months, distributed to contributors (beneficiaries) accounts, amounted to 16.74%. A detailed structureof the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Halyk Global Markets JSC, indicating the issuers, is presented on the UAPF website. As of May 1, 2025, UAPF pension assets under the trust management of BCC Invest JSC amounted to KZT6.17 bln. Main investment areas: bonds of the second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 26.20%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 19.17%, corporate bonds of issuers-residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 16.62%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers - 11.01%, REPO - 9.19%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 8.45%.Investments in national currency amounted to 75.77% of the portfolio, in US dollars - 24.23%.As of May 1, 2025, the yield of UAPF pension assets over the past 12 months, distributed to contributors (beneficiaries) accounts, amounted to 17.45%.A detailed structureof the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by BCC Invest JSC, indicating the issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As of 01.05.2025, UAPF pension assets under trust management of Centras Securities JSC amounted to KZT2.31 bln.21.17% were invested in government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 19.94%, bonds of quasi-public organizations - 18.34%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 10.23%, US government bonds - 6.58%, repo - 5.54%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers-residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 4.31%.Investments in national currency amounted to 69.82% of the portfolio, in US dollars - 30.18%.As of May 1, 2025, the return on UAPF pension assets over the past 12 months, distributed to contributor (beneficiaries) accounts, was 15.66%.A detailed structureof the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Centras Securities JSC, indicating the issuers, is presented on the UAPF website. As of 01.05.2025, pension assets under the trust management of Halyk Finance JSC, amounted to KZT36.74 bln.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: Government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 25.23%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 14.12%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers - 10.87%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 11.78%, units of Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) - 10.04%, shares and depositary receipts of foreign issuers - 7.30%, government securities of foreign states - 6.48%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 6.77%. 60.20% of the portfolio is invested in instruments in national currency, 39.80% in US dollars.As of May 1, 2025, the return on UAPF pension assets over the past 12 months, distributed to contributors (beneficiaries) accounts, amounted to 16.49%.A detailed structureof the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Halyk Finance SOof Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan JSC with the indication of issuers is presented on the UAPF website. Recall that from July 1, 2023, contributors can transfer no more than 50% of pension savings to trust management through compulsory pension contributions (CPC) and compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPC) without taking into account the minimum sufficiency threshold by investment portfolio managers (IPM), choosing such a company themselves. Contributors who have voluntary pension savings can transfer them to their IPM in the amount of 100%.  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)   [1] без учета денег на счетах пенсионных взносов и выплатSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-rudnyi-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1007396?lang=kk

This is twice as much as in the same period last year.A total of 5.5 million hectares of agricultural land are planned to be sown in the region this year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-ush/press/news/details/1007403?lang=kk

Excellencies, Distinguished Guests,It is my great pleasure to welcome all of you to the Astana International Forum.We are very happy to be with our friends and colleagues representing governments, diplomacy, business, and academia.I would like to express my sincere gratitude to our special guests, President of Rwanda Paul Kagame, President of North Macedonia Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, the Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset, former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, heads of the United Nations organizations and other distinguished participants.We are very hopeful for a fruitful exchange of views on global economic affairs, regional cooperation and other acute problems that emerge in the international agenda.We meet at a time of profound global uncertainty. It is tempting to describe this moment as a crossroad, as an inflection point in world affairs.But such formulas should be left for historians to fix. What matters now is how we respond. That choice lies with us – in the decisions we make and the values we uphold.Conflicts and wars continue to spread across continents and communities. As of last year, 52 states were experiencing armed conflict. Meanwhile, the economic impact of violence reached $19 trillion – nearly 13.5% of global GDP.Yet beyond the numbers lies a more troubling reality: modern conflicts are increasingly protracted and complex. They often involve a multitude of actors, including non-state groups, and are fuelled by deep-seated grievances.These factors make lasting peace far more difficult to achieve. And the most concerning aspect of this kind of global situation is that it fully contradicts a new trend of Artificial Intelligence which is gaining upper hand in bringing the whole human-kind to entirely renovated and still unknown reality with new senses and new assessments.And in this context military conflicts and even wars based on historical judgements or political animosities look absolutely outdated and even bizarre.Instead of making wars we must embrace our peoples, first of all the younger generation, to become more engaged in making progress and creating enlightened societies.While conventional conflicts demand urgent attention, we must also focus on even more challenging perspective: the growing strain between nuclear-armed states.Today, nine states possess a combined arsenal of over 13,000 nuclear weapons. Experts warn that the risk of use is increasing – whether by miscalculation, accident, or escalation.The consequences of a single detonation would become disastrous. Scientists estimate that beyond the immediate destruction, it could trigger global climate disaster and destroy harvests.We know what this means. Kazakhstan lives with the historical legacy of 450 nuclear tests. We relinquished our inherited nuclear arsenal in the name of peace. Today, we continue our advócacy for non-proliferation of nuclear and biological weapons.We must recognize that the threats to global security are not only geopolitical.The post-war global order is fragmenting. Protectionism is rising. Multilateralism is faltering.In this emerging disorder, the task before us is clear: to preserve cooperation where it still exists, and to restore it where it has broken down.Kazakhstan approaches today’s turbulent world with a spirit of constructive engagement. Our foreign policy is based on the belief that dialogue is more powerful than division, and that sovereign rights must be respected.There should be no room for nationalistic hubris and ígnorance of historic and cultural traditions of the peoples.Meanwhile there also should be due respect to the right of all national minorities to speak their languages and cultivate their cultures. That’s what we in Kazakhstan strongly pursue: “The unity in diversity”. Dear friends,Over the past few years, Kazakhstan has undergone profound economic and institutional reforms. Our goal is clear: to build a more diversified, inclusive, and future-ready economy – one where growth is not just sustained, but shared.We have taken nation-building efforts to get modernized Kazakhstan and to make sure our country will definitely become Just and Fair.Through a nationwide referendum, we have amended our Constitution and reformed the key institutions of power.We moved away from a “super-presidential” system towards a presidential republic with consolidated system of checks and balances – based on the concept of a “Strong President - Influential Parliament and Accountable Government.”I firmly believe that this concept remains the most appropriate model for Kazakhstan’s political system.We have enacted a limit of a single, seven-year term for president. This unprecedented step in Kazakhstan and even beyond, from my point of view, will make my country politically safer, economically more vibrant, and more civilized as a society.I am convinced that President is a state-manager hired by his people for certain term, in our case for seven years.As to our parliamentary system, it enjoys a wider representation of civil society, new political parties, women, youth, and people from vulnerable groups.I also firmly believe that no further development is possible without functional system of protecting human rights reflected by the concept of “Law and Order”.We acknowledge that our reforms are taking place in a highly fragile geopolitical environment. But as the saying goes, “the road will be mastered by the walking one” - we will not deviate from this strategic path, reforms will be continuously carried out.Despite global headwinds, our economy grew by 5.1% in 2024. Foreign direct investment reached record levels. Freight through the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route surged 62%.Yet our vision is not measured in numbers alone. These reforms aim to create a new social contract – one where prosperity becomes a public dividend.We are investing in human capital, expanding opportunities for young professionals. Our immediate task is to reduce regional disparities to strengthen our middle class.That is why we continue to deepen our capabilities in key sectors – from digital technologies and AI to clean energy and value-added manufacturing.We are making significant progress in digital transformation, reflecting our desire to become IT hub in Eurasia.We place emphasis on artificial intelligence. The goal is to become an academic and innovation hub with a number of foreign university branches and Research and Development partnerships.Kazakhstan is launching the most powerful supercomputer, which has already been delivered here.Finally, we are planning to create a pioneering pilot zone called CryptoCity where cryptocurrencies might be used for purchasing goods, services, and even beyond.Being the source of 40% of the world’s uranium Kazakhstan puts nuclear energy as a top priority in its national strategy.But development cannot be sustainable without addressing the climate emergency. Central Asia is one of the most climate-vulnerable regions on the planet. It is experiencing warming twice as fast as the global average.In response, we are advancing a pragmatic and regionally coordinated climate agenda. Our commitment includes membership in a number of international organizations and arrangements.In 2026, we will host a Regional Ecological Summit in partnership with the UN – a platform to combine Central Asian strategies and global ambitions.Kazakhstan remains committed to a stable, integrated, and future-oriented Central Asia – one rooted in mutual respect and regional solidarity.Two months ago, the UN General Assembly formally established the United Nations Regional Centre for the SDGs for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty.This is a milestone in our multilateral development engagement. This Centre will support joint projects, offer technical expertise, and coordinate international cooperation. Distinguished guests,The threats we face are clearly transnational. Yet our responses are becoming increasingly fragmented. Institutions built for global cooperation need to be duly complied with the world which is more fragile, more volatile, and more contested.Kazakhstan firmly believes that Middle Powers should have a vested interest in an equitable and inclusive global order, which needs to be reassessed and overhauled. Accordingly, Middle powers should be ready to shoulder more multilateral responsibility.Later this year, we will mark the 80th anniversary of the United Nations in New York. Founded in 1945 by 51 states in the aftermath of a devastating World War, it offered a bold vision for a more peaceful and secure world.Today, the organization counts 193 member states, a vastly more diverse, complex, and interconnected global community.Yet, the core structures of the UN, particularly the Security Council, remain largely unchanged.This disconnect between the institutional framework of 80 years back and the realities of today undermines the organization’s credibility and effectiveness.Critical decisions that affect billions of lives cannot be made by a handful of nations alone.That is why Kazakhstan supports the expansion of the United Nations Security Council, including broader regional representation.Structural reform of the Security Council is essential to ensure that the UN remains relevant and truly reflects the world as it is, not as it was.Big powers should voice their commitment to preserve peace and security by upholding a major principle of protecting territorial integrity of all states.We all should strongly remain adherent to the UN Charter with no biased and selective approaches to its principles. Thus we would be able to restore trust in authority of the United Nations. Dear friends,You have travelled to Astana from all parts of the globe, bringing your expertise, experience and perspectives shaped by different worldviews and priorities.This intellectual diversity is precisely the reason this Forum exists.Multiple futures lie ahead – some full of promise, others full of peril. Will we move toward inclusive progress or destructive fragmentation? This will depend not on the proclamations of the few, but on the cooperation of the many.The Astana International Forum was created to support that cooperation – by offering a platform rooted in mutual respect and open exchange.Our theme this year, “Connecting Minds, Shaping the Future”, is both a call and a conviction.It reflects our belief that global challenges cannot be solved in isolation – and that diplomacy must evolve beyond formal protocol into deeper, more human forms of connection.We are entering a new phase of global development – where human-to-human trust, knowledge sharing, and civic collaboration will shape the new architecture of international relations. Therefore, we must widen the circle of cooperation.Kazakhstan stands ready to contribute to this shift – as a convener of ideas, a builder of consensus, and a trusted partner across regions and cultures.Let us make this Forum a space of reflection, but also of resolve. Let us seek dialogue, but also direction.I look forward to the conversations ahead and wish you a productive, inspiring Forum.Thank you.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-pretoria/press/news/details/1015280?lang=kk

Agrarians of the Akmola region have sown more than half of the cultivated areas. As of May 25, spring field work was carried out on 2.7 million hectares, which is 51% of the planned area of sowing.Akim of Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov got acquainted with the progress of spring field work in Burabay and Akkol districts.80% of the area was sown by Askop LLP in the Akkol district. The company intends to complete the construction by the beginning of June.By the way, state support for the agricultural sector in 2025 made it possible to ensure effective preparation and conduct of spring field work.This year, the area in the region occupied by agricultural crops will amount to 5.5 million hectares, which confirms the steady dynamics of the development of the agricultural sector.Following the trip, the head of the region instructed to complete the sowing campaign and, in accordance with the deadlines, carry out all work to preserve a high-quality harvest.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-ush/press/news/details/1007425?lang=kk

The chairman of the Zhaksyn district maslikhat, akims of villages and rural districts, heads of executive bodies funded from the local budget, district territorial state bodies, and media representatives were invited to the meeting of the akimat.The following issues were considered during the meeting:                                                       1. On the results of the completion of the heating season and the preparation of heat supply facilities in the Zhaksyn district for the 2025-2026 heating season;                                                                                                          2. On the protection of public order and road safety in the Zhaksyn district.                                                                 After the meeting of the akimat of the district, a meeting on current issues was held. The following issues were considered on the agenda of the meeting:                                                                                                                    1. On carrying out work on landscaping and landscaping of the Zhaksyn district;                                                        2. On the results of the reporting meetings with the population in the first half of 2025. Executive discipline and compliance with the norms of the Code of Ethics of Civil Servants;                                                                     3. Explanation of the budget Code innovations. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-zhaksy/press/news/details/1007382?lang=kk

A spring sowing campaign has begun in Akmola region: about 750 thousand hectares of seeds have been sown. This year, the area of agricultural crops will increase by 52 thousand hectares and will amount to 5.5 million hectares. This indicates the sustainable development of the agricultural sector in the region.The area of oilseeds has significantly expanded, reaching 430 thousand hectares. Currently, summer sowing has been carried out on more than 750 thousand hectares. 37 thousand units of agricultural machinery were involved in the sowing campaign.Farmers of zharkainsky district plan to sow 663.5 thousand hectares, currently 123 thousand hectares have been sown. This district is the largest in the region in terms of arable land.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-ush/press/news/details/1007352?lang=kk

 This year, chemical treatments will be carried out on an area of 226.5 thousand hectares, of which 89.0 thousand are at the expense of the republican budget.ha and 137.5 thousand hectares at the expense of the regional budget.During the event, specialized sprayers for farmland treatment, vehicles for monitoring locust pest outbreaks, and unmanned aerial systems (drones) for surveying large areas were demonstrated. All the equipment was shown in action. The drones worked in real mode, and experts presented monitoring and processing algorithms.Following the meeting, Deputy Akim of the region Murat Balpan instructed to ensure coordinated, timely and high-quality work of all involved services during chemical treatments.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-ush/press/news/details/1007364?lang=kk

Astana, May 28, 2025 – Gabidulla Ospankulov, Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Yuldiz Koksal Salih, General Director of Kazak Protein LLP, signed an investment agreement for the implementation of one of the largest agro-industrial projects in Kazakhstan. The project is being carried out with the participation of the Turkish holding company Tiryaki Agro and the Qatari company Hassad Food, with the support of the Kazakh Invest national company.The complex will be built in the Baikonyr district of Astana and will become the country’s first full-cycle facility focused on deep processing of grains and legumes. The total investment is estimated at around 320 million US dollars, with over 500 jobs expected to be created during the construction and operational phases.The complex’s capacity will allow for the annual processing of up to 250,000 tons of wheat and 80,000 tons of peas. The products manufactured – wheat and pea starch, gluten, lysine, GFS-55 syrup, compound feed, pea protein isolate, and other components – will be supplied both to the domestic market and for export to the CIS countries, the EU, Türkiye, North America, and Southeast Asia.During the meeting, Chairman Ospankulov emphasized the strategic importance of the project for the development of Kazakhstan’s non-commodity agro-industry and the strengthening of the country’s export potential: “This project exemplifies what agro-industrial development in modern Kazakhstan should be high-tech, export-oriented, and focused on deep processing. We have long set the goal of moving away from a raw-materials-based model, and this contract, involving some of the largest Turkish and Qatari investors, confirms that Kazakhstan is becoming a magnet for serious industrial initiatives. The Investment Committee and the Kazakh Invest national company will provide comprehensive support at all stages of implementation – from facilitating administrative procedures to assisting with access to foreign markets.”The General Director of Kazak Protein LLP, Yuldiz Koksal Salih, emphasized that the company views Kazakhstan as a key partner in the region and highly values the potential of the project: “We are proud to contribute to the food security of the Republic of Kazakhstan by applying our international experience and sustainable production technologies. We are confident that, together with our Kazakh and Qatari partners, this project will serve as an example of effective agro-industrial cooperation and will promote the development of regional and global supply chains.”Tiryaki Agro is one of the largest Turkish agro-holdings, exporting agricultural products to 55 countries worldwide. The company’s annual turnover exceeds 2.5 billion US dollars, with sales volumes surpassing 4 million tons. In 2019, Tiryaki Agro ranked 64th among the largest private companies in Türkiye according to the Fortune 500 list.Hassad Food is a subsidiary of the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), specializing in food and agro-industrial projects. Hassad Food has invested in various international projects, including key strategic enterprises in Australia, Canada, Türkiye, Oman, and other countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/invest/press/news/details/1007392?lang=kk

The State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan draws the attention of business entities to the mandatory use of cash registers (CCM) for all types of monetary settlements, including cash payments, bank card payments, as well as mobile payments via QR codes.In accordance with the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, all monetary settlements in the territory of the country must be made with the use of cash registers, the models of which are included in the State Register. Monetary settlements include transactions made in cash, by payment cards (through POS terminals), as well as mobile payments, including QR payments. Exceptions to this rule are provided for certain categories of payers, such as individuals, private bailiffs, lawyers, mediators and banks, as stated in the Tax Code.Recently, however, cases have become more frequent when entrepreneurs, when paying for goods or services with bank cards or via mobile applications, issue only POS terminal receipts to customers without using a cash register. Such behavior is a violation of tax legislation and may entail administrative responsibility in accordance with the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Kazakhstan.It should be noted that there are solutions on the market that integrate the functions of cash registers and POS-terminals. For example, Kaspi Pay POS-terminals, which can be integrated with Kaspi Kassa cash registers, allow entrepreneurs to simultaneously perform the functions of payment acceptance and fiscalization of transactions, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.To check the availability of registered KKMs and get information on the models included in the State Register, entrepreneurs can use the following resources:The list of KKMs, including those integrated with banks' POS-terminals is available on the official website of the Committee at the following link:https://kgd.gov.kz/sites/default/files/gosuslugi/gosreestr_kkm_ru_0-2.docxThe KKM registration verification service is available at the following link:https://portal.kgd.gov.kz/ru/pages/info-services/proverka-registracii-kkm The State Revenue Committee urges entrepreneurs to strictly comply with the requirements of the tax legislation and use only those KKM that are included in the State Register. This not only ensures the legality of doing business, but also contributes to increasing the transparency of financial transactions and building consumer confidence.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1007335?lang=kk

The Kazakhstani tax authorities conduct periodic audits based on a risk assessment. This approach allows to ensure transparency and fairness - selection of companies for audits is carried out automatically with the help of a special risk management system.The schedule of audits is approved by the Ministry of Finance twice a year and is published on the official website of the agency:by December 25 - for the next year,By May 25 - for the second half of the year.The taxpayer is notified about the beginning of the audit no later than 30 days in advance. The audit itself lasts 30 working days, but can be extended - up to 45 or 60 working days, depending on the decision of the tax authority.The terms may be suspended, for example, when requesting additional documents or information from banks and government agencies.The taxpayer must be notified of the suspension or resumption.Upon completion of the audit, the act is handed over. In case of violations - a notice of the results, which must be executed within 30 working days. In case of disagreement, you can file a complaint with the authorized bodies or in court.Detailed information on the procedure of tax audits is available on the website of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan(https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/documents/details/769211?lang=ru; https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/documents/details/846669?lang=ru).The inspections are aimed at compliance with tax legislation and ensuring timely payment of taxes.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1007342?lang=kk

The State Revenue Committee of the MF RK reminds that since July 2019, the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Public Procurement” introduced the concept of “financial sustainability” of a potential supplier participating in public procurement. This indicator reflects the stability of the company and its ability to fulfill its obligations without attracting external resources. How financial sustainability is calculatedFinancial sustainability is calculated automatically on the Public Procurement web portal based on the following data provided by the public revenue authorities: revenues; taxes paid; value of fixed assets and payroll.This information is updated once a year, by October 1 preceding the year of application. For example, to participate in the procurement in 2025, the data for 2023, reflected until October 1, 2024, are taken into account, as well as taxes paid during the calendar year, i.e. in 2023. Key changes from 2025.From 2025, paragraph 68 of the Public Procurement Rules came into force, according to which adjustments that increase the financial sustainability indicator shall not be accepted, even if they are due to errors or clarifications. This means that:- late filing of accounts and retroactive payment of taxes will not affect the financial sustainability indicator;- corrections aimed at increasing the indicator will not be taken into account;- all payments should be made in the relevant reporting year. Recommendations for potential suppliersFile tax returns and pay taxes in a timely manner.Follow updates on the state procurement web portal.Ensure that all data affecting the calculation of financial sustainability is up to date and correct.These measures will ensure your readiness to participate in public procurement and increase the confidence of customers.All information on financial sustainability is generated transparently and in the same way for all participants. This ensures fair competition and encourages taxpayers to fulfill their obligations in a timely manner. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1007329?lang=kk