16.01.2026, 18:23 75376

Tokayev entrusts Kazakhstan Temir Zholy with advancing company’s transformation

Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has received Talgat Aldybergenov, Chairman of JSC NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, Qazinform News Agency learned from the Akorda press service.

Talgat Aldybergenov briefed the President on the company’s operational results in 2025 and plans for the upcoming period.

According to him, turnover index grew by 10%, reaching 289 billion ton-kilometers. Transport volumes increased by 5.5% to 320 million tons. Export shipments exceeded 89 million tons, while cargo transit grew by more than 20%, totaling 33 million tons.

The Head of State was briefed that 6 million tons of cargo - equivalent to more than 100,000 railcars - were transported along the second section of the Dostyk-Moiynty rairoad. Regular train traffic has been launched on the bypass line of the Almaty station railway hub.

Construction and modernization of railway infrastructure is ongoing as well. The total length of the projects is 3,900 kilometers.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was informed that digital projects, including those using artificial intelligence, are being implemented at all levels to ensure the security, efficiency, and transparency of the company's activities.
 

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15.02.2026, 09:45 15311

President Tokayev Congratulates President Aleksandar Vučić on Serbia’s Statehood Day

President Tokayev Congratulates President Aleksandar Vučić on Serbia’s Statehood Day
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Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted that this holiday reflects the unity of the Serbian people and their steadfast commitment to national unity, sovereignty and progressive development, akorda.kz reports.

The telegram notes that Kazakhstan highly values its enduring relations with Serbia, based on sincere friendship and shared aspirations.

The President of Kazakhstan wished Aleksandar Vučić continued success in his state activities, and the people of Serbia prosperity and well-being.
 

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14.02.2026, 14:20 29081

Abzhanov named as new head of Kazakh National Defense University

Abzhanov named as new head of Kazakh National Defense University
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Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Saturday signed a degree appointing Baurzhan Abzhanov as the new Head of the National Defense University of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Qazinform News Agency reports via Akorda.

Born in 1968, Abzhanov graduated from the Novosibirsk Higher Military Command School of the Soviet Ministry of Internal Affairs, Frunze Military Academy, Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia.

Throughout his career, Baurzhan Abzhanov served as the regional command force commander, inspection and analytical department head and secretary of the Military Council in the Kazakh National Guard, head of the Military Institute of the National Guard, as well as deputy commander-in-chief of the National Guard.
 

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13.02.2026, 20:19 44361

Kazakhstan seeks to align border checkpoints’ operating hours with China to tackle rising cargo traffic

Kazakhstan seeks to align border checkpoints’ operating hours with China to tackle rising cargo traffic
Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin held a meeting on improving the efficiency of road border checkpoints, Qazinform News Agency reports, citing the Government’s press service.

The meeting highlighted that in 2022, 639,600 vehicles crossed the border with China, then in 2025 the figure reached 1.68 million, increasing by more than 2.5 times.

Rising pressure on border infrastructure is expected, as Kazakhstan and China eye raising bilateral trade to 100 billion US dollars per year.

The Finance Ministry has proposed a set of measures to increase checkpoint capacity, with the key one being the synchronization of operating hours with the Chinese side. According to preliminary estimates, increasing overlapping working hours on both sides could raise capacity by at least 20%.

Additionally, a model is being implemented to relocate related operations outside checkpoint territories. Cargo processing, brokerage, and other procedures are being transferred to trade and logistics centers and temporary storage warehouses, usually located within 1-10 km from the state border. This allows checkpoints to focus exclusively on control functions and reduces the time vehicles spend in the border and customs control zone.

To date, this model has been fully implemented on the Kazakhstan-China route at the Nur Zholy, Alakol, Bakhty, and Kalzhat checkpoints, as well as on the border with Uzbekistan at the Konysbayev, Kazygurt, and Atameken checkpoints. Phased implementation continues at other road checkpoints along the external border of the EAEU.

Currently, three transport and logistics centers operate on the border with China - in the directions of the Nur Zholy, Alakol, and Kalzhat checkpoints. A specialized temporary storage warehouse for oversized vehicles has been commissioned near the Nur Zholy checkpoint. New facilities (temporary storage warehouses and transport and logistics centers) have also been launched in the directions of the Konysbayev, Bakhty, Kazygurt, and Atameken checkpoints.
 

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13.02.2026, 09:45 44841

Up to 12 million people to vote in Kazakh constitutional referendum

Up to 12 million people to vote in Kazakh constitutional referendum
12,416,759 people are eligible to vote on the draft new Constitution in Kazakhstan, member of the Central Election Commission Azamat Aimanakumov said Thursday, Qazinform News Agency reports.

Aimanakumov said the Central Election Commission has drawn up eight key documents for the March 15 referendum on the adoption of the new Constitution.

A total of 10,413 polling locations will be set up nationwide during the referendum. They are 9,779 polling sites for citizens with permanent place of residence, 634 for temporary-registered citizens, including 82 in 64 countries.

According to the Commission’s voter list, 12,416,759 people are eligible to cast their ballots.

The Central Election Commission and lower-level commissions will ensure that the legality, transparency and correctness of the referendum process," he added.


The Commission’s another member Mikhail Bortnik revealed the estimated cost for the republican referendum on March 15, 2026.

According to preliminary estimates, the Kazakh constitutional referendum will cost 20.8 billion tenge, which the country will seek from the Government reserve.
 

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12.02.2026, 18:02 64196

Tokayev Holds Meeting with Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Elders and the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity Mohamed Abdelsalam

Tokayev Holds Meeting with Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Elders and the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity Mohamed Abdelsalam
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During the meeting, the Head of State expressed support for the important initiatives and projects being implemented in Kazakhstan under the auspices of the Muslim Council of Elders - a respected and influential institution recognized internationally, akorda.kz reports.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the importance of promoting the principles of tolerance, peaceful coexistence, and the humanistic values of Islam. He noted that this approach is fully aligned with Kazakhstan’s political course.

The President welcomed the opening of the Council’s first representative office in Central Asia in Kazakhstan.

The Head of State highlighted that the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity is regarded as one of the most prestigious international distinctions aimed at promoting the ideals of unity and shared responsibility. He also noted its contribution to advancing global dialogue and cooperation.
 

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12.02.2026, 12:45 63696

Kazakh Senate ratifies EAEU-Mongolia Interim Trade Agreement

The Kazakh Senate deputies ratified an Interim Trade Agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and its Member States, on the one part, and Mongolia, on the other part, Qazinform News Agency reports.

According to Senator Shakarim Buktugutov, the key goal of the law is liberalization and facilitation of trade between the parties through reducing or lifting tariff and non-tariff barriers.

Currently, commodity trade shows positive dynamics. Last year, it reached 133.5 million US dollars with Kazakhstani goods constituting the dominant share up to 123 million US dollars.

The agreement provides for creating a joint committee to monitor, settle disputes, and ensure the protection of the interests of Kazakhstani entrepreneurs in Mongolia’s market.
 

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12.02.2026, 10:30 63961

Draft of new Constitution of Kazakhstan released

Draft of new Constitution of Kazakhstan released
The Constitutional Reform Commission has published the draft of the new Constitution of Kazakhstan, Qazinform News Agency reports.

As it was reported, on February 11, 2026, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree to hold a nationwide referendum on the adoption of the new Constitution on March 15, 2026.

The starting point for the constitutional reform was the initiative of the Head of State, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to establish a unicameral parliament in Kazakhstan. The President announced this idea on September 8, 2025, during his annual Address to the Nation, with the aim of comprehensively rebooting the political system and positively influencing the further course of Kazakhstan’s socio-economic development in the era of artificial intelligence.

On October 8, the President ordered to set up a Working Group on Parliamentary Reform, which included prominent legal scholars, experts, representatives of political party factions, and public organizations. Citizens' proposals and opinions were submitted through the e-Otinish and eGov portals.

Throughout several months, the Working Group thoroughly reviewed and consolidated more than 2,000 proposals from citizens and experts.

On January 21, the President signed a decree to establish a Constitutional Commission, consisting of 130 members from the National Kurultai, renowned legal scholars, officials of central government bodies, media leaders, chairpersons of maslikhats, representatives of regional public councils, and members of the expert and academic communities.

The Commission was headed by the Chair of the Constitutional Court, Elvira Azimova, with State Counselor Erlan Karin and Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balayeva serving as deputies.
 

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11.02.2026, 18:04 81621

Kazakhstan to hold constitutional referendum in March

Kazakhstan to hold constitutional referendum in March
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Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed on Wednesday a decree to hold a republican referendum on the new Constitution on March 15, 2026, Qazinform News Agency reports via Akorda.

The decree assigns the preparation for and holding of the republican referendum to the Central Election Commission, acting as the Central Referendum Commission, as well as territorial and precinct election commissions, acting as territorial and precinct referendum commissions.

According to the decree, the Kazakh government together with the Central Election Commission and other central state and local executive authorities should take necessary measures to hold the republican referendum.
 

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