BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 10. Kazakhstan directed
2.7 trillion tenge ($5.5 billion) in pensions, basic social
benefits, and other social payments over the first five months of
2026, Minister of Labor and Social Protection Askarbek Yertaev
said.


According to a statement by the press service of the Kazakh
president, Yertaev made the announcement during a meeting with
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.


Yertaev noted that in 2025, total social spending amounted to
5.9 trillion tenge ($12 billion), stressing that all state social
obligations are being fully met.


He also said that around 12,000 people with disabilities were
provided with employment this year, while a digital system for
disability assessment is planned to be introduced by the end of the
year.


Overall, about 201,000 citizens have been employed across the
country, including 74,900 young people who found jobs.


The minister added that the government’s target is to create 3.1
million permanent and stable jobs, ensuring decent wages, regular
social contributions, and compliance with labor safety
standards.


In parallel, a pilot “Digital Employment Service” is planned in
the Mangistau and Pavlodar regions, incorporating artificial
intelligence tools to improve labor market efficiency.







Furthermore, He emphasized that 6.7 million employment contracts
have been concluded in electronic format, while employees at
118,000 organizations are covered by compulsory insurance
agreements.


According to Yertaev, labor inspectors helped protect the rights
of more than 22,000 workers, with a focus on preventing workplace
injuries and accidents.


Meanwhile, plans also include the introduction of digital tools
to assess professional risks, automate training processes, and use
AI to identify underreported wages.


President Tokayev, in turn, issued several instructions on
further digitalization of the sector, protection of workers’
rights, support for vulnerable groups, and combating social
dependency, stressing that all measures must be aimed at improving
the welfare of the population.


Currency conversions are based on the official exchange rate of
the National Bank of Kazakhstan as of June 10, 2026, fixed at 1 USD
= 490.21 KZT.