Kazakhstan is holding AI MONTH from September 23 to October 23 as part of the Year of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence. The month-long program features a wide range of events dedicated to artificial intelligence and digital technologies, bringing together the tech community, businesses, educational institutions, startups, international experts and regional initiatives from across the country.
The centerpiece of AI MONTH is the AI & Digital Bridge 2026 international technology forum, taking place in Astana from October 1 to 3.
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who attended the opening of the forum, emphasized that artificial intelligence should not be viewed as a replacement for human intelligence, but rather as a tool that complements it. According to the President, as technology advances at an ever-faster pace, critical thinking, the pursuit of knowledge and individual responsibility are becoming increasingly important. Regulatory requirements, he noted, should be stringent only where security and the vital interests of citizens are at stake, so as to ensure that promising talent and investment remain in the country.
President Tokayev stressed that the ultimate objective is to translate technological progress into tangible benefits for every citizen of Kazakhstan. He proposed identifying real-world demand for AI solutions across the economy and launching an AI Challenge initiative, with the most promising solutions subsequently deployed in industry.
At the same time, President Tokayev underscored the need for the highest degree of responsibility and integrity in the development of artificial intelligence. In this context, he welcomed President Donald Trump’s initiative under which leading U.S. technology companies signed an accord setting out safety principles for the development of advanced AI systems.
“There is no doubt that alongside huge opportunities, we will have to face many shakeups and even upheavals. Therefore, we must develop AI with full responsibility and integrity. In this regard, I would like to commend the recent signing of the Superintelligence Accord by leading American tech companies under the leadership of President Trump. From my perspective, this approach could be regarded by all countries involved as a model to be adopted globally after serious considerations,” Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted.
Later, speaking at the third meeting of the Council for the Development of Artificial Intelligence, President Tokayev said the Accord could also serve as a reference point in shaping approaches to AI governance.
“ The accord signed in Washington DC could be regarded by all countries involved as a model to be introduced worldwide in AI sector to be eventually passed after serious considerations by experts, and this “Washington Model” may become a core of an International Treaty under the auspices of the UN. Kazakhstan likewise supports the safe and responsible development of artificial intelligence. To this end, we are ready to serve as a platform for substantive international dialogue on these issues. Our Council has already proven its practical value. I therefore ask its members to promptly submit concrete proposals on Kazakhstan’s international initiative in this area. Our common vision will be presented at the G20 Summit in Miami this December ” stressed Tokayev.
The plenary session of the AI & Digital Bridge 2026 international technology forum also featured prominent figures from the global technology and investment sectors, including William E. Ford, Chairman and CEO of General Atlantic; Rev Lebaredian, Vice President of Physical AI Simulation at NVIDIA; Balaji Srinivasan, founder of Network School; and Greg Wyler, founder of OneWeb and Founder, CEO and Chief Architect of E-Space.
The third meeting of the Council for the Development of Artificial Intelligence likewise brought together a distinguished group of participants. Alongside senior Kazakh government officials, speakers included Kai-Fu Lee, Chairman and CEO of Sinovation Ventures and CEO of 01.AI; H.E. Mansoor Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi and CEO of G42 International; Alexander Khanin, Founder and Director of Polynome Group; and Ya-Qin Zhang, Founding Dean of the Institute for AI Industry Research (AIR) at Tsinghua University.
STATEMENT
by H.E. Mr. Mukhtar TILEUBERDI
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan
at the General Debate of the 81st session of the United Nations
General Assembly
New York, 25 September 2026
Mr. President,
Distinguished Delegates,
I congratulate His Excellency Mr. Khalilur Rahman
on his election as President of the eighty-first session
of the General Assembly and assure him that he can
count on Kazakhstan’s full support throughout this
session.
Excellencies,
Kazakhstan remains firmly committed to the
purposes and principles of the Charter of the United
Nations and to effective multilateral cooperation.
Guided by a pragmatic and proactive foreign
policy, we continue our efforts to strengthen
international peace and security and to advance
pragmatic solutions to our shared global challenges.
For Kazakhstan, multilateralism is a key instrument
for building trust, finding common ground, and
delivering results for our citizens and future
generations. It is a key component of our own long-term
social economic development.
Kazakhstan has embarked on profound political
transformation in response to societal demand and emerging challenges.
Our new Constitution reinforces the foundations
of national sustainable development by placing greater
emphasis on human dignity, human capital,
education, innovation, responsibility.
and environmental
We have also continued to strengthen the rule of
law, public accountability and the protection of human rights.
Elections last month to the new Kuryltai
brought into parliament a diverse set of voices,
including a historic high 34% of women.
Mr. President,
I express my country’s grave concern as the world
continues its slide toward uncertainty and division.
The erosion of trust among nations is rapidly
reshaping the international order. Our collective inability
to prevent conflicts, our collective indifference toward
humanitarian crises, and our collective reluctance to
seek common solutions to shared challenges are all becoming normalized.
Trust cannot be restored when international law
is applied selectively and commitments remain unfulfilled.
Our response must be grounded in the fundamental
values we have affirmed together: freedom, equality,
justice, and respect for human dignity.
President Tokayev has repeatedly underscored the
indispensable role of the United Nations as a single
universal platform, uniquely capable of bringing the
States together to address the challenges we face.
But to fulfil its potential, UN must be able to act, adapt, and deliver.
We fully support the UN-80 initiative.
The success of the reform should be measured not
by what is cut or reorganized, but by whether the United Nations
prevents conflict more effectively,
responds more rapidly to crises and delivers better
results for all member States.
Central to this renewal is reform of the Security
Council. Broader representation of Asia, Africa and
Latin America in the Council, as well as a greater voice
for developing countries and for middle powers is a moral imperative.
Equitable geographical representation must apply
throughout the United Nations system as a condition of legitimacy and credibility.
The selection of the next Secretary-General will
be one of the defining moments of this session.
Kazakhstan supports a transparent, inclusive and
merit-based process conducted in full accordance with the Charter.
Mr. President,
The international security environment continues to
deteriorate. World military expenditures reached a
record 2.9 trillion dollars in 2025. Our small planet is
home to more than twelve thousand nuclear weapons,
each one capable of untold damage and sorrow. Every
year, we seem to lose more biodiversity yet gain more armaments.
For Kazakhstan, nuclear disarmament in particular is not an abstract doctrine.
It is a responsibility born of national experience.
This year marks thirty-five years since the closure
of the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site, thirty years
since the CTBT opened for signature, and twenty years
since the signing of the Semipalatinsk Treaty on a
Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia.
Our experience of renouncing the world’s fourth
largest nuclear arsenal did not weaken our State. To
the contrary through international trust, it strengthens sovereignty,
enhances security and promotes development.
Today, that trust is again in danger. New START
has expired, while the 2026 NPT Review Conference
ended without substantive outcome for the third consecutive cycle.
Nuclear weapon states must never confuse the
absence of agreement with a vacuum of obligation.
They remain responsible until we secure a world free of nuclear weapons.
Kazakhstan advocates the relaunch of high-level
dialogue among nuclear powers and is ready to host one of their next meetings.
We will also continue advancing our earlier
proposal to strengthen the BWC through establishing
an International Agency for Biological Security.
Distinguished Delegates,
Peace and stability are a prerequisite for
sustainable development. We stand firmly for
diplomacy and dialogue, and against the escalation of tension and the use of force.
We remain deeply concerned by the Ukrainian
crisis, which continues to take lives, erode global trust
and undermine international security.
Even the most difficult conflicts must ultimately be
resolved through diplomacy and negotiation.
Beyond the tragic loss of life, Kazakhstan strongly
condemns the repeated drone attacks against
Kazakh crude oil export infrastructure, including
against commercial vessels in the Black Sea basin.
Such incidents endanger civilian navigation, disrupt
international trade, and threaten the stability of global energy supplies.
We call on all parties to uphold international law and
take all necessary measures to protect critical
infrastructure and ensure the safety and continuity of civilian commerce.
Political and diplomatic means remain the only
viable path towards ending hostilities and achieving
a sustainable resolution of the Middle East crisis.
The ongoing escalation carries serious
implications for regional and international peace
and security, as well as for economic stability,
transport connectivity and energy security.
A just and lasting peace in the Middle East requires
an independent, sovereign, and viable State of
Palestine living side by side with Israel in peace and security.
We support the New York Declaration as a
framework for tangible, time-bound and irreversible
steps towards the two-State solution.
My country stands ready to support every effort
aimed at maintaining unhindered humanitarian
assistance, protection of civilians and the recovery of Gaza.
Kazakhstan calls for the full and good-faith
implementation of the Comprehensive Plan to End
the Gaza Conflict and Security Council resolution 2803.
As a member of the Board of Peace, President
Tokayev has committed to contribute to the stabilization
of Gaza, by supporting civilian reconstruction, ensuring
food security, and providing digital government solutions.
Kazakhstan’s peacekeepers in UNDOF and
UNIFIL reflect our readiness to assume practical
responsibility and contribute to the internationally
mandated stabilization forces in Gaza.
Kazakhstan formally announced its intention to join
the Abraham Accords. We see them as an additional
platform to reinforce the UN-brokered political process towards a two-State solution.
The long-term stability of Afghanistan remains
inseparable from the security and sustainable
development of Central Asia. Humanitarian assistance
remains indispensable, but it cannot by itself break the
cycle of poverty, displacement and dependency.
Kazakhstan supports pragmatic, coordinated and
step-by-step international engagement with
Afghanistan, with the UN playing the central role.
Finally, we have watched with growing concern in
recent years the erosion of the protection of civilians in
conflict zones. In response, together with Brazil, China,
France, Jordan, South Africa and the ICRC,
Kazakhstan is advancing the Global Initiative to
Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law.
Mr President,
The growing role of middle powers in global affairs
is opening new avenues for practical cooperation to achieve SDGs.
Kazakhstan is working with the United Nations to
operationalize the United Nations Regional Centre
for the Sustainable Development Goals for Central
Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty.
Its success should be measured by what it
delivers. I thank my colleagues, the Foreign Ministers
of Central Asia, for helping shape a practical and focused agenda for the Centre.
Reaffirming our commitment to (Declaration of Alma
Ata and the Declaration of Astana) advancing primary
health care as the cornerstone of universal health
coverage, we call upon UN Member States to join the
Global Coalition on Primary Health Care.
2026 has been designated by this body as the
International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable
Development. This initiative, originally at President
Tokayev’s suggestion, has given new impetus to
volunteerism as a force for stronger communities, youth
engagement, and environmental action.
In Kazakhstan and elsewhere, hundreds of
thousands of people have joined volunteer activities.
Excellencies,
Environmental challenges are among the
defining issues of our time. Climate change,
biodiversity loss, land degradation and the growing
frequency of natural disasters are placing increasing
pressure on our societies and economies.
The Regional Ecological Summit, held in Astana
in April, reaffirmed that climate, water, food and health
challenges cannot be addressed in isolation.
Its declaration «Environmental Solidarity of
Central Asia», provides a strong foundation for
advancing regional cooperation on environmental
protection and sustainable development.
On the same day, the Heads of State of the
founding countries of the International Fund for Saving
the Aral Sea (IFAS) declared an International Day of
the Aral Sea and the Amu Darya and Syr Darya
rivers, with the aim of raising global awareness of the
region’s environmental challenges and mobilizing
greater international support for their preservation.
We are grateful for the support of UN Member
States and partners for President Tokayev’s proposal
to proclaim 22 April as the International Day of
Greening of the Planet, aimed at amplifying global
efforts to restore ecosystems. Kazakhstan a human-centered pursues
approach to contemporary challenges, emphasizing
peacebuilding, dialogue, and cooperation as an
essential response to the complex global challenges of our time.
This approach is underpinned by a broader mental
shift towards environmental stewardship, civic
engagement, and care for the public good.
It is reflected in nationwide efforts to improve public
spaces, advance large-scale greening, and promote
the values of respect for the rule of law, active and
responsible patriotism, volunteerism, and compassion
as integral elements of everyday life and civic culture.
This brings us to another critical topic of our
days. Healthy ecosystems depend on water. Water
security is fundamental to the well-being and resilience of our societies.
Water under pins public health, food and energy
security, climate resilience and peace. Yet, despite
its fundamental importance, global water governance remains fragmented.
The recent devastating floods in the mountainous
regions of Nepal and China remind us of the growing
risks associated with water- and climate-related disasters.
In this context, President Tokayev has proposed
the establishment of an International Water
Organization under the auspices of the United
Nations. The purpose is to make international water
governance more coherent, accountable and
capable of effective implementation.
Kazakhstan calls for an inclusive, Member State
led process to explore options for strengthening the
institutional architecture for water within the United Nations.
We will continue to advance this discussion in the
lead-up to the 2026 United Nations Water Conference in Abu Dhabi.
Kazakhstan stands ready to work with all Member
States and partners to advance this common agenda.
Distinguished Delegates,
Artificial intelligence and rapid technological
change present another area where urgent
international cooperation is needed.
At home, we are investing in computing capacity,
digital infrastructure and AI skills. We are forging new
trusted partnerships on AI governance and emerging
technologies. And we have recently adopted a Law on
Artificial Intelligence and a new Digital Code.
But without effective governance at all levels, it will
also deepen inequality, create new security risks – as
we have seen very recently – and widen the digital divide.
We also should not let ethical norms fall behind this
rapid evolution. AI must remain human-centered, safe
and subject to meaningful human oversight.
These risks are particularly serious in the military
domain, where the use of AI in warfare and cyber
operations could have far-reaching consequences for international stability.
Kazakhstan supports stronger international rules
and cooperation, including through the United Nations
Global Mechanism on ICT Security and UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance.
At the regional level, we invite partners to engage
with the UN ESCAP Asia-Pacific Digital Solutions
Centre in Almaty as a platform for sharing expertise
and advancing regional digital cooperation.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
One thing is clear: there is a global trust deficit.
Restoring trust will take time. But greater trust will not
just appear like magic, it is the result of increased, not
decreased, international cooperation. We must build it.
That system of international cooperation we call
multilateralism, in whose famous hall we stand today,
depends on us, just as we depend on it. True, the
institutions of multilateralism must deliver tangible
benefits, but equally true, we the member states must
honor our commitments, adhere to global standards, and work together.
Kazakhstan will remain a reliable partner for peace,
security and sustainable development. We will continue
to choose cooperation over confrontation and work with
all Member States to strengthen the United Nations and
turn our shared commitments into meaningful action.
I thank you.
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On October 7, 2026, the XXIV Meeting of the Secretariat of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions will be held at the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation. The dialogue platform will convene leaders and representatives of world and traditional religions — Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Shinto and the Bahaʼí Faith — as well as heads of international organizations, government officials and leading experts from 20 countries.
A key item on the agenda of the XXIV Meeting of the Secretariat will be the consideration and adoption of two international documents: “The Code of Ethics for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Religious Sphere” and “The Role of Religions in Combating Climate Change.” The development of these documents was initiated by President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions and supported by Congress participants.
The Charter of the Rights of the Incurable Child will be presented as a separate agenda item. The document emphasizes protecting the child’s dignity and ensuring humane treatment, as well as the child’s right to necessary medical and psychological care and, upon request, support that takes into account the child’s religious and spiritual needs.
To cover the XXIV Meeting of the Secretariat of the Congress, Kazakhstani and international media are kindly requested to complete accreditation no later than September 30, 2026. For accreditation, please contact us by email: communications@iciid.org.
Date: October 7, 2026
Venue: Press Center, 57 Tauelsizdik Avenue, Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, Astana
Start time: 10:00 a.m
On October 2-3, 2026, the International Center for Interfaith and Interreligious Dialogue will host the II Joint Colloquium between the Holy See’s Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue and the International Center in Astana. The main theme of the Colloquium will be the protection of the rights and dignity of vulnerable children.
The Colloquium will continue the dialogue between Kazakhstan and the Holy See, which began in April 2024 with the first joint meeting held during the visit of the Head of the Secretariat of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions to the Vatican.
The Colloquium will convene official representatives of Kazakhstan and the Holy See, religious leaders, specialists in the fields of pediatrics, bioethics and theology, representatives of international organizations, as well as members of the expert community. The event will be co-chaired by the Head of the Secretariat of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions and Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad, Prefect of the Holy See’s Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue.
The program will focus on three key areas: the ethical foundations of child care and interfaith solidarity; the protection of children’s rights and dignity in the context of illness; and the development of medical, scientific and institutional cooperation. The potential of artificial intelligence in pediatrics and the ethical principles governing its use will also be given special attention.
The Charter of the rights of the Incurable Child, based on the principles of respect for human dignity, comprehensive care for the child, and support for the family, will serve as a key reference point for discussions. The Kazakh side will also highlight the «Zhusan» humanitarian operation an example of practical support for children in difficult circumstances.
To cover the Colloquium, Kazakhstani and international media are kindly requested to complete accreditation no later than September 20, 2026. For accreditation, please contact us by email: communications@iciid.org.
Date: October 2–3, 2026
Venue: National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 1st floor
Start time: 10:30 a.m.
We, the Foreign Ministers of the States Parties to the Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia (hereinafter referred to as the “CANWFZ Treaty”), on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the CANWFZ Treaty in Semipalatinsk
reaffirming our commitment to humanity’s common goal of achieving a world free of nuclear weapons, and recognizing the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of any use or testing of nuclear weapons,
emphasizing that the establishment of nuclear-weapon-free zones is one of the most powerful universal tools for preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons and strengthening the global disarmament process,
noting the importance of the Treaty between the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan on Friendship, Good-Neighborliness, and Cooperation for Development of Central Asia in the 21st Century in strengthening peace and security in the region,
recalling that the idea of establishing a nuclear-weapon-free zone in Central Asia was first proposed by the Republic of Uzbekistan in September 1993 at the 48th session of the UN General Assembly,
convinced that the establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in Central Asia represents a successful example of the consolidation of efforts by the countries of the region, and emphasizing that this was an important step toward strengthening the nuclear nonproliferation regime and the process of nuclear disarmament, regional and international peace and security, as well as the development of cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and the environmental rehabilitation of areas affected by radioactive contamination,
welcoming the thirty-fifth anniversary of the closure of the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site and the thirtieth anniversary of the opening for signature of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, and paying tribute to the memory of the numerous victims of nuclear explosions and their consequences in all regions of the world,
we hereby declare the following:
We emphasize the important role of raising awareness on disarmament and non-proliferation in fostering a culture of peace, trust and responsibility, and note the particular importance of involving the youth in discussions on disarmament and international security. We support the continued promotion of the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness, initiated by the Kyrgyz Republic and symbolically observed annually on 5 March – the date the NPT entered into force – as well as related regional educational initiatives.
In this regard, we note the relevance of the recommendations contained in the UN Study on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Education, as well as the UN Secretary-General’s Agenda for Disarmament, “Securing Our Common Future: An Agenda for Disarmament.”
Abu Dhabi, 31 August 2026 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Arab Emirates R. Zhumabek met with Dr. Ali bin Tamim, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre.
During the meeting, the sides discussed further development of cultural and humanitarian cooperation between Kazakhstan and the UAE, as well as collaboration in the field of Arabic language teaching and promotion.
The sides paid particular attention to the prospects for translating literary and academic works from Arabic into Kazakh and from Kazakh into Arabic, implementing joint cultural and educational projects, as well as expanding ties between academic and educational institutions of the two countries.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the sides expressed mutual interest in further strengthening practical cooperation in the fields of culture, language and literature and confirmed their readiness to implement joint initiatives aimed at further deepening the friendly ties between Kazakhstan and the UAE.
Dear compatriots,
Today, the international community observes the International Day against Nuclear Tests, established by the United Nations General Assembly at the initiative of our country.
Exactly 35 years ago, amid a complex international situation, the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site was closed. For decades, it inflicted irreparable damage on human health and the environment, leaving a painful mark on the fate of our people. This date will serve as a reminder to all humanity of the tragic consequences of nuclear testing and as a call to prevent such tragedies from ever happening again.
By voluntarily renouncing the fourth-largest nuclear arsenal on the planet, Kazakhstan made a historic choice in favor of peace, security, and sustainable development. This decision fulfilled the aspirations of the people of Kazakhstan and demonstrated our state’s responsibility for the fate of future generations.
Our commitment to peace and friendship with all states, enshrined in the preamble of the New Constitution, remains an unwavering principle of Kazakhstan’s foreign policy. Our country’s position as one of the leaders of the global nuclear- weapons-free movement remains unchanged: we call for dialogue and negotiations among the nuclear-weapons states, the earliest possible entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, and decisive multilateral action aimed at eliminating the threat of the use of nuclear weapons.
Nuclear energy must serve exclusively peaceful and constructive purposes. In a nationwide referendum, our people firmly supported the course towards the development of nuclear energy, laying a solid foundation for Kazakhstan’s economic, scientific, and technological progress for decades to come.
This strategic choice is an important part of the transformations opening a new chapter in the country’s sustainable development. Large-scale reforms across all spheres of public life are aimed at building a Just, Progressive, and Clean Kazakhstan.
I am confident that together we will achieve this noble goal.
On 3 June 2026, the Mazhilis, the lower chamber of Kazakhstan’s Parliament, approved in the first reading the draft law “On Amnesty in Connection with the Adoption of the New Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan” and accompanying legislative amendments.
The proposed legislation introduces the first large-scale administrative amnesty in Kazakhstan’s history and is directly linked to the adoption of the new Constitution in 2026 and the country’s broader programme of political and institutional reforms.
While Kazakhstan has periodically conducted criminal amnesties, administrative amnesty has never previously been applied, despite the legal possibility existing under the Code of Administrative Offences. The new initiative seeks to provide individuals who committed minor administrative offences with an opportunity to resolve outstanding liabilities and move forward.
The administrative amnesty will be conducted alongside a criminal amnesty, marking the first time both measures have been implemented simultaneously. Similar programmes aimed at reducing administrative penalties and outstanding fines have been used in various forms in several countries around the world.
Under the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Amnesty in connection with the Adoption of the New Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan”
(Law No. 328-VIII of 1 July, 2026) the measures required to implement the amnesty will be carried out from 1 July to 31 December 2026.
Key Facts at a Glance
Why the Amnesty Is Being Introduced
Administrative Amnesty: Who Is Eligible
The administrative amnesty will be regulated under a new Article 889-1 of Kazakhstan’s Code of Administrative Offences.
The measure applies to administrative fines imposed on:
The inclusion of individual entrepreneurs is intended to support economic activity and reduce the financial burden associated with outstanding administrative penalties.
The administrative amnesty will not apply to:
Criminal Amnesty
Since independence, Kazakhstan has conducted around ten criminal amnesties linked to major national milestones and humanitarian considerations. The current initiative is distinct because it is the first to combine a criminal amnesty with a large-scale administrative amnesty.
Who is excluded: The amnesty will not apply to persons convicted of:
Implementation Mechanism
Expected Impact
Beyond its immediate humanitarian and administrative objectives, the initiative forms part of Kazakhstan’s broader programme of constitutional, political, and institutional modernisation. By resolving accumulated administrative cases through a fully digital process, the amnesty is also expected to contribute to ongoing efforts to improve administrative efficiency, enhance the quality of government data systems, and support the further digital transformation of public services.
International Practice
Countries around the world periodically introduce amnesty or penalty-relief programmes to help citizens and businesses resolve outstanding administrative liabilities, reduce enforcement burdens, and encourage compliance.
Examples include: