On September 14, 2026, the m was held eeting between E. Birzhanov, Vice Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the residents of the Almaty Region was held. Approximately 170 people took part in the meeting, including residents of the region, representatives of business and public, as well as members of the media. During the meeting, the Vice Minister informed the participants about the main areas of activity of the Ministry of Finance and answered citizens’ questions. The majority of the questions received concerned tax and customs legislation, the operation of information systems of state revenue bodies, as well as specific issues related to tax and customs administration. For the appeals considered directly during the meeting, the participants were provided with the relevant explanations. Issues requiring additional study and elaboration were taken up for consideration in order to prepare responses and take the necessary measures in accordance with the procedure established by law. The meeting was held in the format of an open dialogue and made it possible to discuss directly with the residents of the region the current issues in the area of activity of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, to identify issues requiring additional consideration, and to determine further areas for their elaboration.