Kazakhstan and Denmark Expand Partnership in the Mining Industry

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted the 22nd meeting of the bilateral Intergovernmental Commission (IGC) on Ethnic Germans in the Republic of Kazakhstan. As of today, there are 226,000 ethnic Germans in Kazakhstan and around one million German resettlers from Kazakhstan in Germany, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov and Germany’s Federal Government Commissioner for Matters Related to Ethnic German Resettlers and National Minorities Bernd Fabritius co-chaired the annual session.

The agenda of the IGC covered issues of cooperation in education, culture, science, youth policies, the studying of German language, archival work, facilitating business contacts and liberalization of the visa regime, with a focus on implementing the joint projects to support the national identity of Germans in Kazakhstan.

The participants noted the important contribution of the Kazakh-German University in Almaty, the Centre for German Language and Culture at the Eurasian National University, the branch of the Anhalt University of Applied Sciences at the Almaty University of Power Engineering and Telecommunications, the Kazakh-German Center in Astana, the Kazakh-German Institute of Sustainable Engineering in Aktau, the National Academic German Drama Theatre, "Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung" newspaper and other institutions in strengthening the bilateral interaction.

He noted that ensuring favourable conditions for coexistence of various ethnic groups in a common socio-cultural space remains one of the key priorities of the Government of Kazakhstan.

In turn, Bernd Fabritius confirmed the German Government’s intention to continue supporting ethnic Germans in Kazakhstan by saying - "serving as a "bridge of friendship", Ethnic Germans in Kazakhstan contribute to the development of bilateral cooperation, while the German Government supports efforts to strengthen this area of engagement".

The parties agreed on the implementation of further measures to ensure comprehensive support to ethnic Germans in Kazakhstan that were stipulated in the Communique signed at the end of the meeting.

 

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov held a meeting with members of the Poland-Kazakhstan Friendship Group headed by its Chairperson, Member of the Sejm Barbara Bartuś, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.

During the meeting, parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of Kazakh-Polish cooperation, including the strengthening of interparliamentary dialogue, expansion of trade and economic ties, as well as cooperation in the cultural and humanitarian sphere.

Deputy Minister Issetov stressed the importance of intensifying contacts between the parliaments of the two countries in order to further strengthen cooperation and promote joint initiatives, expressing satisfaction with the existence of an "active political, cultural, humanitarian and economic dialogue."

In turn, Deputy Bartuś noted that "Kazakhstan is Poland’s key partner in Central Asia" and expressed interest in further developing cooperation in all areas of mutual interest.

The interlocutors agreed that Astana and Warsaw possess significant potential for further deepening mutually beneficial trade, economic and investment cooperation. In particular, the coordinating role of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation was highlighted, which 10th meeting was held in Astana in April 2026.

In addition, the parties exchanged views on the political reforms being carried out in the country, with the Polish side welcoming the ongoing transformations and emphasizing their importance for the further institutional development of the state.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their readiness to further deepen the Kazakh-Polish partnership and continue constructive dialogue.

 

Gabidulla Ospankulov, Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, held a meeting with representatives of St. Mary's International Hospital and the South Korean companies Waycen and Meninblox, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.

During the meeting, innovative solutions in healthcare digitalization were discussed, using the example of the hospital, which combines a regional emergency medical center, hospice and palliative care, and comprehensive care through automation and robotics of medical services.

The parties discussed the prospects and opportunities for implementing leading digital medical practices in Kazakhstan, particularly at medical institutions in the West Kazakhstan region.

Gabidulla Ospankulov discussed government support measures, tax incentives, and the advantages of the country's investment climate.

The participants also discussed the implementation of an investment project to build a multidisciplinary clinic.

 

The 2026 Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) continues at the Headquarters of the United Nations (UN) in New York amid persistent tensions in international security, deepening geopolitical polarization, and growing disagreements over issues related to arms control and the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.

One of the key negotiating tracks of the Conference remains the work of the Second Main Committee on non-proliferation issues, which addresses matters related to International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards, export controls, nuclear security, as well as regional aspects of the NPT regime. The work of the Committee is chaired by Kairat Umarov, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Nations.

During the meetings held from 4 to 15 May, States Parties reaffirmed the central role of the NPT as a foundation of the global international security architecture and underscored the importance of preserving the depoliticized nature of the review process. In its capacity as Chair of the Committee, Kazakhstan consistently advocated for an inclusive, transparent, and balanced negotiating process, while also promoting approaches based on strengthening international cooperation, trust, and multilateral diplomacy. The work was conducted in a pragmatic and consensus-oriented format, with an emphasis on maintaining trust among States Parties.

At the same time, Kazakhstan, in its national capacity, continues to advance practical initiatives aimed at strengthening the nuclear non-proliferation regime and international security. The Kazakh side underscores the relevance of the initiative put forward by President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to resume dialogue among nuclear-weapon states on issues of strategic stability and nuclear risk reduction.

Among Kazakhstan’s priorities remains the promotion of the early ratification of the Protocol to the Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia, which provides legally binding negative security assurances to the states of the region by nuclear-weapon states.

Particular attention is also being paid to the development of practical mechanisms to ensure secure access for states to peaceful nuclear technologies. In this context, the International Atomic Energy Agency Low Enriched Uranium Bank located in Kazakhstan is highlighted as an important element of the international architecture of nuclear security and trust.

 

In accordance with the instructions of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Iran, humanitarian aid was delivered to the Islamic Republic of Iran by the Kazakhstan Agency of International Development KazAID jointly with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Emergency Situations and the Ministry of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.

The handover ceremony of the humanitarian cargo to the Iranian Red Crescent Society took place at the Serakhs railway station..

The event was attended by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Islamic Republic of Iran Ontalap Onalbayev, representatives of the Iranian Red Crescent Society, as well as the Head of the Representative Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Khorasan Razavi Province (Mashhad), Gholamabbas Arbab Khales.

The humanitarian cargo included canned meat products, sugar, first-grade flour, medical supplies and medicines. The humanitarian assistance provided by the Kazakh side is intended to support the people of Iran and contribute to meeting socially significant needs.

The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Iran Ontalap Onalbayev noted that Iran is one of Kazakhstan’s important political, trade-economic and humanitarian partners in the Middle East and the Islamic world.

In turn, a representative of the Iranian Red Crescent Society expressed gratitude to the Kazakh side for the humanitarian assistance provided, noting that this step would contribute to further strengthening bilateral relations and mutual support between the two countries.

The humanitarian cargo, consisting of 30 railway wagons, will be delivered to the city of Tehran and distributed among the relevant institutions.

 

Mongolia’s first international education exhibition, "Study in Kazakhstan", bringing together leading Kazakh universities, representatives of the education sector, government bodies and diplomatic institutions of the two countries was held, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.

The event was organized with the participation of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Mongolia.

The exhibition served as an important platform for strengthening Kazakh-Mongolian cooperation in higher education and science, while promoting Kazakhstan’s educational potential among young people in Mongolia.

Kazakh universities presented undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs, as well as opportunities for academic mobility, international exchange, double-degree programs, scholarships, research internships and scientific cooperation.

The program included university presentations, individual consultations for prospective students and current students, meetings with representatives of the academic community, and bilateral talks on further cooperation.

In addition, the Kazakh delegation visited the campuses of the National University of Mongolia and the University of Finance and Economy, where the parties discussed prospects for academic exchange, research cooperation and joint educational initiatives.

The exhibition confirmed Mongolia’s strong interest in Kazakhstan’s higher education system and marked an important step in strengthening the partnership between Kazakhstan and Mongolia in education, science and youth policy.

 

The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Kenya and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the UN Office at Nairobi Barlybay Sadykov met with the Minister of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation of Kenya Eric Mugaa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.

During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on the prospects for developing bilateral cooperation in the field of water resources.

Ambassador Sadykov informed his interlocutor about Kazakhstan's approaches and experience in addressing the issues of conservation and rational use of water resources at the national, regional, and international levels, and the adoption of the "Concept for the Use and Management of Water Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the Period 2024-2030" and the "Water Code".

Furthermore, information on the results of the Regional Environmental Summit held in Astana on April 22-24, 2026, as well as on Kazakhstan's initiative to create an International Water Organization (IWO) within the UN was conveyed to the Kenyan side. The Kenyan Minister highly appreciated Kazakhstan's efforts to promote pressing environmental and water issues and expressed its positive consideration and readiness to support the implementation of the IWO initiative.

Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue interaction on issues of mutual interest and agreed on further joint measures to expand cooperation.

 

The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Arab Republic of Egypt, Askar Zhengis, held a meeting with the newly appointed Governor of South Sinai, Ismail Kamal, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.

The parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of bilateral cooperation, including at the regional level.

Particular attention was paid to cooperation in the tourism sector, given the significant flow of Kazakh tourists to Sharm El-Sheikh and the Egyptian side’s interest in creating favorable conditions for their stay.

The meeting also addressed issues related to the protection of the rights of Kazakh citizens visiting South Sinai and providing them with necessary consular and legal support.

Following the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their mutual commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation and expressed readiness to intensify engagement across all areas discussed.