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First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yerzhan Ashikbayev, received the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Development, Surya Deva, who arrived at the invitation of Kazakhstan to study the national experience in the implementation of the human right to development, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.

During the meeting, the Kazakh diplomat briefed on the political reforms being implemented in the country at the initiative of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, including the adoption of a new Constitution on 15 March 2026.

Particular attention was drawn to the modernization of the public administration system, the strengthening of the role of the Constitutional Court, the development of human rights institutions, the expansion of mechanisms for public participation in decision-making, as well as the further enhancement of social policy and the reinforcement of safeguards for vulnerable groups of the population.

Surya Deva positively assessed the reforms being carried out in Kazakhstan, including measures aimed at strengthening the national system for the protection of human rights. In this context, the parties discussed Kazakhstan’s role in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals, as well as its international initiatives at the regional and global levels.

The parties reaffirmed their commitment to an open and constructive dialogue on human rights, as well as to advancing the right to development as an essential component of sustainable and inclusive growth.

 

A presentation and roundtable titled "Kazakhstan Tourism Potential: Presentation & Guidebook Launch" was held in Bangkok, aimed at promoting Kazakhstan’s tourism potential and strengthening bilateral cooperation in the tourism sector, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.

In his remarks, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Thailand, Margulan Baimukhan, highlighted the steady growth of Kazakhstan-Thailand relations in the tourism industry. According to him, in 2025-2026, the number of Kazakh citizens visiting Thailand exceeded 175,000, confirming the country’s continued popularity as a preferred travel destination. At the same time, there is a growing interest among Thai tourists in Kazakhstan, with approximately 10,000-15,000 Thai citizens visiting the country over the same period.

Special attention was given to the presentation of the "Complete Travel Guide Kazakhstan" in Thai, aimed at raising awareness among Thai audiences about Kazakhstan’s cultural and natural diversity. With the support of Air Astana, a round-trip ticket to Kazakhstan was also raffled among the participants.

During the event, Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Chakrienorrathip Sevikul, emphasized the importance of further strengthening bilateral relations between Thailand and Kazakhstan, highlighting the significant potential for cooperation in the tourism sector. He also expressed confidence that the intensification of joint initiatives would contribute to expanding tourist exchanges, deepening cultural ties, and fostering mutually beneficial partnership between the two countries.

As part of the program, Thai bloggers and representatives of the "Kazakh-Thai Alliance" community shared their travel experiences in Kazakhstan, highlighting popular destinations and unique features of the country.

Tourism cooperation between Kazakhstan and Thailand is already marked by significant achievements and steady positive dynamics, reflecting a high level of mutual interest and trust. At the same time, both countries are committed to implementing new ambitious initiatives. Future plans include further expansion of tourism routes, increased investment cooperation, and the launch of joint projects in the hospitality sector, including the opening of Thai hotel properties in Kazakhstan and new air routes.

 

As part of the working visit of the Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Istanbul, Nuriddin Amankul, to the province of Manisa, a series of substantive meetings were held with company leaders of the region’s leading industrial enterprises, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.

During the meetings, presentations were delivered on the activities of companies operating in sectors such as composite materials production, construction industry, plastic products manufacturing, machinery, metal processing, agro-industrial complex, and industrial technologies. In particular, special attention was given to the production capacity and export potential of companies including Fiber Kompozit, Logo Beton, Nat Plastik, Asr Makina, Namtek Makina, Sistem Oluklu Mukavva, Efestar, SKP, Osso, Agrotek, Hat İndüksiyon, Zenit, Miksan, and Onuras.

The parties discussed prospects for further expanding trade and economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and Türkiye, and exchanged views on Kazakhstan’s favorable investment climate, industrial zones, and government support mechanisms.

Following the meetings, a number of companies from the Manisa region highly appreciated Kazakhstan’s investment potential and expressed interest in implementing production projects in the Kyzylorda, Zhambyl, and Turkistan regions, as well as in the city of Shymkent.

In this regard, a visit of a business delegation from the Manisa region to Kazakhstan is scheduled for May 2026. It is expected that this visit will provide additional momentum for the development of concrete investment projects and the strengthening of bilateral industrial cooperation.

 

With the assistance of the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the ICAO Cinema Club, a screening of the Kazakh musical film "Bakyt Qushagynda" in the Kazakh language with English subtitles was organized for the first time, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.

The event was attended by the President of the ICAO Council, Toshiyuki Onuma, the Secretary General, Juan Carlos Salazar, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Canada, Dauletbek Kusainov, as well as Permanent Representatives of Member States to ICAO, heads of structural units of the Organization, staff of the ICAO Secretariat, the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Canada, and representatives of the Kazakh diaspora in Montreal.

In his speech, the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to ICAO, Timur Tlegenov, noted that this event is of a historic nature, since for the first time a screening of a Kazakh film has been organized within the premises of ICAO Headquarters. He expressed confidence that such cultural initiatives would contribute to strengthening mutual understanding and the development of cultural exchange. Particular attention was paid to the significance of the presented film, based on the works of the outstanding Kazakh composer Shamshi Kaldayakov, whose work occupies an important place in the cultural heritage of Kazakhstan.

In his speech, the President of the ICAO Council, Toshiyuki Onuma, thanked the Kazakh delegation for the excellent organization of the evening.

He also noted that during his tenure as Permanent Representative of Japan to ICAO, one of his first initiatives was the organization of a screening of a Japanese film, emphasizing the importance of cultural diplomacy in strengthening international cooperation.

In addition, T.Onuma emphasized the significant role of civil aviation as an instrument that unites states and contributes to the development of global interaction.

Prior to the screening, a reception with traditional Kazakh refreshments was organized for the guests, as well as a musical programme on the national instrument - the dombyra. Performed by a citizen of France, Alexander Audi, well-known Kazakh works were presented, including "Saryarka," "Kara Zhorga," "Karatorgai," "Alatau," and others.

Following the event, the guests noted the high level of organization of the reception, the warm atmosphere of the evening and received the Kazakh film with great interest, which obtained positive feedback from the audience.

 

Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Thailand Margulan Baimukhan held a meeting with Mr. Phurisit Changsiripun, Vice Executive Director of the Thai Chamber of Commerce / Board of Trade of Thailand, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and promising avenues for further development of Kazakhstan-Thailand trade and economic cooperation, including the expansion of bilateral trade, promotion of investment interaction, strengthening of business-to-business contacts, as well as the use of Kazakhstan’s potential as a key trade and logistics hub for Thai businesses seeking access to the markets of Central Asia and the CIS countries.

Special attention was paid by the Kazakh diplomat to organizational matters related to the preparation of the Kazakhstan-Thailand Business Forum, which is planned to be held in late May 2026 in Bangkok on the sidelines of THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2026. The parties reviewed the possible framework of the event, including the participation of government agencies, national development institutions, chambers of commerce, and business representatives from both countries.

M.Baimukhan emphasized the importance of the Forum as a practical platform for establishing direct contacts between exporters, importers, and investors, as well as for discussing prospects for cooperation in agro-industry, food production, logistics, digital technologies, and other priority sectors.

The parties also separately discussed the participation of the Kazakh delegation and domestic producers in THAIFEX - Anuga Bangkok 2026 as one of Asia’s largest food and trade exhibitions. The Thai side expressed its readiness to provide the necessary support to ensure Kazakhstan’s effective participation.

Following the meeting, an agreement was reached to continue joint efforts to ensure the successful participation of the Kazakh delegation in the events scheduled for May 2026.

 

The Consul General of Kazakhstan in Hong Kong SAR, Bauyrzhan Dosmanbetov, met the Chairman of "Alibaba Group", Joseph Tsai, where prospects for cooperation in the fields of digital technology and artificial intelligence was discussed, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.

The Chairman of "Alibaba Group" was briefed on the progress of Kazakhstan's implementation of the "Digital Kazakhstan" strategy, aimed at developing the digital economy and establishing a regional AI hub.

An invitation was extended to "Alibaba Group" to participate in the AI Data Center Valley project - an international hub for data centers, cloud services, and AI companies, as well as the Council for the Development of Artificial Intelligence under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan to strengthen international expertise.

 

The Consul General of Kazakhstan in Montenegro Gabiden Temirbek, held a meeting with the Minister of Public Administration of Montenegro, Marash Dukaj, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.

During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for developing Kazakh-Montenegrin cooperation in digital transformation, including public administration, GovTech, civil service modernization, and the application of artificial intelligence.

The Montenegrin side was briefed on Kazakhstan’s experience in introducing digital solutions, including the E-Qyzmet system, as well as approaches to the digital transformation of the public sector.

The parties noted significant potential for expanding cooperation in these areas, including through the exchange of experience, expert-level contacts, and further development of the legal framework.

Minister Marash Dukaj highlighted the importance of strengthening cooperation with Kazakhstan in digitalization and expressed interest in studying Kazakhstan’s experience.

Following the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their mutual interest in further deepening cooperation and continuing dialogue on the issues discussed.

 

As part of a working visit to the northeastern regions to study transport corridors of the Kingdom of Thailand, Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Thailand, Margulan Baimukhan, held a series of meetings and familiarization visits in the provinces of Udon Thani Province and Nong Khai Province, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, industry, and logistics, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.

In Udon Thani Province, the Kazakh diplomat met with the provincial Governor, Rachan Soonhua, to discuss prospects for expanding interregional cooperation, including trade, investment, and humanitarian ties. It was noted that Udon Thani is one of the economic centers of northeastern Thailand, with well-developed industrial and logistics infrastructure.

As part of the visit program, a meeting was also held with representatives of the Federation of Industries of Udon Thani Province, where opportunities for establishing direct contacts between business communities of Kazakhstan and Thailand were discussed.

Margulan Baimukhan delivered a presentation on Kazakhstan’s investment and economic opportunities, including projects in the agro-industrial complex, manufacturing, logistics, and energy sectors.

The Kazakh diplomat emphasized Kazakhstan’s interest in attracting Thai companies to participate in joint projects, as well as in developing cooperation in industrial production and technology transfer.

Special attention was also given to visits to the industrial zone of Udon Thani Province and the region’s logistics center, where opportunities for establishing production facilities and warehouse infrastructure were presented. The parties discussed prospects for Kazakh companies’ participation in regional supply chains, as well as the use of Thailand’s logistics potential to access markets in Southeast Asia.

During the visit to Nong Khai Province, a meeting was held at the Customs Office, where information was presented on current customs procedures, regulation of cross-border trade, and the functioning of one of Thailand’s key border checkpoints with Laos. The parties discussed prospects for expanding cooperation in logistics, simplifying trade procedures, and developing international transport corridors linking Southeast Asia with Central Asia.

Particular attention was given to the region’s potential as a major transit hub in the Greater Mekong Subregion, as well as opportunities to utilize its infrastructure for developing multimodal transport and strengthening ties between Kazakhstan and ASEAN countries.

Following the meetings, an agreement was reached on the participation of a business delegation from Udon Thani Province in the Kazakhstan-Thailand business forum scheduled for the end of May this year.