Kazakh Foreign Minister Received OTS Secretary General
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev received the Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) Kubanychbek Omuraliev, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
The Minister noted that Kazakhstan, as an initiator of the establishment of the OTS, attaches particular importance to the further development and strengthening of Turkic integration. The importance of deepening practical cooperation and implementing joint projects in priority areas of interaction was emphasized.
The Secretary General highly appreciated the work of the Regional Ecoligical Summit (RES), expressing confidence that the outcomes of such an important event would provide additional momentum to the introduction of sustainable practices and the implementation of joint initiatives in the field of environmental protection.
Secretary General Omuraliev also informed about the outcomes of the Second meeting of the Ministers of Environment and Ecology of the OTS member states, held on the margins of the Summit.
The meeting agenda included issues of interaction between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the OTS, as well as an exchange of views on current issues on the international agenda and the situation in the region.
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Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Meets with the OSCE Secretary General
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The Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev met with the Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Feridun Sinirlioğlu, who arrived in Astana to participate in the Regional Ecological Summit, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
We thank you for your active participation in the Regional Ecological Summit, dedicated to the pressing issues of climate change. This agenda is fully in line with the economic and environmental dimension of the OSCE’s activities", the minister pointed out.
Minister Kosherbayev emphasized that Central Asia places great emphasis on promoting the green agenda. In this regard, the summit served as an important platform for developing joint approaches to mitigating the effects of climate change, preserving water resources and addressing other environmental challenges facing the region.
In this context, the timely nature of the Head of State’s initiative to establish the International Water Organization was noted. The Kazakh Foreign Minister underlined the importance Kazakhstan attaches to developing its partnership with the OSCE, reaffirming its commitment to the Organization’s fundamental principles.
In turn, Sinirlioğlu thanked the Kazakh side for the warm reception. He reaffirmed the OSCE’s readiness to continue supporting the countries of the region in adapting to climate change and transitioning to clean energy and highly appreciated Kazakhstan’s active role as a reliable OSCE partner across all three dimensions of the Organization’s activities.
The parties discussed key areas of cooperation between Kazakhstan and the OSCE and exchanged views on pressing issues on the regional and international agendas.
Following the meeting, the interlocutors reaffirmed their mutual interest in further deepening cooperation aimed at strengthening security, stability and sustainable development in the OSCE area.
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Kazakhstan and UNDP Discuss Further Cooperation
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Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held a meeting with United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Associate Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme Haoliang Xu, who arrived to participate in the Regional Ecological Summit, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
During the meeting, Minister Kosherbayev emphasized the importance of Kazakhstan’s cooperation with UNDP, highlighting its significance for advancing sustainable development priorities and strengthening regional engagement.
The Kazakh Foreign Minister also expressed appreciation to UNDP for its support in organizing the Summit and for its active participation in the event, underscoring the organization’s significant contribution to advancing regional dialogue on water resources, environmental issues, and the climate agenda.
Particular attention was given to strengthening coordination through the UN Regional Centre on SDGs for Central Asia and Afghanistan, as well as to the prospects of establishing a UNDP sub-regional office in Almaty aimed at enhancing regional synergies.
Discussions during the meeting focused on the UNDP Country Programme for Kazakhstan (2026-2030), water governance issues, including challenges related to the Aral Sea and the establishment of a UN International Water Organization, as well as joint work within the framework of the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development 2026, proclaimed by the UN General Assembly on the initiative of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Following the meeting, the parties confirmed their intention to continue developing their partnership in order to achieve common goals.
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Kazakh Foreign Minister Received ECO Secretary General
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Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev received the Secretary General of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Asad Majeed Khan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
During the meeting, the diplomats discussed the current state and prospects of cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and ECO, with particular emphasis on the development of trade and economic, transport and logistics cooperation, as well as the regional situation.
The Kazakh Foreign Minister reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to further deepening partnership with ECO and underscored the importance of effective implementation of joint initiatives aimed at ensuring sustainable development of the Organization’s member states.
The ECO Secretary General highly appreciated Kazakhstan’s contribution to the Organization’s activities and expressed interest in expanding cooperation in priority areas, including the development of transport corridors, industrial cooperation, and the green economy.
The agenda of the meeting also included issues related to the activities of the ECO Secretariat.
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Kazakh Foreign Minister Received the Assistant Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
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Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev received Assistant Secretary-General for Science and Technology of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Aftab Ahmad Khokher, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
During the meeting, the head of Kazakh Foreign Ministry expressed gratitude to the interlocutor for participating in the "Regional Environmental Summit 2026" and noted that Astana attaches special importance to cooperation with the OIC.
In turn, Aftab Ahmad Khokher highly appreciated Kazakhstan’s contribution to the activities of the OIC and emphasized the Organization’s intention to expand cooperation with the Republic of Kazakhstan.
At the end of the meeting, the parties agreed to maintain active engagement.
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Kazakhstan Strengthens Cooperation with the United Nations to Advance the Sustainable Development Goals
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Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held a meeting with the UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs Li Junhua, during which the parties discussed cooperation issues between Kazakhstan and the UN in the field of sustainable development, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
The Foreign Minister reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s unwavering commitment to the principles of the UN Charter and to the consistent strengthening of multilateral diplomacy. He expressed appreciation to the leadership of the Organization, in particular to the Secretary-General António Guterres, for the fruitful partnership in preparing the Regional Ecological Summit in Astana (RES-2026), highlighting the high-level composition of the UN delegation.
In his turn, Li Junhua highly commended Kazakhstan’s support for UN reforms, including the implementation of country-level initiatives aimed at enhancing the Organization’s effectiveness on the ground, taking into account the interests and needs of countries in the region.
Particular attention was paid to priority areas of cooperation, including efforts to launch the UN Regional Centre for Sustainable Development for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty.
Yermek Kosherbayev informed his counterpart about the progress of the initiative of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to establish an International Water Organization within the UN aimed at promoting water diplomacy and coordinating international efforts in this area.
In this regard, the Foreign Minister invited Li Junhua to participate in the first international consultations on the initiative, which will be held on the sidelines of the summit.
Following the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their intention to continue strengthening the strategic dialogue between Kazakhstan and the United Nations.
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Tokayev and Rahmon discuss ties ahead of RES 2026
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Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met on Tuesday with his Tajik counterpart, Emomali Rahmon, who is in Astana to participate in the Regional Environmental Summit and the Meeting of the Council of the Heads of State of the Founders of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea, Qazinform News Agency reports, citing the Akorda press service.
The heads of state discussed the current status and prospects of Kazakh-Tajik relations, agreeing to raise the level of strategic partnership between the two countries.
Particular attention during the talks was given to trade and economic cooperation, as well as collaboration in the water and energy sector.
The sides emphasized the importance of fully implementing all agreements previously reached at the highest level.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Emomali Rahmon also exchanged views on the pressing issues on the regional and international agenda.
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Mongolian people closely follow Kazakhstan’s achievements - Khurelsukh Ukhnaa
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Presidents of Kazakhstan and Mongolia have held narrow-format talks in Akorda, Qazinform News Agency reports.
During the talks, the Head of State said that cooperation between the two countries develops in the spirit of strategic partnership.
He emphasized that interstate, interparliamentary and intergovernmental relations are strengthening.
Thanks to your relentless efforts, Mongolia is undergoing remarkable positive transformations. Last year, the country’s economy grew by 6.8%. This achievement became possible, undoubtedly, due to your wise policy. Under your leadership important initiatives aimed at improving people’s well-being have been implemented. We know, that Mongolia is pursuing its comprehensive development plan Vision-2050. You have launched the construction of a new city Kharkhorum. We wish you every success in bringing these unique projects to fruitionm," said Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
For his part, Khurelsukh Ukhnaa said that he was very pleased to make a state visit to Kazakhstan after twenty years.
You also, two years ago in 2024, made a state visit to Mongolia and truly elevated Mongolian-Kazakh relations to a new level of strategic partnership. Undoubtedly, this event will be inscribed in golden letters in the history of our bilateral cooperation," said the Mongolian President.
Mongolian people closely follow Kazakhstan’s achievements. During your visit in 2024, we signed more than ten documents. In the course of the current state visit, we will also sign a number of important documents," he stated.
Earlier, it was reported that following the extended talks between President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and visiting Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, the two countries agreed to resume direct air service between Astana and Ulaanbaatar.
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