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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Kazakh Foreign Minister Received the Ambassador of Israel
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Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev received the Ambassador of the State of Israel in Kazakhstan Yoav Bistritsky, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of the multifaceted bilateral cooperation, and confirmed their mutual interest in its further deepening.
Two sides also exchanged views on current issues of the regional and international agenda.
For his part, the Minister expressed concern over the escalation of the situation in the Middle East and stated Kazakhstan’s readiness to offer the city of Turkistan as a venue for peace negotiations.
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Prominent Japanese Politician Heads Parliamentary Friendship League with Kazakhstan
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A meeting of the Parliamentary Japan-Kazakhstan Friendship League, aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation, was held in the Parliament of Japan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
During the event, a new composition of the parliamentary league, formed following the parliamentary elections held on 8 February 2026, was approved. Yasutoshi Nishimura, Chairman of the influential Election Strategy Committee of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, was elected Chairman of the League. He previously held key positions, including Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry and Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary.
Speaking at the meeting, Nishimura noted Kazakhstan’s growing role in the regional economy as a reliable supplier of energy resources and a key link in transcontinental logistics routes. He stressed that Japan is interested in deepening cooperation with Kazakhstan in the energy sector, including oil, uranium, and decarbonization technologies. In addition, Chairman Nishimura expressed his intention to visit Astana in the near future in order to strengthen high-level bilateral dialogue.
Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Japan Yerlan Baudarbek-Kozhatayev briefed members of the House of Councillors and the House of Representatives on current issues of bilateral relations, as well as ongoing political reforms in Kazakhstan. Particular attention was paid to the key provisions of the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as the role of the Kurultai.
The Kazakh diplomat also provided detailed information on Kazakhstan’s economic development and outlined promising investment opportunities for Japanese companies in transport and logistics, energy, industry, and digitalization.
In addition, during the event, Special Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan for Central Asia Ambassador Masaki Ishikawa presented information on the priorities of Japan’s foreign policy toward Kazakhstan, while Deputy Director-General of the Trade Policy Bureau of Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Takako Fujisaka spoke about the current development of bilateral trade and economic cooperation.
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Kazakh Foreign Minister Attends the Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting of the Organization of Turkic States on the Sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum
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On the sidelines of the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev took part in the informal meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS CFM), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues on the international and regional agenda, including efforts to de-escalate the situation in the Middle East. The ministers exchanged views on further developments in the region and possible ways to stabilize the situation.
In his remarks, Minister Kosherbayev reaffirmed the commitment of the Republic of Kazakhstan to promoting peaceful initiatives and stressed that Kazakhstan strongly advocates resolving conflicts exclusively through political and diplomatic means. In this context, Kazakhstan once again expressed its readiness to provide a platform for negotiations.
At the same time, the Minister emphasized that the upcoming informal OTS Summit to be held in Turkistan in May this year is intended to give fresh impetus to further strengthening the Organization’s role by fostering deeper cooperation and consolidating the efforts of member states.
In this regard, the interlocutors also discussed issues related to the further institutional development of the OTS.
On the sidelines of the Forum, the Kazakh Foreign Minister also held bilateral meetings with Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs of Luxembourg Xavier Bettel, Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia Fernando Aramayo Carrasco, the Republic of Lithuania Kęstutis Budrys, Guinea-Bissau João Bernardo Vieira, as well as EU Special Representative for Human Rights Kajsa Ollongren, during which current issues of both bilateral and multilateral cooperation were discussed.
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Central Asian and Russian Foreign Ministers Reviewed Positions and Future Cooperation Plans
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Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev took part in the regular meeting of Foreign Ministers in the "Central Asia - Russia" format, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
During the meeting, the parties reviewed progress in implementing the agreements reached following the Second Central Asia - Russia Summit held in October 2025 in Dushanbe. The agenda covered key areas of cooperation in trade, energy, transport and logistics. The ministers also exchanged views on pressing international issues and regional security.
The combination of the economic potential of Central Asia and Russia opens long-term prospects for strengthening a comprehensive partnership, creating a solid foundation for future achievements and new horizons of cooperation," said Minister Kosherbayev in his remarks.
According to the results of last year, the region’s total trade turnover with Russia increased by 6.5 percent and reached approximately 50 billion US dollars, with more than half of this volume accounted for by Kazakhstan. Alongside growing trade, investment cooperation and industrial collaboration have also continued to expand steadily. In Kazakhstan alone, a portfolio of 177 joint projects with Russia has been formed with a total investment volume of more than $ 55 billion, of which 122 projects have already been implemented. This clearly demonstrates the scale and substantive nature of economic cooperation within the Central Asia - Russia format.
The Kazakh Foreign Minister particularly emphasized the relevance of regional security issues, noting that contemporary challenges and threats are becoming increasingly complex and require coordinated responses.
In these circumstances, particular importance is attached to coordinating efforts to counter terrorism, extremism, transnational organized crime, drug trafficking, illicit arms trade and illegal migration," Minister Kosherbayev noted.
Special attention was also given to the humanitarian dimension, including education, culture and people-to-people ties, which remain one of the solid pillars of cooperation between Central Asia and Russia.
Following the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening multifaceted cooperation within the Central Asia - Russia format, noting its key role in ensuring sustainable regional development, and expressed readiness for the consistent implementation of the agreements reached.
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