Kazakhstan and the International Monetary Fund: Kazakhstan's Contribution to Food Security in the Middle East
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Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Kuwait Yerzhan Yelekeyev met with Director of the Middle East Center for Economics and Finance of the International Monetary Fund (IMF CEF) Sami Ben Naceur, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on current trends and challenges in the global economy, and discussed pressing issues related to ensuring sustainable economic growth and food security amid global instability.
During the discussion, the Kazakh side presented the country's potential in the agro-industrial complex, food exports, and ensuring stable supplies of agricultural goods, noting Kazakhstan's growing role as a reliable partner in food security.
Particular attention was paid to the possibility of holding a joint expert event in Kuwait dedicated to food security issues and the contribution of Kazakhstan to ensuring food sustainability in the Middle East, including Kuwait.
The parties expressed mutual interest in developing cooperation, continuing expert dialogue, and exploring possible formats for interaction with the participation of relevant agencies and international organizations.
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Kazakhstan and Kuwait Discussed Cooperation in the Field of Digitalization
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Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the State of Kuwait, Yerzhan Yelekeyev, met with the Chairman of the Kuwait Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA), Khaled Al-Zamel, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral cooperation in the field of digitalization, the development of information and communication technologies, artificial intelligence, e-government, and digital government services.
Ambassador of Kazakhstan provided information on the priorities of digital transformation in Kazakhstan, the development of the e-government ecosystem, as well as national initiatives in the field of artificial intelligence and smart technologies.
In turn, CITRA management expressed interest in studying Kazakhstan's experience and establishing practical cooperation in these areas.
The parties confirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening cooperation, exchanging expertise, and developing partnerships in the digital economy, noting the importance of coordinating efforts within the framework of the upcoming 5th General Assembly of the Digital Cooperation Organization, which will be held in Kuwait on February 4-5 this year.
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Constitutional Reforms in Kazakhstan Presented at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
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Senator of the Parliament of Kazakhstan Sultanbek Makezhanov took part in the winter session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
During the current session, PACE members elected Petra Bayr (Austria, "Socialists, Democrats and Greens") as the new President of the Assembly.
As part of the visit, S.Makezhanov met with the new President of PACE, during which the senator conveyed a congratulatory message from the Chairperson of the Senate of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Maulen Ashimbayev, on her election to this high office.
The meeting addressed topical issues of bilateral cooperation, including the organization of joint events within PACE. S.Makezhanov provided a detailed overview of the political reforms being carried out in Kazakhstan, with particular emphasis on the transition to a unicameral parliament and the constitutional reform.
The President of PACE expressed interest in the novellas of the parliamentary reform, the development of a multi-party system, interaction between Parliament and other branches of government, gender equality, and the protection of women’s rights.
The parties also discussed Kazakhstan’s cooperation with the United Nations in the context of human rights protection. Special attention was given to the economic situation in Kazakhstan and the development of rural areas.
At the conclusion of the meeting, S.Makezhanov invited P.Bayr to visit Kazakhstan at a time convenient for her.
In addition, S.Makezhanov held a meeting with the Chairperson of the PACE political group "European Conservatives, Patriots and Allies," Zsolt Németh. The parliamentarians discussed the current agenda of the Assembly, parliamentary reform in Kazakhstan, and cooperation between Kazakhstan and PACE.
On the sidelines of the plenary session, separate meetings were also held with Michael German, a member of "Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe", as well as a group of Lithuanian MPs led by the Chair of the national delegation to PACE, Birute Vėsaitė, and the doyen of the PACE parliamentary corps Emanuelis Zingeris.
PACE members were informed about the progress of political transformations in Kazakhstan and the upcoming parliamentary and constitutional reforms.
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Senior Officials of the "Central Asia - Germany" Format Identified Priority Areas for Further Cooperation
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Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov took part in the Senior Officials’ Meeting of the "Central Asia- Germany" format. The meeting was attended by senior officials from the foreign ministries of Germany, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
The participants of the meeting held substantive discussions on the current state and prospects for further strengthening regional cooperation in the trade and economic, transport, environmental and humanitarian fields.
In his remarks, Deputy Foreign Minister Issetov noted that in recent years cooperation between the Central Asian countries and Germany has reached a new level.
Today, priority sectors for new cooperation initiatives in the areas of sustainable development and enhanced regional connectivity were identified.
At the end of the meeting, the parties agreed to maintain working contacts on all relevant issues.
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Kazakhstan and Vietnam Strengthen Trade and Economic Cooperation
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With the support of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Vietnam and the Foreign Trade Chamber of Kazakhstan, an online Kazakh-Vietnamese networking session was held at the Atameken Regional Office in Almaty. The event brought together representatives of Kazakhstan’s business community and the National Association of Entrepreneurship of Vietnam (ViNen), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
The session was attended by the leadership of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs "Atameken" in Almaty, the Association of Exporters of Kazakhstan, and representatives of Almaty Invest.
On the Vietnamese side, participants included the leadership of ViNen, the Vietnamese Textile and Clothing Association, as well as representatives of the Vietnamese companies interested in implementing projects in Kazakhstan.
In his welcoming remarks, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Vietnam Kanat Tumysh highlighted the dynamic development of bilateral relations and emphasized the importance of strengthening trade and economic cooperation.
Currently, two companies with Kazakh capital, Cottecons and Kusto Group - are operating in Vietnam. In addition, six investment projects involving Vietnamese companies, including VinGroup, Sovico Group, Crystal Bay Tourism Group, ROX Group, and Mareven Food Central, are being implemented in Kazakhstan," - the Ambassador noted.
In turn, ViNen President Dinh Viet Hoa confirmed his readiness to expand cooperation and to hold regular B2B events between the business communities of the two countries. He stressed the importance of experience exchange, market research, and joint training programs, and also invited Kazakhstani companies to participate in business events organized by the Vietnamese side.
According to Serik Amirov, Special Representative of the Foreign Trade Chamber of the Republic of Kazakhstan in ASEAN countries, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, with a population of approximately 102.3 million people, became the leader among ASEAN countries in GDP growth last year. Vietnam’s GDP grew by 8.02%, reaching USD 514 billion. In 2025, foreign direct investment inflows amounted to USD 38.4 billion, while the country’s total foreign trade volume exceeded USD 930 billion. These indicators underscore Vietnam’s significant potential for mutually beneficial cooperation.
As a result of the event, the parties reached a preliminary agreement to further develop cooperation and implement joint projects in key sectors, including light industry, food production, agriculture, tourism, education, information technology, and healthcare.
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Kazakhstan’s Human Rights Reforms Highly Praised in Romania
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During the 3rd Forum of Parliamentary Committees on Legal Issues, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Romania, Yerlik Ali, informed the forum participants about the current situation in the country in the field of human rights protection, paying particular attention to the prevention and combating of domestic and domestic violence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
It was noted that this issue is the focus of attention of the state authorities of Kazakhstan, and comprehensive measures are being taken to improve legislation, strengthen institutional mechanisms for the protection of victims, and develop preventive and social programs.
In addition, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan provided detailed information on the political and legal reforms being carried out in the country, including the transformation of the parliamentary system and changes in the constitutional and legal architecture of the state.
During the discussions, it was emphasized that Kazakhstan has entered a new stage of political modernization, including a set of constitutional and parliamentary reforms initiated by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and discussed at the National Kurultai.
The National Kurultai was noted as an effective platform for public dialogue, involving citizens in the discussion of strategic reforms and legislative initiatives that contribute to the modernization of public administration and the strengthening of political stability.
The presentation by the Kazakh side aroused interest among the forum participants and contributed to the exchange of experience in the field of legal development, parliamentary reforms, and international cooperation in the field of human rights protection.
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