27.04.2026, 10:32 1196
Kazakhstan and the UAE Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthening Strategic Partnership
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As part of his official visit to the United Arab Emirates Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state and future prospects of the Kazakh-Emirati partnership, noting the high level of political dialogue and the traditionally fraternal nature of relations between the two countries.
The UAE is Kazakhstan’s strategic partner in the Arab world, and cooperation between our two countries continues to strengthen consistently across all key areas," noted Minister Kosherbayev.
Special attention was paid to the implementation of agreements reached between the leadership of the two states, as well as to expanding trade, economic, and investment cooperation.
The sides also reviewed prospects for collaboration in the fields of energy, transport, infrastructure, innovation, artificial intelligence, and food security.
Economic cooperation has always been a solid foundation of our partnership. Today, the UAE is one of Kazakhstan’s key trade and investment partners in the region, and we are interested in advancing new joint projects," said the Kazakh Foreign Minister.
The interlocutors also exchanged views on pressing regional and international issues. Minister Kosherbayev reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s support and solidarity with the United Arab Emirates in the context of the current regional situation, underscoring the importance of preventing escalation and resolving all conflicts through political and diplomatic means on the basis of the principles of international law.
The Kazakh Foreign Minister also conveyed an official invitation on behalf of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the President of the UAE to participate in the Eurasian Economic Forum, which will be held on May 28-29, 2026 in Astana.
For his part, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan expressed appreciation to the Kazakh side for its support and highly praised Kazakhstan’s constructive position aimed at advancing diplomatic efforts.
Following the talks, the sides reaffirmed their mutual interest in further deepening the strategic partnership, expanding practical cooperation, and continuing close coordination in both bilateral and multilateral formats.
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27.04.2026, 19:35 326
Kazakhstan and UAE Developing Bilateral Relations
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Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev, met with Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, a senior member of the ruling family of Abu Dhabi, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
During the meeting, the Kazakh Minister emphasized that the United Arab Emirates is a reliable and key strategic partner for Kazakhstan in the Islamic world.
During the talks, the parties discussed the successful implementation of agreements and projects undertaken for the benefit of the peoples of both countries, as well as ways to further strengthen cooperation in trade, economic, and investment spheres.
For his part, Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed Al Nahyan highlighted the dynamic development of the strong and brotherly relations between Kazakhstan and the UAE.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Kazakh Foreign Minister noted Sheikh Suroor’s significant contribution to strengthening cooperation between the two countries and wished the people of the Emirates peace and prosperity.
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27.04.2026, 18:24 801
Astana and Singapore Discuss Prospects for Deepening Bilateral Cooperation During Political Consultations
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The fifth round of Kazakhstan-Singapore political consultations was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan with the participation of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev and Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore Kevin Cheok, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
During the consultations, a substantive exchange of views was held on the current state and prospects of Kazakhstan-Singapore cooperation. The parties reaffirmed their mutual commitment to further strengthening political dialogue, expanding the legal and treaty framework, and intensifying contacts at the highest and high levels.
Priority attention was given to enhancing trade, economic, and investment cooperation. It was noted that according to the results of 2025, bilateral trade had reached 954.4 million US dollars, demonstrating steady positive growth. Significant potential was emphasized for deepening partnership in finance, digitalization, smart city development, the green economy, transport and logistics infrastructure, as well as in education and innovation.
Deputy Foreign Minister Bakayev particularly highlighted the significance of Kazakhstan’s transit and logistics potential, noting its capacity to provide Singaporean businesses with safe, efficient, and commercially attractive routes to European and global markets.
In addition, the parties exchanged assessments on current international and regional agenda issues, as well as cooperation within the UN and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Following the consultations, both sides confirmed their readiness to continue regular political dialogue and further progressive development of bilateral cooperation.
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26.04.2026, 18:01 15246
Kazakh Foreign Minister Holds a Series of Meetings with Qatari Business Representatives
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As part of his visit to the State of Qatar Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held meetings with the management of Qatari companies Power International Holding and Milaha, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
During the talks with Chairman of Power International Holding Moutaz Al-Khayyat, the parties reviewed prospects for the implementation of joint investment projects in the fields of energy and telecommunications. It was noted that gas processing, gas transportation, and electricity generation represent key areas of investment cooperation between Kazakhstan and Qatar. Minister Kosherbayev emphasized that the implementation of large-scale projects in these sectors would make a significant contribution to strengthening the country’s energy security.
During the meeting with Chief Executive Officer of Milaha Fahad Saad Al-Qahtani, the parties discussed prospects for cooperation in the transport and logistics sector, including the development of multimodal transportation, expanded access to port infrastructure, and increased cargo transit through Kazakhstan’s ports on the Caspian Sea. The Minister highlighted Kazakhstan’s important role as a transcontinental trade and logistics hub, as well as the significance of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (Middle Corridor) in enhancing transport connectivity between Europe and Asia.
Following the meetings, the parties reaffirmed their intention to continue intensifying bilateral cooperation and agreed to further develop dialogue on the implementation of promising investment and infrastructure projects.
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26.04.2026, 17:19 18781
Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan and Qatar Discuss Bilateral Cooperation Agenda
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As part of an official visit to the State of Qatar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held talks with Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, 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 Kazakh-Qatari strategic partnership, with particular emphasis on further strengthening political dialogue, expanding trade, economic and investment cooperation, as well as deepening cultural and humanitarian ties.
It was emphasized that active political dialogue at the highest and high levels continues to play a key role in advancing bilateral relations and ensuring the consistent implementation of the agreements reached.
Special attention was paid to investment cooperation. The parties noted the importance of the timely and effective implementation of joint projects in priority sectors of mutual interest, including energy, telecommunications, digital technologies, agriculture, and transport and logistics, among others.
Qatar is a close and reliable partner for Kazakhstan in the Arab world. We highly value the existing level of political dialogue, the atmosphere of mutual trust, and the strategic nature of our bilateral relations," said Minister Kosherbayev.
In turn, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani commended the steady development of relations between Kazakhstan and Qatar, reaffirming Doha’s commitment to further strengthening the strategic partnership and advancing joint initiatives across key areas of bilateral cooperation.
Particular attention was also given to cultural and humanitarian cooperation. The successful holding of the Days of Culture of Kazakhstan in Qatar in February this year was noted with satisfaction as an important contribution to enhancing mutual understanding and bringing the peoples of the two countries closer together.
During the talks, the parties also noted the growth in mutual tourist flows and emphasized the importance of further developing direct air connectivity between Kazakhstan and Qatar.
An in-depth exchange of views was held on pressing international and regional issues, particularly in the context of the current situation in the Middle East. Minister Kosherbayev reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s consistent position that all conflicts should be resolved exclusively through political and diplomatic means in accordance with the principles of international law and the UN Charter.
In this context, the Minister emphasized that the Kazakh side welcomes the efforts of the Qatari leadership to promote peaceful dialogue aimed at restoring peace and stability in the region. He also noted Kazakhstan’s readiness to provide a platform for peace negotiations in Turkestan.
The interlocutors underscored the importance of continued coordination within international and regional organizations, including the UN, the OIC, and the CICA, and confirmed the convergence of their approaches on key global and regional issues.
Following the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening multifaceted Kazakh-Qatari cooperation, implementing joint projects, and giving new impetus to bilateral relations.
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25.04.2026, 09:00 30361
Spain Expresses Support for Kazakhstan’s Political Reform Course
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Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Spain, Danat Mussayev, held a meeting with Chairwoman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Senate of Spain, Pilar Rojo, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
During the talks, the interlocutors discussed current issues and prospects of Kazakh-Spanish relations. The sides noted the positive dynamics of interparliamentary contacts, including cooperation through friendship group.
The Ambassador briefed on the ongoing political reforms in Kazakhstan, presenting the key provisions of the new Constitution adopted following the republican referendum. In this context, he noted that the updated Basic Law envisages the transition to a unicameral parliamentary model and the launch of electoral processes, marking a new stage of political transformation in the country.
For her part, the Spanish senator gave a positive assessment of the ongoing changes, highlighting their importance for the country’s further development and the strengthening of state institutions.
The interlocutors expressed interest in further developing cooperation along parliamentary lines and expanding the strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and Spain.
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24.04.2026, 16:30 45861
Kazakh Foreign Minister Received Ambassador of Palestine
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev received Ambassador of the State of Palestine, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps Montaser Abu Zeid, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
During the meeting, held in a warm and constructive atmosphere, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of Kazakhstan-Palestine cooperation, highlighting the steady development of bilateral relations and their mutual commitment to further strengthening them. Particular attention was paid to expanding cooperation in political, humanitarian, and other areas of mutual interest.
The interlocutors also exchanged views on key regional and international issues, emphasizing the importance of consolidating efforts to enhance stability and security.
Following the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining a regular and trusting dialogue aimed at deepening partnership and effectively advancing joint initiatives.
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24.04.2026, 14:04 46221
Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry Discusses Cooperation with the UN on Emergency Situations and Disaster Risk Reduction
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Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev met with the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction - Head of the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Kamal Kishore, who arrived in Astana to participate in the Regional Ecological Summit, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
At the meeting, the minister reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, including efforts to introduce preventive measures, risk assessments, and the adaptation of urban infrastructure to climate change in line with Kazakhstan’s international commitments.
Foreign Minister highlighted the UNDRR’s contribution to the development of the Regional Strategy for Cooperation among Central Asian countries in Disaster Risk Reduction for 2022-2030, which has laid the foundation for coordinated action among the region’s nations.
Kishore expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome and the substantive program of the Summit, where the UNDRR delegation discussed joint measures aimed at preventing and responding to the consequences of natural and man-made disasters, including enhancing water and energy security, strengthening climate resilience and economic development, as well as reinforcing cooperation between emergency agencies of Central Asia and the United Nations.
The parties also addressed issues of inclusivity and the protection of vulnerable groups in emergency situations, climate challenges and the water agenda, as well as the activities of the Centre for Emergency Situations and Disaster Risk Reduction (CESDRR) in Almaty.
Following the meeting, the participants agreed to continue dialogue on the implementation of best practices in emergency prevention.
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24.04.2026, 10:21 47211
Kazakhstan's Experience in Combating Human Trafficking Presented at the OSCE Conference in Vienna
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A delegation of Kazakhstan, headed by Ambassador-at-Large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Stanislav Vassilenko, took part in the 26th Conference of the Alliance against Trafficking in Persons of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
The head of the Kazakhstan’s delegation addressed the main session of the Conference as a keynote speaker along with OSCE Secretary General Feridun Sinirlioglu, Director of the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights Maria Telalian, OSCE Special Representative and Coordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings Kari Johnstone and Federal Councilor of the Head of the Federal Department of Justice and Police of Switzerland Beat Jans.
In his remarks, Stanislav Vassilenko pointed out the importance of this event, emphasizing that the Alliance makes a significant contribution to harmonizing national and international efforts to combat human trafficking and protect human rights. According to him, human trafficking remains one of the most serious human rights violations and it is often a hidden crime. In this regard, he stressed that addressing this problem effectively requires a comprehensive approach, including cooperation, prevention, detection and investigation of crimes as well as protection and support for victims.
The participants of the Conference were briefed on the measures taken by Kazakhstan to combat human trafficking. It was noted that Kazakhstan is a party to more than 60 multilateral international human rights treaties, including 13 documents directly related to the fight against modern forms of slavery.
The representative of Kazakhstan recalled that the country has joined the OSCE Action Plan to Combat Trafficking in Human Beings, adopted in 2003 and remains committed to its implementation. Kazakhstan is currently updating its National Action Plan for 2027-2029.
During a separate thematic session, "Criminalized Survival: Exposing a Hidden Dimension of Human Trafficking" expert from Kazakhstan Saken Kabibulla, who was a hostage of human trafficking, shared his experience in Myanmar and recommendations to potential victims in order to prevent similar situations.
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