Kazakhstan Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Cooperation within BRICS
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First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Ashikbayev participated in the BRICS Council of Foreign Ministers meeting held in New Delhi on May 14-15, 2026, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
During the meeting, the participants discussed a wide range of pressing international and regional issues, including prospects for reforming the global governance system, strengthening multilateral cooperation, ensuring stable economic growth, enhancing trade and economic ties, as well as cooperation in the fields of digital transformation, energy, and climate change mitigation.
In his remarks, First Deputy Minister Ashikbayev emphasized the importance of further strengthening multilateral cooperation, developing international transport and logistics corridors and connectivity, promoting digital transformation and artificial intelligence, as well as expanding industrial cooperation, technological exchange, and energy interaction, including the development of green energy and critical minerals. He also underscored the growing role of BRICS as one of the key mechanisms for shaping a more equitable, inclusive, and balanced architecture of global governance.
Reaffirming Kazakhstan’s commitment, as a BRICS partner country, to practical and results-oriented engagement within the association, he highlighted the priority of deepening cooperation in the areas of trade, investment, transport connectivity, and innovation-driven development.
Particular attention was paid to sustainable development issues, including ensuring energy and food security, as well as advancing the climate agenda while taking into account the interests of developing countries. In this context, Ashikbayev highlighted the initiative of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to establish a UN-backed International Water Organization aimed at consolidating fragmented international efforts in the water sector.
On the sidelines of the event, First Deputy Minister Ashikbayev also held a number of bilateral meetings, including with India’s Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, as well as with the heads of foreign ministries of BRICS member and partner states. The discussions focused on current issues of bilateral and multilateral cooperation.
Following the meeting, the participants reaffirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening cooperation within the BRICS framework and advancing joint initiatives aimed at ensuring sustainable development and enhancing the stability of the global economy.
The Republic of Kazakhstan has been a BRICS partner country since January 1, 2025. In 2026, the Republic of India holds the BRICS Chairmanship under the motto "Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability."
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Astana and Yerevan strengthen expert cooperation
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A Kazakh-Armenian expert meeting was held in Armenia with the participation of representatives of analytical centers, the diplomatic corps and the media of the two countries. The latest event within the framework of expert interaction between Kazakhstan and Armenia was jointly hosted by the Embassy of Kazakhstan and the Armenian Association of Political Scientists, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
The Kazakh side was represented by representatives of the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Foreign Policy Research Institute under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the International Center for Geopolitical Forecasting "East - West", the Diplomatic Club Astana and other analytical institutions. The Armenian side included representatives of the Armenian Association of Political Scientists, the Armenian Institute for Resilience and Statecraft, Applied Policy Research Institute of Armenia, the Armenian Center for Civil Initiatives "SPARAPET", as well as members of the academic and socio-political community.
During the exchange of views, participants discussed the current state and prospects for further development of Kazakh-Armenian cooperation, issues of expanding trade, economic and investment ties, as well as interaction in the field of transport and transit connectivity.
A separate segment of discussion was focused on constitutional reform in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Kazakh experts presented the key provisions and innovations of the Constitution adopted on March 15, 2026, and outlined approaches to further modernization the country's political system. It was noted that the updated Basic Law reflects Kazakhstan’s current stage of political and legal development and is aimed at strengthening the institutional foundations of the state.
During the meeting, the traditionally friendly and partnership-based nature of relations between Kazakhstan and Armenia, grounded on mutual respect and a shared commitment to developing multifaceted cooperation was emphasized. Particular attention was given to the dynamics of political dialogue at the highest level. The participants also noted the steady growth of bilateral trade and underscored the importance of further diversifying trade relations, expanding investment cooperation and strengthening ties between the business communities of the two countries.
At the conclusion of the event, the interest in continuing expert interaction and developing sustainable communication between analytical centers, the scientific community and civil society institutions of Kazakhstan and Armenia was reaffirmed. It was noted that such platforms contribute to the development of practical initiatives and the strengthening of bilateral partnership.
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Kazakhstan and Türkiye elevate ties to eternal friendship and enhanced strategic partnership
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Presidents Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Thursday signed the Declaration on Eternal Friendship and Expanded Strategic Partnership between Kazakhstan and Türkiye, Qazinform News Agency reports via Akorda.
Following the bilateral talks and the 6th meeting of the Kazakhstan-Türkiye High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council in Astana, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan signed the declaration elevating relations between Kazakhstan and Türkiye to an eternal friendship and enhanced strategic partnership.
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Presidents of Kazakhstan and Türkiye hold narrow-format talks in Astana
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Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held talks in a narrow format in Astana, Qazinform News Agency cites Akorda.
Your Excellency, Mr. President, my dear brother, I am very glad to see you in the capital of Kazakhstan. First of all, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for accepting my invitation and visiting Kazakhstan on a state visit. It can be stated with confidence that your visit is of exceptional importance and is a historic event. Undoubtedly, your current visit will give a powerful impetus to cooperation between our two countries. Kazakhstan and Türkiye are bound by consistently friendly, fraternal relations and eternal partnership. There are no contradictions or disagreements between our states, stated the Kazakhstani leader.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted with satisfaction the agreements reached during last year's official visit to Türkiye.
The fifth meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council was held in Ankara, following which very important decisions were made. Today, the sixth meeting of the Council will take place, as well as a large-scale business forum. A representative delegation has arrived with you in Astana. I am convinced that your visit will be successful. Today, we are taking a big step toward a bright future for our mutual cooperation, said President Tokayev.
In turn, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan thanked his Kazakhstan counterpart for the warm welcome.
First of all, I would like to express my gratitude for the invitation to visit the land of my ancestors. You are showing us exceptional hospitality. The honor with which my delegation was met - from the moment we crossed the border into Kazakhstan's airspace and were escorted by jets - has brought us great joy. We certainly will not forget this. I am confident that today's visit will make a significant contribution to strengthening the unity of our brotherly nations, said Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
It is worth noting that President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arrived in Astana on Wednesday for a state visit to Kazakhstan.
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Kazakhstan and Belarus Fortify Legal Framework of Bilateral Relations
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In Minsk, the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Belarus recently convened for the latest round of inter-ministerial consultations dedicated to international legal matters, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
The Kazakhstani delegation was led by Dastan Suleimenov, Director of the International Legal Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, while the Belarusian side was headed by Andrei Popkov, Head of the Main Treaty and Legal Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus.
During the session, the parties conducted a comprehensive audit of the existing bilateral treaty and legal framework, while outlining strategic pathways for its further refinement and optimization.
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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arrives in Kazakhstan for state visit
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President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arrived in Astana on Wednesday for a state visit to Kazakhstan, Qazinform News Agency cites Akorda.
The visit, taking place on May 13-14 at the invitation of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, includes talks in Astana focused on strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between Kazakhstan and Türkiye.
The two leaders are also expected to hold the sixth meeting of the Kazakhstan-Türkiye High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council.
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Kazakhstan and Serbia Explore New Opportunities for Cooperation in Sustainable Development
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Ambassador Madi Atamkulov met with President of the Center for International Relations and Sustainable Development (CIRSD) Vuk Jeremić, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
During the meeting, Kazakh diplomat extended an invitation to the Serbian expert to attend the International Conference "Sustainable Development in Eurasia," which will take place on May 29 of this year in Astana.
Jeremić highly praised the momentum of the Kazakh-Serbian partnership and particularly emphasized the significance of Kazakhstan and the entire Central Asian region as a vital pillar of a multipolar world. In this context, Jeremić highlighted the particular advantage of Kazakhstan, which has an outstanding diplomat as its head of state.
The parties discussed prospects for cooperation between the two countries in the field of sustainable development and outlined specific plans to deepen the partnership between the Embassy and the Center for International Relations and Sustainable Development, including Kazakhstan’s participation in international conferences organized by the Center.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Receives the Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund
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Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held a meeting with the UN Under Secretary-General, Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Diene Keita, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
During the talks, the head of Kazakhstan’s foreign policy ministry noted that President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev attaches particular importance to comprehensive cooperation with the United Nations. Kazakhstan remains a steadfast supporter of the UN as a universal platform for addressing global issues and actively participates in the implementation of the "UN80" initiative aimed at a comprehensive reform of multilateral dialogue.
In this context, the Minister positively assessed the cooperation between the Government of Kazakhstan and UNFPA in improving maternal and infant health outcomes, developing youth health centres, and conducting comprehensive demographic and population studies.
As noted by Minister Kosherbayev, healthcare, youth policy and gender equality should become key areas of regional dialogue with UNFPA.
In this regard, the Minister called for the active use of the UN Regional Centre for the Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty as a platform for expanding UNFPA’s presence in the region.
For her part, Diene Keita stressed that the United Nations commends Kazakhstan’s systemic reforms in promoting gender equality, protecting women’s rights and expanding opportunities for women.
She also noted that Kazakhstan has achieved impressive results in healthcare, the development of youth and family policy, as well as in reducing maternal and child mortality rates.
During the meeting, the UN Under Secretary-General announced the Organization’s decision to establish the UNFPA Central Asian Hub on Demographic Resilience in Almaty, which will serve as a regional centre for collecting, analysing and researching demographic development trends in Central Asia.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties agreed to continue their constructive dialogue on pressing issues of the global and regional agenda.
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