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12.03.2026, 20:20 216

The Reforms Being Implemented in Kazakhstan were Supported in the State Assembly of Hungar

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Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Hungary Abzal Saparbekuly and Lajos Olah, the Vice-Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly (Parliament), Deputy Chair of the Hungary-Kazakhstan Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group, discussed the pressing issues on the bilateral agenda within the framework of the Kazakh-Hungarian strategic partnership, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.

The parties mentioned the importance of inter-parliamentary ties and highly valued the current dynamics of their development. In addition, the interlocutors exchanged views on the complex situations in Central and Eastern Europe and the Middle East, especially their negative impact on the global economy and energy supply chains.

A. Saparbekuly informed the Vice-Speaker about the Republican referendum to be held in Kazakhstan this Sunday, highlighting the key provisions of the new constitution that will determine the country's fate. In particular, on the future Parliament's name, structure, and powers, as well as theses on reforming socio-political and state power institutions, were presented.

L. Olah, in turn, shared his views on pressing issues on the international agenda and expressed his thoughts on the parliamentary elections to be held in Hungary on April 12.

He mentioned he had reviewed the project of our country's new constitution, praised the public debates held during its preparation and the suggestions made, and expressed his positive intent, calling the upcoming referendum an important and historic stage in Kazakhstan's path to renewal.

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12.03.2026, 19:44 316

Kazakhstan and Belgium hold 6th Round of Political Consultations in Astana

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The sixth round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of Kazakhstan and Belgium was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov headed the Kazakh delegation, while Director General for Bilateral Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation of Belgium Birgit Stevens led the Belgian delegation.

The parties held a substantive exchange of views on the current state and prospects of Kazakh-Belgian cooperation in the political, trade, economic, and cultural-humanitarian spheres.

The parties expressed interest in further strengthening ties between Kazakhstan and the European Union, including in the context of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA) between Kazakhstan and the EU. Views were also exchanged on key regional and global issues.

Following the meeting, the parties expressed their readiness to further enhance bilateral relations based on mutual respect and pragmatic partnership.

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12.03.2026, 18:10 511

Kazakhstan Calls for Restoring Dialogue among Nuclear Powers at Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization Session

Kazakhstan delegation is participating in the 66th session of Working Group "B" of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization, which is being held under the chairmanship of Erlan Batyrbekov, Director General of the National Nuclear Center of Kazakhstan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.

In his statement, the Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan to the International Organizations in Vienna, Mukhtar Tileuberdi, noted that the current challenges in the international security architecture require urgent collective responses and the restoration of mutual trust among states.

In this regard, he reminded the participants of the initiative of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, announced at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, to resume high-level dialogue among nuclear-weapon states. The initiative aims to significantly reduce the risk of the use of nuclear weapons and strengthen the regimes of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). Kazakhstan also expressed its readiness to provide a platform for such negotiations.

The Ambassador also emphasized that in 2026 Kazakhstan and the international community mark the 35th anniversary of the closure of the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site, which coincides with the 30th anniversary of the signing of the CTBT. The closure of the test site became an important historical milestone that contributed to the establishment of a global moratorium on nuclear testing, which ultimately led to negotiations and the adoption of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.

In this regard, Kazakhstan reaffirmed that it will continue to strictly adhere to its international commitments and contribute to the CTBTO verification regime by providing real-time data from the five International Monitoring System (IMS) stations located on its territory.

The 66th session of the CTBTO Working Group "B" will continue until 19 March 2026. At the conclusion of the session, the States Signatories are expected to review and adopt the final report of the meeting.

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12.03.2026, 14:58 696

Kazakhstan Expands Cooperation with the European Public Law Organization

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Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Greece Timur Sultangozhin held talks with the Director of the European Public Law Organization, Spyridon Flogaitis, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of cooperation between Kazakhstan and EPLO in the fields of public law, public administration, as well as academic and expert interaction. Particular attention was given to the development of partnerships with Kazakh universities and research centers, the implementation of joint educational and research projects, academic mobility programs, and the participation of Kazakh specialists and scholars in international events and expert initiatives organized by the organization.

Ambassador of Kazakhstan informed his interlocutor about the political and institutional reforms being implemented in the country at the initiative of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, including the upcoming referendum on the adoption of a new Constitution. It was noted that the constitutional reforms are aimed at further strengthening the rule of law, developing democratic institutions, and improving the system of public administration.

In turn, Spyridon Flogaitis highly appreciated the reforms being carried out in Kazakhstan, noting their importance for strengthening the rule of law and modernizing state institutions. He also positively noted the active participation of Kazakh educational and research institutions in the activities of EPLO, including cooperation with several leading universities of the country and the involvement of Kazakh experts in the organization’s international programs and expert structures.

Following the meeting, the parties confirmed their mutual interest in further expanding cooperation and outlined promising areas for future interaction.

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12.03.2026, 10:15 971

Kazakhstan and Egypt Discuss Intergovernmental Cooperation Agenda

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Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Egypt, Askar Zhenis, held a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptians Abroad, Samar al-Ahdal, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.

In light of the large-scale restructuring of the Egyptian Cabinet in February 2026, the parties discussed new organizational mechanisms and prospects for cooperation within the framework of the Kazakhstan-Egypt Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation.

In this regard, the primary focus of the discussion was the preparation for the sixth meeting of the Commission, scheduled to take place in Astana this year. The Deputy Minister emphasized that following the government reorganization, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs now oversees the commission's activities.

As part of an exchange of views, the parties discussed regional security issues in the Middle East, noting the importance of the recent telephone conversation between the Foreign Ministers of the two countries on this topic. The Kazakh diplomat also briefed his counterpart on the progress of preparations for the upcoming constitutional referendum scheduled for March 15.

In conclusion, the parties reaffirmed their commitment to accelerating the coordination of the IGC meeting dates and continuing an active dialogue across all areas of sustainable development.

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12.03.2026, 09:15 586

Kazakhstan’s Experience in Consolidating Gender Equality Presented at UNESCO

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Gender equality, human rights, justice and responsibility are integral principles of national policy and ongoing reforms in the Republic of Kazakhstan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.

The delegation of Kazakhstan delivered this message in a speech at a high-level event attended by the UNESCO member states and its leadership to mark the International Women’s Day and the 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, taking place in New York.

In his remarks at the meeting, UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany outlined the Organization’s efforts to ensure gender equality in education, science, and cultural policy.

Permanent Delegate of Kazakhstan to UNESCO, Ambassador Askar Abdrakhmanov briefed the participants on Kazakhstan’s experience in promoting gender equality and strengthening the role of women in the country’s social, political, and economic life.

Within the context of UNESCO’s mandate, Ambassador Abdrakhmanov emphasized the measures undertaken to expand participation of women in education, science, and innovation sector, taking into account the rapid development of digital technologies and artificial intelligence.

It was noted that women make up 52.5 % of university students in Kazakhstan. Women own over 48 % of small and medium-sized enterprises, and their share in the civil service personnel is 55.8 %. Furthermore, there are projects being implemented in the country to support women in STEM (science, technologies, engineering and mathematics) research and tackle discrimination against women in the digital environment and in judicial processes.

Kazakhstan is firmly committed to UNESCO’s global priority of gender equality. In its turn, the UN Regional Centre for the Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan, as well as the UNESCO Almaty Office’s projects serve as a useful platform for regional dialogue and cooperation in this important area," said the Kazakh diplomat.

Concluding his speech at the event, Ambassador Abdrakhmanov reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to the collective efforts of the international community to eradicate gender inequality worldwide and in all spheres of public life.

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11.03.2026, 21:03 37376

Prospects for Kazakhstan-Indonesia Cooperation Discussed in Jakarta

Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Indonesia, Serzhan Abdykarimov, met with the newly appointed Director General for Asia-Pacific and African Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Dr. Santo Darmosumarto, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.

During the meeting, the parties held a detailed discussion on the current state and prospects of Kazakh-Indonesian cooperation, including further strengthening of political dialogue, trade, economic, investment, and cultural-humanitarian ties, as well as exchanged views on topical issues of the international agenda.

S.Abdykarimov briefed his counterpart on the process of constitutional and socio-political reforms in Kazakhstan and highlighted the key provisions of the draft of the country’s new Constitution, a nationwide referendum on which will take place on March 15, 2026.

Two sides reaffirmed their mutual interest in continuing constructive dialogue and further developing a mutually beneficial partnership between Kazakhstan and Indonesia.

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11.03.2026, 18:12 38046

Chairman of the Central Electoral Commission of Armenia to observe the referendum

A meeting was held between Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Armenia Bolat Imanbayev and Chairman of the Central Electoral Commission of the Republic of Armenia Vahagn Hovakimyan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.

During the meeting, the Armenian side was briefed on the key aspects of the constitutional reform being carried out in Kazakhstan, as well as on the preparations for the national referendum on the draft new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan scheduled for 15 March 2026.

The Chairman of the Armenian CEC confirmed his participation in the referendum as an international observer, emphasizing the importance of the constitutional reform within the framework of Kazakhstan’s large-scale political and socio-economic modernization.

Following the meeting, the sides reaffirmed their mutual interest in further developing cooperation and continuing regular exchanges of experience in improving electoral processes in accordance with international standards.

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