05.06.2026, 19:30 21176

Tokayev Congratulates King of Denmark on National Day

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has sent a congratulatory telegram to King Frederik X on the occasion of Denmark’s national holiday, Constitution Day, the Akorda presidential press service reported.

The head of state noted the special significance of the day for the Danish people as a symbol of democratic values, social cohesion and sustainable development.

Tokayev also expressed confidence that relations between Kazakhstan and Denmark would continue to strengthen in the spirit of friendship and mutual support.

The president wished King Frederik X success in his state duties and extended his wishes for prosperity and well-being to the people of Denmark.
 

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05.06.2026, 19:36 20471

Norwegian Helsinki Committee Positively Assesses Kazakhstan’s New Constitution

Ambassador-at-Large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alua Nadirkulova held a meeting with Secretary General of the Norwegian Helsinki Committee Berit Nising Lindeman, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.

During the meeting, Ambassador-at-Large Nadirkulova briefed her counterpart on the implementation of Kazakhstan’s constitutional reforms aimed at strengthening the protection of human rights and freedoms. She noted that the Constitution clarifies provisions related to the right to work and the right to peaceful assembly, strengthens guarantees of judicial protection and the inviolability of the home, and for the first time enshrines the protection of personal data.

Particular attention was paid to the reform of Kazakhstan’s penitentiary system. It was noted that Kazakhstan is currently developing the Concept for the Further Development of the Penal Enforcement System for 2026-2030.

For her part, Secretary General of the Norwegian Helsinki Committee Lindeman expressed appreciation for Kazakhstan’s support of the Committee’s Regional Representative Office in Almaty and highly praised Kazakhstan’s achievements in penitentiary reform, torture prevention, gender equality, and the protection of women’s rights. She particularly noted the active role of civil society in the country.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties expressed their interest in further developing cooperation and maintaining a constructive dialogue on the rule of law, human rights protection, and support for ongoing reforms in Kazakhstan.
 

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05.06.2026, 17:11 22766

Governor of Tokyo Visits Kazakhstan’s Embassy in Japan

Ambassador of Kazakhstan in Japan Yerlan Baudarbek-Kozhatayev held a meeting with the Governor of Tokyo Yuriko Koike, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.

During the conversation the Governor expressed her sincere gratitude for the warm hospitality extended to her during her recent visit to Astana, noting the impressive pace of modernization and dynamic growth of the capital of Kazakhstan. According to her, mutual interest in innovation, digital transformation, and green energy opens up new horizons for business and institutional partnerships between the two cities.

The Japanese politician highly praised the role of Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in the international community, emphasizing Japan's readiness to expand strategic cooperation with Astana across all key sectors.

Ambassador noted that the Japanese politician is a close friend of Kazakhstan, who for many years has consistently contributed to strengthening relations between Kazakhstan and Japan. He also emphasized that the intensification of cooperation between Tokyo and Astana was one of the practical outcomes of the official visit of the Head of State to Japan in December 2025.

It was stressed that MOU on digital development and urban sustainability signed between Astana and Tokyo in December 2025 will create additional opportunities for implementing joint projects aimed at improving the quality of the urban environment and governance efficiency.

Governor Koike’s also participated the ceremonial raising of the State Flag of the Republic of Kazakhstan, held to commemorate the Day of State Symbols of Kazakhstan.
 

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05.06.2026, 16:10 21071

Smirnova: Officials Should Be Held Accountable if Summative Assessments Were a Mistake

Smirnova: Officials Should Be Held Accountable if Summative Assessments Were a Mistake
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Mazhilis deputy Irina Smirnova has commented on the Ministry of Education’s plans to abolish Summative Assessment for a Unit (SOR) and Summative Assessment for a Term (SOCh).

In her view, any such changes should be preceded by a thorough review of the system.

They were introduced over a long period of time, and substantial public funds were allocated for their implementation. If this turned out to be the wrong decision, then the officials who introduced these measures should probably be held accountable. It should not be the case that something is introduced today and abolished tomorrow," the deputy was quoted as saying by Zakon.kz.

 

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04.06.2026, 18:45 43016

A Centre for the Culture of Turkic Peoples has been opened at the University of Warsaw

A Centre for the Culture of Turkic Peoples has been opened at the University of Warsaw
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A ceremonial opening took place at the University of Warsaw for the Centre for the Culture of Turkic Peoples, a new academic hub designed to promote the study of the history, languages and cultures of the Turkic world, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.

The Centre was established at the initiative of the Faculty of Asian and African Studies of the University of Warsaw, with the support of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation and the Embassies of Turkic-speaking countries accredited in Poland.

Aktoty Raimkulova, President of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation, delivered a welcoming address, emphasizing the importance of the new centre’s activities in strengthening scientific, educational and cultural ties between the Turkic-speaking states.

In the opening speech, a representative of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan highlighted the importance of establishing the Centre for the development of academic research, the expansion of intercultural dialogue and the strengthening of humanitarian cooperation between Poland and the states of the Turkic world.

As a symbol of friendship and cultural exchange, the Embassy presented the Centre with a traditional Kazakh souvenir - a torsyk - symbolizing hospitality, prosperity and respect for national traditions.

The ceremony was attended by lecturers and researchers from the University of Warsaw, students, as well as diplomats from Azerbaijan, Turkey and Uzbekistan.
 

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04.06.2026, 11:42 50911

Central Asia in Focus: Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan Event Held in Dubai

Speakers highlighted the growing role of Central Asia as one of the world’s most dynamic
The event "Central Asia Focus: Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan" was held at the Eurasia Gulf Club in Dubai, bringing together representatives of the business community, investment circles, diplomatic corps, and international companies, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.

The event was attended by the Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, Almaz Tasbolat, as well as Adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Holy See (Vatican), Omar Saif Ghobash.

During the event, speakers highlighted the growing role of Central Asia as one of the world’s most dynamic regions and emphasized the strengthening of regional cooperation among Central Asian countries.

Participants were presented with information on the political and economic reforms being implemented in Kazakhstan, as well as the country’s achievements in attracting foreign investment, developing the digital economy and artificial intelligence, expanding transport and logistics infrastructure, advancing agriculture, and promoting renewable energy projects.

Special emphasis was placed on the dynamic development of Kazakhstan-UAE relations. It was noted that the United Arab Emirates is among the largest foreign investors in Kazakhstan, with direct investments from the UAE reaching USD 1.6 billion.

At the conclusion of the event, representatives of Dubai’s business community were invited to further explore Kazakhstan’s investment opportunities and expand mutually beneficial cooperation with the countries of Central Asia.

The event served as another platform for promoting Kazakhstan’s economic interests, strengthening business ties, and fostering investment cooperation between Kazakhstan, the UAE, and the countries of Central Asia.
 

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04.06.2026, 09:25 46686

Tokayev Congratulates Kyrgyzstan on Election to the UN Security Council

Tokayev Congratulates Kyrgyzstan on Election to the UN Security Council
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Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has congratulated Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov on Kyrgyzstan’s election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2027-2028 term, the Akorda presidential press service reported.

This landmark event, which carries historic significance both for the Kyrgyz Republic and for Central Asia as a whole, is a recognition of Kyrgyzstan’s high international standing and the result of the constructive and forward-looking foreign policy pursued under the leadership of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. Kazakhstan consistently supported Kyrgyzstan’s candidacy and remains ready to provide comprehensive support in fulfilling this responsible mission," the congratulatory message said.


President Tokayev wished Kyrgyzstan every success and a productive tenure on the UN Security Council.
 

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03.06.2026, 18:07 66186

Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic jointly hold a WTO session on the role of water in international trade

Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic jointly hold a WTO session on the role of water in international trade
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The World Trade Organization (WTO) headquarters in Geneva hosted a joint panel session of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic entitled "Water Across Borders: Trade, Production, and Sustainable Development", organized within the framework of WTO Trade and Environment Week, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.

Kairat Torebayev, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the WTO and International Economic Organizations and Manira Alagudzhaeva, Vice-President of KAZWATER, who joined the session online from Astana took part at the event.

Permanent Representative K.Torebayev emphasized that for Central Asia, water has become a matter of economic resilience and competitiveness. Against this background, Kazakhstan views water efficiency not as a separate environmental agenda, but as a cornerstone of a new trade strategy. The country is consistently moving towards a model of high value-added agricultural exports, underpinned by water-saving technologies, the modernization of irrigation, and the digitalization of the water sector.

Turning to the role of the WTO, Permanent Representative K. Torebayev noted that public investments in water conservation and climate-resilient agriculture should be recognized as a contribution to global food security, rather than as a distortion of trade. He further encouraged the international community to take today's climate realities into account when shaping the future of global trade.

Alaguzhayeva presented the technological framework of Kazakhstan’s solutions under this agenda, and also put forward an initiative to establish a regional digital platform for monitoring water resources in Central Asia.

In turn, the Czech side expressed support positively assessing Astana`s efforts in this area.

The joint organization of the session by Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic underlined that the two states, located in different parts of the world, share common approaches to the management of transboundary water resources and their linkages with international trade.
 

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03.06.2026, 12:40 52011

Kazakhstan Ready to Make Every Effort to Expand Cooperation with Cyprus, Tokayev Says

Kazakhstan Ready to Make Every Effort to Expand Cooperation with Cyprus, Tokayev Says
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Kazakhstan is prepared to make every effort to further strengthen cooperation with Cyprus, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said during talks with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, according to the presidential press service Akorda.

I believe we have significant potential to expand bilateral cooperation. For my part, I am ready to make every effort to further develop our partnership across a wide range of areas," the Kazakh leader said.


Christodoulides, in turn, expressed confidence that the talks would contribute to the expansion of bilateral ties.

At the same time, I am visiting Kazakhstan in another capacity. My country currently holds the presidency of the Council of the European Union. Given the importance of this region, and Kazakhstan in particular, I am also ready to discuss ways of further developing cooperation between the European Union and Kazakhstan," he said.


The Cypriot president noted the growing importance of relations between the European Union and Central Asia, emphasizing Kazakhstan’s key role as a strategic partner in the region.
 

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