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8 May 2026, Montreal, ICAO Headquarters. An official ceremony for the deposit by the Republic of Kazakhstan of the instruments of ratification to the Protocol relating to an amendment to Article 50 a) of the Convention on International Civil Aviation and to the Protocol relating to an amendment to Article 56 of the Convention was held at the Headquarters of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).The ceremony was attended by Mr. Timur Tlegenov, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to ICAO, Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar, Secretary General of ICAO, Mr. Michael Gill, Director of the ICAO Legal and External Bureau, as well as staff members of the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Kazakhstan to ICAO and the Secretariat of the Organization.During the ceremony, the ICAO Secretary General received the instruments of ratification and presented an official letter confirming their receipt by the Depositary.In his welcoming remarks, ICAO Secretary General Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar congratulated the Kazakh Side on the ratification of the above-mentioned Protocols and expressed appreciation to Kazakhstan for its active participation in advancing ICAO’s strategic objectives. It was noted that the Republic of Kazakhstan is an active and constructive member of the Organization.For his part, Mr. Timur Tlegenov, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to ICAO, expressed gratitude to the ICAO leadership for its continued support and attention to the development of cooperation.With the deposit of the instruments of ratification, Kazakhstan became the 124th State to complete the relevant domestic procedures with respect to the aforementioned amendments. For the amendments to enter into force and for an Extraordinary Session of the ICAO Assembly to be convened, as well as for the expansion of the ICAO Council from 36 to 40 States and of the ICAO Air Navigation Commission from 19 to 21 members, ratification of each of the above-mentioned Protocols by four additional States is required.The ceremony was held in an atmosphere of trust, mutual understanding and constructive dialogue. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kazakhstanicao/press/news/details/1217299?lang=kk

A musical and literary evening entitled “Poetry and Music of the West and the East – from Central Europe to Central Asia” took place at the historic Lobkowicz Palace in Prague. The event was organised by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in the Czech Republic in cooperation with Aiken Aitbay, Executive Director of the non-profit organisation Kulturbrücke Eurasia. Dedicated to fostering cultural dialogue between Europe and Central Asia, the evening was held with the support of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Czech Republic and the local Kazakh community.The programme brought together music, literature and visual art through works by Kazakhstani-German artist Alexander Dik. The musical programme showcased works by prominent figures of the Kazakh musical tradition, including Kurmangazy, Dauletkerey and Dina Nurpeisova, as well as compositions by Akhmet Zhubanov, Yevgeny Brusilovsky and Kuat Shildebayev. The pieces were performed by violinist Aiken Aitbay, accompanied by French pianist François Lambert, as well as by a dombra ensemble composed of Kazakhstani students currently studying in the Czech Republic.The evening also included works of European classical music, including compositions by Ludwig van Beethoven, Pyotr Tchaikovsky and Claude Debussy. Poetry recitations from the works of Abai Kunanbayev, Magzhan Zhumabayev, Rakhmet Utesinov and Kyrgyz poet Alykul Osmonov were warmly received by the audience. The programme also included works by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, bringing together Kazakh, Kyrgyz and European literary traditions within a single event.The evening was attended by representatives of the diplomatic corps, government institutions, business circles and civil society from the Czech Republic, Germany, Kazakhstan and other countries. Guests expressed particular appreciation to H.E. Peter Reuss, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Czech Republic, for his support of young talents and for providing a platform to present their work on an international stage.Held in a warm and intimate atmosphere, the cultural event served as a prime example of cultural and people-to-people cooperation between Kazakhstan, Germany and the Czech Republic, and contributed to introducing Kazakh culture to a wider audience. Kulturbrücke Eurasia, led by Aiken Aitbay, intends to continue its work aimed at developing cultural and educational exchange between Europe and Asia.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-prague/press/news/details/1217312?lang=kk

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS:Children of the Kazakh diaspora aged 11–15 are invited to participate.To participate, contestants must record a video featuring expressive reading, a theatrical performance, or a creative improvisation based on any work by Ybyrai Altynsarin.Along with the video recording, participants must send the following information to the organizers’ email address no later than May 28, 2026: full name, country, contact number, date of birth (year, month, day), and a copy of the international passport to: oqbaiqau@gmail.comBoth individual and group formats are accepted (groups must not exceed 2 participants).Creative works are welcome, including poems, musical performances, decorations, props, and any other theatrical elements.The performance duration must be 1–4 minutes.Participants must ensure good video quality and clear voice audio.The best works will be published on official platforms and social media. TIMELINEApplications are accepted until May 28, 2026. AWARDSThe 15 best participants will receive vouchers to the “JAS QAZAQ–2026” kazakh etho camp. The voucher covers two weeks of camp training, accommodation, meals, and participation in various activities. Travel expenses to and from the camp must be covered by the participant independently.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-gorgan/press/news/details/1217289?lang=kk

Geneva, 7-8 May 2026. The delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan took part in the Swiss OSCE Chairpersonship Conference dedicated to Anticipating technologies – for a safe and humane future that held in Geneva.The event was opened by the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Swiss Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis and OSCE Secretary General Feridun Sinirlioğlu. The conference brought together approximately 200 representatives from OSCE participating States, Partners for Co-operation, international organizations, academia, the private sector and civil society.Speaking at the panel session “Anticipating Water and Energy Security in the Digital Age”, the representative of Kazakhstan pointed out that water and energy security issues are of strategic importance to the country, directly impacting sustainable development, food security, and regional stability.It was emphasized that given the limited water resources, high dependence on transboundary rivers, the impacts of climate change and growing demand, Kazakhstan is shifting from a reactive water management model to a predictive one based on data, digital platforms and artificial intelligence.As part of the digitalization of the water sector, Kazakhstan intends to implement a National Digital Water Resources System by the end of 2026. It is expected to improve the accuracy of monitoring, forecasting and water resource allocation as well as ensure greater transparency in water use.Particular attention was paid to the role of artificial intelligence in improving water use efficiency. In this regard, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's position that artificial intelligence is becoming the foundation of the new global economy and that big data is a critical resource was noted. Kazakhstan considers the development of artificial intelligence as a key strategic priority and aims to widely implement it in the economy, including industry, energy, agriculture and logistics.Furthermore, Kazakhstan’s approaches presented to the development of nuclear energy. It was noted that the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Atomic Energy has been established to ensure the systematic and sustainable development of the industry and a national nuclear cluster is being formed, uniting industry, science and education. As part of the strategy approved by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Kazakhstan is planning to build at least three nuclear power plants by 2060.In conclusion, the Kazakh delegation emphasized that water and energy security should be considered comprehensively and it requires the implementation of modern technologies, the strengthening of institutions and the expansion of international cooperation. In this context, the relevance of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's initiative to establish an International Water Organization under the auspices of the UN was noted.Kazakhstan called on its OSCE partners to support further dialogue on water management and water security and to promote this initiative at the international level.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-vienna/press/news/details/1217283?lang=kk