The Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, Almaz Tasbolat, met with H.E. Rashid Abdulla Al Qaseer, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Office in Dubai.During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues of bilateral cooperation and consular collaboration. Special attention was given to the protection of the rights and interests of citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan residing in the UAE.The Kazakh side noted that the UAE, particularly Dubai, remains one of the key tourist and business destinations for citizens of Kazakhstan. In light of the growing tourist flow, the importance of further strengthening coordination between the competent authorities of the two countries was emphasized.In turn, the Emirati side highly appreciated the level of friendly and strategic relations with the Republic of Kazakhstan, noting the country’s steady development and the expansion of bilateral cooperation in various fields.The parties confirmed their readiness to continue constructive dialogue and further strengthen partnership.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-dubai/press/news/details/1159693?lang=kk

A meeting with representatives of the sports sector dedicated to the Constitutional reform was held in Shymkent. The event was attended by heads of sports schools, coaches, methodologists, and industry specialists. At the meeting, Erdaulet Tastanbek made a report and touched upon the main directions of the new draft Constitution. He noted that the draft Constitution pays special attention to the issues of protecting human rights, establishing the principle of justice, and improving the public administration system. According to him, the rule of law and order, the principle of equal opportunities in the Constitution also directly apply to the sphere of sports. Fair competition, support for youth, the development of physical culture and mass sports - all this depends on a strong legal framework. During the meeting, the participants noted that the establishment of education and science as a strategic direction in the new Constitution will play an important role in educating the younger generation, promoting sports and a healthy lifestyle. It was also noted that the development of local self-government and the expansion of citizens' opportunities for participation in decision-making will positively contribute to the development of sports infrastructure. The meeting was held in an open exchange of views. Industry experts asked questions and made their recommendations on issues such as financing sports schools, upgrading infrastructure, and supporting mass sports. The organizers noted that the purpose of such meetings is to provide industry representatives with a broad explanation of the content of the new draft Constitution and an opportunity to actively participate in public discussions.

 Addis Ababa, February 11, 2026 – The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative of the RK to the African Union Zhalgas Adilbayev held a series of meetings on the sidelines of the 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU), attended by foreign ministers from across the African continent and heads of international institutions.The ministerial meeting, which brought together the heads of foreign ministries from nearly every country of the continent, serves as a pivotal preparatory stage for the upcoming 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union Heads of State and Government. The discussions centered on Africa's strategic course for 2026, issues of economic integration, and the strengthening of regional resilience.As part of developing multilateral and bilateral cooperation with AU member states, Ambassador Zh. Adilbayev met with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Noella Ayeganagato Nakwipone, who headed the DRC delegation at the ministerial meeting. The Ambassador of the DRC to Ethiopia, Jean Leon Ilunga, also took part in the meeting.The parties focused on the practical implementation of agreements reached following the official visit of H.E. Mr. Felix Tshisekedi President of the DRC to Kazakhstan in September 2025. The diplomats exchanged information on the progress of mandates issued by the heads of state in the trade, economic, and investment sectors, as well as prospects for cooperation in mineral resource management, digitalization, and the coordination of efforts within international forums.Additionally, the Kazakh Ambassador held talks with the Vice President of the Pan-African Parliament and Member of the Ethiopian Parliament, Dr. A.Gayo. The Kazakh diplomat provided a detailed briefing on the ongoing domestic political reforms in Kazakhstan.Zh.Adilbayev shared the results of the specialized commission's work on the draft of the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The Ambassador emphasized that the constitutional amendments are aimed at the profound democratization of the political system, strengthening mechanisms for the protection of citizens' rights, and further improving public welfare.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-addis-ababa/press/news/details/1159674?lang=kk

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The NGO "Assembly of Youth" expressed unanimous support for the draft of the new Constitution.Youth organizations of Kazakhstan supported the new opportunities for youth within the framework of the draft new Constitution.On February 11, 2026, a meeting of the NGO "Assembly of Youth" in support of the draft new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan was held at the House of Friendship in the city of Astana. The event brought together representatives of youth associations and the expert community interested in the active participation of youth in the socio-political transformations of the country.The Chairman of the NGO "Assembly of Youth", a member of the Commission on Constitutional Reform, Timur Dzhumurbayev, noted that the draft new Constitution is a true reflection of the interests of the people, opens up opportunities for involving youth in decision-making processes, and also strengthens the role of youth organizations in shaping the nationwide dialogue and strengthening the unity of the people of Kazakhstan.The meeting participants expressed unanimous support for the draft new Constitution and noted the need for further active participation of youth organizations in its public discussion, explanation of key provisions, and promotion of the values of unity, harmony, and civic responsibility.The position of the student community was voiced by the Chairman of the Student Assemblies, Alexander Urmashov, noting that the discussion of constitutional initiatives in the youth environment contributes to the formation of a conscious civic position and responsibility for the future of the country.In his speech, the Chairman of the Representation of the NGO "Assembly of Youth" in the West Kazakhstan Region, Elgun Dzhanaliev, emphasized the significant role of regional youth structures in shaping a culture of legal dialogue among youth.The Chairman of the Representation of the NGO "Assembly of Youth" in the Pavlodar Region, Ramil Smailov, noted the importance of enshrining in the draft new Constitution the values of science and education, as well as the development of human capital as a key platform for creating new opportunities for youth.The Chairman of the Representation of the NGO "Assembly of Youth" in the city of Astana, Larisa Pak, emphasized the importance of open discussions and inclusive formats of interaction that allow for the consideration of opinions from various youth groups when discussing key socio-political reforms.Following the meeting, an appeal from the NGO "Assembly of Youth" in support of the draft new Constitution was adopted.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1159615?lang=kk