Brasilia, August 19, 2026 — a meeting was held at the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Federative Republic of Brazil between Ambassador of Kazakhstan Bolat Nussupov and José Fernando Aparecido de Oliveira, President of the Oscar Niemeyer Foundation.The meeting focused on prospects for developing bilateral cooperation in urban planning, contemporary architecture and design, as well as the training of professionals in the architectural and construction sectors.The President of the Foundation noted that, as early as 2008, Oscar Niemeyer had developed a design for a Cultural Center in Astana. He also emphasized the relevance of the renowned architect’s ideas and expressed the Brazilian side’s readiness to contribute to the realization of Niemeyer’s vision.Ambassador Bolat Nussupov briefed his interlocutor on the modern architectural development of Astana, as well as on the large-scale political and institutional reforms being implemented in Kazakhstan.Following the meeting, an agreement was reached to resume dialogue between the Oscar Niemeyer Foundation and potential Kazakh partners on projects of mutual interest. Background: The Oscar Niemeyer Foundation (Fundação Oscar Niemeyer) is a non-profit organization established in 1988 to preserve, protect and promote the architectural and cultural heritage of the renowned Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer. The Foundation is engaged in preserving his legacy, managing copyright, and organizing exhibitions, lectures and educational programmes dedicated to contemporary architecture and urban planning. Its headquarters and cultural complex are located in the city of Niterói, State of Rio de Janeiro.      Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brazil/press/news/details/1276984?lang=ru

19 August 2026, Astana – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held a telephone conversation with his Dutch colleague Tom Berendsen.The parties discussed current issues of Kazakh-Dutch cooperation, putting emphasis on the further development of trade, economic and investment ties between the two countries.The Foreign Ministers noted the high level of economic partnership and considerable potential for its further expansion. In this context, they discussed opportunities for implementing joint projects and deepening collaboration in priority sectors of mutual interest.Particular attention was paid to the safety of international shipping and the stability of Kazakh energy supplies to European markets. The importance of ensuring reliability of international transport and energy routes was stressed.Following the conversation, the parties reaffirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening Kazakh-Dutch relations and maintaining regular contacts at various levels.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1276968?lang=ru

A Landmark Document for Peace, Sustainable Development and Intercultural DialogueAdopted at the conclusion of the VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, held in Astana on 17-18 September 2025, the Astana Peace Declaration 2025 outlines key areas of international cooperation in promoting peace, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue.The Congress brought together more than 100 delegations from approximately 60 countries, reaffirming Kazakhstan’s role as a global platform for dialogue among religions and civilisations.Opening the Congress, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted that the world was experiencing an unprecedented period of geopolitical tension, escalating conflicts and deepening ideological divisions. Against the backdrop of hybrid warfare, growing confrontation and the threat posed by weapons of mass destruction, spiritual leaders have an increasingly important role to play as moral guides for the international community.President Tokayev emphasised that the Congress provides a unique platform for building consensus through open dialogue. Its final declarations are circulated as official documents of the United Nations General Assembly, further enhancing the international visibility of the forum’s work.Particular attention was devoted to the protection of religious sites and cultural heritage. The Head of State stressed that safeguarding sacred places means protecting the very foundations of human civilisation.President Tokayev also put forward several strategic initiatives, including the promotion of a Movement for Peace under the auspices of the Congress and the expansion of cooperation with the United Nations and regional organisations.Key Priorities of the DeclarationThe Astana Peace Declaration 2025 reaffirmed the strategic role of interreligious dialogue in preventing conflict and strengthening mutual trust.Its key priorities include closer cooperation with the United Nations, the protection of religious sites and cultural heritage, the use of education to counter radicalisation, greater participation of young people and women in intercultural dialogue, and the prevention of attempts to misuse religion to justify violence and extremism.The Declaration states unequivocally that terrorism cannot and must not be associated with any religion, culture or civilisation.A New Global AgendaParticular attention was given to digital transformation. Amid the rapid development of artificial intelligence, religious leaders supported the elaboration of universal ethical principles governing its use. President Tokayev’s proposal to establish an Interreligious Commission on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence marked an important step towards developing a human-centred approach to technological progress.Environmental issues also featured prominently. Participants proposed preparing an international document on the role of spiritual leaders in addressing climate change, reflecting the understanding that environmental responsibility is also a moral imperative.Interreligious DiplomacyOver more than two decades, the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions has developed into an established international platform for spiritual diplomacy. The Astana Peace Declaration 2025 demonstrates that interreligious initiatives can serve not only as symbols of mutual understanding but also as practical instruments for strengthening international trust.The IX Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions is scheduled to be held in Astana in 2028.Towards a Global Culture of PeaceThe Astana Peace Declaration 2025 affirms that religion in the twenty-first century can serve not as a source of division but as a force for unity. The combination of spiritual values, international diplomacy and technological responsibility offers a new model of global cooperation based on mutual respect, trust and shared responsibility for the future of humanity.Through the Congress and its initiatives, Kazakhstan continues to contribute to international efforts aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence, intercultural dialogue and a more secure and sustainable world.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-zagreb/press/news/details/1276962?lang=ru

Riga, 19 August 2026 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Latvia D. Karipov met with Latvia’s Minister of Health H. Abu Meri.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state of bilateral cooperation between Kazakhstan and Latvia in the field of healthcare, as well as prospects for its further expansion.Particular attention was paid to developing direct partnerships between healthcare institutions and higher education institutions, facilitating the exchange of experience among medical professionals, strengthening human resource capacity, and exploring other promising areas of mutually beneficial cooperation in healthcare.In this context, the Kazakh diplomat emphasized the importance of concluding an intergovernmental agreement between the health ministries of the two countries in order to enhance bilateral cooperation in the healthcare sector. He presented the Latvian side with a draft of the relevant bilateral agreement prepared by the Ministry of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan.For his part, H. Abu Meri expressed interest in further developing cooperation with Kazakhstan in the field of healthcare. Following the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their readiness to give practical substance to Kazakhstan–Latvia cooperation in this area and to further strengthen direct contacts between the relevant authorities of the two countries.The parties also agreed to hold an online meeting between the responsible representatives of the health ministries of Kazakhstan and Latvia to discuss the draft agreement in detail and identify practical areas for further cooperationSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riga/press/news/details/1276955?lang=ru

Astana, August 19, 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held a meeting with Executive Coordinator of the UN Volunteers (UNV) Toyli Kurbanov, who arrived to participate in the First CIS Volunteer Forum.The parties discussed key areas of cooperation within the framework of the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development 2026, proclaimed at Kazakhstan’s initiative. Kourbanov highly commended Kazakhstan’s leadership in promoting the volunteer movement globally, noting the adoption by the UN General Assembly of the relevant resolution initiated by President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as a landmark contribution to advancing the international volunteer agenda.The Kazakh side also presented the country’s achievements in environmental volunteering, including initiatives and projects aimed at preserving the Caspian Sea and restoring the Aral Sea region, as well as the nationwide “Taza Kazakhstan” campaign, which has become an example of mobilizing civil society.The parties also discussed strengthening the engagement of Kazakh volunteers in the activities of UN agencies, including through the UNV Full Funding Programme, and agreed to enhance Kazakhstan’s participation in promoting volunteer initiatives through the UNV Special Fund.The parties discussed further development of the volunteer agenda beyond 2026 at the national, regional and international levels and reaffirmed their readiness to deepen cooperation. Toyli Kourbanov expressed UNV’s interest in further promoting Kazakhstan’s experience in the field of volunteering internationally. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-minsk/press/news/details/1276983?lang=ru