As part of the Embassy’s efforts to expand and strengthen working contacts with the heads of Israeli government agencies, particularly those directly involved in creating favourable conditions for promoting Kazakhstani exports on the Israeli consumer market, on 19 August 2026, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the State of Israel Daulet Yemberdiyev held a meeting with Mr. Kfir Chen, Head of the Israeli Customs Directorate and Deputy Director of the Israel Tax Authority. The Customs Directorate is part of the Israel Tax Authority, which operates under the Ministry of Finance.The Ambassador briefed his counterpart on Kazakhstan, the ongoing political and socio-economic reforms in the country, investment opportunities, and priority areas for the implementation of joint projects.The Ambassador particularly emphasised that Kazakhstan is becoming an important transit hub, enabling the transportation of significant volumes of goods across its territory, primarily along the China–Europe route. Given the large number of customs posts in Kazakhstan, both external and inland, as well as the considerable distances involved, there is a strong need to introduce highly effective and innovative solutions. In this regard, Israel’s experience is regarded as one of the most advanced and successful.The Head of the Israeli Customs Directorate, in turn, outlined the structure of the Customs Directorate and the activities of its territorial units, including those operating at airports, seaports and land border crossings, as well as the advanced technological solutions employed by the Israeli Customs authorities. In particular, Mr. Chen presented the “Global Gate” end-to-end IT platform, which connects importers, customs brokers, seaports and airports, and banks within a unified digital system, enabling paperless processing of cargo.The parties noted with satisfaction the substantial progress made in expanding the bilateral legal framework for cooperation in the financial sphere, in particular the completion of negotiations on the draft Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation. The signing of this important document is expected to take place in the near future.The Kazakh and Israeli sides agreed to maintain a high level of momentum in contacts and working meetings aimed at advancing cooperation between the customs authorities of the two countries, with a particular focus on the promising area of customs digitalisation. By mutual agreement, this area has significant potential to substantially enhance the efficiency of customs operations and border-crossing procedures.The Kazakhstan–Israel Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation could also serve as an effective platform for further interaction. The next meeting of the Commission is scheduled to take place in Israel in November 2026.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-tel-aviv/press/news/details/1294927?lang=ru

The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the State of Israel Daulet Yemberdiyev met with Mr. Ruby Shemesh, Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Labour. The meeting focused on further developing Kazakhstan–Israel cooperation in the field of labour relations and expanding the bilateral legal framework for cooperation.The Kazakh side emphasized its interest in expediting work on the documents currently under consideration by the Israeli side and expressed hope for the signing of the relevant international agreements in the near future.Ambassador Yemberdiyev noted that work in this area has been ongoing since 2021, when the Israeli side put forward the relevant initiative. In this regard, the Kazakh side called for intensified interagency cooperation and accelerated coordination of the documents.Particular attention was paid to the draft Agreement on the Regulation of Labour Activities of Citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the State of Israel.The sides also exchanged views on the draft Memorandum of Cooperation between the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Labour of the State of Israel.Following the meeting, the sides reaffirmed their readiness to continue constructive dialogue and coordination between the relevant government agencies with a view to further strengthening bilateral cooperation in the field of labour.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-tel-aviv/press/news/details/1294928?lang=ru

As part of the Taza Kazakhstan environmental campaign, employees of the ENKO production complex held a community clean-up event and improved the surrounding area.During the event, they also planted around 10 saplings, contributing to the greening of the capital and the creation of a more comfortable urban environment.According to the participants, such environmental initiatives help bring employees together around a common goal and foster a responsible attitude toward the environment.Community clean-ups and other initiatives under the Taza Kazakhstan campaign not only help maintain cleanliness and order but also contribute to the improvement and greening of the capital.The ENKO production complex is expanding its manufacturing base in Astana and specializes in the production of equipment for heating and water supply systems.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana-uir/press/news/details/1294899?lang=ru

Paris, 18 September 2026 — A gala concert entitled “Voice of an Era”, dedicated to the centenary of the outstanding Kazakh opera singer Ermek Serkebaev, was held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.The event was attended by Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Kyrykbayev, Director of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre Lazare Eloundou Assomo, and representatives of the diplomatic corps, the Kazakh diaspora and French civil society.At the initiative of Kazakhstan, Ermek Serkebaev’s centenary was included in the list of anniversaries with which UNESCO is associated in 2026, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to world culture and the arts.Prior to the concert, Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Kyrykbayev held a bilateral meeting with UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany. The parties discussed current issues of cooperation between Kazakhstan and the Organization, including the nominations to international registers and safeguarding of the country’s monuments of material culture and its rich spiritual and documentary heritage, as well as the activities of the UNESCO Regional Office in Almaty.At the concert’s opening ceremony, the Minister highlighted the special place of the celebrated artist’s legacy in the history of Kazakhstan’s national culture and the significance of commemorating his centenary internationally.“Ermek Serkebaev was one of the outstanding performers who made a major contribution to the development of Kazakhstan’s national school of musical theatre and brought Kazakh opera to the world stage. It is, of course, a great honour for Kazakhstan to celebrate his anniversary at UNESCO today. I see this evening as a continuation of the creative dialogue between the singer and his audience,” said Kyrykbayev.In his turn, Director of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre Lazare Eloundou Assomo emphasized Ermek Serkebaev’s importance to world culture and his role in strengthening mutual understanding among peoples.“Through the many roles he created and performed, he made a profound contribution to the development of Kazakh opera and to its recognition beyond Kazakhstan. His career reminds us that artists can serve as powerful ambassadors of culture. Through music, artists carry stories, traditions, emotions and values across borders, allowing audiences from different backgrounds to discover one another and find common ground,” stressed Lazare Eloundou Assomo.“For several generations of Kazakhs, Ermek Serkebaev became a symbol of artistic excellence and an entire era in the history of our national culture. Through his performances around the world, he also introduced international audiences to Kazakh opera, while remaining steadfastly devoted to his country and helping to establish our own national school of professional musicians through his extensive work as a pedagogue,” added Askar Abdrakhmanov, Ambassador, Permanent Delegate of Kazakhstan to UNESCO.The programme of the evening, entitled “Voice of an Era”, was presented by the soloists, chorus and symphony orchestra of the Abai Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre. The UNESCO stage featured works from the Kazakh and international operatic canon, as well as pieces that held a special place in Ermek Serkebaev’s repertoire.The programme included works by Mukan Tulebaev, Akhmet Zhubanov, Latif Khamidi and Sydyq Mukhamedzhanov, Kazakh folk songs, and masterpieces of the international operatic repertoire by Charles Gounod, Piotr Tchaikovsky, Gioachino Rossini and Georges Bizet. The pieces performed included Serke’s aria from the opera Aisulu, Robert’s aria from Iolanta, Figaro’s cavatina from The Barber of Seville, Valentin’s aria from Faust, the Habanera from Carmen, and others.Leading soloists of the Abai Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre, representing the contemporary Kazakh school of opera, performed on the UNESCO stage that evening. They were joined by the theatre’s chorus and symphony orchestra. A special place in the programme was given to the performance by the celebrated singer’s niece, Zhamilya Serkebayeva, who played vibrant works from the repertoire of Kazakh national music on the violin.Ermek Serkebaev (1926–2013) is one of the foremost figures in the history of Kazakh music. Possessing a unique baritone and exceptional acting talent, he devoted more than six decades to the operatic stage, creating a remarkable gallery of vivid characters from the national and international repertoire.Serkebaev’s artistry played a significant role in the development and international recognition of the Kazakh school of opera. His many years of teaching also helped nurture a new generation of Kazakhstani performers and preserve the continuity of the national vocal tradition.The “Voice of an Era” concert at UNESCO was one of the central events of the year commemorating Ermek Serkebaev’s centenary and provided another opportunity to introduce international audiences to Kazakhstan’s rich cultural heritage and contemporary performing arts.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-unesco/press/news/details/1294904?lang=ru

Riyadh, September 17, 2026 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Madiyar Menilbekov held a meeting with the President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation Abdulaziz Al-Duailej.During the conversation, the parties discussed the practical implementation of the Air Services Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, signed on August 26, 2026.Particular attention was paid to expanding direct air connectivity between the two countries, launching new routes, as well as increasing the volume of passenger and cargo air transportation.The parties emphasized the importance of strengthening coordination between the aviation authorities and air carriers of the two countries to ensure the effective implementation of the agreements reached.Following the meeting, it was agreed to continue working-level contacts on further expanding air connectivity between Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riyadh/press/news/details/1294906?lang=ru