16 May 2026 – A handover ceremony for the Kazakhstani humanitarian aid to the Iranian Red Crescent Society took place in Iran.In accordance with a decision by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 30 rail wagons of humanitarian aid were delivered to the Islamic Republic of Iran: tinned meat, sugar, flour, medical supplies and medicines. The humanitarian aid sent by Kazakhstan is intended to support the people of Iran and help meet socially significant needs.The event was attended by Ontalap Onalbayev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Islamic Republic of Iran; representatives of the Iranian Red Crescent Society; and Golamabbas Arbab Kales, Head of the Representative Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Razavi Khorasan Province (Mashhad) Gholam Abbas Arbab Khales.During the ceremony, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan noted that the country’s foreign policy attaches particular importance to the development of relations with Iran based on good-neighbourliness, friendship and mutual respect.The Kazakh diplomat emphasised that Iran is one of Kazakhstan’s key political, trade, economic and humanitarian partners in the Middle East and the Islamic world.“A friend in need is a friend indeed,” remarked the Ambassador, pointing out that Kazakhstan has consistently supported the Iranian people throughout various periods.Furthermore, the Kazakh diplomat expressed confidence in the continued and consistent strengthening of cooperation between the two countries, based on traditional friendship and mutual trust.For his part, the representative of the Iranian Red Crescent Society expressed his gratitude to the Kazakh side for the humanitarian aid provided, emphasising that this step would contribute to the further strengthening of relations of friendship and mutual support between the two countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kazaid/press/news/details/1221769?lang=kk

Long Beach, May 15, 2026 – The Port of Long Beach, California, hosted the USA–Eurasia Transportation Forum, organized by the Consulates General of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Georgia in California, with the support of the Port of Long Beach administration.The forum brought together government officials, port authorities, business leaders, and transportation and logistics experts from the United States and Eurasian countries. The event aimed to advance trade and economic cooperation, exchange best practices, and develop new frameworks for collaboration in transportation infrastructure and freight.The forum opened with welcoming remarks by the Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Long Beach, Dr. Noel Hacegaba, who expressed support for the initiative and underscored the Port’s readiness to develop new partnerships with Eurasian counterparts. On behalf of the Mayor of Long Beach, Long Beach’s inaugural Protocol Officer, Beril Unver, delivered welcoming remarks and emphasized the importance of strengthening the city’s international ties.Delegations from the three countries, as well as members of the diplomatic corps accredited in California, actively participated in the forum.The Kazakhstani delegation included Consul General in San Francisco Nazira Nurbayeva, Director of the Department of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Transport Zhanna Zholdasova, CEO of the Port of Quryq Yerkin Nygmetov, and Honorary Consul of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Arizona Hugh Hallman.The Azerbaijani delegation was led by Elchin Allahverdiyev, Director of the Climate Diplomacy Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, and Shahmar Hajiyev, Head of the International Relations Department of Azerbaijan Railways.Georgia was represented by Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Tamar Ioseliani and Lasha Abashidze, CEO of Georgian Railway JSC.During the panel discussions, members of the Kazakhstani delegation presented the country's key infrastructure projects and transport-logistics potential. Highlighted initiatives included the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, the expansion of the ports of Aktau and Quryq as critical Caspian Sea hubs, and the integration of Kazakhstan's transport infrastructure into global supply chains.Forum participants expressed mutual interest in deepening cooperation between American and Eurasian partners in port infrastructure, logistics digitalization, and the development of multimodal transport corridors.The forum confirmed the strong interest of the American business community in the transport and logistics opportunities of Kazakhstan and the Eurasian region, and the readiness of both sides to move toward concrete, practical cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-san-francisko/press/news/details/1221772?lang=kk

Brasília, May 15, 2026 — A delegation from the Brazilian state of Rondônia, headed by Governor Marcos Rocha, visited the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Brazil.The agenda of the talks focused on expanding regional cooperation between Kazakhstan and the Brazilian state of Rondônia in the fields of economy, trade, mining, agriculture, and livestock farming. Particular interest was shown in opportunities to expand agro-industrial cooperation with companies located in the region.The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Brazil, BolatNussupov, briefed the guests on the main aspects of the political and socio-economic reforms in the Republic of Kazakhstan in the context of the recent referendum on the adoption of the new Constitution. He also spoke about the specifics of Kazakhstan’s investment policy, particularly regarding support measures for foreign investors. The Kazakh diplomat further outlined the key areas of trade and economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and Brazil.For his part, Marcos Rocha noted the significant potential for expanding trade and economic cooperation between the state of Rondônia and Kazakhstan, presenting priority business projects and opportunities for developing bilateral trade. The governor expressed readiness to provide full support in establishing and strengthening cooperation with Kazakhstan. In this context, interest was voiced in establishing partnership ties between the state of Rondônia and one of Kazakhstan’s regions.During the meeting, representatives of the region’s business community were invited to participate in the activities of the Kazakhstan–Brazil Business Council and to consider the possibility of implementing investment projects (teasers) prepared by the Kazakh side.For reference: The state of Rondônia is located in western Brazil. Its economy is primarily based on agriculture, livestock farming, and mining. The state is known for the cultivation and processing of coffee, cocoa, and timber. Currently, regional partnership relations between Kazakhstan and Brazil have been established between the Karaganda Region and the state of Bahia (2022), the Almaty Region and the state of Rio Grande do Sul (2024), as well as the East Kazakhstan Region and the state of Santa Catarina (2025). Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brazil/press/news/details/1221780?lang=kk

On May 15, an informal Summit of the heads of the participating countries of the Organization of Turkic States "Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development" was held in Turkestan.Special attention was paid to issues related to artificial intelligence, digitalization, cybersecurity, the development of space and satellite technologies, as well as the introduction of modern digital solutions in the economy, public administration and humanitarian cooperation.It was noted that the OTS Summit on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development represents an important stage in shaping a common technological agenda for the Turkic states and reflects the determination of member countries to transform the Turkic space into a dynamic centre of innovation, high technologies, science and digital transformation. Kazakhstan presented a number of initiatives aimed at strengthening the technological leadership and institutional capacity of the Organization, including the establishment of an Artificial Intelligence University for students from Turkic states, the expansion of cooperation in cybersecurity, and the promotion of international digital initiatives under the auspices of the UN. The participants also emphasized the need for further improvement of the OTS Secretariat’s activities, expansion of its institutional capabilities, and strengthening of its coordinating role in the implementation of joint projects and initiatives.        Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-minsk/press/news/details/1221748?lang=kk

May 16, 2026 – In accordance with the instructions of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Iran, humanitarian aid was delivered to the Islamic Republic of Iran by the Kazakhstan Agency of International Development KazAID jointly with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Emergency Situations and the Ministry of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The handover ceremony of the humanitarian cargo to the Iranian Red Crescent Society took place at the Serakhs railway station..The event was attended by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Islamic Republic of Iran Ontalap Onalbayev, representatives of the Iranian Red Crescent Society, as well as the Head of the Representative Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Khorasan Razavi Province (Mashhad), Gholamabbas Arbab Khales.The humanitarian cargo included canned meat products, sugar, first-grade flour, medical supplies and medicines. The humanitarian assistance provided by the Kazakh side is intended to support the people of Iran and contribute to meeting socially significant needs.The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Iran Ontalap Onalbayev noted that Iran is one of Kazakhstan’s important political, trade-economic and humanitarian partners in the Middle East and the Islamic world.“A friend in need is a friend indeed. Kazakhstan has consistently supported the people of Iran during various periods,” the Ambassador emphasized.In turn, a representative of the Iranian Red Crescent Society expressed gratitude to the Kazakh side for the humanitarian assistance provided, noting that this step would contribute to further strengthening bilateral relations and mutual support between the two countries.The humanitarian cargo, consisting of 30 railway wagons, will be delivered to the city of Tehran and distributed among the relevant institutions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1221756?lang=kk