Vienna, 23 July 2026 – At a meeting of the Permanent Council of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), Kazakhstan’s Permanent Representative to the OSCE, Ambassador Mukhtar Tileuberdi, strongly condemned the recent drone attacks on civilian vessels engaged in the legitimate transportation of oil through the infrastructure of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) in the Black Sea.Kazakhstan emphasized the strategic importance of the CPC, which handles approximately 90 per cent of the country’s oil exports. It was noted that the attacks had resulted in the temporary suspension of loading operations, posing risks to international investors and to European and global energy security.Ambassador Tileuberdi stressed that Kazakhstan regards these incidents as an unacceptable infringement upon the country’s economic interests and as a threat to international trade, global energy markets, and the security of global transport and logistics chains.Particular attention was drawn to the failure to comply with the agreed mechanism for exchanging information on civilian vessels entering the Black Sea to load oil at CPC terminals, thereby endangering the lives and safety of their crews.The Kazakh diplomat called for an immediate cessation of the attacks and the adoption of comprehensive measures to ensure the security of infrastructure used for the export of Kazakhstan’s hydrocarbons. He also urged the OSCE participating States to unequivocally condemn the attacks and work together to develop practical measures aimed at preventing similar incidents in the future.Delegations from Canada, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Türkiye, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom also took the floor on the matter. They expressed understanding for Kazakhstan’s position and acknowledged the importance of the issue and the need to safeguard global energy security.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-vienna/press/news/details/1262876?lang=ru

REGULATIONSInternational Art Competition“Kazakhstan Through My Eyes” Purpose of the Competition“Kazakhstan Through My Eyes” is an online art competition for ethnic Kazakh children living abroad.The competition aims to encourage participants to creatively express their vision of Kazakhstan, their love for their homeland, its historical and cultural heritage, natural beauty, national values, and aspirations for the future.The main objectives of the competition are:To strengthen the spiritual connection of ethnic Kazakh children living abroad with Kazakhstan;To promote the culture and national values of Kazakhstan;To develop the creative abilities of young artists;To identify and support talented ethnic Kazakh children;To foster love and appreciation for their historical homeland.Organization and Conduct of the CompetitionEthnic Kazakh children aged 12–17 living abroad are eligible to participate. To confirm Kazakh ethnicity and foreign citizenship, participants must submit a copy of their passport together with their artwork.Submitted artwork must correspond to the theme “Kazakhstan Through My Eyes.”When submitting an entry, participants must provide the following:Personal information (full name, citizenship, school and grade, contact number);A self-introduction video of no more than 2 minutes explaining themselves and their artwork;A video recording of the drawing process, no longer than 3 minutes, to confirm authorship of the artwork, as well as several additional artworks created by the participant.Entries will be accepted until August 28, 2026, via email at oqbaiqau@gmail.com.III. Artwork RequirementsThe competition accepts digital versions of hand-drawn artworks created on paper.Participants may use any traditional art materials and tools, including:Pencil;Colored pencils;Markers;Watercolor paints;Gouache;Oil paints;Pastels;Charcoal;Acrylic paints;Gel pens;Other artistic drawing materials.Artwork may cover the following themes:Nature of Kazakhstan;Historical and cultural monuments;National customs and traditions;Everyday life of the Kazakh people;National holidays and celebrations;Landmarks of Kazakhstan;Visions and aspirations for the future of Kazakhstan.Each participant may submit multiple artworks.Only original works created by the participant will be accepted.Artwork created or edited using Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not be accepted.By submitting an artwork, participants grant the organizer permission to display and publish it on official websites, social media platforms, and exhibitions.Entries must be submitted in JPEG, JPG, PNG, or PDF format.Evaluation CriteriaRelevance to the ThemeThe extent to which the artwork fully and meaningfully reflects the theme “Kazakhstan Through My Eyes.”CreativityThe originality of the idea, imagination, and creative approach demonstrated by the participant.Artistic SkillThe quality of drawing technique, composition, color harmony, proportions, and overall execution.National ContentThe effectiveness of depicting Kazakhstan’s culture, history, nature, and national values.Emotional ImpactThe artwork’s ability to convey the author’s thoughts and emotions and to engage the viewer.Competition TimelineCreative works will be accepted from June 17 to August 28, 2026.The jury will determine the winners within 30 calendar days after the submission deadline.Competition Results and AwardsBased on the jury’s decision, 10 winners will be selected.Winners will receive First-, Second-, and Third-Degree Diplomas, as well as special prizes:1st Place – Laptop;2nd Place – Tablet;3rd Place – Smartwatch.Encouragement Prize:Bestemshe traditional board game.The best artworks will be published on the organizers’ official information resources and featured in an online exhibition.In addition, the 10 participants whose works are recognized as the best may be required to send the original artwork to the Otandastar Qory (NJSC) at their own expense.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-ljubljana/press/news/details/1262871?lang=ru

Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Morocco Saulekul Sailaukyzy attended the official opening ceremony of the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Marrakech.Marrakech's local executive authorities, members of the Parliament of Morocco, representatives of international organizations, government agencies and national companies, as well as the business communities of the two countries, including representatives of the chambers of commerce and industry and the businesswomen's associations of Kazakhstan and Morocco took part at the event.S.Sailaukyzy emphasized that the institution of honorary consuls remains one of the most practical instruments of diplomacy, since it is people who have long been part of the business and public life of a particular city who are able to turn broad agreements into decisions on the ground. Whether by supporting business, assisting tourists, or resolving emerging issues without delay. She noted that Marrakech had not been chosen by accident, as the city remains Morocco's leading tourism and business destination. Ambassador recalled that the visa-free regime introduced last year has already contributed to a marked increase in travel between the citizens of the two countries.The newly appointed Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan in Marrakech, Younes Essassi expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him and stated his readiness to help strengthen cooperation between the two countries in trade, investment and business exchanges.The Honorary Consulate of Kazakhstan in Marrakech is the second in the Kingdom of Morocco, following the consulate operating in Casablanca.The day before, Casablanca hosted the first meeting of the Kazakhstan - Morocco Business Council in the history of bilateral relations, while a series of meetings on agriculture, industry, trade and investment took place in Rabat.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1262865?lang=ru

The headquarters of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) hosted the first-ever meeting of the Kazakhstan–Morocco Business Council in the history of bilateral relations.The event brought together Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov, President of CGEM Mehdi Tazi, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Morocco Saulekul Sailaukyzy, Co-Chairs of the Business Council – Chairman of the CGEM Economy Committee Driss Benomar and Chairman of the Foreign Trade Chamber of Kazakhstan Murat Karimsakov, as well as representatives of government agencies, development institutions of both countries, and a high-level business delegation comprising companies from various sectors of the economies of Kazakhstan and Morocco.Within the framework of the Business Council Deputy Minister Kuantyrov held a separate meeting with President Tazi, during which the parties discussed the role of business associations in strengthening direct ties between the business communities of the two countries and promoting joint projects.Opening the session, Kuantyrov highlighted the symbolic significance of the event, recalling the progress achieved over the past five years since the opening of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Morocco – from the establishment of initial contacts to the first visit of Kazakhstan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs to Morocco last year, followed by the visit of the Speaker of the Mazhilis, and now a substantial business delegation accompanying the current visit. He expressed confidence that the newly established Business Council would become an effective platform for direct dialogue between Kazakh and Moroccan companies, facilitating investment, industrial cooperation, and trade.The participants discussed promising areas of cooperation in agriculture, industry, logistics, fintech, and investment, agreeing to continue work in these areas through specialized working groups. A number of Kazakh and Moroccan companies delivered presentations on their activities, as well as the investment and export potential of both countries, and explored opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation while exchanging contacts for further negotiations.A showcase exhibition of Kazakh products was also organized on the sidelines of the meeting, enabling Moroccan companies to familiarize themselves with the range of products offered by Kazakh manufacturers and assess opportunities for expanding trade relations.In his remarks, President Tazi described Morocco as a country strategically positioned at the crossroads of Africa, Europe, and the Arab world, emphasizing its role as a gateway to African and European markets, while Kazakhstan provides access to the markets of Central Asia. He identified fertilizers, agriculture, logistics, infrastructure, energy, digital technologies, and artificial intelligence as the sectors with the greatest potential for cooperation, stressing that the establishment of the Business Council is fully aligned with CGEM’s strategy of expanding partnerships with Central Asian markets.At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their commitment to using the Business Council as a regular platform for strengthening direct contacts between the business communities of Kazakhstan and Morocco.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1262854?lang=ru

The vocal group of the Center for active longevity "Devchata "took an active part in the district holiday" Ivan Kupala", which was held in the village of Malonarymka.The participants delighted the audience with their bright vocal performance, took part in festive competitions with pleasure and gave everyone a good mood. The atmosphere of the holiday, spiritual communication and warm reception energized the team with positive, bright emotions and inspiration.We thank the organizers for the wonderful event and wish all participants new creative meetings and unforgettable impressions!изаторов за прекрасное мероприятие и желаем всем участникам новых творческих встреч и незабываемых впечатлений!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-katon-karagay-novohairuzovka/press/news/details/1262818?lang=ru