Astana, August 17, 2026 – As part of the visit of Linda Rode, Managing Director of the Brazilian company "Tramontina", to Astana, meetings were held with Alibek Kuantyrov, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Kanat Alin, Adviser to the Chairman of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of Kazakhstan “Atameken”.During the meetings, the parties discussed opportunities and avenues for cooperation to promote the Brazilian brand in the Kazakhstan market, as well as establishing investment cooperation, taking into account the existing potential of both sides.Background information: The Brazilian metalworking company Tramontina was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in the city of Carlos Barbosa, Rio Grande do Sul State. Today, the company manufactures more than 22,000 product items, including kitchenware and equipment, home appliances, agricultural and gardening tools, equipment for industrial and automotive maintenance and civil construction, electrical materials, wooden and plastic furniture, as well as a line of drive equipment.   Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brazil/press/news/details/1276225?lang=ru

Tashkent, August 18, 2026 — The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Uzbekistan hosted a meeting between Yeraly Tugzhanov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kazakhstan, and Rashad Mamedov, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Azerbaijan.During the conversation, the heads of the diplomatic missions exchanged views on the current state and prospects for the development of multilateral cooperation in the Central Asian and South Caucasus region.The parties emphasized the high level of strategic partnership and alliance linking Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan with the Republic of Uzbekistan.The Ambassadors noted the importance of implementing joint infrastructure, transport and logistics, and energy projects that strengthen the region’s transit potential.The interlocutors expressed support for continued active cooperation between diplomatic missions in Tashkent, including the holding of joint cultural and expert events.Yeraly Tugzhanov congratulated his Azerbaijani colleague on the recent start of his diplomatic mission in Uzbekistan and wished him success in strengthening fraternal ties. Rashad Mamedov expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and confirmed his readiness for close working cooperation.The meeting took place in a traditionally friendly, warm, and constructive atmosphere, underscoring the high level of trust between the countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-tashkent/press/news/details/1276217?lang=ru

Tirana, August 18, 2026 – The Embassy of Kazakhstan in Albania hosted an information briefing for representatives of the Albanian media and expert community on the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the forthcoming elections to the Kurultai.The event was attended by representatives of Albania’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, local media and expert circles, as well as Embassy staff.Opening the event, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Albania Iskander Aisariyev welcomed the participants and thanked them for their interest in the ongoing political reforms in Kazakhstan and the further development of Kazakh-Albanian cooperation.During the briefing, an Embassy counsellor presented the key provisions of Kazakhstan’s new Constitution, which was adopted in a nationwide referendum held on 15 March 2026 and entered into force on 1 July 2026.Particular attention was paid to the transition from a bicameral Parliament to a unicameral Kurultai, the country’s highest representative body exercising legislative power. The participants were provided with information on the procedure for its formation, its principal powers, the role of political parties, and the first elections of deputies to the Kurultai, scheduled for 23 August 2026.Dr Redion Luli, an Albanian expert in international law, addressed the event as a guest speaker and presented, in Albanian, his assessment of the political and institutional significance of the ongoing reforms.According to Dr Luli, Kazakhstan’s experience in modernising state institutions is of particular interest to the Albanian audience, given the country’s size and strategic location in Eurasia.The briefing also provided participants with information on Kazakhstan’s socio-economic potential and its role in international affairs, its contribution to developing the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (Middle Corridor), and its initiatives to advance nuclear disarmament and interfaith dialogue.In the discussion that followed, the participants expressed particular interest in the practical implementation of the new constitutional model, the work of the Kurultai, the electoral process, and the prospects for further developing relations between Kazakhstan and Albania.The briefing helped broaden direct dialogue between the Embassy and representatives of the Albanian media and expert community.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-albania/press/news/details/1276223?lang=ru

- London, 18 August 2026. Alibek Bakayev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, has presented copies of his credentials to Eleanor Mackewn, Acting Director of Protocol at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and Assistant Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps, formally marking the commencement of his diplomatic mission in the United Kingdom.Ms Mackewn welcomed the newly appointed Ambassador of Kazakhstan and wished him every success in his diplomatic mission in London. She praised the strong momentum and current level of Kazakhstan – UK cooperation across a broad range of areas and expressed her readiness to maintain close working contacts with the Embassy of Kazakhstan in the United Kingdom.Following the ceremony, the two sides discussed the current state and future prospects of Kazakhstan – UK relations. Ambassador Bakayev emphasised that Kazakhstan attaches great importance to further strengthening cooperation with the United Kingdom, the institutional foundation for which has been reinforced by the Strategic Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, which entered into force in June this year.The priority areas identified for further cooperation included the development of political dialogue, the expansion of trade and investment ties, cooperation in critical minerals, energy and transport, as well as collaboration in education, artificial intelligence and people-to-people exchanges.The Kazakh Ambassador also briefed the British side on the progress of domestic political and socio-economic reforms initiated by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, including the entry into force of the new Constitution and the forthcoming elections to the Kurultai.At the conclusion of the meeting, Ambassador Bakayev thanked the British side for the warm welcome and substantive discussion, reaffirming his readiness to work closely with the UK Government to further strengthen the Kazakhstan – UK strategic partnership.For reference: In accordance with the protocol practice of the host country, the presentation of copies of credentials marks the formal commencement of the Ambassador of Kazakhstan’s diplomatic mission in the United Kingdom. The formal presentation of credentials to His Majesty King Charles III will take place at a later date.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-london/press/news/details/1276210?lang=ru

Astana, August 18, 2026 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issagaliyev received copies of the credentials from the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Namibia, concurrently accredited to the Republic of Kazakhstan, Monica Nashandi.Welcoming the Ambassador of Namibia, Deputy Minister Issagaliyev expressed confidence that her diplomatic mission would contribute to further strengthening the traditional friendly relations and mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries.During the meeting, the sides discussed further development of political dialogue, expansion of trade and economic partnership, as well as cultural and humanitarian cooperation.At the conclusion of the meeting, the sides reaffirmed their readiness to maintain active engagement in both bilateral and multilateral formats.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1276205?lang=ru