New York, 2 September, 2026 - Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the UN Kairat Umarov, participated in the High-Level Forum on the Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace, themed “Women’s Leadership in Promoting a Culture of Peace”.The event emphasized that the full participation of women in peace processes is a decisive factor in their effectiveness and sustainability, and that the practical implementation of international commitments is essential for strengthening global security.In his remarks, the Permanent Representative highlighted that the promotion of gender equality and comprehensive support for women’s leadership are priorities for the Head of State. He informed participants that, as a result of consistent state reforms, women’s representation in the first convocation of the Kurultai reached 34%. Furthermore, a new National Action Plan for 2026-2028 has been approved to implement UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on “Women, Peace, and Security”.Kazakhstan’s significant contribution to UN peacekeeping was also highlighted, noting that twenty female Kazakhstan military personnel have proudly served in international missions since 2018.The address further underscored the promotion of a culture of peace on the global stage through the unique platform of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions. It was emphasized that the Astana Peace Declaration, adopted at the conclusion of the 2025 forum, serves as a vital tool for strengthening inter-civilizational dialogue and social harmony within the UN agenda.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-kazakhstanun/press/news/details/1285482?lang=ru

Belgrade, 3 September 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan Bolat Imanbaev met with Nenad Popović, Minister for International Economic Cooperation of the Republic of Serbia.During the meeting, the two sides discussed the progress made in implementing the agreements reached following the Head of State’s official visit to Serbia (18–19 November 2024) and Serbian President A. Vučić’s visit to Astana (26–27 February 2026).Minister Popović congratulated Kazakh leadership on the successful conduct of the Kurultai elections and emphasised the Serbian side’s firm commitment to implementing all the agreements reached at the highest level, highlighting in particular the prospects for cooperation in the fields of transport, construction, artificial intelligence, digitalisation and education.The Ambassador noted Kazakhstan’s interest in strengthening a mutually beneficial partnership in the fields of agriculture, energy, tourism and healthcare.Following the meeting, the parties exchanged specific plans for the coming period, aimed at giving further impetus to the development of Kazakh-Serbian relations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-belgrad/press/news/details/1285449?lang=ru

On 2 September 2026, a commemoration event was held at the Vienna International Centre to mark the International Day against Nuclear Tests and three landmark anniversaries in 2026: the 35th Anniversary of the closure of the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site, the 30th Anniversary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), and the 20th Anniversary of the Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia.The event was jointly organized by the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), the Permanent Mission of Kazakhstan to the International Organizations in Vienna, and the Vienna Office of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA).Participants underscored the historic significance of Kazakhstan’s decision, taken on 29 August 1991, to close the Semipalatinsk Test Site. Over more than four decades, 456 nuclear tests were conducted there, with their consequences affecting public health and the environment for generations. The closure of the Test Site sent an important political signal to the international community and was among the developments that contributed to the emergence of a global norm against nuclear testing.CTBTO Executive Secretary Dr Robert Floyd highlighted Kazakhstan’s significant contribution to the development of the global norm against nuclear testing and to the international system for monitoring compliance with the CTBT. He also noted the practical steps taken by Kazakhstan to strengthen the Treaty’s verification mechanisms.Deputy Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the International Organizations in Vienna Yerzhan Kuatbekov stressed that the legacy of Semipalatinsk has given Kazakhstan a distinctive role in international efforts to prevent nuclear testing. Referring to the address by President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the occasion of the International Day against Nuclear Tests, he noted that the 35th Anniversary of the Test Site’s closure should serve as a reminder to all humanity of the tragic consequences of nuclear testing and as a call to prevent their recurrence.By voluntarily renouncing the world’s fourth-largest nuclear arsenal, Kazakhstan made a conscious choice in favour of peace, security and sustainable development. Today, this choice continues to shape and reinforce the country’s position in support of dialogue among nuclear-weapon States, the earliest possible entry into force of the CTBT, strengthening the nuclear non-proliferation regime, and decisive multilateral efforts to eliminate nuclear threats.Head of the Vienna Office of UNODA Rebecca Jovin highly commended Kazakhstan’s consistent commitment to actively advancing the international agenda on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, emphasizing the importance of continued cooperation among States and international organizations.The event also brought together national operators of CTBTO International Monitoring System stations, whose work ensures their continuous operation and makes a direct contribution to the reliability of the global verification mechanism. Among them was Abylay Uzbekov, Senior Researcher at the Data Centre of the Institute of Geophysical Research of the National Nuclear Center of Kazakhstan, who provided a detailed account of Kazakhstan’s practical role in supporting the operation of the five stations located on its territory.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-vienna/press/news/details/1285443?lang=ru

В ШЫМКЕНТЕ ПОДГОТОВКА К ТЕПЛОВОМУ СЕЗОНУ ПРОВОДИТСЯ СОГЛАСНО ПЛАНУВ Шымкенте подготовка к отопительному сезону 2026-2027 годов проводится в соответствии с утвержденным планом мероприятий. В целях координации подготовительных работ утвержден состав специального штаба, а работы по подготовке объектов теплового хозяйства к сезону проводятся поэтапно. Об этом сообщил заместитель руководителя городского управления энергетики и развития инфраструктуры Азат Кайнарулы в ходе брифинга на информационной площадке Региональной службы коммуникаций. Общая протяженность тепловых сетей города составляет 838,6 километра. Из них 152 километра приходится на магистральные, 686,6 километра – на внутриквартальные сети. Износ тепловых сетей составляет 37%. С апреля текущего года на магистральных и внутриквартальных сетях проводятся гидравлические испытания, в результате которых выявлено 135 дефектов. Из них 108 устранено. По оставшимся 27 дефектам ремонтные работы продолжаются в соответствии с утвержденным графиком. На сегодняшний день из 31 автономной котельной города подготовлены 29, из 17 насосных станций – 15, а также 2134 из 2241 многоквартирного жилого дома. Все 463 бюджетных учреждения прошли необходимую подготовку. В их числе объекты сфер образования, здравоохранения, спорта, культуры и занятости. Кроме того, проводятся работы по подготовке основного оборудования АО «3-Энергоцентр» к предстоящему отопительному сезону. В целях снижения износа тепловых сетей и уровня аварийности также проводится внутритрубная диагностика. В рамках запланированных работ обследованы магистральные тепловые сети на семи участках общей протяженностью 5 километров и диаметром до 720 миллиметров. Диагностические работы полностью завершены. В целом работы по качественной подготовке тепловых систем города к предстоящему отопительному сезону и обеспечению жителей стабильным теплоснабжением продолжаются в соответствии с утвержденным планом. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent-energetika-kommunal/press/news/details/1285411?lang=ru

On September 2, 2026, Ambassador Dauren Karipov of Kazakhstan met with Latvian Minister of Agriculture Uldis Augulis in Riga.They discussed current issues in Kazakh-Latvian relations, including trade, economics, investments, and agriculture, as well as the implementation of the protocol from the 9th session of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation.Both parties expressed satisfaction with the 4.2% increase in trade between their countries, which reached $85.5 million in the first half of 2026.During the discussion, it was noted that the most promising areas for Kazakh-Latvian joint ventures are dairy and beef farming, food production, fishing, food storage and transportation, logistics hub development, innovative technology introduction, and agricultural science advancement.At the end of the meeting, the parties confirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral partnership further and expanding their contacts in all the discussed areas.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riga/press/news/details/1285396?lang=ru