Vienna, December 5, 2025 – As part of his visit to Austria, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held a meeting with representatives of leading Austrian industrial and investment companies. The event brought together key firms operating in machinery manufacturing, green metallurgy, transport development, innovation and high-tech sectors.Representatives of ÖBB, Lasselsberger Group, Primetals Technologies Austria GmbH, AVL List GmbH, Steyr Automotive, Rosenbauer International, Magnatech GmbH and other companies shaping Austria’s industrial and technological profile, attended the meeting.Minister Kosherbayev briefed investors on Kazakhstan’s current economic dynamics and highlighted Austria’s role as a reliable European partner. Around 170 companies with Austrian capital operate successfully in Kazakhstan, including such well-known brands as Lasselsberger Group, Liebherr, Andritz Hydro and Swarovski. Kazakhstan also remains one of Austria’s main crude suppliers, accounting for more than 40% of the country’s oil imports.During the roundtable, the participants reviewed opportunities for new joint projects in machinery manufacturing, green metallurgy, transport system modernization, raw materials processing and the introduction of intelligent technologies. Special attention was paid to enhancing Kazakhstan’s export potential, including agricultural products, metallurgy, chemical industry goods, engineering solutions and IT services.In addition, Austrian businesses were also presented with new opportunities for establishing production facilities, localizing technologies, and expanding their presence in Central Asian markets.“Austria’s business community has consistently demonstrated strong confidence in Kazakhstan. Our partnership is grounded in technological development, long-term cooperation and a shared commitment to progress. Kazakhstan offers a stable macroeconomic environment, access to regional markets and favorable conditions for industrial project implementation. We invite Austrian companies to further expand their presence and take part in new initiatives,” the Minister stated.The Kazakh Foreign Minister emphasized that Kazakhstan remains the regional leader in attracting foreign direct investment. Since independence, the country has received over 470 billion US dollars, reflecting sustained international interest and a high level of confidence in Kazakhstan’s economy.The sides agreed to continue detailed work on investment and industrial projects and to intensify cooperation between the relevant government agencies and the business communities of the two countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1120366?lang=kk

Vienna, December 5, 2025 – During the visit to Vienna, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held a meeting with President of the National Council of the Austrian Parliament Walter Rosenkranz.During the talks parties discussed the state and prospects of Kazakh-Austrian relations, deepening partnership with the European Union and engagement within the OSCE.Minister Kosherbayev noted the stable development of bilateral cooperation and underscored the importance of further expansion of ties in various fields.Austrian side highly appreciated the intensification of political dialogue between Kazakhstan and the EU and Astana’s constructive position on international agenda topics.The sides agreed to intensify bilateral interparliamentary cooperation and to promote regular high-level engagements. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1120360?lang=kk

In the Department of State Revenues in the Akmola region at the customs post "Kokshetau-center of customs clearance" took place "Family Day."During the event, the children got acquainted with the work of their parents, as well as the museum of state revenue bodies, a quiz on customs issues was held.A video about the history of customs was shown for children.After all, both in the family and in the team, successful achievements depend on general support and cohesion.During the event, children were presented with gifts.A tea party was organized for the children. The event turned out to be kind and memorable.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1120346?lang=kk

Pretoria, December 2, 2025 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to South Africa, Yerkin Akhinzhanov, took part in the 24th  Regional Seminar on the Implementation of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean Island States. The seminar focused on the theme Calling for humanity to be upheld in war: Galvanizing Political Commitment to IHL and was co organized by the South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).The event brought together Moud Dlomo, Deputy Director General of the DIRCO, Jean-Nicolas Paquet-Rouleau, Head of Regional Delegation, ICRC Pretoria, representatives of regional UN agencies and members of the diplomatic corps accredited in South Africa.Participants discussed the Global Initiative to Strengthen Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law. This initiative was launched in 2024 by Brazil, Jordan, Kazakhstan, China, France and South Africa in partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross.In his remarks, Ambassador Akhinzhanov emphasized the utmost importance of upholding international humanitarian law and called to reinforce international political will to ensure its full implementation. He highlighted the role of the Global Initiative in uniting the efforts of States to address rising humanitarian challenges.Speaking on behalf of the South African side, the Deputy Director General underlined the need to safeguard the principles of international humanitarian law. She outlined South Africa’s contribution to global security and stressed that the country sees itself not as a recipient, but as an active participant and contributor to international peace and stability.Kazakhstan’s participation reaffirmed its commitment to promoting humanitarian principles, strengthening compliance with international humanitarian law and protecting civilians affected by armed conflict. It also demonstrated the country’s readiness to continue working with States and international partners in the lead up to the high-level meeting of the Global Initiative planned for 2026.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-pretoria/press/news/details/1120332?lang=kk

Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva, H.E. Erzhan Kazykhan, held a courtesy call with the Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Mr Gilbert F. Houngbo.During the meeting, the Ambassador conveyed warm greetings from the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, H.E. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s unwavering commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with the ILO.Particular emphasis was placed on the importance of the Director-General’s historic visit to Kazakhstan in September 2024 – the first such visit by an ILO head since the country joined the Organization in 1993.The interlocutors highlighted the joint achievements, including the successful implementation of the 2024–2025 Roadmap on Decent Work and the recent ratification of ILO Convention No. 131 concerning Minimum Wage Fixing.Both sides underlined the central role of tripartism and social dialogue in Kazakhstan’s labour policy and expressed readiness to further deepen cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-geneva/press/news/details/1120339?lang=kk