В Астане в рамках Регионального экологического саммита состоялась панельная сессия «Устойчивое финансирование водного сектора в Центральной Азии: вызовы, возможности и пути регионального сотрудничества».Мероприятие организовано Министерством национальной экономики РК совместно с АО «Институт экономических исследований» и Международным институтом управления водными ресурсами (IWMI). Площадка объединила представителей государственных органов, международных финансовых организаций и экспертного сообщества.В обсуждении приняли участие вице-министр национальной экономики РК Асан Дарбаев, министр водного хозяйства Республики Узбекистан Шавкат Хамраев, вице-министр водных ресурсов и ирригации РК Ерболат Ибрайханов, Постоянный представитель ПРООН в Казахстане Катаржина Вавьерниа, а также Генеральный директор Департамента устойчивого развития АБР Евгений Жуков.Основное внимание участники уделили вопросам привлечения инвестиций для модернизации водной инфраструктуры, а также развитию механизмов государственно-частного партнерства.Открывая сессию, Асан Дарбаев отметил, что реализация Целей устойчивого развития является одним из приоритетов государственной политики Казахстана и закреплена в Национальном плане развития до 2029 года.«Вода выступает системообразующим фактором достижения Повестки-2030. Обеспечение доступа к чистой воде и санитарии - базовое условие для продовольственной безопасности, устойчивой энергетики и сохранения экосистем», - подчеркнул он.По его словам, в стране достигнут высокий уровень интеграции ЦУР в систему государственного планирования: 94,2% национальных индикаторов уже включены в планы развития государственных органов, а все региональные индикаторы интегрированы в планы развития территорий.В ходе сессии отмечено, что изменение климата, таяние ледников и учащение засух усиливают нагрузку на водные ресурсы, особенно в трансграничном контексте. В этой связи подчеркнута важность укрепления регионального сотрудничества и координации действий.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1207448?lang=kk

On April 20–21, 2026, the city of Samarkand hosted an international forum aimed at consolidating the efforts of the international community in combating illicit drug trafficking, strengthening interstate cooperation, and ensuring public health and safety.The event was organized by the Agency for Control of Narcotics and Firearms under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan jointly with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. The forum brought together around 500 experts and specialists from various countries, as well as representatives of major international organizations, including WHO, the World Customs Organization, OSCE, SCO, CIS, CARICC and others.The forum was also attended by a delegation from Kazakhstan led by Kuandyk Alzhanov, Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Combating Drug Crime of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The delegation included representatives of the National Security Committee, organizations of the Ministry of Health system, as well as diplomats from the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Uzbekistan and the Consulate General of Kazakhstan in Samarkand.Participants discussed key issues related to combating illicit drug trafficking, suppressing transnational criminal networks, strengthening mechanisms of international cooperation, and introducing modern approaches in prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.The Kazakh delegation reaffirmed its commitment to further strengthening regional and international cooperation in countering drug threats and preventing drug-related crime.Following the forum, the Samarkand Declaration was adopted, reflecting a consolidated position of states and international organizations on countering transnational drug threats.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-samarkand/press/news/details/1207436?lang=kk

Within the framework of the Regional Ecological Summit 2026, held from April 22 to 24 in the city of Astana, the Heads of State of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan adopted the Declaration on regional cooperation in the field of ecology and sustainable development entitled “Ecological Solidarity of Central Asia.”In doing so, the Heads of State reaffirmed their intention to intensify efforts to develop joint regional positions and solutions within multilateral environmental processes, including negotiations on climate, glaciers, the mountain agenda, biodiversity, the management of chemicals, waste and plastic pollution, improvement of air quality, combating land degradation and desertification, as well as to promote a consolidated position of Central Asian countries on key international platforms.This Declaration makes a significant contribution to strengthening partnership and mutual support among the Central Asian states, with the aim of ensuring environmental sustainability, inclusive economic growth, and a sustainable future for present and future generations.The full text of the Declaration is available at the following links: Declaration (Kazakh) Declaration(Russian) Declaration(English)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-madrid/press/news/details/1207450?lang=kk

Astana, April 23, 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held a meeting with United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Associate Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme Haoliang Xu, who arrived to participate in the Regional Ecological Summit.During the meeting, Minister Kosherbayev emphasized the importance of Kazakhstan’s cooperation with UNDP, highlighting its significance for advancing sustainable development priorities and strengthening regional engagement.The Kazakh Foreign Minister also expressed appreciation to UNDP for its support in organizing the Summit and for its active participation in the event, underscoring the organization’s significant contribution to advancing regional dialogue on water resources, environmental issues, and the climate agenda.Particular attention was given to strengthening coordination through the UN Regional Centre on SDGs for Central Asia and Afghanistan, as well as to the prospects of establishing a UNDP sub-regional office in Almaty aimed at enhancing regional synergies.Discussions during the meeting focused on the UNDP Country Programme for Kazakhstan (2026–2030), water governance issues, including challenges related to the Aral Sea and the establishment of a UN International Water Organization, as well as joint work within the framework of the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development 2026, proclaimed by the UN General Assembly on the initiative of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Following the meeting, the parties confirmed their intention to continue developing their partnership in order to achieve common goals.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1207446?lang=kk

Astana, April 23, 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev received the Secretary General of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Asad Majeed Khan.During the meeting, the diplomats discussed the current state and prospects of cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and ECO, with particular emphasis on the development of trade and economic, transport and logistics cooperation, as well as the regional situation.The Kazakh Foreign Minister reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to further deepening partnership with ECO and underscored the importance of effective implementation of joint initiatives aimed at ensuring sustainable development of the Organization’s member states.The ECO Secretary General highly appreciated Kazakhstan’s contribution to the Organization’s activities and expressed interest in expanding cooperation in priority areas, including the development of transport corridors, industrial cooperation, and the green economy.The agenda of the meeting also included issues related to the activities of the ECO Secretariat.   Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1207423?lang=kk