Nairobi, 9 September 2026. On the sidelines of the 13th Annual Meeting of the Subcommittee of the Committee of Permanent Representatives to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), a side event was held in Nairobi focusing on ecosystem restoration of land and water resources.The event was attended by H.E. Mr. Barlybay Sadykov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Kenya and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Nations Office at Nairobi, as well as Vera Voronova and Marina Koshkina, representatives of the Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative (Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan (ACBK).In his remarks, the Ambassador presented Kazakhstan’s experience in restoring the Northern Aral Sea, highlighting the importance of international cooperation, sound water resource management, and the application of modern technologies. It was noted that the implementation of comprehensive measures has increased the volume of the Northern Aral Sea and created conditions for the recovery of fisheries and ecosystems in the region.Representatives of the Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative shared Kazakhstan’s experience in restoring steppe ecosystems and conserving biodiversity. The initiative implements large-scale projects aimed at protecting natural areas and restoring populations of rare species, including the saiga antelope and the Przewalski’s horse.Participants of the event underscored the importance of international partnerships, science-based solutions, and integrated ecosystem restoration in achieving global environmental goals.Kazakhstan reaffirmed its readiness to continue constructive engagement with UNEP, UN Member States and international partners in advancing practical solutions in the areas of water security, ecosystem restoration, biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-nairobi/press/news/details/1291104?lang=ru

Nairobi, 10 September 2026. A meeting was held in Nairobi between Adil Miratovich Kusmanov, Deputy Chairman of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Dr. Boniface Makokha, Principal Secretary of the State Department for Economic Planning of the Ministry of the National Treasury of the Republic of Kenya.The meeting was also attended by Barlybay Sadykov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Kenya.During the meeting, the parties discussed strategic planning, the implementation of socio-economic reforms and enhancing the efficiency of public administration, and exchanged experience of Kazakhstan and Kenya in these areas.Particular attention was paid to approaches to long-term strategic planning, improving mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of government programmes, as well as enhancing the efficiency of public administration and achieving sustainable socio-economic development.The meeting also provided an opportunity for an exchange of views on current issues of economic development and government mechanisms for implementing structural reforms. The parties expressed their interest in further strengthening interaction and developing practical cooperation in areas of mutual interest.Following the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their readiness to maintain regular dialogue and contribute to further strengthening Kazakhstan–Kenya cooperation in the areas of strategic planning, economic development and public sector reforms.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-nairobi/press/news/details/1291105?lang=ru

Riyadh, September 10, 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Saudi Arabia Madiyar Menilbekov held bilateral talks with the Kingdom’s Minister of Education, Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan.During the meeting, the parties discussed the development of friendly relations between the two countries, as well as avenues to expand and promote cooperation in education and science.Particular attention was paid to opportunities for allocating educational grants and organizing academic exchanges for students and faculty members between leading universities of both countries. The sides also addressed the facilitation of mutual official visits and the arrangement of high-level meetings in the higher education sector.Following the talks, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to actively strengthening bilateral cooperation in higher education and science.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riyadh/press/news/details/1291073?lang=ru

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The event was attended by representatives of the Department of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Public Service Affairs for the Jetisu Region.During the meeting, participants discussed the development of a reading culture, boosting intellectual potential among civil servants, and the further implementation of the "Reading Nation" project.At the end of the event, participants expressed their support for joint initiatives aimed at promoting reading and spiritual growth. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1291043?lang=ru