Brussels, 9 May 2026 — The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Belgium Roman Vassilenko and Embassy staff took part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Brussels City Cemetery in the commune of Evere in tribute to those who perished during the Second World War, as well as members of the Belgian Resistance movement against Nazism.Participants of the ceremony observed a minute of silence in memory of the fallen and laid wreaths at the memorials.The Republic of Kazakhstan consistently advocates preserving the historical memory of the tragic events of the Second World War, as well as strengthening peace, mutual understanding, and international cooperation.Background: The municipal cemetery in the commune of Evere, part of the Brussels-Capital Region, contains burial sites of natives of various republics of the former Soviet Union — prisoners of war and members of resistance movements who died on the territory of Belgium during the Second World War. A monument commemorating those who fell during the liberation of Belgium was inaugurated at the cemetery in 1999.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brussels/press/news/details/1217126?lang=kk

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Leusden, 9 May 2026 – On Victory Day, a solemn memorial ceremony was held at the Soviet War Cemetery (Sovjet Ereveld) in the city of Leusden, dedicated to the end of the Second World War and commemorating the heroism of Soviet soldiers who perished on the territory of the Netherlands. The event became an important international humanitarian occasion, bringing together representatives of the diplomatic corps, Dutch authorities, public organizations, and local residents in order to preserve the historical memory of the victims of war and the Victory over Nazism.         The ceremony took place within the framework of traditional commemorative events held annually in the Netherlands at the beginning of May. Every year, the country marks National Remembrance Day (Nationale Dodenherdenking) on 4 May and Liberation Day (Bevrijdingsdag) on 5 May, symbolizing the end of the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands in 1945.                                                                  In the invitation addressed to Kazakh diplomats by the Mayor of Leusden, Gerolf Bouwmeester, and the Director of the Soviet War Cemetery Foundation (Stichting Sovjet Ereveld), Remco Reiding, special emphasis was placed on the significant contribution of the peoples of the former Soviet republics to the Victory over fascism and on the importance of preserving the memory of the victims of war. In particular, the invitation stated:                                                                        “In May we commemorate the end of the Second World War. We celebrate the victory over fascism and commemorate the many victims of this war. Your country has made a great contribution to this victory and suffered greatly during this war. We understand the importance of this commemoration for your country.”    The ceremony was attended by a delegation of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan headed by Ambassador A. Rakhmetullin. On behalf of Kazakhstan, a wreath was laid at the memorial as a sign of respect for the memory of the fallen soldiers and in gratitude for their courage and self-sacrifice.                                The Soviet War Cemetery in Leusden is one of the largest burial sites of Soviet soldiers in Western Europe. A total of 865 soldiers and officers are buried there, including natives of Kazakhstan and other republics of the former Soviet Union. Thanks to the many years of dedicated work carried out by Dutch researchers, archivists, and volunteers, the names of many fallen soldiers have been identified and information about their fates has been restored.                                       As part of this year’s commemorative events, a separate memorial ceremony was also held in Leusden on 9 April in memory of 77 Soviet prisoners of war executed by the Nazis in 1942 near the former Amersfoort concentration camp. According to researchers, the majority of those killed were natives of Central Asian republics, including Kazakhstan. The ceremony took place near the “Koedriest” memorial obelisk and became a continuation of the activities of the Soviet War Cemetery Foundation aimed at preserving the memory of Soviet soldiers who died on the territory of the Netherlands during the Second World War.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-hague/press/news/details/1217144?lang=kk

New York, 28 April 2026 – The quarterly open debate of the United Nations Security Council on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, was held at the UN Headquarters in New York under the presidency of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The meeting brought together 79 speakers, including Ministers and Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs, as well as representatives of international organizations, including Mr. Tony Blair, Member of the Executive Board of the Board of Peace.Kazakhstan participated in the debate at the level of its Permanent Representative to the United Nations, H.E. Mr. Kairat Umarov, who presented the country’s position on key aspects of the regional agenda.In his statement, the Kazakh diplomat noted that the situation in the Middle East remains complex and fragile. Recent developments, including tensions surrounding Iran and risks to maritime security, underline the need for restraint and the prevention of further escalation. He also emphasized the interconnected nature of the crisis in Gaza, the broader Palestinian question, and evolving regional dynamics.Kazakhstan reaffirmed its principled support for a two-State solution in accordance with international law and relevant UN resolutions, and highlighted the ongoing humanitarian challenges in Gaza. In line with the directives of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Kazakhstan expressed its readiness to allocate up to 500 educational scholarships for Palestinian students, provide humanitarian assistance, and deploy medical personnel to support peacekeeping-related efforts.Particular attention was also given to maritime security, including the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. Kazakhstan expressed solidarity with the countries of the Gulf region and underscored the importance of joint efforts aimed at de-escalation, ensuring the safety of navigation, and maintaining regional stability.In conclusion, Kazakhstan reaffirmed its commitment to the peaceful, diplomatic resolution of conflicts, called on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and intensify mediation efforts, and expressed its readiness to continue contributing constructively to international efforts aimed at ensuring peace and stability in the Middle East.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-kazakhstanun/press/news/details/1215958?lang=kk

New York, 1 May 2026 – On the margins of the Eleventh Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Nations, Kairat Umarov, met with the Mayors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.During the meeting, issues related to nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation, and the humanitarian consequences of the use of nuclear weapons were discussed, as well as the role of cities in preserving historical memory and promoting a culture of peace.The parties noted the symbolic significance of the current period: the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (2025) and the 35th anniversary of the closure of the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site (2026), emphasizing that this historical experience remains relevant and continues to have a long-term impact on present-day generations. Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Semey were identified as symbols of the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapon use.Kazakhstan reaffirmed its consistent commitment to a world free of nuclear weapons, underscoring the significance of its voluntary renunciation of the world’s fourth-largest nuclear arsenal as a practical contribution to global disarmament. The importance of nuclear-weapon-free zones, including the strengthening of the Central Asian Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone, was highlighted, as well as the need to complete the ratification of the protocols on negative security assurances. Kazakhstan also provided an update on its work under the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, including efforts to advance the establishment of an International Trust Fund for victim assistance and environmental remediation.The parties underscored the role of the Mayors for Peace network, which brings together over 8,000 cities from more than 160 countries, as an important platform for promoting a humanitarian approach to disarmament. It was noted that Kazakhstan is represented in the network by a number of cities.The Mayor of Hiroshima, Kazumi Matsui, who serves as President of the network, emphasized the importance of preserving historical memory and the non-political nature of its activities aimed at fostering a culture of peace. The Mayor of Nagasaki, Shiro Suzuki, highlighted the comparability of the consequences of nuclear testing with the experiences of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, including that of Kazakhstan, and stressed the need to expand cooperation among cities and to further disseminate knowledge about the humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons.Following the meeting, the parties confirmed their interest in further developing cooperation, including expanding interaction among cities in such areas as nuclear safety, radiation monitoring, public health, and science.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-kazakhstanun/press/news/details/1215959?lang=kk