Almaty, November 28, 2025 – The First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Ashikbayev met with the Executive Director of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Kazakhstan, Jeff Erlich.During the meeting, the parties agreed to work closely on the effective implementation of the agreements reached at the highest level following the President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s visit to Washington, D.C., in November of this year.Following the meeting, the leadership of AmCham emphasized the readiness to actively contribute to strengthening trade and economic ties and expanding the presence of American businesses in Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1115536?lang=kk

Astana, November 28, 2025 – The 29th Meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) was held online under the chairmanship of Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev.The event was attended by the heads and representatives of the foreign ministries of the ECO member states, the Secretaries General of ECO and the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia, as well as observers.Highlighting the symbolic significance of convening the meeting on ECO Day, the Kazakh Foreign Minister congratulated the participants on this notable occasion.In his speech, Minister Kosherbayev summarized Kazakhstan’s ECO Chairmanship, which was held under the theme “Promoting Regional Transport Connectivity and Sustainable Development,” and outlined the priority areas of cooperation within the Organization.In addition, he presented Kazakhstan’s potential in the fields of trade, investment, agriculture, transport, digitalization and environment, calling on ECO member states to jointly explore the opportunities available in these areas.Following the results of the meeting, the Council approved a report containing decisions on important administrative, financial, and personnel matters related to the activities of the ECO Secretariat. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1115539?lang=kk

Substantive meetings took place in The Hague between representatives of the Ministries of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The negotiations marked an important step in strengthening the long-term partnership between the two countries in the field of agricultural development.The parties discussed prospects for expanding cooperation across a broad range of areas, including the development of sustainable agrotechnologies, increasing production efficiency, introducing innovative solutions, and enhancing scientific and research collaboration. Both sides reaffirmed their mutual interest in strengthening formats of cooperation and advancing joint projects.A separate part of the negotiations was dedicated to advancing Kazakhstan’s candidacy in accession to the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV). The Dutch side expressed its readiness to provide expert support in harmonizing the regulatory framework and implementing modern mechanisms for intellectual property protection in plant breeding. Kazakhstan’s accession to UPOV was highlighted as an important step toward increasing the competitiveness of the national crop production sector.The meetings also reviewed the progress of the agreements reached within the joint working group of the two ministries. The positive dynamics of cooperation were noted, and priority areas for further work and expansion of the project agenda were identified.Particular attention was given to the development of educational programs and the training of qualified personnel for the agricultural sector. The parties discussed prospects for deepening cooperation between specialized educational institutions, expanding exchange programs, internships, and implementing joint educational initiatives. The importance of developing competencies that meet modern technological changes and challenges in agriculture was emphasized.The negotiations confirmed the commitment of Kazakhstan and the Netherlands to consistently strengthening bilateral cooperation and practical interaction governmental agencies and business of our countries. Both sides reaffirmed that the agreements reached form a solid foundation for launching mutually beneficial projects aimed at developing a modern, innovative, and sustainable agricultural sector.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-hague/press/news/details/1115542?lang=kk

Budapest, 26 November 2025 - The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Hungary, H.E. Abzal Saparbekuly, took part in a roundtable discussion with experts of the Danube Institute - one of Hungary’s leading think thanks. The meeting focused on current dynamics of Kazakhstan-Hungary relations, cooperation within the framework of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), and regional developments in Central Asia.In his opening remarks, Ambassador Saparbekuly emphasized that the strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and Hungary continues to strengthen each year, driven by the intensity of high-level bilateral meetings, the expansion of economic cooperation, and the deepening of institutional dialogue. He noted that Hungary’s engagement with the OTS as an Observer State since 2018 plays an important role in enhancing political, economic, and cultural ties with the Turkic world, contributing to regional stability and long-term connectivity.The Ambassador underlined that Hungary’s interest in the Turkic region is neither new nor accidental. Despite geographical distance, Hungary shares deep historical affinities, linguistic links, and long-standing cultural diplomacy traditions with the Turkic world. Its evolution from a cultural observer to an active strategic partner has been deliberate and impactful, opening new avenues for cooperation.As part of the program, Dr. Dinmukhammed Ametbek, an expert of the Turkic Academy, delivered a presentation on Kazakhstan’s foreign policy and the evolution of the Organization of Turkic States, drawing on insights from major International Relations theories.Dr. Ametbek provided an overview of the Turkic world's place in the global geopolitical context, the development of Turkic cooperation mechanisms, Kazakhstan’s foreign policy priorities-centred on regional stability, economic connectivity, and multilateral diplomacy-and the OTS’s role in shaping a modern, cooperative architecture among Turkic states.He also briefed participants on the activities of the Turkic Academy, highlighting its research initiatives, projects and efforts to promote scientific and educational collaboration across the Turkic world. Dr. Ametbek noted that Hungary is an active observer to the Turkic Academy and participates in several areas of cooperation.Experts of the Danube Institute engaged actively in the discussion, raising a wide range of questions on the topics addressed. The parties expressed their readiness to continue expert-level collaboration and to expand joint initiatives in research, education, diplomacy, and policy analysis. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-budapest/press/news/details/1115548?lang=kk

A group of members of parliament, led by the Chairman of the Majilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, E. Koshanov, paid an official visit to the Kingdom of Morocco.In Rabat, the Majilis delegation met with the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Parliament of the Kingdom of Morocco, Rachid Talbi Al-Alami, the Speaker of the House of Councilors, Mohamed Ould Al-Rachid, and the Prime Minister, Aziz Akhannouch.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-rabat/press/news/details/1115552?lang=kk