16-17 March 2026, Vienna - The delegation of Kazakhstan took part in the first Global Fraud Summit.The Summit, organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in cooperation with INTERPOL, brought together 1300 participants, including delegates from states, international organizations, more than 400 representatives of technology companies, financial institutions, the private sector, and academia.The event focused on developing coordinated international approaches to combating fraud as one of the fastest-growing transnational threats, including forms committed in cyberspace.The delegation of Kazakhstan included representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the National Security Committee.On the margins of the Summit, the Kazakh delegation held a number of bilateral meetings with representatives of foreign states, international organizations, and leading companies operating in the field of cybersecurity and financial crime prevention. During the meetings, the parties discussed expanding the implementation of modern technological solutions in combating cybercrime, as well as prospects for joint initiatives and projects.         During the Summit, the organizers presented a Call to Action on Сombating Аraud and a Global Public-Private Partnership Framework against Fraud, open for accession by states, international organizations, and the private sector.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-vienna/press/news/details/1183585?lang=kk

Brasília, March 17, 2026 – Bolat Nussupov, Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Brazil, held a meeting with Ana Paula Repezza, Executive Director of the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brasil).The Ambassador briefed Apex-Brasil leadership on Kazakhstan’s current socio-economic development, political reforms in the country in the context of the newly adopted Constitution, as well as the activities of the Kazakhstan-Brazil Business Council, established in 2021.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current status of trade, economic, and investment cooperation between Kazakhstan and Brazil and expressed interest in expanding it, particularly in the industrial, mining, and agro-industrial sectors. At the same time, emphasis was placed on intensifying Apex-Brasil’s interaction with Kazakhstani counterparts (Kazakh Invest, Kaztrade, etc.) within the framework of upcoming visits and events.In turn, the interlocutor highly appreciated the prospects for expanding bilateral trade, economic, and investment cooperation and expressed her readiness to provide every possible assistance in this work, including the organization of joint economic events.For reference: ApexBrasil (the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency) was established in 2003 and works to promote Brazilian products and services abroad and attract foreign investment into strategic sectors. The agency supports companies in entering international markets and organizes trade missions.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brazil/press/news/details/1183615?lang=kk

Vice Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Birzhanov will hold a meeting with residents of the Akmola Region.March 18, 202611:30 AMKokshetau, 2/5 Nazarbayev Avenue, Assembly of the Peoples of KazakhstanResidents of the region will be able to ask questions and make suggestions. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1183538?lang=kk

Kazakhstan has adopted a new Constitution following a national referendum on March 15, in which 87.15% of participating voters voted in favor, according to the Central Referendum Commission.A total of 12,482,613 citizens were eligible to vote, with 9,127,192 people casting ballots, resulting in a turnout of 73.12%.Among those who voted, 7,954,667 supported the proposal, while 898,099 voted against it. A further 146,558 ballots were declared invalid.The commission confirmed that the referendum is valid, as more than half of eligible voters participated.The new Constitution is considered adopted, as it received majority support from voters in more than two-thirds of the regions, cities of national significance, and the capital, based on protocols submitted by territorial referendum commissions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-geneva/press/news/details/1183541?lang=kk

International observers noted relatively high voter turnout and reported no major violations that could affect the outcome of Kazakhstan’s constitutional referendum on March 15.The Central Election Commission accredited 359 observers from 11 international organizations and 38 foreign countries. Representatives of several observation missions shared their assessments after visiting polling stations nationwide.Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)According to SCO Deputy Secretary-General Oleg Kopylov, voting was well organized, and polling stations were fully prepared.“We visited several polling stations in Astana and the Akmola Region. The process was organized at a high level, and all necessary conditions were created for citizens to vote, including for people with disabilities and residents of remote areas,” he said.Kopylov noted the positive atmosphere at polling stations and the active participation of voters.“We saw people coming to vote with their families, children; and citizens showed strong interest in the process. From our point of view, this contributes to strengthening democratic principles and the rule of law in Kazakhstan. At the same time, only the citizens of the country determine the legitimacy of the referendum, not international observers,” he said.The observers had the opportunity to observe the voting and speak with voters and officials at the polling stations.Aleksei Chepa, first deputy chairman of the Russian State Duma Committee on International Affairs, said voters appeared engaged in the process.“Today is an important milestone in Kazakhstan’s history, and people clearly understand this. We spoke with voters, and many said they see the referendum as a new step toward the country’s development,” he said.Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic Speaking Countries (TURKPA)Ramil Hasan, TURKPA Secretary-General, noted that the organization deployed 23 observers working in Astana, Almaty and Turkistan.“In these three cities, we visited 45 polling stations. We did not observe violations of international standards or Kazakhstan’s election legislation. Citizens were actively participating and expressing their will freely,” Hasan said.Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA)Ambassador Mutaz Faleh Saleh, CICA expert, highlighted that the referendum was conducted in an orderly and transparent manner.“Based on my observations, the voting process was organized in accordance with the legal framework. Procedures were followed, and citizens were able to freely express their will,” he said.Ambassador Ismat Jahan, another CICA member, echoed her colleague’s view, noting the calm and well-organized environment at polling stations.“I observed the process at three polling stations. Everything was well organized, and voting took place in a peaceful atmosphere. It was impressive to see families coming together, including children accompanying older relatives, which shows the importance people attach to exercising their political rights,” she said.Jahan added that polling stations were accessible, including for voters with disabilities.“I saw that special booths were designated for persons with disabilities, including wheelchair users. This shows that efforts were made to ensure that everyone could exercise their right to vote,” she said.She also commended the referendum commission for the preparation and organization of the voting process.Organization of Turkic States (OTS)Omer Kocaman, OTS Deputy Secretary-General, noted thorough preparation carried out ahead of the referendum, pointing out that information about the proposed constitutional changes had been provided in advance and described the overall process as transparent.“Kazakhstan is one of the strongest states in the Turkic world and plays an important role in the region. The new constitution opens new opportunities for development. We are pleased to witness this process,” Kocaman said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-geneva/press/news/details/1183542?lang=kk