Bishkek, February 13, 2026 – As part of an official visit to Bishkek, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Zheenbek Kulubaev.During the talks, the heads of the foreign ministries discussed a wide range of issues concerning Kazakh-Kyrgyz cooperation.The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan emphasized that thanks to the political will of the heads of state, bilateral relations between the two countries have reached a qualitatively new level of interaction.“Following reciprocal high-level visits, a clear vector for further strengthening the fraternal Kazakh-Kyrgyz relations has been set. On our part, we intend to make every effort to work jointly on the comprehensive development of cooperation between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan in the spirit of enduring friendship and good-neighborliness,” said Minister Kosherbayev.In turn, Minister Kulubaev confirmed the progressive development of allied relations between the two states, based on the principles of brotherhood and good-neighborliness.The parties thoroughly discussed measures for the practical implementation of agreements reached at the highest level in recent years and expressed their readiness to continue promoting closer ties through intergovernmental cooperation.“Kazakh-Kyrgyz relations are rapidly developing. Bilateral trade, economic, and investment cooperation is strengthening year by year, and we intend to comprehensively deepen allied relations with Kyrgyzstan,” Kosherbayev emphasized during the discussion.The head of Kazakhstan’s foreign ministry noted that Kazakhstan firmly holds a place among the top three largest trading partners of Kyrgyzstan. The volume of mutual trade reached 2 billion US dollars, with a goal set to increase this figure to 3 billion. This will be facilitated by the planned diversification of the commodity turnover, further development of interregional links, and the launch of new joint projects, including the establishment of a cross-border Industrial Trade and Logistics Complex, the multiplier effect of which will impact the entire spectrum of Kazakh-Kyrgyz cooperation.Minister Kosherbayev also noted that over the past 20 years, Kazakhstani companies’ investments in the Kyrgyz economy have amounted to 1.4 billion, at the same time, it is in the interest of both countries to expand the sphere of investment cooperation. In this regard, the heads of the foreign ministries, emphasizing the significant potential for cooperation, expressed their readiness to support the development of fruitful collaboration in energy, transport, logistics, and agriculture.A separate point was devoted to prospects for deepening cultural and humanitarian ties, which form the foundation of strong and long-term relations between the two fraternal peoples. The parties expressed satisfaction with the intensity of the events conducted. Last year, the Days of Kazakh Cinema, the 3rd Kazakh-Kyrgyz Youth Forum, and the ceremonial opening of the “Golden Bridge” monument in Bishkek were held in Kyrgyzstan. In Kazakhstan, the premiere of the musical “Jamila,” based on the eponymous story by Chingiz Aitmatov took place. In January of this year, the Days of Kyrgyz Cinema were successfully held in Astana.During the meeting, the ministers also compared notes on current regional and international agenda issues. They confirmed their commitment to close cooperation within the framework of the UN, as well as mutual support in promoting the international initiatives of the two states.In conclusion, the readiness to further strengthen inter-ministerial cooperation, including within the framework of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, was reaffirmed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1161450?lang=kk

The Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament, Maulen Ashimbayev, met with maslikhat deputies, the public, members of ethnocultural associations, and active youth in Almaty. During the events, the main points of the new draft Constitution and the priority tasks of joint work in the framework of the upcoming republican referendum were discussed. Maulen Ashimbayev, addressing the participants of the meeting, noted that the constitutional reform is a consistent continuation of the large-scale modernization initiated by the Head of State. He also noted that this political direction is based on such important principles as justice, the rule of law, and the responsibility of government to society. "On the initiative of our President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, comprehensive modernization is being carried out in all areas. Constitutional reform is a legitimate and consistent continuation of those fundamental changes. By the Decree of the Head of State, the draft new Constitution was submitted to a republican referendum. Thus, on March 15, citizens will make their choice. This is an important step towards democratizing the country's political system. The new Constitution places great emphasis on strengthening statehood, strengthening independence, and improving the quality of life of citizens. Therefore, constitutional reform is based on the principles of law and order, protecting the rights and interests of citizens, caring for the environment, and a sustainable development path," said Maulen Ashimbayev. The Chairman of the Senate also drew attention to the fact that the new draft Constitution creates the legal basis for the implementation of the idea of "A Just Kazakhstan". The document contains priorities that are a solid guarantee for the development of the country's intellectual potential and strengthening the unity of the people. This clearly demonstrates the people-oriented nature of the new Constitution, the clarity of its content, and its role as a society-organizer. "The draft new Constitution is a conscious move away from the inertia of the past and towards a modern state model. One of the conceptual changes in the Constitution is clearly the affirmation of human rights and freedoms as the highest value of the state. In the new Constitution, this very principle becomes the foundation of the state structure system. This means implementing the idea of "A Just Kazakhstan" not at the level of a declaration, but through specific constitutional norms," said the Speaker of the Chamber. Maulen Ashimbayev called the new draft Constitution a historic document, noting that this decision is a transition to a new model of public agreement and a timely response to internal demands and external challenges. He emphasized the importance of advancing constitutional reform from an expert perspective, noting the need to effectively implement these ideas into concrete mechanisms, future laws, and law enforcement practice. "The new Constitution will serve as the basis for the formation of a state and political structure that will ensure the stable, secure and dynamic development of Kazakhstan in the coming years. This step paves the way for the creation of an effective system that can overcome current and future challenges. Now we must focus on strengthening sovereignty, strengthening independence, creating conditions for the powerful development of our country and improving the well-being of citizens. Only then can Kazakhstan take its rightful place in the world economy and politics," said the Chairman of the Senate. During the discussion, experts and representatives of think tanks expressed their suggestions and ideas regarding joint work in the context of the upcoming referendum and exchanged views on topical issues. During the visit, the Chairman of the Senate got acquainted with the material and technical base of the Republican School named after Abai, including the UN office and the activities of the museum in the educational institution. He also met with the staff of the city library and active youth of the metropolis. In addition, the senators visited the office of Yandex Qazaqstan and discussed the issues of further development of digitalization processes in the country.

A special meeting was held on the territory of the "Aina" market in Shymkent to explain the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan. During the meeting, Alfarabi Mynbay, representative of the "Auyl" party of Kazakhstan for the city of Shymkent, spoke and discussed in detail the content of the proposed draft Constitution. He noted that the new edition prioritizes strengthening human rights protection mechanisms, modernizing the public administration system, and expanding citizens' opportunities to participate in socio-political processes. In addition, the speaker emphasized the importance of legal norms related to entrepreneurial activity. According to him, protecting property rights, ensuring the rule of law, and increasing the transparency of government agencies are the main guarantees of sustainable business development. The proposed changes are aimed at creating a reliable and predictable legal environment for entrepreneurs. Market traders and business owners actively participated in the meeting and asked relevant questions regarding the draft Constitution. In particular, a meaningful exchange of views took place on measures to support small and medium-sized businesses, land relations, taxation procedures, and interaction with government agencies. According to the organizers, the main goal of such meetings is to widely explain the content of the draft Constitution to the public and convey the essence of the reform. At the end of the meeting, the participants expressed their support for the new Constitution of our country.

A round table was held at the Peoples' Friendship University named after Academician A. Kuatbekov on the topic "Constitutional reform is a factor of national harmony and unity." The event was attended by the university's management and faculty, and the essence of constitutional reforms, their impact on the development of society, and their role in strengthening national unity and social harmony were widely discussed. Candidate of Sociology Mukhamedkarim Ertayev emphasized the importance of modernizing the legal system in the context of current social transformation. – As society changes, legal norms must also be updated in line with the needs of the times. Today, political, social and cultural processes are developing rapidly. Digitization mechanisms are being introduced into the science and education system. Therefore, the issue of protecting citizens' rights and personal data in the digital space is becoming increasingly relevant. The definition of human rights as the highest value in the draft new Constitution is the need of the hour, - said M. Ertayev. Sadyk Tanirbergenuly, Candidate of Law, also spoke at the meeting, noting that the Preamble to the new draft Constitution reflects the historical path of our people, the values of independence, and the ideas of national unity and social harmony. According to him, this is an important step aimed at raising the spirit of the nation and strengthening peace and stability in society. It was also noted that the new Constitution identifies education, science, and innovation as strategic priorities of state policy. This is a reflection of a systematic approach that links the country's sustainable development with the quality of human capital. During the roundtable, the participants expressed support for the Constitutional reform, emphasizing its historical significance and evaluating it as an important milestone in the period of renewal of Kazakhstan. The meeting concluded with the need to continue work to widely explain the content of the reforms to the public, increase civic engagement, and strengthen national unity.

A round table discussion on the interpretation of the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan was held at the South Kazakhstan Pedagogical University named after O. Zhanibekov on the topic "Constitutional Reform: Public Dialogue and New Initiatives of the President." The event was attended by the university's faculty and staff, who discussed in detail the constitutional changes that will directly affect the future of the country. The meeting was moderated by Barshagul Isabek, a member of the university's Board of Directors and Vice-Rector for Strategic Development and Social Affairs. In his speech, the moderator noted that the essence of the Constitutional reform is not limited to legal changes. According to him, this initiative is aimed at renewing public consciousness, increasing civic responsibility, and forming a new model of public administration. During the roundtable, participants emphasized that the new Constitution is based on protecting the rights and security of citizens, strengthening the balance between the branches of power, and developing democratic institutions. In addition, the fact that the draft Constitution was developed through open public discussion and took into account the proposals received from the people was assessed as one of the main advantages of the reform. According to scientists, the introduction of the directions "Education. Science. Innovation" into the draft Constitution is a strategically important step. This is a fundamental turning point that indicates that the development of the state should rely not on natural resources, but on human capital, an educated and competitive generation. In this regard, it was noted that one of the main tasks is to convey the content and meaning of the Constitution to young people in a broad and understandable manner. Another important direction of the new Constitution is digitalization. For the first time, the adoption of norms for the protection of citizens' rights in the digital environment was assessed as a solution that meets modern requirements. It is aimed at ensuring the security of personal data and strengthening legal protection in the digital space. Akmaral Baidlayeva, senior lecturer at the Department of History of Kazakhstan and Social Sciences, noted in her report that the main feature of the new version of the Constitution is its focus on human rights. – Human rights and freedoms are defined not only in the new Preamble, but also as the semantic core and main priority of the entire Constitution. This clarifies the country's value orientations and paves the way for strengthening the rule of law. In addition, the proposed changes include a number of institutional innovations. In particular, it is planned to move to a unicameral parliamentary model, introduce the position of vice president, as well as create a Constitutional People's Council to strengthen people's representation. These initiatives are aimed at improving the system of public administration and expanding the mechanisms for citizens' participation in power, - said the speaker. The participants emphasized the historical significance of the Constitutional Reform and assessed it as an important step that will usher in a new era in the country's development. At the end of the meeting, it was noted that the roundtable was an open dialogue platform that provided an opportunity to deeply explain the content of the Constitutional reform and discuss the common views of the scientific community. The meeting highlighted that the new Constitution is a solid foundation for building a just, modern, and people-oriented state. The participants also emphasized the special importance of the new Constitution for the fate of the country and expressed their full support for it.