Vienna, 26 August 2026 – A symbolic walk of 829 steps was held at the United Nations Office at Vienna to mark the International Day against Nuclear Tests, observed annually on 29 August.The international initiative was organized by Dr. Robert Floyd, Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), H.E. Mr. Mukhtar Tileuberdi, Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan to the International Organizations in Vienna, and Rebecca Jovin, Chief of the Vienna Office of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA).The meaning of the 829 steps refers to 29 August (08/29), a date that has become a powerful symbol for many of the determination to reject nuclear testing. On 29 August 1949, the Soviet Union conducted its first nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site. Forty-two years later, on 29 August 1991, Kazakhstan closed the site, where 456 nuclear explosions had been conducted over more than four decades.The Vienna event has launched a series of commemorative events in New York, Geneva and Vienna marking several significant anniversaries: the 35th Anniversary of the closure of the Semipalatinsk Test Site, the 20th Anniversary of the signing of the Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia, and the 30th Anniversary of the opening for signature of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT).The 829 steps in Vienna became a symbol of remembrance and responsibility. They serve as a reminder of the human and environmental cost of nuclear testing while underscoring the need for joint efforts to advance peace and security and build a future free of nuclear tests.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-vienna/press/news/details/1281486?lang=ru

Mouscron, Belgium, August 27, 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Belgium Roman Vassilenko visited the Belgian family-owned Vandeputte Group and held a meeting with Henry-François Vandeputte, owner and purchase manager of the company.During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for expanding supplies of Kazakh linseed to Belgium and the European Union, developing long-term supply chains, and deepening investment and technological cooperation in the agri-food sector.Particular attention was paid to strengthening Kazakhstan’s position as a reliable supplier of linseed to the European market. In 2025, Kazakhstan’s linseed exports to Belgium more than doubled to USD 164.4 million, becoming the largest item of Kazakhstan’s exports to Belgium. Between September 2025 and May 2026, Kazakhstan supplied a record 309,500 tonnes of linseed to Belgium, accounting for 28% of the country’s total linseed exports.The parties also considered opportunities to move from raw-material trade towards deeper industrial cooperation, including the localisation of linseed processing and production of higher value-added products in Kazakhstan, as well as the transfer of Belgian technologies and expertise in linseed oil production.The initiative of JSC NC KazakhInvest to establish cooperation between Vandeputte Group and Kazakhstani companies Harvest Agro, Alem Agro, Olzha Agro and others was discussed separately. Potential cooperation could include a long-term linseed supply chain, improved yields and quality standards, efficient export logistics and, in the longer term, a possible joint venture for linseed processing in Kazakhstan.Roman Vassilenko underlined Kazakhstan’s interest in expanding investment and industrial partnerships with Belgian companies, including in the context of the first ever State Visit of His Majesty King Philippe of the Belgians to Kazakhstan in autumn 2026.Background: Vandeputte Group is a Belgian family-owned company founded in 1887. The Group specializes in linseed processing and the production of linseed oil, oleochemicals, soaps, linseed expellers and detergents, as well as components used in paints, inks, linoleum and wood-protection products. The Group’s two main areas of activity are Vandeputte Huilerie (Oils & Oleochemicals) and Vandeputte Savonnerie (Soap & Detergents). The company processes 120,000 tonnes of linseed annually and maintains the traditional method of mechanical pressing for oil extraction.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brussels/press/news/details/1281479?lang=ru

Amman, 24 August 2026 – The Jordanian Side congratulated Kazakhstan on the successful conduct of the Kurultai elections, noting their well-organized nature and their importance for the country’s further political development.The assessment was made during political consultations between Kazakhstan and Jordan held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.The Kazakh delegation was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan H.E. Mr.Arman Issagaliyev. The consultations were also attended by the Ambassador H.E. Mr.T.Shaldanbay and senior diplomats of the Embassy.On the Jordanian Side, the consultations were attended by Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates H.E. Mr.Daifallah Ali Al-Fayez and Director of the Department of Asia, Oceania and Africa H.E. Mr.Mohammad Abu Wendi.During the talks, the parties noted the strong momentum in bilateral cooperation and held an in-depth discussion on the current state and prospects for the further development of Kazakh-Jordanian relations. Particular attention was paid to the ongoing strengthening of political dialogue, expanding trade, economic and investment cooperation, interaction in agriculture, transport, tourism and air connectivity, consular issues, and further development of the bilateral legal framework. The parties also reviewed cooperation between the two countries within the UN, OIC, IOFS, CICA and other organizations, and exchanged views on current issues on the international agenda, including the situation in the Middle East.Special attention was given to preparations for the High-Level Conference “Humanity in War”, to be held in the Kingdom on 7 December 2026 within the framework of the Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law, co-initiated by a number of countries, including Kazakhstan and Jordan.During the visit, H.E. Mr.A.Issagaliyev also held talks at the Royal Hashemite Court. The parties reviewed the outcomes of the reciprocal visits of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Amman and King Abdullah II to Astana in 2025, discussed the implementation of the agreements reached at the highest level, as well as the upcoming meetings and talks between the leaders of the two countries on the margins of international events scheduled to take place in Astana and Amman later this year.Following the meetings, the parties reaffirmed their mutual interest in steadily strengthening political dialogue and giving Kazakh-Jordanian cooperation a more practical and substantive character.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-amman/press/news/details/1281466?lang=ru

On the correct filling of column 31 of the goods declarationThe Department of State Revenue for the Zhambyl Region draws the attention of participants in foreign economic activity to the need to strictly comply with the requirements for filling out column 31 of the goods declaration “Cargo units and description of goods”.When filling out column 31, it is necessary to provide complete and accurate information about the declared goods, which allows them to be identified and the corresponding ten‑digit HS code of the EAEU can be determined.In the product description, if relevant information is available, it is necessary to indicate its name, manufacturer, trademark, brand, model, article number, technical and commercial characteristics, composition, quantity, units of measurement, and other characteristics necessary for identifying the product, calculating customs duties, and complying with prohibitions and restrictions.Please note: incomplete or incorrect product descriptions may lead to the need to clarify the submitted information, additional requests from customs authorities, delays in customs operations, and may also hinder the correct automated processing of data in the NIP “KEDEN”.In this regard, participants in foreign trade are advised to carefully check the completeness and accuracy of the information declared in column 31 before submitting the declaration.Correct filling of column 31 is an important condition for the efficient and timely completion of customs operations.We ask participants in foreign trade to pay special attention to this issue and ensure that the goods declarations are filled out correctly.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhambyl/press/news/details/1281455?lang=ru

Chisinau, 27 August 2026. Ambassador of Kazakhstan Almat Aidarbekov took part in a solemn flower-laying ceremony held on the occasion of the 35th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Moldova’s Independence.During the ceremony, heads of diplomatic missions accredited to the Republic of Moldova paid tribute to those who contributed to the country’s history and statehood.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-kishinev/press/news/details/1281457?lang=ru