Luxembourg, May 26, 2026 — A concert by the State Philharmonic of the Kyzylorda Region took place in Luxembourg as part of the cultural initiative Shanyraq Fest Luxembourg.The event was organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Belgium and Luxembourg with the support of the Akimat of the Kyzylorda Region and ERG.The evening brought together representatives of Luxembourg’s public institutions, members of the diplomatic corps, business and cultural communities, as well as Kazakh compatriots and students residing in Luxembourg.Ambassador of Kazakhstan Roman Vassilenko addressed the audience with welcoming remarks.In his speech, the Kazakh diplomat noted that culture and music remain a universal language of mutual understanding and an important element of international dialogue. He stressed that such events help nations gain a deeper appreciation of one another through art, history, and traditions.The concert showcased the rich diversity of Kazakh musical and folk heritage. Performances were given by the Aqmeshit folklore ensemble, the Ai Aru dance ensemble, soloists of the Kyzylorda Regional Philharmonic, performers of traditional music, and zhyrau singers.The audience responded especially warmly to compositions inspired by the heritage of the Great Steppe, as well as to elements of kui tartys and the art of zhyrau, reflecting the depth and distinctiveness of Kazakh culture.The concert concluded with a joint performance of the song “Atameken”, warmly received by the audience and serving as a memorable finale to the evening of Kazakh culture in Luxembourg.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brussels/press/news/details/1229127?lang=ru

New York, 26 May 2026 – First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Ashikbayev took part in a high-level open debate of the United Nations Security Council, held under the presidency of China, on «Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the Charter of the United Nations and Strengthening the International System with the United Nations at its Centre».In his statement, the representative of Kazakhstan noted that the debate was taking place against the backdrop of growing uncertainty, the erosion of international law and the selective application of legal norms. In this regard, he underscored the full support of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.Tokayev for the central role of the United Nations, as well as his call on world leaders to approach issues of international peace and security with a strong sense of responsibility.The Kazakh side emphasized that the United Nations remains an indispensable mechanism for ensuring sustainable peace and development. In this context, Kazakhstan’s efforts to strengthen regional confidence-building and mutually beneficial cooperation in Central Asia, facilitate peace processes, promote nuclear disarmament and interreligious dialogue, and contribute to United Nations peacekeeping activities were highlighted.Particular attention was paid to the need to reform the United Nations, including by adapting the Security Council to contemporary realities. Kazakhstan stands for broader representation of developing countries and middle powers, as well as for an evolutionary approach to reform aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of the United Nations and its ability to meet the expectations of Member States.In the context of global challenges, reference was made to the initiative of the Head of State to establish an International Water Organization with a view to overcoming duplication among existing mechanisms and enhancing the effectiveness of the United Nations water mandate. Kazakhstan’s initiatives to establish a Global Coalition on Primary Health Care and an International Agency for Biological Safety were also mentioned.The First Deputy Minister reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s readiness to continue working with all Member States to advance multilateral cooperation in a qualitative manner and to further strengthen the principles of the Charter of the United Nations.Also on the sidelines of the UN Security Council meeting, the Kazakh diplomat held meetings with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev to discuss prospects for developing bilateral cooperation and key areas of interaction on multilateral platforms.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1229122?lang=ru

Tokyo, May 27, 2026 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Japan Yerlan Baudarbek-Kozhatayev held a meeting with Minoru Kiuchi, Japan’s Minister for Growth Strategy, as well as Economic and Fiscal Policy.The Minister noted that Kazakhstan currently holds a central place in Japan’s foreign policy agenda and is regarded by Tokyo as one of its key economic partners, playing an important role in ensuring sustainable economic development and the diversification of global supply chains.He particularly emphasized the importance of the agreements and commercial documents signed during the first official visit of President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Japan in 2025, describing them as a solid foundation for elevating bilateral cooperation to a qualitatively new level.Minoru Kiuchi, who is also a member of the Japan’s Parliamentary Friendship League with Kazakhstan, referred to Kazakhstan as an “energy giant” that plays a significant role in ensuring global energy security. He expressed Japan’s interest in further expanding cooperation in the fields of energy, critical minerals, green transformation, and high technologies.On his part, Ambassador Yerlan Baudarbek-Kozhatayev briefed the Japanese minister on the measures being implemented in Kazakhstan to ensure economic growth and enhance the competitiveness of the national economy. Particular attention was paid to the implementation of large-scale infrastructure and industrial projects aimed at strengthening Kazakhstan’s role as a key transit and investment hub of Eurasia.At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their mutual commitment to further strengthening the strategic economic partnership between Kazakhstan and Japan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-tokyo/press/news/details/1229117?lang=ru

Brasília, May 26, 2026 – A joint meeting was held at the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs between Kazakhstan’s Ambassador Bolat Nussupov, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador Rashad Navruz, and the Director of the Department of Comercial Promotion and Investments at the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Alex Giacomelli.The main focus of the talks was the presentation of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor (TMTM, Middle Corridor), as well as cooperation on the joint use of this trade route to increase the flow of goods from Brazil to the Central Asian and South Caucasus regions, and back to South America. The Ambassador of Kazakhstan, in turn, briefed his counterpart on the results of the official visit by Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira to Astana on May 11 of this year. In particular, he discussed the agreements reached to increase mutual trade between Kazakhstan and Brazil to $1 billion and to actively utilize the potential of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor in this process.Following the talks, an agreement was reached to organize an expanded presentation of the TMTM at ApexBrasil, the Brazilian agency for export development and investment promotion.For reference: ApexBrasil is Brazil’s official government agency established to promote Brazilian goods and services in international markets and to support foreign investment. On May 11, 2026, during the official visit of Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira to Astana, a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation was signed between JSC “National Company ‘KAZAKH INVEST’” and the Brazilian agency “APEX BRASIL.”Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brazil/press/news/details/1229118?lang=ru

On May 26, a meeting dedicated to the implementation of the Goods Delivery Expectation Confirmation System (GDECS) in the Russian Federation was held at the Eurasian Economic Commission. The discussion was initiated by the Kazakh side. The event was attended by representatives of government bodies, businesses, and industry associations of the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union. In total, more than 100 representatives from various economic sectors participated in the discussion.During the meeting, representatives of the Federal Tax Service and the Federal Customs Service of the Russian Federation provided clarifications on the approaches and procedures for applying the new system, and also answered participants' questions related to practical aspects of delivering goods to the territory of the Russian Federation.GDECS is a national system for confirming the expectation of goods delivery, being introduced in the Russian Federation for the movement of goods from EAEU member states. The system provides for preliminary registration of the delivery, issuance of a document on the upcoming delivery of goods (DUDG), payment of a security deposit for indirect taxes, and obtaining a QR code confirming the presence of the necessary information in the system.GDECS was introduced by Federal Law of the Russian Federation No. 101-FZ dated April 17, 2026 "On the National System for Confirming the Expectation of Goods Delivery," as well as accompanying amendments to the tax legislation of the Russian Federation. Starting April 1, 2026, the system is applied in a pilot mode, and from June 1, 2026, a transition to mandatory application is envisaged.According to information from the Russian side, the implementation of the system is aimed at increasing the transparency of trade turnover, ensuring the full payment of indirect taxes, and enhancing the traceability of goods at all stages of their circulation. At the same time, key control procedures are shifted to the stage before border crossing. During the discussion, business representatives raised questions regarding the system registration procedure, document processing timelines, specifics of applying security deposits, and the potential impact of the new requirements on logistics and delivery times. Relevant clarifications were provided to the participants on the issues raised.It was separately noted that the Federal Customs Service of the Russian Federation envisions a phased and maximally soft approach to applying the new requirements. In particular, mobile groups have been established at 30 checkpoints on the Kazakh-Russian route and at 11 sections of the Belarusian-Russian border to support the system's implementation, where consulting and practical support for foreign economic activity participants will be provided.Given the significant volume of mutual trade between Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation, the functioning of GDECS is of great importance for a wide range of market participants. According to the results of 2025, the volume of Kazakhstan's exports to the Russian Federation amounted to approximately 8.1 billion US dollars. A substantial part of the deliveries is carried out by road transport, which is directly subject to the new system.The meeting participants emphasized the importance of continuing an open dialogue between government bodies and the business community to ensure the timely adaptation of foreign economic activity participants to the new conditions of mutual trade within the EAEU.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1229119?lang=ru