On January 22, 2026, in Davos, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the Charter of the Peace Council, established on the initiative of US President Donald Trump. Along with the President of Kazakhstan, the signing ceremony was attended by leaders and representatives of 18 countries. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was one of the first to receive an official invitation from Donald Trump to join the newly created World Gas Council, and Kazakhstan was invited to become one of the founding states.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-minsk/press/news/details/1150177?lang=kk

Riyadh, January 28, 2026 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Madiyar Menilbekov held a meeting with the Chairman of the Riyadh Chamber and Group Chief Executive Officer of Obeikan Investment Group, Abdallah Al-Obeikan.During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for strengthening trade and economic cooperation between the business communities of Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia.Madiyar Menilbekov highlighted Kazakhstan’s favorable investment climate, government measures aimed at supporting foreign investors, and the country’s potential as a regional hub for accessing the markets of Central Asia and Eurasia.In turn, Abdallah Al-Obeikan expressed his readiness to facilitate the establishment of direct contacts between entrepreneurs of the two countries and to support initiatives aimed at organizing business missions and joint events.Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue working contacts and outlined further steps to promote mutually beneficial partnership.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riyadh/press/news/details/1150178?lang=kk

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yermek Kosherbayev, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel, Gideon Sa’ar, took part in a solemn ceremony in Astana dedicated to the International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The commemorative date was established by a United Nations General Assembly resolution in 2005 and is observed worldwide in memory of the victims of Nazism.The event brought together representatives of diplomatic missions, government agencies, religious communities, international organizations, and civil society. The ceremony was organized by the Embassy of Israel, the Embassy of Germany, and the International Center for Interfaith and Interreligious Dialogue, highlighting the importance of international cooperation in preserving historical memory.In his address, Minister Kosherbayev delivered a special message from the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, emphasizing that remembrance of the millions who perished during the Holocaust is a shared moral responsibility of humanity. He reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to the principles of tolerance, mutual respect, and the protection of human dignity.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-geneva/press/news/details/1150162?lang=kk

On 27 January 2026, a roundtable discussion on the constitutional reforms proposed by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, was held at the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Uzbekistan. The reforms were presented during the V meeting of the National Kurultai of the Republic of Kazakhstan on 20 January 2026, as well as in the recent interview of the Head of State to the newspaper Turkistan.The event was attended by deputies of the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, ambassadors of foreign states and members of diplomatic missions, as well as representatives of analytical centers, experts and journalists.In his address, Ambassador Beybut Atamkulov briefed participants on the key directions of the constitutional reforms and informed about the commencement of the work of the Constitutional Commission. Special attention was paid to the planned transformation toward a unicameral Parliament, the establishment of the People’s Council “Halyk Kenesi,” and the introduction of the position of Vice President.The Ambassador also touched upon Kazakhstan’s foreign policy priorities, emphasizing the role of diplomacy in ensuring regional and global stability. In this context, Kazakhstan’s accession to the Abraham Accords and the recent establishment of the Peace Council were noted as important steps toward expanding dialogue and strengthening trust.The roundtable continued with statements by deputies of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, representatives of the diplomatic corps and the expert community. Their comprehensive assessments and practical considerations contributed to the constructive nature of the discussion.Participants positively assessed the proposed innovations, highlighting the масштабность of the reforms presented by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and their impact not only on the modernization of Kazakhstan’s political system, but also on shaping a long-term development trajectory for the entire Central Asian region. Deputies and experts expressed strong interest in closely monitoring the implementation of the reforms, noting their systemic nature and relevance under current conditions.From the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis, substantive assessments and comments were presented by Deputies Dilorom Fayziyeva and Ilkhom Abdullaev.From the academic and expert community, remarks were delivered by Rector of the University of Journalism and Mass Communications Sherzodkhon Kudratkhodja, First Deputy Director of the Institute for Strategic and Interregional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Akramjon Nematov, Deputy Director of the International Institute of Central Asia Sherzod Fayziyev, and Deputy Head of the Republican Center for the Study of Public Opinion “Ijtimoiy Fikr” Mansur Seitov.On behalf of the diplomatic corps, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Uzbekistan, Huseyn Guliyev, shared his views on the regional agenda in the context of the announced reforms.Following the presentations, a lively discussion took place, with active participation by well-known experts Ravshan Nazarov and Bakhtiyor Ergashev.In concluding the event, Ambassador Beybut Atamkulov noted the value of Uzbekistan’s experience gained during the constitutional reform of 2023 and expressed confidence that open expert dialogue would contribute to the development of balanced and effective decisions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-tashkent/press/news/details/1150165?lang=kk

В Правительстве под председательством заместителя Премьер-министра – министра национальной экономики Серика Жумангарина состоялось первое заседание Межведомственной рабочей группы по развитию сотрудничества с Афганистаном.Как отметил вице-премьер, рабочая группа создана для обеспечения согласованной и системной работы на афганском направлении. Координация текущих вопросов взаимодействия с афганской стороной возложена на заместителя председателя рабочей группы – Специального представителя Президента РК по Афганистану, Посла по особым поручениям МИД Еркина Тукумова.Серик Жумангарин подчеркнул, что Главой государства поставлены конкретные задачи по развитию транспортных коридоров, торгово-экономического и гуманитарного взаимодействия. При этом текущие темпы требуют усиления межведомственной координации и более глубокой проработки инициатив. Ключевая задача рабочей группы – формирование целостного и системного подхода, а также сокращение избыточных бюрократических процедур. Отмечено, что потенциал сотрудничества с Афганистаном используется не в полной мере. Рабочая группа должна стать единой переговорной площадкой и обеспечить оперативное решение вопросов на исполнительном уровне.В ходе заседания рассмотрены перспективы взаимодействия в сферах транспорта и логистики, энергетики, здравоохранения и образования, а также реализация совместных проектов, включая горно-металлургическую отрасль. Отмечено, что в 2025 году гуманитарная помощь Афганистану оказывалась дважды, а за последние пять лет общий объем поставок составил 6,4 млрд тенге.Вице-министр транспорта Жанибек Тайжанов проинформировал о ходе реализации проекта строительства железной дороги «Тургунди – Герат – Кандагар – Спин-Болдак» через территорию Афганистана (CASA), который реализуется в плановом режиме. Казахстанской стороной разработан и направлен в Министерство энергетики и инфраструктуры ОАЭ проект трехстороннего меморандума, подписание которого планируется в феврале текущего года. Также прорабатывается подписание отдельного меморандума с Министерством железных дорог Пакистана. Пакистанская сторона поддерживает предложенный маршрут.Вице-министр науки и высшего образования Гульзат Кобенова сообщила, что в настоящее время 610 афганских студентов обучаются в 34 вузах Казахстана. В рамках действующего меморандума ежегодно выделяется 30 образовательных грантов, рассматривается возможность увеличения квоты до 60 грантов в год.По итогам заседания Серик Жумангарин поручил обеспечить постоянную работу Межведомственной рабочей группы и проводить ее заседания на регулярной, ежеквартальной основе.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1150167?lang=kk