Davos, SwitzerlandPresident Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed the Charter of the Board of Peace, initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump.Alongside the President of Kazakhstan, leaders and high-level representatives from 18 countries also participated in the signing ceremony. https://akorda.kz/en/president-tokayev-signs-the-board-of-peace-charter-220445 Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-nairobi/press/news/details/1146332?lang=kk

Nairobi, 22 January 2026 – The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Kenya Barlybay Sadykov held a meeting with President of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Dr. Eric Rutto.During the meeting, issues of expanding trade turnover and using Kazakhstan as a gateway for Kenyan goods to Central Asia were discussed in detail.In particular, the parties discussed leveraging Kazakhstan’s transit and transport potential to facilitate the entry of Kenyan businesses into the EAEU and Central Asian markets. Furthermore, cooperation in tourism and sports, the export of hydrocarbons, information technology, space exploration, and Kazakh grain supplies were also key topics of discussion. The parties explored mutually beneficial collaboration between the financial institutions of both countries.Dr. Erick Rutto highly commended the strengthening bilateral relations, stating that Kenya views Kazakhstan as a strategic hub for expansion into the Eurasian market. He expressed strong interest in increasing direct exports of tea, coffee, flowers, and avocados to Kazakhstan.Additionally, the Kenyan side reaffirmed its commitment to providing maximum support to Kazakh companies planning to enter the Kenyan market and emphasized the critical importance of establishing direct B2B contacts.As a result of the meeting, an agreement was reached to intensify collaboration between the KNCCI and the business community of the Republic of Kazakhstan. This will include organizing joint business forums, exchanging trade delegations in 2026, and holding specialized workshops. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-nairobi/press/news/details/1146335?lang=kk

Montreal, 21 January 2025. The Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Mr. Timur Tlegenov took part in the official reception hosted by the Mayor of Montreal in honour of the Montreal diplomatic corps.In her remarks, the Mayor of Montreal, Ms. Soraya Martinez Ferrada, expressed her appreciation to members of the foreign diplomatic corps in Montreal and noted their contribution to the development of the city.On the margins of the reception, a brief meeting took place between the Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan to ICAO Mr. Timur Tlegenov and the Mayor of Montreal Ms. Soraya Martinez Ferrada, during which issues of cooperation between the Permanent Representation of Kazakhstan and the City of Montreal were discussed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kazakhstanicao/press/news/details/1146337?lang=kk

Addis Ababa, January 22, 2026 – The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the African Union, Zhalgas Adilbayev, held a meeting with the Vice-President of the Pan-African Parliament and Member of the National Assembly of Ethiopia, Dr. Ashebir Gayo.The primary focus of the talks was the strengthening of inter-parliamentary ties and briefing the representative of the Pan-African Parliament’s legislative body on the outcomes of the 5th meeting of the National Kurultai (National Congress), held in Kazakhstan on January 20 under the chairmanship of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.During the meeting, the Kazakh diplomat provided a detailed briefing on the President’s key initiatives announced at the Kurultai. Special emphasis was placed on the Head of State’s initiative for Kazakhstan’s transition to a new political model. This model includes the transformation of the legislative branch, the establishment of the office of Vice-President, the strengthening of national and civic identity, and the large-scale integration of digital technologies and Artificial Intelligence into the public administration architecture."Kazakhstan is undergoing a stage of profound institutional transformation. The decisions adopted at the Kurultai on January 20 lay the foundation for a new political architecture that will make our state more efficient and resilient," the Ambassador noted during the conversation.Dr. Gayo expressed high interest in Kazakhstan’s experience in implementing reforms. He emphasized that he shares a warm connection with Kazakhstan, rooted in his student years spent in Almaty.The Vice-President also noted that for many African nations on the path of democratic transformation, Kazakhstan’s example of systemic political modernization while maintaining stability is highly relevant. Dr. Gayo further stated that he closely follows Kazakhstan’s development, highlighting the significant successes achieved by the leadership in modernizing the country while simultaneously strengthening friendly and constructive relations with neighboring states and international partners.Furthermore, the parties discussed cooperation within international platforms and the prospects for further developing trade, economic, and investment cooperation. They agreed to continue joint efforts to elevate bilateral relations between Astana and Addis Ababa to a qualitatively new level of mutually beneficial partnership.At the conclusion of the meeting, Dr. Gayo wished the people of Kazakhstan success in the upcoming national referendum on constitutional amendments, noting that "Just Kazakhstan" is becoming an important benchmark for stable development in Eurasia.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-addis-ababa/press/news/details/1146317?lang=kk

On 16 January 2026, a meeting was held between the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan, B. Atamkulov, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, B. Saidov.The parties reviewed the outcomes of the recent state visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, K. Tokayev, to the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as plans for the implementation of the agreements reached and the execution of instructions adopted following the visit.Ambassador B.Atamkulov emphasized the importance of the decisions adopted at the second meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan on the establishment of the Council of Heads of Regions, as well as the creation of working groups on rare earth metals and forecasting of transboundary rivers.Particular attention was paid to the schedule of events for the current year, including contacts at the highest and high levels, as well as the planned meetings of joint intergovernmental and sectoral cooperation mechanisms.At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their mutual commitment to further deepening the strategic partnership and alliance between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-tashkent/press/news/details/1146324?lang=kk