Minsk, June 9, 2026 – The XXXIII Meeting of the Consultative Council of Heads of Consular Services of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Member States was held.The meeting was attended by representatives of Kazakhstan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Uzbekistan, and the CIS Executive Committee and also by representatives of Armenia and Tajikistan via videoconference. Representatives of Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan participated in the meeting as observers. The Kazakh delegation was headed by Bolat Katkenov, Deputy Director of the Department of Consular Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.During the meeting, participants discussed issues related to the implementation of the provisions of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations of 24 April 1963, exchanged views on the implementation of the Convention on Legal Assistance and Legal Relations in Civil, Family and Criminal Matters of 7 October 2002, as well as other international agreements, including bilateral consular agreements concluded between CIS member states.The parties emphasized the importance of exchanging relevant information between competent authorities on matters related to the mutual recognition of documents issued within the framework of the conventions. The heads of consular services recommended intensifying direct cooperation and interagency interaction through the use of modern communication channels, including between the Ministries of internal affairs of CIS member states.Special attention was paid to the protection of the rights and interests of citizens, including support and assistance to persons temporarily residing, studying, and carrying out labor activities in the territories of CIS member states.At the conclusion of the meeting, the heads of the delegations signed the Protocol and noted that the negotiations had been held in a constructive and substantive atmosphere. They also agreed to continue the regular exchange of information on all areas of consular relations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1237789?lang=ru

Astana, June 9, 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held talks with the Special Envoy of the President of the United States for South and Central Asian Affairs – U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor.During the meeting, the parties discussed a wide range of issues on the bilateral agenda, with particular attention given to the development of economic and investment partnership, cooperation in the fields of innovation and artificial intelligence, education and science. Prospects for cooperation in transport, logistics and critical minerals were also discussed separately.Minister Kosherbayev stressed that Kazakhstan is consistently implementing large-scale constitutional reforms and programs aimed at modernizing the national economy. Astana views Washington as one of its key partners in attracting investment, technological modernization and deepening trade and economic cooperation. In this context, the parties held a substantive discussion on the implementation of agreements reached between President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of the United States Donald Trump during their meeting at the White House in November 2025.The Kazakh Foreign Minister also expressed gratitude to the U.S. side for its high-level participation in the upcoming C5+1 Critical Minerals Dialogue. In addition, the parties noted the importance of the planned roundtable involving business delegations from the United States and Central Asian countries, which is expected to provide additional impetus to expanding trade and economic cooperation.For his part, Ambassador Gor thanked the Kazakh side for its hospitality and reaffirmed the importance of maintaining active dialogue and practical cooperation across the full spectrum of bilateral and regional issues.Following the talks, the parties reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the enhanced strategic partnership.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1237730?lang=ru

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New York, 28 May 2026 – First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Ashikbayev took part in the meeting of the Group of Friends of Global Governance under the theme “Reforming and Improving Global Governance: Jointly Responding to Global Challenges” held under the chairmanship of Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi at UN Headquarters.In his remarks First Deputy Foreign Minister Yerzhan Ashikbayev reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to strengthening multilateral cooperation, upholding the central coordinating role of the UN, and promoting a more just, inclusive, and balanced system of global governance. The Kazakh delegation placed particular emphasis on the need to bridge the global digital divide, expand equitable access to emerging technologies and strengthen international cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence.In this regard, Kazakhstan presented a number of initiatives being advanced in Almaty, including the establishment of the Asia-Pacific Digital Solutions Centre for Sustainable Development under the auspices of UN ESCAP, as well as the UN Regional Centre for the SDGs for Central Asia and Afghanistan.The relevance of the initiative put forward by President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to establish an International Water Organization under the auspices of the UN was also underscored.Following the meeting, participating countries adopted a joint communiqué reaffirming their commitment to multilateralism, international law and the central role of the UN in the system of global governance.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1230295?lang=ru

Republican command-staff exercises "Fire - 2026" were held in the region. The akim of Kostanay region, Kumar Aksakalov, participated in the large-scale event.To prevent and avert large forest fires in the region, work is underway to strengthen and update the material and technical base. 51 fire trucks, 86 tractors, 36 forest fire complexes, 26 patrol vehicles, 16 units of trailer equipment, and 2 trailer firefighting modules have been purchased. The work to equip forestry institutions with modern specialized equipment and communication means will continue."This year, under the 'Village Rescuers' program, it is planned to open 18 new fire posts and modernize 12 existing posts. This will ensure the safety of 75 settlements with a population of over 34 thousand people," noted the head of the region.The conducted exercises contribute to improving the efficiency of the early fire detection system, enhancing space monitoring and patrolling of forest-steppe territories, as well as expanding capabilities to eliminate fire outbreaks in the first hours of their occurrence.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1230544?lang=ru

Moscow, 29 May 2026 - The latest interagency bilateral consultations between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation on ensuring biological security were held.During the consultations, the sides exchanged up-to-date information on the current situation in the field of biological security at the regional and global levels, and also discussed prospects for further development of cooperation in bilateral, regional, and multilateral formats.Particular attention was paid to cooperation in the context of promoting the initiative of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to establish an International Agency for Biological Security.The parties confirmed their mutual interest in expanding cooperation in the areas of scientific exchange, training of specialized personnel, as well as conducting joint activities to monitor the epidemiological situation in border areas.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1230995?lang=ru

Astana, 29th of May 2026 – Within the framework of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement the 23rd meeting of the Cooperation Committee in Political Configuration was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov and from the European side Deputy Managing Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia of the European External Action Service Аudrone Perkauskiene.The parties held detailed exchange of views on the dynamics of political reforms in Kazakhstan, as well as dialogue in the areas of effective public administration, judicial reform and the rule of law.Special attention was paid to trade and economic cooperation, including the implementation of the Global Gateway initiative. Kazakhstan and the European Union identified strategic priorities for further strengthening partnership in such areas as enhancing transport and logistics connectivity, green energy, environmental protection, supplies of critical raw materials, and expanding the export potential of Kazakhstan.The importance of strengthening academic mobility and cooperation between research institutions under the Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe programmes was also highlighted.“The EU remains Kazakhstan’s largest trading and investment partner. Last year, our mutual trade reached 45 billion US dollars. Between 2005 and 2025, the European capital inflow has exceeded 200 billion dollars. Currently, more than 4,000 European companies are successfully operating in our country. We highly value the growing interest of European businesses in Kazakhstan and our region as a reliable partner and strategic transit hub connecting Europe and Asia”, noted Deputy Minister Issetov.For her part, Аudrone Perkauskiene highly commended the current dynamics of the strategic partnership with Kazakhstan, noting the European Union is eager to deepen cooperation across all directions and joining efforts to tackle common international challenges.A separate item on the agenda was devoted to discussing prospects for facilitating the visa regime for citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The parties noted the importance of intensifying dialogue and further advancing cooperation in the consular and visa sphere.Following the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening the partnership between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the European Union across the entire spectrum of bilateral cooperation.The dialogue platform serves as an active mechanism for discussing the current cooperation agenda and aligning positions between Kazakhstan and the European Union on a wide range of issues involving sectoral government agencies. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1231015?lang=ru

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An official presentation of the new direct flight on the Warsaw - Almaty - Warsaw route to be operated by LOT Polish Airlines was held at Warsaw Chopin Frederic International Airport.The event brought together representatives of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Warsaw, government bodies, the business cricles, and the tourism sector, as well as the management of LOT Polish Airlines.Speaking at the ceremony, a representative of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Poland emphasized that the launch of the new route would be an important step toward further strengthening Kazakh–Polish cooperation. Direct air connection will create additional opportunities for expanding trade, economic, cultural, humanitarian and tourism ties, as well as enhancing people-to-people contacts the two countries.It was noted that since 2017, LOT Polish Airlines has been successfully operating direct flights between Astana and Warsaw, ensuring air connectivity between Kazakhstan and Poland. The launch of the flight to Almaty – the largest financial, cultural, and tourism center of Kazakhstan – marks a new stage in the development of transport connectivity between Central Asia and Europe. The new route also aligns with Kazakhstan’s strategic course aimed at developing international transport connectivity and strengthening the country’s role as a key aviation and transit hub of Eurasia.Participants of the event expressed confidence that the new route will contribute to the growth of passenger traffic, the expansion of business contacts, and the further development of bilateral cooperation.Flights on the Warsaw – Almaty route will be operated four times a week using Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1231542?lang=ru

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Work continues in the Kostanay region to develop digital infrastructure and provide residents with quality communication services. At the beginning of the year, a memorandum of cooperation was signed between the regional administration and the telecommunications operator Tele2/Altel – Mobile Telecom-Service LLP, aimed at improving the quality of mobile internet and communication in the region.As part of the agreement, it is planned to install more than 60 new base stations by the end of the current year. The project covers single-industry towns, district centers, and remote settlements in the region.The first facilities have already been commissioned in the cities of Lisakovsk and Rudny. The new base stations will improve the quality of mobile communication and increase internet access speeds.In Lisakovsk, the installation of six more base stations is planned to strengthen the existing network. Two stations have already been launched in the first phase. This will improve communication quality both within the city limits and in the territory of cottage communities.Simultaneously, the city is modernizing its telecommunications infrastructure, developing fiber-optic networks, expanding the video surveillance system, and implementing modern digital solutions.The development of the communication network is also continuing in Rudny. It is planned to add 14 more facilities to the existing 37 base stations. The first of these has already been commissioned. The implementation of the project will provide quality communication to new residential neighborhoods, industrial zones, and areas with insufficient signal levels.The memorandum provides for the phased introduction of 4G and 5G technologies in the cities and settlements of the region. Furthermore, the construction of base stations creates additional opportunities for developing engineering infrastructure, installing lighting and video surveillance systems.According to the telecommunications operator, the launch of new facilities will increase internet accessibility for the population, reduce the load on existing networks, and ensure the stable operation of mobile communication.The implementation of the project is part of comprehensive work to develop digitalization, modernize telecommunications infrastructure, and improve the quality of life for residents of the Kostanay region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1232248?lang=ru

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Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Gabidulla Ospankulov held a meeting with Deputy Chairman of the Board of Xinfa Group Zhao Tingyun.During the meeting, the parties discussed the implementation of a project to build an industrial park in the Pavlodar region. The planned investment volume is estimated at $15 billion, while the project is expected to create 10,000 jobs.During the talks, Gabidulla Ospankulov presented information on government support measures, tax incentives, and the advantages of the country's investment climate.Xinfa Group representatives noted that the industrial park will specialize in bauxite processing, aluminum production, electrolytic copper, soda ash, carbon materials, fluorochemicals, and environmentally friendly building materials. In addition, the development of projects in the fields of thermal power plant (GRES), coal chemistry, and energy infrastructure is being considered.The participants confirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening cooperation and highlighted the strong potential of the industrial park investment project in the Pavlodar Region.Xinfa Group is a modern, large industrial holding encompassing such industries as power generation, heat supply, alumina production, electrolytic aluminum, deep aluminum processing, polyvinyl chloride, caustic soda, and environmentally friendly building materials, as well as modern agriculture.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1232426?lang=ru

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Under the chairmanship of the region's akim, Kumar Aksakalov, a meeting of the regional akimat was held, dedicated to the results of the socio-economic development of the region for January–April 2026 and the tasks for the remainder of the year.According to the results of the first four months of 2026, positive results have been achieved in all basic sectors of the region's economy."The volume of freight and passenger transportation increased by 11.1%, trade volume — by 8.5%, construction works — by 4.8%, industrial production — by 2.5%, agriculture — by 2.4%, investments — by 1.2%. In particular, the volume of private investments increased by 10.6%. The commissioning of housing has been maintained at last year's level," noted the region's akim, Kumar Aksakalov.Manufacturing enterprises are operating stably. The production volume in this sector increased by 7.9% compared to the same period in 2025.Within the framework of preferential lending for spring field work, 173 billion tenge will be allocated to the region, which is 1.4 times more than last year's figure.Agricultural producers in the region received preferential loans under the "Ken Dala 2" program amounting to 86.5 billion tenge. Compared to last year, the volume of financing has increased by 1.5 times.Under the forward purchase program of the Food Corporation, 16 billion tenge has been allocated, which is three times the level of last year."Representatives of the agricultural sector are especially pleased with the abundant precipitation that fell last week. In the territory of LLP 'Frunzenskoye' in Denisovsky district, 60 mm of precipitation fell; in LLP 'Grand' in Fedorovsky district — 44 mm; in LLP 'Olzha Ryazhskoye' in Uzunkolsky district — 20 mm; and in LLP 'PKF 'Kairat' in Kamystinsky district — 15 mm. It is expected that the moisture reserves will be sufficient for the next few weeks," emphasized the head of the region.The work of veterinary services has been strengthened. This year, 5.6 billion tenge has been allocated from the state budget for these purposes. With these funds, 122 veterinary points and 78 animal burial grounds will be built.Furthermore, this year, 1034 apartments will be purchased in 16 cities and districts of the region to provide to citizens from socially vulnerable categories who are on the housing waiting list. Over 18 billion tenge has been allocated for these purposes.For comparison, last year 548 apartments were provided at a cost of 10.4 billion tenge. Thus, the indicator has increased almost twofold.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1233039?lang=ru

During a working trip to Altynsarin district, Akim of Kostanay Region Kumar Aksakalov reviewed the progress of implementing major investment projects in the agro-industrial complex.During the visit, the head of the region inspected the facilities of investment projects in the dairy farming sector, reviewed the progress of spring field work, and met with agricultural producers of the district.«The Head of State has set a task to increase the share of processed products in the agro-industrial complex to 70 percent within three years. To ensure food security, we must increase our own production», – noted the regional akim.For this purpose, last year, 7 modern dairy farms with a total capacity of 46 thousand tons were commissioned. Currently, the construction of another 6 similar farms with a total capacity of 34 thousand tons is ongoing, 5 of which will be launched this year.The total investment in the projects amounted to 49.3 billion tenge. This has created more than 220 new jobs, with another 210 jobs planned to be opened in the near future.It should be noted that 4 out of the 13 dairy farms being implemented in the region are located precisely in Altynsarin district.To date, the farms of peasant farms «Tapayev T.B.» and «Akhmetov T.B.» have been commissioned. The dairy farms of the peasant farm «Kuanyshbayev K.M.» and LLP «Dukas» are under construction.The first site visited was the under-construction dairy farm of LLP «Dukas 2020» in the village of Obagan. The total project cost is 3 billion 270 million tenge. Of this, 300 million tenge are the enterprise's own funds, and 2 billion 970 million tenge are borrowed funds from JSC «SPK «Tobol». The project involves keeping 400 head of Simmental cattle. After commissioning, it is planned to produce 3,200 tons of milk annually and create 25 new jobs.The next site was the dairy farm of the peasant farm «Akhmetov T.B.», located near the village of Bolshaya Churakovka. The total project cost exceeds 3.6 billion tenge. Of this, 386 million tenge are the farm's own funds, 3 billion tenge are borrowed funds from JSC «SPK «Tobol», and another 232.8 million tenge were attracted through second-tier banks. The project involves creating a farm for 400 head of dairy herd with the purchase of Holstein-Friesian cattle. The planned production volume is 2,500 tons of milk per year. The enterprise will create 26 new jobs.Another major project is the construction of the dairy farm of the peasant farm «Kuanyshbayev K.M.» in the village of Novoalekseyevka. The total project cost exceeds 3.1 billion tenge. Of this, 311 million tenge are the farm's own funds, and 2.8 billion tenge are borrowed funds from JSC «SPK „Tobol“». The farm is designed for 400 head of Simmental cattle. The design capacity will allow producing up to 2,800 tons of milk per year. Additionally, 26 new jobs will be created. According to the head of the peasant farm, Gulnara Kuanyshbaeyeva, the completion of construction work is scheduled for early 2027.«After all 13 dairy farms in the region reach their design capacity, milk production in organized farms will increase almost twofold – from 85 thousand to 165 thousand tons. Furthermore, the load on milk processing enterprises will increase from 75 to 86 percent», – emphasized Kumar Aksakalov.In Altynsarin district, after the launch of all four dairy farms and their reaching design capacity, milk production volume will increase from 6.7 thousand to 19.3 thousand tons per year, or by 2.9 times. This will give an additional impetus to the development of agriculture, ensure stable food supply for the population, and strengthen the region's economy.During the working trip, the head of the region also visited the sown areas of LLP «Olzha Belyaevka», where he reviewed the progress of spring field work. Akim of Altynsarin district Arnur Sartov reported on the current situation in crop production, the provision of agricultural producers with material and technical resources, and the progress of the sowing campaign.Additionally, the regional akim was presented with information on the implementation of the republican environmental program «Taza Kazakhstan».Summing up the trip, Kumar Aksakalov noted that the development of dairy farming remains one of the priority areas of the region's agro-industrial complex. In particular, the launch of modern dairy farms will increase the production volumes of quality products, create new jobs, and strengthen the region's food security. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1233796?lang=ru

Astana, June 3, 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus Constantinos Kombos within the framework of the first official visit of President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides to Kazakhstan.The sides highlighted historic significance of the visit, which marks a new stage in Kazakh-Cypriot relations and reaffirm the mutual interest in further strengthening political dialogue.During the meeting, the parties reviewed the current state and prospects of cooperation in trade, economic and investment spheres. Particular attention was paid to enhancing business ties, as well as expanding cooperation in digitalization, tourism and education.The foreign ministers also exchanged views on current international issues, reaffirming their commitment to the principles of international law and the UN Charter.The interlocutors welcomed the launch of the first direct flights on the Astana – Larnaca and Almaty – Larnaca routes, noting that this development would contribute to the expansion of tourism, business and people-to-people ties.Following the meeting, the ministers expressed confidence that the implementation of the agreements reached during the talks between President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides, would provide additional impetus to the further development of friendly relations between the two states.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1233833?lang=ru