Strasbourg, January 29-30, 2026 – the Bureau of the European Steering Committee for Youth (CDEJ) of the Council of Europe convened at the European Youth Centre. At the meeting, Kazakhstan was represented by Mr.Valikhan Bakhretdinov, President of Kazakhstan-EU Gateway.

During the sessions, the Kazakh delegation presented national achievements in the field of youth policy, with particular emphasis on strengthening youth participation, enhancing civic engagement, and reinforcing institutional support for youth initiatives. Members of the CDEJ Bureau were briefed on Kazakhstan’s progress in advancing youth policy priorities and expressed their readiness to further develop cooperation and joint initiatives.

Kazakhstan reaffirmed its active engagement in major youth-related activities of the Council of Europe, including the follow-up processes linked to the 10th Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth, held in Malta in October 2025. The outcomes of this conference continue to serve as an important framework for strengthening international cooperation, promoting the democratic participation of young people, and advancing strategic youth policy initiatives.

Kazakhstan’s contribution to European youth cooperation was also highlighted within broader youth work development processes, including platforms focused on strengthening democracy, improving the quality of youth work, and defining future priorities for the youth sector.

As part of the ongoing dialogue, an action-oriented approach was outlined to further enhance cooperation between Kazakhstan and the Council of Europe in the field of youth policy. Key areas of cooperation include the development of youth centres, increased involvement of Kazakh youth in European environmental and civic projects, and expanded awareness-raising activities in the area of human rights education.

Kazakhstan’s participation in the CDEJ Bureau sessions underscores its continued commitment to international youth cooperation and to the shared values of democracy, human rights, and active youth participation promoted by the Council of Europe.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-strasbourg/press/news/details/1154146?lang=kk