Doha, April 15, 2026 – Arman Issagaliyev, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the State of Qatar, held a meeting at the Gulf Studies Center of Qatar University.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the establishment and development of cooperation between the expert and analytical communities of the two countries in studying current regional and international issues.

Dr. Maryam Al-Kuwari, Director of Gulf Studies Center noted that Kazakhstan is rightfully regarded by the international community as a recognized leader in nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, having become one of the few countries to voluntarily renounce the world’s fourth-largest nuclear arsenal.

The experts also emphasized the country’s significant role in global supply chains, as well as its contribution to ensuring food and energy security.

The Kazakh diplomat invited representatives of the Center to participate in the Astana Think Tank Forum, a reputable dialogue platform where key regional and global issues are discussed.

The parties agreed to intensify cooperation between the research and expert communities of Kazakhstan and Qatar, taking into account the growing mutual interest between Central Asia and the Gulf regions, the strengthening interregional partnership, and the need to develop practical approaches to advancing cooperation.

The Gulf Studies Center was established at Qatar University in 2013 and serves as a leading research platform bringing together Qatari, regional, and international experts in international relations to analyze political, economic, and social developments in the Gulf region.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-doha/press/news/details/1201254?lang=kk