Almaty, September 22, 2026 - Ambassador-at-Large – Head of the Representative Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Almaty, Zhanibek Abdrashov, participated and delivered a welcoming speech at the official reception of the Consulate General of China on the occasion of the celebration of the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. In his speech, Zh. Abdrashov noted the high level of Kazakh-Chinese relations, highlighting active political dialogue, strengthening of cultural and humanitarian cooperation, as well as the importance of trade, economic, and investment ties. In conclusion, the diplomat expressed confidence in the further deepening of friendly and mutually beneficial cooperation between Kazakhstan and China.
Almaty, September 16, 2026 - Ambassador-at-Large – Head of the Representative Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Almaty Zhanibek Abdrashov participated and delivered opening remarks at the Tenth North and Central Asia Multi-Stakeholder Forum on the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals at the «UN Plaza».
The event was organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) Subregional Office for North and Central Asia, in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Ambassador emphasised the importance of strengthened regional cooperation in addressing shared challenges, including climate change, water security, digital transformation and human capital development.
Special attention was paid to the importance of the UN Regional Centre in Almaty as a platform for sharing knowledge and best practices, fostering partnerships and advancing joint solutions for sustainable development in Central Asia and Afghanistan.
The forum addressed a range of issues, including quality education, reducing inequalities, sustainable consumption and production, the protection of terrestrial ecosystems, as well as development financing, regional cooperation and multilateral partnerships.
The event brought together representatives of the United Nations and its specialized agencies, international and regional organizations, as well as representatives of the countries of North and Central Asia, academia, civil society and the private sector.
Almaty, September 8, 2026 – Deputy Head of the Representative office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Almaty Rashid Yerishev participated in the opening of the regional training of trainers on «Accurate and Ethical Reporting on Gender-Based Violence in the Media» at the «UN Plaza».
The event brought together Jeren Güven Güres, Representative of the UN Women Country Office in Kazakhstan, as well as journalists, editors and media experts from Central Asian countries.
In his remarks, the MFA representative briefed the participants on the measures being undertaken to prevent gender-based violence, protect women’s rights and support initiatives aimed at advancing women’s rights and empowerment.
The event highlighted the importance of establishing responsible and professional standards within the region’s media community.
Almaty, September 10, 2026 – Ambassador-at-Large – Head of the Representative Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Almaty Zhanibek Abdrashov participated and delivered opening remarks at the Third Meeting of Emerging Development Partners at «UN Plaza», dedicated to monitoring the effectiveness of assistance to developing countries and held to mark the UN Day for South-South Cooperation.
The event was organized by the Kazakhstan Agency of International Development (KazAID) jointly with the Subregional Office for North and Central Asia of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP).
In his remarks, Zh. Abdrashov emphasized Kazakhstan’s commitment to strengthening joint initiatives and partnerships to advance international development strategies in the areas of economic diversification, transport and transit infrastructure, and digital transformation. He also highlighted the importance of jointly advancing the objectives of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Ambassador also highlighted the role of the UN Regional Centre for the Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty.
The event was attended by the representatives of development agencies and ministries of foreign affairs from Southeast and South Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Latin America, as well as Central Asian countries and Mongolia as observers.
As part of the official visit of President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Thongloun Sisoulith to the Republic of Kazakhstan, he also paid a visit to Almaty. The visit included a program introducing Almaty's tourism potential, aimed at strengthening cultural and people-to-people ties between Kazakhstan and Laos. The visit contributed to the development of bilateral cooperation and the strengthening of friendly relations between the peoples of the two countries.
Almaty, August 21, 2026 - Ambassador-at-Large – Head of the Representative Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Almaty Zhanibek Abdrashov received a mission of the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic States (TURKPA), headed by the Acting Chairman of the TURKPA Commission on Education, Culture, Social and Humanitarian Affairs, Member of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyzstan, Uluqbek Karybek uulu, to observe the elections of deputies to the Kurultai of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The delegation of international observers also included a Member of the Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan and a Member of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye.
During the meeting, the parties discussed preparations for the upcoming elections, as well as the conduct of an open and transparent electoral process in accordance with national legislation and international obligations.
The mission representatives expressed their appreciation for the support provided and reaffirmed their readiness to further strengthen cooperation within the TURKPA frameworks.
On August 4, 2026, Ambassador-at-Large – Head of the Representative Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Almaty Zhanibek Abdrashov participated in the opening ceremony of the FIDE World University Team Chess Championship, organized by the International Chess Federation (FIDE).
Following the qualification stage, which brought together 79 teams from 49 countries, 16 university teams advanced to the final stage, including representatives of the world's leading universities.
Kazakhstan was represented at the Championship by teams from the Kazakh National University of Sport, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University and Almaty Management University.
The opening ceremony was attended by Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sayasat Nurbek, President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Arkady Dvorkovich, President of the Kazakhstan Chess Federation Timur Turlov, as well as representatives of the diplomatic corps, international organizations and the academic community.
On August 3, 2026, Ambassador-at-Large – Head of the Representative Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Almaty Zhanibek Abdrashov held a working meeting with the Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Almaty Su Fangqiu. The parties discussed the state and prospects of Kazakhstan-China cooperation in the political, trade and economic spheres as well as people-to-people ties. Special attention was paid to consular issues, including the protection of the citizens rights and interests. At the end of the conversation, the diplomats confirmed their readiness to actively support cooperation in the bilateral format in the future.
On 28 July 2026, Ambassador-at-Large – Head of the Representative Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Almaty Zhanibek Abdrashov participated and delivered welcoming remarks at the opening of the Global Strategic Dialogue on Youth, Peace and Security under the theme “Youth as Catalysts of Change: From Normative Progress to Implementation Impact.”
The event was organized by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in partnership with the United Nations Youth Office and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with the support of the Government of Italy.
In his remarks, Ambassador reviewed the achievements of the first decade of implementing the Youth, Peace and Security agenda, established under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250. He underscored the importance of further institutionalizing the agenda and outlined its key priorities for future advancement. Particular emphasis was placed on Kazakhstan's experience in advancing state youth policy, its cooperation with the entities of the United Nations system, as well as the significance of the United Nations Regional Centre for the Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan, currently being established in Almaty, as a new platform for regional cooperation.
Opening remarks were also delivered online by UNFPA Executive Director Diene Keita. The event was attended by United Nations Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan Sarangoo Radnaaragchaa, UNFPA Representative in Kazakhstan Chinwe Ogbonna and UNDP Resident Representative in Kazakhstan Katarzyna Wawiernia.
The Global Strategic Dialogue brought together representatives of United Nations entities, the expert community, government institutions, and young leaders from different regions of the world to discuss practical mechanisms for implementing the Youth, Peace and Security agenda.
On July 21, 2026, Ambassador-at-Large – Head of the Representative Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Almaty Zhanibek Abdrashov presented the exequatur to the newly appointed Consul General of the United States of America in Almaty Peter Kaufman and wished success in his mission. In turn, the Consul General of USA expressed his gratitude and confirmed willingness to work for the benefit of the development of bilateral relations.