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20 октября 2026

Audio versions of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, adopted by referendum on 15 March 2026, and the Constitutional Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan” in Kazakh, Russian and English.

Links to audio resources: Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Audio)
Constitutional Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan «On the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan» (Audio)

Links to the official information resources of the Constitutional Court of Kazakhstan: 

• Official website: https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ksrk?lang=kk
• Telegram: https://t.me/consot_kz
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consud_kz
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18PYtTuBuU/.

19 октября 2026

Baghdad, 17 October 2026 -  The second round of political consultations between the foreign policy agencies of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Iraq was held in the framework of the 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (17-18 October 2026, Baghdad).

Delegations of the two countries were headed by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Arman Issagaliyev and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq Mohammed Bahr Al-Uloom.

The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Iraq (with residence in Amman, Jordan) H.E. Mr. Talgat Shaldanbay took part in the consultations.

Within the negotiations, the parties discussed the current state and future prospects of bilateral cooperation in political, trade and economic, investment, and cultural-humanitarian dimensions, as well as the potential for interaction between the two countries within the framework of international and regional organizations, including the UN, the OIC, the IOFS, the CICA, and others.

Particular attention was paid to the organization of mutual visits at various levels, the development of the legal and treaty framework, and consular issues.

During the political consultations, the sides also exchanged views on current international and regional issues, including the Middle East settlement, situation in the Gulf region, and others.

Following the negotiations, the parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Political Consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iraq.

It was agreed to maintain high-level contacts between the foreign ministries of the two countries in order to further deepen the long-term partnership between Astana and Baghdad.

18 октября 2026

Amman, 17 October 2026 – The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan participated in the 62nd Annual International Diplomatic Charity Bazaar.

The event was held at Al Hussein Youth City in Amman under the patronage and with participation of Her Royal Highness Princess Basma Bint Talal. The Bazaar serves as a platform for showcasing the cultural diversity of countries around the world, presenting national traditions and strengthening humanitarian ties.

The Kazakh pavilion, designed in the form of a traditional yurt, attracted considerable interest from visitors. Guests had the opportunity to learn about Kazakhstan’s cultural heritage, national clothing and jewellery, purchase souvenirs, and taste some Kazakh cuisine.

During her visit to the pavilion, Princess Basma Bint Talal was welcomed by staff members of the Embassy of Kazakhstan. The Princess noted that the Kazakh pavilion had enjoyed popularity among Bazaar visitors for many years and holds a special place among the participating exhibitions.

For reference: The Mabarrat Um Al-Hussein organisation was founded in 1958 by the late Queen of Jordan Zein Al-Sharaf (wife of the late King of Jordan Talal bin Abdullah and mother of the late King of Jordan Hussein bin Talal).

It is one of the first charitable organisations in Jordan and provides residential care and education for boys aged 6 to 18 from disadvantaged families.

The proceeds raised during the Bazaar are directed towards supporting the organisation’s activities.

16 октября 2026

Minister of Justice Khalid Shwani affirmed on Thursday Iraq's desire to conclude memoranda of understanding and agreements with the Republic of Kazakhstan.

A statement from the Ministry, received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), noted that "Minister of Justice Khalid Shwani received the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Iraq, Talgat Shaldanbay. They discussed finalizing procedures to sign a cooperation memorandum between the two countries covering the transfer of convicted persons, judicial and legal cooperation, and the exchange of expertise in digital transformation steps intended to strengthen bilateral relations and expand the horizons of joint cooperation."

The Minister emphasized Iraq's desire to consolidate relations with friendly nations by concluding memoranda of understanding and agreements that enhance cooperation in judicial and legal fields, highlighting "the importance of exchanging expertise and experiences regarding digital transformation and institutional development to serve the mutual interests of both countries."

For his part, the Kazakhstani Ambassador affirmed his country's commitment to strengthening relations with Iraq and developing bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest, thereby fostering bonds of friendship and realizing the shared interests of both friendly peoples. 

Source: https://ina.iq/en/politics/52895-justice-minister-affirms-iraqs-desire-to-conclude-mou-and-agreements-with-the-republic-of-kazakhstan.html

 

14 октября 2026

Amman, 14 October 2026 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan H.E. Mr. Talgat Shaldanbay held a meeting with the Mayor of Greater Amman, H.E. Mr. Ahmad Al-Malkawi.

The sides discussed prospects for further developing cooperation between Astana and Amman. Particular attention was paid to the practical implementation of agreements reached within the framework of the brother-city partnership between the two capitals.

The Ambassador briefed the Mayor on the significant political transformations implemented in Kazakhstan in 2026, highlighting their importance for further strengthening the country’s institutional foundations, reinforcing representative mechanisms and expanding public dialogue.

For his part, A.Al-Malkawi spoke positively about the ongoing reforms in Kazakhstan, noting their importance for the country’s further development.

Following the meeting, the sides expressed their mutual readiness to support efforts to strengthen brother-city ties between Astana and Amman.

14 октября 2026

Amman, 13 October 2026 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan H.E. Mr. Talgat Shaldanbay held a meeting with the Minister of Culture of Jordan H.E. Mr. Mustafa
Al-Rawashdeh.

During the meeting, the sides discussed cultural and humanitarian cooperation between Kazakhstan and Jordan and expressed satisfaction with the steady development of bilateral relations.

Particular attention was paid to enhancing cooperation in the field of culture through the organisation of concerts, exhibitions, festivals and other events.

Minister M.Al-Rawashdeh expressed interest in organising cultural events featuring artists from both countries and expanding literary exchanges, including through the mutual translation and publication of Kazakh and Arabic literary works. Highlighting the high level of bilateral relations, he also expressed the readiness to hold the Days of Jordanian Culture in Kazakhstan in 2027.

The Ambassador briefed the Minister on the large-scale political transformations undertaken in Kazakhstan in 2026, highlighting their significance for further modernising the political system, improving public administration and expanding citizens’ participation in the country’s social and political life.

In turn, the Minister positively assessed the ongoing transformations in Kazakhstan and highlithed their importance for the country’s further development.

Following the meeting, the sides reaffirmed their mutual readiness to support cultural and humanitarian initiatives aimed at further strengthening the friendly ties between Kazakhstan and Jordan.

09 октября 2026

Amman, October 8, 2026 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan H.E. Mr. Talgat Shaldanbay met with Director of the Consular Affairs Department at the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates H.E. Mr. Maan Musadeh.

During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on a wide range of consular cooperation issues within the framework of Kazakhstan–Jordan relations and the prospects for further developing cooperation in this area.

The sides discussed issues related to the protection of the rights and legitimate interests of citizens of Kazakhstan and Jordan residing in the territories of the two countries, emphasizing the importance of strengthening consular cooperation and enhancing the effectiveness of interaction between the competent authorities in providing necessary assistance to citizens.

In this context, the meeting also addressed promising areas for practical cooperation between the competent authorities of the two countries in providing consular and legal assistance to citizens of Kazakhstan and Jordan.

In discussing the development of the bilateral legal framework, particular attention was paid to the issue of visa exemption for citizens of both countries, as well as the prospects for concluding a corresponding bilateral agreement.

At the conclusion of the talks, the sides reaffirmed their commitment to continuing constructive dialogue and further strengthening cooperation in the consular sphere.

 

17 сентября 2026

16 September 2026 Astana

 

In the 40th edition of the Global Financial Centres Index, Kazakhstan’s capital ranked 57th among 117 financial centres worldwide. Astana’s rating increased by 18 points, from 684 to 702.

Astana improved its position in the Global Financial Centres Index 40 (GFCI 40), climbing eight places from 65th to 57th. The city retained its leading position in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, which it has held for more than three years.

In the regional ranking, Astana was followed by Cyprus, which ranked 72nd globally, and Warsaw, which placed 78th. The gap between Astana and its closest regional competitor was 15 places.

Astana’s rise came against a 1.09% decline in the average rating of financial centres in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. At the same time, the authors of the index noted that the region’s leading financial centres continued to strengthen their positions.

Astana was also named among the ten financial centres expected by survey participants to play a more significant role in the global financial system over the next two to three years. Kazakhstan’s capital ranked ninth on the list, receiving 45 mentions from respondents.

In the separate FinTech ranking, Astana rose four places from 55th to 51st.

“Astana’s eight-place rise and continued regional leadership send an important signal of growing confidence in the AIFC and Kazakhstan among the international financial community. For us, a position in the ranking is not an end in itself, but an independent assessment of the work we are consistently pursuing: improving the legal and regulatory environment, developing capital markets and financial technologies, and expanding international ties. Our goal is for this progress to be measured not only by Astana’s standing among global financial centres, but above all by new investment, international companies and opportunities for Kazakhstani businesses,” said Renat Bekturov, Governor of the Astana International Financial Centre.

GFCI 40 assessed 139 financial centres, 117 of which were included in the main index. The ranking was compiled using 144 quantitative measures provided by international organisations, including the World Bank, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations, as well as 39,531 assessments from 6,147 financial sector professionals.

Survey respondents also identified the priority areas that financial centres should focus on over the next five years. These include developing digital infrastructure, including cloud technologies, data transmission and cyber resilience; attracting FinTech companies and digital asset businesses; strengthening systems to combat money laundering and financial crime; and further deepening capital markets.

New York retained first place in the global ranking, followed by London, Hong Kong and Singapore. Shanghai, Tokyo, Seoul, Shenzhen, Dubai and Zurich also ranked among the top ten.

The GFCI is published twice a year and is one of the leading international benchmarks for the competitiveness of financial centres. The index is produced by the UK-based think tank Z/Yen Group in partnership with the China Development Institute (CDI). It assesses financial centres across five broad areas: business environment, financial sector development, infrastructure, human capital and reputation.

Astana first entered the GFCI ranking in March 2018 and became the leading financial centre in Eastern Europe and Central Asia in March 2023. The Astana International Financial Centre has made a significant contribution to strengthening the city’s position by developing its legal and regulatory environment, financial infrastructure, capital and digital asset markets, and expanding opportunities for international and regional investors.

The AIFC provides businesses with access to financial instruments and international markets, an independent dispute resolution system, regulation based on international standards, and an environment for the development of financial technologies. The Centre continues to strengthen Astana’s role as a regional platform for attracting investment, facilitating capital flows and implementing cross-border projects.

Reference:

The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) is an independent jurisdiction where investors and business meet emerging opportunities of Kazakhstan and Central Asia in a transparent and sustainable environment backed by the principles of English Common Law.

 

Source: aifc.kz 

13 сентября 2026

On September 10–11, 2026, Almaty hosted the Third Meeting of Emerging Development Partners and a seminar dedicated to the UN Day for South-South Cooperation within the framework of Official Development Assistance (ODA). The event was organized by the Kazakhstan Agency of International Development KazAID in cooperation with the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), and the Azerbaijan International Development Agency (AIDA).
The first and second meetings of Emerging Development Partners were organized by ESCAP in Indonesia (2024) and Colombia (2025). The meeting in Almaty brought together 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.
In his welcoming address, KazAID Chairman of the Board Nurgali Arystanov highlighted the growing role of several developing nations operating as key development partners by sharing their experience, resources, and contributing to international development assistance.
During the session, participants held an extensive exchange of views on addressing key tasks on the international development assistance agenda as well as South-South and triangular cooperation.
Following the meeting, participants outlined priority areas to formulate a joint action plan for 2027–2028.

08 сентября 2026

We, the Foreign Ministers of the States Parties to the Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia (hereinafter referred to as the “CANWFZ Treaty”), on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the CANWFZ Treaty in Semipalatinsk

reaffirming our commitment to humanity’s common goal of achieving a world free of nuclear weapons, and recognizing the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of any use or testing of nuclear weapons,

emphasizing that the establishment of nuclear-weapon-free zones is one of the most powerful universal tools for preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons and strengthening the global disarmament process,

noting the importance of the Treaty between the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan on Friendship, Good-Neighborliness, and Cooperation for Development of Central Asia in the 21st Century in strengthening peace and security in the region,

recalling that the idea of establishing a nuclear-weapon-free zone in Central Asia was first proposed by the Republic of Uzbekistan in September 1993 at the 48th session of the UN General Assembly,

convinced that the establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in Central Asia represents a successful example of the consolidation of efforts by the countries of the region, and emphasizing that this was an important step toward strengthening the nuclear nonproliferation regime and the process of nuclear disarmament, regional and international peace and security, as well as the development of cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and the environmental rehabilitation of areas affected by radioactive contamination,

welcoming the thirty-fifth anniversary of the closure of the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site and the thirtieth anniversary of the opening for signature of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, and paying tribute to the memory of the numerous victims of nuclear explosions and their consequences in all regions of the world,

we hereby declare the following:

1. We reaffirm our commitment to the historically significant CANWFZ Treaty, signed by the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan on 8 September 2006, in Semipalatinsk. As the result of collective efforts of all five Central Asian states in their aspiration to ensure security, stability and peace in the region, and as it remains the first and only such zone located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and directly bordering two nuclear-weapon States, the Semipalatinsk Treaty continues to play an important role in strengthening the global disarmament and non-proliferation regime and serves as a symbolic example of Central Asia’s transformation from a region where nuclear weapons were once actively tested and deployed into one of the leaders of global efforts toward nuclear disarmament.
2. We reaffirm the key role of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) as the cornerstone of international efforts to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons and, ultimately, to achieve their complete elimination. In this regard, we regret that the Eleventh Review Conference of the States Parties to the NPT concluded without adopting substantive outcomes, reflecting continuing differences and a lack of trust in the field of nuclear disarmament and nonproliferation. We call on all NPT parties to continue negotiations in good faith on the effective implementation of obligations under all three interrelated and mutually reinforcing pillars – nuclear disarmament, nonproliferation, and the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
3. In light of the urgent and unprecedented challenges threatening global security and stability, we express serious concern over the lack of substantial progress in the field of nuclear disarmament in accordance with Article 6 of the NPT, as well as the cessation of key arms control agreements, coupled with an alarming trend toward the modernization of nuclear arsenals. At the same time, we note the special responsibility of nuclear-weapon States to engage in negotiations on nuclear disarmament and call for the urgent development of new, verifiable arms control mechanisms to prevent a nuclear arms race.
4. We affirm our unwavering support for the activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in implementing the provisions of the NPT, promoting cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, and applying safeguards and monitoring of nuclear programs in the Agency’s member states.
5. We firmly advocate for the necessity of the earliest entry-into-force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) which will mark exactly thirty years since its opening for signature on 24 September 2026. In this regard, we emphasize the need to preserve and further strengthen the international norm against nuclear testing and call for refraining from any actions that could undermine this norm.

We emphasize the important role of raising awareness on disarmament and non-proliferation in fostering a culture of peace, trust and responsibility, and note the particular importance of involving the youth in discussions on disarmament and international security. We support the continued promotion of the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness, initiated by the Kyrgyz Republic and symbolically observed annually on 5 March – the date the NPT entered into force – as well as related regional educational initiatives.

In this regard, we note the relevance of the recommendations contained in the UN Study on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Education, as well as the UN Secretary-General’s Agenda for Disarmament, “Securing Our Common Future: An Agenda for Disarmament.”

6. We welcome the signing on 6 May 2014 by the nuclear-weapon States of the Protocol on Negative Security Assurances to the Treaty on the Central Asian Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone and its ratification by four nuclear-weapon states, and we express our hope for the earliest completion of the ratification process for the Protocol by the United States of America.
7. We express our interest in the institutional development of the CANWFZ Treaty and in expanding further partnerships with existing nuclear-weapon-free zones with the aim of strengthening the global nuclear non-proliferation regime and uniting international efforts to ensure peace and security. In this context, we welcome the signing of Memoranda of Understanding with the African Commission on Atomic Energy (AFCONE) and the Organization for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean (OPANAL), as well as the holding in Astana on August 28–29, 2024, under Kazakhstan’s chairmanship, of the second meeting of representatives of all existing nuclear-weapon-free zones.
8. We note the great importance of strengthening regional security as a key factor for sustainable development and stability in Central Asia, and we reaffirm our intention to continue to cooperate closely in addressing common challenges and threats.
9. We support efforts to establish new nuclear-weapon-free zones in regions where they do not currently exist, including in the Middle East.
10. We welcome the adoption of the resolution “Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia” at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly as well as the holding, of an anniversary meeting of the Treaty’s participating States in Ashgabat on 5 December 2024, under Turkmenistan’s chairmanship, with the participation of representatives of other existing nuclear-weapon-free zones and international organizations.

Source: mfa.gov.kz