Astana, 20 October 2026 — As part of a working visit by a delegation of Argentine companies to Kazakhstan, a series of business meetings was held to expand trade, economic and investment cooperation between the two countries.
The delegation included Santiago De Luca, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Argentina and President of the Kazakhstan–Argentina Chamber of Commerce, as well as representatives of Clear Petroleum S.A., CPC S.A. and DFM Consultores S.A.
During talks at KMG Engineering LLP, the parties discussed opportunities to apply Argentine expertise in Kazakhstan’s oil and gas sector, including the servicing of production facilities, engineering support for industrial infrastructure, and the construction of water supply and wastewater systems at oil and gas fields. The parties exchanged contact details to facilitate further consideration of potential areas of cooperation.
At the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the participants exchanged views on prospects for cooperation in the oil and gas industry, opportunities for industrial collaboration, and the participation of Argentine companies in projects in Kazakhstan’s energy sector.
At a meeting with the Kazakhstan Chamber of Foreign Trade, the main focus was on identifying potential partners, establishing joint ventures, participating in subsoil use projects, and taking part in procurement processes conducted by major Kazakhstani companies. The parties also discussed production localization, conditions for entering the Kazakhstani market, and the organization of reciprocal business missions.
The visit was organized with the support of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Federative Republic of Brazil and aims to develop direct business contacts and identify promising areas for industrial and investment cooperation between Kazakhstan and Argentina.
The visit programme runs from 20 to 23 October and includes further negotiations with Kazakhstani companies and investment institutions, as well as participation in the Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable (KGIR-2026) in the city of Shymkent.
For reference: Clear Petroleum S.A. is an Argentine oilfield services company specializing in well servicing and maintenance, oil and gas field operations, and the provision of industrial and technical services.
CPC S.A. is an Argentine engineering and construction company implementing infrastructure projects, including in the fields of energy, industrial construction, water supply and wastewater management.
DFM Consultores S.A. is an Argentine consulting company specializing in investment project support and the development of international business cooperation.
Brasília, September 23, 2026 - At the invitation of the Brazilian side, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Brazil, Bolat Nussupov, took part in the presentation of Brazil’s National Policy on Strategic and Critical Minerals in the mining sector of the economy, as well as its impact on foreign investment.
The event was organized by the consulting company “Barral Parente Pinheiro” and brought together representatives of the country’s business community and members of the diplomatic corps accredited in Brazil.
In their remarks, the Brazilian speakers noted that critical and strategic mineral resources have become the subject of growing international competition, driven by the transition to a low-carbon economy, the development of digital technologies, the pursuit of more reliable supply chains, as well as increasing geopolitical tensions worldwide.
Possessing significant reserves of niobium, lithium, rare earth elements, graphite, phosphates, and nickel, Brazil occupies a strategically important position in the global mineral resources landscape.
For reference: Within the framework of the National Policy on Critical and Strategic Minerals, Brazil seeks to strengthen its position as a key participant in international value chains by focusing its efforts on three main areas: generating added value domestically, ensuring sovereignty over mineral resources, and attracting both domestic and foreign capital.
Brasília, 22 September 2026 – A meeting between Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Federative Republic of Brazil Bolat Nussupov and National Secretary for Geology, Mining and Mineral Transformation Anderson Barreto Arruda was held at the Ministry of Mines and Energy of Brazil.
During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for the development of Kazakhstan-Brazil cooperation in the mining sector, including possible areas of interaction in the field of mineral resources.
Particular attention was paid to developing contacts between the relevant government agencies and sectoral organizations of the two countries.
Ambassador Bolat Nussupov briefed the Brazilian side on Kazakhstan’s current investment projects in the mining sector. Information materials on the respective projects were provided to the Brazilian side for further review.
Following the meeting, the parties expressed their interest in continuing the working dialogue and exploring opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation between Kazakhstan and Brazil.
Brasilia, September 18, 2026 – The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Federative Republic of Brazil, jointly with the Brazil–Kazakhstan Friendship Forum, organized a thematic conference entitled “Constitutional and Institutional Reforms as a Factor of Political Stability and Investment Attractiveness of Kazakhstan.”
The event was held at the Memorial Darcy Ribeiro center at the University of Brasília (UnB) as the latest meeting of the Kazakhstan–Brazil Friendship Forum, with the participation of representatives of Brazil’s political, social and expert communities.
In his welcoming remarks, Ambassador Bolat Nussupov briefed the participants on the main directions of Kazakhstan’s political transformation, the new architecture of public administration, and the powers of the Kurultai. He also spoke about upcoming international events to be held in Astana. The main speakers from the Brazilian side included a number of prominent public figures, economists and local journalists.
In particular, President of the Kazakhstan–Brazil Friendship Forum and former Senator Ulysses Riedel positively assessed the constitutional reforms and large-scale political transformations underway in Kazakhstan. He also wished the people of the Republic of Kazakhstan success in implementing the reforms and further success in the work of the new Kurultai.
The Brazilian politician also paid particular attention to the upcoming 24th meeting of the Secretariat of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, scheduled for October 7, 2026.
President of the Brazil–Kazakhstan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Cassiano Viana noted that the ongoing public administration reforms and the activities of the new Parliament would provide significant momentum for increasing Kazakhstan’s investment attractiveness and expanding the country’s trade and economic ties with the international community.
President of the Institute “Democracy Monitor” and renowned expert Marcio Coimbra provided a detailed commentary on the political reform process underway in Kazakhstan, with particular attention to the development of democratic institutions and the improvement of the electoral process.
Elna Souza, Editor-in-Chief of the Brazilian news agency “Diplomacia Business,” shared her impressions of participating in the international multi-sport tournament “Games of the Future” in Astana from July 29 to 31 this year. The Brazilian journalist also highlighted the significant potential for tourism development in Kazakhstan.
Meanwhile, Gabriel Scorzin, a journalist with the local media outlet “Brasília in Foco,” spoke about his experience covering the elections of Kurultai deputies during his visit to Astana on August 23, 2026. The journalist gave a positive assessment of the preparation and conduct of the electoral process in Kazakhstan.
Overall, the Brazilian participants demonstrated considerable interest in the constitutional reforms and transformations of Kazakhstan’s political system. The event concluded with a substantive exchange of views on matters of mutual interest, as well as on certain aspects of bilateral Kazakhstan–Brazil cooperation. The participants also discussed the Friendship Forum’s work plans for 2027.
Brasília, August 27, 2026 - A meeting was held at the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Brazil between Ambassador of Kazakhstan Bolat Nussupov and President of BGI Brazil acting concurrently as the Vice President of BGI GLOBAL, Mr. Washington Fonseca, a prominent Brazilian lawyer.
The parties discussed opportunities to expand trade, economic and investment cooperation between Kazakhstan and Brazil, particularly with the State of São Paulo, and exchanged views on a number of projects of mutual interest.
The Ambassador of Kazakhstan briefed his interlocutor on the political reforms underway in the country, in particular the transformation of the legislative branch and public administration institutions, including the adoption of the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the election of a unicameral parliament – the Kurultai.
In turn, Washington Fonseca briefed the Ambassador on the current activities of the BGI network and its intention to open a representative office in Astana, taking into account Kazakhstan’s growing importance on the international stage.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Ambassador Bolat Nussupov expressed his gratitude to his interlocutor for the successful cooperation and, on the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two states, presented him with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Embassy for his contribution to strengthening and expanding bilateral relations between Kazakhstan and Brazil.
For reference: BGI (Balms Group International) is an international network of independent law firms and companies providing corporate and business-related services. Founded in Spain, the network brings together law firms to support cross-border transactions and handle complex international litigation. BGI Global is represented in 50 countries across 5 continents and brings together more than 700 lawyers providing coordinated legal services in the areas of corporate law, real estate, international tax advisory, labor law and immigration law.
Brasília, August 26, 2026 – A meeting was held at the Government of the Federal District of Brazil’s capital between Ambassador of Kazakhstan Bolat Nussupov and Secretary for International Affairs, Paco Britto.
During the meeting, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan briefed his counterpart on the ongoing public administration reforms in the country, as well as the large-scale transformations of Kazakhstan’s political system in the context of the results of the parliamentary elections to the unicameral Kurultai. The parties also discussed issues of bilateral cooperation, in particular the expansion of cooperation between the capitals of the two countries.
During the meeting, the Brazilian side highly appreciated the proactive diplomatic activities of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Brazil. Secretary Paco Britto specifically noted the Embassy’s effective mission and its valuable contribution to strengthening and expanding bilateral relations, as well as to the development of the Federal District community.
At the conclusion of the meeting, on behalf of the Governor of the Federal District, Ms. Selina Leao, Ambassador Bolat Nussupov was solemnly presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for his active diplomatic mission in the capital and contribution to strengthening cooperation with the Federal District.
Brasília, August 25, 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Brazil Bolat Nussupov met with Ambassador Luiza Lopes da Silva, Deputy Director of the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC).
During the meeting, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan briefed his counterpart on the results of the elections of deputies to the unicameral Kurultai and the formation of the “People’s Council of Kazakhstan”. The sides also discussed arrangements for establishing bilateral cooperation between the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC) and the Kazakh Agency for International Development (KazAID) in the field of official development assistance.
The Kazakh diplomat also presented his Brazilian counterpart with an invitation from KazAID to Ambassador Ruy Carlos Pereira, Director-General of the ABC, to participate in the Third Annual Meeting of Emerging Development Partners (EDP), which will be held on September 10, 2026, in Almaty. The event will be held under the auspices of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, co-chaired by KazAID and supported by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).
For reference: The Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC) was established in 1987. It is a government institution of Brazil under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs responsible for implementing official development assistance (ODA) programs. Its mission is to manage Brazil’s support for national and international cooperation projects implemented in partnership with other Brazilian public- and private-sector organizations, as well as with international organizations and counterpart institutions in other countries.
Brasilia, August 19, 2026 — a meeting was held at the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Federative Republic of Brazil between Ambassador of Kazakhstan Bolat Nussupov and José Fernando Aparecido de Oliveira, President of the Oscar Niemeyer Foundation.
The meeting focused on prospects for developing bilateral cooperation in urban planning, contemporary architecture and design, as well as the training of professionals in the architectural and construction sectors.
The President of the Foundation noted that, as early as 2008, Oscar Niemeyer had developed a design for a Cultural Center in Astana. He also emphasized the relevance of the renowned architect’s ideas and expressed the Brazilian side’s readiness to contribute to the realization of Niemeyer’s vision.
Ambassador Bolat Nussupov briefed his interlocutor on the modern architectural development of Astana, as well as on the large-scale political and institutional reforms being implemented in Kazakhstan.
Following the meeting, an agreement was reached to resume dialogue between the Oscar Niemeyer Foundation and potential Kazakh partners on projects of mutual interest.
Background: The Oscar Niemeyer Foundation (Fundação Oscar Niemeyer) is a non-profit organization established in 1988 to preserve, protect and promote the architectural and cultural heritage of the renowned Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer. The Foundation is engaged in preserving his legacy, managing copyright, and organizing exhibitions, lectures and educational programmes dedicated to contemporary architecture and urban planning. Its headquarters and cultural complex are located in the city of Niterói, State of Rio de Janeiro.
Astana, August 17, 2026 – As part of the visit of Linda Rode, Managing Director of the Brazilian company "Tramontina", to Astana, meetings were held with Alibek Kuantyrov, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Kanat Alin, Adviser to the Chairman of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of Kazakhstan “Atameken”.
During the meetings, the parties discussed opportunities and avenues for cooperation to promote the Brazilian brand in the Kazakhstan market, as well as establishing investment cooperation, taking into account the existing potential of both sides.
Background information: The Brazilian metalworking company Tramontina was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in the city of Carlos Barbosa, Rio Grande do Sul State. Today, the company manufactures more than 22,000 product items, including kitchenware and equipment, home appliances, agricultural and gardening tools, equipment for industrial and automotive maintenance and civil construction, electrical materials, wooden and plastic furniture, as well as a line of drive equipment.
The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Federative Republic of Brazil invites interested parties to submit sealed bids for the purchase of the following vehicle.
The auction is scheduled for September 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
LOT No. 1
Vehicle: Toyota Sequoia
Model / Year: Toyota Sequoia Limited, 2015
Engine displacement: 5,700 cc
Fuel type: Gasoline
Color: Brown
Number of seats: 7
Mileage: 164,073 km
The vehicle requires investment.
Overall condition: Technically defective; repairs are required
price: USD 6,778.08
Security deposit: USD 1,016.71
The bidding will be conducted by auction, with bids increasing in price.
Auction increment: 5% of the starting price = USD 338.90
LOT No. 2
Vehicle: BMW 740I KA41
Model / Year: BMW 740I KA41, 2013
Engine displacement: 2,979 cc
Fuel type: Gasoline
Color: Blue
Number of seats: 5
Mileage: 160,273 km
The vehicle requires investment/repairs.
Overall condition: Technically defective; repairs are required
Starting price: USD 4,844.90
Security deposit: USD 726.65
The bidding will be conducted by auction, with bids increasing in price.
Auction increment: 5% of the starting price = USD 242.25
Auction method: Open ascending-price auction
Place of the auction: Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Federative Republic of Brazil
Date, time and venue: September 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time, at St. de HabitaçõesIndividuaisSul QL 24 Casa 20 – Lago Sul, Brasília – DF, 71665-075
Tel.: +55 61 999 32 12 28
Payment details for the security deposit:
Beneficiary: Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Federative Republic of Brazil
Bank: Banco Rendimento S/A
Account name: EMBAIXADA DA REPUBLICA DO CAZAQUISTAO
IBAN: BR4968900810000034442113018C1
SWIFT Code: RENDBRSP
CCME: 292968
(USD only)
Interested buyers may inspect the vehicle at the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Federative Republic of Brazil on business days from August 17 to August 28, 2026, by prior appointment only.Requests for inspection appointments and any inquiries may be sent to the Embassy of Kazakhstan at: embacazaque@gmail.com