A delegation from Shakarim University, headed by Chairman of the Management Board – Rector, Professor Duman Orynbekov, paid a working visit to Dokuz Eylül University in İzmir, Türkiye.
During the visit, the Kazakh delegation held a meeting with Professor Hamdi Şükür Kılıç, Vice-Rector of Dokuz Eylül University.
The parties discussed opportunities for expanding academic cooperation in veterinary medicine, bioengineering, Turkic studies, and foreign languages, as well as prospects for implementing joint scientific projects and strengthening inter-university ties.
Particular attention was given to the preparation of a cooperation protocol between the two universities and the identification of priority areas for future collaboration.
The meeting marked an important step towards further strengthening the partnership between Kazakhstan and Türkiye in the fields of education and science.
Following negotiations between the Consulate General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Izmir and SunExpress, direct flights on the Izmir – Almaty – Izmir route will be launched starting from July 31, 2026.
Flights will operate twice a week until the end of October 2026:
Izmir – Almaty: Tuesdays and Fridays
21:00 – 05:00
from July 31 to October 23, 2026
Almaty – Izmir: Wednesday and Saturdays
06:25 – 09:50
from August 1 to October 24, 2026
The new route is expected to significantly facilitate travel for Kazakh citizens, students, tourists, and business representatives.
Today, on May 19, the opening ceremony of the International Symposium “The Golden Horde as a Model of Steppe Civilization: History, Archaeology, Culture and Identity” was held in Astana with the participation of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
The large-scale international forum, taking place on May 19-20 under the auspices of UNESCO, has brought together leading Kazakhstani and foreign scholars, experts, and representatives of the international academic community to comprehensively examine the historical legacy of the Ulus of Jochi and its role in shaping civilizational processes across Central Eurasia.
The symposium aims to position the Republic of Kazakhstan as a leading international center for the study of the Golden Horde’s heritage and to demonstrate the country’s scientific potential in the field of Central Eurasian civilization studies through an interdisciplinary analysis of the political, economic, cultural, and spiritual legacy of the Ulus of Jochi and its significance for contemporary integration processes in Eurasia.
As part of the symposium, a thematic exhibition dedicated to the Golden Horde’s heritage as a model of steppe civilization has also been presented. The exhibition features archaeological, written, and cultural artifacts.
The exhibition is structured around key thematic sections, including statehood and governance, steppe fashion and clothing, military affairs, the interaction between steppe and urban civilizations, culture, science, and art. Particular attention is drawn to an interactive map featuring 70 archaeological and architectural monuments, 17 of which are presented with detailed descriptions, aerial photographs, and 3D visualizations.
Among the central exhibits is the manuscript scroll “Shezhire of the Khans,” containing genealogical information about rulers and prominent historical figures of the era. Also on display are the Catalan Atlas, genealogical charts of the khans, coins, written sources, and everyday objects. The written heritage section includes three decrees, four diplomatic letters, and twenty-one manuscripts presented in original, facsimile, and digital formats.
The exhibition is based on materials from major archaeological sites in Kazakhstan, including the ancient cities of Saraishyk, Syganak, and Barshynkent, as well as other historically significant sites located within the country. The exhibition is intended to promote the historical and cultural heritage of the Golden Horde and to expand scholarly interest in its study.
The plenary session was moderated by the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Sayasat Nurbek. The opening ceremony was attended by representatives of the UNESCO Secretariat, diplomatic missions of member states of the CIS, SCO, CSTO, and the Organization of Turkic States, as well as ambassadors of Russia, China, Türkiye, Iran, Mongolia, Ukraine, Hungary, Bulgaria, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and a number of other countries.
The forum brought together more than 300 scholars and experts, including 120 foreign researchers from over 20 countries. Participants include medieval historians, archaeologists, Orientalists, Turkologists, Mongolists, numismatists, epigraphists, political scientists, cultural scholars, art historians, diplomats, and representatives of international organizations.
In his remarks at the plenary session, Sayasat Nurbek emphasized that the International Symposium dedicated to the heritage of the Golden Horde holds strategic importance for the development of historical scholarship and the re-evaluation of the past.
“Today, we are discussing not only the past, but also the foundations for understanding statehood, identity, and Kazakhstan’s place in the history of Eurasia. In the context of contemporary historical reassessment, the Golden Horde acquires particular significance as one of the most important stages in the formation of the political and cultural traditions of the Great Steppe,” the Minister stated.
According to him, the Golden Horde represented a unique model of Eurasian integration that facilitated interaction between East and West, enabling the exchange of ideas, technologies, and cultural practices, while its history reflects a synthesis of steppe and sedentary civilizations.
“For Kazakhstan, the study of the Golden Horde is not merely an academic endeavor. It is a matter of historical continuity. Kazakhstan regards itself as one of the heirs of the Ulus of Jochi, where the foundations of statehood and ethnogenesis were laid and later continued in the Kazakh Khanate,” Sayasat Nurbek noted.
Welcoming remarks were also delivered by Eloundou Lázare, Acting Assistant Director-General for Culture and Director of the World Heritage Centre of UNESCO; Arslan Koichiev, State Secretary of the Kyrgyz Republic; Irada Ayupova, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Tatarstan; Audrey Azoulay, President of the “La France s’engage” Foundation; Sodnomsambuu Demberel, President of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences; Shavkat Ayupov, President of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan; and Ilnur Mirgaliev, Head of the M.A. Usmanov Center for Research on the Golden Horde and Tatar Khanates at the Sh. Marjani Institute of History of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan.
The symposium focuses on the ethno-political history of the Golden Horde, the contemporary significance of its legacy, prospects for further research, material and spiritual cultural heritage, written and oral sources, and civilizational interactions along the Great Silk Road.
Specialized academic panels are planned as part of the forum, dedicated to interdisciplinary research on the historical and cultural heritage of the Golden Horde, archaeological discoveries, and issues related to the formation of historical memory and identity.
One of the key outcomes of the international forum was the adoption of the Astana Declaration on the Heritage of the Golden Horde, aimed at advancing international scientific cooperation, consolidating research initiatives, and strengthening collaboration among academic centers and expert communities from different countries.
The cultural program of the symposium includes the concert “Uly Dala Murasy” (“Heritage of the Great Steppe”), reflecting the richness of the historical and cultural legacy of the Great Steppe and the continuity of spiritual traditions across Eurasia.
The holding of the International Symposium in Kazakhstan contributes to further strengthening the country’s international standing as one of the leading centers for the study of the history and heritage of Central Asia, expanding scholarly dialogue, and promoting objective research into the historical processes that played a significant role in the formation of Eurasian civilization.
The Export Credit Agency of Kazakhstan JSC (a subsidiary of Baiterek National Managing Holding JSC) has launched the “Exporters Showcase” platform. The new resource is designed as a specialized tool to promote domestic products in global markets and is aimed at foreign buyers. The platform serves as an expanded catalog of “Made in Kazakhstan” products, with a primary focus on specific goods, their characteristics, and consumer properties.
According to representatives of the Export Credit Agency, the key feature of the “Exporters Showcase” is its strong export orientation. The platform’s assortment is structured across major sectors, including light industry, food and chemical industries, agro-industrial complex products, metallurgy, mechanical engineering, and construction materials.
The search system enables potential buyers to easily find products using keywords. For instance, when entering a specific query, the system displays all available offers within the selected category from various Kazakhstani manufacturers. Each product listing includes a detailed description and basic technical specifications, while users can instantly navigate from a product page to the profile of the respective manufacturer.
“All companies presented on the platform are verified manufacturers that have undergone thorough checks by our Agency. The ‘Verified by ECA’ status serves as a guarantee of reliability, minimizing risks and strengthening trust in interactions between Kazakhstani exporters and foreign buyers,” noted Madina Yerzhanova, Deputy Chairperson of the Management Board of the Export Credit Agency of Kazakhstan.
The “Exporters Showcase” project is intended to serve as a digital bridge between Kazakhstani businesses and international markets, simplifying supplier search processes and increasing the global visibility of domestic brands. The initiative is implemented within the framework of Baiterek Holding’s strategy to support non-resource exports and digitalize foreign economic activity.
On March 21, 2026, the international spring festival “Bahar” dedicated to the Turkic New Year — Nauryz — was held at Kültürpark.
The event was organized by the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality in cooperation with the Consulate General of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Students and residents of Izmir from Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan took part in the festival.
The Kazakh pavilion attracted visitors with the sound of the dombra and traditional national delicacies prepared by activists of the student association “Izmir Qazaq Jastary”.
On March 15, 2026, Referendum Polling Station No. 512 was opened at the Consulate General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Izmir.
Citizens of Kazakhstan from 9 provinces of the Aegean region arrived in Izmir to take part in this historic event.
The voter turnout reached 88.68%.
17–18 Şubat 2026 tarihlerinde İzmir Büyükşehir Belediye Başkanı Dr. Cemil Tugay ve Türkiye Dışişleri Bakanlığı İzmir Temsilcisi Büyükelçi Yeşim Kebapçıoğlu, Kazakistan Cumhuriyeti İzmir Başkonsolosluğunu ziyaret etmiştir.
Taraflar, 2026 yılına yönelik olarak Kazakistan ile Türkiye arasındaki iş birliğinin kültürel ve insani alanlar başta olmak üzere, bölgeler arası ilişkilerin geliştirilmesi ve belediyeler düzeyinde etkileşimin artırılması konularında görüş alışverişinde bulunmuştur.
Başkonsolos Bauyrzhan Akatayev, 15 Mart 2026 tarihinde Kazakistan Cumhuriyeti’nin yeni Anayasası’nın kabulüne ilişkin düzenlenecek Cumhuriyet referandumu hakkında, ayrıca Ege Bölgesinde yaşayan Kazakistan Cumhuriyeti vatandaşlarının bu referanduma katılımı hakkında bilgi vermiştir.
To schedule an appointment for visa processing to the Republic of Kazakhstan, notarial services, civil status registration (birth, death, marriage or divorce), obtaining an electronic digital signature (EDS), and other consular matters, please follow the link.
Payment for consular services is accepted in US dollars through Garanti BBVA Bank branches or the mobile application using the following details:
IBAN: TR840006200127500009084644
Beneficiary: Kazakistan Cumhuriyeti İzmir Başkonsolosluğu
Important: payments made through other banks or their applications are not accepted.
On 27 January 2026, the Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Izmir, Bauyrzhan Akatayev, held a meeting with the Rector of Izmir University of Economics, Professor Dr. Yusuf Hakan Abacioglu.
During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on the development of cooperation between higher education institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Izmir University of Economics. The prospects for interaction in the field of education were discussed, and interest in establishing and maintaining working contacts was noted.
During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on issues related to the stay of Kazakh citizens in the province, migration registration, as well as the provision of consular and migration services. Practical aspects of cooperation between the Consulate General and the Migration Directorate were discussed.
To ensure timely response to various situations, working contacts were established and mechanisms for interaction were defined.
The meeting was held in a constructive and businesslike atmosphere.