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Jeddah, October 4, 2026 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Islamic Cooperation Organization Madiyar Menilbekov met with Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the OIC Khalid Al-Sharif.
During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state and prospects of Kazakhstan-Saudi Arabia relations and exchanged views on upcoming events within the framework of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
The sides also discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation and coordination of positions within the OIC on issues of mutual interest.
Jeddah, October 4, 2026 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Islamic Cooperation Organization Madiyar Menilbekov met with the newly appointed Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Mr. Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed.
During the meeting, the Ambassador congratulated the Secretary-General on his election to the position and wished him every success in his tenure as Secretary-General of the OIC, as well as in advancing the Organization’s international mission.
The Ambassador presented the Secretary-General with the original congratulatory letter from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tileuberdi on the occasion of his election as the new Secretary-General of the OIC.
The parties also discussed the current state and prospects for developing cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the OIC General Secretariat, as well as ways to further strengthen collaboration in areas of mutual interest. Particular attention was paid to enhancing engagement within the OIC framework, strengthening solidarity and unity among Member States, and promoting Kazakhstan’s international initiatives within the Organization.
The parties reaffirmed their interest in further developing constructive engagement and strengthening cooperation between Kazakhstan and the Organization.
New York, September 24, 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tileuberdi participated in the annual Coordination Meeting of the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
The meeting featured an exchange of views on pressing issues on the international and regional agenda. Particular attention was paid to developments in the Middle East and their humanitarian consequences.
In his remarks, the Foreign Minister reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to the principles of the peaceful settlement of international disputes and expressed support for the mediation efforts of a number of OIC Member States aimed at bringing the escalation in the Middle East to an early end, ensuring sustainable peace, and normalizing the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
In addition, the speech highlighted the relevance of Kazakhstan’s initiatives to establish the “OIC-15” Group aimed at expanding cooperation among the most technologically and scientifically advanced states of the Islamic world, as well as the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS), headquartered in Astana.
Jeddah, September 2, 2026 – Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Jeddah Iztay Saken presented his consular patent to Farid Saad Alshehri, Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Branch in the Makkah Al-Mukarramah Region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
During the meeting, Farid Saad Alshehri congratulated the Kazakh diplomat on his appointment and wished him every success in his new position. He particularly emphasized the high level of Kazakhstan-Saudi cooperation and expressed confidence in its further strengthening.
In turn, Iztay Saken thanked the Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Branch in the Makkah Al-Mukarramah Region for his congratulations and expressed his readiness to make every effort to further expand and deepen bilateral cooperation.
Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue joint efforts and coordination with a view to further strengthening and enhancing cooperation between the two countries.
Jeddah, August 26, 2026 – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the OIC, Madiyar Menilbekov, participated in a meeting of senior officials held at the headquarters of the OIC General Secretariat as part of preparations for the 23rd Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers.
The primary focus of the discussion was the consideration of draft resolutions under the standing agenda item on Palestine and Al-Quds Ash-Sharif. During the proceedings, diplomats centered their attention on issues of international support, stabilizing the situation, and ensuring the rights of the Palestinian people based on international law and relevant UN resolutions.
Following the meeting, officials approved the draft report and the work program for the upcoming ministerial session. In addition to the key issue of Palestine, the agenda for the CFM meeting also includes an item on the election of the Secretary-General of the OIC.
Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Serik Zhumangarin held a meeting with President of the Islamic Development Bank Muhammad Al-Jasser.
Welcoming the head of the IDB, Serik Zhumangarin noted his personal contribution to the development of partnership with Kazakhstan and emphasized that the visit confirms the strategic nature of cooperation between our country and the Islamic Development Bank.
“Over the past three years, our financial interaction has reached a qualitatively new level. In 2024, the implementation of a large-scale program for the construction and reconstruction of water management infrastructure facilities began with an investment volume of $1.1 billion. Since February of this year, we have started implementing the Framework Agreement to attract $1.3 billion for the development of infrastructure of special economic and industrial zones. In addition, issues of financing the transport projects ‘Kyzylorda – Saksaulsk’ and ‘Bypass of Kyzylorda City’ are being worked out,” the Deputy Prime Minister noted.
Currently, a new Partnership Strategy for 2027–2032 is being developed jointly with the Islamic Development Bank, which will determine the priority areas for further cooperation with Kazakhstan.
President of the IDB Muhammad Al-Jasser emphasized that the potential for interaction is significantly broader than the projects already being implemented.
“Over the years of joint work, effective interaction has been built between our specialists, which allows expanding the project portfolio. The Islamic Development Bank has sufficient flexibility to find solutions to many issues facing member countries. At the same time, we pay special attention to the development of national capabilities, using the internal systems of states to prepare and implement projects. When a country is able to implement projects mainly on its own, it indicates the maturity of its institutions and sustainable development. I am confident that together with Kazakhstan we can do much more,” he noted.
Al-Jasser also emphasized that the Islamic Development Bank is not only a financial institution but also an integrated group operating on the single window principle. Thanks to specialized structures, the group provides comprehensive project support, combining long-term project financing, insurance, and trade finance instruments.
During the meeting, Serik Zhumangarin proposed considering the possibility of opening an additional IDB office in Astana. According to him, the current regional hub in Almaty is successfully performing its functions, but the significant expansion of cooperation requires closer interaction with central government bodies, including on the development of Islamic finance mechanisms.
“We expect that the rich expertise of the Islamic Development Bank will allow us to continue jointly implementing projects aimed at infrastructure development, improving food security, effective management of water and other natural resources, as well as introducing modern and ‘green’ technologies,” the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized.
At the end of the meeting, an exchange of signed copies of the Agreement on Forward Leasing for the Development of Infrastructure of Special Economic and Industrial Zones took place.
For reference: Kazakhstan has been a member of the Islamic Development Bank since 1995. The IDB Regional Office in Almaty, opened in 1997, coordinates the Bank’s activities in the countries of Eastern Europe, the CIS, Mongolia, and China.
Over the period of cooperation from 1997 to 2026, the volume of financing for projects and technical assistance from the IDB in Kazakhstan exceeded $4.2 billion.
Currently, projects in the water, transport, and industrial sectors are being jointly implemented, and a new Partnership Strategy between Kazakhstan and the IDB for 2027–2032 is being developed.
Astana, June 1, 2026
The International Center for Interfaith and Interreligious Dialogue (ICIID) hosted an international online conference titled “The Role of Religious Leaders in Achieving Sustainable Peace and Development.” During the event, the Center presented two concept documents to its international partners: the “Ethical Code for the Use of Artificial Intelligence” and “The Role of Religions in Combating Climate Change.”
The conference brought together representatives of religious organizations, academic institutions, expert communities, and international organizations from Kazakhstan, the United Kingdom, Russia, Argentina, Thailand, North Macedonia, and India. Discussions focused on implementing the 2025 Astana Peace Declaration and the Development Concept of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions for 2023–2033.
Opening the conference, Maksat Ramankulov, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Religious Affairs under the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, highlighted the importance of state-confessional partnerships. He noted that the Kazakhstani model demonstrates how civil peace demands joint efforts from both secular institutions and religious communities.
Gulsana Kozhabay, Chair of the Center's Board, emphasized that while faith-based diplomacy does not resolve every conflict, it helps preserve dialogue during periods of acute tension. Referring to the VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, held in Astana in September 2025, she noted that Jewish and Muslim representatives remained at the same table and continued their engagement despite heightened sensitivities regarding developments in the Middle East.
She also stressed the need to transition faith-based diplomacy into practical action. These priorities include establishing ethical frameworks for artificial intelligence and mounting a collective response to climate change — two issues addressed by the Center’s current initiatives.
Marwan Sarwar Gill, President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Argentina, spoke about the universal understanding of peace in the Islamic tradition. Citing the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, he emphasized that human dignity must not depend on race, nationality, or origin. Imam Gill rejected the notion of selective peace, arguing that a holistic approach provides a crucial foundation for global security.
Yulia Shapoval, Acting Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at Gumilyov Eurasian National University, highlighted the rise of digital radicalization. She noted that religious and expert communities must keep pace with emerging challenges in the information age, arguing that educational and peace-oriented content must become more visible to counter destructive narratives in the digital space.
Ivan Ivanov, Chairman of the Board of the International Center “Alliance of Civilizations,” underscored the importance of critical thinking in preventing ethnic and religious violence. In his view, education should go beyond transmitting cultural identity; it should cultivate conscience, empathy, and responsibility. Philosophy and ethics, he argued, deserve a more prominent place in educational curricula.
Dr. Matthias Bodi of the University of Oxford's Faculty of Theology and Religion observed that deep faith and open dialogue are not in conflict. Intellectual honesty and respectful interfaith engagement, he stated, help build a culture in which disagreement does not turn into hostility.
Several speakers, including Rostislav Novgorodov, Head of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kazakhstan; Tokzhan Kozhakhmetova, representative of the Baha’i Community of Kazakhstan; and Rudraksha Sakrikar, Rector of Somaiya Vidyavihar University, emphasized the special role of youth. They stressed that youth should be regarded not only as beneficiaries of education but also as active contributors to positive social change, mutual trust, and intercultural cooperation.
Sergei Melnik, Head of the Department of Philosophy at the Russian Academy of Sciences, proposed organizing an international roundtable in 2027 to mark the twentieth anniversary of the landmark document “A Common Word Between Us and You.” The initiative aims to further strengthen Christian-Muslim dialogue and deepen trust between religious traditions.
Concluding the conference, participants agreed on the importance of moving beyond interfaith dialogue toward practical cooperation, identifying sustainable peace, ethical governance of new technologies, climate responsibility, education, and the prevention of radicalization as key areas.
Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov met with Saudi Arabia’s Industry and Mineral Resources Minister Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Khorayef, who arrived to attend Astana Mining & Metallurgy 2026 in Astana, Qazinform News Agency cites the Government’s press service.
Saudi Arabia ranks among Kazakhstan's key trade and economic partners in the Middle East.
As stated there, Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia established friendly relations thanks to mutual support of the leaders.
Last year, the trade between the two nations grew by 17% to reach 11.7 million US dollars. In January-April this year, the commodity turnover rose by 2.9 times, exceeding 6.1 million US dollars.
For the past 20 years, the direct foreign investments in Kazakhstan amounted to 115.3 million US dollars.
The agreement on the establishment of the Kazakhstan-Saudi Arabia Coordination Council and the agreement on the mutual promotion and protection of investments reveal new opportunities for developing joint initiatives.
Special attention was paid to the development of cooperation in the mining sector and prospects for the implementation of joint projects in the area of critical minerals.
They also focused on cooperation in exploration, extraction and processing of commercial minerals and development of high-value-added products.
Earlier, Kazakh Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Madiyar Menilbekov held talks with Saudi Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Khalid Al-Mudaifer.