The Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, adopted at the national referendum held on 15 March 2026, and the Constitutional Law “On the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan” are available in audio format in Kazakh, Russian and English.
Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan:
In Kazakh:
https://www.gov.kz/org/ksrk/press/article/details/247111?lang=kk
In Russian:
https://www.gov.kz/org/ksrk/press/article/details/247111?lang=ru
In English:
https://www.gov.kz/org/ksrk/press/article/details/247111?lang=en
Constitutional Law “On the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan”:
In Kazakh:
https://www.gov.kz/org/ksrk/press/article/details/248246?lang=kk
In Russian:
https://www.gov.kz/org/ksrk/press/article/details/248246?lang=ru
In English:
https://www.gov.kz/org/ksrk/press/article/details/248246?lang=en
This initiative aims to improve access to legal information, ensure equal access to constitutional legislation and promote an inclusive environment. The English-language audio versions also enable international audiences to learn about the key provisions of the Constitution and the legislation governing the activities of the Constitutional Court.
Official information resources of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan:
Official website: https://www.gov.kz/org/ksrk?lang=kk
Telegram: https://t.me/consot_kz
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consud_kz
The Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Montenegro participated in the Europe-Asia Interregional High-Level Tourism Forum, held in Podgorica on 12-13 October 2026. The forum was jointly organised by Montenegro’s Ministry of Tourism and the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism).
Representatives of Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Montenegro, Georgia, Albania, Austria, Andorra, Greece, the United Arab Emirates, Bulgaria, Zimbabwe, Brazil, Timor-Leste, the Maldives, Malta, Czechia, Cyprus, Bangladesh, Samoa, Malaysia, Slovenia, Italy, North Macedonia, Türkiye and Mongolia attended the event.
Discussions focused on strengthening international cooperation in tourism, improving links between tourism markets and attracting investment. Participants exchanged views on developing human capital, addressing the shortage of skilled professionals, advancing digital skills and the use of artificial intelligence, simplifying visa procedures, expanding air connectivity and encouraging sustainable investment.
On the second day, an investment forum was held with the participation of international investors, financial institutions and tourism companies. Montenegro’s priority tourism projects were presented, alongside discussions on developing the tourism potential of areas beyond the coast and distributing investment more evenly across the country.
Representatives of Agalarov Development (Sea Breeze), BIG Group, Iberostar Group, JTB Corp., Ensana, Leonardo Hotels, Pasha Hospitality, Ara Hotels & Resorts, Adriatic Marinas (Porto Montenegro), Portonovi, Luštica Development, Kotor Cable Car, Casa del Mare, Bigova Bay, Addiko Bank and the World Bank Group took part in the investment forum. The World Tourism Organization’s investment guide, Tourism Doing Business – Investing in Montenegro, was also presented.
The forum highlighted opportunities to develop wellness, adventure and rural tourism, as well as year-round tourism, in Montenegro’s northern regions. Participants discussed ways to attract long-term investment in tourism and ensure that local communities also benefit from the sector’s development.
Podgorica, 25 September 2026 - Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Montenegro G. Temirbek met with State Secretary of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs of Montenegro Jovan Šćekić. The parties discussed further development of Kazakh-Montenegrin cooperation in maritime transport, port infrastructure and logistics.
Particular attention was paid to the potential of the Port of Bar in the development of international transport and logistics routes, including the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR). The Port of Bar was noted as a potential gateway for Kazakh and transit cargo to the Adriatic Sea and onward to the markets of the Balkans and Europe.
The Consul General briefed the State Secretary on the outcomes of the working visit of Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Croatia and Montenegro (non-resident) Daulet Batrashev on 10-11 September this year, during which meetings were held with the Prime Minister of Montenegro, heads of a number of ministries, as well as the management of JSC Luka Bar. Particular attention during the visit was paid to the development of transport and logistics cooperation between the two countries.
The parties also exchanged views on the use of the Port of Bar infrastructure for the transportation of Kazakh export and transit cargo, the development of freight flows between Central Asia and the Adriatic region, as well as possible forms of cooperation between interested companies of the two countries.
Šćekić confirmed the interest of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs of Montenegro in further developing cooperation with Kazakhstan and outlined plans to modernise the country’s transport infrastructure and enhance digital interaction among stakeholders involved in port operations.
Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue working on specific areas of cooperation and to maintain direct working contacts between the relevant government authorities, transport and logistics companies, and port operators of Kazakhstan and Montenegro.
The meeting was held as a follow-up to the agreements reached during the official visit of President of Montenegro Jakov Milatović to Kazakhstan on 18-20 June 2026, following which transport and logistics were identified among the priority areas of bilateral cooperation.
Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Croatia and Montenegro (concurrently), Daulet Batrashev visited the Port of Bar and held meetings with Aleksandar Slabidžorevski, Executive Director of “Luka Bar” A.D., and Nikola Jovanović, President of the Municipality of Budva.
The parties discussed prospects for using Montenegro’s transport and logistics infrastructure to develop freight transportation between Kazakhstan, the countries of the Western Balkans, and European markets.
The Kazakh diplomat briefed his counterparts on the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (Middle Corridor) and highlighted Kazakhstan’s interest in further diversifying and expanding the geography of international transport routes. In this context, the parties considered the possibility of using the Port of Bar as one of the regional logistics hubs for the transshipment and further distribution of Kazakh cargo to the countries of the Western Balkans and Central Europe.
Particular attention was paid to the prospects for transporting Kazakh agricultural and food products, including grain, as well as to the development of container and other types of freight transportation.
The parties discussed potential formats of cooperation between interested Kazakh companies and the Port of Bar, including the use of terminal and warehousing infrastructure, the implementation of joint logistics projects, and the exploration of opportunities for investment cooperation.
The parties agreed to continue direct working contacts and the substantive consideration of potential projects, taking into account their economic viability and the available infrastructure.
During the meeting with President of the Municipality of Budva Nikola Jovanović, the parties discussed prospects for developing interregional cooperation, expanding tourism exchanges, implementing joint infrastructure projects, and establishing direct contacts between the business communities.
D.Batrashev noted the growing interest of Kazakh citizens in Montenegro as a tourist destination and emphasized the importance of maintaining favorable conditions for travel, developing direct air connections, and further increasing mutual tourist flows.
N.Jovanović expressed the Municipality’s interest in attracting investment from Kazakhstan and its readiness to support potential investors within the competence of the local authorities.
The parties also discussed the prospect of establishing direct partnership ties between Budva and Almaty. It was noted that such cooperation could be supported by concrete projects in tourism, investment, and entrepreneurship, as well as by joint business events.
D.Batrashev informed his counterparts of Kazakhstan’s readiness to open an Honorary Consulate in Budva, which would contribute to developing contacts with municipalities along the Montenegrin coast, business communities, and citizens of the two countries.
The meetings were a continuation of the practical implementation of the agreements reached during the talks between the Heads of State of Kazakhstan and Montenegro in June 2026 and confirmed the mutual interest of both sides in further expanding Kazakh-Montenegrin trade and economic, investment, transport and logistics, tourism, and interregional cooperation.
Podgorica, September 10-11, 2026 – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan Daulet Batrashev met with Prime Minister of Montenegro Milojko Spajic. The meeting focused on the current state and prospects of trade and economic relations between Kazakhstan and Montenegro.
Particular attention was paid to the implementation of the agreements reached at the meeting between the Heads of State of Kazakhstan and Montenegro, as well as to the further expansion of bilateral cooperation in transport and logistics, agriculture, infrastructure, digitalisation and tourism.
Prime Minister Spajic reaffirmed Montenegro’s interest in strengthening practical cooperation with Kazakhstan, including expanding trade, attracting investment and technologies from Kazakhstan, establishing stable supplies of food products from Kazakhstan, and involving Kazakhstan’s companies and financial institutions in promising infrastructure and investment projects.
An important outcome of the meeting was an agreement to continue high-level dialogue. In this context, Prime Minister Spajic expressed his readiness to pay an official visit to Kazakhstan, the dates of which will be agreed through diplomatic channels.
The Ambassador also held a series of meetings at Montenegro’s relevant ministries. During the meeting with Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management Vladimir Jokovic, the parties discussed opportunities to supply agricultural products from Kazakhstan to Montenegro, establish direct contacts between producers, importers and distributors of the two countries, and sign a bilateral cooperation document with the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
During talks with Minister of Public Administration Marash Dukaj, the parties considered prospects for cooperation in the digitalization of public administration, GovTech, artificial intelligence and human resources development. Ambassador Batrashev expressed Kazakhstan’s readiness to share its experience in digital transformation, while Minister Dukaj confirmed Montenegro’s readiness to sign a memorandum of cooperation between the relevant agencies of the two countries.
At the meeting with Minister of Transport of Montenegro Rados Zecevic, the parties discussed opportunities to develop transport and logistics links by using the potential of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route and Montenegro’s port infrastructure. They also considered cooperation between sectoral companies and the identification of potential cargo flows, with Montenegro’s Port of Bar, located on the Adriatic coast, highlighted as having considerable potential.
At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro, the parties discussed the further development of political dialogue, expansion of the bilateral legal framework, prospects for establishing an Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation, strengthening interparliamentary ties and cooperation in international organizations. An agreement was reached to hold the next round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of the two countries in 2027.
The meetings and talks were also attended by Mr. Gabiden Temirbek, Consul General of Kazakhstan in Montenegro.
September 8, 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.
Astana, 7 October 2026 - The XXIV Meeting of the Secretariat of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions will be held at the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation.
The international dialogue platform will bring together leaders and representatives of world and traditional religions - Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Shinto and the Bahá’í Faith – as well as heads of international organizations, government officials and leading experts from 20 countries.
A key item on the agenda will be the consideration and adoption of two international documents: the “Code of Ethics for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Religious Sphere” and “The Role of Religions in Combating Climate Change”.
The development of these documents was initiated by President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions and received the support of Congress participants.
The Charter of the Rights of the Incurable Child will be presented as a separate item on the agenda. The document emphasizes the protection of the child’s dignity and humane treatment, the child’s right to necessary medical and psychological care and, upon request, support that takes into account the child’s religious and spiritual needs.
Media Accreditation
Kazakhstani and international media representatives wishing to cover the XXIV Meeting of the Secretariat of the Congress are invited to complete accreditation no later than September 30, 2026, by contacting: communications@iciid.org.
Date: October 7, 2026
Venue: Press Center, Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, 57 Tauelsizdik Avenue, Astana
Start time: 10:00 a.m.
Astana, 2-3 October 2026 - The II Joint Colloquium of the International Center for Interfaith and Interreligious Dialogue and the Holy See’s Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue will be held in the capital of Kazakhstan.
The upcoming meeting will focus on the protection of the rights and dignity of children in vulnerable situations.
The Colloquium will bring together official representatives of Kazakhstan and the Holy See, religious leaders, specialists in pediatrics, bioethics and theology, representatives of international organizations, as well as members of the expert community.
The event will be co-chaired by the Head of the Secretariat of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions and Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad, Prefect of the Holy See’s Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue.
The program will focus on three key areas: the ethical foundations of child care and interfaith solidarity; the protection of children’s rights and dignity in the context of illness; and the development of medical, scientific and institutional cooperation. Particular attention will also be given to the potential of artificial intelligence in pediatrics and the ethical principles governing its use.
The Charter of the Rights of the Incurable Child, based on the principles of respect for human dignity, comprehensive care for children and support for families, will serve as an important reference point for the discussions. The Kazakh side will also highlight the Zhusan humanitarian operation as an example of practical support for children in difficult circumstances.
The upcoming Colloquium will continue the dialogue between Kazakhstan and the Holy See launched in this format in April 2024 during the visit of the Head of the Secretariat of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions to the Vatican.
Media Accreditation
Kazakhstani and international media representatives wishing to cover the Colloquium are invited to complete accreditation no later than September 20, 2026, by contacting: communications@iciid.org.
Date: 2-3 October 2026
Venue: National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 1st floor, Astana
Start time: 10:30 a.m.
Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions
In a world where geopolitical conflicts, religious intolerance, social polarisation and cultural divisions are becoming increasingly pronounced, dialogue among religions and civilisations is taking on particular importance. One of the international platforms established specifically to foster such dialogue is the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, which has been held in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, since 2003.
The initiative to establish the Congress emerged more than two decades ago in response to growing international tensions, the spread of extremism, and attempts to portray different religions and cultures as being inherently opposed to one another. The first Congress was held in Astana on 23-24 September 2003 and brought together representatives of Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism and other religious traditions.
Since then, the forum has been held every three years and has gradually developed into an established international platform bringing together religious leaders, representatives of international organisations, policymakers, experts and public figures.
The fundamental principle of the Congress has remained unchanged: religion should serve as a force for peace and mutual understanding rather than as an instrument of confrontation. Participants reject the use of religious beliefs to justify violence, extremism and hostility, while seeking to identify shared moral values capable of bringing people together regardless of their faith, nationality or cultural background.
The Eighth Congress in Astana
The Eighth Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions was held in Astana on 17-18 September 2025. It brought together more than 100 delegations from approximately 60 countries.
At the heart of the forum was the search for ways to strengthen peace and trust amid growing international tensions.
Addressing the opening of the Congress, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the particular responsibility borne by religious leaders in times of conflict and ideological confrontation. He stressed that open interfaith dialogue can help identify common ground even where the political positions of the parties involved differ considerably.
The agenda of the Eighth Congress extended far beyond religious matters alone. Participants discussed conflict prevention, the protection of religious sites and cultural heritage, countering extremism, education, climate change, the participation of young people and women in public dialogue, as well as the ethical implications of the rapid development of artificial intelligence.
Astana Peace Declaration 2025
The principal outcome document of the Eighth Congress was the Astana Peace Declaration 2025, which reflects the participants’ shared vision of the role of religious leaders and interfaith dialogue in addressing contemporary global challenges.
The Declaration reaffirms the need to strengthen cooperation with the United Nations and other international and regional organisations, protect religious sites and cultural heritage, promote education as a means of preventing radicalisation, and encourage greater participation by young people and women in intercultural and interfaith dialogue.
One of the Declaration's fundamental principles is that terrorism cannot and should not be associated with any religion, culture, nationality or civilisation.
Particular attention was also devoted to the emerging challenges of the twenty-first century.
In this context, participants addressed the ethical use of artificial intelligence. The President of Kazakhstan proposed establishing an Interfaith Commission on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, which could contribute to the development of a human-centred approach to emerging technologies.
Environmental responsibility was another important area of discussion. Participants supported the idea of greater involvement by religious leaders in international efforts to combat climate change, viewing environmental protection not only as an economic or political challenge, but also as a moral responsibility towards future generations.
The Congress also emphasised the importance of protecting sacred religious sites and cultural heritage as part of humanity’s shared heritage, regardless of the religion or culture to which they belong.
Dialogue in an Age of Division
Over more than two decades, the Congress in Astana has developed its own model of what may be described as spiritual diplomacy - a form of dialogue that complements traditional political mechanisms of international engagement.
Situated at the historic crossroads of Europe and Asia and home to diverse ethnic and religious communities, Kazakhstan regards interfaith dialogue as an important dimension of its international engagement.
A distinctive feature of the Congress is its ambition to provide a space where representatives of different religions and worldviews can discuss not only matters of faith, but also challenges shared by humanity as a whole - wars and conflicts, intolerance, climate change, technological transformation and the future of generations to come.
In this sense, the Astana Peace Declaration 2025 is addressed not only to religious communities. Its central message is broader - differences between societies, cultures and religions should not become a source of confrontation, while dialogue and mutual respect remain essential foundations for lasting peace.
The Ninth Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions is scheduled to take place in Astana in 2028.
Podgorica, April 29, 2026 - The Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Gabiden Temirbek, held a meeting with the Minister of Public Administration of Montenegro, Marash Dukaj.
During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for developing Kazakh-Montenegrin cooperation in digital transformation, including public administration, GovTech, civil service modernization, and the application of artificial intelligence.
The Montenegrin side was briefed on Kazakhstan’s experience in introducing digital solutions, including the E-Qyzmet system, as well as approaches to the digital transformation of the public sector.
The parties noted significant potential for expanding cooperation in these areas, including through the exchange of experience, expert-level contacts, and further development of the legal framework.
Minister Marash Dukaj highlighted the importance of strengthening cooperation with Kazakhstan in digitalization and expressed interest in studying Kazakhstan’s experience.
Following the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their mutual interest in further deepening cooperation and continuing dialogue on the issues discussed.