Prague, 15 October 2026 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Czech Republic Kairat Abdrakhmanov visited the OSCE Documentation Centre in Prague and met with its Head, Halka Kaiserova.
The Documentation Centre serves as the principal repository of the historical archives of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and its predecessor, the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe (CSCE). It preserves, organizes and facilitates access to documents dating back to the 1970s. Its archival holdings include materials from international conferences, political documents and other records reflecting key stages in the establishment and development of the OSCE. In addition, with the support of the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Centre facilitates the organization of OSCE events in Prague. Most recently, Prague successfully hosted the Organization’s annual Economic and Environmental Forum.
During the visit, the Ambassador was briefed on the Centre’s activities and highly commended its practical contribution to preserving, organizing and providing access to the documentary heritage of the world’s largest regional security organization. The Centre plays a particularly important role in safeguarding the OSCE’s institutional memory, studying the history of multilateral diplomacy and promoting international cooperation. Its archival holdings are of considerable historical and scholarly value, offering deeper insights into the processes that have shaped the European and Eurasian security architecture.
Both sides underscored the importance of preserving the OSCE’s archival heritage as a foundation for reflecting on the Organization’s historical experience, strengthening mutual understanding and further advancing dialogue on security and cooperation. The favourable conditions provided by the Centre for researchers from different countries were also positively noted. The parties highlighted the Centre’s considerable potential as a venue for informal consultations on current issues on the agendas of the OSCE Secretariat and its autonomous institutions.
Particular attention was drawn to the fact that access to historical documents helps preserve continuity in diplomatic practice and pass accumulated knowledge on to future generations, underscoring the need to ensure adequate funding for the Centre’s activities.
The documentary legacy of Kazakhstan’s 2010 OSCE Chairpersonship is of particular interest to researchers. That year was marked by a historic milestone: the OSCE Summit in Astana, the only summit held by the Organization so far this century, at which the leaders of participating States adopted the Astana Declaration.
The cordial meeting also featured an engaging exchange of views on the development of multilateral diplomacy, confidence-building, the promotion of international dialogue and the role of the OSCE in these processes. The Ambassador wished the Documentation Centre’s staff continued success in their important work.
Prague – Kairat Abdrakhmanov, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Czech Republic, met with Jan Sechter, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic and Co-Chair of the Kazakhstan - Czech Intergovernmental Commission on Economic, Industrial, Scientific and Technical Cooperation.
The meeting focused on the implementation of agreements and instructions arising from the official visit of Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš to the Republic of Kazakhstan in April 2026, as well as current priorities for further developing bilateral trade, economic and industrial cooperation.
Particular attention was paid to preparations for the 13th meeting of the Kazakhstan–Czech Intergovernmental Commission on Economic, Industrial, Scientific and Technical Cooperation, scheduled for 2027. Both sides underscored the importance of developing a substantive agenda and identifying promising areas of cooperation of mutual interest.
The participation of the Kazakhstani delegation in the 67th International Engineering Fair in Brno was also discussed. The sides positively assessed the participation of the Union of Machine Builders of Kazakhstan in the exhibition. They highlighted the fair’s importance as a platform for expanding business contacts, strengthening partnerships between companies from the two countries and advancing joint projects in industry and related sectors.
The meeting also featured a substantive exchange of views on a broad range of bilateral issues, including trade, energy and energy resource supplies, the digital economy, transport and logistics, and cooperation on critical materials. Both sides expressed their interest in further developing cooperation in these areas, which offer significant potential for strengthening economic ties between Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic.
The interlocutors also noted that the forthcoming visits to Kazakhstan by Czech Minister of Transport Ivan Bednárik and Czech Minister of Agriculture Martin Šebestyán would provide additional momentum to bilateral cooperation, facilitate closer sectoral dialogue and open up new opportunities for practical engagement.
The meeting was held in a warm and friendly atmosphere, reaffirming the mutual commitment of Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic to steadily strengthening their partnership, expanding business ties and deepening cooperation in priority areas.
Prague, 10 October 2026 – Representatives of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Czech Republic attended the official opening ceremony marking the launch of Vietnamese airline “VietJet Air’s” first flight on the Hanoi–Almaty–Prague route, held at Václav Havel Airport Prague.
The inaugural VietJet Air flight arrived in the Czech capital carrying approximately 200 Kazakhstani citizens. The launch of this new air service is of particular practical importance to Kazakhstan, providing additional opportunities for travel, strengthening people-to-people contacts and enhancing the country’s connectivity with Europe.
The opening of the route marks an important development in air connectivity between Southeast Asia, Central Asia and Europe. Linking Hanoi, Almaty and Prague, the new service creates further opportunities for tourism, business and cultural exchanges between Viet Nam, Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic.
Speaking at the ceremony, Radomír Lašák, Chairman of the Board of Prague Airport, described the launch of regular flights to Hanoi as a major step in expanding the airport’s long-haul international network. He welcomed VietJet Air’s decision to select Prague as a new destination in its European expansion and expressed the expectation that the new routes would carry more than 67,000 passengers in both directions during the first year of operation.
According to information provided by the airline and Václav Havel Airport Prague, flights on the new route operate twice a week, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, using modern Airbus A330-300 wide-body aircraft with a capacity of up to 377 passengers. Tickets are also available for the Prague–Almaty sector separately, creating additional opportunities for passenger travel between Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic.
The launch of the service is expected not only to promote tourism but also to strengthen trade and economic ties, expand business contacts and improve Kazakhstan’s accessibility for European partners. The additional air connection offers more convenient travel options for businesspeople, tourists, students and those visiting family and friends.
The new route is particularly relevant to efforts to further strengthen Kazakhstan–Czech cooperation. Air connectivity between Almaty and Prague creates additional opportunities to develop interregional ties, broaden business contacts and advance joint initiatives in tourism, trade and investment.
The launch of the Hanoi–Almaty–Prague route represents a significant step towards enhancing Kazakhstan’s international transport connectivity and creating new opportunities for cooperation between Central Asia and Europe.
Prague, 6 October 2026 - A delegation of the Association of Legal Entities “Association of Kazakhstan Machinery Industry” (Association), together with representatives of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Czech Republic, took part in the 67th International Engineering Fair (MSV), held in Brno from 6 to 9 October.
The participation of the Kazakhstani delegation provided an important opportunity to explore modern technologies and industrial solutions showcased by leading Czech and international companies, as well as to assess prospects for expanding cooperation between Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic in mechanical engineering, industrial cooperation and technology transfer.
MSV is the largest industrial exhibition in the Czech Republic and one of the leading mechanical engineering events in Central Europe. Traditionally, it covers a broad range of industries, from machine-tool manufacturing, metalworking and industrial automation to robotics, manufacturing digitalisation and other advanced technologies.
In 2026, the fair brings together 1,379 companies from 39 countries, reaffirming its status as a major international platform for establishing business contacts, showcasing innovative solutions and developing new industrial partnerships. The active participation of representatives from other Central Asian countries, including Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, is also noteworthy.
The official opening ceremony of the 67th MSV was attended by Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, President of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic Miloš Vystrčil, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade Karel Havlíček, as well as representatives of Czech businesses and regional authorities.
In their addresses, Czech leaders underscored the strategic importance of industry to the national economy and the need to further strengthen its competitiveness. Prime Minister Andrej Babiš noted that mechanical engineering remains one of the pillars of the Czech economy while undergoing profound technological transformation driven by robotics, automation, artificial intelligence and digital technologies.
Senate President Miloš Vystrčil highlighted the need for coordinated efforts by the government, businesses and other stakeholders to maintain the competitiveness of Czech industry. First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade Karel Havlíček, in turn, pointed to positive economic trends and the prospects for further industrial development in the Czech Republic.
During their visit to the fair, representatives of the Union and the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan explored the exhibits of leading Czech and international companies, including solutions in industrial automation, robotics, manufacturing digitalisation, machine-tool production and advanced manufacturing technologies. The Union’s delegation paid particular attention to solutions that could be applied by Kazakhstan’s mechanical engineering enterprises.
Czech expertise and technologies offer considerable potential in the context of Kazakhstan’s ambitious efforts to modernise its industrial base, develop the manufacturing sector and increase the share of products with high added value. The Union views Czech companies as potential partners for Kazakhstani mechanical engineering enterprises in technological upgrading and the localisation of production.
Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic enjoy stable trade and economic relations and have considerable scope to expand industrial cooperation further. Mechanical engineering could become a promising area of bilateral partnership, including through the establishment of joint production facilities, technology localisation, the development of industrial supply chains, the exchange of engineering expertise and the attraction of investment.
Kazakhstan’s participation in the International Engineering Fair in Brno helps strengthen direct contacts between business communities in the two countries and creates additional opportunities to identify concrete industrial cooperation projects.
The Union will share the outcomes of the delegation’s visit with its member enterprises, facilitate their contacts with Czech manufacturers and remain open to dialogue with Czech companies interested in establishing long-term partnerships with Kazakhstani mechanical engineering businesses.
The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Czech Republic will continue to support contacts between Kazakhstani and Czech enterprises and promote mutually beneficial projects in industry and mechanical engineering.
Prague, 28 September 2026 - The Embassy of Kazakhstan in the Czech Republic took part in celebrations marking the 95th anniversary of the establishment of Prague Zoo and the 15th anniversary of the international “Return of the Wild Horses” project in the steppes of Kazakhstan and Mongolia. The organisers timed the celebration of these memorable dates to coincide with the Czech Statehood Day. The event was held on the premises of the Zoo in the presence of numerous visitors, members of the Czech public and the diplomatic corps.
Speaking at a presentation dedicated to the progress of the return of the Przewalski’s horse to its historical range, the management of Prague Zoo, as well as Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kairat Abdrakhmanov and Ambassador of Mongolia Bolormaa Battsaihan, spoke about measures being undertaken in their respective countries to restore ecological balance and preserve biodiversity. It was emphasised that the sustainable use of natural resources is a common task both for individual states and for the international community.
In Kazakhstan, within the framework of the project, the restoration of the Przewalski’s horse population in its natural habitat continues in the Altyn Dala State Nature Reserve, where the first offspring have already been born. The joint efforts of specialists from many countries under the auspices of the Czech Republic have demonstrated the practical value of coordinated cooperation among scientists, central and local authorities, non-governmental organisations, air forces and transport organisations, making it possible to achieve positive results.
The Kazakh side expressed its gratitude to Director of Prague Zoo Lenka Poliakova and to all participants in the ongoing project to return the Przewalski’s horse to the country of the Great Steppe for their practical contribution to strengthening international cooperation in the field of environmental protection.
On 24 September, representatives of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan held a meeting with Tomáš Urubek, Head of the Migration Policy and Foreign Relations Department of the Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic.
During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on cooperation between Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic in the field of migration policy and discussed current issues related to the stay of citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Czech Republic.
Particular attention was paid to the voluntary return of citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan who are staying in the Czech Republic without legal grounds, in accordance with the applicable readmission agreement.
Mr. Urubek noted the positive dynamics and constructive nature of cooperation with the Kazakh side, emphasizing the importance of the established cooperation in this area. He also highlighted the role of the Embassy in maintaining an effective dialogue and facilitating the prompt consideration of issues of mutual interest.
The parties also discussed further facilitation of visa procedures for citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan applying for visas to the Schengen area. The importance of continuing cooperation in this area, including through engagement with the European Union, was emphasized.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties expressed their readiness to continue constructive cooperation, as well as to maintain regular contacts and exchange information on current issues of bilateral cooperation.
Prague, September 10-11, 2026. Under the Chairpersonship of Switzerland, the concluding meeting of the 32nd Economic and Environmental Forum (EEF) of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) took place devoted to the topic "Strengthening security and stability in the OSCE area through anticipating technologies and science-based diplomacy". The Forum brought together representatives from OSCE participating states, international organizations, the expert community, academia, and the private sector to discuss modern approaches to ensuring economic and environmental security.
The Kazakh delegation, comprising representatives of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Czech Republic, led by Ambassador Kairat Abdrakhmanov, and the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the OSCE, actively participated in the Forum.
During plenary sessions and thematic discussions, participants examined issues such as the integration of strategic foresight technologies into public administration, the development of science diplomacy, the improvement of early warning mechanisms, the management of virtual assets, the enhancement of energy resilience, the application of artificial intelligence as well as other innovative solutions to strengthen security and stability across the OSCE area.
The delegation of Kazakhstan in a national statement reaffirmed its commitment to OSCE obligations within the economic and environmental dimension, pointing out that advanced technologies serve not only as a tool for risk mitigation, but also as an essential means of fostering trust and resilience in the region. The representative of Kazakhstan informed participants on the country’s strategic course toward digital development, including the designation of 2026 as the "Year of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence" and highlighted the enshrining of this innovative path in the country's new Constitution, which entered into force on July 1, 2026.
Particular attention was paid to water-related issues. Kazakhstan called on OSCE participating States to support President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s initiative to establish an International Water Organization under the auspices of the UN, emphasizing that water scarcity poses one of the most acute threats to global security.
Regarding technological cooperation, the Kazakh delegation highlighted the need to enhance transport connectivity and the importance of modernizing the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route to significantly increase its capacity. In this context, interest was expressed in the continued implementation of OSCE projects aimed at creating digital platforms for the ports of Aktau and Kuryk.
In addition, Ms.Aliya Salimzhuarova, an independent expert in energy transition, investment and sustainable infrastructure in Central Asia and a member of the OSCE-supported Central Asian Women in Energy Network who was a keynote speaker at a panel session titled "Technology in Action: Strengthening Local Capacities and Opportunities" and at a side event focused on emerging trends in Central Asia’s critical minerals sector. In her remarks, she presented key research findings, including the role of critical minerals in the region's energy, economic and environmental security.
The Forum concluded with a call to further strengthen a comprehensive approach to security and to actively leverage cutting-edge technologies and science diplomacy to address future challenges.
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:
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.”
Prague, 2 September 2026 - A ceremonial event was held in Prague to mark the completion of the latest phase of the international project on the reintroduction of Przewalski's horses to Kazakhstan.
Opening the event, Lenka Polakova, Director of Prague Zoo, reviewed the project's achievements in 2026, including the successful transportation of another group of animals to the Altyn Dala State Nature Reserve, where they are currently undergoing adaptation before being released into their natural habitat.
Sincere appreciation was extended to the project's long-standing partners, including the highly qualified specialists of Altyn Dala, Tierpark Berlin, the relevant ministries and government agencies, non-governmental organizations, local authorities, pilots of the Czech Republic Air Force, as well as the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Czech Republic for their unwavering support of the "Return of the Wild Horses" initiative.
In his remarks, Kairat Abdrakhmanov, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Czech Republic, emphasized that the noble work of this distinguished international team serves as a vivid example of how international cooperation can unite efforts to preserve biodiversity while further strengthening the traditionally friendly ties between Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic.
As part of the programme, certificates were presented to the project participants in recognition of their valuable contribution to the implementation of the initiative. Guests were also shown photographs and video materials highlighting the progress of the mission in Kazakhstan.
The project to return Przewalski's horses to Kazakhstan is one of the most successful examples of international cooperation in the field of nature conservation and the restoration of endangered species. Following the first transportation of the animals in 2024 and the continuation of the programme in 2025, this year's phase marked another important milestone in the implementation of the initiative.
One of the project's most significant achievements has been the birth of two Przewalski's horse foals in Kazakhstan, confirming the successful adaptation of the animals and marking a new chapter in the restoration of the population of this exceptionally rare species across the vast Kazakh steppes.
Dear compatriots,
Today, the international community observes the International Day against Nuclear Tests, established by the United Nations General Assembly at the initiative of our country.
Exactly 35 years ago, amid a complex international situation, the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site was closed. For decades, it inflicted irreparable damage on human health and the environment, leaving a painful mark on the fate of our people. This date will serve as a reminder to all humanity of the tragic consequences of nuclear testing and as a call to prevent such tragedies from ever happening again.
By voluntarily renouncing the fourth-largest nuclear arsenal on the planet, Kazakhstan made a historic choice in favor of peace, security, and sustainable development. This decision fulfilled the aspirations of the people of Kazakhstan and demonstrated our state’s responsibility for the fate of future generations.
Our commitment to peace and friendship with all states, enshrined in the preamble of the New Constitution, remains an unwavering principle of Kazakhstan’s foreign policy. Our country’s position as one of the leaders of the global nuclear- weapons-free movement remains unchanged: we call for dialogue and negotiations among the nuclear-weapons states, the earliest possible entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, and decisive multilateral action aimed at eliminating the threat of the use of nuclear weapons.
Nuclear energy must serve exclusively peaceful and constructive purposes. In a nationwide referendum, our people firmly supported the course towards the development of nuclear energy, laying a solid foundation for Kazakhstan’s economic, scientific, and technological progress for decades to come.
This strategic choice is an important part of the transformations opening a new chapter in the country’s sustainable development. Large-scale reforms across all spheres of public life are aimed at building a Just, Progressive, and Clean Kazakhstan.
I am confident that together we will achieve this noble goal.