Vienna, 16 October 2026 — The delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan took part in the 55th session of Working Group III of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) on investor-State dispute settlement reform, taking place in Vienna from 12 to 16 October.
Kazakhstan participated in the session as an observer and was represented by Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the International Organizations in Vienna and a national expert in international arbitration.
The session considered draft provisions aimed at improving procedures for resolving international investment disputes. Discussions covered amicable settlement, third-party funding, recourse to local remedies, the prevention of parallel proceedings, the assessment of compensation and the interpretation of investment treaties.
The Kazakh delegation presented proposals aimed at enhancing legal certainty and ensuring a balanced consideration of the interests of States and investors. In particular, Kazakhstan highlighted the importance of consultations, negotiations and mediation, emphasizing that measures to facilitate amicable settlement should be practicable and should not unduly delay proceedings.
Kazakhstan intends to continue its constructive engagement in UNCITRAL’s work, contributing to the development of balanced approaches to investor-State dispute settlement reform.
Vienna, 8 October 2026 — The Delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, during a meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna, expressed its support for the activities of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and underscored the particular importance of upholding international humanitarian law amid the growing number of armed conflicts. The statement was delivered in response to the address by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric.
In her remarks, Mirjana Spoljaric stressed that even war has limits and that the protection of civilians, medical personnel and humanitarian workers must remain an unconditional requirement.
Kazakhstan highly commended the ICRC’s role in protecting the lives and dignity of people affected by armed conflict, as well as in promoting respect for international humanitarian law. It was emphasized that, for Kazakhstan, peacebuilding, humanitarian action and respect for international humanitarian law are mutually reinforcing areas of engagement.
Particular attention was drawn to Kazakhstan’s participation as one of the initiators in promoting a Global Initiative to strengthen political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law, aimed at strengthening the political will of States to comply with existing IHL norms.
The Delegation of Kazakhstan reaffirmed its readiness to continue practical cooperation with the ICRC, including through the provision of humanitarian assistance to affected populations, participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations, and IHL training for Kazakh military personnel. The statement also highlighted the need to ensure strict compliance with IHL in the use of artificial intelligence, autonomous weapons systems and cyber technologies in the military sphere.
Vienna, 29 September – 1 October 2026. A series of events was held in Vienna to mark the 30th Anniversary of the opening for signature of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT).
On 29 September, a commemorative ceremony took place at Vienna City Hall, bringing together representatives of CTBT Signatory States, international organizations and the diplomatic community. Opening remarks were delivered by Robert Floyd, Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO); Beate Meinl-Reisinger, Austria’s Federal Minister for European and International Affairs; and Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Participants underscored the historic significance of the Treaty in establishing an international norm against nuclear testing, as well as the vital role of the International Monitoring System in safeguarding global security and strengthening the international nuclear test monitoring and verification regime.
The anniversary programme concluded on 1 October with a public screening of the CTBTO’s short film The Road to Zero. The film highlights the international community’s key achievements over the past three decades, tracing the history of global efforts to end nuclear testing through the testimonies of diplomats, scientists and technical experts. Particular attention is given to the progress made by the international community, from an era of more than 2,000 nuclear tests to a substantial reduction in testing following the opening of the CTBT for signature.
The film was produced with the support of Kazakhstan, which has consistently advocated a comprehensive ban on nuclear testing for many years. As noted in the film by Mukhtar Tileuberdi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the country’s commitment to this goal is one of the key priorities of its international engagement.
Kazakhstan continues to make a significant contribution to strengthening international nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament regimes. The closure of the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site stands as a historic example of this commitment. Today, Kazakhstan continues to uphold this legacy through its active participation in the work of the CTBTO and its efforts to advance international initiatives aimed at bringing the Treaty into force.
The film is available at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMN9QkWra7k
Vienna, 14-18 September 2026 – Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi highlighted the high potential of Kazakhstan’s nuclear sector, the country’s commitment to the principles of the safe and peaceful use of nuclear energy, and its contribution to the development of international cooperation.
The IAEA Director General made these remarks during the official opening of Kazakhstan’s national pavilion at the international exhibition held on the margins of the 70th session of the IAEA General Conference. Kazakhstan’s exhibition showcased to the international community the potential of the country’s nuclear sector, its scientific and technological achievements, as well as promising areas for international cooperation.
The Kazakh delegation to the 70th session of the IAEA General Conference, held from 14 to 18 September 2026, was headed by Gumar Sergazin, Deputy Chairman of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Atomic Energy.
During the General Debate, Kazakhstan delivered a national statement outlining the country’s key priorities in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, the further development of the nuclear sector, the strengthening of nuclear and radiation safety, the expansion of scientific and technical cooperation, and the training of qualified personnel.
On the margins of the General Conference, the Kazakh delegation organized three thematic side events.
The side event “35th Anniversary of the Closure of the Semipalatinsk Test Site: From National Tragedy to National Pride” focused on Kazakhstan’s experience in addressing its nuclear legacy and the consequences of nuclear testing, as well as on the development of modern nuclear science.
The side event “Developing Human Capital for Kazakhstan’s First Nuclear Power Plants” brought together representatives of Kazakhstan and the international expert community to discuss the training of specialists for the development of the country’s nuclear energy sector, human capital development, and the enhancement of educational infrastructure.
The thematic event “Advancing Cancer Care in Kazakhstan: From Radiopharmaceutical Production to Proton Therapy” focused on the development of nuclear technologies in healthcare, including the production of radiopharmaceuticals and the introduction of advanced methods for the diagnosis and treatment of oncological diseases.
Kazakhstan’s participation in the 70th session of the IAEA General Conference provided an important platform for presenting the country’s scientific and technological expertise to the international community. The high-level recognition of Kazakhstan’s potential by the IAEA leadership, together with the substantive programme of the national pavilion and thematic events, underscored the importance of international cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy and created additional opportunities for its further development.
Kazakhstan continues to develop its nuclear sector based on the principles of safety, responsibility, and the peaceful use of nuclear technologies.
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 headed by Ambassador Kairat Abdrakhmanov comprising representatives from the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the OSCE and the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Czech Republic 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.
Vienna, 3 September 2026 – The delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan participated in the first resumed seventeenth session of the Implementation Review Group of the United Nations Convention against Corruption, held at the Vienna International Centre from 31 August to 4 September 2026.
During the session, States considered preparations for the second phase of the Implementation Review Mechanism, improvements to country review procedures, the application of information technology solutions, and the provision of technical assistance to States parties.
Speaking during the discussion on the implementation of the Convention, the head of the Kazakh delegation underscored its importance as the principal universal international legal instrument for combating corruption and welcomed the launch of the second phase of the Implementation Review Mechanism.
Participants were briefed on the institutional and legislative reforms being implemented in Kazakhstan, including the reorganization of the Anti-Corruption Agency into the Anti-Corruption Service of the National Security Committee. The delegation also highlighted the introduction of liability for promising, offering and soliciting a bribe, the expansion of the scope of persons subject to liability for corruption offences, and the strengthening of the liability of legal entities.
The delegation of Kazakhstan also emphasized the importance of international cooperation in mutual legal assistance, information exchange, asset tracking and recovery, extradition, and joint investigations. Kazakhstan reaffirmed its commitment to constructive cooperation and the practical implementation of the provisions of the United Nations Convention against Corruption.
On 2 September 2026, a commemoration event was held at the Vienna International Centre to mark the International Day against Nuclear Tests and three landmark anniversaries in 2026: the 35th Anniversary of the closure of the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site, the 30th Anniversary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), and the 20th Anniversary of the Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia.
The event was jointly organized by the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), the Permanent Mission of Kazakhstan to the International Organizations in Vienna, and the Vienna Office of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA).
Participants underscored the historic significance of Kazakhstan’s decision, taken on 29 August 1991, to close the Semipalatinsk Test Site. Over more than four decades, 456 nuclear tests were conducted there, with their consequences affecting public health and the environment for generations. The closure of the Test Site sent an important political signal to the international community and was among the developments that contributed to the emergence of a global norm against nuclear testing.
CTBTO Executive Secretary Dr Robert Floyd highlighted Kazakhstan’s significant contribution to the development of the global norm against nuclear testing and to the international system for monitoring compliance with the CTBT. He also noted the practical steps taken by Kazakhstan to strengthen the Treaty’s verification mechanisms.
Deputy Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the International Organizations in Vienna Yerzhan Kuatbekov stressed that the legacy of Semipalatinsk has given Kazakhstan a distinctive role in international efforts to prevent nuclear testing. Referring to the address by President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the occasion of the International Day against Nuclear Tests, he noted that the 35th Anniversary of the Test Site’s closure should serve as a reminder to all humanity of the tragic consequences of nuclear testing and as a call to prevent their recurrence.
By voluntarily renouncing the world’s fourth-largest nuclear arsenal, Kazakhstan made a conscious choice in favour of peace, security and sustainable development. Today, this choice continues to shape and reinforce the country’s position in support of dialogue among nuclear-weapon States, the earliest possible entry into force of the CTBT, strengthening the nuclear non-proliferation regime, and decisive multilateral efforts to eliminate nuclear threats.
Head of the Vienna Office of UNODA Rebecca Jovin highly commended Kazakhstan’s consistent commitment to actively advancing the international agenda on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, emphasizing the importance of continued cooperation among States and international organizations.
The event also brought together national operators of CTBTO International Monitoring System stations, whose work ensures their continuous operation and makes a direct contribution to the reliability of the global verification mechanism. Among them was Abylay Uzbekov, Senior Researcher at the Data Centre of the Institute of Geophysical Research of the National Nuclear Center of Kazakhstan, who provided a detailed account of Kazakhstan’s practical role in supporting the operation of the five stations located on its territory.
26 August 2026, Vienna – Erlan Batyrbekov, Director General of the National Nuclear Center of Kazakhstan, chaired his final session as Chair of Working Group B of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO).
Mr. Batyrbekov has served as Chair of Working Group B since April 2021. His decision to conclude his term ahead of schedule is related to his transition to new political responsibilities in the Republic of Kazakhstan, including his work in the leadership of the Adilet party and his subsequent activities in the Kurultai of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
During the meeting of Working Group B, taking place in Vienna from 25 August to 4 September 2026, delegations of CTBTO Member States highly commended Mr. Batyrbekov’s contribution to the work of the Organization, noting his effective leadership of the Working Group and his contribution to further developing verification mechanisms for the future regime to monitor compliance with the Treaty. Speakers noted that his chairmanship coincided with a challenging period for the Organization, including the COVID-19 pandemic, budgetary and financial constraints, and heightened geopolitical tensions.
CTBTO Executive Secretary Dr. Robert Floyd highlighted Mr. Batyrbekov’s ability to facilitate consensus on complex issues while preserving the technical and professional nature of the Working Group’s work. On behalf of the Secretariat and in his personal capacity, he expressed his appreciation to Mr. Batyrbekov for his contribution to the work of the Organization and wished him every success in his future endeavours.
For his part, Mr. Batyrbekov thanked the delegations of CTBTO Member States and the Secretariat for their constructive engagement and support, which enabled the Working Group to achieve practical results. He underscored the importance of maintaining the professional and technical nature of its work and preventing the politicization of issues falling within the Working Group’s mandate.
Mr. Batyrbekov also expressed his appreciation to the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan for its confidence and for the opportunity to contribute to strengthening the international nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament regime and international security.
The more than five-year chairmanship of Kazakhstan’s representative of CTBTO Working Group B has constituted a contribution by the Republic of Kazakhstan to the work of the Organization and to the further development of its international verification regime.
Vienna, 26 August 2026 – A symbolic walk of 829 steps was held at the United Nations Office at Vienna to mark the International Day against Nuclear Tests, observed annually on 29 August.
The international initiative was organized by Dr. Robert Floyd, Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), H.E. Mr. Mukhtar Tileuberdi, Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan to the International Organizations in Vienna, and Rebecca Jovin, Chief of the Vienna Office of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA).
The meaning of the 829 steps refers to 29 August (08/29), a date that has become a powerful symbol for many of the determination to reject nuclear testing. On 29 August 1949, the Soviet Union conducted its first nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site. Forty-two years later, on 29 August 1991, Kazakhstan closed the site, where 456 nuclear explosions had been conducted over more than four decades.
The Vienna event has launched a series of commemorative events in New York, Geneva and Vienna marking several significant anniversaries: the 35th Anniversary of the closure of the Semipalatinsk Test Site, the 20th Anniversary of the signing of the Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia, and the 30th Anniversary of the opening for signature of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT).
The 829 steps in Vienna became a symbol of remembrance and responsibility. They serve as a reminder of the human and environmental cost of nuclear testing while underscoring the need for joint efforts to advance peace and security and build a future free of nuclear tests.
Vienna, 23 July 2026 – At a meeting of the Permanent Council of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), Kazakhstan’s Permanent Representative to the OSCE, Ambassador Mukhtar Tileuberdi, strongly condemned the recent drone attacks on civilian vessels engaged in the legitimate transportation of oil through the infrastructure of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) in the Black Sea.
Kazakhstan emphasized the strategic importance of the CPC, which handles approximately 90 per cent of the country’s oil exports. It was noted that the attacks had resulted in the temporary suspension of loading operations, posing risks to international investors and to European and global energy security.
Ambassador Tileuberdi stressed that Kazakhstan regards these incidents as an unacceptable infringement upon the country’s economic interests and as a threat to international trade, global energy markets, and the security of global transport and logistics chains.
Particular attention was drawn to the failure to comply with the agreed mechanism for exchanging information on civilian vessels entering the Black Sea to load oil at CPC terminals, thereby endangering the lives and safety of their crews.
The Kazakh diplomat called for an immediate cessation of the attacks and the adoption of comprehensive measures to ensure the security of infrastructure used for the export of Kazakhstan’s hydrocarbons. He also urged the OSCE participating States to unequivocally condemn the attacks and work together to develop practical measures aimed at preventing similar incidents in the future.
Delegations from Canada, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Türkiye, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom also took the floor on the matter. They expressed understanding for Kazakhstan’s position and acknowledged the importance of the issue and the need to safeguard global energy security.