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ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Parliament has approved, in the first reading, a package of draft constitutional laws aimed at restructuring the country’s political system, including legislation on the President, the Kurułtai (Congress in Kazakh), elections, and the formation of a new People’s Council. The reforms, reviewed at a May 8 joint session of both chambers, are...

Following the nationwide referendum held on 15 March 2026, the Republic of Kazakhstan adopted a new Constitution aimed at further modernizing the country’s political system and strengthening the effectiveness of public administration. One of the key constitutional innovations was the introduction of the office of Vice President, as stipulated in Article 49 of the new...

The Regional Ecological Summit has concluded in Astana, bringing together heads of state, public figures, policymakers, and researchers to address environmental issues and sustainable development in Central Asia. From 22 to 24 April, a total of 58 key sessions were held on the sidelines of the Summit, including 21 high-level sessions and 4 country sessions...

Young representatives from Central Asian countries convened at the Congress Center within the Regional Ecological Summit 2026 to deliver a unified message: the future of the region must be shaped with the active participation of youth as equal partners. During the press briefing, delegates from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan presented their coordinated regional...

On April 24, 2026, as part of the third day of the Regional Ecological Summit in Astana, a thematic panel session was held focusing on the use of modern digital solutions and artificial intelligence technologies in the environmental sector.      The session was organized by the RSE “Information and Analytical Center for Environmental Protection” under the...

The first day of the Regional Ecological Summit (RES 2026) has concluded in Astana, setting a focused and forward-looking tone for the discussions ahead. Symbolically launched on International Earth Day, the opening underscored the shared global responsibility to address environmental challenges and highlighted the urgency of coordinated action at both regional and international levels. Bringing...

The first high-level regional policy dialogue on clean air measures in Central Asia was held in June 2024 in Tashkent, while the second dialogue brought together environmental ministers in Astana. The event was opened by the Advisor to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on environmental issues – Chairman of the National Committee on...

At the 2026 Regional Environmental Summit, held in Astana from April 22 to 24, the heads of state of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan signed the Declaration on Regional Cooperation in Ecology and Sustainable Development, titled “Environmental Solidarity of Central Asia.” By adopting this Declaration, the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to intensify joint efforts...

A meeting on water resources, energy, and climate change was held in Astana. The event brought together representatives of the European Union and ministers from relevant agencies of Central Asian countries. The region is among the most vulnerable to climate change. According to international experts, by the end of the century, temperatures here may rise...

As part of the Regional Ecological Summit 2026, the first High-Level Dialogue on the Ecological Cooperation Platform within the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) was held. The event brought together representatives from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Türkiye, as well as the United Nations. Central Asian countries face common ecological challenges that directly impact the...