At the Regional Ecological Summit in Astana, following the panel session titled “Protecting Future Generations: Health at the Centre of the Environmental Agenda – Lessons and Solutions from the Aral Sea Basin,” a joint document was signed with the participation of the WHO Regional Director for Europe and Ministers of Health from Central Asian countries...
Presidents and heads of foreign delegations visited the RES 2026 EXPO International Exhibition of Green and Sustainable Technologies. The Presidents of Kazakhstan, Armenia, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, along with other distinguished guests, were presented with the pavilions of Central Asian countries and Azerbaijan. These showcases highlight national priorities in the fields of...
At the opening of the plenary session of the Regional Ecological Summit, remarks were delivered by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, the President of Turkmenistan...
The Regional Ecological Summit 2026 (hereinafter – RES), under the theme “A Shared Vision for a Sustainable Future,” is commencing its work in the capital of Kazakhstan. The event is aimed at developing a comprehensive policy framework and practical instruments for the protection, restoration and shared use of ecosystems, water and land resources, as well...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, while congratulating scientists on their professional holiday on April 10, announced that elections to the Kurultai (Congress in Kazakh) will take place in August and highlighted the role of science in strengthening responsibility and social values. Tokayev underlined the importance of providing advance notice of nationally significant events. He noted...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed Kazakhstan’s new Constitution and a decree on its implementation following the March 15 national referendum, in which 87.15% of participating voters approved it. The Constitution will come into force on July 1, and March 15 has been designated Constitution Day. “Today, you have all witnessed a truly epoch-making event that...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan has adopted a new Constitution following a national referendum on March 15, in which 87.15% of participating voters voted in favor, according to the Central Referendum Commission. A total of 12,482,613 citizens were eligible to vote, with 9,127,192 people casting ballots, resulting in a turnout of 73.12%. Among those who voted, 7,954,667...
By: Kassym-Jomart Tokayev The President of Kazakhstan promises that his nation will be a reliable and honest partner to the US. The world is entering an era where stability has become one of the rarest strategic resources. Conflicts are multiplying, geopolitical rivalry is sharpening, and international institutions are increasingly strained by gridlock, polarization, and declining public...
By Dr. Asadullah Karimov – Director General for South Africa and Kazakhstan Trading and Cultural Association In an exclusive interview during his state visit to Pakistan, the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined the country’s foreign and domestic policy priorities, presenting them through a pragmatic and strategically calibrated lens. His remarks highlight a consistent emphasis on...
By Dr. Asadullah Karimov – Director General for South Africa and Kazakhstan Trading and Cultural Association The draft new Constitution reflects a shift in how political reform is being approached in Kazakhstan. Instead of adjusting individual provisions, the process moves toward reworking the constitutional framework as a whole, responding to changes in the political system, public...










