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The Tashkent meeting covered Turkmen cultural heritage promotion, the country's permanent neutrality status and the distinction between investment frameworks and service-based cooperation in bilateral trade.
conferences events festivals
World leaders, First Ladies and international organisations gathered in Samarkand for the opening of the World Summit on Investing in Children’s Wellbeing, calling for stronger global action to ensure every child can grow up healthy, safe and with equal opportunities.
conferences events festivals
Ministers meeting alongside the 23rd STS Forum endorse a shared declaration on AI-driven discovery, research reform and talent. On 4 October 2026, ministers responsible for science, technology and innovation gathered in Kyoto for the 23rd S&T Ministers’ Roundtable. The meeting took place alongside the Annual Meeting of the Science and Technology in Society (STS) Forum. Its main outcome was a one-page declaration, the Kyoto Vision for a Golden Age of Science, which the United States and 16 countries endorsed
politics
The Truth About Qaraqalpaqstan: Revisiting History After the 5–15 October Warsaw Human Dimension Conference
politics
Civil Society in New Uzbekistan: Reform Results Presented at the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference
interview
Derya Soysal interviewed His Excellency Sayasat Nurbek, Minister of Education of Kazakhstan, during the week of Digital Bridge 2026, hosted by Kazakhstan. The interview focused on artificial intelligence, education, Kazakhstan’s AI strategy, international university partnerships, and the future of higher education in Central Asia.
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Uzbekistan Marks 35 Years of Independence With a Solemn Celebration in Brussels. Ambassadors, EU officials and the diplomatic corps gather to honour Uzbekistan’s ancient legacy and its deepening strategic partnership with Belgium and the European Union.
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Brussels, September 2026 — When the Mission of Kazakhstan to the European Union gathered diplomats, journalists and academics under the round felt roof of a traditional yurt for the latest edition of the Shanyraq Dialogues, the symbolism was deliberate.
politics
From Astana to Nairobi, from Almaty to Johannesburg, a quiet wave of new embassies, state visits and investment agreements is redrawing the map of South–South cooperation.
conferences events festivals
The Golden Horse Comes to Europe: Turkmenistan and the Netherlands Celebrate the Akhal-Teke at a Landmark World Championship
sport
The world's most celebrated horse breed will take center stage this week as the Akhal-Teke 2026 International Championship opens in Kronenberg, the Netherlands, bringing together breeders, equestrian enthusiasts, cultural organizations, and international media from across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and beyond.
politics
How a landlocked nation of mountains and nomads became one of Eurasia's busiest diplomatic crossroads
politics
Kazakhstan’s Central Election Commission (CEC) has officially registered 145 deputies of the Qurultay, the country’s new unicameral parliament, with their parliamentary mandates taking effect, today, on August 27.
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ASTANA – As Kazakhstan held its first-ever elections to the newly established Kurultai, the eyes of the international community turned toward Central Asia. Foreign experts, academics and political observers travelled to the country to witness the vote first-hand, visiting polling stations, speaking with citizens, and sharing their assessments with international journalists.
politics
Today, Kazakhstan is holding a historic nationwide vote, as citizens elect deputies to the country’s new Qurultay, the unicameral Parliament established under Kazakhstan’s recently adopted Constitution.
conferences events festivals
This week, football fans across Europe are once again turning their eyes toward Central Asia, as FC Qairat Almaty — the reigning champions of Kazakhstan — take on RSC Anderlecht in the play-off round of the UEFA Europa League qualifying path.
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“These horses are an unearthly breed. Perfection, miracles of miracles. … Gold that came down from heaven.”
politics
This Sunday, 23 August 2026, millions of Kazakhstanis will walk into polling stations to take part in one of the most consequential moments in their nation’s modern history: the first-ever election to the Qurultay (Құрылтай), Kazakhstan’s newly established single-chamber parliament.
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At a glance From 12 to 15 October 2026, King Philippe of the Belgians will pay his first-ever State visit to Kazakhstan, at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. It will be the first time in history that a Belgian sovereign travels on an official visit to the Central Asian country, since diplomatic relations were established in 1992.
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Interview with H.E. Khandker Masudul Alam, Ambassador of Bangladesh to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union
travel
When people, especially in Europe, think of great travel destinations, they often imagine France, Spain, Italy, Japan or Thailand. Rarely does Kazakhstan come to mind. Yet this vast Central Asian nation offers something increasingly difficult to find in modern tourism: authenticity. But for me, as a Belgian journalist, Kazakhstan is one of the most underrated travel destinations. It is so rich that, in one country, you can experience so many different things.
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Interview | Federal Minister Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon on Pakistan-EU Cultural Relations and the Pakistan Festival 2026
politics
Kyrgyzstan is entering a new chapter in its international engagement. Following its election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2027-2028 term, the country is preparing to play a more visible role on the global stage. In an interview with EUReflect, Ambassador Aidit Erkin, Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union, discussed Kyrgyzstan's priorities at the UN, regional cooperation in Central Asia, and the enduring importance of the Kyrgyz nomadic heritage.
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Why 2026 Is a Turning Point for Kyrgyzstan
conferences events festivals
4–6 September 2026 | Peelbergen Equestrian Centre, Kronenberg, the Netherlands
conferences events festivals
The championship includes a World Beauty Championship for young horses, a Best Decorated Horse Competition, and an awards ceremony honoring artists and breeders, culminating in a gala dinner.
