İbrahimjan Abdimutalipjan

editor at EUReflect

Contributing writer at EUReflect.

Articles by İbrahimjan Abdimutalipjan

  • Ethiopian Victory Day: Adwa’s Eternal Flame of Freedom for Africa's Soul

    Ethiopian Victory Day: Adwa’s Eternal Flame of Freedom for Africa's Soul

    Eureflect had the honour to attend the commemoration of the 130th anniversary of the Adwa Victory Day at the Embassy of Ethiopia in Brussels. This event brought Ethiopian diplomats, members of the Ethiopian diaspora from across the BENELUX region and friends of Ethiopia together. The event marked the anniversary under the theme Adwa: “Glorious Past, Radiant Horizon” as the Black People’s Victory globally. It demonstrates that the people of Ethiopia hold the values of freedom, sovereignty, and cultural pride in high esteem. This commemoration matters because Adwa is not only a national holiday for Ethiopia. Rather the Adwa Victory Day stands as a beacon of freedom in the whole African continent and Black People history.

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  • Karadeniz Rising: Türkiye's Black Sea Gem beyond the Mediterranean

    Karadeniz Rising: Türkiye's Black Sea Gem beyond the Mediterranean

    Türkiye’s Black Sea coast, or Karadeniz region, is stepping out from the shadows of the Mediterranean. People always assume that Türkiye is only known for its low cost all-inclusive hotels, which is highly mistaken. In contrast the Karadeniz region is offering a wild, green alternative to the country’s classic all inclusive beach option. This article will take you to Türkiye’s hidden gem. It will completely change the image of what the country has to offer in terms of tourism.

    travel
  • Surrealism Meets Diplomacy: Celebrating 160 Years of Japan–Belgium Diplomatic Relations

    Surrealism Meets Diplomacy: Celebrating 160 Years of Japan–Belgium Diplomatic Relations

    EUREFLECT had the honour to attend the Japanese cultural evening: “René Magritte, entre réalité et illusion” in Brussels on 13th of February 2026. The Japanese art historian Koji Mori gave profound insights about the surrealist universe of René Magritte. Delivered in French, his lecture connected art history with cultural diplomacy, underlining how Magritte’s imagery has found an enduring echo in Japan’s museums, exhibitions and public imagination. This event took place in the context of 160 years of diplomatic friendship between Belgium and Japan.

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  • No More Limits: The End of the Last US-Russia Nuclear Treaty

    No More Limits: The End of the Last US-Russia Nuclear Treaty

    For the first time in over 50 years, the United States and Russia are no longer bound by a formal, verifiable nuclear arms control treaty. The New START agreement stands for Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty , which limited the two countries strategic nuclear arsenals. This treaty helped keep the Cold War style arms race in check but has now expired. With that brake removed, questions are mounting about how Washington and Moscow will manage their nuclear forces.

    defense
  • EU Visa Strategy: Attracting Great Minds While Securing Europe’s Borders

    EU Visa Strategy: Attracting Great Minds While Securing Europe’s Borders

    The European Commission has adopted its first-ever EU Visa Strategy, turning visa policy into a central tool for security, competitiveness and geopolitical influence. It comes at a moment of rising global mobility, regional instability, geopolitical turmoil and sharper competition for talent.

    general
  • USS Abraham Lincoln Steams Towards Iran

    USS Abraham Lincoln Steams Towards Iran

    Tensions in the Gulf are rising sharply after the US navy ordered the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group to leave the Indo-Pacific and to set course to the Persian Gulf. This puts a powerful American naval formation on a trajectory that could bring into striking distance of Iran within days. This move signals that Washington wants visible, high-end military options on the table.

    defense
  • The Digital Euro: Europe’s Next Money Revolution

    The Digital Euro: Europe’s Next Money Revolution

    Is the digital euro by the European Union a bold move into a cashless revolution or a tool for control over every transaction? EU finance ministers sealed the deal on December 19, 2025 and handed the baton over to the European Parliament. This electronic cash backed by the ECB promises seamless payments but raises alarms over privacy and identity links. Brace yourself: by 2028-2029, digital euro wallets could change how we use money forever.

    economy
  • Kazakhstan & EU: A Decade Long Strategic Partnership Blossoming into Genuine Friendship

    Kazakhstan & EU: A Decade Long Strategic Partnership Blossoming into Genuine Friendship

    EUREFLECT had the privilege to attend yesterday’s reception hosted by the Kazakh Embassy to Belgium, on 12 December at Steigenberger Wiltcher’s Hotel in Brussels. This event marked Kazakhstan’s Republic Day and the 10th anniversary of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between Kazakhstan and the European Union. Over the past decade, this agreement has acted as a key catalyst transforming transactional business agreements into a long lasting friendship between both sides.

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  • Brussels immersed in musical symbiosis between Kazakhstan and the EU

    Brussels immersed in musical symbiosis between Kazakhstan and the EU

    Eureflect had the pleasure to attend the vibrant Qazaq Cultural Night at the Foundation Universitaire in Brussels on 9 December 2025. The guests were immersed in the sounds and stories of the Kazakh steppe in the heart of Europe. The evening, was hosted by the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Belgium and Luxembourg with the support of the Almaty Region Akimat. Mister Ambassador Roman Vassilenko, Minister-Counsellor Murager Sauranbay & Diplomat Rakhat Nurgaliyev of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Kingdom of Belgium played a key role in shaping this cultural initiative. Artists from the “Alatau Auenderi” ensemble travelled from Kazakhstan to Brussels to share the authentic sounds of the Kazakh steppe. Their performance transformed the Belgian capital into a musical symbiosis of nomadic and European melodies.

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  • Kazakhstan–EU Gateway Opens a New Chapter for Strategic Critical Raw Materials Cooperation

    Kazakhstan–EU Gateway Opens a New Chapter for Strategic Critical Raw Materials Cooperation

    Eureflect had the great honour of attending the inauguration of the Kazakhstan–EU Gateway’s new cooperation platform and its first flagship event, “Strategic Partnership on Critical Raw Materials.” This event was hosted at the Brussels premises of TÜSİAD, one of Turkey’s most prominent business associations. The venue provided an influential setting that reflected the event’s high-level, Eurasia focused character. The conference took place today, 9 December 2025, at Av. des Gaulois 13 in Brussels, bringing together policymakers, experts and business leaders at the heart of the EU quarter.

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  • A New Dawn in EU-ASEAN Relations: Brussels Event Unlocks Synergy

    A New Dawn in EU-ASEAN Relations: Brussels Event Unlocks Synergy

    The 47th ASEAN Summit and the future of ASEAN-EU relations were the focal points of the "ASEAN Forum 2025," held today in Brussels on December 5, 2025. Below is an extended news article covering the event/forum hosted by the Embassy of Malaysia in Brussels & European Institute of Asian Studies also known as EIAS.

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  • Palestinian Spirit Still Alive: A Night of Solidarity and Resilience in Brussels

    Palestinian Spirit Still Alive: A Night of Solidarity and Resilience in Brussels

    EUReflect had the great honour of attending the solemn Commemoration of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People held yesterday on December 3 , 2025 at the Polak Room in the Residence Palace, Brussels. This event, organized by the Mission of the State of Palestine to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and the European Union, was a powerful memorial ceremony paying tribute to the victims of the ongoing genocidal war in Gaza and the atrocities committed against the Palestinian people under the Israeli military occupation. The commemoration also addressed the acute and escalating aggression by far-right Israeli settlers in the West Bank, highlighting their systematic displacement of Palestinian families from their homes. It brought urgent attention to the persistent violence and discriminatory policies characterized by apartheid practices commited by the State of Israel in the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem.

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  • Decade of Progress: Kazakhstan-EU Cooperation Shaping Eurasian connectivity

    Decade of Progress: Kazakhstan-EU Cooperation Shaping Eurasian connectivity

    Eureflect had the honour to attend the press conference on November 24 of Mr Roman Vassilenko Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Belgium, EU, NATO at the “Brussels Press Club”. He underscored a decade of powerful partnership between Kazakhstan and the European Union. The Ambassador made it clear: Kazakhstan is not just a partner, it is the beating heart of a multi-vector strategy that ensures Europe and Asia remain connected, resilient, and prosperous.

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  • New Era for European Defense: EU 'Military Schengen'

    New Era for European Defense: EU 'Military Schengen'

    The European Commission has recently proposed the creation of a 'military Schengen zone' to drastically improve the speed and efficiency of moving military personnel and equipment within the EU. This initiative aims to remove existing barriers, harmonize procedures, and foster a secure, responsive defense network that can quickly react in times of crisis.

    defense
  • Türkiye and Australia Face Off over Climate Summit COP31

    Türkiye and Australia Face Off over Climate Summit COP31

    Türkiye and Australia are locked in a high-stakes contest to host COP31, the United Nations’ major climate summit set for 2026. In recent developments, Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that his country would not block a successful Turkish bid, even as both countries refuse to withdraw their own candidacies. This diplomatic standoff has drawn global attention amid fears of division at a time the world seeks unity on climate action.

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  • Ursula von der Leyen Pushes for EU Spy Service

    Ursula von der Leyen Pushes for EU Spy Service

    The European Commission plans to set up an intelligence unit to coordinate security data from EU member states, aiming to boost Europe’s autonomy and reduce reliance on U.S. intelligence. The move faces resistance from diplomats worried about overlapping powers and bureaucratic tension in Brussels.

    defense