Belgian, Kazakh and EU representatives gathered in Brussels to outline the next phase of cooperation following the Belgian royal state visit to Kazakhstan, with critical raw materials, transport connectivity and research at the heart of the agenda.
On October 22, 2026, the Embassy of Malaysia hosted an inaugural seminar at the Tangla Hotel in Brussels titled "Malaysia and Belgium: Strategic Partners in Driving Innovation, Trade and Investment within the Ecosystem". Attended by over 60 diplomats, policymakers, and business leaders, the event highlighted Malaysia's role as Belgium's gateway to ASEAN. Discussions centered on expanding bilateral cooperation across six key pillars: semiconductors, green energy, green chemicals, logistics and ports, pharmaceuticals, and tourism. The seminar featured insights from Belgian enterprises like Melexis, highlighted broader EU-ASEAN synergies such as the Global Gateway initiative, and emphasized steady progress toward concluding the Malaysia–EU Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) by 2027.
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.
Two days of sector conferences, structured B2B meetings and project presentations in March 2027 aim to turn interest in Syria's reconstruction into signed business between Syrian and European companies.
The EU–Brazil Industrial Partnership Forum explored how closer cooperation in clean energy, critical minerals and innovation can strengthen competitiveness and build more resilient value chains.
The Embassy of Malaysia invited guests to experience the traditions, ceremonial attire and cuisine of a Malay wedding, presented as a portrait of the country as the melting pot of Southeast Asia.
EUReflect Media attended the second edition of the summit at Egmont Palace, where business leaders and officials pressed for a Customs Union upgrade and deeper integration of supply chains.
Universities, businesses and researchers build regional links that survive changes of government, yet South Asia still routes most contact through formal channels. The Islamabad meetings asked what a next generation of leaders might do differently.
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
The Embassy of Malaysia in Brussels organised a bowling tournament on Saturday, 10 October 2026, in conjunction with Malaysia's National Sports Day, known as Hari Sukan Negara. Hosted and officiated by H.E. Dato’ Mohd Khalid Abbasi Abdul Razak, Ambassador of Malaysia to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union, the tournament welcomed 40 players representing different nationalities and professional backgrounds. Participants included Embassy personnel, fellow Malaysians, members of the Malaysian Association of Belgium and Luxembourg (MABL), officials from the European External Action Service (EEAS), and other friends of the Embassy. The tournament featured 10 competing teams across 10 bowling lanes. Participants played three games before the event concluded with an award ceremony recognising the winners. The atmosphere was lively and welcoming, with participants cheering one another on and engaging in friendly competition. Beyond the competition, the event provided an opportunity for Malaysians living abroad to reconnect and for international participants to engage with Malaysian culture and community through sport.
The 2026 Warsaw Human Dimension Conference brings together representatives from the 57 OSCE participating States, civil society and experts in Warsaw from 5 to 15 October. Organized by the Swiss OSCE Chairpersonship and ODIHR, the conference focuses on human rights, democracy, the rule of law, fundamental freedoms and gender equality across the OSCE region.
An evening of networking, culture and Indonesian cuisine brought together diplomats, officials and media at the embassy in Brussels.
By Sharif Akhmedov, Rotterdam
More than a celebration of tradition, Pakistan Heritage Day seeks to build bridges between communities by sharing Pakistan’s culture, history and diversity with the multicultural city of Brussels.
The 33rd edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) is being held at Dubai World Trade Centre from 14 to 17 September 2026 under the theme “Travel 2040: Driving New Frontiers Through Innovation and Technology.” The event brings together tourism authorities, airlines, hotels, travel agencies, technology companies, investors and policymakers from across the Middle East and beyond. More than a major tourism trade show, ATM 2026 serves as a platform for governments and international organisations to discuss resilience, cooperation and the future of mobility in the face of geopolitical, technological and environmental challenges.
In the heart of Brussels, where history, gastronomy and international exchange meet, Cemil Soysal has built far more than a successful hospitality business. Through his leadership of Brasserie Ommegang, he has become a committed ambassador for the city, promoting its culture, supporting its economy and bringing people together around the traditions that make Brussels unique.
The first European World Akhal-Teke Championship in Kronenberg (4–6 September 2026) combined sport, culture and high-level diplomacy, positioning Turkmenistan’s legendary “heavenly horses” as a bridge between Central Asia and Europe.
An international conference in the Netherlands brought together diplomats, scientists and equestrian experts to open the 2026 Akhal-Teke World Championship.
The Golden Horse Comes to Europe: Turkmenistan and the Netherlands Celebrate the Akhal-Teke at a Landmark World Championship
A photo exhibition at the Kazakh Embassy in Brussels brings the ancient steppe sighthound, one of Kazakhstan's seven national treasures
In contemporary warfare, the battle for truth is fought not only on the front line, but also in the information space. At Truth Under Fire: War Journalism and Disinformation, journalists and media professionals reflected on the risks, ethical dilemmas, and political pressures surrounding the coverage of the war in Ukraine.
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.
“These horses are an unearthly breed. Perfection, miracles of miracles. … Gold that came down from heaven.”
Ambassador Roman Vassilenko said cycling mirrors bilateral ties, requiring balance, momentum and mutual support.
