Belarus’s Foreign Ministry condemned the “Theory of Victory” presented by NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich. The ministry said the concept envisages pre-emptive strikes on Belarusian territory using drones and ground-based robotic systems.
The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Iran-linked banks, companies and individuals on October 15 as part of Operation Economic Outcast. It said the measures aim to disrupt sanctions evasion and restrict funding for Iran’s military structures.
Kazakhstan’s Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Alibek Kuantyrov met Uzbekistan President’s Adviser on Ecology Aziz Abdukhakimov, who also chairs the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change.
Kazakhstan’s Deputy Finance Minister D. Kenbeil took part in the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Autumn Meetings in Bangkok on October 14–16.
Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Court is continuing international dialogue on the country’s constitutional development. It is presenting foreign partners with the reform’s main provisions and the national model of constitutional review.
Cho Hyun said Seoul aims to strengthen its alliance with Washington across the economy, technology and security. He said the two sides would step up talks to deliver tangible results in shipbuilding and nuclear energy.
Hungarian Chief of Defence Staff Colonel General Zsolt Sándor represented the Hungarian Defence Forces at a Budapest reception for Spain’s National Day. He described Spain as a reliable and strong ally of Hungary.
The German-Hungarian Joint Working Group held talks on six topics in Budapest. The delegation also viewed German-made military equipment and training facilities used by Hungary’s armed forces.
Hungarian Defence Minister Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi and US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker discussed Europe’s situation, the alliance’s priorities and raising defence spending to 5%.
Ukraine and the EU opened negotiations on two more clusters on October 13: “Internal Market” and “Competitiveness and Inclusive Development.” The European Commission rated Ukraine’s digital progress at 3.5 out of 5, placing it among the country’s three most successful areas of EU integration.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Saida Mirziyoyeva, head of the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan’s ambassador to Ankara also attended.
Kazakhstan and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) discussed developing a partnership programme on water resources. The meetings took place during Arsen Zhakambayev’s working visit to Rome.
Kazakhstan presented its draft law on non-governmental organisations to EU ambassadors and embassy representatives. The briefing took place in Astana at a human rights working group meeting.
Kazakhstan’s Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Alibek Kuantyrov met Armenia’s Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan. They discussed cooperation on waste management and environmentally friendly transport.
Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in Baku at the invitation of Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev. A number of bilateral meetings are also planned on the sidelines of the event.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Ilham Aliyev met in Baku to discuss strategic partnership agreements and joint projects. Trade turnover between the countries has increased by 30% since the start of the year.
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Baku. They discussed cooperation prospects and plans for an Uzbek delegation to attend the Doha Forum in December.
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith in Baku. They discussed trade and economic ties, as well as education and cultural exchanges.
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