Adylbek Kasymaliev and Olzhas Bektenov held the 14th meeting of the Kyrgyz-Kazakh Intergovernmental Council in Bishkek. They discussed trade and economic cooperation and several other areas of bilateral ties.
China’s Foreign Ministry announced countermeasures against two ministers from Paraguay and Belize. Spokesperson Mao Ning linked the decision to their actions concerning Taiwan.
Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov arrived in Kyrgyzstan on an official visit on October 29. The two sides are also set to hold a meeting of the Kyrgyz-Kazakh intergovernmental council.
More than two thirds of new full-time UK Civil Service positions were created in key regional locations. The Places for Growth programme exceeded its target for moving roles out of London three years early.
Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue and the UK’s HMRC have signed a memorandum to cooperate on tax reforms. HMRC experts will train Pakistani officials in tax and financial investigations.
Saudi Shura Council member Saad Al-Otaibi was elected speaker of the Arab Parliament by acclamation. The Shura Council chairman thanked the country's leadership for its support of the council and its members.
Marat Omarov, head of Kazakhstan’s Agency for Protection and Development of Competition, will chair the CIS Interstate Council for Antimonopoly Policy in 2026–2028. The decision was made in Khankendi on October 29.
Egypt condemned the Israeli national security minister’s incursion into Al-Aqsa Mosque. The country’s Foreign Ministry announced its position on October 26.
Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet has approved amendments to several articles of the law on the judicial system. They concern judicial ranks and the requirements for holding those positions.
The United Kingdom expressed deep disappointment after Russia vetoed a draft resolution on Western Sahara. London said the decision risks undermining the UN Security Council’s action and slowing progress toward a political solution.
Pakistan’s and Uzbekistan’s foreign ministers spoke by phone about preparations for the 2027 SCO Council of Heads of State Summit. Both sides reaffirmed support for each other’s SCO chairpersonships for 2026–2027.
A roundtable on Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s address to the nation was held at Kazakhstan’s embassy in Moscow. Participants discussed political changes and the country’s economic and social priorities.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has offered to work with the devolved governments to give regions and cities more say in decision-making. The proposal is on the agenda of the first National Economic Council meeting for the nations, in Glasgow.
Citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan may apply to the Constitutional Court themselves or through a representative. The representative must provide a power of attorney or another document confirming their authority.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has begun a two-day trip to Montenegro, Italy, the Vatican and Slovenia. The agenda includes EU enlargement and the bloc’s ability to meet future challenges.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey was ready to make every effort to help achieve a just peace between Ukraine and Russia. The talks also covered Black Sea security and the grain corridor.
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