Kyrgyzstan’s deputy ombudsman Aichurok Nazaralieva spoke at an international conference in Lahore, Pakistan. Participants discussed how ombudsman institutions can strengthen accountability, governance and the protection of citizens’ rights.
Qatar fully supports any measures Lebanon takes in response to Israeli occupation actions, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani said in Beirut.
The UK urged Sudan’s warring parties to protect civilians, allow humanitarian aid to reach those in need and pursue diplomacy instead of continued war. It also called for an end to external support sustaining the conflict.
Yersayin Nagaspayev and Alexey Lyakhnovich discussed industrial cooperation between Kazakhstan and Belarus. The meeting was announced by Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Industry and Construction.
Astana hosted the eighth meeting of ministers and senior officials responsible for media and information of the Organization of Turkic States. Attendees included representatives from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and the organization.
On March 26, Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov met Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov in Ashgabat. Saidov was in the city to attend a ministerial meeting in the Central Asia–European Union format.
South Korea’s Foreign Ministry has opened a body to coordinate preparations for the first Central Asia–Republic of Korea summit. The meeting is planned for Seoul on September 16–17, 2026.
The UN declared 2026 the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development (IVY 2026) on the initiative of Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
On October 14, Belarusian State Military-Industrial Committee Chairman Dmitry Pantus met Omani Royal Army Commander Major General Matar bin Salem al-Balushi. They discussed potential areas for future cooperation.
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.
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.
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%.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Saida Mirziyoyeva, head of the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan’s ambassador to Ankara also attended.
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.
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