At a forum in Bishkek, East Kazakhstan Region proposed direct air service to Oskemen. The two regions signed a cooperation memorandum covering tourism and other fields.
The Turkic World Dialogue Forum, held in Ankara on October 30–31, has concluded. A total of 114 speakers from member and observer states of the Organization of Turkic States and other countries took part in panels and roundtables.
Qatar’s delegation, led by General Tax Authority President Khalifa bin Jassim Al Jaham Al Kuwari, took part in the 18th meeting of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS in Paris.
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.
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.
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.
A Rolling Stone writer joined campaigning across several US states and knocked on hundreds of doors ahead of the midterms. Voters most often cited the cost of food, gas and healthcare as their concerns.
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.
Germany and Canada aim to expand cooperation on security, defence and the economy. The countries plan to sign an agreement on the protection of classified information during the visit.
Air Astana and China Southern Airlines have signed a strategic partnership agreement to strengthen air links between Kazakhstan and China. The deal is intended to offer passengers more travel options and smoother connections.
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.
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