Author: Derya Soysal
Derya Soysal
Derya Soysal, Expert on Central Asia and the Caucasus (EUREPORTER)
A Decade of Strategic Cooperation Kazakhstan celebrates its National Day on 25 October, and this year Kazakhstan and the European Union celebrate the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA), concluded in December 2015. The EPCA established an enhanced legal basis for EU–Kazakhstan relations. Since then, Kazakhstan has become the strongest partner of the EU in the region. The EU has confirmed that Kazakhstan has demonstrated through a number of actions that it is an indispensable partner for Europe. Indeed, partnership with the EU remains a cornerstone of Kazakhstan’s foreign policy. The Enhanced Partnership…
The Global Tourism Forum 2025, which gathered leading figures from the tourism industry, international experts, and business representatives from more than 50 countries, served as one of the most significant international platforms for dialogue on the future of sustainable tourism, innovation, and cross-border cooperation in the post-pandemic era. This year’s forum also welcomed prominent international participants such as Kubanychbek Omuraliyev, Secretary-General of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS); Sherif Fathi Attia, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities of Egypt; Umid Shadiev, Chairman of the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan; Abulfaz Garayev, Former Minister of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan; Dimitris Avramopoulos, Member of…
The Global Tourism Forum 2025, which gathered leading figures from the tourism industry, international experts, and business representatives from more than 50 countries, served as one of the most significant international platforms for dialogue on the future of sustainable tourism, innovation, and cross-border cooperation in the post-pandemic era. Ahead of the upcoming Global Tourism Forum meeting in Brussels, scheduled for 20–21 October, a ceremonial event was held under the theme “World Tourism Awards 2025: Honoring Global Excellence in Travel and Hospitality.” On that day, leading global companies in the tourism and hospitality industry gathered at the Royal Museums of Fine…
Brussels, October 20, 2025 — Representatives of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Belgium and the Almaty Tourism Bureau participated in the Global Tourism Forum 2025, which gathered leading figures from the tourism industry, international experts, and business representatives from more than 50 countries. The event served as one of the most significant international platforms for dialogue on the future of sustainable tourism, innovation, and cross-border cooperation in the post-pandemic era. The forum provided an opportunity for countries to present their latest tourism strategies, exchange experiences, and promote their national destinations on a global scale. For Kazakhstan, this…
Brussels, October 20, 2025— Representatives of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Belgium and the Almaty Tourism Bureau took part in the Global Tourism Forum 2025, which brought together leading figures from the tourism industry, international experts, and business representatives from over 50 countries. During the World Tourism Awards 2025 ceremony, held as part of the forum, the city of Almaty received a Special Recognition Award for Tourism Innovation and Urban Transformation, highlighting its achievements in sustainable development and urban tourism. “Almaty demonstrates how innovation, sustainability, and smart urban planning can elevate a city to the global tourism…
complexité de la future réforme parlementaire du Kazakhstan lors de la première réunion du groupe de travail sur la réforme parlementaire, tenue le 14 octobre. Ouvrant la réunion, Tokaïev a déclaré que la réforme, qu’il a annoncée dans son discours sur l’état de la nation en septembre, est l’une des étapes les plus cruciales de la modernisation politique en cours du pays, selon Akorda. « La réforme parlementaire est une tâche exceptionnellement importante et difficile à laquelle notre pays doit faire face. Elle affecte directement le destin de la nation et de notre peuple », a-t-il déclaré. Le président Tokaïev…
Only in the first decade of October, President Ilham Aliyev participated in three different summits in three diverse geographies and formats. Azerbaijan is becoming an increasingly influential country in diplomatic terms. Aliyev is capable of asserting himself even in the presence of major powers. Aliyev participated on October 1–2 in the EPC Summit in Copenhagen, engaging in meetings and discussions with the EU and other European partner countries. Then, on October 6–7, he attended the Summit of the Organization of Turkic States in Gabala, emphasizing solidarity and unity within the Turkic world. Subsequently, on October 9–10, he took part in the CIS Summit…
Au cours de la seule première décennie d’octobre, le président Ilham Aliyev a participé à trois sommets différents, dans trois régions et formats distincts. L’Azerbaïdjan devient un pays de plus en plus influent sur le plan diplomatique. Son récent échange avec le président russe Vladimir Poutine a démontré qu’il est capable de s’imposer même face à des puissances majeures. Le président Aliyev a participé les 1er et 2 octobre au Sommet de la Communauté politique européenne (EPC) à Copenhague, où il a tenu des réunions et discussions avec l’Union européenne et d’autres pays partenaires européens. Ensuite, les 6 et 7…
On October 9, the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Kingdom of the Netherlands hosted a high-level event titled “Invest in Kazakhstan: New Horizons for Dutch Businesses”, aimed at deepening economic cooperation and attracting Dutch investment into Kazakhstan’s dynamic and evolving market. The event commenced with welcoming remarks from H.E. Kairat Abdrakhmanov, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Netherlands. He presented key highlights from President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s State of the Nation Address, emphasizing Kazakhstan’s strategic priorities in economic diversification, innovation, and international partnerships. According to the Ambassador, Kazakhstan’s economy continues to demonstrate robust momentum. During the first eight months…
Le président Kassym-Jomart Tokaïev a inauguré le forum technologique international Digital Bridge 2025 le 2 octobre, soulignant que l’intelligence artificielle (IA) devait servir l’humanité de manière responsable et inclusive. Le forum international Digital Bridge s’est tenu du 2 au 4 octobre à Astana. Il s’agit du plus grand forum technologique international d’Eurasie centrale, consacré aux technologies numériques, aux startups et à l’intelligence artificielle (IA). Le programme du forum comprenait des sessions plénières, des sessions thématiques, des dialogues de haut niveau, des masterclasses et des séminaires destinés aux jeunes professionnels et chercheurs dans le domaine des technologies numériques. De plus, le…