APEC in Shenzhen gives Beijing and Washington a venue to test whether shared interest in predictability can outlast the next tariff dispute, with supply chains across Asia watching for signals.
ANKARA – The 13th Summit of the Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) opened in Ankara on Friday under the theme “Turkic Century: Unity in Language, Thought and Deed.”
Belgian, Kazakh and EU representatives gathered in Brussels to outline the next phase of cooperation following the Belgian royal state visit to Kazakhstan, with critical raw materials, transport connectivity and research at the heart of the agenda.
NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang’s first visit to Kazakhstan brought AI education and the next generation of researchers into focus. At alem.ai in Astana, Minister of Science and Higher Education Sayasat Nurbek introduced Huang to QAIRU, a new university launched this year with a focus on artificial intelligence and advanced research.
On October 22, 2026, the Embassy of Malaysia hosted an inaugural seminar at the Tangla Hotel in Brussels titled "Malaysia and Belgium: Strategic Partners in Driving Innovation, Trade and Investment within the Ecosystem". Attended by over 60 diplomats, policymakers, and business leaders, the event highlighted Malaysia's role as Belgium's gateway to ASEAN. Discussions centered on expanding bilateral cooperation across six key pillars: semiconductors, green energy, green chemicals, logistics and ports, pharmaceuticals, and tourism. The seminar featured insights from Belgian enterprises like Melexis, highlighted broader EU-ASEAN synergies such as the Global Gateway initiative, and emphasized steady progress toward concluding the Malaysia–EU Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) by 2027.
Technology has made diplomacy faster, but trust still takes patience, cultural awareness and the ability to listen. Elene Metreveli says digital diplomacy needs traditional values adapted to new tools, not entirely new rules. Interviewed by: Olha Pashchenko Interviewee: Elene Metreveli, European Parliament (EPP Group)
The way diplomats communicate is changing, but respect, professionalism and mutual understanding remain the same, says Elene Metreveli. In online negotiations, even the tone of an email or the speed of a reply can shape a relationship. Interviewed by: Olha Pashchenko Interviewee: Elene Metreveli, European Parliament (EPP Group)
International opportunities should not depend on money or personal connections, says Elene Metreveli, pointing to paid traineeships, professional exchanges and partnerships between universities, businesses and public institutions. Interviewed by: Olha Pashchenko Interviewee: Elene Metreveli, European Parliament (EPP Group)
Public support for young people’s international experience must be purposeful, Elene Metreveli says: it should help individuals succeed independently, contribute to their communities and create opportunities for others. Interviewed by: Olha Pashchenko Interviewee: Elene Metreveli, European Parliament (EPP Group)
APEC in Shenzhen gives Beijing and Washington a venue to test whether shared interest in predictability can outlast the next tariff dispute, with supply chains across Asia watching for signals.
ANKARA – The 13th Summit of the Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) opened in Ankara on Friday under the theme “Turkic Century: Unity in Language, Thought and Deed.”
Central Asia’s growing economic potential, relative stability and strategic transport links are attracting major powers, while its countries balance competing interests through a multi-vector foreign policy. This article is based on a speech by Qodir Djurayev, Professor at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy in Tashkent.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has delayed legislative elections for another year, drawing criticism from Israel's foreign minister as Palestinians were due to vote next month.
Ashgabat plans to channel 68.5 percent of this year's construction budget into production facilities and 31.5 percent into education, healthcare and culture, with GDP growth projected at 6.3 percent for 2026.
GDP grew 1.5 percent to $60.03 billion in the first nine months, but the oil and gas sector shrank 1.2 percent while non-energy output rose just 2.6 percent, leaving the diversification question open.
Brussels says Chinese hybrid vehicle shipments could fall by more than half over four years under a landmark agreement reached after months of negotiations.
Imports grew 8.7% while exports managed only 2.7%, leaving Kyrgyzstan reliant on outside markets for consumer goods, industrial materials and equipment. The $10bn total masks a widening trade deficit that must be financed.
A Turkish Airlines Journey to Kazakhstan
Global Tourism Forum President and Visit Brussels Ambassador Bulut Bağcı attended an exclusive gathering at the Warwick Brussels Hotel, where he met with former Visit Brussels Ambassadors to exchange views on the city’s growing international profile, its role as a global hub for tourism and business events, and opportunities for future collaboration.
BRUSSELS — Europe may still be the world’s most recognizable tourism destination, but its dominance can no longer be taken for granted, World Tourism Forum Institute President Bulut Bağcı warned during remarks at the European Parliament on Tuesday.
With Visit Malaysia 2026 approaching, the country is leveraging its multicultural heritage and cost advantages to attract European travellers seeking value without compromising on experience.