On October 17, 2026, the FPRI expert Nurzhan Omirbek gave an interview to Astana TV, sharing his expert assessment of King Philippe of Belgium’s state visit to Kazakhstan, as well as the current state and prospects for the development of Kazakhstan–Belgium relations.
Particular attention was given to the political, diplomatic and economic importance of Belgium for Kazakhstan, opportunities to expand trade and investment ties, the development of transport and logistics cooperation within the framework of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, as well as opportunities for the implementation of joint projects in the industrial, scientific and technological fields.
The interview also addressed prospects for cooperation in critical minerals and their advanced processing, the introduction of modern technologies and the development of applied scientific research.
(Link to the interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXGaOAdSDFc )