International

Why Belgium’s Royal Visit to Kazakhstan Matters Beyond Diplomacy

By Assel Satubaldina on 10 October 2026

ASTANA – Belgium’s King Philippe and Queen Mathilde will make their first state visit to Kazakhstan on Oct. 11-14, bringing  a high-level government, business and academic delegation to talks on critical minerals, transport routes, health care and artificial intelligence as the two countries seek to expand economic ties. The...