Saudi Arabia Hosts Roundtable on Kazakhstan President’s State of the Nation Address

Riyadh, November 5, 2026 – A roundtable dedicated to the State of the Nation Address by the Head of State was held in the capital of Saudi Arabia.

The event brought together representatives of the Kingdom’s official representatives, experts, business leaders, the diplomatic corps, and leading media outlets. Delegates from international and regional organizations also attended, including the Muslim World League (MWL), the Global Water Organization (GWO), and the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC).

Kazakhstan's Ambassador Madiyar Menilbekov delivered the speech, introducing the key priorities outlined in the Address. The diplomat highlighted the country's political and socio-economic reforms, the adoption of the new Constitution, as well as measures focusing on digitalization, infrastructure modernization, sustainable development, and enhancing the investment climate.

During the roundtable, Ahmed Al-Dakhil, Co-Chairman of the Kazakhstan-Saudi Arabia Business Council, noted that the council operates on a regular basis. Expressing his awareness of the economic transformations taking place in Kazakhstan, he emphasized the importance of executing joint investment projects and further strengthening business ties.

For his part, Abdulwahab Al-Shehri, Head of the MWL office in Riyadh, recalled visit of Secretary-General of MWL to Astana and his participation in the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions. He highly commended Kazakhstan’s key role in promoting interfaith dialogue.

Representatives from major Arabic media outlets, including Riyadh Gazette, Sahm News, and Alyaum News, raised questions regarding economic reforms, investment incentives, cultural and humanitarian ties, and regional security issues. Attendees thoroughly reviewed the priorities outlined in the Address and gained a comprehensive understanding of the initiatives presented.