Khabar Agency, the Kazakh national broadcaster, have confirmed their continued non-participation at the 2026 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Ta’ Qali.

The Kazakh Ministry of Culture and Information has confirmed that participation is not currently being considered due to financial constraints. Khabar Agency who organised the Kazakh participation in the competition previously, has stated it does not have the resources required to fund a return to the Contest.

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovoix