World Benefits from Peaceful and Prosperous Asia, Says UN Secretary-General in Video Address to Sixth CICA Summit

ASTANA – The world benefits come from a peaceful and prosperous Asia, said United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres in his video address at the plenary session of the...


President Tokayev Outlines Five Priority Areas of Kazakhstan’s Upcoming Two-Year CICA Chairmanship

ASTANA – Speaking at the opening of the plenary session of the sixth CICA summit on Oct. 13 in Astana, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined five priority directions for Kazakhstan’s...


Kazakhstan, Netherlands Ink Investment Agreements Worth More Than 450 Million Euros

ASTANA – Kazakh and Dutch businesses signed investment agreements worth more than 450 million euros (US$436 million) at the Kazakh-Dutch investment roundtable in Astana on Oct. 11, reported the...


Kazakhstan, Türkiye to Bring Mutual Trade Turnover to $10 Billion in Mid-Term

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Türkiye seek to bring the bilateral trade turnover to $10 billion in the mid-term, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the fourth meeting of the High-Level...


Mazhilis Considers Draft Law on Amnesty for January Riots Participants

ASTANA – The Mazhilis, a lower chamber of the Kazakh Parliament, took into consideration a bill on amnesty for some participants in the January riots, reported the Mazhilis press...


Sixth CICA Summit: Expectations and Retrospective

ASTANA – The sixth summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) started today on Oct. 12 in Astana. This year the summit marks three...


Qatar is One of Kazakhstan’s Important Partners in Middle East, Says Tokayev

ASTANA – Qatar is an important partner of Kazakhstan in the Middle East, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during an Oct. 12 meeting with the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim...


Kazakhstan’s Economic Growth Accelerates in January-September This Year

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s economy grew by 2.8 percent in the January-September period of this year, said Kazakh Minister of National Economy Alibek Kuantyrov at an Oct. 11 government meeting,...


Five Candidates Register for November Presidental Elections in Kazakhstan, Seven More Pending CEC Approval 

ASTANA – Five candidates have been registered by the Central Election Commission (CEC) to run for the presidential elections on Nov. 20, while verification and approval of seven more...


Kostanai’s Mayor Shares Progress in Construction of Houses for Forest Fire Victims

ASTANA – Akim (mayor) of the Kostanai Region Arkhimed Mukhambetov shared the progress in the construction of houses for victims of the September forest fire on his Instagram account...


Kazakhstan is Ready to Enhance Transit Potential of International North-South Transport Corridor, Says Kazakh Minister in Tehran

ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to enhance the transit potential of the countries along the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), said Kazakh Minister of Industry and Infrastructure Development Kairat Uskenbayev...


Sixth CICA Summit to Recap Kazakhstan’s Two-Year Chairmanship

ASTANA – The sixth summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), which will take place in Astana on Oct. 12-13, seeks to sum up...


Two Female Candidates Nominated in Kazakhstan’s Presidential Elections For First Time

ASTANA – Human rights activist Saltanat Tursynbekova was nominated to run for the presidency by Qazaq analary – dasturge zhol (Kazakh mothers are a path to traditions) public association...


EU, Council of Europe Commend Kazakhstan’s Progress in Abolition of Death Penalty

ASTANA – As part of the European and World Day against the Death Penalty held on Oct. 10, the European Union (EU) and the Council of Europe commended Kazakhstan’s...


Traveling Exhibition of ALZHIR Museum Opens in Astana to Tell Stories of Soviet Union’s Imprisoned Women

ASTANA – The traveling exhibition of the ALZHIR museum and memorial complex of political repression and totalitarianism victims opened at the National Center of Manuscripts and Rare Books in...


Officials, Experts Discuss Kazakhstan’s Draft Carbon Neutrality Strategy

ASTANA – The Kazakh capital hosted the fourth Climate Dialogue conference highlighting the priorities and mechanisms of the draft carbon neutrality strategy  until 2060 at the Astana International Financial...


Star of Tomiris Blockbuster Almira Tursyn Goes On to Win Mrs. Kazakhstan Globe-2022 Beauty Contest

ASTANA – The Kazakh actress, known for her leading role in the Akan Sataev’s historic film “Tomiris”, Almira Tursyn won the Mrs. Kazakhstan Globe-2022 contest, Tursyn wrote on her...


Kazakhstan to Launch International Digital Signature Project

ASTANA – The Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry and Foreign Investors’ Council Association will launch a pilot project that will utilize international digital signatures to increase...


COCA-COLA Plans to Launch Soft Drinks Plant in Shymkent

ASTANA – Director of the Kazakhstan branch of the Coca-Cola İçecek Türkiye’s company Mustafa Beltekin, Shymkent Akim (Mayor) Murat Aytenov and the Kazakh Invest national company’s officials discussed the...


EBRD Regional Report: Kazakh Economy Shows Growth of 3.4 Percent Year-On-Year in First Half of 2022, Risks Remain Due to Oil Transit

ASTANA – The Kazakh economy demonstrated a broad-based growth of 3.4 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2022, reported the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) Regional...


Kazakhstan, South Korea Have Come a Long Way Together, But New Future Stands Ahead, Says Korean Ambassador to Kazakhstan

ASTANA – South Korea and Kazakhstan have gone through an unchartered path together, but now, 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the bilateral ties are at a...


European Council President Charles Michel to Visit Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan in October

ASTANA – President of the European Council Charles Michel will visit Astana on Oct. 26-27 to attend the Central Asian leaders meeting following President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s invitation, Michel confirmed...


Novak Djokovic Wins ATP 500 Astana Open in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – The 21-time Grand Slam champion and the No. 4 seed from Serbia Novak Djokovic won the Astana Open trophy by defeating Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas, the No. 3...


Prosecutor General’s Office Creates Agency to Return Illegally Withdrawn Assets

ASTANA – The Prosecutor General’s Office established the Agency of International Legal Cooperation on Oct. 3 following President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s order to begin returning illegally withdrawn assets and to...


All Five Presidential Candidates Submit Documents to Central Election Commission

ASTANA – All five candidates running for the upcoming presidential elections on Nov. 20 in Kazakhstan оfficially submitted their documents to the Central Election Commission (CEC), reported the CEC...


Caspian Seals Are Alive and Status Will Improve as Kazakhstan Takes Steps to Preserve Their Population

ASTANA – The reduction in the seal population has become particularly acute this spring and became a matter of concern to both society and the state. It all started...


Ode to Dombra, National Instrument Reinvigorating Kazakh Culture and Identity (Video)

ASTANA – If you have ever listened to traditional Kazakh songs, chances are you have heard the dombra with its intricate, but delicate tonality that produces magical sounds from...


Kazakhstan Continues to Expand International Flights, as Countries Worldwide Relax COVID-19 Restrictions

ASTANA – The choice of where one can fly from Kazakhstan is steadily expanding, as countries worldwide continue to relax COVID-19-related restrictions, sending a signal that the world is...


UNESCO Commemorates Legacy of Two Kazakh Legends, Scholar Akhmet Baitursynuly and Singer Roza Baglanova (Video)

ASTANA – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) headquarters in Paris celebrated two significant dates for Kazakhstan –  the 150th anniversary of a prominent Kazakh scholar...


CIS Heads Discuss Future Cooperation at Informal Meeting in Saint Petersburg

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived on Oct. 7 in Saint Petersburg, Russia to take part in an informal meeting of the heads of the Commonwealth of Independent...


Kazakhstan’s Officials and Experts Advocate for More Cybersecurity Funding and Establishment of Cybersecurity Agency

ASTANA – Citizens of Kazakhstan have been experiencing problems with internet access starting Sep. 24 following several DDoS attacks on the Kazakh internet, with the State Technical Service, an...


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Kazakh Film Akyn Captivates Audience in Mexico at Black Canvas Contemporary Film Festival

ASTANA – A film “Akyn”(Poet) by Kazakh director Darezhan Omirbayev captured the audience’s attention at the Black Canvas Contemporary Film Festival in Mexico City, which is taking place from...


USAID’s 12th Central Asia Trade Forum Seeks to Advance Connectivity and Trade in Region

ASTANA – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will host the 12th Central Asia Trade Forum dedicated to the digitalization of customs services on  Oct. 12-13 in Astana....


Caspian Sea Has Great Trade and Transit Potential, Kazakh Prime Minister Says

ASTANA – With its unique transit potential, the Caspian Sea region plays an integral part in the development of international trade, said Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov at the...


Kazakh Capital to Host Several High-Profile Forums and State Visits Next Week

ASTANA – Astana will play host to several international forums and visits of foreign leaders from Oct. 11 to Oct. 15, reported the Akorda press service on Oct. 7....


Upcoming Weekend in Astana: ATP 500 Tennis Tournament, Ballet “Cinderella,” Eco-action and Art

ASTANA – The weather in the capital promises to be pleasant this weekend, and it won’t last long, so take advantage of the events the Kazakh capital has to...


President Tokayev to Run in Upcoming Presidential Elections As People’s Coalition Candidate

ASTANA – Addressing the people’s coalition forum that nominated the incumbent President as their candidate on Oct. 6 in Astana, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said that the head of state must...


Kazakhstan Should Pursue Multi-Vector, Constructive Foreign Policy to Ensure Regional and Global Security, President Tokayev Says

ASTANA – Kazakhstan should pursue balanced, multi-vector, constructive foreign policy to ensure regional and global security, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at an Oct. 6 forum of the people’s coalition...


CICA Celebrates 30 Years, Presents Commemorative Coin and Asian Tales Book

ASTANA – The Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) celebrated 30 year anniversary by presenting the books “Tales of Asia” and “Ecotourism Guidebook of the...


Political Parties, Public Associations to Form People’s Coalition to Support Tokayev in Presidential Elections

ASTANA – Chairman of the Amanat party Yerlan Koshanov announced the decision to create the people’s coalition to support President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the upcoming presidential elections at the...


Kazakh Prime Minister, Head of IMF Mission for Kazakhstan Discuss New Reforms, Bilateral Cooperation

ASTANA – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) welcomes the new reforms in Kazakhstan and is ready to provide advice and technical support, said Nicolas Blancher, the Division Chief in...


Kazakhstan, Iran Seek to Bolster Trade Turnover to $3 Billion

ASTANA – Kazakh Minister of Trade and Integration Serik Zhumangarin and Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy Mahdi Safari announced plans to raise trade turnover to $3 billion,...


Pope Francis Recalls His Visit to Kazakhstan, Expresses Hope For Tolerant, Democratic Future (Video)

ASTANA – Pope Francis spoke about his apostolic journey to Kazakhstan as a ‘pilgrim of peace’ for the participation in the seventh Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional...


OPEC+ to Cut Oil Production by 2 Million Barrels Per Day in November

ASTANA – The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and non-OPEC partners, a group of oil exporters called OPEC+, agreed to reduce their oil production quotas by 2 million...


Amanat Party Nominates Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as Presidential Candidate

ASTANA – Chairman of the Amanat party Yerlan Koshanov proposed to nominate President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to run in the upcoming presidential elections on Nov. 20 during an Oct. 6...


Impact of Reforms Transforming Kazakhstan

On becoming President of Kazakhstan in 2019, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev wanted to capitalize on the competitive advantage of his motherland being a global investment hub. He reflects in his most...


Kazakh, European Officials Hold Expert Talks on Kazakhstan’s Social Reforms in Prague

ASTANA – The international conference titled Social Reforms of Modern Kazakhstan and the Experience of Eastern European countries was held on Oct. 4 in Prague, reported the Kazakh Ministry...


Digital Nomad IT Professionals Committed to Developing Kazakhstan’s Digital Ecosystem

ASTANA  – Digital Nomads, a group of more than 400 IT professionals born in Kazakhstan but now spanning across the world, met on Sept. 21 with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev...


Tokayev to Represent Broad Coalition of Social and Political Organizations, Instead of Any One Association in Upcoming Presidential Elections

ASTANA – It would be appropriate to run not as leader of any specific group but from a broad coalition of social and political forces that form a solid...


President Tokayev Highlights Five Priorities For Pavlodar Region’s Continued Development

ASTANA – The Pavlodar Region should focus on strengthening its industrial and innovative potential, solving environmental and water supply issues, and developing the region’s infrastructure, creative industry, and tourism,...