The Renaissance of Central Asia: Towards Sustainable Development and Prosperity

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan For centuries, the Central Asian region has acted as a single geopolitical and spiritual arena, endowed with significant natural resources, substantial...


Kazakh, Uzbek Presidents Chart Strategic Path for Bilateral Cooperation at Media Briefing

ASTANA – Presidents of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Shavkat Mirziyoyev made a joint statement for the media following the bilateral talks and the meeting of the Supreme...


Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Enhance Cooperation With New Initiatives

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in ceremonies marking the opening of a number of facilities as part of Mirziyoyev’s...


Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Forge Stronger Ties During Mirziyoyev’s Historic Visit

ASTANA — Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan inked milestone documents, officially opened branches of universities in Chirchik and Almaty and marked the arrival of a container train from Xian to Tashkent...


Kazakhstan, UN Discuss Strengthening Central Asian Peace and Security

ASTANA — Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu met with Kakha Imnadze, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the UN Regional Centre...


Kazakhstan’s Genomic Industry Seeks to Advance Science, Attract Investments

ASTANA – The genomic industry in Kazakhstan is developing rapidly, drawing interest from government agencies and private investors. The integration of genomic technologies across various sectors of the economy...


Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Agree on $7 Billion in Investment Projects and Trade Contracts

ASTANA – Deputy Prime Ministers of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Serik Zhumangarin and Jamshid Khodjaev agreed to implement 34 investment projects worth $4.4 billion and seven trade contracts worth $2.6...


Kazakhstan Secures Silver Medals in Boxing and Greco-Roman Wrestling at 2024 Paris Olympics

ASTANA – Kazakh boxer Nurbek Oralbay won the silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the weight category up to 80 kilograms, losing to Ukraine’s Oleksandr Khyzhniak. “Silver...


President Tokayev: Regional Cooperation in Central Asia is Vital Necessity

ASTANA—Regional cooperation is not just an objective reality for Central Asian countries but a vital necessity to address shared challenges and unlock the region’s vast potential, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev...


Inflation in Kazakhstan Grows to 8.6% in July 

ASTANA — Inflation in Kazakhstan accelerated to 8.6% year-on-year in July, compared to 8.4% in June.  “Monthly inflation was 0.7%, compared to 0.4% in the previous month. Prices for...


CICA Announces Winners of International Essay Contest

ASTANA — Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) announced winners of the essay competition held under the theme “The Future of Asia We Want: Ideas...


Starlink Expands Internet Coverage to 1,731 Schools in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Starlink satellites have now been installed in 1,731 out of 1,879 schools in Kazakhstan, Minister of Education Gani Beisembayev said at an Aug. 6 government meeting chaired...


From Village Roots to Global Ambassador: Sergey Tsyrulnikov’s Journey of Strength and Patriotism

ASTANA — Strongman Sergey Tsyrulnikov, from the village of Novorybinka in the Akmola Region, has forged himself into a figure of immense physical and spiritual strength. His journey, though...


KazMunayGas, LanzaJet Cooperate on SAF Production in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – During his business visit on Aug. 5-7 to the United States, Askhat Khassenov, KazMunayGas (KMG) national oil and gas company chairman, signed a memorandum of cooperation with...


President Tokayev Approves National Development Plan Until 2029

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree approving Kazakhstan’s National Development Plan until 2029, dated July 30, reported online.zakon.kz. The document focuses on improving the population’s well-being and...


Central Asian Leaders to Gather This Week in Astana

ASTANA – The sixth consultative meeting of the heads of state of Central Asia will take place in the Kazakh capital on Aug. 9. President of the Kyrgyz Republic...


Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Visit Kazakhstan for Strategic Talks

ASTANA – Relations between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, the largest economies of Central Asia, are expected to receive another boost. President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will travel to Kazakhstan on...


Kazakhstan Announces Winners of Annual Foreign Journalists’ Contest

ASTANA – The Kazakh Foreign Ministry announced the winners of the ninth annual contest, “Kazakhstan through the Eyes of Foreign Media,” on Aug. 6, which acknowledges foreign journalists who...


Air Astana’s Revenue Soars 12.9% in First Half of 2024

ASTANA – The revenue of Air Astana national flagship company increased by 12.9% to $586.2 million in the first six months of 2024, the company’s press service reported on...


Kazakh Boxer Kyzaibay Secures Bronze in Her Olympic Debut

ASTANA – Nazym Kyzaibay, a 30-year-old Kazakh boxer, won a bronze medal in her first Olympic Games on Aug. 6, reported the National Olympic Committee. Kyzaibay reached the semifinals...


Fifth World Nomad Games Ticket Sales Begin

ASTANA – Tickets are now available for the fifth World Nomad Games, scheduled to take place from Sept. 8 to 13 in Astana. The major event in the world...


Latvia Prepares for Fifth World Nomad Games with Toguzkumalak and Other Games

ASTANA – The traditional Kazakh board game togyzkumalak (nine pebbels board game), known as the “chess of the steppes,” is one of the 21 sports featured at the Fifth...


Kazakhstan to Adopt New Water Code in 2024

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is expected to adopt the Water Code by the end of 2024. The document is now being considered by Mazhilis, a lower chamber of the Kazakh...


Powering Up: Central Asian States Commit to Energy Cooperation and Innovation

ASTANA — In a joint statement, the Energy Ministers of the Central Asian countries emphasized the importance of their first meeting on Aug. 6 in establishing political mutual trust,...


World Nomad Games to Welcome 268 Athletes From Kyrgyz Republic

ASTANA – The Fifth World Nomad Games, scheduled for Sept. 8 to 13 in the Kazakh capital, is set to welcome 268 athletes in 29 sports from the Kyrgyz...


Kazakhstan, China to Build Moon Base

ASTANA – Kazakhstan will have a research base on the Moon according to the memorandum signed between the country’s Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry and Chinese...


Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Expand Cultural, Humanitarian Cooperation

ASTANA – State Counselor of Kazakhstan Erlan Karin and Assistant to the President of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva attended an event organized by the Zakovat Intellectual Club on Aug. 5....


Second NPT Preparatory Committee in Geneva: Kazakhstan Strengthens Global Nuclear Security

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Akan Rakhmetullin chaired the second session of the Preparatory Committee for the Eleventh Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the...


Magnus Carlsen Leads WR Chess to Blitz Victory at FIDE Championships in Astana

ASTANA — The FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 2024 concluded in Astana. Last year’s World Rapid winners, the WR Chess Team, led by Magnus Carlsen, claimed victory...


KazISS Hosts Kazakh-Uzbek Expert Council to Bolster Regional Cooperation

ASTANA—Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KazISS) hosted the Kazakh-Uzbek Expert Council in Astana on Aug. 2, focusing on mechanisms for strengthening interconnectedness, regional transport policy, industrial cooperation, logistics, climate...


Kazakhstan, World Bank Advance Northern Aral Sea Restoration Efforts

ASTANA – The Kazakh Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, in collaboration with the World Bank, is advancing the second phase of the Northern Aral Sea preservation project. The...


Experts Discuss Opportunities and Challenges in EU-Central Asia Relations

ASTANA – The European Union (EU) High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Josep Borrell concluded an official visit to Kazakhstan...


Samruk Kazyna’s $111 Billion Megaprojects Set to Boost Kazakhstan’s Economy

ASTANA – With an investment portfolio of over 130 projects worth 53.5 trillion tenge (US$111.6 billion), Samruk Kazyna Sovereign Wealth Fund anticipates a multiplier effect on Kazakhstan’s economy through...


Almaty Hosts Great Steppe Games Fest Ahead of World Nomad Games

ASTANA – The annual festival of national sports Uly Dala Oiyndary (Great Steppe Games) took place at the Almaty Hippodrome on Aug. 4 ahead of the upcoming fifth World...


Kazakhstan, Japan Boost Economic Ties Ahead of Japan PM’s Visit

ASTANA — Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Alibek Kuantyrov discussed trade and economic cooperation with Japanese Ambassador to Kazakhstan Jun Yamada on Aug. 2 ahead of Prime Minister of Japan...


Container Train Travels from China to Uzbekistan Via Kazakhstan in Record Five Days

ASTANA – A container train completed the 4,486-kilometer route from China to Uzbekistan via Kazakhstan in a record time of just five days, the Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) national...


Al-Ain ACMG UAE Triumphs in Rapid World Team Championship in Astana

ASTANA — After three days and 12 rounds, featuring the world’s top players at FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 2024 in Astana, Al-Ain ACMG UAE claimed victory...


Kazakh Athletes Reach Olympic Finals, Poised for Gold

ASTANA — Kazakh boxer Nazym Kyzaibay won the Olympics 2024 boxing women’s 50-kilogram quarterfinals, knocking Colombia’s Ingrit Lorena Valencia Victoria from the tournament grid on Aug. 3, reported the...


Kazakhstan’s Manufacturing Industry Grows 5.1% in First Half of 2024

ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s manufacturing industry saw a steady growth of 5.1% in the first six months of 2024, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov said during his working trip to the...


Karagandy Zoo Welcomes New Animals From Africa

ASTANA — The Karagandy Zoo welcomed a small herd of zebras and a pair of crowned cranes from Africa on July 31. According to the Karagandy Region’s akimat (administration),...


Astana to Host Central Asia’s First Global Library Congress

ASTANA – Netherlands, the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) announced on July 31 in the Hague that the Kazakh capital will host the World Library and...


Kazakhstan’s Youth: Navigating Future Employment Challenges 

Young people face many challenges in the global labor market, and Kazakhstan is no exception. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), there are 73 million unemployed young people...


Kurbanov Wins Silver in Artistic Gymnastics at 2024 Paris Olympics, First Medal in Kazakhstan’s History

ASTANA – Kazakh athlete Nariman Kurbanov won a silver medal in the men’s pommel horse final at the 2024 Paris Games on Aug. 3. This is the first-ever medal...


Almaty: A Journey Through Time and Names

Editor’s note: Discover Kazakhstan is a column dedicated to exploring the rich cultural heritage and natural wonders of the country. Each article explores various aspects of Kazakh life and...


Baige Horse Racing: Cultural, Sporting Spectacle at World Nomad Games

ASTANA—Traditional horse racing, which unites the history of the Turkic world, Baige is both a sports competition and a unique cultural spectacle that requires exceptional tactical skills from the...


Kazakhstan Among Top 10 Lifetime Destinations by Italian Dove Travel Magazine

ASTANA – Italian Dove travel magazine, one of the leading publications in the field of tourism, has included Kazakhstan in the list of the 10 best destinations to visit...


Young Artists Shine at National Museum’s 10th Anniversary Exhibition in Astana

ASTANA — An exhibition Children and Art opened in honor of the 10th anniversary of the National Museum of Kazakhstan in Astana on Aug. 1.  This unique project dedicated...


Shamakhi Meeting Advances Climate Finance Negotiations Ahead of COP29

ASTANA – A Heads of Delegation (HOD) meeting in Shamakhi, Azerbaijan, on July 26-27, marked a shift in negotiations on the adoption of the New Collective Quantitative Goal (NCQG)...


Kazakh Embassy Highlights Tourism Potential at 3rd Outbound Tourism Summit in India

ASTANA — The Embassy of Kazakhstan in India actively participated in the 3rd Outbound Tourism Summit, organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on...


Kazakhstan, Congo Commit to Promoting Trade, Economic Cooperation

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso expressed their mutual intention to develop cooperation, outlining key areas in a...