Kazakhstan and Slovakia Agree to Develop Trade and Economic Cooperation

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan and Slovakia agreed to cooperate in the field of water management, automotive industry, waste recycling, green technology, reported the press service of the Kazakh Ministry of...


Kazakhstan’s Great Steppe Gold Exhibition Lauded in World Famous Apollo Art Magazine

NUR-SULTAN  – The Apollo international art magazine, one of the world’s oldest and most respected magazines on the visual arts, included The Gold of the Great Steppe exhibition in...


Kazakh Tazy Breed Runs First Ever Five Kilometer Race in Qansonar-2022 Competition

NUR-SULTAN  –  More than 50 tazys, a unique Kazakh breed of hounds, participated in a five-kilometer nationwide race called Qansonar-2022 that took place in Shashubai village in the Karagandy...


Number of Domestic Tourists Reaches 5.2 Million People, Says Kazakh Minister of Culture and Sports

NUR-SULTAN – The number of domestic tourists has reached 5.2 million people over the past year, said Kazakh Minister of Culture and Sports Dauren Abayev during the Feb. 28...


Towards a New Kazakhstan: From Unrest to Stability and Reforms

Kazakhstan’s January unrest caught international observers by surprise, both in Kazakhstan and elsewhere. Kazakhstan, which had successfully managed in the three decades of its journey as an independent nation...


Kazakhstan Provides Humanitarian Aid to Kyrgyzstan

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan dispatched 1,000 tons of wheat seeds to Kyrgyzstan as part of the humanitarian assistance program, reported the press service of the Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs...


President Tokayev Visits Kazakhstan’s Paramount Engineering Facility

NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering (KPE) facility in the Kazakh capital – a plant that produces armored vehicles, reports the Akorda press service. KPE is...


Kazakh Language Studies Gaining Popularity in Kazakhstan, More People Learning English

NUR-SULTAN  – Kazakh language is recognized as the most in-demand language for learning across the country, reported the Ministry of Education and Science. According to Vice Minister of Education...


Female Military Officers Honored For Bravery During January Unrest

NUR-SULTAN – Women have long served in Kazakhstan’s military and during the tragic January events, they showed their bravery and perseverance. In the run-up to International Women’s Day, the...


Kazakh Women Discuss Success, Perseverance, and Gender Bias at Work at Exhibition Dedicated to International Women’s Day

NUR-SULTAN – In the follow-up to the International Women’s Day an exhibition displaying the illustrations of 28 outstanding women of Europe and Kazakhstan gathered successful women in medicine, science,...


Kazakhstan Renders Medicines to Ukraine Worth $2.2 Million

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan will provide Ukraine with a batch of 25 medicines worth US$2.25 million, after the decision of the country’s Commission on International Humanitarian Aid which the Kazakh...


Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan to Intensify Cargo Transportation Along Trans-Caspian Route

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan agreed to establish a joint venture to develop the Trans-Caspian international transport route. This was announced during the meeting between the Chair of the...


Central Asia’s Leading Law Firm Opens in Space

NUR-SULTAN – Seven Pillars Law, an international law firm headquartered in the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) in Kazakhstan, has established a company in space, reported the company’s press...


U.S. Embargo on Russian Oil Will Not Affect Kazakhstan’s Caspian Pipeline Consortium, Says U.S. Treasury Department

NUR-SULTAN – The U.S. embargo on Russian oil will not affect the Caspian Pipeline Consortium that delivers Kazakh oil to global markets via Russia, said the U.S. Department of...


Can Kazakhstan Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2060?

The strategy for achieving carbon neutrality until 2060 should become a priority for the socio-economic development of the new Kazakhstan and offer directions for a new technological course to...


Kazakhstan’s Alexander Gerlitz Wins Bronze at Beijing Paralympics

NUR-SULTAN  – Kazakhstan’s biathlete Alexander Gerlitz won bronze in the 10-kilometer race at the 2022 Beijing Paralympics on March 8, reports the country’s National Olympic Committee. The race took...


Kazakhstan is Ready to Provide Humanitarian Assistance, Says President Tokayev 

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan is ready to provide humanitarian assistance to Ukraine,  President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev told Germany’s Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in a telephone conversation on March 7, reports the...


Kazakhstan Shows Positive Trends in Number of Women-Led Businesses

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan is home to 9.84 million women, which is 1.2 percent more than a year earlier at the beginning of this year, reports the Ranking.kz monitoring agency. ...


A Sustainable Feminist Recovery

As the world moves ahead to mark International Women’s Day, the clock on women’s rights is moving backwards. All of us are paying the price.  The cascading crises of...


President Tokayev Highlights Efforts to Evacuate Kazakh Citizens from Military Conflict in Ukraine

NUR-SULTAN  – “President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev closely monitors the work of the Foreign Ministry and other agencies to evacuate Kazakh citizens from Ukraine”, wrote Berik Uali, the Spokesperson of the...


More than 30 Kazakh School Kids To Participate at FIRST Robotics Competition in US

NUR-SULTAN  – More than 30 Kazakh school kids will participate in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) in the US after they won qualifying national competition, reported Kazakh Ministry of...


First Tulips Bloom Ahead of Schedule in Southern Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN  – Tulips of the Korolkov variety (Tulipa korolkowii) have started to bloom ahead of schedule in the southern Zhambyl region, reported birdwatcher and wildlife photographer Malik Nukusbekov on...


Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay Pays Working Visit to Kazakhstan to Reaffirm Political and Cultural Commitments, Boost Economic Cooperation

NUR-SULTAN – Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay went on a working visit to Kazakhstan on March 4, meeting President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and attending the business forum to boost economic...


Kazakhstan’s Paralympic Team Participates in Beijing 2022 Paralympics Opening Ceremony

NUR-SULTAN  – The Paralympic national team of Kazakhstan participated in the opening ceremony of the 13th Paralympic Winter Games that took place in Beijing’s National Stadium (the Bird’s Nest)...


Kazakhstan Should Not Delay Further Economic Reforms, Says Sir Suma Chakrabarti

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan cannot afford to delay further economic reforms and should think of different approaches to its economic development as the full realization of the impact of Western...


S&P Affirms Stable Outlook for Kazakhstan’s Sovereign Credit Rating

NUR-SULTAN – Standard & Poor’s international rating agency affirmed Kazakhstan’s ‘BBB-/A-3’ foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings and maintained the stable outlook, according to the agency’s March 4...


Kazakh Authorities Discuss Women’s Role in Lawmaking Activities

NUR-SULTAN  – Kazakh Commissioner for Human Rights Elvira Azimova highlighted the importance of female civil activists’ participation in the lawmaking process at a March 2 roundtable discussion titled Qantar...


Air Astana Resumes Flights to UK

NUR-SULTAN  – Kazakhstan’s national carrier Air Astana will resume flights to London starting March 12, reported the airline’s press service. The flights will be operated twice a week on...


Kazakh Government Adopts Plan to Reform Quasi-Public Sector, Increase Economic Growth

NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh government plans to revise the concept of a subject of the quasi-public sector and to reform the quasi-public sector, Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov said in...


New Park to Open on Destroyed Site of Presidential Residence in Almaty as Investigation of January Unrest Continues

NUR-SULTAN – A new park will be built on the site of the Presidential residence in Almaty, which was completely destroyed during looting on the night of January 5-6,...


KazISS Presents Results of Survey on Social Situation and Trust in Political Institutions

NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KazISS) under the President of Kazakhstan released the results of a sociological survey viewing the social well-being of the population and...


President Tokayev Outlines Tasks for Operational Office to Address Economic Issues, Boost Investment Activities

NUR-SULTAN – The operational office is set to conduct a detailed analysis of the potential impact of the country’s economy from anti-Russian sanctions, propose possible scenarios around the situation,...


President Tokayev Instructs Defense Ministry to Modernize Kazakh Armed Forces

NUR-SULTAN  – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev instructed the Kazakh Defense Ministry to modernize the structure and staff of the Armed Forces to be better equipped to deal with the emerging...


OPEC+ Agrees to Stick to Steady Oil Production Increase 

NUR-SULTAN – OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) and non-OPEC partners, an energy alliance known as OPEC+, agreed to stick to the existing oil production plan during their...


Kazakhstan Sets Up Anti-Crisis Team to Address Economic Issues Stemming from Anti-Russian Sanctions

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov signed a decree on March 2 to create an operational office that will be in charge of carrying out anti-crisis measures needed...


Thirty Years on, Kazakhstan Remains Committed to Advancing UN Principles and Cooperation

NUR-SULTAN – Three decades ago, Kazakhstan became a full-fledged member of the United Nations (UN), opening a new chapter of building peace, prosperity, and human rights in the region....


OIC Council of Foreign Ministers to Strengthen Solidarity and Cooperation Between Pakistan and Member States, Says Pakistan’s Envoy in Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN – Pakistan reaffirms its commitment to support efforts aimed at promoting unity, brotherhood and prosperity in Muslim countries in connection to the upcoming 48th meeting of Organization of...


No Region in Red Zone As Epidemiological Situation Stabilizes in Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN – No region in Kazakhstan is currently in the high-risk red zone, as the overall epidemiological situation has stabilized.  As of March 2, only the North Kazakhstan Region...


Kazakh Pop Singer Dimash Kudaibergen Donates Medical Equipment to Kazakhstan’s Oncology Research Center

NUR-SULTAN – Famous Kazakh pop singer Dimash Kudaibergen donated the funds from his Jan. 16 Dimash Digital Show live stream concert on the Tixr American streaming platform to Nur-Sultan-based...


Kazakh Government Prepares for Adverse Consequences For Its Economy From Anti-Russian Sanctions

NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh government began implementing its joint action plan with the country’s National Bank to mitigate the adverse effects on its economy stemming from the Russia-Ukraine conflict,...


President Tokayev Participates in Extraordinary Congress of Amanat Party, Urges Russia and Ukraine to Reach Agreement

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s ruling party convened an extraordinary meeting on March 1, where the party members voted for a new name and discussed new stages of political modernization. By...


Kazakhstan’s Rising Tennis Star Hits Winning Streak at Top Level World Tournament

Kazakh athlete Zangar Nurlanuly won first place in the super tournament of the Tennis Europe series in Paris among players under 14, reported the Kazakh Tennis Federation on Feb....


Guarantor of Independence: On 30th Anniversary of Kazakhstan’s Membership in UN

In the second half of the 20th century, for many new states, access to the high tribune of the UN meant international recognition of their sovereignty and independence. The...


Kazakh Foreign Minister Takes Part in High-Level Segment of UN Human Rights Council in Geneva

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s decision to join the United Nations Human Rights Council for the second time in its history is based on its firm determination to protect and promote...


General Prosecutor’s Office Releases Updates on Ongoing Investigation of January Unrest

NUR-SULTAN – The operational group has been investigating 3,502 criminal cases linked to the acts of terrorism, murders, theft of firearms and mass riots committed during the January events...


Qatar Airways Increases Air Travel to Kazakhstan, Flights to Egypt Expand

NUR-SULTAN  – Qatar Airways plans to increase flights between the cities of Doha and Almaty starting March 8, reported the Kazakh Civil Aviation Committee. The flights will be operated...


Kazakhstan Celebrates National Day of Gratitude By Honoring Doctors, Teachers, Police Officers

NUR-SULTAN  – Kazakhstan сelebrates the Day of Gratitude on March 1, which has become the symbol of unity for the multi-ethnic country. The holiday has been celebrated since 2016...


Diplomatic Efforts Help Kazakh Citizens Return from Ukraine

NUR-SULTAN – The Feb. 28 evening was tense with emotions running high at the Almaty international airport, where families and friends were ready to greet their loved ones returning...


Kazakh Government, National Bank Prepare Anti-Crisis Plan to Address Negative Impact on Economy

NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh government and the National Bank have prepared an anti-crisis plan to mitigate the negative impact on the country’s economy stemming from the Russia-Ukraine conflict, reports...


Special Operational Group Conducts Thorough Investigation of Crime Committed During Mass Riots in January, Says Official

NUR-SULTAN – The special interdepartmental investigation and operational group continues to investigate more than 3,000 criminal cases in connection to the January mass riots in Kazakhstan, reported Rizabek Ozharov,...