Kazakh Diplomat Stresses Role of Astana Process in Resolving Crisis in Syria

NUR-SULTAN – First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Akan Rakhmetullin emphasized the role of the Astana Process in resolving the eleven-year crisis in Syria at the 2022 Brussels Conference...


Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Amendments to Expand People’s Participation in State Governance

Navigating constitutional amendments President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree on holding on 5 June a national referendum on the draft amendments and additions to the country’s Constitution. The upcoming...


Local Hero Goes Viral in Kazakhstan After Saving Three-Year-Old Girl From Falling Out Of 8th Floor Window (Video)

NUR-SULTAN  – The heroic act of Sabit Shontakbayev, who saved a three-year-old child from falling from an eighth-floor window on the morning of May 11 in the Kazakh capital,...


Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan to Cooperate in Space Exploration

NUR-SULTAN – The President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev approved the intergovernmental decree between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan on space exploration, reports the Uzbek Ministry of Justice. The document was signed...


Kazakh Scientists Create More Affordable Bone Regeneration Biomaterial

NUR-SULTAN – The scientists from the Kazakh Institute of Combustion Problems produced a biomaterial for bone regeneration, called hydroxyapatite, which is three times cheaper than its foreign alternatives, reports...


Kazakhstan and Turkey Determined to Advance Strategic Partnership Through Investment and Business Cooperation

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan and Turkey are ready to advance their cooperation to a strategic partnership, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told a press conference following...


Accessible Kazakhstan Startup Becomes First Digital Public Good in Central Asia

NUR-SULTAN – The Accessible Kazakhstan startup which provides information on the accessibility of public facilities for people with limited mobility has been recognized as the first Digital Public Good...


Kazakhstan to Develop New Scenic Routes, Improve Existing Trails

NUR-SULTAN  – The Minister of Culture and Sports Dauren Abayev announced plans to develop new tourist routes in the country following a meeting with representatives of the Kazakh Tourism...


Manshuq Mametova: One Hero Out of Many Who Brought Victory in World War II

NUR-SULTAN – When Hitler’s aggression against USSR began in 1941, 19-year-old girl Manshuq Mametova knew her life would never be the same. The heroine of the Soviet Union, Mametova was...


New Group of EU Scholarship Recipients from Afghanistan Start Their Education in Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN – Fifty recipients of scholarships funded by the European Union (EU) from Afghanistan have started their English courses at the Almaty Management University (AlmaU) in April, reported the...


Paving the Way for Kazakh Diplomacy

NUR-SULTAN – Nazir Torekulov, the first Soviet Plenipotentiary Envoy to Saudi Arabia (then the Kingdom of Hejaz and Nejd), played a key role in establishing friendly relations between the...


On Victory Day Kazakhstan Honors and Pays Tribute to World War II Veterans

NUR-SULTAN  – An online event dedicated to the memory of World War II veterans from Kazakhstan and Victory Day will be held May 9 on Tengrinews.kz agency website, reported...


Kazakhstan to Hold Constitutional Referendum on June 5

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan will hold the constitutional referendum on June 5, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced on Thursday in his video address to the nation. “A general vote by citizens...


Kazakh President Presents Awards to Military Personnel, Honors War Heroes on Eve of Fatherland Defenders’ Day

NUR-SULTAN – The strengthening of the Armed Forces and the defense potential of the country is a priority for the state in the context of geopolitical instability, new challenges...


Kazakhstan, France to Forge Partnership in Hydrogen Energy Development

NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh Embassy in France and Kazakh Invest national company organized a webinar on April 14 to explore the prospects for cooperation between Kazakhstan and France in...


Unique Recently Declassified Documents Dedicated to Kazakh Armed Forces’ 30th Anniversary Presented at Kazakh President’s Archive

NUR-SULTAN  – The unique book “Armed Forces of Kazakhstan. 1991-2001: collection of documents and materials” featuring previously unavailable to public data was presented as a part of May 4...


Domestic, International Air Traffic In Kazakhstan Sees Significant Increase This Year

NUR-SULTAN  – The number of passengers boarded by Kazakh airlines has increased by five percent compared to the same three-month quarter in 2021, according to the Kazakh Civil Aviation...


Constitutional Council Endorses President Tokayev’s Appeal to Amend Constitution

NUR-SULTAN – The Constitutional Council has approved President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s appeal to amend the Constitution saying that it fully complies with the Constitution, the council announced on Wednesday.  On...


Kazakhstan Will Celebrate Victory Day, Fatherland Defenders’ Day With Flowers, Concerts, Lauding Veterans

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will participate in a wreath laying ceremony at the eternal flame near the Otan Korgaushylar (Fatherland Defenders) monument to honor  victims of World...


Top Officials from Kazakhstan and EU Hold Talks on Cooperation, Support For New Kazakhstan Political Reforms

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Roman Vassilenko held a number of meetings with European Union officials in Budapest, Vilnius, Warsaw and Vienna to reaffirm the strategic...


President Tokayev to Visit Turkey Next Week

NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will pay a state visit to Turkey on May 10-11, his presidential office announced on Tuesday. Tokayev’s state visit to Turkey will be an...


President Tokayev Introduces Three New Regions in Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree to introduce three new regions – Abai Region, Ulytau Region, and Zhetisu Region – as well as to relocate the administrative...


Hungary Supports Kazakhstan’s Reforms, Says Hungarian Foreign Minister

NUR-SULTAN – Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto met with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on May 3 conveying his country’s full support for President Tokayev’s reforms,...


Expert Round Table in Washington D.C. Focuses on Kazakhstan’s Political Reforms, Stresses Demand for Change

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Top experts convened for a virtual round table on April 27 organized by the Central Asia Program (CAP) at George Washington University to discuss Kazakhstan’s political...


Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan Plan to Double Trade Turnover

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan seek to double their trade turnover, Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov and Chair of Kyrgyzstan’s Cabinet of Ministers Akylbek Japarov announced during the 10th...


The Spiritual Diplomacy of Kazakhstan and the Upcoming 7th Congress of Traditional Religions: Protecting Peace Religiously

Kazakhstan is living a rich religious life: the Moslems on May 2 started celebrating the holiday of Oraza Ait (the Kazakh name of Eidal-Fitr), while the second largest religious...


U.S. Company Champion Foods Intends to Invest in Agricultural Product Processing in Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN – The Champion Foods, one of the leading U.S. manufacturers of food products, expressed its readiness to invest $100 million in Kazakh production facilities for the processing of...


CICA Hosts Tree Planting Ceremony to Celebrate 30th Anniversary in Kazakh Capital

NUR-SULTAN – Some 30 sakura (cherry blossom) seedlings have been planted to mark the 30th anniversary of the Secretariat of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in...


Kazakhstan’s Chess Player Nogerbek Kazybek Wins World Cadet & Youth Rapid Chess Championship 2022 in Greece

NUR-SULTAN  – Kazakhstan’s FIDE Master Nogerbek Kazybek took the rapid chess gold in the Open Under 18 category at the World Cadet & Youth Rapid And Blitz Chess Championships...


German Top Executive at Kazakhstan’s National Railway Operator Talks on Plans for a ‘Door-to-Door’ Travel Service and IPO Prospects

NUR-SULTAN – Ulf Wokurka, an Independent Director and Member of the Board of Directors of national railway operator Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) spoke about the company’s plans to enhance...


Exhibition Dedicated to Only Kazakh Female Pilot in Soviet Union Khiuaz Dospanova Opens in Nur-Sultan

NUR-SULTAN  – A touring exhibition dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Kazakh-Soviet female pilot Khiuaz Dospanova opened on the eve of the 77th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory...


Kazakh Experts Unveil New Tasks Ahead for Assembly of People of Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN  – The Assembly of People of Kazakhstan is set to contribute to an active dialogue involving the government and civil society groups on major reforms announced by President...


President Tokayev Takes Decisive Steps Ahead of Constitutional Reform, Serious Changes Ahead For Kazakhstan, Says State Secretary Karin

NUR-SULTAN – Last week a number of political events took place that paved the way for the implementation of major political reforms that were proposed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev...


Kazakh President Discusses Expansion of Economic Cooperation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan

NUR-SULTAN – The economic dimension plays an important role in Kazakh-Japanese cooperation, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said during the meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Yoshimasa Hayashi, who...


Kazakhstan’s President Tokayev Calls for Referendum on Amendments to Constitution

NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has made major announcements today at an annual session of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, including an initiative to hold a national...


Kazakhstan to Implement Nearly 700 Investment Projects to Boost Import Substitution

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan will implement nearly 700 investment projects aimed at import substitution and the export of finished products as part of the program to promote import substitution, said...


Fund’s Reforms to Focus on Transparency and Investments in Real Sectors of Economy, Samruk Kazyna CEO Says

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s largest sovereign wealth fund Samruk Kazyna has been undergoing a major transformation this year amid the recently announced reforms on building a new state policy.  The...


Rule of Law is Vital in Investigation of January Unrest, Kazakh Human Rights Officials Say

NUR-SULTAN – It is necessary to protect individuals under investigation and establish legitimacy and justice in the proceedings related to the January events, reported Kazakhstan’s Commissioner for Human Rights...


World-Renowned La Scala’s First Violin Laura Marzadori to Perform at Astana Opera House

NUR-SULTAN  – Laura Marzadori, renowned first violin of the legendary La Scala, famous Italian opera theater, will perform Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” as a part of the Italian parallels concert...


President Tokayev of Kazakhstan Sends Welcoming Message to Conference of Roman Catholic Bishops of Central Asia

NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed the participants of the first Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Central Asia which is being hosted on April 27-29 in the Kazakh capital of...


Kazakh State Secretary: Amendments to the Constitution Mean Systemic Transformation of the Current Political Model

As is known, the draft amendments and additions to the Constitution are under consideration by the Constitutional Council. The amendments will affect 33 articles of the Basic Law, which...


“Atomic Steppe” Book Shows Thought-Provoking, Undiscovered Stories Behind Kazakhstan’s Decision to Give Up Nuclear Inheritance

NUR-SULTAN – This year saw the publication of Kazakh author Togzhan Kassenova’s “Atomic Steppe: How Kazakhstan Gave Up the Bomb,” the story of how Kazakhstan voluntarily gave up its...


Kazakh President Announces Major Changes in Political Party System in Pursuit of Political Equality

NUR-SULTAN – The decision to step down from the position of the Chairman of the party and leave its ranks will create equal opportunities for all parties and ensure...


Kazakhstan, China Commend Bilateral Cooperation, Mark 30 Years of Diplomatic Relations

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev commended bilateral cooperation between Kazakhstan and China during his April 25 meeting with the Chinese Minister of Defense and Member of the State...


Kazakh Minister of National Economy Participates in World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings in Washington

WASHINGTON D.C. – Kazakh Minister of National Economy Alibek Kuantyrov attended the annual World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) spring meetings that kicked off on April 18...


Constitutional Council to Consider President Tokayev’s Proposal to Amend Constitution to Implement Reforms

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Council began its consideration of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s proposal to amend the country’s Constitution to implement the reforms voiced in his recent state of the...


First Ever Fashion Show Featuring Children With Disabilities Debuts in Kokshetau

NUR-SULTAN  – Seventeen children aged between four and 16 participated in the first ever fashion show for disabled persons on April 23 in Kokshetau, Kazinform reported. During the show,...


Kazakhstan Hosts International Conference on Cooperation With Venice Commission, Marks 10th Anniversary of Accession

NUR-SULTAN – The conference on constitutional and international aspects of the upholding the rule of law took place in Almaty on April 22 to mark the 10th anniversary of...


General Prosecutor’s Office Unveils New Data into January Events Investigation

NUR-SULTAN – The General Prosecutor’s Office filed 5,041 criminal cases in connection to the January attacks, reported Deputy Head of the first Service of the General Prosecutor’s Office Yeldos...


President Tokayev Steps Down as Chairman of Kazakhstan’s Ruling Party Amanat Following Promise to Limit President’s Powers

NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has resigned as the chairman of Kazakhstan’s ruling party Amanat. This was announced during the party’s extraordinary meeting on Tuesday.  Mazhilis Speaker Yerlan Koshanov...