Kazakhstan, Tajikistan Move Ties Up a Notch Signing Declaration on Allied Cooperation

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Tajikistan signed the Declaration on Allied Cooperation to intensify bilateral ties and launch new strategic projects during a May 4 meeting between President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev...


Kazakhstan to Film Animated Almanac About Ancient Turkic Legends

ASTANA – Kazakh Animation Creative Association has launched a script competition seeking to shoot an animated almanac about ancient traditions of the Turkic-speaking people, reported the Kazakh Ministry of...


France Ready to Assist Kazakhstan in Construction of Nuclear Power Plant

ASTANA – France is ready to cooperate with Kazakhstan in the construction of the first nuclear power plant in the country and in studying the prospects for developing small...


New International Terminal at Almaty Airport to Commission in 2024

ASTANA – A new international terminal at the country’s busiest Almaty airport is expected to be commissioned in 2024, said TAV Airports CEO Serkan Kaptan during his meeting with...


Dimash Kudaibergen Meets Fans in Yerevan

ASTANA – Kazakh pop star Dimash Kudaibergen met with Dears (fans of Kudaibergen) fan club after his Stranger solo concert on April 29 in Yerevan, Armenia, reported Dimashnews.com. Kudaibergen...


Wizz Air Abu Dhabi to Increase Flights to Kazakhstan in Summer

ASTANA – Wizz Air Abu Dhabi low-cost airline plans to increase the number of flights between Astana and Abu Dhabi from three to five times a week from July...


Kazakhstan and France Expand Bilateral Cooperation

ASTANA – France is one of the key trade, economic and strategic partners of Kazakhstan in the European region, and one of the top five major investors, Kazakh Minister...


Kazakh Foreign Ministry: Visa-Free Regime Between Kazakhstan and China Applies Only to Tourist and Business Purposes

ASTANA – The visa-free regime between Kazakhstan and China will only apply to tourist and business trips and will not cover work purposes, spokesperson of the Kazakh Foreign Ministry...


FIFA to Assist Kazakhstan in Football Development

ASTANA – The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is ready to share international experience and help Kazakh football develop, said FIFA President Gianni Infantino at a meeting with...


Air Astana Launches Summer Flight Schedule

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national carrier Air Astana is resuming seasonal flights to Georgia, Greece, Montenegro, and Türkiye for the summer period, the company’s press service announced on May 2....


Kazakhstan and Tajikistan Sign Agreements Worth $1.8 Billion

ASTANA – Kazakh and Tajik entrepreneurs signed 39 commercial contracts and agreements worth over $ 1.8 billion at Kazakhstan-Tajik Business Forum on May 3, reported the press service of...


Foreign Investors to Launch Two Agro-Processing Plants in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Chinese and Turkish companies will invest in two agro-processing projects in Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Agriculture announced on May 2 following a meeting between Minister Yerbol Karashukeyev...


President Tokayev Praises Kazakh-French Relations

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev lauded the Kazakh-French relations during a meeting with Olivier Becht, the co-chairman of the Kazakh-French Intergovernmental Commission, stating that Becht’s first visit to Kazakhstan...


Legend of Kazakh Nation Told Through Jety Kazyna Ballet Staged at Astana Ballet

ASTANA – The Astana Ballet Theater unveiled the premiere of “Jety Kazyna” (Seven Treasures) – a one-act ballet created by the winners of the Ashyk Sakhna (Open Stage) National...


Navigating a New Silk Road

The connections between China and Central Asian nations such as Kazakhstan are garnering a lot of attention lately. News media are reporting that this May Xi’an in China will...


Kazakhstan and Sweden Exchange Experience in Healthcare System Management

ASTANA – Kazakh and Swedish healthcare experts and regulating authorities discussed healthcare system management during a bilateral knowledge-sharing roundtable on April 28  in Astana, reported British-Swedish biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca....


Kazakhstan and US Continue to Expand Bilateral Cooperation

ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov met with the United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan Daniel Nathan Rosenblum on April 29 to enhance bilateral ties, reported the Prime Minister’s...


Aktobe Region Drives Economic Growth Through Exports and Tourism

ASTANA – The Aktobe Region in the west of Kazakhstan, with a population of over 924,000 people, has strong steel, food, and spirits industries, ranking eighth in Kazakhstan in...


Kazakh President Meets with World Chess Champion and Runner-up, Sets High Expectations for Country’s Chess Development

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is focused on advancing chess in the country, aiming to double the number of chess players in the nearest future, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during a...


Kazakh Animated Movie Wins Award in Spain (Video)

ASTANA – Kazakh short animated movie “Besik Zhyry” (Lullaby) was named best animated short film among 1,500 animation works at the Madfa Madrid Film Awards 2023 film festival in...


Kazakhstan Seeks to Boost Production of Innovative Products to $5.5 Billion by 2025

ASTANA – QazInnovations National Agency for the Development of Innovation intends to accelerate innovation and facilitate technological progress by bringing the share of companies to 25 percent by 2030...


FIDE Commends World Chess Championship in Astana at Closing Ceremony

ASTANA – President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Arkady Dvorkovich commended Kazakhstan for the successful organization of the three-week FIDE World Chess Championship at a May 1 closing...


Endangered Snow Leopard Treated in Almaty Zoo After Being Spotted in Region (Video)

ASTANA – A rare snow leopard was found exhausted in a pasture in the Almaty Region and is now being treated by the Almaty Zoo, reported the Khabar TV...


Kazakh Tech Company Launches Fourth-Generation University to Bring Digital Solutions for SMEs

ASTANA — Almaty-based DAR company has announced expansion plans by launching a next-generation corporate university to meet the demand for specific technology experts in the country.  The DAR University...


Kazakhstan-Switzerland Academic Exchanges to Develop in Research, Doctoral and Postdoctoral Training, Expert Says

LONDON – The results of Kazakhstan-Switzerland academic exchanges are conclusive and beneficial for both countries. We want to further develop them in research, doctoral, and postdoctoral training, said Abdeljalil...


Ding Liren Becomes World Chess Champion with Courageous Moves in Tiebreaks Finale

ASTANA – Ding Liren became the new world chess champion after he defeated Ian Nepomniachtchi in the final game of the tiebreak on April 30 in Astana, which hosted...


Traditional Clothing Spikes in Popularity in Kazakhstan and Abroad

ASTANA – People are increasingly emphasizing their individual style through clothing, introducing elements of national flavor in casual outfits in Kazakhstan, according to Khabar TV channel. Local designers are...


Uniting Diversity: Kazakhstan Celebrates Day of Unity

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is celebrating the Day of the Unity of the People on May 1. It is a time for citizens to come together to recognize the country’s...


Przewalski’s Horses to Roam Kazakh Steppe Once Again Following Czech-Kazakh Partnership

ASTANA – Przewalski’s horses, the last truly wild horses on the planet, could return to the Kazakh steppe once again after a memorandum of cooperation was signed between the...


Kazakhstan Celebrates 200 Years of Musical Genius Kurmangazy

ASTANA – This year, Kazakhstan is celebrating 200 years of Kurmangazy Sagyrbayuly, a leading figure in Kazakh traditional music, composer, and versatile dombra performer, whose music reflected personal narratives...


Eurasian Creative Guild, British Hertfordshire Press Publish Works of Five Kazakh Artists

ASTANA – Five artists from Kazakhstan had their works published in The Great Steppe Treasury, a long-awaited art catalog launched by the Eurasian Creative Guild (ECG) and the British...


New Business Frontiers: Swiss Companies Explore Kazakhstan’s Market, Share Experience

ASTANA – Kazakh Embassy in Switzerland and the Switzerland-Eastern Europe, Central Asia, South Caucasus Joint Chamber of Commerce (JCC) organized an investment roundtable on April 27 to address business...


Experts: Strengthening Civic Identity and Promoting Kazakh Language is Crucial for Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is on the path of modernizing its political system and economic structure to adjust to the ever-changing circumstances amid geopolitical shifts, wrote Nikita Shatalov, a member...


Kazakhstan Discusses Children’s Rights with TikTok

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has started discussions with TikTok social media platform to prevent harmful content and the use of the app by children under 13, said Kazakh Minister of...


Zhambyl Region Signs Agreements with Foreign Investors Worth $700 Million

ASTANA – Government representatives of the Zhambyl Region signed seven agreements with large foreign companies worth $700 million at the Zhambyl Economic and Investment Forum 2023 on April 26-27...


Kazakh Conservationist Wins Whitley Award for Efforts to Save Saiga Antelope

ASTANA – Kazakh saiga conservationist Albert Salemgareyev, a member of the Kazakh Association for Biodiversity Conservation, won the prestigious Whitley Awards 2023 in the field of nature preservation for...


Kazakhstan to Restore Social Facilities Damaged by Earthquake in Türkiye

ASTANA – Kazakhstan will help Türkiye to restore social facilities that were destroyed following the Feb. 6 devastating earthquake, said Yerlan Koshanov, Chairman of the Mazhilis, the lower chamber...


Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Sign Export Agreements Worth $900,000 in Tashkent

ASTANA – Kazakh and Uzbek business leaders signed export agreements worth $900,000 during the fifth meeting of the Uzbek-Kazakh Business Council, held on April 26 in Tashkent, the press...


Senate Approves Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty Between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyz Republic

ASTANA – Members of the Senate, an upper chamber of the Kazakh Parliament, approved an agreement between Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic on mutual judicial assistance during an April...


Captivating Weekend Events in Astana to Bid Farewell to April

ASTANA — The last weekend of April is upon us, and the weather is finally getting warmer. The weekend will also be prolonged, as Monday May 1 is a...


Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Bolster Agricultural Cooperation, Launch Joint Projects

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan plan to expand agricultural cooperation, creating modern production facilities, said Kazakh First Vice Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev at the Asia Grain...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakh-South Korean Ties, Cooperation With Europe to Strengthen Food, Energy Security, Kazakh-Malaysian Common Features and More

ASTANA – The Astana Times has picked a selection of articles on Kazakhstan published in international media across the world. This week’s foreign media digest includes articles on Kazakhstan’s...


Kazakhstan Continues to Evacuate Citizens from Sudan

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has continued to evacuate its citizens from Sudan amid fierce fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces that started on April 15,...


Kazakh Prime Minister’s Visit to Iran Results in Commitment to Boost Trade to $3 Billion

ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov paid an official visit to Tehran on April 26, meeting with senior Iranian officials to enhance bilateral ties. Export contracts worth $60...


Interethnic Harmony is Key to Building Nation, Says Kazakh State Counselor

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s address at the 32nd Assembly of People of Kazakhstan (APK) session demonstrated the fundamental importance of interethnic harmony and unity for building a nation,...


Kazakhstan Prioritizes Strategic Partnership with China

ASTANA – The strategic partnership with China remains one of the priorities of Kazakhstan’s foreign policy, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu said during talks with China’s...


Italian, European Companies Take on Kazakh Market with Expansion to Central Asia

LONDON – With a mission to bring Italian innovations in professional practice, technologies, education, and sustainability to Central Asia, Italy4East, an international management consulting company, specializes in the internationalization...


President Tokayev Highlights Assembly of People of Kazakhstan’s Role in Ensuring Unity Amid Global Turbulence

ASTANA – The Assembly of People of Kazakhstan (APK) efficiently implements the principles of coexistence and interaction of different cultures, which has become the most urgent challenge facing our...


Kazakhstan Sees Booming Trade and Investment Relations with Italy

ASTANA – Kazakh-Italian business forum titled Kazakhstan – the Country of Great Opportunities took place on April 26 in Milan, focusing on trade and investment relations between the two...


Ian Nepomniachtchi Misses Winning Position After Defeat in Game 12 of World Chess Championship

ASTANA – With the last two games of the World Chess Championship remaining, the spectators are no closer to a verdict, as Ding Liren emerged victorious in game 12,...