Russian FM Lavrov Visits Nur-Sultan, Reaffirms Strategic Cooperation With Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov paid an official visit to Kazakhstan and met with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev focusing on the new ways to boost the strong ties...


Almaty Region Shows Positive Growth Due to Industrial Production in 2020

NUR-SULTAN – The Almaty region retained its growth dynamics in all major economic indicators despite the pandemic related restrictions in 2020, PrimeMinister.kz reported.  The Almaty region is located to...


Tokayev’s New Special Representative for International Cooperation Will Advance Kazakhstan’s Leadership Agenda

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev hired a new Special Representative for International Cooperation Erzhan Kazykhanov, a special newly created position to facilitate Kazakhstan’s leadership in international cooperation by...


Developing Cooperation with Kazakhstan is of Great Importance For Iran, Says Iranian Foreign Minister

NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif discussed bilateral cooperation and the main issues on the regional and global agenda during their April...


Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets with President Tokayev

NUR-SULTAN – The Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó paid an official visit to Kazakhstan on April 6 to reaffirm Hungary’s readiness to strengthen cooperation with...


More Airlines Resume International Air Travel to Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN – As the global airline industry steadily recovers from months on hold, several international airlines announced that they will resume their flights to Kazakhstan.   LOT Polish Airlines will...


Kazakhstan Celebrates 150th Anniversary of Great Kazakh Wrestler Kazhymukan Munaitpasov

NUR-SULTAN – 2021 marks the 150th anniversary of the great Kazakh wrestler and circus artist Kazhymukan Munaitpasov on April 7.  Munaitpasov is the first Kazakh world champion in Greco-Roman...


Kazakh Boxer Firuza Sharipova Becomes World Champion After M13 International Tournament KO (Video)

NUR-SULTAN — Kazakh boxer Firuza Sharipova won an early knockdown victory by defeating Russian Julia Chernoborodova at the fight which took place on April 3 at the Basket-Hall arena...


Turkistan Hosts Tenth International Conference of Eurasian World Heritage Cities

NUR-SULTAN — The tenth International Conference of Eurasia World Heritage Cities named “Heritage, Tourism and Urban Planning” took place in Turkistan on April 2 virtually. City Mayor Rashid Ayupov...


Kazakh Minister Promises Better Internet Quality, Greater Protection of Personal Data to Citizens

NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry Bagdat Mussin spoke about his ministry’s plans for the year at an April 5 press conference at...


Balapan TV Channel Presents Children’s Animated TV Series about Al-Farabi

NUR-SULTAN – The Balapan TV channel released its “Al-Farabi” children’s animated television series dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s Independence, the Khabar Agency reported.  The first season includes...


Children Welfare Index to Be Introduced in Kazakhstan 

NUR-SULTAN – The Committee for the Protection of Children’s Rights of the Kazakh Ministry of Education and Science, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Institute for Economic Research...


Coronavirus Cases Surge by 30 Percent in March 

NUR-SULTAN – The number of coronavirus cases increased by 30 percent in March, said Kazakh Healthcare Minister Alexei Tsoy while speaking at an April 6 government meeting.  “As of...


Interview: Kazakhstan Forges Ahead With Green Energy Plans, Sets New Targets For 2030

NUR-SULTAN – “Our slogan is ‘Make Kazakhstan Green Again’. Our predecessors treasured us with ninth largest and the most beautiful country in the world, with vast and unexplored natural...


Kazakhstan and Turkey to Cooperate in Alp-Arslan Historical TV Series

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan and Turkey will shoot a joint historical film and series. The leading Turkish and Kazakh television channels are working on the “Alp-Arslan” historical series consisting of...


Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan Expand Border Cooperation, Open Renovated Kordai – Ak Zhol Border Checkpoint

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have made a significant step forward in their bilateral cooperation following the March visit of Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov to Kazakhstan. As part of...


Turkistan International Airport Increases Flights to Istanbul 

NUR-SULTAN – The Hazret Sultan international airport in Turkistan announced an increase in international flights to Istanbul in May, according to the Kazakh Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development. ...


Kazakhstan Continues Its Educational Reforms As Top National Priority

NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh government has presented its strategic plan for education reforms going into the future. The task is to improve quality of education in the regions and...


Kazakhstan Marks 160th Anniversary of Prominent Composer Dina Nurpeisova

NUR-SULTAN – As a famous saying goes “the nation that does not know its past does not have a future.” This is a poignant reminder about the importance of...


Katon-Karagai National Park Spots Snow Leopard Family (Video)

NUR-SULTAN — A camera trap installed in November 2020 caught rare footage of a snow leopard walking through the protected area of the Katon-Karagai State National Natural Park in...


Kazakhstan Will Continue to Increase Oil Production Under OPEC+ Agreement 

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan will continue to increase oil production in May, June and July of 2021 following the 15th meeting of OPEC (Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) and...


The Turkic World: Opportunities Instead of Impediments

What is the Turkic World and what role can it play in modernity, if historically these countries, connected by the language and the common ethnic roots, belonged to different...


Analytical Report Introduces Notable Results For Political and Economic Reforms in Kazakhstan in 2019-2021

NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakhstan Council on International Relations (КCIR) released its “Political Reforms in Kazakhstan: New Course of President Tokayev” analytical report, presented by political expert Andrey Chebotarev. KCIR...


Affordable Housing Among Top Priorities for Kazakh Government

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced new initiatives focused on boosting the country’s social and economic system during the fifth meeting of the National Council of Public Trust. ...


Small Businesses Receive Nearly US$168 Million as Part of Economy of Simple Things Lending Program in Two Years 

NUR-SULTAN – In 2019-2020, 1476 agricultural producers received preferential loans worth 71.4 billion tenge (US$168 Million) from the Agrarian Credit Corporation as part of the Economy of Simple Things...


Turkic Integration Reaches New Vistas After March 31 Informal Summit

On March 31, the Informal Meeting of the Cooperation Council of Turkic-Speaking States (Turkic Council) took place virtually. This was the ninth summit of the leaders of the Turkic...


Turkic Council Informal Meeting Names Turkistan a Spiritual Capital of Turkic World 

NUR-SULTAN – The Turkic Council, officially the Cooperation Council of Turkic-Speaking States, declared the city of Turkistan in southern Kazakhstan as the spiritual capital of the Turkic world at...


Turkistan Declaration of the Informal Summit of the Cooperation Council of Turkic Speaking States

Informal Summit of the Cooperation Council of Turkic Speaking States (hereinafter referred to as the Turkic Council) was held via videoconference on 31 March 2021 on the theme of...


Government Presents Plan For Social and Economic Development of North Kazakhstan Region Through 2025 

NUR-SULTAN – The plan for the social and economic development of the North Kazakhstan region through 2025 has been presented at the March 30 meeting chaired by Kazakh Prime...


Kazakh FM Takes Part in Heart of Asia – Istanbul Process Ministerial Meeting in Dushanbe

NUR-SULTAN – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi recently participated in the ninth ministerial meeting of The Heart of Asia – the Istanbul Process in Dushanbe, according...


Samruk Kazyna Sovereign Wealth Fund Appoints New Chair to the Board

NUR-SULTAN — Prime Minister Askar Mamin introduced the new chair of the board of Samruk Kazyna Sovereign Wealth Fund. Almasadam Satkaliev has been appointed as a new chair of...


Ministry of Digital Development Presents Visionary Digital Lifestyle Draft Concept For Kazakh Society

NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry presented a draft concept of a digital lifestyle (Digitel). Its text is available for public discussion until...


Kazakh Capital City Announces New Restrictions, As Cases Surge

NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh capital Nur-Sultan announced new restrictions as the nation witnesses rising coronavirus cases since the beginning of March.  The decree was signed by the city’s chief...


President Tokayev Speaks on Behalf of Landlocked Countries at High-Level Meeting on International Debt Architecture and Liquidity

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed the High-Level Meeting on International Debt Architecture and Liquidity that focused on financing for development amid the coronavirus pandemic, where he spoke...


When Global Tourism Returns, the Silk Road Awaits

Central Asia has the opportunity to create a sustainable, safe, easily accessible, and well-known tourism destination that provides a variety of year-round, quality experiences. The Silk Road brings to...


New Specialized Court in Nur-Sultan Will Resolve Disputes Involving Investors 

NUR-SULTAN — Arbitration of disputes with the participation of investors will now be transferred to the specialized inter-district economic court of Nur-Sultan. Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the law...


Strengthening Women’s Economic Opportunities: Achievements and Challenges

Today, the use of the economic potential of women is fraught with huge reservations and great opportunities. This is evidenced by numerous independent studies. For example, a report by...


Turkic Council to Explore Future of Cooperation at Informal Summit

NUR-SULTAN – The Heads of Turkic Speaking States will gather virtually March 31 for an informal summit of the Turkic Council.  The Turkic Council, formally the Cooperation Council of...


Kostanai Car Manufacturer Launches Production of KIA Car Models

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh Prime Minister Askar Mamin took part March 26 in the opening of the KIA car model production line at the SaryarkaAvtoProm plant as part of his...


Kazakh Capital City Switches Off Lights For Earth Hour (Video)

NUR-SULTAn – Dimming lights for one hour might not seem a difficult task, but when millions of people do it at one time, this becomes a huge gesture of...


Three Kazakh Universities Listed among Top 500 World’s Universities

NUR-SULTAN — In the QS World University Rankings Al-Farabi Kazakh National University took first place among the nation’s universities and entered the list of the 200 best universities of...


Second Central Asia Nobel Fest will Focus on Education and Megatrends in Post-Pandemic World

NUR-SULTAN – The second Central Asia Nobel Fest will take place on April 7-9, reported the press service of the festival.  This year’s event will feature technology and innovation...


Kazakhstan Increases Export of Cars Despite Pandemic

NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh car industry saw an increase of sales in 2020 despite the pandemic and restrictions, reported Kursiv.kz. According to the statistics, Kazakh companies exported more than...


Kazakhstan Chairs Working Group of Preparatory Commission for Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty

NUR-SULTAN – This year marks the 30th anniversary of the closure of the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site. On August 29, 1991, Kazakh First President Nursultan Nazarbayev signed a historical...


New Environmental Code in Kazakhstan to Promote Green Technology, Sustainable Development

NUR-SULTAN – The new Environmental Code will encourage companies to modernize their production facilities and shift to eco friendly technologies, Kazakh Minister of Ecology, Geology, and Natural Resources Magzum...


Easing Coronavirus Restrictions Brings Surge in Cases, Says Vice Healthcare Minister

NUR-SULTAN – The number of coronavirus cases has increased 12 percent over the past a week as a result of the easing of the restrictions has led to more...


Kazakhstan’s Blue Helmets Deployed to Lebanon

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s fifth contingent of peacekeepers departed to Lebanon as part of the next rotation of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) mission, according to the Kazakh...


Kazakhstan Launches Nationwide Campaign to Plant Trees

NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources has launched its Taza Tabigat (Clean Nature) campaign aimed at planting trees across the country, reports the ministry’s...


Nauryz Celebrations Feature Delicious Meal Preparation

NUR-SULTAN – As Kazakhstan celebrated Nauryz on March 22, the celebration could not go without the traditional cooking of delicious food, an integral part of a centuries-old tradition to...


Choral Singing Brings New Sound to Kazakh Hit Song Nauryz (Video)

NUR-SULTAN – The famous Kazakh song “Nauryz” about the day of the vernal equinox, Nauryz meiramy, sung by the Kazakh Urker pop group brought a new sound to the...