Kazakhstan,  Luxembourg Achieve $16 Million Trade Turnover in January-June

ASTANA – Trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Luxembourg reached $16 million  in January-June, said Director General of BeNeLux Chamber of Commerce Anuar Kurzhikayev at an Oct. 2...


Kazakhstan, UK Seek to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom (UK) pledged to deepen and broaden bilateral cooperation during the seventh session of the Kazakh-UK Strategic Dialogue on Oct. 2,...


President Tokayev’s Visit Signals New Chapter in Kazakh-German Partnership, Broader Commitment to EU

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev concluded his official visit to Germany on Sept. 29. This visit, aimed at bolstering bilateral relations and exploring opportunities for collaboration in...


Kazakhstan to Build 20 Modern Multidisciplinary Hospitals

ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to build 20 modern multidisciplinary hospitals with private sector involvement, as directed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, said Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov during...


Sarzha Multifunctional Marine Terminal Receives Its First Cargo Shipment

ASTANA – The Sarzha multifunctional marine terminal marked its official inauguration on Sept. 29 with the first cargo shipment received for further transportation to the port of...


Kazakhstan Advocates for Sovereign Equality of IAEA Member States

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s resolution on restoring the sovereign equality of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) member states was adopted by an overwhelming majority (99-2-16) at the...


Referendum On Nuclear Plant Construction Is Positive Decision From Perspective of Governance, Democracy, Says Expert

Having studied and analyzed President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s state-of-the-nation address, the Economic course of a Just Kazakhstan, I would like to note the initiative to hold a referendum...


Tokayev Discusses Prospects of Economic Cooperation Between Central Asia and Germany

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took part in a roundtable of the Eastern Committee of the German economy alongside his Central Asian counterparts on Sept....


China’s Forbidden City Imperial Palace Complex Displays Kazakhstan’s Ancient Artifacts

ASTANA – The opening ceremony of an exhibition titled “Thriving for a Collaborative World” took place at the Forbidden City (Gugong in Chinese) imperial palace complex at...


Kazakhstan Secures Gold in Kayak, Canoeing Racing at Asian Games

ASTANA – Kazakh athletes Sergey Yemelyanov and Timur Khaidarov won the gold medal in the canoe double 500-meter final on Oct. 2 at the 19th Asian Games...


Central Asia’s Kokpar Game Experiences Revival Amid Growing Crowds

ALMATY – Crowds are converging to witness kokpar, a traditional Central Asian game known as “goat pulling,” but it needs to be popularized at a smaller scale...


Northern Part of Caspian Sea Dries Up 

ASTANA — The pilot of S7 Airlines recently recorded a shocking sight – the northern part of the Caspian Sea seems to be vanishing.  In the video,...


NYFA and AlmaU Forge New Film Education Partnership in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – New York Film Academy (NYFA) and Almaty Management University (AlmaU) signed a cooperation agreement in educational programs in New York on Sept.16, reported Kazinform news...


Tokayev, Heads of Central Asian States Meet with German Chancellor in Berlin

ASTANA – The synergy of Germany’s political influence and economic opportunities with the enormous potential of the Central Asian states can make a great contribution to the...


Fairies in White Dresses Steal Spotlight at ‘La Sylphide’ Premiere in Astana Opera

ASTANA – With fairies in white dresses and Scottish men dancing in kilts, Astana Opera premiered August Bournonville’s 19th-century romantic ballet “La Sylphide” for the press on...


UNICEF Talks Focus on Future of Youth in Kazakhstan 

ASTANA – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Kazakhstan hosted its annual UNICEF Talks conference on youth issues on Sept.23. The conference, held in Astana in the...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakh-US Ties, President Tokayev’s Visit to Germany, Middle Corridor 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...


President Tokayev Takes Part in Central Asia-Germany Summit  

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev participated in the C5+Germany dialogue of five Central Asian leaders with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Sept. 29 in Berlin, reported the...


Kazakhstan Wins Silver in Fencing at 19th Asian Games

ASTANA – The men’s epee fencing team from Kazakhstan was one win short of claiming the gold medal after losing to Japan at the 19th Asian Games...


Coordination and Cohesion: State Counselor Comments on Presidential Reforms

ASTANA – The essence of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s reforms in politics, economics and ideology lies in their coordination and cohesion, said State Counselor Erlan Karin in...


Kazakh, German Presidents Agree to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier agreed to enhance joint efforts to deepen multifaceted cooperation. The meeting took place on Sept....


President Tokayev Consolidates Ties with Leading German Companies

ASTANA – Following the business roundtable organized by the German Committee on Eastern European Economic Relations on Sept. 28 in Berlin, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev conducted...


Kazakhstan, Germany Investment Roundtable Explores Key Areas for Cooperation

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took part in the Kazakhstan-Germany business roundtable on Sept. 28 in Berlin under the auspices of the German Committee on...


LCOY Kazakhstan Empowers Youth to Lead Climate Action Efforts

ASTANA – Nazarbayev University hosted the Local Youth Climate Conference in Kazakhstan (LCOY Kazakhstan 2023) in Astana on Sept.28.  The event plays a major role in the...


Berlin Global Dialogue: President Tokayev Outlines Vision of Kazakhstan’s Role in Global Economy

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined his vision of Kazakhstan’s role in global economic processes during the Dialogue of Leaders session at the inaugural Berlin Global...


World Bank Review 2023: Kazakhstan Improves Budget Transparency, Faces Tax Policy Challenges 

ASTANA – The World Bank commended Kazakhstan’s progress in improving budget transparency and ensuring social protection, as well as covered complications in quasi-fiscal activities and revenue collection...


Kazakhstan, Germany Reaffirm Mutual Commitment to Deepen Relations

ASTANA – Kazakhstan attaches utmost importance to the development of cooperation with Germany, a key partner in the European Union (EU), said Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during...


Brazilian Vice Minister of Agriculture: Food Security in Brazil Means Peace 

ASTANA – Last week, a Brazilian delegation headed by Vice Minister of Agriculture of Brazil Roberto Perosa visited Kazakhstan and held negotiations with representatives of government agencies...


Kazakhstan’s Digital Tenge Set to Launch in 2025, Poised to Influence Global Discourse

ASTANA – In just three years, Kazakhstan anticipates the introduction of the digital tenge to an economy already experiencing a surge in cashless payments. National Payment Corporation...


President Tokayev Holds Meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held tête-à-tête talks with Germany’s Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz during his official visit to Germany on Sept. 28, reported the Akorda press...