Kazakh Prime Minister Talks Oil Field Development with ExxonMobil Executive

ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov discussed the development of the Tengiz and Kashagan oil fields with ExxonMobil Senior Vice President John Whelan on Oct.4, reported the...


Kazakh Cyclists Triumph in Asian Games 2023 Road Cycling Team Race

ASTANA — In a remarkable display of cycling prowess, Kazakhstan’s cyclists secured the top two positions in the group race on the road cycle. The nation’s cycling...


President Evaluates Capital’s Key Heating, Water and Power Infrastructure Projects

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev inspected industrial facilities in Astana, visiting the Turan and the South-East gas thermal power stations’ construction sites, the pump-filter station, and...


Astana Prepares for Secretariat Meeting of Congress of World and Traditional Religions Leaders

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is preparing to host the 21st meeting of the Secretariat of Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions scheduled for Oct. 11 in...


Kazakhstan Set to Launch 170 Projects in Manufacturing Sector This Year

ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to launch 170 projects in the food industry, construction, machine building, metallurgy, and other sectors this year, Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov said...


C5+1: US’ Enhanced Engagement with Central Asia

When considering the overseas allies and partners of the United States, one could be forgiven for not thinking of the countries of Central Asia. The average American...


Kazakh President Visits Newly Opened Schoolchildren’s Palace in Astana

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited the Sana Schoolchildren’s Palace today, which has recently opened on the left bank of the Kazakh capital, the Akorda press service...


President Tokayev Congratulates Shell on 30th Anniversary in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated the global energy group Shell on its 30th anniversary of operations in Kazakhstan at the ceremony in Astana on Oct. 3,...


Kazakhstan Reaffirms Commitment to Enhancing Food Security at Ninth OIC Ministerial Conference

ASTANA – Kazakhstan expressed readiness to make a substantial contribution to resolving food security issues in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states at the ninth...


Kazakhstan, Qatar Plan to Create Joint Commerce and Industry Chamber

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Qatar are set to launch a joint chamber of commerce and industry to boost trade and economic ties, as was announced during a...


Energy Leaders in Astana Laud Kazakhstan’s Energy Transition as Positive Example

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s journey toward energy transition can serve as a good example for other oil-producing countries, said keynote speakers at a plenary session of the KazEnergy...


Kazakhstan Welcomes Millionth Tourist of 2023

ASTANA – The eQonaq information system, responsible for tracking and analyzing tourist movements and migration control in Kazakhstan, marked the arrival of the millionth tourist of the...


KazEnergy Forum Highlights State-Business Partnership for Carbon Neutrality

ASTANA – The first day of the 15th KazEnergy Eurasian Forum on Oct. 3 focused on the government and private sector partnership to achieve carbon neutrality by...


Kazakh Cyclist Alexey Lutsenko Wins Gold Medal at Asian Games

ASTANA — Kazakh cyclist Alexey Lutsenko won the gold medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou on Oct. 3, reported the National Olympic Committee’s press service....


Kazakh President Chairs Meeting on Returning Illegally Acquired Assets 

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting with senior government officials on Oct. 2 to check the work the government is doing to return...


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...