Eurasian Economic Union Should Ensure Integration Benefits, Says Kazakh PM

ASTANA — Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov emphasized that it is crucial that individuals and businesses within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) firsthand experience the benefits of...


Kazakhstan’s New International TV Channel to Start Broadcasting on Sept. 1

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s new international TV channel Silk Way Cinema will start broadcasting in Kazakh and Russian languages in over ten countries from Sept. 1, reported Kazinform...


Astana Hosts Presentation of Media Project Dedicated to Kazakh Cinema

ASTANA – Astana hosted the presentation of Zaman.Media project dedicated to Kazakh cinema’s history on Aug. 25. The project features a website containing biographies, films, rare photos,...


Francis Fukuyama Presents His Book in Kazakh and Russian in Almaty

ASTANA – Almaty hosted the presentation of the book “Liberalism and its Discontents” in Kazakh and Russian languages by political scientist and senior fellow at Stanford University...


Recent Discoveries in East Kazakhstan Unveil Mysteries of Past

ASTANA — In a series of captivating archaeological excavations that have been taking place in the East Kazakhstan region, revealing an astonishing discovery. A necropolis containing the...


Kasteyev State Museum of Arts Celebrates Kazakh Heritage

ASTANA – Almaty-based Kasteyev State Museum of Arts is one of the largest art museums in Kazakhstan and is named after renowned Kazakh artist Abilkhan Kasteyev. It...


Famous Travel Reporter Shares Road Trip Discoveries in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – On a visit to her native country to discover Kazakhstan’s endless steppes and rugged mountains, photographer Yulia Denisyuk dived into the country’s rich history and...


Kazakhstan Celebrates 930 Years of Sufi Spiritual Guide Khoja Ahmed Yasawi

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is commemorating the 930th birthday of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, a philosopher, poet and spiritual leader who founded the Sufi school across Central Asia. In...


Kazakhstan, Chile Hold Third Round of Political Consultations

ASTANA – The third round of Kazakh-Chilean political consultations took place in Santiago on Aug. 23. The meeting was chaired by Kairat Umarov, Kazakhstan’s First Deputy Minister...


Kazakhstan, Tajikistan Reiterate Strong Bilateral Ties During Rakhmon’s Visit to Astana

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reiterated the significance of Tajik President Emomali Rahmon’s visit to Astana on Aug. 25 in strengthening the friendly ties and...


Kazakh Film is Selected for San Sebastian Film Festival

ASTANA – Kazakh director Askhat Kuchinchirekov’s debut film “Bauryna Salu” (Adoption) has been selected to compete in the New Directors category of the 71st edition of the...


Kazakh People Change Their Eating Habits

ASTANA – JD Expert marketing agency conducted a survey about the eating habits and preferences of Kazakhs across the country, offering information on factors that changed their...


Economic Cooperation at Core of Flourishing Kazakh-Vietnamese Partnership

ASTANA – Economic cooperation is at the core of the growing partnership between Kazakhstan and Vietnam, said Sergey Savelyev, senior expert at the Foreign Policy Research Institute,...


Kazakh Capital Hosts NEXT Astana 2023 Summit

ASTANA – The Kazakh capital hosted the NEXT Astana 2023 summit, a platform for discussing paths towards innovation, collaboration, and sustainable development, Kazakh Invest national company reported...


Kazakhstan Reaches Level Free from Terrorism Impact

ASTANA — Kazakhstan has improved its ranking in the Global Terrorism Index (GTI), moving from 67th to 93rd place. This new ranking signifies that the country is...


Kazakhstan, UN Prioritize Preventive Diplomacy Tools for Central Asian Security

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu emphasized the significance of preventive diplomacy tools in maintaining peace and security in Central Asia during...


Kazakhstan’s National Bank Lowers Base Rate to 16.5%

ASTANA – The Monetary Policy Committee of Kazakhstan’s National Bank decided to reduce the base rate to 16.5% per annum from 16.75% (July), the bank’s press service...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Tokayev’s Address at BRICS Session, Vietnamese-Kazakh Ties, 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...


CICA Members Discuss Draft Documents Ahead of Informal Ministerial Meeting

ASTANA – The Special Working Group (SWG) and the Senior Officials Committee (SOC) of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) convened on...


Kazakhstan Builds Capital Markets Momentum

Editor’s note: In a recent interview with The Banker, Renat Bekturov, the governor of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) spoke about the AIFC and the evolving...


Astana’s August Farewell: A Weekend to Remember

ASTANA — As the sun sets on the final days of August, Astana is gearing up for a lineup of exciting events that promise to add a...


Kazakh President Advocates Uniting BRICS, SCO Efforts to Promote Global Peace

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev participated via video call in the BRICS Plus dialogue session, part of the 15th BRICS Summit on Aug. 24 in Johannesburg,...


Almaty Hosts First Meeting of SCO Council of National Coordinators

ASTANA – Almaty, designated the cultural and tourism capital of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) for 2023-2024, hosted the first meeting of the SCO Council of National...


Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic Hold Military Exercises

ASTANA — Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic conducted special tactical exercises involving armed forces units at the Edelweiss training ground in Balykchy town of Issyk-Kul region, reported...


President Tokayev’s Visit to Vietnam Opens New Chapter in Bilateral Relations

ASTANA – The official three-day visit of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Vietnam, featuring intensive discussions and business meetings, has marked a historic moment in the diplomatic relations...


UN Commends Kazakhstan’s Efforts to Strengthen Peace, Promote Dialogue in Central Asia

ASTANA – Special Representative of the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General and Head of the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) Kaha Imnadze noted...


BRICS Summit: Kazakhstan’s Keen Interest in Deepening Partnership 

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who is expected to address the BRICS+ Dialogue via video conference on Aug. 24 as part of the 15th BRICS...


Kazakhtelecom, AzerTelecom Agree to Construct Fiber Optic Communication Lines in Caspian Sea

ASTANA – The Kazakhtelecom and AzerTelecom companies signed an agreement on registering a joint venture responsible for the construction of fiber optic communication lines (FOCL) along the...


Kazakhstan, Argentina to Strengthen Bilateral, Multilateral Ties

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Argentina expressed determination to strengthen and expand bilateral and multilateral cooperation, including through mutual visits and joint events during a working visit of...


Kazakhstan, US Seek to Strengthen Cooperation on Key Areas 

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Chairman of the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Gary Peters on Aug. 23 to outline prospects...