Kazakhstan, Georgia Reach Agreements on Mutual Trade Growth, Investment Cooperation and Transport Infrastructure Development

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov and Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili emphasized increasing mutual growth, boosting investment cooperation, and developing transport infrastructure at a meeting...


American Travel Bloggers Discover Kazakhstan’s Hidden Gems

ASTANA – American bloggers, writers, and journalists, who recently visited Kazakhstan, believe the world should experience the country’s natural beauty and unique sights, according to the Jibek...


Astana International Forum as New Platform for International Discussions

ASTANA — On June 8-9, the capital of Kazakhstan hosted the Astana International Forum (AIF), themed Overcoming Challenges through Dialogue: Towards Cooperation, Development and Progress, turning into...


Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia to Set Up Joint Logistics Company to Facilitate Cargo Transportation Process

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan signed an agreement to establish a joint logistics company that will engage in unifying tariffs and handling all cargo on the Trans-Caspian...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Role in Global Arena, Syrian Talks, Wildfires in Abai Region 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...


Trade Turnover Between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Reaches $1.9 Billion

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s trade with Uzbekistan totaled $1.9 billion in five months of this year, according to the press statement of Uzbekistan’s State Committee on Statistics on...


Kazakh President Sums Up Priority Tasks at Supreme Council for Reforms

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined key challenges and priority tasks the government should focus on as he chaired the Supreme Council for Reforms meeting on June...


Incredible Lineup of Events for Special Weekend in Astana

ASTANA — An extraordinary weekend can be expected in Kazakhstan’s captivating capital, packed with vibrant festivities and thrilling activities. From cultural celebrations to exciting competitions and musical...


Kazakhstan Ends Astana Process After 20th Round

ASTANA – The 20th round of the Astana Process on Syria concluded on June 21, as Kazakhstan announced that it will stop hosting the talks after they...


Astana to Host Ironman Race in July

ASTANA – The Kazakh capital will host the international triathlon competition Ironman for the fourth time on July 2, reported Kazinform. Over 1,000 international athletes are expected...


UN Women’s Deputy Regional Director: Digitalization Can Advance Gender Equality in Central Asia

ASTANA — Digitalization and innovation have a transformative power in shaping the lives of women and girls in Central Asia, said Deputy Regional Director of United Nations...


Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Court Receives 3,000 Appeals in Five Months

ASTANA – The Constitutional Court of Kazakhstan has received more than 3,000 appeals over five months since its establishment, but only 26% of them were under its...


Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan Set to Boost Trade Relations to $1 Billion 

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is continuing to implement joint measures with Azerbaijan’s government to expand trade and economic relations, aiming to reach a trade turnover of $1 billion,...


Role of Religious Leaders in Achieving Sustainable Development

Dialogue is a great tool that can support fostering a culture of peace in any society; it helps social workers build bridges between people and bring their...


German President Visits Port Kuryk, Assesses TITR Logistics Projects 

ASTANA – German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov visited the port of Kuryk and assessed the transport and logistics projects of the...


Kazakhstan and UN Volunteers Launch Promising Initiatives 

ASTANA – The International Volunteer Forum in Astana resulted in a series of initiatives in the sphere of volunteering, including signing and implementation of the Full Funding...


Kazakhstan, UN Discuss Role of Volunteers in Global Development 

ASTANA – First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Kairat Umarov and the United Nations Volunteers Program (UNV) Executive Coordinator Toily Kurbanov discussed prospects for cooperation following the...


UN Assistant Secretary-General Talks Digitalization, Gender Equality

ASTANA – Ivana Živković, the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Regional Director for Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and UN Assistant Secretary-General, visited Kazakhstan...


German President, Kazakh PM Launch Test Drilling at Huge Green Hydrogen Plant

ASTANA – German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov launched test drilling at a major green hydrogen production plant in the Karakiya district...


Kazakhstan Takes over Chair in Dialogue of Women of Central Asia

ASTANA – Kazakhstan commenced its role as chair of the Dialogue of Women of Central Asia on June 19, an informal platform that brings together female parliamentarians...


Kazakh Programming Startup for Children Raises $2 Million

ASTANA – Kazakh Ed-Tech startup CodiPlay focusing on teaching children programming and creating gadgets (IoT projects) based on arcade games, has closed its seed round with $2...


Kazakhstan, Germany to Establish University of Sustainable Engineering in Mangystau Region

ASTANA – Federal President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov participated in the ceremony of burying a time capsule at the construction site of...


Uzbekistan Hosts Kazakh Culture Days

ASTANA – Kazakh culture and spiritual roots are being showcased to the Uzbek public at Kazakh Culture Days in Uzbekistan on June 20-23, reported the Kazakh Ministry...


President Tokayev Charts Vision for Volunteering at International Forum

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined his vision for the development of volunteerism in Kazakhstan on the second day of the International Volunteer Forum in Astana on...


Kazakhstan, Germany Forge Deals Worth $1.7 Billion

ASTANA – The Kazakh-German Business Forum on June 20 in Astana resulted in the signing of 23 commercial agreements worth more than $1.7 billion, reported the Kazakh...


Kazakhstan, Germany Seal Oil Supply Deal for 2023

ASTANA – KazMunayGas (KMG), Kazakhstan’s national oil and gas company, and Rosneft Deutschland have signed an agreement for the supply of crude oil to PCK Raffinerie refinery...


Astana Ballet Reinterprets Conventional Pieces at Non Classica Concert

ASTANA – Astana Ballet’s orchestra charmed its audience with vibrant jazz, classical and contemporary hits in an original interpretation during the Non Classica show program on June...


US Expert Says Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Drive Central Asia’s Global Positioning

LONDON – The shifting geopolitical landscape is increasing the significance of Central Asia. Kazakhstan, with its abundant resources and advanced infrastructure, is emerging as a frontrunner in...


Kazakhstan’s Regions in Spotlight: East Kazakhstan Region’s Economic and Tourism Potential

Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series on the economic and investment potential of Kazakhstan’s regions. The Astana Times has previously published economic profiles on...


Kazakhstan, UK Agree Cooperation on Angus Cattle Imports

ASTANA – The village of Lepsi in the Almaty Region hosted an annual animal breeding exhibition on June 15-17. The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society (AACS) was invited to...