Emir of State of Qatar to Attend Astana International Forum on June 8

ASTANA — Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani will participate in the plenary session of the Astana International Forum (AIF) on...


President Tokayev to Set Global Vision at Astana International Forum

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will outline the global vision of the Astana International Forum (AIF) at the plenary session on June 8, reported the Akorda press...


Kazakhstan Has Set New Agenda After National Referendum Last Year, Says State Counselor

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has set a new agenda, embarking on the reforms that have become a unique phenomenon in the region, following the national referendum on constitutional...


CICA Secretariat Unites 80 Cycling Enthusiasts at Bicycle Ride in Burabay 

ASTANA – Nearly 80 cycling enthusiasts participated in a traditional bicycle ride on June 3 in Burabay national park, organized by the Secretariat of the Conference on...


Al-Zahir Baybars Mosque Reopens in Cairo During Kazakh Culture Days

ASTANA – Mosque of al-Zahir Baybars (Sultan Beibars) re-opened on June 4 in Cairo after years of renovation co-funded by Kazakhstan and Egypt, reported the Ministry of...


First Finalists of Teach for Qazaqstan Poised to Accelerate Rural Education Standards

ASTANA – Teach for Qazaqstan (TFQ) program with a mission to raise educational standards and reduce the gap between rural and urban education selected its first 49...


Kazakhstan’s Animation Industry Soars as Nation Honors Pioneer Animator Amen Khaidarov on His 100th Anniversary

ASTANA – Kazakhfilm studio organized a special event on June 3 in Almaty, commemorating the centenary since the birth of Amen Khaidarov, the nation’s pioneer animator. Veterans...


Kazakhstan Commits to Prolonged Oil Output Cuts Until 2024

ASTANA – Kazakhstan will continue cutting oil output by 78,000 barrels per day through the end of 2024, following the latest agreement reached by the Organization of...


Michelin Star Belgian Chef Visits Kazakhstan, Reveals Perfect Meal Secrets

ASTANA – From owning top seafood restaurants to hosting a television show, Yves Mattagne, a Belgian chef who has earned two Michelin stars, visited Astana and Almaty...


Discover East Kazakhstan: Destination of Natural Wonders, Cultural Treasures and Adventure 

ASTANA – The East Kazakhstan Region is a hidden gem that offers breathtaking natural beauty, unique cultural experiences, and various activities for all. It has become a...


Kazakhstan Celebrates Day of State Symbols

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is celebrating the Day of State Symbols, which include its flag, the emblem and the national anthem, on June 4.  Although the symbols were...


Archeologists Discover Ancient City in Zhambyl Region

ASTANA – A part of Karakemer, an ancient city dating back to the 6th-12th centuries, was discovered during archeological excavations that started 20 days ago near Kumtiin...


Kazakh Arm Wrestling Champion Promotes Nation Abroad

ASTANA – Darkhan Sarsenov, a Kazakh arm wrestling champion of Asia and Kazakhstan, who currently lives in Philadelphia, the United States, is seeking to promote his country...


Kazakhstan Successfully Tests Upgraded Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

ASTANA – Kazakhstan Engineering National Company has successfully flight-tested the upgraded unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) Shagala-M, the Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development announced on June 1....


President Tokayev Outlines Priorities for Central Asia and EU Cooperation

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined strategically important priority areas of cooperation between the European Union and Central Asia during the second EU-Central Asia Summit held on...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Measures to Return Illegally Withdrawn Assets, Cooperation with Switzerland, Diversification of Oil Export Routes, and More

ASTANA – The Astana Times has picked a selection of  articles on Kazakhstan featured in international media across the world this week. Today’s foreign media digest covers...


Kazakhstan to Strengthen Cooperation with EU in Critical Raw Materials

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the European Union have agreed to strengthen cooperation in critical raw materials on the sidelines of the 13th international congress Astana Mining &...


Tokayev to Attend Erdoğan’s Inauguration Ceremony in Türkiye

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will attend the inauguration ceremony of Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on June 3, reported the Akorda press service. Tokayev...


President Tokayev Emphasizes Importance of Children’s Rights Protection

ASTANA – It is crucial to strengthen the protection of children’s rights and health, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said during a meeting with Commissioner for Children’s Rights, Aruzhan...


Kazakhstan and EBRD Join Efforts to Modernize Mining Sector

ASTANA – Tau-Ken Samruk national mining company and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will consolidate efforts to stimulate the domestic mining sector’s technical and...


Kazakhstan Delivers Second Batch of Nuclear Fuel to China

ASTANA – The joint Kazakh-Chinese Ulba fuel assembly plant delivered the second batch containing more than 30 tons of low-enriched uranium to China, the press service of...


Kazakhstan Powers Ahead, Unleashing Potential of Renewable Energy Under Critical Challenges

ASTANA – Rodina (Motherland) village, located 70 kilometers from the capital city Astana in the middle of the steppe, is the kind of spot the nation sees...


Kazakh Movie Wins Grand Prix at Eurasian Creative Guild Film Festival

ASTANA – “The Crying Steppe,” a film directed by Marina Kunarova and produced by Yerlan Malikov, won the Grand Prix at the Fifth Eurasian Creative Guild (ECG) Film...


Kazakhstan, South Korea Seek to Bolster Strategic Partnership

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Foreign Minister of South Korea Park Jin agreed to promote strategic partnership between two states during a June 1 meeting...


Kazakh Foreign Ministry Announces Call for Applications for Foreign Media Contest

ASTANA – The Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in partnership with Kazakhstan’s Chief Editors’ Club and the Kazakh Tourism national company, announced the start of accepting applications...


Kazakh Foreign Ministry Organizes Event to Celebrate International Children’s Day

ASTANA – A festive event titled Children Draw Peace was held on the square near the Baiterek tower on June 1 to mark International Children’s Day.  The...


Kazakhstan Reaffirms Commitment to Non-Proliferation, Disarmament of Weapons of Mass Destruction at Jeju Island Meeting

ASTANA – First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Kairat Umarov spoke on the country’s efforts in non-proliferation and disarmament of weapons of mass destruction (WMD)...


Kazakhstan and Spain Forge Stronger Trade Ties, Opening Door to New Opportunities

ASTANA – On May 30, Astana hosted the 10th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission for Economic and Industrial Cooperation. Chaired by Kazakh Vice Minister of Trade and...


Art and Fashion Event Celebrates World Environment Day in Almaty

ASTANA – Almaty hosted the Reuse. Recycle. Reduce sustainable fashion and art event on May 31 ahead of the World Environment Day, which is marked on June...


Astana Hosts BIZZ Awards Eurasia 2023 to Celebrate Business Excellence

ASTANA – Astana hosted the BIZZ Awards Eurasia 2023 at the Sheraton Astana Hotel on May 25-28, reported the Kazakh Tourism national company. The awards ceremony was...