How Foreign Citizens Can Get Bank Cards in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – One of the challenges people face when they arrive in a new country to live and work is getting a bank card. In Kazakhstan, foreign nationals also...


Global Instability Drives Growth in Kazakhstan’s Domestic Tourism

ASTANA – Amid international instability and rising costs of outbound tourism, more people are choosing to travel around Kazakhstan, domestic tourism expert Sofya Tastemirova said at the KOMPAS International...


Pope Francis’ Passing Resonates in Kazakhstan, Archbishop Peta Pays Tribute

ASTANA – The passing of the head of the Catholic church, Pope Francis, has prompted some of the most heartfelt condolences around the world from believers and non-believers alike....


Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan Expand Horizons of Cooperation

ASTANA – Recent years have become a period of closer ties between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan not only in politics and economics but also at the level of the expert...


Kazakhstan Confirms Strong Position in Global Digital Competitiveness

ASTANA – Kazakhstan ranked 34th out of 67 countries in the World Digital Competitiveness Ranking by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), according to the IMD’s Economy Profile...


Nation Marks Assembly of People of Kazakhstan’s 30th Anniversary

ASTANA — More than 1,600 people gathered at the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation on April 24 in Astana to mark the 30th anniversary of an institution recognized for...


President Tokayev Highlights Strategic Role of Assembly of People of Kazakhstan at Anniversary Session

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the long-term, strategic impact of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan (APK) at its 34th session on April 24, which marked the...


Kazakh President Meets Pakistan’s Army Chief, Highlights Strategic Partnership

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received General Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff of the Pakistan Armed Forces, who arrived in Astana on an official visit on April...


Kazakhstan to Turn Heritage Sites into Tourism Hubs, Add 11 UNESCO Monuments

ASTANA — Kazakhstan will prepare a national plan by September to develop its United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites into tourist destinations. Kazakhstan has...


Prospects on Formation of Carbon Market in Kazakhstan 

As is well known, the initiative of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to establish a UN Regional Center for the Sustainable Development Goals of Central Asia and Afghanistan was supported on...


Kazakhstan’s Saiga Population Reaches 4.1 Million as Debate Grows Over Regulation Measures

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s saiga antelope population has reached a record 4.1 million, said Deputy Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Nurken Sharbiyev during an April 22 round table discussion,...


No Kazakh Nationals Reported Affected in Istanbul Quake, Says Foreign Ministry

ASTANA – Today, on April 23, Turkish authorities reported a 6.2-magnitude earthquake near Istanbul, followed by ongoing aftershocks. As of now, no Kazakh citizens in Türkiye have contacted the...


Germany Promotes Green Hydrogen Expertise in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Germany came together at the German Training Week – Green Hydrogen, launched on April 22 in Astana, as a strategic initiative to unlock Kazakhstan’s potential...


Kazakhstan and Croatia Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation During High-Level Visit

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Croatia Gordan Grlić Radman on April 23, highlighting growing cooperation between Kazakhstan and Croatia. Tokayev...


Kazakhstan to Launch TravelStan All-in-One Travel App This Year

ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to launch a unified mobile application for tourists, named TravelStan, by the end of this year, said Deputy Minister of Tourism and Sports Yerzhan Yerkinbayev...


Kazakhstan Expands Air Connectivity with New Baku-Shymkent and Domestic Routes

ASTANA – Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) will launch regular flights between Baku and Shymkent three times a week starting June 28. Flights from Baku will be on Mondays, Wednesdays, and...


Eurasian Resources Group Refutes Negotiations to Sell Company

ASTANA – Shukhrat Ibragimov, the Eurasian Resources Group CEO, stated there are no negotiations on the sale of ERG, following a number of media reports in the last few...


Kazakhstan, Afghanistan to Create Technical Commission to Study Afghan Mineral Deposits

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Afghanistan agreed to create a technical commission to study Afghan mineral deposits during a recent meeting between Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National...


Kazakhstan to Expand Access to Natural Gas to 12.8 Million People This Year

ASTANA – By the end of this year, Kazakhstan plans to complete 60 gasification projects in 71 populated areas, expanding access to natural gas for an additional 218,000 people,...


What Kazakhstan’s Tax Reforms Mean for Businesses and Investment

ASTANA – Mazhilis, a lower chamber of the Kazakh Parliament, approved the draft Tax Code in the first reading on April 9. The government frames the tax reform as...


Italian PM Meloni Postpones Kazakhstan Visit Following Pope’s Death

ASTANA – Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni has postponed her visit to Kazakhstan, scheduled for April 26-27, in light of Pope Francis’ passing. “The planned visit of Italian...


Kazakhstan Celebrates First National Book Day, Promoting Reading and Literary Culture

ASTANA – Kazakhstan celebrated its first-ever National Book Day on April 23, a milestone event to promote a reading culture, raise literacy rates, and highlight the value of libraries...


Kazakhstan to Train One Million Citizens in AI Skills Over Five Years

ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to train 500,000 schoolchildren, 300,000 students, 90,000 civil servants, 80,000 business representatives, and thousands of citizens from other areas in artificial intelligence (AI) skills over...


Kazakhstan Plans to Open Trading House in Afghanistan

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin proposed opening Kazakhstan’s trading house in Kabul during a meeting with Afghan Deputy Prime Minister Abdul...


Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan Strengthen Strategic Partnership

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty (People’s Council) of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov discussed the prospects for strengthening the multifaceted strategic partnership at an informal...


Kazakhstan Will Not Restrict Export of Tazy Dogs, Says Kazakh PM

ASTANA – Kazakhstan will not impose a ban on the export of the Kazakh Tazy and Tobet dog breeds, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov stated in response to an appeal...


Kazakh President, Turkmen Leader Visit Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Mausoleum

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty (People’s Council) of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov visited the Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Mausoleum in Turkistan on April 21, reported...


Valor Carbon Speaks Out on Renewable Energy Certificates, Climate Finance in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – The Astana International Exchange (AIX) launched trading of International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-REC) in February, marking a milestone in Kazakhstan’s green finance efforts. The first transaction involved...


Council of Europe Discusses Kazakhstan’s Commitment to Rule of Law, Reforms 

STRASBOURG – A meeting dedicated to the implementation of democratic reforms in Kazakhstan was hosted on the sidelines of the spring session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council...


Kazakhstan and South Korea Explore AI Use in Public Sector 

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and South Korea presented their progress on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across the public sector at a diplomatic seminar in Astana on April 21,...


Uzbekistan to Offer Five-Year Residence Permits to Foreign Investors Starting June

ASTANA – To attract foreign investment, Uzbekistan will introduce a simplified procedure for issuing 5-year residence permits starting June 1. Foreign nationals and stateless persons will be eligible if...


Kazakhstan Welcomes Return of First Peacekeeping Contingent from Golan Heights

ASTANA – The remaining 38 service members of Kazakhstan’s first peacekeeping contingent deployed to the UN mission in the Golan Heights returned home on April 20. Deputy Minister of...


Kazakh Citizens in US Advised to Return Voluntarily Over Immigration Concerns

ASTANA – On April 17, the Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a call for Kazakh citizens currently residing in the United States who are subject to deportation orders...


AIFC Launches Expat Loyalty Club to Support Foreign Professionals in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – The Expat Center of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) officially launched the Expat Loyalty Club Community – a new initiative designed for foreign professionals living and...


President Tokayev Highlights National Environmental Efforts at Taza Kazakhstan Festival

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the importance of ecological responsibility and civic unity during an April 21 Taza Kazakhstan environmental festival. He focused on the campaign’s achievements,...


Kazakh Manuscript on Khans’ Genealogy Added to UNESCO Memory of World Register

ASTANA — The 18th-century manuscript “Khandar Shezhiresi” (“Genealogy of the Khans”) has been officially inscribed in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register, announced State Counselor Erlan Karin in...


Italian PM Giorgia Meloni to Visit Kazakhstan This Week

ASTANA – Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni is set to make an official visit to Kazakhstan on April 26–27, following an invitation from President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. High-level talks...


Kazakhstan’s Primary Health Care Reform Saves Millions, Offers Model for Global Health Systems

ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s strengthened primary health care (PHC) system has saved an estimated 270 million tenge (US$516,000) in just one region over two years and could save up to...


Discover Kazakhstan’s Unique Wedding Traditions

ASTANA – In Kazakhstan, a wedding is not a single event but a series of traditions observed before and after the ceremony. For Kazakhs, marriage is deeply rooted in...


Kazakhstan Honors 18-Year-Old WWII Hero Aliya Moldagulova on 100th Anniversary

ASTANA – At the age of 18, Aliya Moldagulova, a skilled Kazakh sniper, gave her life defending her homeland from the Nazi invasion during World War II. As Kazakhstan...


Kazakhstan’s Special Center Transforms Future for Children with Autism 

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s unique center for children with autism has become a lifeline for families, offering care, support, and a nurturing environment tailored to the needs of every child....


​​Kazakhstan and Benin Mark Diplomatic Milestone with First-Ever Foreign Ministerial Visit

ASTANA – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu met with Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Benin, who arrived in Astana on a working visit...


Kazakhstan Eyes Ski Tourism Growth as PM Meets Global Industry Leader

ASTANA – Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov met on April 19 with PGI Management President Joan Viladomat to explore avenues of cooperation to develop ski tourism in Kazakhstan, with a...


Central Asian Artists Spotlight Feminine Power at New York Exhibition 

ASTANA – Artists Altynai Osmo from the Kyrgyz Republic and Aya Shalkar from Kazakhstan have been presenting a joint exhibition titled “Beneath the Earth and Above the Clouds” at...


Kazakhstan Archaeology Journal Gains Global Recognition with SJR Ranking

ASTANA – The Kazakhstan Archaeology scientific journal of the Margulan Institute of Archaeology officially entered the first quartile (Q1) of the international SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) ranking, receiving an...


Kazakhstan Installs Over 3,000 5G Base Stations

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has surpassed 3,000 installed 5G base stations nationwide, Kazinform reported on April 12, citing Kazakhtelecom, the country’s largest telecommunications company. Chief Innovation Officer at Kazakhtelecom Nurlan...


Mangystau Region Launches $3.6 Billion in Infrastructure Projects

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is implementing 24 infrastructure projects worth 1.9 trillion tenge (US$3.6 billion) in the Mangystau Region, Minister of Transport Marat Karabayev reported to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at...


Kazakhstan Celebrates Homecoming of First UN Peacekeeping Contingent

ASTANA – The return and reunion of Kazakhstan’s first peacekeeping contingent with their families brings bittersweet joy and relief after a year-long mission under the UN Disengagement Observer Force...


Kazakhstan to Develop National AI Strategy This Year

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is preparing to upgrade its Concept for the Development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into a Strategy, announced Gizzat Baitursynov, the chairman of the AI and Innovation...


Foreign Tourists Spend Over $2.6 Billion in Kazakhstan in 2024

ASTANA – Foreign tourists spent more than $2.6 billion in Kazakhstan in 2024, according to the Tourism Industry Committee of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. The highest spending...