Nearly $35 Billion Invested in Kazakhstan’s Transport Sector Over Last Five Years

ASTANA – Nearly $35 billion have been invested in Kazakhstan’s transport sector over the past five years, with 2,500 kilometers of new railways being built, said Deputy...


Officials Present G4 City Project During President Tokayev’s Visit to Almaty Region

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took part in the showcase of the large-scale G4 City project during his Oct. 19 visit to the Almaty Region, reported Akorda...


Kazakhstan’s Internal Affairs Minister Proposes to Toughen Legislation On Domestic Violence

ASTANA – Kazakh Minister of Internal Affairs Marat Akhmetzhanov proposed to amend the legislation to allow law enforcement officers to act without a victim’s statement to the...


President Tokayev Outlines Priorities for Almaty Region Development, Emphasizes Opportunities in Manufacturing, Energy and Tourism Fields

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined six priorities for the Almaty Region’s development during his visit to the region on Oct. 19, reported Akorda press service.  According...


CEC Registers Karakat Abden as Presidential Candidate

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Central Election Commission registered Karakat Abden on Oct. 19 as the fourth candidate to run for the President on Nov. 20, reported the CEC...


Rule of Law Should Be Cornerstone of Kazakhstan’s Domestic Policy, Tokayev Says

ASTANA – The rule of law should be at the heart of Kazakhstan’s domestic policy to implement effective economic reforms that will benefit the citizens, said President...


Kazakhstan Promotes Peace and Cooperation, Demonstrates Its Position As Trustworthy Ally on Global Stage, Says President Tokayev During His Visit to Almaty Region

ASTANA – Kazakhstan consistently and effectively promotes the values of peace, cooperation, and mutual trust, achieving high worldwide esteem and demonstrating itself to be a progressive and...


Anti-Corruption Agency Implements Crucial Measures to Reduce Corruption Risks, Return Illegally Withdrawn Assets

ASTANA – The task is set to reduce corruption and not let corruption interfere with the efficiency of the state governance in Kazakhstan, said Anti-Corruption Agency Chairman...


Kazakhstan’s New Measures to Protect Human Rights

It has been approximately two months since Kazakhstan held a historic referendum on amendments to the country’s Constitution. That moment on June 5 marked the beginning of...


Kazakh Experts See Chance For Change in Upcoming Presidential Elections

ASTANA – Almost a month is left before the presidential elections in Kazakhstan, scheduled for Nov. 20. Experts and the public continue to debate the elections and...


Kazakh Diplomat Unveils Books Devoted to 800th Anniversary of Sultan Baibars

ASTANA – The Kazakh diplomat and orientalist Kairat Saki presented a series of books titled “Sultan Baibars,” “Yurt on the Top of the Pyramid” and “Er karuy...


Central Election Commission Anticipates 30 Long-Term, 300 Short-Term International Observers for Upcoming Presidential Elections

ASTANA – Nurlan Abdirov, the Central Election Commission (CEC) chair, expressed his gratitude to the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) for the decision...


Kazakh Foreign Minister Urges Joint Effort to Tackle International Threats at High-Level Conference

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi called for joint work to combat cross-border crime, terrorism, and other threats at the International High-Level...


Kashagan Oil Field to Resume Production by End of October

ASTANA – The Kashagan oil field will resume production at 400,000 barrels per day by the end of October, said Kazakh Energy Minister Bolat Akchulakov during the...


CICA Secretary General Names Next Steps in Transformation of CICA into Full-Fledged Organization

ASTANA – Secretary General of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) Kairat Sarybay spoke on the first steps being made towards the...


Kazakhstan Sees Decrease in Energy Consumption, Seeks to Increase Renewable Energy

ASTANA – Electricity consumption decreased nationwide by 1.4 percent to 86.8 billion kilowatt-hours compared to the same period last year, said Energy Minister Bolat Akchulakov at an...


Kazakhstan’s Industry Development is Creating New Opportunities for EU

In 31 years of its independence, Kazakhstan has become a full-fledged and respected member of the international community. Positioned strategically between East and West, we have built...


Kazakhstan Hands Over IOFS Chairpersonship to Tunisia

ASTANA – Kazakhstan handed over the chairpersonship at the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) to Tunisia during the fifth General Assembly on Oct. 10-11 in Tunis. ...


Astana Court Invalidates Protocol for Nomination of Nurzhan Altayev as Presidential Candidate

ASTANA – The court of Astana’s Baikonur district invalidated the protocol for the nomination of Nurzhan Altayev as a candidate to run in the upcoming presidential elections...


Asian Development Bank, Kazakhstan to Introduce New Partnership Strategy for 2023-2027

ASTANA – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will develop and implement a new ADB Country Partnership Strategy for Kazakhstan for 2023-2027 with the Kazakh government, said ADB...


Tourism and Renewable Energy Can Be Key Pillars of Cooperation Between Morocco and Kazakhstan, Says Moroccan Ambassador

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Morocco could expand opportunities in trade and explore cooperation in emerging areas such as tourism and renewable energy, said Moroccan Ambassador to Kazakhstan...


Kazakhstan’s Union of Lawyers Creates Special Office to Increase Public Awareness about Elections

ASTANA – A special office set up by Kazakhstan’s Union of Lawyers dubbed the office For Fair Elections continues its work across the country with the goal...


Kazakh Foreign Affairs Minister Tileuberdi Highlights Growing Role of Organization of Turkic States in International Arena

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mukhtar Tileuberdi highlighted the ever-increasing consolidating role of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization...


CEC Accredits 43 International Presidential Election Observers

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Central Election Commission (CEC) confirmed the accreditation of 43 representatives from international organizations and foreign countries who expressed an interest in observing the presidential...


CEC Registers Zhiguli Dairabayev As Third Presidential Candidate

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Central Election Commission (CEC) registered Zhiguli Dairabayev as the third candidate in the presidential elections on Oct. 17 to take place in the country...


Tokayev Discusses Prevention of Torture with Human Rights Commission’s Chairperson

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev discussed the prevention of torture by law enforcement officers with Chairman of the Presidential Commission on Human Rights Igor Rogov during...


Kazakhstan is Ready to Increase Trade Turnover with Vietnam

ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov indicated the country’s readiness to strengthen cooperation in trade, tourism, agriculture, and transport and logistics during an Oct. 14 meeting...


Persons with Disabilities Integral Players in Determining Innovative Solutions to Fully Inclusive Societies

Ten years ago, the Asia-Pacific region came together and designed the world’s first set of disability-specific development goals: the Incheon Strategy to “Make the Right Real” for...


Mars-alike Landscapes in Kazakhstan: Mangystau Region Offers Pristine Nature for Tourists Seeking Escape From Busy Cities

ASTANA – The Mangystau Region in western Kazakhstan with its picturesque valleys and landscapes that look so alien, one would think you were on Mars, attracted over...


Singapore and Kazakhstan’s Friendship Has Deep Roots, Says Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office

ASTANA – Singapore shares warm and long-standing relations with Kazakhstan, said Dr. Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister for Education...