Senate Ratifies Delimitation of Kazakh-Turkmen Border

ASTANA – The Senate, the Upper House of the Kazakh Parliament, ratified the agreement between Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan on the delimitation of the border in the Caspian...


On The Many Ways to Spend a Long Weekend in the Kazakh Capital

ASTANA – The upcoming Saturday is going to be busy and full of work for Kazakh citizens due to the postponement of the day off from Oct....


Kazakhstan and Cyprus Sign Extradition Treaty

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Prosecutor General Berik Assylov and Cypriot Minister of Justice and Public Order Stefi Drakou signed an extradition agreement between the two countries in Nikosia...


Kazakh Mazhilis Endorses Amnesty Bill for Some Participants in January Unrest

ASTANA – The Mazhilis, the lower house of the Kazakh Parliament, endorsed a bill providing amnesty to some participants in the January unrest at an Oct. 19...


Kazakhstan Plays Active Role in Energy Charter Treaty, Says Secretary-General of Secretariat During His Recent Visit to Country

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has been an important actor in the European Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) since becoming its member in 1991, said Secretary-General of the Energy Charter...


Berlin Eurasian Club Meeting in Brussels Reviews Kazakhstan-EU Cooperation and Social Reforms in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s delegation discussed greater cooperation with European Union (EU) representatives in the transport and logistics at the 35th meeting of the Berlin Eurasian Club in...


Kazakh Films Receive Recognition at International Festivals

ASTANA – The “Mom, I am alive” social drama of Kazakh directors Aziz Zairov and Mukhamed Mamyrbekov won the Grand Prix in the Silk Road countries nomination...


Kazakhstan Must Shift from Raw Material Agricultural Exports to Processing, Says President Tokayev

ASTANA – Kazakhstan must smoothly shift from raw materials-oriented agricultural exports to processing, as the sanctions standoff opens up unique opportunities, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during an...


CEC Registers Saltanat Tursynbekova as Presidential Candidate

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Central Election Commission (CEC) registered Saltanat Tursynbekova on Oct. 20 as the fifth candidate to run in the upcoming presidential elections, reported the CEC...


Kazakhstan’s State Counselor Addresses Expert Forum in Astana on Political Transformation

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s State Counselor Erlan Karin addressed an expert forum on Oct. 18, titled Kazakhstan’s Political Transformation: Trends and Prospects, organized by the Kazakhstan Institute for...


Kazakhstan to Use Confiscated Funds to Build Schools, Says Kazakh PM Smailov

ASTANA – Kazakhstan will use the funds seized from corrupt officials to build new schools nationwide, said Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov during an Oct. 19 visit...


Top Kazakh and Russian Think Tanks Agree to Expand Cooperation

ASTANA – The Kazakh Insitute of Strategic Studies (KazISS) and the Russian Institute of World Economy and International Relations (IMEMO) agreed to boost cooperation at an Oct....


Eleven ODIHR Observers Start Their Mission Ahead of Kazakhstan’s Presidential Elections

ASTANA – A core team of 11 international experts based in Astana and 30 long-term observers from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Office...


Kazakh and Foreign Companies Sign $1.5 Billion in Deals at Investment Roundtable in Astana

ASTANA – Kazakh and foreign companies signed US$1.5 billion in agreements on Oct. 19 at the Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable that brought together over 500 participants, including...


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...