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Kazakh Film Akyn Captivates Audience in Mexico at Black Canvas Contemporary Film Festival

ASTANA – A film “Akyn”(Poet) by Kazakh director Darezhan Omirbayev captured the audience’s attention at the Black Canvas Contemporary Film Festival in Mexico City, which is taking...


USAID’s 12th Central Asia Trade Forum Seeks to Advance Connectivity and Trade in Region

ASTANA – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will host the 12th Central Asia Trade Forum dedicated to the digitalization of customs services on  Oct. 12-13...


Caspian Sea Has Great Trade and Transit Potential, Kazakh Prime Minister Says

ASTANA – With its unique transit potential, the Caspian Sea region plays an integral part in the development of international trade, said Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov...


Kazakh Capital to Host Several High-Profile Forums and State Visits Next Week

ASTANA – Astana will play host to several international forums and visits of foreign leaders from Oct. 11 to Oct. 15, reported the Akorda press service on...


Upcoming Weekend in Astana: ATP 500 Tennis Tournament, Ballet “Cinderella,” Eco-action and Art

ASTANA – The weather in the capital promises to be pleasant this weekend, and it won’t last long, so take advantage of the events the Kazakh capital...


President Tokayev to Run in Upcoming Presidential Elections As People’s Coalition Candidate

ASTANA – Addressing the people’s coalition forum that nominated the incumbent President as their candidate on Oct. 6 in Astana, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said that the head of...


Kazakhstan Should Pursue Multi-Vector, Constructive Foreign Policy to Ensure Regional and Global Security, President Tokayev Says

ASTANA – Kazakhstan should pursue balanced, multi-vector, constructive foreign policy to ensure regional and global security, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at an Oct. 6 forum of the...


CICA Celebrates 30 Years, Presents Commemorative Coin and Asian Tales Book

ASTANA – The Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) celebrated 30 year anniversary by presenting the books “Tales of Asia” and “Ecotourism Guidebook...


Political Parties, Public Associations to Form People’s Coalition to Support Tokayev in Presidential Elections

ASTANA – Chairman of the Amanat party Yerlan Koshanov announced the decision to create the people’s coalition to support President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the upcoming presidential elections...


Kazakh Prime Minister, Head of IMF Mission for Kazakhstan Discuss New Reforms, Bilateral Cooperation

ASTANA – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) welcomes the new reforms in Kazakhstan and is ready to provide advice and technical support, said Nicolas Blancher, the Division...


Kazakhstan, Iran Seek to Bolster Trade Turnover to $3 Billion

ASTANA – Kazakh Minister of Trade and Integration Serik Zhumangarin and Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy Mahdi Safari announced plans to raise trade turnover to...


Pope Francis Recalls His Visit to Kazakhstan, Expresses Hope For Tolerant, Democratic Future (Video)

ASTANA – Pope Francis spoke about his apostolic journey to Kazakhstan as a ‘pilgrim of peace’ for the participation in the seventh Congress of Leaders of World...


OPEC+ to Cut Oil Production by 2 Million Barrels Per Day in November

ASTANA – The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and non-OPEC partners, a group of oil exporters called OPEC+, agreed to reduce their oil production quotas by...


Amanat Party Nominates Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as Presidential Candidate

ASTANA – Chairman of the Amanat party Yerlan Koshanov proposed to nominate President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to run in the upcoming presidential elections on Nov. 20 during an...


Impact of Reforms Transforming Kazakhstan

On becoming President of Kazakhstan in 2019, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev wanted to capitalize on the competitive advantage of his motherland being a global investment hub. He reflects in...


Kazakh, European Officials Hold Expert Talks on Kazakhstan’s Social Reforms in Prague

ASTANA – The international conference titled Social Reforms of Modern Kazakhstan and the Experience of Eastern European countries was held on Oct. 4 in Prague, reported the...


Digital Nomad IT Professionals Committed to Developing Kazakhstan’s Digital Ecosystem

ASTANA  – Digital Nomads, a group of more than 400 IT professionals born in Kazakhstan but now spanning across the world, met on Sept. 21 with President...


Tokayev to Represent Broad Coalition of Social and Political Organizations, Instead of Any One Association in Upcoming Presidential Elections

ASTANA – It would be appropriate to run not as leader of any specific group but from a broad coalition of social and political forces that form...


President Tokayev Highlights Five Priorities For Pavlodar Region’s Continued Development

ASTANA – The Pavlodar Region should focus on strengthening its industrial and innovative potential, solving environmental and water supply issues, and developing the region’s infrastructure, creative industry,...


Kazakh Public Associations Nominate Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as Presidential Candidate

ASTANA – The National Volunteer Network, Kazakhstan’s Civil Alliance, Qazaqstan Team Youth Association, Organization of Veterans, and Kazakhstan’s Union of Athletes  nominated President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Oct....


Turquoise Passport of Kazakhstan is Symbol of Justice and Tolerance, Says Tokayev

ASTANA – The turquoise passport of Kazakhstan is a symbol of justice and the nation’s charted course towards the future, said Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during an...


CICA Offers Security System For Rapidly Developing Asian Countries, Says KazISS Expert

ASTANA – The Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) may offer a new course for promoting security systems for rapidly developing Asian countries,...


Oligarchic Capitalism Era in Kazakhstan is Ending, Says President Tokayev During His Visit to Karagandy Region

ASTANA –  The era of oligarchic capitalism in Kazakhstan is ending as the country is entering an era of greater social responsibility to its citizens, said President...


Pope at Audience: Kazakhstan, a ‘Country of Encounter’

Pope Francis remembers his 38th Apostolic Journey abroad to the Central Asian nation of Kazakhstan as a ‘pilgrim of peace’ during this moment of war, and makes...


Seven New Prospective Fields Included In State Register of Mineral Resources

ASTANA – Seven fields have been included in the state register of mineral resources, said Deputy Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources Talgat Momyshev at an...


Listening to Kazakhstan Survey Indicates Challenging Period for Society, But Also Significant Support for Ongoing Reforms

ASTANA – Concerns about economic conditions remained high in Kazakhstan in the second quarter of the year, according to the recent Listening to Kazakhstan (L2Kaz) Survey on...


League of Arab States Confirms Participation in Upcoming CICA Summit in Astana

ASTANA – The League of Arab States (LAS) confirmed its participation in the sixth Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) Summit on Oct....


First Candidate Submits Official Documents to Kazakh Central Election Commission in a Bid for Presidency

ASTANA – Meiram Kazhyken, a candidate from the Amanat Trade Unions Commonwealth is set to run for president in the upcoming elections on Nov. 20. He submitted...


Kazakhstan Secures 65th Rank Among 169 Countries on Social Progress Index

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is ranked 65th in the 2022 Social Progress Index, which assesses the progress of countries in meeting citizens’ social and environmental needs, reported the...


Taraz Becomes First Kazakhstan City to Enter World List of Craft Cities

ASTANA – The World Crafts Council has announced its decision to include Kazakhstan’s first city – Taraz, into the World List of Craft Cities during the International...