Kazakhstan Attracts Over US$370 Billion in FDI Since Independence

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan has attracted over US$370 billion in foreign direct investments since it gained independence in 1991, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev told representatives of leading investment companies...


Prime Minister Reaffirms Kazakhstan’s Commitment to Reach Carbon Neutrality Targets by 2060 as Part of COP26 Goals

NUR-SULTAN – Prime Minister Askar Mamin reiterated Kazakhstan’s commitment to meet its obligations under the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference, also referred to as COP26 at...


Biden Congratulates Tokayev with 30th Anniversary of Kazakhstan’s Independence

NUR-SULTAN – U.S. President Joseph Biden congratulated Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the Kazakh people on the 30th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s Independence, reports the Ministry of Foreign...


Young Kazakh Girl Amazes Jury of International Super Queen Korea Сontest

NUR-SULTAN – The 14-year-old Snezhanna Lee, an Aktobe native, won a gold cup and a cash prize of one million South Korean won (US$ 851) at the...


Filming of Historical Film Dedicated to Acclaimed Kazakh Poet Zhambyl Zhabayev to Resume Next Spring

NUR-SULTAN – The filming of the “Zhambyl. A New Era” historical film to mark the 175th anniversary of Kazakh poet Zhambyl Zhabayev has started in the country,...


EdCrunch Glocal Conference To Gather 400 WorldWide Speakers to Discuss Innovative Technologies in Education in Almaty

NUR-SULTAN – More than 400 speakers from 25 countries will perform during the expert sessions, panel discussions and master-classes at EdCrunch Glocal, one of the world’s largest...


Kazakhstan to Increase Oil Production Under OPEC+ Agreement

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan will continue increasing oil production under the OPEC+ agreement, said Kazakh Energy Minister Magzum Mirzagaliyev, who represented Kazakhstan at the 23rd OPEC and non-OPEC...


President Tokayev Approves National Budget for Next Three Years

NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a law approving the national budget for the next three years, reports Akorda press service. The social sector continues receiving the...


Kazakh Ministry of National Economy Develops Concept For New Investment Policy Until 2025

NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh Ministry of the National Economy is now developing a concept for a new investment policy until 2025, reported Vice Minister of the National...


Kazakhstan’s Flag Raised at EXPO 2020 to Celebrate National Day of Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN – The national flag of Kazakhstan was raised under the Al Wasl Plaza dome on the National Day of Kazakhstan at the EXPO 2020 Dubai World...


Partnering with Persons with Disabilities Toward an Inclusive, Accessible and Sustainable Post-Covid-19 World

As the world observes the International Day of Persons with Disabilities today, we honour the leadership of persons with disabilities and their tireless efforts to build a...


Kazakhstan Tightens Travel Rules as Omicron Variant Spreads

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan will tighten travel rules for international arrivals from Dec. 3 over the concerns of a new Omicron variant, First Vice Healthcare Minister Marat Shoranov...


Turkistan Region Offers Vast Opportunities for Investment Activities

NUR-SULTAN – The Turkistan region has a competitive advantage among other regions due to its favorable climate, human resources and a plethora of mineral resources, and a...


Empowering Young Girls: A Book About the Outstanding Women of the EU and Kazakhstan Presented in Nur-Sultan

NUR-SULTAN –  “A Power of Inspiration” is a book about 28 outstanding women in the European Union and Kazakhstan that has been presented as a part of...


Sonar-2021 National Sports Tournament Gathers Over 80 Eagle Hunters in Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN – The Sonar-2021 national sports tournament hosted over 80 eagle hunters from 11 teams from all across the country on Nov. 25-28 in the Yeskeldi district...


Experts Discuss Challenges and Achievements of Kazakh Political Party System Over the Years of Independence

NUR-SULTAN – Political and economic stability, fair representation of women and young members, and ability to adapt to changes were highlighted as the main achievements of the...


Kazakh President Visits Bern Historical Museum

NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Swiss President Guy Parmelin paid a visit to the Bern Historical Museum to see the 19th century wall covering from Henri...


Kazakhstan Celebrates Day of First President

As the nation marks the Day of the First President on Deсember 1, the occasion carries more significance than usual this year, for Kazakhstan is also marking...


President Tokayev Visits Geneva to Boost Ties with Switzerland, Discuss Pressing Issues with International Organizations

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was welcomed in Geneva by Swiss President Guy Parmelin in the evening on Monday, Nov. 29 as Tokayev continued his visit...


Sixth Edition of Italian Cuisine Week Strengthens Kazakh-Italian Relations, Promotes Sustainable Dieting

NUR-SULTAN – The sixth edition of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World was held Nov. 22-28 in the Kazakh capital and Almaty, reported the press...


Pandemic Reveals Weaknesses of International System, Says President Tokayev Amid Rise of New Variant

NUR-SULTAN – The COVID-19 outbreak has revealed many weaknesses of the international system and rising systemic inequalities with deep social and political implications, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev...


Political Party System – An Institutional Foundation for Statehood

NUR-SULTAN – Last week, prior to Kazakhstan’s 30th Independence Anniversary, a historic congress of the Nur Otan party was held. At the congress Nursultan Nazarbayev, the First...


Kazakh Film “Mukagali” Receives Ecumenical Award at International Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival

NUR-SULTAN – A Kazakh drama film “Mukagali” directed by Bolat Kalymbetov received the Ecumenical award at the 25th edition of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival which...


Kazakh Prime Minister Proposes to Revive Silk Way at 15th ECO Summit in Ashgabat

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan has observed growth in trade turnover with the member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), said Kazakh Prime Minister Askar Mamin, who took...


FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2021 Set to Kick Off in Nur-Sultan This December

NUR-SULTAN – A prestigious world chess championship, the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2021 is set to kick off on Dec. 25-31 in the capital city...


Innovative Method For Biomedical Waste Management Developed in Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN – Scientists of the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University have developed an innovative method of biomedical waste (such as  medical masks, gloves, shoe covers etc.) management, which...


Daring Experiment: Rare Species of Palms Grown in Aktau

NUR-SULTAN – Three rare species of palms with resistance to freezing are being grown as an experiment by the staff of Mangyshlak Experimental Botanical Garden in Aktau...


President Tokayev Pays Official Visit to Brussels, Meets European Leaders to Discuss Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation

NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is now in Brussels where he has met with President of the European Council Charles Michel, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo,...


Kazakh Prime Minister Chairs 20th Meeting of SCO Council With Heads of Government

NUR-SULTAN – The mutual trade of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states increased by nearly 40 percent in the first seven months of 2021. This was...


‘Nazarbayev’s Method’ Works: Peaceful Transition Almost Complete as Chairmanship of Nur Otan Party Transferred to President Tokayev

The decision of Kazakhstan’s First President Nursultan Nazarbayev to cede the chairmanship of the ruling party Nur Otan to current President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is a part of...