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ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to construct 20 new reservoirs in the coming years to reduce the country’s dependence on water supply from neighboring countries by an average...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko spoke about the meaning of 2023 for Kazakhstan’s foreign policy, how middle power countries can contribute to the restoration...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan evacuated 28 nationals and their family members from the Gaza Strip on Dec. 10 on a return flight from Egypt, reported the Foreign Ministry’s...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan delivered additional humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people on Dec. 10, reported the Foreign Ministry’s press service. The humanitarian aid included food, bedding, medicines,...
ASTANA – The Zhambyl Region has emerged as a pioneer in deploying wind and solar power stations, marking a significant milestone in the country’s renewable energy landscape....
ASTANA — In the quest to unravel the mysteries of the North Kazakhstan Region’s rich history, an archaeological expedition spanning seven districts has unearthed fascinating discoveries. The...
ASTANA – French multidisciplinary artist Adèle Jelansky presented a photo exhibition, the result of her six-month creative photography residency in Kazakhstan, at the National Museum of Kazakhstan...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) on Dec. 10, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed Dec. 8 a new presidential decree setting out the country’s action plan on human rights and the rule of law, he...
ASTANA – The Ata-Beyit memorial complex, situated 30 kilometers from Bishkek, the capital of the Kyrgyz Republic, was established in 2000 to commemorate the victims of Soviet...
ASTANA – The 14th Christmas Charity Bazaar, organized by Ambassadors’ Spouses Astana (ASA), raised 41.7 million tenge ($90,747) marking an 8% increase compared to last year’s event. The...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and French President Emmanuel Macron appeared on the cover of the French magazine L’Essentiel des Relations Internationales’ special issue about Kazakhstan...
ASTANA – Kazakh singer Dimash Kudaibergen narrated the first multimedia product of the second season of the Chinese Mythology in Paintings project, “The Legend of Shen Nong”...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated the Bolashak international scholarship program graduates on the program’s 30th anniversary in a welcoming address at the jubilee forum on Dec....
ASTANA – The Astana Times presents a selection of articles on Kazakhstan published in foreign media. This week’s foreign media digest includes articles on the Kazakh-French partnership,...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev donated seven million tenge ($15,272) from personal funds to the Qazaq Tili (Kazakh language) Fund to support the Kazakh language development,...
ASTANA – Tax reforms, protection of intellectual property rights, and subsidies for agricultural producers were discussed at a Dec. 8 meeting of the Council on the Improvement...
ASTANA – The Kazakh government and ArcelorMittal have completed negotiations for the purchase of all shares of ArcelorMittal Temirtau and ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Aktau by the Kazakh...
ASTANA – The Kazakh Ministry of Trade and Integration has put forth a project proposing amendments to the government resolution governing the calculation of time across the...
ASTANA – The Regional Symposium of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Traveller Identification Programme (TRIP) kicked off in Almaty on Dec. 6, reported the ICAO press...
ASTANA – The Kazakh Defense Ministry emphasized the country’s interest in obtaining additional quotas for peacekeepers and expanding its participation in the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operations...
ASTANA – Astana hosted an international conference on Dec. 7 titled Constitutional Reform and Electoral System to mark the 30th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s Central Election Commission (CEC)....
ASTANA – Key representatives of government and human rights protection institutions have addressed Kazakhstan’s efforts in implementing human rights and key insights during the international scientific and...
ASTANA – The club of young experts under the Senate, an upper chamber of the Kazakh Parliament, analyzed the legal environment and prospects for developing creative industries...
ASTANA — As December unfolds, the Kazakh capital transforms into a magical setting, offering a unique blend of cultural experiences against the backdrop of winter’s charm. Here’s...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan needs to continue the liberalization of economy to preserve and increase the inflow of foreign investment, said Afzal Amin, CEO of London Expertise, in...
ASTANA – The Days of Kazakhstan’s Culture in Azerbaijan were hosted in Baku and ended on Dec. 5. This initiative, aimed at enhancing Kazakh-Azerbaijani relations, was endorsed...
ASTANA – As part of a working trip to the Aktobe Region, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited the branch of the Heriot-Watt University in the Kazakh city of...
ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov signed a government decree approving a comprehensive plan for developing major oil and gas and petrochemical projects for 2023-2027, the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina, 24, has entered the ranking of the world’s ten highest-paid female athletes this year, according to the Sportico sports business...
ASTANA – Nurlan Nogayev, the akim (governor) of the Mangystau Region, discussed the pressing issues of the region and the corresponding measures to address them, including a...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Arizona Army National Guard celebrated the 30th anniversary of political and military cooperation, reported Kazinform. Kazakh Ambassador to the United States Yerzhan Ashikbayev...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev paid a working visit to the Aktobe Region on Dec. 6, reported the Akorda press service. During the meeting with the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to increase the volume of cargo transit from China to Europe through its territory five-fold by 2029, said Deputy Minister of Transport, Satzhan...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is set to introduce women’s police stations throughout the country soon, said Mazhilis Chair Yerlan Koshanov at a Dec. 4 International Conference of the...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed into law Kazakhstan’s budget for 2024-2026 on Dec. 6, reported the Akorda press service. The bill was first presented on Sept....
ASTANA – International experts noted Kazakhstan’s active initiatives in human rights protection during a Dec. 5 briefing in the country’s Constitutional Court ahead of International Human Rights...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu reaffirmed the country’s commitment to advance five-lateral cooperation in the Caspian Sea during a Dec. 5...
ASTANA – Central Asia-Caucasus (CACI) Institute held discussions on the viability of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) on Dec. 5. The performance of a transportation corridor...
ASTANA – Astana Opera hosted the DOMBRAsadors live concert on Dec. 4, featuring a unique blend of foreign diplomats and local theater artists. Breaking away from the...
ASTANA – Kazakh school students ranked 51st out of 81 states in the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2022 results by the Organization for Economic Co-operation...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is celebrating the 135th anniversary of Amre Kashaubayev, a folk singer who captivated audiences in Europe by bringing his native dombra from a Kazakh...
ASTANA — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed a landmark decree on Dec. 4 regarding measures to increase the efficiency of attracting investment into Kazakhstan’s economy and...
ASTANA – Daniya Yespayeva, the vice speaker of the Mazhilis, the lower chamber of the Kazakh Parliament, addressed the results of Kazakhstan’s chairmanship in the Dialogue of...
ASTANA – City University of Hong Kong (CityU) plans to open a branch in Kazakhstan’s Satbayev University in Almaty, reported the Kazakh university’s press service on Dec....
ASTANA – Foreign airlines are now entitled to operate flights to several airports in Kazakhstan without restrictions on frequencies and aircraft types, reported the Kazakh Transport Ministry’s...
ASTANA — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has greenlit a $350 million policy-based loan to fortify Kazakhstan’s fiscal governance and financial sector resilience, marking the first policy-based...
ASTANA — The ninth meeting of the operational working group on the development of cross-border hubs, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin, on Dec. 5, shed...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan signed 20 agreements with foreign companies in green energy, infrastructure, and digitization on Dec. 2 during Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s participation in the Conference...
ASTANA — Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Serik Zhumangarin, reiterated an ambitious target set by the leaders of Kazakhstan and Iran of achieving a $3 billion bilateral...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Kazakh citizens on the International Volunteer Day on Dec. 5, reported the Akorda press service. “Today, on the International Volunteer Day,...
Editor’s note: The Astana Times has introduced a new section on the website that features articles by our readers. As a platform that values diverse perspectives and...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan ranked 34th out of 64 nations in the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) World Digital Competitiveness Ranking 2023 released on Nov. 30. The...
ASTANA – Kazakh singer Dimash Kudaibergen received the prestigious Karic Brothers Foundation Award at the National Theater of Belgrade on Dec. 3, reported dimashnews.com. According to the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan will take over as chair of Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program from Jan. 1, 2024 after Georgia, reported the National Economy Ministry’s...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Kazbeef producer of marbled beef, rTek provider of sustainable technology solutions, and EcoBalance Global, a United States (US) based leader in carbon storage projects,...
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev made a significant impact at the Conference of the Parties of the United Nations (UN) Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) on...
ASTANA – Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov held a meeting on the implementation of the Committee for Mineral Reserves International Reporting Standards (CRIRSCO) in the field of subsoil...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and France intend to host the One Water Summit on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2024. This was announced...
ASTANA – The nuclear power development is a promising direction for a technological breakthrough in the Kazakh economy, said Minister of Energy Almasadam Satkaliyev at a Dec....
ASTANA – The 14th annual Christmas Charity Bazaar, organized by the Ambassadors Spouses Association (ASA) on Dec. 3, proved to be a memorable and meaningful event for...
ASTANA – The transformative power of youth-led initiatives continues to reshape state governance in Kazakhstan, breaking policy-related barriers and driving changes. In an interview with The Astana...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan joined the Global Methane Pledge on Dec. 2 on the sidelines of the Conference of the Parties of the United Nations (UN) Framework Convention...
TURKISTAN – The Creative Tourism Forum 2023 was held on Dec. 1 in Turkistan to address the challenges and opportunities in tourism experiences and to activate the...
Editor’s note: The Astana Times has introduced a new section on the website that features articles by our readers. As a platform that values diverse perspectives and...
SAMARKAND REGION – Uzbek farmers’ approach to farming shows that degraded lands can be made more productive through achievable changes in practices and technology that “do not...
ASTANA — Zhambyl Region stands as one of Kazakhstan’s most sacred areas, preserving a wealth of captivating artifacts from ancient times. The architecture of Taraz beautifully intertwines...
ASTANA – Kazakh stunt performers featured in the “Napoleon” movie directed by British filmmaker Ridley Scott, announced Nomad Stunts, an International Action Company, on its Facebook page...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev conveyed Kazakhstan’s strong commitment to addressing global climate challenges and outlined key initiatives during the Conference of the Parties of the United...
ASTANA – ALA ART FAIR, a contemporary art fair, will take place on Dec. 3-10 in Almaty, bringing together 11 galleries from Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu took part in the 30th meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)...
ASTANA — Plans to construct a state-of-the-art plant to produce ferroalloys in Ekibastuz, Pavlodar Region, with a production capacity of 80,000 tons of ferrosilicon annually, were announced...
ASTANA – The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) resumed oil shipments to tankers at the marine terminal on Nov. 30, after a temporary suspension a few days before...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has picked a selection of articles on Kazakhstan published in international media worldwide. This week’s foreign media digest includes articles on Kazakhstan’s...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan chaired a meeting of the Council of National Coordinators of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states on Nov. 28 – Dec. 1 in...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan accepted an additional voluntary reduction of 82,000 barrels per day from Jan. 1 to the end of March 2024 at the 51st meeting of...
Editor’s note: The Astana Times has introduced a new section on the website that features articles by our readers. As a platform that values diverse perspectives and...
ASTANA – The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted a resolution A/78/L.10 calling on Israel to withdraw from the Golan Heights in Syria. According to the...
ASTANA — As the first days of December unfold, the vibrant Kazakh capital is all set for a weekend brimming with cultural and artistic activities. From thematic...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan will provide additional humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people. This was announced at a Nov. 29 government commission meeting, reported the Kazakh Prime Minister’s...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan reached an agreement in developing the China–Kazakhstan–Turkmenistan–Iran corridor during the Kazakh-Turkmen working group’s first meeting on developing transport, transit, and logistics on...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu paid an official visit to Belgrade, where he met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and held...
ASTANA – KazTransOil national oil transporter is increasing oil transportation volume to Germany up to 154,000 tons. The head of its transportation department Abai Beisembayev announced the...
ASTANA — First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Kairat Umarov took part in the 13th annual meeting of Deputy Foreign Ministers of Central Asian countries on Nov....
Editor’s Note: As the global community converges for COP28 in Dubai this week, we are honored to present an insightful article featured in The National Interest that...
“Here is an idea. Why not make the Middle Corridor a humanitarian corridor to transport essential goods such as food, energy, health (medical, pharmaceuticals etc)? These goods...
ASTANA – The Kazakh Ministry of Defense discussed the nation’s readiness for hybrid wars, following President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s directive, Kazinform reported on Nov. 28. The ministry noted...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan took part in the Regional Dialogue on Transboundary Conservation in Central Asia, held on Nov. 28-30 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, reported the press service of...
ASTANA – Tengizchevroil cut oil production by over half due to a storm in the Black Sea from 84,000 to 39,000 tons, Finance.kz reported on Nov. 29....
ASTANA — The Astana Times had the privilege of sitting down with the IMF Mission Chief for Kazakhstan, Nicolas Blancher, to discuss the outcome of the 2023...
ASTANA – The UN Resident Coordinator Office in Kazakhstan hosted the meeting to discuss the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Kazakhstan’s activities in reaching them with the...
ASTANA – The European Union (EU) commends Kazakhstan’s efforts in decreasing the re-export of dual-use sanctioned items to Russia. This was announced by International Special Envoy for...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan will build and repair 10,700 kilometers of roads by the end of this year, including 6,500 kilometers of highways of national importance and 4,200...
ASTANA – The eagle hunting festival gathered the finest among 40 golden eagles, 10 falcons, and 40 dogs of the Kazakh Tazy breed to promote traditional hunting...
ASTANA – The Kazakhstan Electricity Grid Operating Company (KEGOC) built five 220-kilovolt power transmission lines with a total length of approximately 780 kilometers along the West Kazakhstan...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s 130 women entrepreneurs participated in the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program, initiated by the United States Department of State in 2021. This program...
Since its establishment in 1928, international exhibitions organized by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) have been a symbol of industrialization and an open arena for showcasing...
ASTANA – The creative industry in Kazakhstan is rapidly growing, emerging as a significant sector of the economy. It includes areas such as film and television, music,...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan explores grain export, mining, and digitalization implementation opportunities with Togo, as was announced at the joint press briefing with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev discussed opportunities for cooperation in expanding Aktau and Kuryk ports with Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and CEO of Abu Dhabi...
