At UN General Assembly, Kazakh FM Warns Against Rising Tensions, ‘Right of Power’, Urges Attention to G-Global

NEW YORK – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Erlan Idrissov addressed the plenary session of the 69th UN General Assembly in New York on Sept. 26...


In New York, Idrissov Confirms Support for UN, Promotes Country’s Candidacy for UN Security Council

NEW YORK – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Erlan Idrissov visited New York from Sept. 22-27 to pledge support for the United Nations, promote Kazakhstan’s candidacy...


International Team Finishes First Phase of Snow Leopard Conservation Project

ASTANA – An international team has just completed the first phase of fieldwork in a project to conduct a population survey of snow leopards in the Almaty...


Flydubai Launches Services to Almaty, Shymkent

Flydubai’s inaugural flight from Dubai into Almaty landed on Sept. 16 at the Almaty International Airport and the low-cost carrier’s arrival was greeted by a traditional water...


Construction Begins on Khorgos-East Gate Dry Port

ALMATY REGION – Construction has begun on the first dry port and logistics area at the Khorgos-East Gate special economic zone (SEZ). The complex in the Panfilov...


Regional Cooperation Key to Helping Afghanistan, Says Kazakh Ambassador

In an interview with this newspaper, Omirtai Bitimov, Kazakhstan’s ambassador to Afghanistan, discussed the challenges and opportunities the current situation is presenting there and Astana’s policies in...


Kazakhstan Urges Peaceful Settlement to Ukraine Conflict, End to “Trade Wars”

NEW YORK – Kazakhstan calls and works for the peaceful settlement of the Ukraine crisis and is strongly opposed to the unfolding “sanctions war” between the West...


Korean Reunification Bicycle Tour Passes through Kazakhstan

Professional and amateur cyclists from Kazakhstan joined the “One Korea New-Eurasia” international bicycle tour to promote North and South Korean reunification as it passed through Astana on...


Women’s Water Polo Team Takes Bronze in Asian Games

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s women’s water polo team recently won the bronze medal at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea. Games officials announced on Sept. 24...


Al Hilal Bank Awaits New Legislation for Islamic Finance

Almaty-based Al Hilal Islamic Bank may expand into neighbouring markets as legislation in the Central Asian countries changes. Islamic finance is gaining popularity in the region, but...


Condition of Kazakhstan Dams to be Monitored in 2015

A screening process to monitor the condition of Kazakh dams will start in 2015 after the Ministry of Agriculture receives applicable declarations from the owners. The decision...


10th Kazakhstan Open held at Zhailau Golf Resort

The 10th international Kazakhstan Open was held Sept. 18-22 at the Zhailau Golf Resort. The jubilee competition is one stage of the European Challenge Tour. At the...


Mereili Otbasy Competition Names Winners

ASTANA – President Nursultan Nazarbayev congratulated the winners and finalists of the Mereilі Otbasy (Happy Family) national contest on Sept 19. The Bimakhambetovs from South Kazakhstan were...


5th World Religious Congress to Convene in Astana in June 2015

ASTANA – A meeting of the Working Group of the Congress Secretariat and the 13th meeting of the Secretariat of the Congress of Leaders of World and...


BRICS Representatives Discuss Latest Summit at Kazakh Humanitarian Law University

ASTANA – Ambassadors and representatives of the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) discussed results of the most recent BRICS summit in Fortaleza, Brazil,...


Kazakh Tennis Players take 6th Gold at Asia Games, Defeat China


Kazakh FM Urges Replacing ‘Great Game’ Philosophy with ‘Great Gain’ Philosophy

NEW YORK – Kazakh Foreign Minister Erlan Idrissov said his country is adamant to work with other partners in Central Asia and beyond to turn one of...


Kazakh National Team Wins First Trap Shooting Gold at 17th Asian Games

The Kazakh women’s trap shooting team with Anastassiya Davydova, Maria Dmitrienko and Oxana Sereda stepped on the highest step of the podium Sept. 22 to celebrate the...


Malaysian Food and Culture Week Opens at Astana Marriott

ASTANA – Malaysian Food and Culture week opened at the Aroma Restaurant in Astana’s Marriott hotel on Sept. 23 and will run through Sept. 26, with entertainment,...


Astana Opera Singers Train with La Scala Instructors in Milan

Leading Astana Opera soloists Zhupar Gabdullina and Dina Khamzina recently traveled to the legendary Theatre La Scala in Milan to train with renowned La Scala instructors and...


Pavlodar, Omsk Administrations Sign Cooperation Agreement

A delegation from Kazakhstan’s Pavlodar region headed by akim (governor) Kanat Bozumbayev recently paid a two-day visit to the Omsk region of Russia, resulting in the signing...


Oncology Service Achievements, Tasks Discussed at KRIOR

ALMATY – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister for human development Gulshara Abdykalikova and head of the Ministry of Health and Social Development Tamara Duyssenova made a working trip...


Almaty Hosts 10th Anniversary Eurasia Film Festival

ALMATY — The Eurasia International Film Festival (IFF) is Kazakhstan’s major event for cinema art and the most popular film festival in Central Asia. Celebrating its 10th...


Kazakhstan Optimistic about Progress at Upcoming Caspian Summit

In an interview with this newspaper, Ambassador-at-large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Zulfiya Amanzholova discussed the multifaceted negotiations of the legal status of the...


Kazakhstan Takes First Gold at Asian Games in South Korea

Kazakhstan established itself as an international weightlifting powerhouse at the London 2012 Summer Olympics by taking four gold medals in numerous categories. And the country solidified that...


Kazakhstan Welcomes Resolution of Election Gridlock in Afghanistan, Reaffirms Support for Continued Dialogue

ASTANA – Kazakhstan welcomed the official announcement of the final results of the presidential election in Afghanistan by the country’s Independent Election Commission, according to which Ashraf...


US Energy Secretary Pays Tribute to Kazakhstan’s Leadership in Nuclear Non-Proliferation

Conference in Washington Marks Fifth Anniversary of United Nations Day Against Nuclear Tests By Daniel Massow WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Secretary of Energy Dr. Ernest Moniz said Sept....


FM Idrissov’s First Official Visit to Mexico Boosts Ties After 22-Year Hiatus

MEXICO CITY – Making up for a 22 year hiatus in diplomatic relations since their establishment in the early 1990s, Kazakh Minister of Foreign Affairs Erlan Idrissov...


US Snowboarders Explore Almaty, Chronicle Experience in Short Film

Not many urban snowboarders would ever think of taking their next ride in Kazakhstan. However, ROME SDS members from Waterbury in the United States picked Kazakhstan for...


Kazakhstan 2050 Strategy Takes Spotlight at Astana Roundtable

ASTANA – A roundtable discussion titled, “The Implementation of theKazakhstan 2050 Strategy and the Role of Kazakhstan in the International Community,” was held on Sept. 15 in...