Equestrian Expedition Explores Sacred Sites from Bozok to Ulytau

ASTANA — The participants of the equestrian expedition, From Bozok to Ulytau, visited the places of the historical and cultural heritage of the Golden Horde period in the Akmola,...


Kazakhstan, Georgia Reach Agreements on Mutual Trade Growth, Investment Cooperation and Transport Infrastructure Development

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov and Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili emphasized increasing mutual growth, boosting investment cooperation, and developing transport infrastructure at a meeting on June...


American Travel Bloggers Discover Kazakhstan’s Hidden Gems

ASTANA – American bloggers, writers, and journalists, who recently visited Kazakhstan, believe the world should experience the country’s natural beauty and unique sights, according to the Jibek Joly TV...


Astana International Forum as New Platform for International Discussions

ASTANA — On June 8-9, the capital of Kazakhstan hosted the Astana International Forum (AIF), themed Overcoming Challenges through Dialogue: Towards Cooperation, Development and Progress, turning into a new...


Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia to Set Up Joint Logistics Company to Facilitate Cargo Transportation Process

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan signed an agreement to establish a joint logistics company that will engage in unifying tariffs and handling all cargo on the Trans-Caspian International Route...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Role in Global Arena, Syrian Talks, Wildfires in Abai Region and More

ASTANA – The Astana Times has picked a selection of articles on Kazakhstan published in international media across the world. This week’s foreign media digest includes articles on the...


Trade Turnover Between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Reaches $1.9 Billion

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s trade with Uzbekistan totaled $1.9 billion in five months of this year, according to the press statement of Uzbekistan’s State Committee on Statistics on June 20....


Kazakh President Sums Up Priority Tasks at Supreme Council for Reforms

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined key challenges and priority tasks the government should focus on as he chaired the Supreme Council for Reforms meeting on June 22, reported...


Incredible Lineup of Events for Special Weekend in Astana

ASTANA — An extraordinary weekend can be expected in Kazakhstan’s captivating capital, packed with vibrant festivities and thrilling activities. From cultural celebrations to exciting competitions and musical performances, The...


Kazakhstan Ends Astana Process After 20th Round

ASTANA – The 20th round of the Astana Process on Syria concluded on June 21, as Kazakhstan announced that it will stop hosting the talks after they have achieved...


Astana to Host Ironman Race in July

ASTANA – The Kazakh capital will host the international triathlon competition Ironman for the fourth time on July 2, reported Kazinform. Over 1,000 international athletes are expected to participate. ...


UN Women’s Deputy Regional Director: Digitalization Can Advance Gender Equality in Central Asia

ASTANA — Digitalization and innovation have a transformative power in shaping the lives of women and girls in Central Asia, said Deputy Regional Director of United Nations (UN) Women...


Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Court Receives 3,000 Appeals in Five Months

ASTANA – The Constitutional Court of Kazakhstan has received more than 3,000 appeals over five months since its establishment, but only 26% of them were under its jurisdiction, Chairwoman...


Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan Set to Boost Trade Relations to $1 Billion 

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is continuing to implement joint measures with Azerbaijan’s government to expand trade and economic relations, aiming to reach a trade turnover of $1 billion, Kazakh Prime...


Role of Religious Leaders in Achieving Sustainable Development

Dialogue is a great tool that can support fostering a culture of peace in any society; it helps social workers build bridges between people and bring their different points...


German President Visits Port Kuryk, Assesses TITR Logistics Projects 

ASTANA – German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov visited the port of Kuryk and assessed the transport and logistics projects of the Trans-Caspian International...


Kazakhstan and UN Volunteers Launch Promising Initiatives 

ASTANA – The International Volunteer Forum in Astana resulted in a series of initiatives in the sphere of volunteering, including signing and implementation of the Full Funding Program agreement...


Kazakhstan, UN Discuss Role of Volunteers in Global Development 

ASTANA – First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Kairat Umarov and the United Nations Volunteers Program (UNV) Executive Coordinator Toily Kurbanov discussed prospects for cooperation following the International Volunteer...


UN Assistant Secretary-General Talks Digitalization, Gender Equality

ASTANA – Ivana Živković, the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Regional Director for Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and UN Assistant Secretary-General, visited Kazakhstan on June...


German President, Kazakh PM Launch Test Drilling at Huge Green Hydrogen Plant

ASTANA – German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov launched test drilling at a major green hydrogen production plant in the Karakiya district of the...


Kazakhstan Takes over Chair in Dialogue of Women of Central Asia

ASTANA – Kazakhstan commenced its role as chair of the Dialogue of Women of Central Asia on June 19, an informal platform that brings together female parliamentarians from the...


Kazakh Programming Startup for Children Raises $2 Million

ASTANA – Kazakh Ed-Tech startup CodiPlay focusing on teaching children programming and creating gadgets (IoT projects) based on arcade games, has closed its seed round with $2 million in...


Kazakhstan, Germany to Establish University of Sustainable Engineering in Mangystau Region

ASTANA – Federal President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov participated in the ceremony of burying a time capsule at the construction site of the Kazakh-German...


Uzbekistan Hosts Kazakh Culture Days

ASTANA – Kazakh culture and spiritual roots are being showcased to the Uzbek public at Kazakh Culture Days in Uzbekistan on June 20-23, reported the Kazakh Ministry of Culture...


President Tokayev Charts Vision for Volunteering at International Forum

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined his vision for the development of volunteerism in Kazakhstan on the second day of the International Volunteer Forum in Astana on June 21,...


Kazakhstan, Germany Forge Deals Worth $1.7 Billion

ASTANA – The Kazakh-German Business Forum on June 20 in Astana resulted in the signing of 23 commercial agreements worth more than $1.7 billion, reported the Kazakh Invest national...


Kazakhstan, Germany Seal Oil Supply Deal for 2023

ASTANA – KazMunayGas (KMG), Kazakhstan’s national oil and gas company, and Rosneft Deutschland have signed an agreement for the supply of crude oil to PCK Raffinerie refinery in Schwedt,...


Astana Ballet Reinterprets Conventional Pieces at Non Classica Concert

ASTANA – Astana Ballet’s orchestra charmed its audience with vibrant jazz, classical and contemporary hits in an original interpretation during the Non Classica show program on June 16. The...


US Expert Says Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Drive Central Asia’s Global Positioning

LONDON – The shifting geopolitical landscape is increasing the significance of Central Asia. Kazakhstan, with its abundant resources and advanced infrastructure, is emerging as a frontrunner in reshaping public...


Kazakhstan’s Regions in Spotlight: East Kazakhstan Region’s Economic and Tourism Potential

Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series on the economic and investment potential of Kazakhstan’s regions. The Astana Times has previously published economic profiles on the Abai...


Kazakhstan, UK Agree Cooperation on Angus Cattle Imports

ASTANA – The village of Lepsi in the Almaty Region hosted an annual animal breeding exhibition on June 15-17. The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society (AACS) was invited to participate by...


Presidents of Kazakhstan, Germany Agree to Enhance Cooperation

ASTANA – Kazakhstan intends to deepen people-to-people cooperation with Germany, considering the substantial German diaspora of 226,000 people living in Kazakhstan and over one million former Kazakh citizens residing...


AIFC Crypto Exchange Project Facilitates Investment, Says Project Participant 

ASTANA – One year ago, a pilot project was launched to forge interaction between second-tier Kazakh banks and crypto exchanges registered with the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) of...


Kazakhstan Hosts International Volunteer Forum Fostering Global Cooperation

ASTANA – Astana is hosting the International Volunteer Forum on June 20-21 to exchange expertise on volunteer work and strengthen international cooperation. The event is bringing together more than...


UNESCO Director-General’s Visit to Kazakhstan Opens New Avenues for Cooperation

ASTANA – The visit of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Director General Audrey Azoulay to Kazakhstan on June 7-9 marked a significant milestone in the...


Kazakh Football Team Beats Northern Ireland in Historic Win

ASTANA – The Kazakh national football team defeated Northern Ireland 1:0 in the qualifiers for Euro 2024, which took place in Belfast on June 19, bringing a historic victory...


Kazakhstan Outlines New Measures to Protect Consumer Rights

ASTANA – Kazakhstan will create a position of Ombudsperson on Consumer Protection as part of the draft law to protect consumer rights, said Minister of Trade and Integration Serik...


President Tokayev Commends Inter-Parliamentary Diplomacy Between Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev commended the development of inter-parliamentary diplomacy between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan at a June 19 meeting with Chairperson of the Uzbek Senate, Tanzila Narbayeva, reported...


Kazakh FM Pays Official Visit to Belarus

ASTANA – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu paid an official visit to Belarus on June 19, meeting President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, reported the Kazakh Foreign...


Kazakhstan Dominates Germany’s Foreign Trade with Central Asia

ASTANA – Kazakhstan accounts for more than 80% of Germany’s foreign trade with Central Asian countries, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at a meeting with Germany’s Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier...


Kazakh Tourism Industry Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Levels

ASTANA – With the Kazakh tourism industry surpassing pre-pandemic levels last year, the Kazakh government is devising new strategies to enhance the country’s substantial tourism potential, reported the Prime...


Kazakh Pilgrims Travel to Saudi Arabia for Hajj

ASTANA – Kazakh pilgrims have started arriving in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj, reported the Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs on June 17.  Hajj is an...


Citi Commits to Kazakhstan’s Economic Growth as Trusted Partner 

ASTANA – The Astana Times spoke with David Livingstone, Citi’s Chief Executive Officer in Europe, Middle East and Africa, about the company’s strategy in the region and expansion plans...


UN Diplomat Shares Insights on Multilateralism, Security Council Reforms

ASTANA – The significance of embracing a multilateral mindset is growing, yet recommitting to it through a crisis is a luxury the world cannot afford, said David Chikvaidze, Chef...


Uzbek Athlete Runs Marathon Along Aral Sea Bottom

ASTANA – Uzbek athlete and organizer of mass races Andrey Kulikov ran the Aral Eco Marathon with a distance of over 42 kilometers along the bottom of the Aral...


Creation of New National Quality is Key Part of Ideological Work, Says State Counselor

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined prospects for the spiritual and moral development of Kazakhstan’s society in his address at the National Kurultai (National Congress) meeting, proposing steps to implement the...


President of Germany to Strengthen Ties with Kazakhstan During State Visit

ASTANA – Germany’s President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will be on a state visit to Kazakhstan on June 19-21, at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, reported the Akorda press service...


Kazakhstan Among Leaders in Hosting Global Events in Central Asia and Caucasus

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is one of the leading countries in hosting international events in Central Asia and the Caucasus, according to the Country and City Rankings 2022 report by...


Twenty Mobilography Fest Winners in Kazakhstan to Undergo Internship in New York

ASTANA – Twenty winners of the Mob Fest mobilography festival organized in Kazakhstan for the first time will intern at the New York Film Academy, Kazinform reported on June...


French Expert Says Afghanistan-Related Challenges Loom Large for Central Asia as Geopolitical Competition Intensifies

ASTANA – Addressing the situation in Afghanistan remains on top of the agenda for Central Asia, said Michael Levystone, an associate research fellow at the Institut Français des Relations...