Top US Economist Nouriel Roubini to Present Book About Kazakhstan at Astana International Forum

ASTANA – Prominent American economist Nouriel Roubini, known as Dr. Doom for predicting the 2008 global financial crisis, will present his book “The New Kazakhstan: Steering the Steppe Amid...


Emir of State of Qatar to Attend Astana International Forum on June 8

ASTANA — Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani will participate in the plenary session of the Astana International Forum (AIF) on June 8,...


President Tokayev to Set Global Vision at Astana International Forum

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will outline the global vision of the Astana International Forum (AIF) at the plenary session on June 8, reported the Akorda press service. Tokayev...


Kazakhstan Has Set New Agenda After National Referendum Last Year, Says State Counselor

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has set a new agenda, embarking on the reforms that have become a unique phenomenon in the region, following the national referendum on constitutional amendments on...


CICA Secretariat Unites 80 Cycling Enthusiasts at Bicycle Ride in Burabay 

ASTANA – Nearly 80 cycling enthusiasts participated in a traditional bicycle ride on June 3 in Burabay national park, organized by the Secretariat of the Conference on Interaction and...


Al-Zahir Baybars Mosque Reopens in Cairo During Kazakh Culture Days

ASTANA – Mosque of al-Zahir Baybars (Sultan Beibars) re-opened on June 4 in Cairo after years of renovation co-funded by Kazakhstan and Egypt, reported the Ministry of Culture and...


First Finalists of Teach for Qazaqstan Poised to Accelerate Rural Education Standards

ASTANA – Teach for Qazaqstan (TFQ) program with a mission to raise educational standards and reduce the gap between rural and urban education selected its first 49 finalists who...


Kazakhstan’s Animation Industry Soars as Nation Honors Pioneer Animator Amen Khaidarov on His 100th Anniversary

ASTANA – Kazakhfilm studio organized a special event on June 3 in Almaty, commemorating the centenary since the birth of Amen Khaidarov, the nation’s pioneer animator. Veterans of the...


Kazakhstan Commits to Prolonged Oil Output Cuts Until 2024

ASTANA – Kazakhstan will continue cutting oil output by 78,000 barrels per day through the end of 2024, following the latest agreement reached by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting...


Michelin Star Belgian Chef Visits Kazakhstan, Reveals Perfect Meal Secrets

ASTANA – From owning top seafood restaurants to hosting a television show, Yves Mattagne, a Belgian chef who has earned two Michelin stars, visited Astana and Almaty for the...


Discover East Kazakhstan: Destination of Natural Wonders, Cultural Treasures and Adventure 

ASTANA – The East Kazakhstan Region is a hidden gem that offers breathtaking natural beauty, unique cultural experiences, and various activities for all. It has become a popular destination...


Kazakhstan Celebrates Day of State Symbols

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is celebrating the Day of State Symbols, which include its flag, the emblem and the national anthem, on June 4.  Although the symbols were first approved...


Archeologists Discover Ancient City in Zhambyl Region

ASTANA – A part of Karakemer, an ancient city dating back to the 6th-12th centuries, was discovered during archeological excavations that started 20 days ago near Kumtiin village in...


Kazakh Arm Wrestling Champion Promotes Nation Abroad

ASTANA – Darkhan Sarsenov, a Kazakh arm wrestling champion of Asia and Kazakhstan, who currently lives in Philadelphia, the United States, is seeking to promote his country overseas and...


Kazakhstan Successfully Tests Upgraded Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

ASTANA – Kazakhstan Engineering National Company has successfully flight-tested the upgraded unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) Shagala-M, the Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development announced on June 1. The test...


President Tokayev Outlines Priorities for Central Asia and EU Cooperation

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined strategically important priority areas of cooperation between the European Union and Central Asia during the second EU-Central Asia Summit held on June 2...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Measures to Return Illegally Withdrawn Assets, Cooperation with Switzerland, Diversification of Oil Export Routes, and More

ASTANA – The Astana Times has picked a selection of  articles on Kazakhstan featured in international media across the world this week. Today’s foreign media digest covers Kazakhstan’s steps...


Kazakhstan to Strengthen Cooperation with EU in Critical Raw Materials

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the European Union have agreed to strengthen cooperation in critical raw materials on the sidelines of the 13th international congress Astana Mining & Metallurgy held...


Tokayev to Attend Erdoğan’s Inauguration Ceremony in Türkiye

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will attend the inauguration ceremony of Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on June 3, reported the Akorda press service. Tokayev will pay...


President Tokayev Emphasizes Importance of Children’s Rights Protection

ASTANA – It is crucial to strengthen the protection of children’s rights and health, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said during a meeting with Commissioner for Children’s Rights, Aruzhan Sain, on...


Kazakhstan and EBRD Join Efforts to Modernize Mining Sector

ASTANA – Tau-Ken Samruk national mining company and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will consolidate efforts to stimulate the domestic mining sector’s technical and innovative development...


Kazakhstan Delivers Second Batch of Nuclear Fuel to China

ASTANA – The joint Kazakh-Chinese Ulba fuel assembly plant delivered the second batch containing more than 30 tons of low-enriched uranium to China, the press service of Kazatomprom national...


Kazakhstan Powers Ahead, Unleashing Potential of Renewable Energy Under Critical Challenges

ASTANA – Rodina (Motherland) village, located 70 kilometers from the capital city Astana in the middle of the steppe, is the kind of spot the nation sees as the...


Kazakh Movie Wins Grand Prix at Eurasian Creative Guild Film Festival

ASTANA – “The Crying Steppe,” a film directed by Marina Kunarova and produced by Yerlan Malikov, won the Grand Prix at the Fifth Eurasian Creative Guild (ECG) Film Festival, reported...


Kazakhstan, South Korea Seek to Bolster Strategic Partnership

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Foreign Minister of South Korea Park Jin agreed to promote strategic partnership between two states during a June 1 meeting in Almaty,...


Kazakh Foreign Ministry Announces Call for Applications for Foreign Media Contest

ASTANA – The Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in partnership with Kazakhstan’s Chief Editors’ Club and the Kazakh Tourism national company, announced the start of accepting applications for the...


Kazakh Foreign Ministry Organizes Event to Celebrate International Children’s Day

ASTANA – A festive event titled Children Draw Peace was held on the square near the Baiterek tower on June 1 to mark International Children’s Day.  The event was...


Kazakhstan Reaffirms Commitment to Non-Proliferation, Disarmament of Weapons of Mass Destruction at Jeju Island Meeting

ASTANA – First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Kairat Umarov spoke on the country’s efforts in non-proliferation and disarmament of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) during a...


Kazakhstan and Spain Forge Stronger Trade Ties, Opening Door to New Opportunities

ASTANA – On May 30, Astana hosted the 10th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission for Economic and Industrial Cooperation. Chaired by Kazakh Vice Minister of Trade and Integration Kairat...


Art and Fashion Event Celebrates World Environment Day in Almaty

ASTANA – Almaty hosted the Reuse. Recycle. Reduce sustainable fashion and art event on May 31 ahead of the World Environment Day, which is marked on June 5, reported...


Astana Hosts BIZZ Awards Eurasia 2023 to Celebrate Business Excellence

ASTANA – Astana hosted the BIZZ Awards Eurasia 2023 at the Sheraton Astana Hotel on May 25-28, reported the Kazakh Tourism national company. The awards ceremony was organized by...


Astana Finance Day to Explore Role of Crypto Exchanges, AIFC Instruments and Impact of Sanctions

ASTANA – Crypto exchanges, asset management in emerging markets and the impact of economic sanctions on financial centers will be among the key topics at the Astana Finance Days...


In Search of Justice: State Commission’s Efforts to Rehabilitate Stalinist Repression Victims Can Heal Kazakh Society

ASTANA – The State Commission of the Full Rehabilitation of Victims of Political Repressions examining the fate of Kazakhs who were executed during Stalinist repressions carries out an important...


Kazakhstan Intends to Deepen Investment Partnership With UAE, Says Kazakh PM

ASTANA – Kazakhstan attaches particular importance to the development of an investment partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov said at a May 31...


President Visits Center for Study of Materials of Political Repressions During Trip to Almaty

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited the Center for the Study of Materials of Political Repressions of the 20th century during his working trip to the city of Almaty,...


Unmissable Events for First Week of Summer in Kazakh Capital

ASTANA – The first day of summer on June 1 marks the International Children’s Day to honor children and promote their welfare. Numerous festivities dedicated to this day will...


Astana to Host Boccia Championship This Week

ASTANA – Kazakhstan will host the boccia national championship on June 1-4 in the capital, Vice President of the Kazakhstan Boccia Federation Nazym Zhangazinova said at a May 30...


QazaqGaz Launches Second Line of Makat-North Caucasus Gas Pipeline

ASTANA – QazaqGaz national company and the Akimat (administration) of the Atyrau Region launched a looping section of the Makat-North Caucasus gas pipeline in the region’s Makat District, the...


Kazakhstan Marks Day of Remembrance of Victims of Political Repression and Famine

ASTANA –  On May 31, Kazakhstan is remembering the victims of political repressions and famine during the Soviet period in 1920s-1950s. The crimes of totalitarianism have left deep marks...


Kazatomprom Launches Educational Grants Program to Support Young People

ASTANA – Kazatomprom National Atomic Company launched the Murager social program of educational grants to support school, college graduates, and university students, the company’s press service reported on May...


National Economy Minister Outlines Measures to Improve Investment Policy Amid Decline in Global FDI Flows

ASTANA – Minister of National Economy Alibek Kuantyrov outlined measures to improve the country’s investment policy amid a decline in global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows at a May...


Kazakh Experts: Relations Between Türkiye and Kazakhstan to Thrive after Erdoğan’s Win

ASTANA – Following the victory of Türkiye’s Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in the presidential election on May 28, the bilateral relationship between Kazakhstan and Türkiye will continue to develop, according...


Almaty to Host World Forum of Central Securities Depositories in 2025

ASTANA – Almaty is set to host the World Forum of Central Securities Depositories (WFC) in 2025 for the first time, reported the Kazakhstan Central Securities Depository (KCSD).  This...


Astana International Forum 2023: Addressing Global Challenges

The Kazakh capital is hosting the highly anticipated Astana International Forum (AIF) under the aegis of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on June 8-9. The forum’s mission is to promote global...


Kazakh Officials Outline Priorities to Enhance Aviation Safety and Develop Route Network

ASTANA – Kazakh officials discussed measures to develop the civil aviation industry and outlined tasks for the coming period, focusing on aviation safety, route network and infrastructure development during...


Kazakhstan Leads 2023 International Boxing Association Ranking

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is leading the International Boxing Association (IBA) ranking with 81,000 points after outstanding results at the 2023 Men’s World Boxing Championships on April 30 – May...


President Tokayev Reaffirms Country’s Commitment to Education During Visit to Kozybayev University

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited the Kozybayev North Kazakhstan State University to get acquainted with the educational and research activities of the institution during his May 29...


Kazakh IHT Central Asia Factory Pioneers Medical Technology Progress in Region

ASTANA – The establishment of the IHT Central Asia factory, which produces coronary stents and balloons, represents a significant step in the medical industry development and medical technological progress...


Astana International Forum to Evaluate Water Scarcity and Trade Route Diversification Challenges for Region

ASTANA – The Astana International Forum (AIF) will address major issues, including water scarcity and the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), also known as the Middle...


Political Will Is Key to Ending Statelessness Around World 

Statelessness is a problem that affects millions of people around the world and leaves a person in a seemingly never-ending state of limbo, without nationality and often the most...