President Erdogan Extends Gratitude to Kazakhstan for Support, Emergency Assistance After Deadly Earthquake

ASTANA – President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan sent a letter to Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev extending gratitude for the support and emergency assistance provided by Kazakhstan to the...


Kazakhstan and TikTok Online Nauryz Festival Gains Over 120 Million Views (Video)

ASTANA – The online festival organized by the Kazakh Ministry of Culture and Sports and TikTok to mark Nauryz garnered more than 120 million views, reported the ministry’s press...


550 Foreign Students to Receive Scholarships to Study in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Kazakhstan will provide 550 scholarships to foreign nationals, including 490 for bachelor’s degrees, 50 for master’s degrees, and ten for PhD, reported the press service of the...


Kazakhstan’s Imports from EU Countries Surge Following Supply Disruption from Russia

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s imports of goods from the European Union (EU) grew by 89 percent to $1.5 billion in two months this year compared to the same period in...


US, Central Asia Affirm Joint Commitment to Strengthen Trade and Investment Ties

ASTANA – The senior officials of the governments of the United States, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan affirmed their common objectives and commitments to improving cooperation and...


Kazakhstan’s Tennis Star Elena Rybakina Reaches 2023 Miami Open Final

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Wimbledon Champion and World No. 7 Elena Rybakina, 23, made it to the finals at the Miami Open by beating World No. 3 Jessica Pegula of...


Kazakhstan Aims to Protect Caspian Seal Population

ASTANA – The Caspian seal population in Kazakhstan’s part of the Caspian Sea is now approximately 311,000, the press service of the country’s Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources...


Astana Set to Host Exciting Activities in First April Weekend

ASTANA — As the first weekend of April approaches, bringing warm weather and longer days, it is a good reason to go outside and enjoy what the bustling city...


Kazakhstan to Establish Regional Youth Personnel Reserve

ASTANA – A regional personnel reserve will be established in Kazakhstan this year by a presidential decree, said Ainur Sergaziyeva, deputy chairwoman of the Agency for Civil Service Affairs,...


Kazakh Small and Midsize Businesses Need More Space to Develop, Says Top Political Expert

ASTANA — Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), highlighted in President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s speech at the opening of the first session of the Kazakh Parliament’s eighth convocation on March 29,...


Kazakhstan Should Become Key Regional Investment Hub, Says President Tokayev

ASTANA – Kazakhstan needs to gain a foothold as a key regional investment hub, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at a plenary session of the Mazhilis, lower chamber of the...


Alikhan Smailov Re-Elected as Prime Minister of Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Alikhan Smailov was re-elected as Prime Minister of Kazakhstan by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s decree on March 30, the Akorda press service reported. The Kazakh government resigned on...


Turkic Investment Fund to Have Authorized Capital of $500 million

ASTANA – The Turkic Investment Fund under the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) will have an authorized capital of $500 million, according to a draft bill published on Kazakhstan’s...


Italian Embassy Launches Together Towards 2050 Website to Strengthen Ties with Kazakhstan

ASTANA – The Embassy of Italy in Kazakhstan presented the Together Towards 2050 website that includes an action plan built on three axes: cooperation, innovation, and education, reported the...


Kazakhstan, Germany Engage in Productive Political Consultations, Coordinate Positions on Bilateral, International Issues

ASTANA – Foreign ministries of Kazakhstan and Germany held political consultations on March 28 in Berlin to strengthen bilateral ties and coordinate positions on priority issues on the bilateral,...


President Tokayev Proposes Key Changes to Economic Policy to Boost Growth and Diversify Industries

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is set to change the focus of its economic policy, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in his address to the first session of the Kazakh Parliament on...


Kazakh Authorities Launch Major Research Initiatives to Preserve Historical Monument in Turkistan Region

ASTANA – The government announced plans to initiate the research program on identifying factors that impact the historical monument of the tomb of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, located in Turkistan...


Pakistan and Kazakhstan Relations: A Way Forward

During the period of the ancient Silk Road, cities like Quetta, Peshawar, Taxila, Multan, and Debal, which are now part of Pakistan, were linked to this legendary trade route,...


Kazakhstan to Focus on Social Justice and People’s Well-Being, Says State Counselor

ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev set important priorities for the new Parliament, focusing on social justice and outlining state support measures for nearly all major social strata, State Counselor...


Kazakhstan is Only Country in Geopolitical Environment Implementing Profound Reforms, President Tokayev Says

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is the only country in the geopolitical environment implementing profound reforms that are ushering in a new era of development, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at the...


Kazakh Government Resigns, Amanat Party Set to Propose New Candidacy of Prime Minister Shortly

ASTANA –  The government of Kazakhstan has resigned today, March 29, before the beginning of the new session of the Parliament of the eighth convocation, reads the presidential decree...


IAEA Mission to Review Kazakhstan’s Nuclear Power Infrastructure

ASTANA – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) experts have started an Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR) mission on March 28 to help prepare a comprehensive report on the country’s nuclear...


Kazakhstan, China to Bolster Economic Ties, Sign Commercial Agreements Worth $565 Million

ASTANA – Kazakh and Chinese business leaders agreed to bolster bilateral economic relations, signing 16 documents, including five commercial agreements worth $565.4 million in construction, energy, mining, agriculture, food...


Kazakhstan Boosts Exports and Advances Foreign Trade Amid Geopolitical Tensions

ASTANA – Kazakhstan increased its export supplies to nearly $84.4 billion in 2022, turning the global geopolitical crisis into an advantage, according to a March 27 review published on...


Kazakhstan, Belgium Share Parallel Destiny and Common Values of Peace, Says Belgian Ambassador 

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Belgium share a parallel destiny and common values of peace, reflected in the diverse traditions of the two countries, said Henri Vantieghem, Ambassador of Belgium...


Kazakhstan Holds Strong for Better Future, as New Faces Come to Parliament

As the latest parliamentary election in Kazakhstan came to a close, the nation is abuzz with anticipation for what the future holds. With the votes tallied and the final...


CEC Reaffirms Its Commitment to Transparent Cooperation with ODIHR

ASTANA – The Central Election Commission of Kazakhstan reaffirmed its intention to pursue an open and constructive dialogue with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Office for...


Intergovernmental Commission Considers Support Measures for Ethnic Germans in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – A сommuniqué outlining further bilateral government measures to support the ethnic German diaspora in Kazakhstan was signed in Berlin during the 19th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission...


Central Election Commission Registers Newly Elected Mazhilis Deputies

ASTANA – Central Election Commission (CEC) registered newly elected deputies of the Mazhilis, a lower chamber of the Kazakh Parliament, at a March 28 session, a day after it...


European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Provides $150 million to Kazakhstan to Promote Green Investment

ASTANA – The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched a $150 million Kazakhstan Green Economy Financing Facility II (GEFF Kazakhstan II) on March 27 to help...


Kazakh Fighter Shavkat Rakhmonov After Meeting President Tokayev: The Best Is Yet To Come

ASTANA – It is an honor to represent Kazakhstan and to promote not only the sports but the culture of the country, said Kazakh professional mixed martial artist in...


Kazakh President to Deliver Address at First Session of Parliament Tomorrow

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will deliver an address at the opening of the first session of the Kazakh Parliament of the eighth convocation on March 29, the Akorda...


Kazakhstan to Play Catalyst Role in Integration Processes in Central Asia, Says Expert

ASTANA – Central Asia is a region with its own specificities and contradictions, where the integration process is about to develop, and Kazakhstan may play a crucial role as...


Kazakhstan Seeks to Enhance Strategic Partnership with China, President Tokayev Says

ASTANA – Kazakhstan seeks to deepen cooperation with China based on strategic partnership and eternal friendship, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during a March 27 meeting with a member of...


International Observers Declare Parliamentary Elections in Kazakhstan As Free and Fair

ASTANA – International observers consider the recent parliamentary elections in Kazakhstan to be free and fair and in accordance with international standards, which will usher in a new era...


Kazakhstan Creates G4 City Special Economic Zone Intended to Attract $8 Billion in Investment

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has created the G4 City special economic zone (SEZ) in the Almaty Region, seeking to attract nearly 3.7 trillion tenge ($8.1 billion) of investments through 2048,...


Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan Increase Flight Frequency on Astana-Baku Route

ASTANA – Kazakh low-cost carrier Fly Arystan is set to launch Astana-Baku passenger flights from June 2, the Kazakh Civil Aviation Committee reported on March 16. Flights will be...


Kazakh Parliament of Eighth Convocation to Convene First Session on March 29

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree on March 27 to convene the first session of the Kazakh Parliament of the eighth convocation at 10 a.m. Astana time...


Astana to Host Next Session of Assembly of People of Kazakhstan in April

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree on March 27 to convene the 32nd session of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan (APK) on April 26-27...


Shymbulak Mountain Resort Enters Guinness Book of Records as World’s Highest Night Skiing Slope

ASTANA – Almaty’s Shymbulak mountain resort set the Guinness World record as the world’s highest night skiing slope at an altitude of 3,200 meters above sea level on March...


Kazakhstan Beats Denmark in EURO 2024 Qualifying

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national football team sensationally beat Denmark 3-2 in the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying match at home on March 26. The Danes led 2:0 at half time....


Six Parties Elected to Parliament, According to Final Results of Central Election Commission

ASTANA – Six parties were elected to the Mazhilis, the lower chamber of the Kazakh Parliament, on March 19, out of seven parties that participated in the election, according...


Eight Kazakh Universities Enter 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject

ASTANA – Eight Kazakh universities in 40 disciplines entered the 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject, published on March 22 by QS Quacquarelli Symonds, the world’s largest international...


Kazakh Diaspora in UK Organizes Family Activities in British Countryside to Celebrate Nauryz

ASTANA – The UK-based Kazakh diaspora celebrated Nauryz in the city of Woking on March 25. The five-hour indoors and outdoors family festivities in the countryside gathered more than...


Archaeologists Restore Baikara Temple in North Kazakhstan Region

ASTANA – A restored 7.5-meter-high Scythian-Saka era Baikara mound is set to become a new tourist attraction in the Shal akyn district in northern Kazakhstan, Director of the Center...


Dimash Kudaibergen Releases New Song “Together”

ASTANA – Kazakh famous singer Dimash Kudaibergen released a new song, “Together,” on March 22, calling it a message of love and hope for the current challenging times on...


Kazakh Ecology Minister Meets with UN Secretary-General

ASTANA – Kazakh Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources, Zulfiya Suleimenova, discussed Kazakhstan’s plans for sustainable water resources management with the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, at the UN...


Kazakh Team of 38 Professionals Compete in Abilympics for the First Time

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s finest team of 38 people took part in the 10th International Abilympics competition of professional skills for people with disabilities in the French city of Metz...


Taraz Artisans’ Artworks Showcased in United States

ASTANA — Artisans of the Kazakh city of Taraz showcased their artworks in the United States at the invitation of the Kazakh diaspora, reported Kazinform on March 23. They...


Kazakhstan on its Way to Oil Supply Diversification

ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to diversify its oil supplies and work out alternative routes for delivery of goods in line with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s instructions outlined at a meeting...