Kazakhstan, China Launch Silk Way Star Cultural Music Project
ASTANA — The Presidential TV and Radio Broadcasting Complex and China Media Group (CMG) have signed an agreement on June 16 to launch Silk Way Star, an international musical project featuring performers from Central Asia, the Caucasus, and China. The agreement was signed during the state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Kazakhstan, reported…
Kazakhstan, China Deepen Strategic Partnership, Sign 24 Agreements
ASTANA — China never sets any political conditions in its cooperation with Kazakhstan, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who arrived on an official visit to Kazakhstan on June 16. According to Tokayev, the President of China is always a highly respected guest in Kazakhstan, and his visit is…
UNESCO Opens Exhibition in Paris Honoring 100th Anniversary of Kazakh Composer Nurgisa Tlendiyev
ASTANA — The UNESCO Headquarters in Paris hosted the official opening of an exhibition honoring the legacy of Nurgisa Tlendiyev, the outstanding Kazakh composer and conductor, on June 13, as part of the celebrations marking his 100th anniversary. UNESCO’s 42nd General Conference included the jubilee in its 2024–2025 anniversaries, recognizing Tlendiyev’s outstanding contribution to global…
Kazakhstan Receives Regional Help in Evacuating Citizens from Middle East Conflict Zone
ASTANA – Amid escalating military conflict in the Middle East, neighboring countries, such as Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan, assist Kazakhstan in evacuating its citizens from high-risk zones, offering transit routes and humanitarian aid. On June 13, Kazakhstan’s Civil Aviation Committee of the Ministry of Transport imposed a full ban on flights over and near the airspace…
Kazakhstan, EU Discuss Economy Collaboration, Green Deal Implementation
ASTANA — Kazakhstan and the European Union announced plans to expand partnership during a June 10 Kazakhstan-EU cooperation committee meeting, reported the Trade and Integration Ministry. The EU remains Kazakhstan’s largest economic partner. In 2024, trade turnover reached $48.8 billion, including $38.1 billion in exports from Kazakhstan. Since 2005, the volume of investments from the…
Kazakhstan, Starlink to Launch Satellite Internet Access Nationwide
ASTANA – The Kazakh Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry and Starlink (a subsidiary of SpaceX) signed an agreement on Starlink’s compliance with the requirements of Kazakhstan’s legislation when providing satellite internet in the country. The document provides for the official launch of sales of Starlink satellite terminals for the local population –…
Kazakhstan’s GDP Grows by 6% in January-May
ASTANA – According to preliminary data from the Bureau of National Statistics, Kazakhstan’s gross domestic product (GDP) for January-May increased by 6% compared to the same period last year. The growth was driven by strong performance in key sectors, including industry, construction, trade, transport, and communications. Kazakhstan’s industrial production rose by 6.4% in the first…
Kazakhstan, Slovakia Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthening Strategic Partnership
ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who arrived on his first official visit to Kazakhstan on June 11, to discuss prospects for trade and economic cooperation. Bektenov outlined that Slovakia is a reliable partner of Kazakhstan in the European Union. Both countries have much in…
Social Facility Funded by Returned Assets Opens in Kazakhstan
ASTANA – A new medical outpatient clinic, the first social facility in Kazakhstan built with returned assets, was officially opened in Arnasai village, Arshaly district of the Akmola Region, reported the Kazakh General Prosecutor’s Office on June 11. Local officials and guests congratulated the residents. They highlighted the importance of the new medical institution in…
Kazakhstan to Provide 99% of Rural Areas With Internet by 2027
ASTANA – Kazakhstan will provide 99% of the country’s rural settlements with high-speed internet by the end of 2027, as the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry and Kazakhtelecom signed an investment agreement to connect more than 3,000 villages to the internet. Thanks to the agreements reached, the implementation of the project to…
Kazakhstan Strengthens Ties With Finland, OSCE
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen, on June 10, expressing support for her efforts amidst extremely difficult situations in regional and global security. “This year we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act. Half a century later, this document remains the foundation of European…
Uzbekistan Joins Forces with Turkic States to Assemble Scientific CubeSat Satellite
ASTANA – Specialists from Uzbekistan are actively involved in assembling the CubeSat satellite, a collaborative project among the member countries of the Organization of Turkic States (OTG), said Mukhiddin Ibragimov, deputy director of the Uzbekcosmos agency, in an interview with Kazinform on June 7. “At present, we are working together with our Kazakh colleagues on…
Kazakhstan Upgrades Tourist Experience as Summer Season Begins
ASTANA – Kazakh Minister of Tourism and Sports Yerbol Myrzabossynov reported on ongoing efforts and proposed new measures to enhance the comfort and experience of travelers in Kazakhstan during the summer tourist season at a June 10 government meeting. According to him, Kazakhstan is becoming increasingly accessible to international visitors. Citizens of 87 countries can…
New Water Code Sets Framework for Smarter Resource Use in Kazakhstan
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has introduced a new Water Code developed by the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, aimed at enhancing water security and sustainable management of water resources across the country. For the first time, the code defines “water security” as the protection of citizens and the economy from water shortages and pollution, including…
Poti TransTerminal Launch Marks Key Step for Middle Corridor Trade
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s first multimodal terminal officially opened at the port of Poti, Georgia, on June 9, serving as a key facility within the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), known as the Middle Corridor, which connects China, Kazakhstan, the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and further on to European countries. In his message, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart…
President Tokayev Extends Warm Greetings on Qurban Ait
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev extended warm congratulations to the Muslims of Kazakhstan on the Qurban Ait (Eid al-Adha), a sacred holiday for Muslims around the world that embodies the values of compassion, generosity, and unity. This year Qurban Ait will last three days from June 6 till June 8. In his message, Tokayev emphasized…
Kazakhstan, Burkina Faso Forge Closer Diplomatic and Economic Ties
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu held a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkinabe Abroad of Burkina Faso Karamoko Traoré, who arrived in Astana on a working visit on June 3. This is the first visit of the foreign minister of Burkina Faso to Kazakhstan…
Forum Highlights Central Asia-China Partnership as it Deepens Amid Global Shifts
ASTANA – The Central Asia-China relationship is reaching a new level, said State Counselor of Kazakhstan Erlan Karin during the fifth Forum of Analytical Centers focused on new horizons of regional partnership on June 3 in Astana, reported Kazinform. Opening the event, Karin emphasized the rapid development of cooperation between China and Central Asian countries,…
Kazakhstan Allocates Recovered Assets to Enhance Water Supply in Kostanai Region
ASTANA – The Kazakh government has allocated returned illegally acquired assets from the Special State Fund to finance the construction of water supply networks in the Kostanai Region, worth 5.4 billion tenge (approximately US$10.5 million). In the city of Tobyl, only 88% of the population currently has access to water supply services. To achieve full…
Air Astana Launches Atyrau-Baku and Almaty-Frankfurt Flights
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s Air Astana launched direct flights on the Atyrau-Baku route from May 31 and Almaty-Frankfurt route starting June 1. Atyrau-Baku flights are operated three times a week: on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Flights are operated in the evening, and the travel time is nearly 1.5 hours. Citizens of Kazakhstan do not need a…
President Tokayev Honors 70th Anniversary of Baikonur Cosmodrome
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered a video address on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Baikonur cosmodrome on June 2. In his message, Tokayev congratulated all workers and veterans of the space industry, calling Baikonur “the cradle of world cosmonautics.” He recalled the launch of the first artificial Earth satellite from Baikonur…
Kazakh PM Holds High-Level Meetings to Advance Regional and International Cooperation
ASTANA — Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held several high-level meetings during the Astana International Forum on May 29-30. Bektenov met with the Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States, Kubanychbek Omuraliev, to discuss implementation of high-level agreements and strengthening multilateral cooperation among Turkic states. Key areas included trade, innovation, environmental protection, and cultural…
Kazakhstan Pays Tribute to Victims of Political Repressions and Famine
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the monument complex on May 31, the Day of Remembrance of Victims of Political Repressions and Famine. During his visit to the ALZHIR Museum and Memorial Complex, dedicated to victims of political repression and totalitarianism, he paid tribute to the victims with…
President Tokayev Outlines Balanced Diplomacy and Reforms in Al Jazeera Interview
ASTANA – In an interview with Al Jazeera on May 29, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev discussed Kazakhstan’s approach to foreign policy, economic development, and political reform. He emphasized that while the country is adapting to global changes, it remains committed to maintaining stability, strengthening partnerships, and pursuing long-term, practical reforms. A balanced and predictable foreign policy…
Kazakhstan Partners with Meta, BAITC to Launch Accelerator Program for AI Innovation
ASTANA — Kazakh Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry, Meta and Blockchain & AI Technology Centre (BAITC) signed a letter of intent to launch Meta LLaMA Accelerator Kazakhstan — a joint program for the development and implementation of AI-based solutions in the public and private sectors. The signing ceremony took place on the…
