Kazakh Peacekeepers Destroy Over 1,000 Explosive Devices in Syria
ASTANA — Kazakh peacekeepers have discovered and destroyed over 1,000 explosive ordnance items, including 23 improvised devices, as part of 32 operational missions in Syria in January-August, significantly reducing risks to civilians and strengthening security in the UN mission area. The engineer-sapper team of Kazakhstan’s contingent serving with the UN Disengagement Observer Mission has conducted…
Dimash Qudaibergen Premieres Song on GRAMMYs Global Spin Project
ASTANA — On Dec. 4, Dimash Qudaibergen premiered his original composition “Fire” on the official GRAMMYs website and YouTube channel. Following the success of his October showcase of Kazakh culture at Madison Square Garden, Dimash is now collaborating with one of the most influential American music institutions: GRAMMY.com and the U.S. National Academy of Recording…
Kazakhstan Showcases Culinary Heritage at Steppe and Ocean Gala in Lisbon
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s Embassy in Portugal hosted a distinguished gastronomic evening under the theme The Steppe and the Ocean on Nov. 27 in Lisbon, uniting Kazakh and Portuguese culinary traditions. Held in celebration of the 35th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s Declaration of State Sovereignty, the event took place at the EPUR restaurant, reported Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s…
Kyrgyz Republic Concludes Snap Elections With 36.9% Turnout
ASTANA — Snap elections for members of the Jogorku Kenesh (Parliament) concluded in the Kyrgyz Republic on Nov. 30. According to the Central Election Commission, 1,584,446 of the country’s 4,294,243 registered voters cast ballots, representing a turnout of 36.90%. Citizens voted in 30 multi-mandate territorial districts nationwide, each electing three members to the Jogorku Kenesh,…
Astana International Forum to Hold Partner Session on Middle Powers at 2025 Doha Forum
ASTANA — The Astana International Forum will host a partner session titled Middle Powers as Bridge-Builders: Reinventing Global Cooperation on Dec. 7 at the 2025 Doha Forum. The discussion will dive into the role of middle powers – countries that combine strategic autonomy with a strong commitment to multilateralism as key mediators and stabilisers in…
Kazakhstan, EU Reaffirm Joint Commitment to Peace and Stability in Afghanistan
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan Yerkin Tukumov paid a working visit to Brussels to take part in the seventh meeting of the European Union and Central Asian Special Representatives and Envoys for Afghanistan on Nov. 12. The discussions focused on strengthening regional cooperation to promote peace, stability, and sustainable development in Afghanistan. Representatives…
