Tokayev, Trump Deepen Ties With $17 Billion Agreements
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 6, to deepen bilateral relations, signing $17 billion in deals and formally joining the Abraham Accords to support peace and stability in the Middle East. During the meeting at the White House, President Tokayev noted the historic nature of…
Tokayev Highlights Strategic Importance of Parliamentary Reform at First Working Group Meeting
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev underscored the historic significance and complexity of Kazakhstan’s upcoming parliamentary reform during the first meeting of the working group on parliamentary reform held on Oct. 14. Opening the meeting, Tokayev said the reform, which he announced in his September state-of-the-nation address, is one of the most critical stages in the…
World Bank: Investing in Jobs Key to Boosting Productivity and Growth in Europe and Central Asia
ASTANA – Economic growth in Europe and Central Asia (ECA) has slowed but remains resilient amid global and regional challenges, according to the World Bank’s Europe and Central Asia Economic Update: Jobs and Prosperity, released on Oct. 7. Economic growth in Europe and Central Asia eased to 2.4% in 2025. Regional GDP is projected to…
Almaty Mountain Cluster Set for Large-Scale Development, Says Kazakh PM
ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov announced plans for the large-scale development of the Almaty mountain cluster at a July 15 press conference. The project covers several areas: expansion of existing resorts and new tourist zones. “The Almaty mountains are our great wealth and asset. There are only a few places in the world…
Kazakhstan Accelerates Development of Cross-Border Trade Hubs
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is making progress in developing five major cross-border hubs aimed at boosting trade, logistics, and industrial cooperation with neighboring countries, according to updates shared at a July 1 government meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin. The Alatau Industrial Trade and Logistics Complex, located near the…
News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Strategic Role, Regional Cooperation and Global Partnerships
ASTANA – The Astana Times has compiled a selection of articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest covers Kazakhstan’s strategic efforts to position itself as a key regional and global partner – enhancing its role as a transit hub between Asia and Europe, strengthening media and diplomatic cooperation in Central…
SCO Nations Reaffirm Commitment to Open and Fair Global Trade Ahead of Autumn Summit in China
ASTANA – The countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) support a non-discriminatory multilateral trading system, according to the organization’s statement published on April 10. “The member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) support an open, transparent, fair, inclusive and non-discriminatory multilateral trading system with the World Trade Organization (WTO) at its core and…
News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakh Exports, Middle Corridor, Kazakh-Mongolian Relations and More
ASTANA – The Astana Times has curated a selection of articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest includes topics such as Kazakhstan’s exports to Japan, the Middle Corridor, Kazakh-Mongolian cooperation and more. Understanding the Middle Corridor The West ought to double down on its economic support for trade routes through…
Exhibition Featuring Kazakh Traditions, Customs Opens in Vienna
ASTANA – The Austrian National Library in Vienna opened an exhibition of the Almaty History Museum on Dec. 13 to mark the Independence Day of Kazakhstan, reported the Foreign Ministry’s press service. The opening ceremony of the exhibition, dubbed Nomads of Kazakhstan. Traditions and Customs, was attended by representatives of the government, culture, art, education,…
