Kazakh Servicewomen of Airborne Assault Troops Conquer Himalayas
ASTANA – Corporals Balzhan Mussatayeva and Marzhan Sairanova of Kazakhstan’s Airborne Assault Troops performed complex parachute jumps from 3,200 meters above sea level in the foothills of Himalayas during the KazInd 2024 exercises on Oct. 9, reported the Defense Ministry’s press service. Both servicewomen showed the best results in performing parachute jumps for precision landing…
Kazakhstan Remains Reliable Ally of Turkmenistan, Says President Tokayev
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has been and remains a reliable ally of Turkmenistan across key sectors, including energy, transport, logistics, cultural and humanitarian cooperation, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said during a tet-a-tet meeting with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on Oct. 10, reported Akorda. “We have great respect for Turkmenistan’s neutral status in the international arena. We…
Kazakhstan Prioritizes Friendly Relations with Turkmenistan
ASTANA – Kazakhstan prioritizes friendly relations with Turkmenistan, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at an Oct. 10 meeting with Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty (People’s Council) of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov during his official visit to Ashgabat, reported Akorda. Tokayev emphasized that Kazakh-Turkmen relations are developing dynamically in the spirit of friendship, good neighborliness, and mutual support.…
Kazakhstan Expands Trade, Economic, and Investment Cooperation with US
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Alibek Kuantyrov discussed expanding strategic cooperation with the United States, particularly in trade, economic, and investment sectors at an Oct. 9 meeting with the U.S. Trade Mission delegation led by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasia David De Falco and U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan Daniel Rosenblum.…
Manufacturing Industry Production Grows in Kazakhstan
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s manufacturing industry recorded a production volume of 14.9 trillion tenge (US$30.3 billion) in the first eight months, which is 4.9% more compared to the same period last year, First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar said at an Oct. 8 press conference. According to the Prime Minister’s press service, the industry’s share in…
Kazakhstan to Auction Recovered Assets for Social Impact Projects
ASTANA – The Recovered Asset Management Company in Kazakhstan has announced auctions on Oct. 9 and 11, allowing each participant to contribute to supporting social projects, reported the company’s press service. The raised funds will go to the Special State Fund, which finances key initiatives aimed at benefiting society and improving the quality of life…
Forum in Milan Launches First Trade and Economic Mission of Kazakh Companies
ASTANA – The first trade and economic mission of Kazakh companies to Italy was launched during the Kazakh-Italian business and investment forum, which takes place on Oct. 7-9 in Milan, reported the Kazakh Trade and Integration Ministry’s press service. More than 50 Kazakh enterprises, representing sectors such as agriculture, oilfield services, textiles, tourism, and IT,…
Wildfires Contained in Northern Kazakhstan, Central Region Struggling
ASTANA—Kazakh firefighters have localized a wildfire in the Pavlodar Region that spread to the Bayanaul National Park from the Karkaraly district in the Karagandy Region on Oct. 6, Minister of Emergency Situations Chingis Arinov said at an Oct. 8 government meeting, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. As of 6 p.m. on Oct. 7, a…
Kazakh Citizens ‘Write History’ by Voting in National Referendum
ASTANA – Kazakh citizens “are writing history by expressing their opinions and positions on crucial strategic issues related to the country’s future,” said Daulet Urankhayev, an employee at UEFA headquarters, after casting his vote on Oct. 6 in Bern, Switzerland, according to the Kazakh Embassy in Switzerland. Kamilla Diasova, who moved to Bern four years…
Over 7,000 Kazakh Citizens Vote in Nuclear Power Plant Referendum Abroad
ASTANA – As of 7 p.m. Astana time, 7,358 Kazakh citizens abroad cast their votes in the national referendum on the construction of a nuclear power plant, marking a 59.79% voter turnout, Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko announced during an Oct. 6 briefing at the Central Election Commission. Thirteen precincts in Seoul, Tokyo, Beijing, Singapore,…
Kazakh Citizens Vote in Referendum Abroad
ASTANA – Polling stations for Kazakhstan’s referendum on the construction of a nuclear power plant were first opened in several Asian countries, including Japan and South Korea, on Oct. 6, reported the Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s press service. They were followed by China, Singapore, Mongolia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia. The process is also underway in…
Kazakh PM, Officials Cast Their Ballots in Referendum
ASTANA – Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov was among the first to vote in the nuclear power plant referendum, casting his ballot at the Palace of Schoolchildren in Astana on Oct. 6, reported Kazinform news agency State Counselor Erlan Karin also cast his vote, noting that the referendum’s matter determines the further vector of economic development…
President Tokayev Casts His Vote in Nuclear Power Plant Referendum
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev casts his vote in the national referendum on the construction of a nuclear power plant on Oct. 6. “Undoubtedly, today will go down in history. Our citizens face a choice – whether or not to have a nuclear power plant. A referendum is a very effective tool of direct democracy.…
Kazakh Chess Superstar Assaubayeva Competes in Global Chess League in London
ASTANA – Kazakh chess player Bibisara Assaubayeva is participating in the Global Chess League, which takes place on Oct. 3-12 in London, reported Kazinform news agency. The Global Chess League is an innovative, team-based chess tournament that was launched to bring a fresh dynamic to the traditional chess format. In the tournament, men and women…
President Tokayev Outlines Priorities to Improve Court Activities
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined the major priorities for improving courts activities during the ninth Congress of Judges of Kazakhstan on Oct. 4, reported Akorda. Tokayev emphasized that the ability to appeal court decisions through cassation plays a key role in ensuring justice. He referenced a law signed in July establishing three independent cassation…
Kazakhstan Issues Eurobonds Worth $1.5 Billion
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has issued a $1.5 billion 10-year bond with a coupon rate of 4.714%, marking its first return to the U.S. dollar-denominated eurobond market since 2015, the Finance Ministry’s press service reported on Oct. 4. The transaction followed a one-day virtual roadshow, accessible only to countries with high investment ratings, attracting over 100…
Information and Explanatory Campaign for Referendum Concludes
ASTANA – The information and explanatory campaign for the referendum on the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan, which lasted 400 days, ended on Oct. 4, State Counselor Erlan Karin wrote in his Telegram channel. “During this campaign, for the first time, the country’s public forces were consolidated not for political but for…
Kazakhstan Strengthens Role as Key EU Partner in Central Asia
ASTANA – The European Parliament hosted a conference on Oct. 2, discussing the strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and the European Union (EU). Tomáš Zdechovský, a member of the European People’s Party, the largest group in the European Parliament (EP), emphasized the substantial potential for growing bilateral ties, particularly in trade and developing connections between people.…
Panel Session in Ankara Highlights Achievements and Goals of Turkic Cooperation
ASTANA – Ankara hosted an event to mark the 15th anniversary of the Nakhchivan Agreement, which established the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) and the Day of Turkic States Cooperation, reported the organization’s press service. The panel session, titled The Current State and Future Prospects of Turkic Cooperation, focused on the achievements, challenges, and future…
Malaysia Welcomes First Student Quadruplets from Kazakhstan
ASTANA—Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) welcomed its first international student Zhaiylkhan’s quadruplets, Alikhan, Alizhan, Zaragul, and Zeregul, all 17, from Kazakhstan on Sept. 8. They will pursue their studies at the Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU) in Kuala Lumpur, reported the EMGS’s press service. Based on the latest statistics from EMGS, Kazakhstan…
World Nomad Games Capture Imagination of Foreign Tourists
ASTANA — The fifth World Nomad Games became the center of attraction this week, drawing people from around the world to witness traditional nomadic competitions. According to Kazinform, many were inspired to explore Kazakhstan’s rich nomadic heritage and even create art based on their experiences. French journalist Lucas Pueyo is working with two colleagues to…
Turkic Countries Agree on Single Latin-Based Alphabet
ASTANA — The Turkic World Common Alphabet Commission has agreed on a proposal for a Latin-based Common Turkic Alphabet consisting of 34 letters during its third meeting, held from Sept. 9 to 11 in Baku, Azerbaijan. According to the Turkic Academy’s press service, each letter in the proposed alphabet represents different phonetic sounds found in…
World Nomad Games Athletes Plant Trees in Astana
ASTANA – Togyzkumalak competition participants from the Kyrgyz Republic, Hungary, Germany, Bangladesh, Argentina, and other countries planted 50 spruce and pine seedlings along Turan Avenue in Astana as part of the Taza Kazakhstan eco-campaign on Sept. 11. According to the Astana administration’s press service, this initiative also included landscaping flower beds near the Khan Shatyr…
Kazakhstan Clinches 21 Medals on Fourth Day of World Nomad Games
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national team secured 21 medals on the fourth day of the World Nomad Games, including six gold, seven silver, and eight bronze. The overall medal count now stands at 69, reported the National and Equestrian Sports Center’s press service. Kazakhstan’s togyzkumalak team claimed two golds in individual events and another gold in…
UNDP, Japan Launch $4.9M Project to Boost Urban Resilience in Central Asia
ASTANA – The UN Development Program (UNDP) and the Japanese government signed a $4.9 million project to strengthen urban resilience against climate-driven risks in Central Asia on Sept. 11 in Astana, reported the UNDP’s press service. The project will be implemented as a part of the regional cooperation under the Central Asia plus Japan Dialogue.…
