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…
Dimash Qudaibergen to Launch International Vocal Competition with China’s Hunan TV
ASTANA – World-renowned Kazakh artist Dimash Qudaibergen announced an upcoming international vocal competition in collaboration with China’s Hunan TV, the producers of the I am a Singer show during a May 26 singer’s creative evening in Almaty. “This will be an international vocal competition, similar in scale to I am a Singer, but in a…
Shymkent Launches Direct Flights to China, Egypt, Germany, Hungary, and South Korea
ASTANA – Shymkent hosted a ceremonial launch of direct flights to China, Egypt, Germany, Hungary, and South Korea on May 26. Flights are being operated using Boeing 737 aircraft. Service to Munich and Budapest begins on May 27, with flights to Munich running twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and to Budapest on Tuesdays…
Dushanbe to Host Key Regional Climate Consultation Ahead of 2026 Astana Summit
ASTANA – Dushanbe will host the fourth regional consultation as part of the International High-Level Conference on Glacier Conservation on May 29. The session, titled Climate Science and Research Inventory: A Basis for Sustainable Solutions in Central Asia, will bring together experts and officials from across the region to advance scientific cooperation in response to…
Kyrgyz Kuurdak Named Among World’s Top 50 Offal Dishes by Taste Atlas
ASTANA – The traditional Kyrgyz dish kuurdak has been recognized among the world’s top 50 offal dishes, according to a recent ranking by the international culinary guide Taste Atlas. Kuurdak is a traditional dish made from fried meat or offal with onions. Its name comes from the Kyrgyz word “kuuruu” meaning “frying.” Iranian Kale Pache…
Chess Player Assaubayeva to Become Kazakhstan’s Second Female Grandmaster
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Bibisara Assaubayeva is poised to become the nation’s second female grandmaster. The 21-year-old chess player achieved this title at the Sharjah Masters 2025 tournament in the UAE after earning her third grandmaster norm. Having surpassed the 2500 rating for the first time in her career, she became the second female grandmaster from…
CPC Targets 1 Billion Tons of Oil Shipment by October
ASTANA — The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) plans to increase oil shipments to 1 billion tons by October, as a result of the implementation of the CPC Oil Pipeline Bottleneck Elimination Project (CPC BOEP). Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov met with Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) Director General Nikolay Gorban on May 26 to discuss advancements…
UNDOF Commander Visits Kazakh Peacekeepers in Golan Heights
ASTANA – Major-General Anita Asmah, Force Commander of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), paid an introductory visit to the deployment site of Kazakhstan’s peacekeeping unit in the Golan Heights following its recent rotation. During the visit, Major General Asmah emphasized the strategic role of the Kazakh unit, noting that it serves as the…
Kazakhstan, Poland Advance Political, Economic Ties
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu and Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski reaffirmed the mutual willingness to strengthen political dialogue, expand trade, economic and investment ties, as well as implement cultural and humanitarian projects during a May 23 meeting in Warsaw. Sikorski expressed strong support for the initiative to simplify…
Council of Turkic Central Banks to Hold Inaugural Meeting at Astana International Forum
ASTANA – The inaugural meeting of the Council of Turkic Central Banks will take place during the Astana International Forum on May 29-30, to strengthen financial cooperation among Turkic states. The meeting will bring together representatives from the central banks of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Türkiye, and Uzbekistan. In an exclusive interview with Kazinform…
Kazakh President to Host Multiple High-Level Visits and Events This Week
ASTANA – The Akorda Presidential Residence has published a schedule of upcoming events this week involving the participation of President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. On May 28-29, the President of Rwanda Paul Kagame will pay an official visit to Kazakhstan. During the visit, the officials are supposed to discuss prospects for developing bilateral cooperation and…
Astana to Host International Equestrian Competitions
ASTANA — The capital of Kazakhstan is set to host a prestigious series of equestrian events at the Argymak Equestrian Sports Complex from May 30 to June 1. The venue will host the World Cup stage of the Eurasian League in show jumping and an International Dressage Tournament, under the aegis of the International Equestrian…
President Tokayev Meets Children’s Rights Commissioner to Review Child Protection Efforts
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Commissioner for Children’s Rights Dinara Zakiyeva on May 23 to discuss ongoing efforts to protect children’s rights and strengthen the national child protection system. Zakiyeva reported on key initiatives undertaken over the past two years, including the development of programs and legislative amendments aimed at ensuring child…
Kazakhstan’s Young Boxers Triumph at Asian Championships with 22 Gold Medals
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s youth boxing team triumphed at the ASBC Asian U22 & Youth Boxing Championships in Colombo, Sri Lanka, winning 22 gold medals, including historic 12 titles in women’s boxing, the National Olympic Committee reported on May 22. According to the Directorate for Sports Development, 11 Kazakhstan’s male boxers reached the finals, with 10…
Kazakhstan Strengthens Business Ties with Korea and Hong Kong Through AIFC Connect
ASTANA — The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) held AIFC Connect events in Seoul on May 21 and Hong Kong on May 22 to deepen investment and business ties with local markets. The events showcased Kazakhstan’s creative industries, infrastructure, and financial opportunities. In Seoul, the focus was on intellectual property protection and the AIFC’s legal…
Kazakhstan to Tighten Cryptocurrency Regulation Following $15 Billion Capital Outflow
ASTANA – The National Bank of Kazakhstan is preparing a comprehensive legislative framework to regulate the circulation of digital assets, following the withdrawal of approximately $15 billion in crypto assets from the country due to insufficient regulatory oversight. This was announced by Deputy Chairman of the National Bank Berik Sholpankulov during a May 22 press…
Kazakhstan Plans Major Boost in Renewable Energy by 2030
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is accelerating its renewable energy development, with strong government support, clear targets, and a roadmap to commission over 8.4 gigawatts (GW) of renewable capacity by 2035, while seeking international investment. Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting of the Energy Council on the development of renewable energy sources (RES) on May…
Kazakhstan, Hungary Strengthen Business Ties in Digitalization, Logistics, and Agriculture
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu held meetings with the leadership of Hungary’s leading companies, including the CEO of UBM Group Péter Horváth, the Chairman of the Board of BDPST Group István Tiborcz, and the Chairman of the Board of 4iG Plc. Gellért Jászai in Budapest. During the meetings, they…
Kazakh President Calls for Deeper Turkic Cooperation at Budapest Summit
ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called for stronger unity and strategic cooperation among member states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) during a May 21 informal summit held in Budapest, hosted by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Opening his remarks, Tokayev highlighted the symbolic importance of the summit being held in Europe,…
Uzbekistan Introduces Visa-Free Regime for Three Gulf States Starting June 1
ASTANA – Uzbekistan is introducing a 30-day visa-free regime for citizens of Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman from June 1. The corresponding decree was signed by the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. According to the document, it is planned to increase the number of foreign tourists to 15.8 million by the end of the year, and…
Kazakhstan, Germany Advance $54.4 Billion in Joint Investment Projects
ASTANA – The portfolio of bilateral projects between Kazakhstan and Germany now includes 63 initiatives valued at $54.4 billion, with 32 projects worth $1.1 billion already completed and 12 actively underway, said Rustam Karagoishin, deputy co-chair of the Kazakhstan-German Business Council (KGBC) and chair of Baiterek Holding during the 16th meeting of the KGBC on…
Kazakhstan Highlights Cooperation Priorities at OTS Foreign Ministers Meeting
ASTANA – Ahead of the Informal Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu participated in the Council of Foreign Ministers meeting, where officials addressed key international topics, emphasizing the importance of further enhancing cooperation in transport, logistics, communications, and combating climate change. Nurtleu, in his…
National Economy Ministry Reports on Kazakhstan’s Public Debt
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s public debt stands at nearly 23% of its gross domestic product (GDP), while external debt amounts to around $20 billion. At the same time, the country’s international reserves exceed $100 billion, said Deputy Minister of National Economy Arman Kassenov on May 20. He stated that, in reality, Kazakhstan is not so much…
President Tokayev, Hungary’s PM Orbán Discuss Strategic Cooperation in Budapest
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called trade, economic, and investment cooperation between Kazakhstan and Hungary a priority area of the bilateral agenda during a May 20 meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Budapest. He arrived in the Hungarian capital to participate in the informal summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS).…
