President Tokayev Commends Civil Forum’s Role in Advancing Kazakhstan’s SDG
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev hailed the significant role of creative initiatives and constructive proposals in shaping civil society and fostering national dialogue in his congratulatory remarks to the 11th Civil Forum in Astana on Oct. 19, reported the Akorda press service. At the two-day forum, Kazakhstan’s civil community discussed key initiatives to advance the…
Kazakhstan Beats Finland in EURO 2024 Qualifying
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national football team sensationally defeated Finland 2-1 in the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying match in Helsinki on Oct. 17, reported Sports.kz. Finland’s Robert Taylor executed a free-kick in the first half, but Kazakhstan made a comeback in the second, with a double scored by Bakhtiyar Zaynutdinov. With this victory, Kazakhstan scored 15…
Kazakhstan Condemns Hamas Attacks, Urges Peaceful Resolution in Israel Conflict
ASTANA – In response to the recent armed conflict between Hamas and Israel, the Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Oct. 17 condemning the attacks by Hamas against civilians in Israel and the capture of hostages, including foreigners. “We support the call of the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on immediate and…
Kazakh Oil Exports from Aktau Port Soar by 53% in Nine Months
ASTANA – KazTransOil national oil transporter exported 2.4 million tons of Kazakh oil from the port of Aktau in nine months of 2023, 53% more than in the same period last year, the company reported on Oct. 12. The company increased Kazakh oil exports to the port of Baku by 870,000 tons to 990,200 tons.…
President Tokayev to Attend Belt and Road Forum in Beijing
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will pay an official visit to China on Oct. 17-18 to take part in the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing, reported the Akorda press service. Tokayev is expected to meet with China’s President Xi Jinping, Premier of China’s State Council Li Qiang, and Chairman of…
Kazakh President Welcomes Vice President of Starlink Business Operations at SpaceX Lauren Dreyer
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Lauren Dreyer, Vice President of Starlink Business Operations at SpaceX, on the sidelines of the Digital Bridge Forum on Oct. 12, reported the Akorda press service. As one of the global leaders in space telecommunications, SpaceX possesses technologies that became strategic tools needed for stimulating progress, Tokayev said,…
Digital Bridge 2023 Kicks Off in Astana
ASTANA – Central Asia’s largest IT forum Digital Bridge kicked off in the Kazakh capital on Oct. 12, reported the forum’s press office. The two-day forum under the main theme Artificial and Human Intelligence: The Right Balance starts with a plenary session with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and one-to-one meetings with him. This year’s Digital Bridge…
Kazakh Schoolchildren Secure World Championship Title in Robotics
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s robotics team achieved record-breaking results at the FIRST Global Challenge in Singapore, the largest robotics championship, retaining their championship title, which they previously secured in Geneva last year, reported the Kazakh Ministry of Education on Oct. 11. According to Asylbek Murzakhmetov, the head of the USTEM Foundation, the team was carefully selected…
Kazakhstan to Deliver Humanitarian Aid to Quake-Hit Afghanistan
ASTANA – Kazakhstan will provide humanitarian assistance to earthquake-hit Afghanistan, following the instructions of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the Prime Minister’s press service reported on Oct. 9. Kazakhstan will deliver food, tents, medicine, clothing and other essential items by air and rail in the near future. The Ministry of Emergency Situations will also send specialists, including…
Kazakhstan Finishes Asian Games with 80 Medals
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s team has won 80 medals, including ten gold, 22 silver, and 48 bronze at the 19th Asian Games, which took place from Sept. 23 to Oct. 8 in Hangzhou, China, reported the National Olympic Committee. Represented by 525 athletes participating in 30 different sports, Kazakhstan secured the 11th position in the final…
Kazakhstan Opens First Honorary Consulate in Penang
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s first Honorary Consulate in Penang, Malaysia opened on Oct. 2 signifying the two countries’ intent to strengthen bilateral relations, reported the Kazakh Embassy in Malaysia. Dato’ Wira Louis Ng Chun Hau, the founder and executive chairman of the Public Gold Group, has been appointed as the Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan in Penang.…
Kazakhstan’s Karate Athlete Secures Ninth Gold Medal for Nation
ASTANA – Kazakh karate athlete Kaisar Alpysbay claimed the ninth gold medal for the country on Oct. 6 at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, announced the National Olympic Committee. Alpysbay defeated Abdullah Shaaban from Kuwait with a 7:5 score in the final of under 60-kilogram weight category, On Oct. 5, Nurzhan Batyrbekov, representing…
Kazakhstan and EU Start Streamlining Schengen Visa Process
ASTANA – Kazakh Minister of Internal Affairs Yerzhan Sadenov met with the Deputy Director General of the European Commission for Migration and Home Affairs, Johannes Luchner, to discuss the harmonization and simplification of visa requirements for citizens of Kazakhstan during his working visit to Brussels on Oct. 4, according to Kazinform. According to the Kazakh…
Kazakh Cyclists Triumph in Asian Games 2023 Road Cycling Team Race
ASTANA — In a remarkable display of cycling prowess, Kazakhstan’s cyclists secured the top two positions in the group race on the road cycle. The nation’s cycling pride, Yevgeniy Fedorov, clinched the gold medal, and the reigning individual race champion, Alexey Lutsenko, added to the triumph with a silver medal, Kazakh Ministry of Tourism and…
Kazakhstan Welcomes Millionth Tourist of 2023
ASTANA – The eQonaq information system, responsible for tracking and analyzing tourist movements and migration control in Kazakhstan, marked the arrival of the millionth tourist of the year by the end of September, announced the Kazakh Tourism National Company on Oct.3 The 1 millionth tourist for this year was a tourist from China, who spent…
Tokayev, Heads of Central Asian States Meet with German Chancellor in Berlin
ASTANA – The synergy of Germany’s political influence and economic opportunities with the enormous potential of the Central Asian states can make a great contribution to the region’s sustainable progress, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during a meeting with Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz and heads of Central Asian countries in Berlin on Sept. 29, reported…
Kazakh Boxer Nazym Kyzaibay Triumphantly Kicks Off Asian Games in Hangzhou
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s boxer Nazym Kyzaibay secured an impressive victory, leaving her opponent, Susma Tamang from Nepal, in a standing knockdown at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sept. 27, Sports.kz reported. This victory was the second in a row for the Kazakhstan women’s team at this Asian Games and the fourth for Kazakhstan’s…
India’s Low-Cost Airline Launches Direct Flights on Delhi-Almaty Route
ASTANA – India’s largest low-cost airline, IndiGo, launched direct flights to Kazakhstan on the Delhi-Almaty route on Sept. 24, reported the Kazakh Civil Aviation Committee’s press service. The airline will operate flights three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays utilizing the А-320 and А-321 aircraft. The average commercial load on the first Delhi-Almaty…
Aktau Sea Trade Port Regains International Status
ASTANA – The Aktau Sea Trade Port regained the status of a seaport of international significance following a government resolution adopted on Sept. 21, which came into force from its signing date, according to Adilet.zan.kz. The Kazakh Ministries of Transport, National Economy, and Finance have been assigned to take necessary steps per the country’s legislation.…
Kazakh President to Pay Official Visit to Germany This Week
ASTANA — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will pay an official visit to Germany on Sept. 28-29, reported the Akorda press service. In Berlin, Tokayev will hold talks with Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Tokayev will also take part in the meeting of the heads of state of Central Asia and Germany.…
World Bank Proposes Ways to Achieve Sustainable Heating Transition in Europe, Central Asia
ASTANA – The World Bank calls for a major revamp of the heating sector in Europe and Central Asia, reducing reliance on inefficient, carbon-intensive fuels in its Toward a Framework for the Sustainable Heating Transition report released on Sept. 19 to present a comprehensive analysis of the region’s 23 countries. The report said the goal…
Kazakhstan Elected as Vice President of Joint Authorities for Rulemaking on Unmanned Aviation Systems
ASTANA – Director General of the Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan (AAK), Catalin Radu, has been elected to the post of the vice chair of Joint Authorities for Rulemaking on Unmanned Systems (JARUS) for Asia and Australia during a plenary meeting held on Sept. 18-22 in Ottawa, reported the administration’s press service. “JARUS members and representatives…
Kazakhstan Attracts $4 Billion in Tourism Industry in Three Years
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s tourism sector has witnessed a substantial inflow of investments from 2020 to 2022, reaching a staggering $4 billion, reported the Ministry of Tourism and Sports on Sept. 20. The nation, known for its pristine natural landscapes and rich cultural heritage, has made significant strides in bolstering its tourism industry, with last year…
Dimash Kudaibergen Performs Main Song of China’s First Golden Panda Awards (Video)
ASTANA – Kazakh famous pop singer Dimash Kudaibergen and renowned Chinese singer Wei Wei performed the main song “Join Hands” at the inaugural Golden Panda Awards ceremony on Sept. 20 in Chengdu, Dimash announced on his Instagram page. With a touching and beautiful show, accompanied by the melodies of a symphony orchestra, the two singers…
President Tokayev Tasks New Advisor to Oversee Climate Conference Preparations
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has appointed Zulfiya Suleimenova as his Advisor and Special Representative for International Environmental Cooperation on Sept. 21. She has been tasked with overseeing the preparations for the 28th United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference scheduled for November, reported the Akorda press service. During their meeting on Sept. 21, Tokayev and…
