Mazhilis Ratifies Kazakh-Chinese Agreement to Develop Trans-Caspian Route
ASTANA – Deputies of the Mazhilis, a lower house of the Kazakh Parliament, adopted the law on the ratification of the agreement between the governments of Kazakhstan and China to develop the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), reported Mazhilis’ press service on May 29. “The agreement provides for the effective use of road, rail and…
Kazakh-Belgian Trade Exceeds $523 Million in 2023
ASTANA – Kazakh-Belgian trade turnover reached $523.7 million last year, which is 1.7% higher than in the same period of the previous year, said Anuar Kurzhikayev, director general of the BeNeLux Chamber of Commerce in Kazakhstan during a May 29 Kazakh-Belgian Business Council in Almaty, reported Kazinform. Kurzhikayev underlined that Belgium is a major trading…
Kazakhstan, EU Agree to Enhance Relations in Agriculture
ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov and European Union (EU) Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski explored prospects to expand cooperation in the agri-food sector during a May 29 meeting, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. The sides agreed to elevate quality standards for agricultural products and support farmers. Bektenov and Wojciechowski outlined the need…
Turkistan Sets to Receive Special City Status
ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov signed a government resolution on submitting the draft law on the special status of Turkistan city to the Mazhilis, a lower house of the Kazakh Parliament, for consideration, reported the Prime Minister’s press service on May 30. The document defines the legal conditions for the formation, development and…
Kazakh PM Delivers Report on Flood Recovery Efforts
ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov delivered a report to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the implemented efforts to eliminate the consequences of the floods and measures to support the affected citizens on May 29, reported the Akorda press service. Some 30,770 families received a one-time payment totaling over 11 billion tenge (US$24.7 million). To…
Astana Hosts International Dog Show to Promote Kazakh Tazy Breed
ASTANA – The Kazakh capital hosted an international dog show on May 26 presenting tazy hunting dog breed and tobet shepherd from different regions of the country, reported Kazinform. A special international commission examined around 100 tazy dogs to draft the decision regarding the breed’s worldwide recognition and the approval of the Kazakh tazy brand…
Kazakhstan, Netherlands Explore Prospects for Strengthening Ties
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte explored the prospects for expanding ties in the political, economic, cultural and humanitarian areas during a May 28 meeting, reported the Akorda press service. Welcoming Rutte, the President expressed appreciation for his personal contribution to promoting and developing mutually beneficial cooperation.…
Stranger Show: Dimash Kudaibergen Celebrates 30th Birthday in Istanbul
ASTANA – World-famous Kazakh singer Dimash Kudaibergen celebrated his 30th birthday with thousands of fans from around the globe, who came to his solo concert at the Beşiktaş stadium in Istanbul on May 24. Three-hour Stranger show program included performances of guests and friends of Kudaibergen. They are Turkish singer, composer, songwriter, guitarist Haluk Levent…
Kazakhstan to Increase Output of Petrochemical Products by 75% This Year
ASTANA — Kazakhstan plans to increase the production of petrochemical products by 75% by the end of this year, Energy Minister Almasadam Satkaliyev said at a May 28 government meeting, reported the ministry’s press service. According to Satkaliyev, the ministry is taking several measures to increase the workload of existing enterprises. This will ensure the…
Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan Intend to Enhance Partnership
ASTANA—President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov reiterated their commitment to advancing strategic partnership during a May 27 meeting, reported the Akorda press service. During the talks, Tokayev noted a steady growth of the Kazakh-Turkmen relationship in the spirit of…
EU, Kazakhstan Seek to Forge Stronger Ties in Agriculture
ASTANA – Janusz Wojciechowski, the European Union (EU) Commissioner for Agriculture, is leading the first High-Level Mission to Kazakhstan on May 27-31, accompanied by a delegation of 40 agri-food businesses and organizations from across the EU. “Located at the crossroads of Asia and Europe, this region has facilitated trade and transit for centuries. Today, Kazakhstan…
Archaeologists Discover Antique Gold Jewelry in Turkistan Region
ASTANA – Kazakh archaeologists discovered gold jewelry dating back over 2,000 years in the Turkistan Region, reported 24.kz on May 22. The Center for Archeology of the Ozbekali Zhanibekov South Kazakhstan Pedagogical University conducted excavations of three mounds in the Tolebaitobe burial ground in the Turkistan Region. According to archaeologists, the findings belong to the…
Kazy Ranked Among World’s Best Sausages
ASTANA – Kazy, a Kazakh horse meat sausage, has been ranked 81st among world’s 100 best sausages, according to the TasteAtlas world food website ranking published on May 15. TasteAtlas is an encyclopedia of flavors, a world atlas of traditional dishes, local ingredients, and authentic restaurants. “Kazy is a Kazakh horse sausage that is also…
Kazakh President Delivers Lecture on Middle Powers’ Role in Fostering Security
ASTANA—President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered the 46th Singapore lecture, “Kazakhstan and Role of the Middle Powers: Fostering Security, Stability and Sustainable Development,” on May 24, reported the Akorda press service. Since the 1980s, the Yusof Ishak Institute (ISEAS) has hosted the Singapore Lecture series, which provides a unique public platform for world leaders and experts visiting…
Kazakhstan Set to Boost Aktau, Kuryk Seaports Capacity by 50%
ASTANA – By 2028, Kazakhstan plans to triple container throughput at the Aktau and Kuryk seaports and boost their capacity by 50%, according to the adopted comprehensive plan for the development of maritime infrastructure, reported the Transport Ministry’s press service on May 22. The document, designed for 2024-2028, provides for the creation of a large…
Kazakh President, Singaporean Business Address Alatau City Project Implementation
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev discussed the implementation of the flagship Alatau City project in the Almaty Region during a May 23 meeting with Singaporean large business leaders, reported the Akorda press service. Welcoming potential partners, Tokayev noted the importance of Alatau City as a catalyst for the economy not only of Kazakhstan, but…
Kazakhstan, Germany to Strengthen Cooperation in Transport, Logistics
ASTANA – Olzhas Bektenov, Kazakh Prime Minister, met with Tobias Bartz, CEO of the Rhenus Group international logistics service provider based in Germany, to discuss cooperation in the transport and logistics sector, reported the Prime Minister’s press service on May 23. The sides reviewed current projects and explored opportunities for new Kazakh-German enterprises to increase…
Kazakhstan Proposes to Establish Center for Afforestation of Dried Aral Seabed
ASTANA — Kazakh Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Yerlan Nyssanbayev proposed creating an international center for afforestation of dried Aral seabed and semi-desert zones at a May 22 meeting of ministers and heads of departments of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states responsible for environmental protection, reported Kazinform. “Considering the vast experience of…
Kazakh President to Visit Singapore This Week
ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, at the invitation of President of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam, will pay a state visit to Singapore on May 23-24, reported the Akorda press service. The visit program includes a number of meetings between Tokayev and the top leadership of Singapore, heads of large international companies, as well as…
Kazakhstan to Launch Mass Alert Earthquake Warning System This Month
ALMATY – The Mass Alert earthquake early warning system will be introduced in pilot mode in Kazakhstan by June 1. This was announced at a May 18 meeting on ensuring seismic safety in Almaty, chaired by Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. Bozumbayev instructed to accelerate the process of…
Salam Air to Resume Almaty-Muscat Flights in June
ASTANA — Oman’s low-cost airline Salam Air plans to resume flights on the Almaty-Muscat route from June 18, the Kazakh Transport Ministry’s press service reported on May 21. Flights will be operated twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays on Airbus A320/A321 type aircraft with 180-230 seats.
Kazakhstan Rises to 52nd in WEF Travel and Tourism Index 2024
ASTANA – Kazakhstan ranked 52nd among 119 nations in the World Economic Forum’s Travel and Tourism Development Index 2024, published on May 21. In the previous 2021 rating, Kazakhstan ranked 66th among 117 countries. Kazakhstan received high scores in categories such as health and hygiene, price competitiveness, and socioeconomic impact of tourism and travel. The…
Kazakhstan’s National Bank Presents 2023 Report to President Tokayev
ASTANA — The National Bank of Kazakhstan presented its annual report for 2023 at a May 21 meeting chaired by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, reported the Akorda press service. The National Bank Chair Timur Suleimenov attended the meeting alongside Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Nurlan Baibazarov, Chairperson of the Agency for Regulation and…
Turkic Investment Fund Holds its Inaugural Board of Governors Meeting in Istanbul
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and National Economy Minister Nurlan Baibazarov attended the inaugural meeting of the Turkic Investment Fund’s (TIF) Board of Governors in Istanbul on May 21, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. TIF is the first cooperative financial organization for the economic integration of Turkic nations. It will start with $500…
Astana Hosts SCO Foreign Ministers Council Meeting
ASTANA – Twenty-two resolutions regarding multilateral cooperation in the political, diplomatic, trade, economic, cultural, and humanitarian sectors were signed at the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states on May 21 in Astana. The meeting was chaired by Murat Nurtleu, Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister.…
