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ASTANA – Kazakh and Czech business leaders and officials explored cooperation prospects in livestock breeding, crop farming, fertilizer production, agricultural equipment, and the food industry during an Oct. 9 business forum, reported the Kazakh Invest national company’s press service. The event was attended by Minister of Agriculture of the Czech Republic Marek Výborný, Kazakh Deputy…

ASTANA – Kazakh Ministry of Emergency Situations has mobilized rescuers to assist those affected by the earthquake in Afghanistan, following President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s relevant instructions, reported the ministry’s press service on Oct. 10. The rescue team, headed by the acting Chair of the Civil Defense and Military Units Committee of the Emergency Situations Ministry Ularbek…

ASTANA –  The representatives of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) countries visited military facilities of the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan on Oct. 3-4, reported the Defense Ministry’s press service. The visit aimed to support the implementation of Kazakhstan’s commitment in fulfilling international obligations of the Vienna Document 2011 on confidence and…

ASTANA – The economy of Kazakhstan grew by 4.7% in January-September, said Minister of National Economy Alibek Kuantyrov during an Oct. 10 government meeting focusing on the country’s social and economic development, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. Kuantyrov noted a 3.7% increase in the real sector and 5.1% in the service sector, emphasizing the…

ASTANA – Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s national carrier, has sent a special flight from Almaty to Tel Aviv at 8 a.m. local time on Oct. 10 to bring Kazakh nationals back home safely amid the aggravation of the situation in Israel. The return flight with Kazakh citizens on board will arrive in Almaty at approximately 11:45…

ASTANA – The Astana Times has picked a selection of articles on Kazakhstan published in international media across the world. This week’s foreign media digest includes articles on Kazakh-European Union cooperation, the Belt and Road Initiative, Kazakh athletes’ victories at the Asian Games, and more. Here is why the EU should deepen its relations with…

ASTANA — Kazakh cyclist Alexey Lutsenko won the gold medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou on Oct. 3, reported the National Olympic Committee’s press service. He completed the distance of 39.6 kilometers in 48 minutes and 5.75 seconds. On the same day, cyclist Rinata Sultanova covered 18.3 kilometers in 25 minutes 36.10 seconds, bringing…

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting with senior government officials on Oct. 2 to check the work the government is doing to return illegally acquired assets, reported the Akorda press service.  The officials informed about the implemented measures and fulfillment of the assignments given by the President previously. Tokayev focused on…

ASTANA – Trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Luxembourg reached $16 million  in January-June, said Director General of BeNeLux Chamber of Commerce Anuar Kurzhikayev at an Oct. 2 business forum in Almaty, reported the forum’s press service. The forum gathered representatives of 14 large Luxembourg companies working in information technology, high-tech manufacturing and financial services. “These…

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom (UK) pledged to deepen and broaden bilateral cooperation during the seventh session of the Kazakh-UK Strategic Dialogue on Oct. 2, reported the Foreign Ministry’s press service. The meeting, chaired by Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Europe at the UK Foreign,…

ASTANA – The Astana Times has picked a selection of articles on Kazakhstan published in international media across the world. This week’s foreign media digest includes articles on Kazakh-U.S. cooperation, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s visit to Germany, development of the Middle Corridor, and more. Dialogue is the only way DAZ Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung released an article…

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev participated in the C5+Germany dialogue of five Central Asian leaders with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Sept. 29 in Berlin, reported the Akorda press service. Addressing the summit participants, Tokayev noted that the dialogue initiative could give a powerful impetus to cooperation between countries, focusing on priority areas for cooperation.…

ASTANA – The essence of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s reforms in politics, economics and ideology lies in their coordination and cohesion, said State Counselor Erlan Karin in his interview with Tengrinews on Sept. 28. “Each new reform and initiative complements one another. They are systemic. Overall, all directions of the presidential course amalgamate to form…

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier agreed to enhance joint efforts to deepen multifaceted cooperation. The meeting took place on Sept. 29 in Berlin, reported the Akorda press service. The presidents assessed the progress in implementing the agreements reached during Steinmeier’s visit to Kazakhstan in June. They discussed joint…

ASTANA – Following the business roundtable organized by the German Committee on Eastern European Economic Relations on Sept. 28 in Berlin, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev conducted several meetings with major German companies across key sectors, reported the Akorda press service. Bilateral meeting with Euler Hermes During the meeting with Edna Schöne, executive board member…

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took part in the Kazakhstan-Germany business roundtable on Sept. 28 in Berlin under the auspices of the German Committee on Eastern European Economic Relations, where the President outlined several promising areas for cooperation, reported the Akorda press service. Tokayev said that despite the geopolitical turmoil last year, bilateral…

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined his vision of Kazakhstan’s role in global economic processes during the Dialogue of Leaders session at the inaugural Berlin Global Dialogue forum on Sept. 28, reported the Akorda press service. “After decades of globalization and integration, we now face a situation in which conflicts, geopolitical tensions, disrupted markets…

ASTANA – Kazakhstan attaches utmost importance to the development of cooperation with Germany, a key partner in the European Union (EU), said Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during a Sept. 28 talks with Germany’s Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz in an expanded meeting in Berlin, reported the Akorda press service. Germany is one of Kazakhstan’s largest trading…

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s wushu sanda fighter Ayan Tursyn won a bronze medal in the 52-kilogram weight category at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sept. 27, reported the National Olympic Committee’s press service. On the same day, Kazakhstan’s swimmer Adilbek Mussin also captured bronze in the 100-meter butterfly, completing the race in 51.86 seconds.…

ASTANA – The ATP 250 Astana Open 2023, a world-class tournament, commenced in the Kazakh capital on Sept. 26, announced the Kazakhstan Tennis Federation. The event will take place through Oct. 3. The federation disclosed that Alexander Bublik, Kazakhstan’s No.1, world’s No. 25, and the winner of the ATP 500 in Halle, will participate in…

ASTANA – Kazakhstan will not impose any COVID-19 related curbs, as the epidemiological situation remains stable in the country, said Kazakh Healthcare Minister Azhar Giniyat during a Sept. 26 briefing in the government, reported the Kazinform. “More than 20 countries worldwide have announced that COVID numbers are rising again. On the contrary, the number of…

ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov adopted a resolution dated Sept. 21 to create the returned asset management company with 100% state participation in its authorized capital. The company will manage, ensure safety, and sell assets returned in the manner established by the law on returning to the state illegally withdrawn assets. The State…

ASTANA – The Digital Bridge 2023 international technology forum will host a job fair in Astana on Oct. 12-13, presenting vacancies from 20 leading companies, including Kaspi.kz, Huawei, BI Innovations, Glovo and Halyk Bank, the forum’s press service reported. “This year, interaction between applicants and companies will take place both on the forum site and…

ASTANA – Kazakhstan women’s national skeet shooting team won the gold medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sept. 27, reported the National Olympic Committee’s press service. Zoya Kravchenko, Assem Orynbay, and Olga Panarina secured 350 points, setting an Asian Games record for the number of points scored. Kazakh athletes were ahead of…

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev urged the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member countries to enhance trade and economic cooperation during a Sept. 25 meeting with the heads of government of Belarus, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Russia, reported the Akorda press service. Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko, Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov, Kyrgyz Prime Minister…