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.…
Kazakhstan Increases Uranium Shipments via Trans-Caspian International Transport Route
ASTANA – The volume of Kazakhstan’s uranium transportation via the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) increased by 4.5% in 2023 compared to the previous year, according to the Energy Ministry’s report on the implementation of the concept for the development of the fuel and energy sector for 2023, published on May 2. Starting in 2018,…
Kazakhstan, China Set to Advance Bilateral Cooperation
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi met on May 20 to address prospects for strengthening bilateral cooperation, reported the Akorda press service. During the meeting, Tokayev underscored China’s critical role in global diplomacy. According to him, Chinese initiatives shape the global agenda and significantly contribute to maintaining…
Kazakhstan, Türkiye Seek to Enhance Strategic Partnership
ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Chair of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye Numan Kurtulmuş discussed strengthening the expanded strategic partnership during a May 20 meeting, reported the Akorda press service. The President expressed great appreciation for the possibilities of parliamentary diplomacy and noted the significance of Kurtulmuş’s visit. “Today’s meeting is…
US Under Secretary of State Uzra Zeya Visits Kazakhstan
ASTANA – The U.S. Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya arrived in Astana to co-chair the third annual United States-Kazakhstan High-Level Dialogue (HLD) on Human Rights and Democratic Reforms on May 20 to underscore partnership and support for Kazakhstan’s domestic reforms, reported the U.S. Department of State’s press…
President Tokayev Expresses Condolences Over Death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed condolences over Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s death on May 20 after his helicopter crashed in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province, reported the Akorda press service. On behalf of the people of Kazakhstan and himself, Tokayev sent condolences to the Supreme Leader of Iran Ali Khamenei, the Vice President of Iran…
