Kazakhstan Elevates Digital Skills of Central Asian Civil Servants
ASTANA — Kazakhstan Agency for International Development (KazAID) and the Singaporean Foreign Ministry launched the Dostyk Digitalization program to enhance the digital skills of civil servants from Central Asian countries, the agency’s press service reported on April 1. The program, running from April 1 to 5, provides training on digital governance and e-government in English…
Kazakhstan, UAE to Collaborate in Digital Solutions, AI for Financial Sector
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to collaborate on introducing digital solutions and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in Kazakhstan’s financial sector, the National Bank’s press service reported on March 28. These agreements were reached at the meetings of delegates from the National Bank and the Agency for Regulation and Development…
Kazakhstan, Germany to Build International Cargo and Passenger Airport in Zhetisu
ASTANA – The Hansa Consortium of Germany is set to invest in constructing an international cargo and passenger airport at the Khorgos – Eastern Gate special economic zone, the press service of the Zhetisu Region’s administration reported on March 28. The joint Kazakh-German project, valued at 250 billion tenge ($559.2 million) worth of investment, is…
Tokayev, Xi Launch Opening of Year of Kazakhstan Tourism in China
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President Xi Jinping launched the Year of Kazakhstan Tourism in China at the China National Opera House on March 29, reported Kazinform news agency. In a congratulatory letter, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highly assessed notable achievements both countries reached through the constant deepening of mutual political trust. The two countries…
Kazakh FM Bolsters China Ties: Strategic Dialogue, Economic Boost
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu attended the first meeting of the Strategic Dialogue of foreign ministers from both countries and signed the corresponding memorandum on March 29 during the official visit to Beijing, reported the Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s press service. With Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, he reviewed political,…
Astana Hub Presents Successful Women-Led Startups
ASTANA — The Astana Hub International Technopark of IT Startups has witnessed a surge in projects initiated by female entrepreneurs. Nearly 250 women-led companies are registered, 25% of which have successfully expanded their services abroad, the hub’s press service reported on March 7. One standout startup, ZebraEye, founded by Yana Ten, gained attraction at the…
Tokayev and SCO Secretary-General Discuss Ways to Strengthen Organization’s Effectiveness
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev exchanged views with Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Zhang Ming on enhancing the SCO’s effectiveness at a March 28 meeting on the sidelines of the Boao Forum for Asia, reported Akorda. In light of the present geopolitical landscape, President Tokayev underscored Kazakhstan’s significant emphasis on the forthcoming Astana…
Kazakhstan Attaches Great Importance to Cooperation with OECD
ASTANA — Kazakhstan regards cooperation with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) as a giant economic community in which the country plays a fairly important role, especially in the regional dimension, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at a March 28 meeting with OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann, reported Akorda. Tokayev noted Kazakhstan’s participation in OECD…
Kazakhstan Prioritizes Friendship and Cooperation with China
ASTANA – Friendship and cooperation with China are an absolute priority for Kazakhstan, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at a March 28 meeting with Zhao Leji, the chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress in Boao, China, reported Akorda. Acknowledging the significance of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA), Tokayev expressed anticipation for…
Kazakh President Meets with Chairman of Boao Forum for Asia
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Ban Ki-moon, Chairman of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA), eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations, President of the Assembly, and Chair of the Council of the Global Green Growth Institute on March 28 in Boao, China, reported Akorda. Tokayev expressed gratitude to Ban Ki-moon for the invitation…
Google Launches Street View in Kazakhstan
ASTANA—The Kazakh Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation, and Aerospace Industry, in collaboration with Google, launched Street View in Kazakhstan on March 27, reported the ministry’s press service. According to Minister Bagdat Mussin, this big step forward marks a pivotal moment for the country, enhancing navigation, boosting tourism, and offering virtual tours of Kazakhstan’s picturesque landscapes…
Kazakhstan and Italy’s ENI Review Collaboration in Energy Sector
ASTANA – Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov and Upstream Director of the Italian company ENI Luca Vignati reviewed ongoing joint work at the Karachaganak and Kashagan fields and explored opportunities for launching new projects in renewable energy sources at a meeting on March 27, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. Today, Kazakhstan continues the process of…
Kazakhstan’s Tourism Year Kicks Off in China with Investment Forum
ASTANA – The Year of Kazakhstan Tourism in China commenced with the Kazakh-Chinese tourism and investment forum on March 28 in Beijing, reported the Tourism and Sports Ministry’s press service. Minister Yermek Marzhikpayev underscored the Year’s role in fortifying the friendly relations between the two countries and expressed optimism that the dialogue would give new…
Kazakhstan Secures 31 Licenses for Paris Olympics
ASTANA — Kazakhstan has secured 31 licenses across 11 sports for the 2024 Olympics in Paris to be held on July 26 – Aug.11, the Tourism and Sports Ministry’s press office reported on March 26. These sports include men’s and women’s boxing, shooting, archery, fencing, road cycling, modern pentathlon, taekwondo, Greco-Roman wrestling, freestyle wrestling, artistic…
Kazakhstan Participates in First Nuclear Energy Summit
ASTANA – Kazakh Ambassador to Belgium Margulan Baimukhan and Chairman of Kazatomprom national atomic company Meirzhan Yussupov participated in the inaugural Nuclear Energy Summit on March 21 in Brussels, reported the Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s press service. The summit aimed to highlight the pivotal role of nuclear energy in addressing global challenges such as climate change,…
Kazakhstan Champions Global Peace at Inter-Parliamentary Assembly
ASTANA – Yerlan Koshanov, chairman of the Mazhilis, a lower house of the Kazakh Parliament, emphasized Kazakhstan’s significant role in promoting peace and sustainable development globally during the 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) on March 25 in Geneva, reported the Mazhilis’ press service. Addressing the assembly, which brought together delegates from 150 member…
Kazakhstan, Qatar Start Implement Investment Projects Worth $17.6 Billion
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Qatar are on the verge of implementing large-scale and strategically important investment projects worth an unprecedented amount of $17.6 billion, Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov announced at a 21 March meeting with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Doha, reported the Prime Minister’s press…
Economic Growth Fuels Surge in Cargo Transportation Across Central Asia
ASTANA – The economic development of Central Asian countries has led to a significant uptick in cargo transportation, fueled by various factors, Kazinform reported on March 13 in an article about logistics progress in the region. Factors driving economic development According to experts, investments in infrastructure, such as the construction or modernization of roads, railways,…
President Tokayev Congratulates Kazakh People on Nauryz Holiday
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Kazakh citizens on the Nauryz holiday at a grand event on Astana Square during his working visit to Almaty on March 21, reported the Akorda press service. “Our ancestors celebrated Nauryz as the beginning of the year. Today Nauryz has become a national holiday, anticipated and celebrated by everyone,…
Astana Hub Presents Innovative Startups Promoting Kazakh Culture and Language
ASTANA — In celebration of the Nauryz holiday, the Astana Hub International Technopark of IT Startups presented innovative projects implemented by its participants to promote national culture and advance the state language on March 20. Startups range from educational platforms and mobile applications to multimedia projects based on national traditions and fairy tales. They also…
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Collaborate on Water Consumption Monitoring
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have agreed to install meters that will measure the exact volume of water consumed by both countries, the Kazakh Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation reported on March 19. Under this agreement, Kazakhstan will install meters on Uzbekistan’s territory, and vice versa, with online data exchange. It holds significance for…
State Counselor Calls for Action to Combat Social Vices
ASTANA — State Counselor Erlan Karin, in a recent post on March 19 via Telegram, said coordinated efforts from government agencies and active involvement of all segments of society are necessary to effectively address the social vices highlighted by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the National Kurultai. The President urged a national struggle against five social…
Kazakhstan Leads Regional Venture Financing Growth
ASTANA — Kazakhstan has emerged as the leader in the Central Asia and Caucasus region in venture financing volumes and development rates, according to a recent large-scale study published on March 14 by RISE Research, EA Group Holding, BGlobal Ventures, Crunchbase, the Kazakh Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry, and KPMG Central Asia…
Kazakhstan to Expand Exports to Uzbekistan by Nearly $500 Million
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is ready to expand export supplies to Uzbekistan across 255 items worth approximately $500 million, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov said at a March 15 meeting with Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov in Tashkent, reported the Kazakh Prime Minister’s press office. During his working visit to the capital, Bektenov was received by President…
President Prioritizes Country’s Wellbeing, Officials Say
ASTANA—President Kassym–Jomart Tokayev pays close attention to economic growth, improving the quality of citizens’ lives, and integrated regional development, as confirmed in his address at the National Kurultai in Atyrau, State Counselor Erlan Karin wrote on March 16 in his Telegram channel. Karin said Kazakhstan’s positioning in the global competitiveness race lies in the effective…
