President Tokayev Outlines AIFC’s Key Role in Region’s Development
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted the critical role of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) in attracting green funding for the region and developing the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) during a May 2 meeting with AIFC Governor Renat Bekturov, reported the Akorda press service. Tokayev said that more than 60% of green bonds…
Kazakhstan Prioritizes Development of Special Economic, Industrial Zones
ASTANA – Kazakhstan intends to allocate more than 70 billion tenge (US$157.7 million) to construct missing infrastructure at the special economic (SEZ) and industrial zone (IZ) sites, said Kazakh Minister of Industry and Construction Kanat Sharlapayev at an April 29 meeting in the Mazhilis, the lower house of the Kazakh Parliament, reported the Mazhilis’ press…
Shymkent to Launch New Agriculture Production Facilities
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin visited Shymkent on May 1 to take a closer look at the progress of construction and the work of existing large production and agricultural facilities, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. A 5-hectare multifunctional warehouse complex, estimated to cost 10.2 billion tenge (US$23.1 million), is being built…
Kazakhstan to Boost Investments in Rare Earth Metals Production
ASTANA – Kazakhstan intends to increase investments in the production of rare and rare earth metals, said Kazakh Minister of Industry and Construction Kanat Sharlapayev at an April 29 meeting in the Mazhilis, the lower house of the Kazakh Parliament, reported Mazhilis’ press service. “The Comprehensive Plan for the Development of the Rare and Rare…
Kazakh Business Leaders to Assist State in Eliminating Flood Aftermath
ASTANA – Leaders of Kazakhstan’s major businesses announced their readiness to assist the state in eliminating the consequences of floods in the Kostanai Region during an April 30 meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. ERG, Allur Group, and RG Brands allocate millions for reconstruction in Kostanai region The…
Kazakhstan at Arab-Central Asian Forum: Strengthening Interregional Cooperation
ASTANA – Kazakh delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Alibek Bakayev took part in the third session of the Arab Economy and Cooperation Forum with Central Asian states and Azerbaijan, organized by the League of Arab States (LAS) on April 30 in Doha to explore promising areas for cooperation, reported the ministry’s press service. Bakayev…
Kazakhstan Establishes National Hydrogeological Service to Boost Water Resource Management
ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov signed a government resolution to create the Kazhydrogeology national hydrogeological service on April 30, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. The new service is expected to thoroughly inventory hydrogeological water intake wells, deposits, and groundwater areas. Consequently, a comprehensive database covering more than 4,300 explored groundwater areas and…
Floods in Kazakhstan: Protection Efforts in Atyrau Region, Humanitarian Relief, Donations
ASTANA – During an April 29 meeting, Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov assigned the Atyrau Region’s administration to protect the city and surrounding settlements from approaching flood waters, as the Zhaiyk River water level is rising every day, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. Bektenov instructed the work to be arranged akin to that in…
Kazakh, Tajik Governments Ready to Strengthen Strategic Partnership
ASTANA — Kazakh and Tajik officials reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining the high dynamics of the strategic partnership in all areas and outlined prospects for trade and economic cooperation during Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov’s official visit to Tajikistan on April 30, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. Bektenov’s visit program to Dushanbe included meetings…
Kazakh Commission Approves Return of Illegally Acquired Assets
ASTANA — The Kazakh Commission on the Return of illegally acquired assets approved Agreements on the voluntary return of illegally acquired assets worth over 40 billion tenge (US$ 90.5 million) to the state. This was announced at an April 29 meeting chaired by Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. In…
Kazakhstan, Singapore Committed to Expand Collaboration
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Speaker of Singaporean Parliament Seah Kian Peng expressed a commitment to expanding bilateral ties between the states during an April 30 meeting, reported the Akorda press service. The sides underlined prospects for economic and investment cooperation. “We are reliable, time-tested partners. We have made great progress in fortifying our…
Nationwide Telemarathon to Address Aftermath of Massive Floods
ASTANA – Ten national TV channels will broadcast live a nationwide telemarathon dubbed “Biz Birgemiz” (“We are together” in Kazakh) at 5 p.m. Astana time on April 30 ahead of the Day of Unity, reported the Khabar TV channel. It will be live-streamed on the official websites of TV channels, Facebook and YouTube pages, as…
Islamic Development Bank Sets to Finance Water Projects in Kazakhstan
ASTANA – The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) will provide grants and financing for implementing water projects in Kazakhstan. Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and National Economy Minister Nurlan Baibazarov and IDB Group Chair Muhammad Al Jasser in Saudi Arabia reached the relevant agreement on April 29, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. IDB will invest in…
Kazakhstan, China to Launch Xian-Almaty Passenger Train
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and China agreed to launch an international tourist passenger train from Xian to Almaty, reported Kazakhstan Temir Zholy’s (KTZ) press service on April 29. According to KTZ, the management of the national railway company and Passenger Transportation JSC discussed relevant topics with the Xian administration during a working meeting. “The tourist train…
Kazakhstan Continues Compensating Losses to Flood-Affected Population
ASTANA — The Kazakh government compensated 12,642 families affected by devastating floods, the Prime Minister’s press service reported on April 26. To date, 21,658 applications have been accepted from residents of the affected regions. More than 645 million tenge (US$1.5 million) was allocated for repair work in 468 houses. Forty-nine families received houses and apartments…
Kazakhstan, China Set to Strengthen Allied Relations
ASTANA — The Kazakh and Chinese Foreign Ministries will strengthen and expand their partnership in all areas. This was stated at an April 25 meeting between Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu and Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Sun Weidong, reported the ministry’s press service. During the meeting, the sides discussed…
News Digest: Foreign Media on UK Foreign Secretary’s Visit to Kazakhstan, Chinese-Kazakh Ties and More
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest covers the U.K. Foreign Secretary David Cameron’ visit to Kazakhstan, Chinese-Kazakh ties and more. Kazakhstan, United Kingdom sign strategic partnership and cooperation agreement Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister, Murat Nurtleu, and his British counterpart, David Cameron, signed a…
Kazakh President Appoints New Ombudsperson for Protection of Entrepreneurs’ Rights
ASTANA — On April 25, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev appointed Kanat Nurov as the Ombudsperson for the Protection of Entrepreneurs’ Rights, reported the Akorda press service. The main functions of the Ombudsperson for the Protection of Entrepreneurs’ Rights include representing, ensuring, protecting the rights and legitimate interests of entrepreneurs and considering their appeals. Born in 1967,…
Kazakhstan, China Committed to Enhance Ties, Achieve Greater Results
ASTANA — Kazakhstan and China expressed their commitment to enhance bilateral relations and achieve greater results, as a delegation of Mazhilis, the lower house of the Kazakh Parliament, led by Chairman Yerlan Koshanov, arrived on an official visit to China on April 25, reported the Mazhilis press service. In Beijing, the deputies met with the…
President Tokayev Expresses Appreciation for China’s Efforts to Strengthen Cooperation
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed appreciation for Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun’s contribution to strengthening good neighborliness, friendship, and mutually beneficial cooperation during an April 25 meeting, reported the Akorda press service. According to Tokayev, Kazakhstan and China share views on the main topics of regional and international security. The President emphasized that both…
Kazakh and Turkish Business Leaders Ink 10 Commercial Agreements at Ankara Forum
ASTANA – Kazakh and Turkish business leaders signed ten commercial documents worth over $180 million at an April 25 business forum in Ankara, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. These include a memorandum on the export of finished products, agreements on the construction of a logistics hub, plants for the production of soda ash, irrigation…
Kazakhstan, Türkiye Set to Broaden Cooperation
ASTANA — Kazakhstan and Türkiye intend to explore new prospects for cooperation in various areas, increase trade volumes and facilitate investment during Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov’s visit to Ankara on April 25, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. Notably, both countries focus on joint projects in the deep processing of grain, coal chemistry, the oil…
President Tokayev, UK’s Cameron Pledge Enhanced Bilateral Cooperation
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom David Cameron on April 24, reported the Akorda press service. Welcoming Cameron, Tokayev noted the importance of his visit to Kazakhstan in terms of giving an additional impetus to the development of bilateral relations. …
Floods in Kazakhstan: Compensation, Humanitarian Aid to Victims
ASTANA — Based on the assessment of 30% of the houses affected by floods, the estimated damage reaches 200 billion tenge (US$452.8 million), said Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev, reported inbusiness.kz on April 24. According to him, nearly 11,000 families have already received a payment worth 100 monthly calculation index (MCI), equivalent to 3,692 tenge…
World Nomad Games: Hungary Hosts Qualifying Competitions
ASTANA – Hungarian Association of Köbere (Kokpar) and Traditional Sports held qualifying competitions in Albertirsa for participation in the fifth World Nomad Games, which will take place on Sept. 8-14 in Astana, reported the Kazakh Foreign Ministry on April 23. The event participants emphasized the importance of preserving the cultural heritage of traditional games, which…
