France, Kazakhstan Forge Stronger Ties as Presidents Meet in Paris
ASTANA – French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Paris on Nov. 5, marking a pivotal step in the evolving strategic partnership between France and Kazakhstan, reported Akorda. During an expanded-format meeting, Tokayev expressed confidence that the discussions and the Joint Statement being adopted would elevate bilateral relations to a strengthened strategic…
Paris Unveils Exhibition of Great Steppe Artifacts
ASTANA – The Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts in Paris opened the “Kazakhstan: Treasures of the Great Steppe” exhibition on Nov. 5, showcasing artifacts covering nearly four millennia of the cultural phenomenon of the Great Steppe in world history, reported the Kazakh Culture and Information Ministry’s press service. The exhibition features 35 rare artifacts…
Kazakhstan Expands Trade Ties at China International Import Expo
ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov took part in the opening of the seventh China International Import Expo on Nov. 5 in Shanghai to expand trade and economic ties with foreign partners and introduce Kazakh products to global markets, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. Bektenov emphasized the need for stronger international partnerships in…
Kazakhstan, France Strengthen Ties with 24 New Agreements at Business Council Meeting
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and France signed 12 interdepartmental agreements and 12 commercial contracts valued at $2.2 billion at the 13th meeting of the Kazakh-French Business Council on Nov. 4 in Paris, reported the Kazakh Invest National Company’s press service. Gabidulla Ospankulov, the chairman of the Investment Committee of the Kazakh Foreign Ministry, noted that the…
Kazakhstan, South Korea Strengthen Strategic Partnership
ASTANA – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol emphasized the importance of enhancing multifaceted cooperation with Kazakhstan to strengthen strategic partnership at a Nov. 4 meeting with Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu, who made an official visit to the Republic of Korea. According to the Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s press service, Nurtleu…
Central Asia – Republic of Korea Cooperation Forum Boosts Trade, Energy, and Tech
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu participated in the 17th Central Asia – Republic of Korea Cooperation Forum on Nov. 4 in Seoul, focusing on transport and logistics, energy, digital transformation, and environmental issues. In a press statement released by the Kazakh Foreign Ministry, Nurtleu highlighted Kazakhstan’s development of the…
Kazakhstan Introduces Neo Nomad Visa for Foreign Travelers
ASTANA – Kazakhstan introduced the Neo Nomad Visa on Nov. 1 for foreign tourists who work remotely while traveling across countries, reported the Tourism and Sports Ministry’s press service. This new type of visa is designed for tourists working remotely in fields such as programming, marketing, finance, consulting, design and e-commerce. It allows foreign nationals…
UN Appoints Stephen O’Malley as Interim Resident Coordinator for Kazakhstan
ASTANA – The UN appointed Stephen O’Malley as the interim Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan on Nov. 1, reported the UN’s press service in Kazakhstan. With over 25 years of experience in development and humanitarian work, O’Malley affirmed the UN’s commitment to deepening its partnership with Kazakhstan. “I am honored to take on this role as…
Kazakh PM Bolsters Partnerships in Railway, Medical Equipment, and Agriculture
ASTANA – Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held meetings on Nov. 1 with key leaders in railway engineering, medical technology, and agriculture to discuss investment and localization opportunities in Kazakhstan, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. Railway engineering With Andrew DeLeone, the President of Alstom’s Africa, Middle East, and Central Asia Region, Bektenov focused on expanding…
Eastern Kazakhstan Calls for Nationwide Expansion of Equine-Assisted Therapy
ASTANA – An equestrian school near Oskemen in the East Kazakhstan Region has established a heated arena for year-round hippotherapy, or equine-assisted therapy, for children with disabilities. Now regional authorities set the task to extend access to these therapeutic services across Kazakhstan, said Olga Kuzovleva, a member of the expert group on disability support, Kazinform…
Kazakhstan, UN Focus on Preventive Measures to Combat Domestic Violence
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the UN prioritized strengthening preventive measures to eradicate violence against women and children at an event titled Force of Change: The Role of Civil Society in Criminalizing Domestic Violence in Kazakhstan, held on Oct. 23 at the UN Headquarters in New York, reported the Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s press service. Renowned Kazakh…
Kazakhstan’s Mechanical Engineering Sector Doubles Investments
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s mechanical engineering sector attracted approximately 108.2 billion tenge (US$221.1 million) in investments in the first nine months of 2024, which is 2.2 times more than the same period last year, as was reported during an Oct. 29 government meeting chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov. According to the Prime Minister’s press service,…
Kazakhstan Showcases Investment Potential at First Finance Forum in New York
ASTANA – Citigroup’s headquarters in New York City hosted the first Kazakhstan Finance Day forum on Oct. 28 to attract new investment to Kazakhstan as a promising economic destination, reported the Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s press service. The forum highlighted Kazakhstan’s economic growth, potential, and investment opportunities. It covered the country’s macroeconomic overview, financial market trends,…
Kazakhstan Expands Energy Cooperation with South Korea
ASTANA – South Korea’s major energy companies and government agencies expressed their readiness to provide support in building a nuclear power plant (NPP) following the recent referendum at a meeting with a Kazakh delegation led by Energy Minister Almassadam Satkaliyev during his official visit on Oct. 22-25. According to the ministry’s press service, Satkaliyev spoke with…
Kazakh Metamodernism Artist to Open Personal Exhibition in Almaty This Friday
ASTANA – The Abilkhan Kasteyev State Art Museum in Almaty will open a personal exhibition of metamodernism artist Aruhan (Gaukhar Bissengaliyeva), titled From Steppe to the City, on Nov. 1, reported the museum’s press service. With this exposition, Aruhan became the first Kazakh artist to participate in the United Kingdom’s Wetherby Art Festival this month,…
Kazakhstan-Mongolia Trade Hits Nearly $84 Million Ahead of Tokayev’s Visit
ASTANA – Trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Mongolia reached $83.9 million in January-August 2024, Kazinform reported on Oct. 28, citing the Kazakh Ministry of Trade and Integration, ahead of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s state visit to Mongolia. According to Aidar Amrebayev, the Center for Political Studies director at the Institute of Philosophy, Political Science and Religious…
Silicon Valley Conference Highlights Central Eurasia’s Tech Potential
ASTANA – Billion-dollar tech companies with global market reach will emerge from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Azerbaijan, Türkiye, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Georgia in the next 10-15 years, said organizers of the Central Eurasia at Silicon Valley conference on Oct. 25 in San Francisco, the United States. As stated by the Silkroad Innovation Hub’s…
Kazakh President Takes Part in BRICS Summit
ASTANA – BRICS is becoming a global center of international attraction, generating practical interest from many countries, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during the BRICS plenary session in an outreach/BRICS Plus format in Kazan on Oct. 24, according to Akorda. BRICS, originally an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, was established as an…
Kazakh Citizens Have Visa-Free Access to 41 Countries
ASTANA – Kazakh citizens have visa-free access to 41 countries, according to the Global Passport Power Rank, which placed Kazakhstan in 54th place among 199 countries, with a mobility score of 94. As stated by Kazinform, China holds a similar position, while Russia, with a stronger freedom of movement indicator of 127, is ranked 40th…
Citi Celebrates 30th Anniversary in Kazakhstan
ASTANA – A delegation of senior Citi officials, led by Omar Hafeez, the Citi’s CEO and Banking Head for Sub-Cluster North Africa, Levant, and Central Asia, marked the bank’s 30th anniversary in Kazakhstan with a visit to the local Citi team in Almaty on Oct. 18, reported the Citi’s press service. Citi, one of the…
Chinese Companies Expand Presence in Kazakhstan
ASTANA – Chairman of Kazakh Invest National Company Yerzhan Yelekeyev met with representatives of large Chinese companies to expand investment cooperation during his working visit to China on Oct. 22, reported the Kazakh Invest’s press service. At a meeting with Fufeng Group Chairman Li Xuechun, Yelekeyev reviewed the progress of a project to build a…
French Development Agency Group Launches Operations in Kazakhstan
ASTANA – The Mazhilis, a lower house of the Kazakh Parliament, ratified an agreement between the Kazakh and French governments on Oct. 23, enabling the French Development Agency (AFD) Group to begin operations in Kazakhstan, reported the Mazhilis press service. This agreement was reached following French President Emmanuel Macron’s official visit to Kazakhstan on Nov.…
Kazakhstan Launches In-Depth Course on Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
ASTANA – In collaboration with the Kazakh Ministry of Science and Higher Education, Binance Kazakhstan, a leading provider in the cryptocurrency and blockchain infrastructure space, will conduct webinars for students from more than 100 universities nationwide as part of the course launched on Oct. 22. According to Binance’s press service, this course aims to provide…
Kazakhstan Opens Longest Bridge in Eastern Region
ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov participated in the opening ceremony of the country’s longest bridge across the Bukhtarma Reservoir in the East Kazakhstan Region on Oct. 21, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. The 1,316-meter two-lane bridge, capable of handling up to 80,000 cars daily, connects six districts and includes 18 kilometers of…
Kazakhstan and EU Strengthen Ties Through ESG Principles at Berlin Eurasian Club
ASTANA – The Berlin Eurasian Club (BEC) held its 41st meeting on Oct. 17 in Brussels, focusing on the adherence to ESG (environmental, social and governance) principles in economic cooperation between Kazakhstan, the European Union and Germany, reported the Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s press service. Kazakhstan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko highlighted the key outcomes of…
