Kazakhstan, Germany Engage in Productive Political Consultations, Coordinate Positions on Bilateral, International Issues
ASTANA – Foreign ministries of Kazakhstan and Germany held political consultations on March 28 in Berlin to strengthen bilateral ties and coordinate positions on priority issues on the bilateral, regional, and international agendas, reported the Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s press service. Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko and German Federal Foreign Ministry’s Director for Eastern Europe,…
Kazakh Authorities Launch Major Research Initiatives to Preserve Historical Monument in Turkistan Region
ASTANA – The government announced plans to initiate the research program on identifying factors that impact the historical monument of the tomb of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, located in Turkistan during a March 28 meeting, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. The Ministry of Culture and Sport will coordinate and carry out the program until the…
Kazakhstan to Focus on Social Justice and People’s Well-Being, Says State Counselor
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev set important priorities for the new Parliament, focusing on social justice and outlining state support measures for nearly all major social strata, State Counselor Erlan Karin said on his Telegram channel following the first session of the Kazakh Parliament of the eighth convocation on March 29. According to Karin, the…
IAEA Mission to Review Kazakhstan’s Nuclear Power Infrastructure
ASTANA – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) experts have started an Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR) mission on March 28 to help prepare a comprehensive report on the country’s nuclear power infrastructure, reported the Kazakh Energy Ministry’s press service. The mission, which goes through March 31, will assess the state of Kazakhstan’s nuclear energy infrastructure as…
Kazakhstan, China to Bolster Economic Ties, Sign Commercial Agreements Worth $565 Million
ASTANA – Kazakh and Chinese business leaders agreed to bolster bilateral economic relations, signing 16 documents, including five commercial agreements worth $565.4 million in construction, energy, mining, agriculture, food industry, engineering, tourism, investment, and other sectors at a March 28 cross-border cooperation dialogue in Almaty, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. The forum was held…
Kazakhstan Boosts Exports and Advances Foreign Trade Amid Geopolitical Tensions
ASTANA – Kazakhstan increased its export supplies to nearly $84.4 billion in 2022, turning the global geopolitical crisis into an advantage, according to a March 27 review published on ranking.kz analytical website. Last year, Kazakhstan had a record-high foreign trade turnover of $134.4 billion. Exports, in monetary terms, increased by 40 percent for the first…
CEC Reaffirms Its Commitment to Transparent Cooperation with ODIHR
ASTANA – The Central Election Commission of Kazakhstan reaffirmed its intention to pursue an open and constructive dialogue with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE/ODIHR), said CEC Chairman Nurlan Abdirov at a meeting with Eoghan Murphy, the head of the ODIHR election observation mission on…
Intergovernmental Commission Considers Support Measures for Ethnic Germans in Kazakhstan
ASTANA – A сommuniqué outlining further bilateral government measures to support the ethnic German diaspora in Kazakhstan was signed in Berlin during the 19th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on ethnic Germans living in Kazakhstan, reported the Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s press service on March 28. The meeting of the commission, which aims to support 226,000…
Central Election Commission Registers Newly Elected Mazhilis Deputies
ASTANA – Central Election Commission (CEC) registered newly elected deputies of the Mazhilis, a lower chamber of the Kazakh Parliament, at a March 28 session, a day after it announced the final results of the March 19 election to the Mazhilis and maslikhats, local representative bodies. The CEC congratulated newly elected deputies, issuing identity cards…
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Provides $150 million to Kazakhstan to Promote Green Investment
ASTANA – The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched a $150 million Kazakhstan Green Economy Financing Facility II (GEFF Kazakhstan II) on March 27 to help businesses and households adopt environmentally friendly practices, reported the EBRD’s press service. Financial institutions under the GEFF Kazakhstan II program will receive funds for on-lending to…
Kazakh President to Deliver Address at First Session of Parliament Tomorrow
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will deliver an address at the opening of the first session of the Kazakh Parliament of the eighth convocation on March 29, the Akorda press service reported. The President’s address will be broadcasted live at 10 a.m. Astana time on national TV channels and social media. Heads of state bodies,…
Kazakhstan Creates G4 City Special Economic Zone Intended to Attract $8 Billion in Investment
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has created the G4 City special economic zone (SEZ) in the Almaty Region, seeking to attract nearly 3.7 trillion tenge ($8.1 billion) of investments through 2048, reported the Prime Minister’s press service on March 17. The new economic zone with an area of 30,000 hectares is expected to provide favorable conditions for…
Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan Increase Flight Frequency on Astana-Baku Route
ASTANA – Kazakh low-cost carrier Fly Arystan is set to launch Astana-Baku passenger flights from June 2, the Kazakh Civil Aviation Committee reported on March 16. Flights will be operated twice a week on Mondays and Fridays on Airbus-A320 aircraft. The air carrier also operates flights on the Aktau-Baku route. Kazakh national air carrier Air…
Kazakh Parliament of Eighth Convocation to Convene First Session on March 29
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree on March 27 to convene the first session of the Kazakh Parliament of the eighth convocation at 10 a.m. Astana time on March 29, reported the Akorda press service. The decree shall enter into force from the date of signing. The Central Election Commission (CEC) announced the…
Astana to Host Next Session of Assembly of People of Kazakhstan in April
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree on March 27 to convene the 32nd session of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan (APK) on April 26-27 at the capital’s Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, reported the Akorda press service. The theme of the upcoming session is Just and Fair Kazakhstan: Unity, Stability,…
Kazakhstan Beats Denmark in EURO 2024 Qualifying
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national football team sensationally beat Denmark 3-2 in the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying match at home on March 26. The Danes led 2:0 at half time. But goals in the final 17 minutes from Bakhtiyar Zaynutdinov, Askhat Tagybergen, and Abat Aimbetov completed a stunning comeback victory. The Kazakh national team will next…
Six Parties Elected to Parliament, According to Final Results of Central Election Commission
ASTANA – Six parties were elected to the Mazhilis, the lower chamber of the Kazakh Parliament, on March 19, out of seven parties that participated in the election, according to the final results announced by the Central Election Commission (CEC) at a March 27 meeting. These six parties received enough votes to pass the required…
Eight Kazakh Universities Enter 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject
ASTANA – Eight Kazakh universities in 40 disciplines entered the 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject, published on March 22 by QS Quacquarelli Symonds, the world’s largest international higher education network based in the United Kingdom, announced the Kazakh Ministry of Science and Higher Education. The QS World University Rankings by Subject cover 54…
Archaeologists Restore Baikara Temple in North Kazakhstan Region
ASTANA – A restored 7.5-meter-high Scythian-Saka era Baikara mound is set to become a new tourist attraction in the Shal akyn district in northern Kazakhstan, Director of the Center for the Protection and Use of Historical and Cultural Heritage Rakhat Mambetalinov said, as reported by Kazinform on March 22. “We want everyone to have a…
Dimash Kudaibergen Releases New Song “Together”
ASTANA – Kazakh famous singer Dimash Kudaibergen released a new song, “Together,” on March 22, calling it a message of love and hope for the current challenging times on his Instagram page. Kudaibergen first performed the song written by his brother Mansur Kudaibergen at a concert in Almaty. He also shared that the soon-to-be-released music…
Kazakhstan on its Way to Oil Supply Diversification
ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to diversify its oil supplies and work out alternative routes for delivery of goods in line with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s instructions outlined at a meeting with the government, relevant ministries, departments, and national companies involved in developing the country’s transport and transit potential. In a recent interview with Zakon.kz, Lidiya Parkhomchik,…
Nauryz Is Reflection of New Kazakhstan, Says President Tokayev
ASTANA – The Nauryz holiday has marked a new political milestone in the development of Kazakhstan, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev while attending events celebrating the occasion, the Akorda press service reported on March 21. Speaking at a public event, the President noted the large-scale political modernization that has been ongoing since last year. The idea…
Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan Receives Air Transport Award in Canada
ASTANA – The Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan received the Air Transport News (ATN) Corporate Award, recognizing the transition to new civil aviation management, at the Global Connectivity Challenges Air Transport Symposium in Montreal, Canada, the country’s Civil Aviation Committee announced on March 20. “The Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan and the Civil Aviation Committee will continue…
Kazakhstan and UN Mark 31 Years of Partnership
Kazakhstan became a member of the United Nations on March 2, 1992. In 31 years, Kazakhstan has gone from joining the organization to chairing a session of the General Assembly. Over these decades, Kazakhstan has contributed to many aspects of the UN’s work across the globe. In this article, we look back at some of…
Kazakhstan Can Preserve Aral Sea Ecosystem Stability with Support of International Partners, Expert Says
ASTANA – Last month, Italian capital Rome hosted the seventh EU–Central Asia High-Level Conference, which Kazakhstan chaired. One of the areas of cooperation between the EU and Central Asia is addressing the Aral Sea crisis. Bolat Bekniyaz, director of the Executive Board of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea, discussed the lake’s ecosystem…
