President Shows Support to Residents of Flood-Hit Kostanai Region
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with residents of the Kostanai Region and inspected the flooded areas to assess the damage caused by the emergency situation on April 16, reported the Akorda press service. Tokayev thanked everyone for their involvement and concern, emphasizing that people show their unity in such difficult periods. “I came to…
Kazakh Investment Committee Concludes 29 Agreements Worth $973 Million
ASTANA – The Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s Investment Committee concluded 29 contracts worth 436.6 billion tenge (US$973.2 million) with investors from Cyprus, the Netherlands and Russia in the first three months of 2024, said Kazakh Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Aibek Smadiyarov during a press briefing on April 15. According to Smadiyarov, 86 applications for investment preferences were…
Kazakhstan Launches Healthcare Program for Central Asian Students
ASTANA – Kazakhstan Agency of International Development (KazAID) and the Astana Medical University launched Avicenna, a healthcare program for medical students from Central Asian countries, said Kazakh Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Aibek Smadiyarov on April 15. The program, funded by KazAID, includes training courses covering various aspects of medical education, as well as a cultural program…
Foreign Ministry: Kazakhstan Maintains Contact with its Citizens in Iran, Israel
ASTANA – There are 123 Kazakh citizens registered with the Kazakh consulate in Israel and 104 people in Iran, said Kazakh Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Aibek Smadiyarov during a briefing on April 15, reports Tengrinews. “According to unconfirmed reports, nearly 100 Kazakh citizens may also be living in Israel without registration. Also, 174 employees of one…
KazTransOil to Send 120,000 Tons of Oil to Germany in April
ASTANA – KazTransOil national oil transporter plans to deliver 120,000 tons of Kazakh oil to Germany this month, reported the company’s press service on April 15. Between January and March, the volume of Kazakh oil delivered through the trunk oil pipeline system of Transneft towards the Adamova Zastava oil delivery point for further delivery to…
UK Extends Support to Kazakhstan Amid Devastating Floods
ASTANA – British Minister of State (Minister for Europe) in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Nusrat Ghani expressed support for everyone impacted by Kazakhstan’s severe floods. “The ongoing flooding in Kazakhstan has devastated communities across the north and west of the country. My thoughts are with all who have been impacted, especially those who…
Kazakhstan Takes Part in Central Asia – Gulf Cooperation Council Strategic Dialogue Meeting
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Alibek Bakayev took part in the second Ministerial Meeting of the Central Asia – Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Strategic Dialogue on April 15 in Tashkent, reported the ministry’s press service. The ministers from Central Asia and GCC discussed the state and prospects of interregional cooperation, as well as current…
State Will Take Care of Every Citizen, Says Tokayev During Visit to Flood-Affected Region
ASTANA – The next 10 days will be critical for Kazakhstan, which has been grappling with floods since the end of March, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during his meeting with the evacuated people of flood-hit North Kazakhstan Region on April 16, reported the Akorda press service. He assured the public the state would take care…
UN Welcomes Kazakhstan for Passing a Significant Law That Criminalizes Domestic Abuse
ASTANA—The United Nations (UN) expressed appreciation to Kazakhstan on April 15 for enacting legislation to protect victims of domestic violence, reported the UN news service. “This is a significant advancement in eradicating gender-based violence,” said UN Resident Coordinator for Kazakhstan Michaela Friberg-Storey. On April 15, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a law amending penalties…
Tokayev Outlines Priorities for Kazakhstan’s Science, Technology Development
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev set goals for the advancement of science and technology in Kazakhstan during an April 12 meeting of the National Council for Science and Technology, reported the Akorda press service. The event marked the Day of Science Workers. Welcoming the meeting participants, Tokayev drew their attention to the current situation in…
Kazakhstan, Belarus Set to Foster Cooperation
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu and Belarusian Foreign Minister Sergei Aleinik expressed intention to foster cooperation during an April 11 meeting in Minsk, reported the ministry’s press service. The parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of Kazakh-Belarusian ties in the political, trade, economic, cultural and…
Kazakhstan, Georgia to Enhance Cooperation in Trans-Caspian International Transport Route
ASTANA – Chairman of the Georgian Parliament, Shalva Papuashvili, supported the initiative of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the joint development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) during an April 12 meeting, reported the Akorda press service. The President stated that Kazakhstan attaches great importance to the comprehensive strengthening of relations with Georgia, one…
News Digest: Foreign Media on Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, Critical Raw Materials and More
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest covers the European Union-Kazakhstan’s cooperation on critical raw materials, the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, and more. EU expands international cooperation on critical raw materials EU Reporter published an article on April 7 by Political Editor Nick…
Brussels Meeting Focuses on Kazakhstan-EU Trade, Investment Ties
ASTANA – Brussels hosted the seventh meeting of the Kazakhstan-European Union (EU) Committee in trade configuration on April 9, chaired by Kazakh Deputy Minister of Trade and Integration Kairat Torebayev and Acting Director of Directorate E in the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Trade Léon Delvaux, reported the ministry’s press service. The discussion focused on a…
National Bank of Kazakhstan Keeps Base Rate at 14.75%
ASTANA – The monetary policy committee of the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) has decided on April 12 to keep the base rate at 14.75%, announced the bank’s press service. The annual inflation slowed to 9.1% in March, slightly above the forecast trajectory. “As the global grain price trend continues to decline, the external inflationary…
Kazakhstan Evacuates Almost 100,000 People Amid Massive Floods
ASTANA – According to the latest data from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, 99,869 people, including 36,591 children, have been rescued and evacuated since the beginning of the floods. This was announced by Saipash Erasyl, a senior officer of the Civil Defense and Military Units Committee, during an April 12 briefing at the Central Communications…
OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Kazakh Officials Focus on Climate Change, Ecology
ASTANA — The Delegation of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Parliamentary Assembly (PA), headed by the Special Representative on Central Asia Farah Karimi, arrived in Astana to discuss cooperation prospects, climate change and ecology with Kazakh officials and a number of international organizations. During an April 9 meeting with the Chairman…
Kazakh Oil Transporter Maintains Operations Amid Massive Floods
ASTANA — Despite an emergency due to floods in 10 regions of Kazakhstan, the system of main oil pipelines of KazTransOil, the national oil transporter, operates as usual, reported the company’s press service on April 9. “There is no threat of flooding of KazTransOil’s production facilities. Oil transportation to the country’s refineries and export destinations…
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic Seek to Bring Trade Turnover to $2 Billion
ASTANA – Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov expressed the country’s commitment to promote the continued growth of trade and economic cooperation with the Kyrgyz Republic during an April 9 meeting with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov in Bishkek, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. During negotiations with Kyrgyz Prime Minister Akylbek Japarov, the sides discussed…
Int’l Community, Kazakh Business, Cultural Figures Donate Funds to Help Flood Victims
ASTANA – Multinational organizations and local businesses continue contributing funds to help Kazakhstan’s citizens affected by the devastating floods. Kazakhstan’s famous singer Dimash Kudaibergen donated 15 million tenge (US$33,542) to the Demeu Kazakhstan charity fund to help flood victims, reported Kazinform on April 9. Kudaibergen also visited the Anaga Tagzym (Mother Worship in Kazakh) volunteer…
Kazakhstan Evacuates Over 96,000 People Amid Massive Floods
ASTANA – According to the latest data from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, over 96,472 people, including 31,640 children, have been rescued and evacuated since the beginning of the floods. This was announced by Saipash Erasyl, a senior officer of the Civil Defense and Military Units Committee, during an April 10 briefing at the Central…
President Tokayev Congratulates Muslims on Eid al-Fitr
ASTANA — President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated citizens on Oraza Ait (Eid al-Fitr) on April 10, a holiday marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, reported the Akorda press service. “During the holy month of Ramadan, believers pay close attention to universal human values and genuinely strive for spiritual purification, extending a…
Finland’s Officials, Business to Visit Kazakhstan This Week
ASTANA—Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will lead a trade mission to Almaty and Astana from April 9 to 12, the ministry’s press service reported on April 8. Tavio will be accompanied by a delegation of 17 Finnish companies representing industrial sectors important for Finland’s exports. The agenda includes trade promotion, bilateral…
Businesses Make Donations to Help Flood Victims
ASTANA—Kazakhstan has been reeling from flooding for nearly two weeks, and water levels are continuing to rise. The state and volunteers are doing their best to help those affected by the natural disaster. Kazakhstan’s large businesses also made donations to help flood victims following President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s call to do so at an April 1…
Floods in Kazakhstan: 75,982 People Evacuated, Relief Efforts Ongoing
ASTANA – According to the latest data from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, 75,982 people, including 18,681 children, have been rescued and evacuated across the country due to massive floods. This was announced by Saipash Erasyl, a senior officer of the Civil Defense and Military Units Committee, during an April 8 briefing at the Central…
