Kazakhstan’s Economy Grows Nearly 5% in Ten Months
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s economic growth reached 4.9% in January-October, with positive dynamics in the real sector totaling 3.8% and in the service sector – 5.4%, said Minister of National Economy Alibek Kuantyrov at a Nov. 15 government meeting chaired by Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. An increase was observed in…
Kazakh-French Joint Venture to Commence Uranium Mining at South Tortkuduk at Year-End
ASTANA – KATCO, a joint venture of the French Orano Mining and Kazatomprom national atomic company, will start mining uranium at Kazakhstan’s South Tortkuduk site at the end of 2023, Trend.az reported on Nov. 12, citing a source at Orano multinational nuclear fuel cycle company. As the world’s largest uranium producer, Kazakhstan hosts Orano through…
President Urges Law Enforcement Agencies to Strengthen Justice and Order
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with heads of law enforcement agencies on Nov. 15, stressing their massive responsibility for establishing justice and order in society, Akorda press service reported. On Nov. 9 in Astana, former Minister of National Economy Kuandyk Bishimbayev was detained on suspicion of having murdered his wife, Saltanat Nukenova. This high-profile…
Kazakhstan Evacuates 92 Citizens From Gaza Strip
ASTANA – Kazakhstan evacuated 92 citizens and members of their families from the Gaza Strip to Egypt through the Rafah checkpoint on Nov. 15, reported the Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s press service. Kazakh diplomats provided all the necessary consular, legal, and psychological assistance to their compatriots, who are expected to arrive in Cairo soon. After that,…
Exhibition of Polish Photographer Features Kazakhstan’s Beauties in Astana
ASTANA – A personal exhibition of Justyna Całczyńska, a Polish traveler and photographer, was unveiled in Astana, featuring 30 photographs depicting the landscapes and attractions of Kazakhstan, Kazinform reported on Nov. 12. Having visited around 50 countries, Całczyńska lives in Kazakhstan, teaching the Polish language. She traveled across more than half of the country in…
Kazakhstan’s Radmir Khaibullin Wins International Competition for Accordion
ASTANA – Radmir Khaibullin, an 11-year-old accordionist, took the Trophée Mondial de l’Accordéon, securing first place in the Classique category of 12 and under, the competition’s press service announced on Nov. 12. Trophée Mondial de l’Accordéon is a prestigious event for accordion players globally with a history of over 70 years. Since 2020, the competition…
Kazakh FM Attends League of Arab States, Organization of Islamic Cooperation Summit in Riyadh
ASTANA – Kazakhstan fully supports the legitimate rights of Palestinians to self-determination, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu said at a Nov. 11 extraordinary joint summit of the League of Arab States (LAS) and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, reported the Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s press service. Nurtleu affirmed…
China to Host SCO Year of Tourism 2023 Forum Next Week
ASTANA – The Year of Tourism 2023 forum will take place from Nov. 23 to 26 in Ürümqi, the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in China, announced Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Zhang Ming, the SCO’s press service reported on Nov. 11. SCO member states declared 2023 as the Year of Tourism in the…
KIA Starts Building New Full-Cycle Plant in Kazakhstan, Marks First Direct Investment Beyond South Korea
ASTANA – KIA initiated the construction of a new full-cycle plant in Kostanai, marking a historic move with its first direct investment in a joint venture outside South Korea, Kazakh First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar said at a Nov. 11 official launching ceremony, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. The plant is expected to…
Security Council Focuses on Kazakhstan’s Transport and Logistics Capacity
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Security Council addressed the strategic risks of unlocking the transport and logistics potential at a Nov. 10 meeting chaired by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, reported the Akorda press service. Heads of government agencies and national companies provided reports on their work to solve systemic challenges in the transportation sector, including rail, road, sea,…
News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Policy, Visit of Russian President, and More
ASTANA – The Astana Times has picked a selection of articles on Kazakhstan published in international media worldwide. This week’s foreign media digest includes articles on President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s policy, the outcome of the Russian president’s visit to Kazakhstan, and Tokayev’s interview to the Russian media. Kazakhstan’s leader makes neutrality an art President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev…
Kazakh PM Urges Enhanced Regional Integration and Transport Systems at ECO Summit in Tashkent
ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov called for removing administrative barriers and deepening the integration of transport and logistics systems at the 16th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit on Nov. 9 in Tashkent, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. The summit, chaired by President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, was also attended by President of…
Kazakh-Russian Partnership Prioritizes Development of New Logistics Directions Through Central Asia
ASTANA – Kazakh-Russian partnership prioritizes the development of new logistics directions through Central Asia and the capacity enhancement of existing routes to China, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at a plenary session of the 19th Interregional Cooperation Forum, which took place on Nov. 9 in Kostanay, reported the Akorda press service. Via video address to forum…
Kazakh Officers Teach Foreign Students Civilian Protection Principles
ASTANA – Kazakh military instructors teach foreign students the principles of civilian protection through a training course certified by the United Nations (UN), Kazakhstan Peace Operations Center’s (KAZCENT) press service reported on Nov. 6. The course launched at the KAZCENT under the theme Comprehensive Protection of Civilians aims to familiarize students with safeguarding civilians in…
Kazakhstan Reaffirms Readiness to Enhance Cooperation With UNESCO
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is committed to strengthening cooperation with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), State Counselor Erlan Karin said at the General Policy Debate of the 42nd session of the UNESCO General Conference on Nov. 8 in Paris, reported the Akorda press service. Karin, who also serves as the сhairman of…
Kazakhstan Participates in First Ministerial Meeting Between Central Asia and G7 Countries
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko took part in the first ministerial meeting of Central Asia – Group of Seven (G7) countries online on Nov. 8, reported the ministry’s press service. Vassilenko noted the importance of expanding trade ties, increasing the involvement of the G7 economies in the region, and unlocking the potential…
Kazakh Films Take Over Asia Pacific Screen Awards
ASTANA – Three Kazakh films received awards in different nominations at the 16th annual Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) 2023 on the Gold Coast, Australia, the APSA press service announced on Nov. 4. The APSA recognized Askhat Kuchinchirekov’s debut “Bauryna Salu,” as Best Youth Film. The movie delves into the tradition of children being adopted…
Kazakhstan Outlines Its Vision on Regional and Global Issues at World Policy Conference
ASTANA – At the 16th World Policy Conference held from Nov. 3-5 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko outlined Kazakhstan’s approach to addressing regional and global challenges, reported the Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s press service. The conference, themed The International System between Globalization and Disintegration: Which Forces Will Prevail? brought…
Kazakhstan Yields Sufficient Grain to Satisfy Bread and Flour Needs
ASTANA – Despite poor weather conditions, Kazakhstan expects 16 million tons of gross grain harvest this year, which, along with three million tons of transitional reserves, is enough to satisfy the country’s demand for bread and flour, said Agriculture Minister Aidarbek Saparov at a Nov. 7 government meeting chaired by Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov, reported…
Kazakhstan Allocates $1 Million Humanitarian Aid to Palestinian People
ASTANA – In response to the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, Kazakhstan provided $1 million in humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people, Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Aibek Smadiyarov announced at a Nov. 6 briefing. This action follows President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s decision voiced at the 10th summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS). The…
Kazakhstan Puts Efforts to Return Citizens from Gaza Strip As Evacuation Temporarily Suspended
ASTANA – Kazakhstan faced the challenge of returning its citizens from the Gaza Strip, as the evacuation of foreigners and wounded persons through the Rafah checkpoint has been temporarily suspended since Nov. 4, Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Aibek Smadiyarov said at a Nov. 6 briefing. The evacuation of foreign citizens and Palestinians with dual citizenship…
Astana Hosts Fifth Meeting of Kazakhstan-US Enhanced Strategic Partnership Dialogue
ASTANA – The fifth anniversary meeting of Kazakhstan – United States (US) Enhanced Strategic Partnership Dialogue (ESPD) took place in the Kazakh capital on Nov. 6, reported the Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s press service. “Kazakhstan is the only country with the status of the enhanced strategic partner of the US in Central Asia,” reads the statement.…
Kazakhstan’s Anti-Corruption Efforts: Nearly $1.8 Billion Recovered Since 2022
ASTANA – Since 2022, approximately 857 billion tenge ($1.8 billion) worth of property assets and funds have been returned to the budget and entities of the quasi-public sector, said Anti-Corruption Agency Chairman Askhat Zhumagali at a Nov. 6 meeting with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, reported the Akorda press service. Zhumagali stated nearly 1,500 corruption cases were…
Kazakhstan Aims to Preserve and Promote National Tazy Dogs
ASTANA – Kazakhstan embarked on a mission 13 years ago to restore, develop, and breed its purebred national Tazy dogs, leading to the establishment of the Nomad National Hunting Club, which endeavors to promote and consolidate the efforts of its members. The club, an assignee of the public association Federation for the Restoration and Breeding…
Kazakhstan Bolsters Partnership With Turkic Nations
ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who arrived in Astana to participate in the 10th anniversary summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) on Nov. 3, reported the Akorda press service. Tokayev expressed his appreciation for Erdoğan’s personal contribution to the relations between the two…
