Saken Seifullin: Resonant Advocate for Kazakhstan’s Quest for Self-Governance
ASTANA – Saken Seifullin, the founder of modern Kazakh literature, renowned poet, writer and politician, was among those who advocated for the establishment of a republic as a form of self-governance. Born on Oct. 15, 1894, in the Ortau village in the Akmola district, his parents nurtured Seifullin’s passion for poetry and music from an…
President Tokayev Reiterates Kazakhstan’s Support for WHO
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is committed to supporting the World Health Organization (WHO) activities, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at an Oct. 23 meeting with WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and WHO Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge, reported the Akorda press service. Tokayev reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s dedication to ongoing cooperation with WHO, highlighting the country’s efforts to…
Kazakhstan’s Tennis Players Take Over ATP 200
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s tennis player Alexander Bublik defeated France’s Arthur Fils with a 6-4, 6-4 victory, securing his third ATP Tour title at the European Open in Antwerp on Oct. 22, reported the Kazakhstan Tennis Federation’s press service. Bublik, currently ranked 36th in the ATP rankings, outplayed Fils, who holds the 38th spot, clinching his…
Katon-Karagai Enters Green Destinations Top 100 Stories List 2023
ASTANA – The Green Destinations Top 100 Stories list included the Katon-Karagai State National Natural Park this year, the first location from Kazakhstan to enter the tally, according to the ninth edition published on Oct. 9. The annual competition organized by Green Destinations saw 165 registrations, with 128 stories submitted this year. The edition has…
Almaty Aport Apples to Gain International Recognition as Kazakh Brand
ASTANA – The Almaty Region Apple Growers Association (ARAGA) is preparing the necessary paperwork to secure international geographical indication registration for Almaty Aport apples as a unique Kazakh brand, Silk Way TV reported on Oct. 18. As stated by Sholpan Abdreyeva, the director of the intellectual property rights department at the Kazakh Justice Ministry, the…
Kazakhstan, EU Show Robust Political Commitment to Enhance Cooperation
ASTANA – Amid unprecedented geopolitical tensions, Kazakhstan and the European Union (EU) show solid political will to intensify their cooperation, Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko said at the 38th meeting of the Berlin Eurasian Club (BEC) on Oct. 19 in Brussels, reported the ministry’s press service. Vassilenko assured the EU business community they could…
EU Welcomes Kazakhstan’s Ambition to Become Transport and Logistics Hub
ASTANA – The European Union (EU) supports Kazakhstan’s aspiration to become a transportation and logistics hub, Hors Classe Adviser of the European Commission Henrik Hololei said at an Oct. 19 meeting with Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Nazira Nurbayeva, reported the ministry’s press service. According to Hololei, the EU offers participation in infrastructure projects and the…
Kazakhstan to Reduce Grain Export Supplies
ASTANA – Kazakhstan will reduce grain exports without affecting the domestic market, Vice Minister of Agriculture Azat Sultanov said on the sidelines of the KazAgro/KazFarm international exhibition on Oct. 19, reported Kazinform. According to Sultanov, Kazakhstan plans to export nearly five million tons of grain this year, lower than the average annual volume of 7-8…
Kazakh Cinema Makes Its Grand Debut on HBO
ASTANA – The Kazakh comedy “Sweetie, You Won’t Believe It” by the Art Dealers Film Production studio is set to premiere on the American pay television network HBO. This is the first Kazakh-made film to air on American premium television, the film studio announced on their Instagram page on Oct. 18. The movie was initially…
Kazakhstan Strongly Supports China’s Visionary and Constructive Policy
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev underscored Kazakhstan’s strong support for China’s visionary and constructive policy, particularly the Belt and Road Initiative, during an Oct. 18 meeting with Wang Huning, Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, reported the Akorda press service. Tokayev echoed Xi Jinping’s statement that “When China does…
Kazakhstan on Verge of Qualifying for EURO 2024, Says UEFA
ASTANA – With a strong-willed victory in Helsinki, Kazakhstan can punch its ticket to EURO 2024, UEFA announced, commenting on the team’s remarkable comeback yesterday. In the match, Finland’s team took an early lead and scored a goal in the 28th minute through a free-kick executed by Robert Taylor. The game did not change much…
Nineteen Kazakh Citizens Return Home from Israel
ASTANA – The Kazakh Embassy in Israel organized a flight to return 19 citizens home, Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Aibek Smadiyarov said at an Oct. 16 briefing. Among them were 15 children who studied under special educational programs. Diplomats transferred them from different regions of Israel to the airport in Tel Aviv to ensure their safe…
Turkistan Named Tourist Capital of Turkic World for 2024
ASTANA – Tourism ministers from the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) approved an initiative to declare Turkistan the tourist capital of the Turkic world for 2024 at an Oct. 11 meeting, reported the Kazakh Tourism and Sports Ministry’s press service. An official announcement is set to be made at the upcoming OTS summit on Nov.…
Kazakh President Outlines Country’s Plans in Logistics at Belt and Road Forum in Beijing
ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to lay 1,300 kilometers of new railway lines within three years, open a third railway checkpoint at the Chinese border, and build new dry ports Bakhty and Kalzhat, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing on Oct. 18, reported the Akorda press…
Astana Airport to Become Large Multimodal Hub
ASTANA – Kazakhstan signed an agreement with the United Arab Emirates’ Terminals Holding to develop Astana Airport as a multimodal hub during Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov’s working visit to the Turkistan Region on Oct. 18, reported the Prime Minister’s press office. Terminals Holding Group is a rapidly growing aviation company operating in emerging markets in…
President Tokayev Reviews Kazakh-Chinese Strategic Partnership
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reviewed the current state and prospects of the Kazakh-Chinese comprehensive strategic partnership at an Oct. 17 meeting with Premier of China’s State Council Li Qiang, reported the Akorda press service. Tokayev recognized practical efforts put by the Chinese government in the global economic challenges, commending its contribution to the sustainability…
Digital Bridge 2023 Wraps Up Key Outcomes
ASTANA – Central Asia’s largest IT forum, Digital Bridge, made a splash in the Kazakh capital on Oct. 12-13, gathering over 30,000 participants from 30 countries to discuss the most up-to-date issues in harmonizing human intelligence with artificial intelligence, reported the Astana Hub International Technopark of IT startups. The forum started with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s…
Kazakhstan Establishes Asset Recovery Committee
ASTANA – The Kazakh Prosecutor General’s Office has set up the Committee for Asset Recovery, the office’s press service reported on Oct. 12. The newly formed committee, which was established by an Oct. 5 decree of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, is the authorized body responsible for asset recovery. As a working body of the Commission on…
Kazakhstan’s Alexey Lutsenko Wins Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye
ASTANA – Alexey Lutsenko of the Astana Qazaqstan Team won the 58th Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye, which took place from Oct. 8 to 15, reported the team’s press service. Lutsenko, 31, took the leader’s jersey at Babadağ, a brutal stage with an extremely hard and long climb, successfully defended it throughout the following five…
Kazakhstan’s Janibek Alimkhanuly Unifies WBO, IBF Middleweight Champion Titles
ASTANA – Kazakh boxer Janibek Alimkhanuly secured the International Boxing Federation (IBF) middleweight title, adding to his World Boxing Organization (WBO) title, after he defeated Germany’s Vincenzo Gualtieri on Oct. 14 in Rosenberg, Texas, Alimkhanuly announced on his X (former Twitter) account. Alimkhanuly, 30, delivered a breathtaking left uppercut to the chin in the fifth…
Otandastar Forum Brings Kazakh Nationals Together
ASTANA – Approximately 200 people from 40 countries convened at the Otandastar Forum, which took place in the Kazakh capital on Oct. 11, reported the Otandastar Foundation’s press service. Delivering a welcome message from Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, his advisor Malik Otarbayev conveyed his congratulations on the event of particular importance for fellow compatriots. The…
President Tokayev Discusses Potential Partnerships with TikTok CEO
ASTANA – At the Digital Bridge Forum on Oct. 12, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev convened with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew, reported the Akorda press service. President Tokayev highlighted TikTok’s growing popularity in the country, with over ten million registered Kazakh users. He said the widely popular app for creating and viewing video content was…
President Tokayev Tours Digital Bridge Exhibition
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev attended an exhibition held as part of the Digital Bridge international technology forum on Oct. 12, reported the Akorda press service. Tokayev explored various exhibition areas encompassing robotics, Social Tech, Creative Economy, AI, FinTech, Industry 4.0, GovTech, Kaspi.kz, Astana Hub, Freedom Bank, MyCar, among others. In the robotics zone, the…
Kazakh President Meets with Draper University Founder
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Tim Draper, founder of Draper University and co-founder of Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ), on the sidelines of the Digital Bridge Forum on Oct. 12, reported the Akorda press service. Tokayev expressed gratitude for Draper’s notable participation at the forum and welcomed the idea to film an episode of…
EU Presents School in Astana with Sustainable Energy-Themed Mural
ASTANA – The European Union (EU) unveiled a mural titled “Sustainable Energy for a Better Future” at school No. 59 in Astana on Oct. 11, reported the press office of the EU’s Sustainable Energy Connectivity in Central Asia (SECCA) project. The mural is the EU’s gift to the school in recognition of its achievements in…
