Kazakhstan, Qatar Seek to Boost Trade, Investment Cooperation
ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov outlined key priorities for cooperation during May 23 meetings with top Qatari officials on the sidelines of the third Qatar Economic Forum, which takes place on May 23-25 in Doha, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. During the meeting with the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad…
Kazakhstan, Singapore Pledge to Strengthen Partnership As Singapore’s President Makes Historic Visit to Central Asia
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Singapore Halimah Yacob affirmed their commitment to enhance bilateral relations and expand exports during a May 22 meeting, reported the Akorda press service. This year, two countries are marking the 30th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations based on “a trusting political dialogue and effective inter-parliamentary relations.”…
Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina Wins Italian Open, Rises to Fourth in WTA Tour’s Singles Rankin
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s tennis player Elena Rybakina claimed her second Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) 1000 trophy of the season and rose from sixth to fourth place in the singles ranking after winning the 2023 Italian Open in Rome on May 21, reported the Kazakhstan Tennis Federation. Rybakina was leading 6-4, 1-0, when her Ukrainian opponent…
News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan-EU Relations, Upcoming Astana International Forum, Tokayev’s Visit to China and More
ASTANA – The Astana Times has picked a selection of articles on Kazakhstan featured in international media across the world this week. This week’s foreign media digest covers the Kazakhstan-European Union partnership, Kazakh-Chinese cooperation within the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the Astana International Forum, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s visit to China, and an interview with…
Kazakhstan and China Sign 47 Agreements Worth $ 22 Billion, as Tokayev Outlines Key Areas for Partnership
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and China signed 47 agreements worth $ 22 billion following the Kazakhstan-China investment roundtable with Chinese officials and business leaders on May 18 in Xian, where President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted key investment areas, reported the Akorda press service. Tokayev said that despite the world’s challenging economic landscape, trade and economic relations between…
Kazakhstan, China Reaffirm Intention to Strengthen Relations, Fulfill Aspirations for Common Future in Joint Statement
ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of China Xi Jinping signed a joint statement on May 17 in Xian, reaffirming their commitment to continuously deepen the eternal all-round strategic partnership based on eternal friendship, deep mutual trust and solidarity, reported the Akorda press service. During the talks, the sides discussed developing comprehensive…
Kazakh Officials Address Environmental Safety, Security of Country’s First Nuclear Power Plant Project
ASTANA – The Kazakh officials shared their views on the environmental benefits and security of the nuclear power plant (NPP) at a roundtable on the environmental impact of NPPs at the Eurasian National University on May 15, reported Kazinform. NPP is supposed to be constructed in the Ulken village on the shore of Lake Balkhash…
Kazakhstan’s Economy Grows by 5% in January-April Amid Positive Dynamics in Key Sectors
ASTANA – The economy of Kazakhstan grew by 5% in January-April this year due to positive dynamics in the main sectors, the Minister of National Economy Alibek Kuantyrov said at a government meeting on May 16 dedicated to the results of social and economic development and the implementation of the national budget, reported the Prime…
Kazakhstan and EU Take Steps to Reinforce Partnership
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu met with European Union senior officials on May 15 in Brussels to discuss priority areas of cooperation as Kazakhstan and EU marked 30 years of diplomatic relations this year, reported the ministry’s press service. During the meeting with Josep Borrell, EU High Representative for…
Tokayev Calls for Decisive Measures to Improve Environment, Achieve Carbon Neutrality at Security Council Meeting
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev focused on the environment and water security at a May 15 meeting of the country’s Security Council, calling for decisive measures to improve the environment, foster a green economy transition and carbon neutrality, reported the Akorda press service. Tokayev noted the fight against natural and anthropogenic factors threatening environmental…
Kazakhstan’s Sanzhar Tashkenbay Wins Gold at IBA Men’s World Boxing Championships
ASTANA – Kazakh boxer Sanzhar Tashkenbay won gold in the 48-kilogram weight category at the International Boxing Association (IBA) Men’s World Boxing Championships on May 13 in Tashkent, Sports.kz reported. Tashkenbay, 19, defeated Sakhil Alakhverdovi of Georgia, 24, with a score of 5:0. Tashkenbay is the reigning Asian champion. In 2021, he won gold medals…
News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s International Diplomacy, Kazakh Ports, Kazakh-Bulgarian Cooperation, Increase in Kazakh Oil Exports and More
ASTANA – The Astana Times has picked a selection of articles on Kazakhstan published in international media across the world. This week’s foreign media digest includes articles on the nation’s diplomatic profile, the role of Kazakhstan’s ports in ensuring the success of the Middle Corridor, Kazakh-Bulgarian cooperation, sharp increase in Kazakh oil exports and an…
Turkic States Create Geographical Council to Promote Local Destinations and Improve Environment
ASTANA – Geographical communities of Azerbaijan, Hungary, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Türkiye and Uzbekistan have created the Geographical Council of Turkic States in Tashkent on May 8 to strengthen cooperation in innovation, ecology, tourism, cultural and humanitarian areas, reported Kazinform. Oybek Norinbaev, head of the Geographical Society of Uzbekistan, was elected as the council’s chairman.…
Kazakh Scientist Plays Major Role in Establishing Heriot-Watt University Branch in Kazakhstan
ASTANA – The Heriot-Watt University is set to open a branch at the Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University in September with three undergraduate programs for 100 students, as the Kazakh Ministry of Science and Higher Education has embraced major education reforms to provide students with high-quality education. Assylbek Nurgabdeshov, Assistant Professor of Strategy and Director of…
News Digest: Foreign Media on Astana International Forum, French-Kazakh Uranium Partnership, Kazakh Energy Resources and More
ASTANA – The Astana Times has picked a selection of articles on Kazakhstan published in international media across the world. This week’s foreign media digest includes articles on the upcoming Astana International Forum in June, the country’s uranium market and cooperation with France, Kazakh oil resources and more. Sky is the limit for middle power…
Kazakhstan, Tajikistan Move Ties Up a Notch Signing Declaration on Allied Cooperation
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Tajikistan signed the Declaration on Allied Cooperation to intensify bilateral ties and launch new strategic projects during a May 4 meeting between President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, who was in Kazakhstan on a state visit, reported the Akorda press service. Tokayev said Rahmon’s visit is historic, stressing…
Kazakhstan to Film Animated Almanac About Ancient Turkic Legends
ASTANA – Kazakh Animation Creative Association has launched a script competition seeking to shoot an animated almanac about ancient traditions of the Turkic-speaking people, reported the Kazakh Ministry of Culture and Sports’ press service on May 3. The association plans to choose at least ten animated works describing ancient legends about great personalities, Turkic batyrs…
France Ready to Assist Kazakhstan in Construction of Nuclear Power Plant
ASTANA – France is ready to cooperate with Kazakhstan in the construction of the first nuclear power plant in the country and in studying the prospects for developing small modular reactors, said Minister-Delegate for Foreign Trade, Economic Attractiveness and French Nationals Abroad Olivier Becht at a May 2 meeting with Kazakh Minister of Energy Almasadam…
New International Terminal at Almaty Airport to Commission in 2024
ASTANA – A new international terminal at the country’s busiest Almaty airport is expected to be commissioned in 2024, said TAV Airports CEO Serkan Kaptan during his meeting with Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov on May 4, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. “Almaty Airport is one of the most important projects for us, as…
Legend of Kazakh Nation Told Through Jety Kazyna Ballet Staged at Astana Ballet
ASTANA – The Astana Ballet Theater unveiled the premiere of “Jety Kazyna” (Seven Treasures) – a one-act ballet created by the winners of the Ashyk Sakhna (Open Stage) National Competition on May 1. The authors of the production describe the life of the Kazakh people through the lens of their traditions and customs. An ancient…
Kazakhstan and Sweden Exchange Experience in Healthcare System Management
ASTANA – Kazakh and Swedish healthcare experts and regulating authorities discussed healthcare system management during a bilateral knowledge-sharing roundtable on April 28 in Astana, reported British-Swedish biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca. The participants exchanged experience and knowledge in key areas of healthcare organizations. Both countries face similar challenges in balancing healthcare needs with the growing costs and…
Aktobe Region Drives Economic Growth Through Exports and Tourism
ASTANA – The Aktobe Region in the west of Kazakhstan, with a population of over 924,000 people, has strong steel, food, and spirits industries, ranking eighth in Kazakhstan in terms of exports at home and abroad. The main exporter of tomatoes and whiskey According to the Economic Research Institute, the region became Kazakhstan’s major exporter…
Kazakh President Meets with World Chess Champion and Runner-up, Sets High Expectations for Country’s Chess Development
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is focused on advancing chess in the country, aiming to double the number of chess players in the nearest future, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during a May 2 meeting with new World Chess Champion Ding Liren, runner-up Ian Nepomniachtchi and President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Arkady Dvorkovich, reported the Akorda…
Kazakhstan Seeks to Boost Production of Innovative Products to $5.5 Billion by 2025
ASTANA – QazInnovations National Agency for the Development of Innovation intends to accelerate innovation and facilitate technological progress by bringing the share of companies to 25 percent by 2030 and increasing the volume of innovative products to 2.5 trillion tenge ($5.5 billion) by 2025, said Madiyar Abilov, director of the Innovation Ecosystem Development Center at…
FIDE Commends World Chess Championship in Astana at Closing Ceremony
ASTANA – President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Arkady Dvorkovich commended Kazakhstan for the successful organization of the three-week FIDE World Chess Championship at a May 1 closing ceremony, reported FIDE’s press service. “We are happy that the match was held here in Kazakhstan, the country located between two chess nations represented in this…
