Articles by Saniya Sakenova

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited the Sana Schoolchildren’s Palace today, which has recently opened on the left bank of the Kazakh capital, the Akorda press service reported on Oct. 4. The Sana Center, constructed by the Damu Development Group founded by Abzal Sagymbaev, revealed the plans to establish several development centers  and social and…

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated the global energy group Shell on its 30th anniversary of operations in Kazakhstan at the ceremony in Astana on Oct. 3, the date that marked an important milestone in the history of the country’s oil and gas industry, reported the Akorda press service. One of the country’s strategic partners…

ASTANA – Kazakhstan expressed readiness to make a substantial contribution to resolving food security issues in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states at the ninth OIC Ministerial Conference on Food Security and Agricultural Development on Oct. 2-3 in Doha, Qatar, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. Kazakhstan, represented by Deputy Prime Minister Serik…

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Qatar are set to launch a joint chamber of commerce and industry to boost trade and economic ties, as was announced during a business forum on Oct. 3 in Doha, reported the Association of Kazakhstan’s Oil Service Companies (KazService) press office. One of the chamber’s initiators, Centrasia Group CEO Almas Kudaibergen,…

ASTANA – The first day of the 15th KazEnergy Eurasian Forum on Oct. 3 focused on the government and private sector partnership to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. During the Strategic Session: Eco-Environment and Energy: Vectors of Partnership, Managing Partner of McKinsey & Company in Central Asia Dulatbek Ikbayev presented extensive research on the topic,…

ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to build 20 modern multidisciplinary hospitals with private sector involvement, as directed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, said Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov during an Oct. 2 meeting of the Council for Improvement of the Investment Climate, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. The meeting was attended by British Ambassador to Kazakhstan…

ASTANA – The Sarzha multifunctional marine terminal marked its official inauguration on Sept. 29 with the first cargo shipment received for further transportation to the port of Baku via the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) in October, reported the Semurg Invest company’s press service. The opening ceremony of the terminal at the port of Kuryk…

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s resolution on restoring the sovereign equality of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) member states was adopted by an overwhelming majority (99-2-16) at the 67th session of the IAEA General Conference on Sept. 29 in Vienna, reported the Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s press service. Introduced by Kazakh First Deputy Foreign Minister Kairat Umarov,…

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took part in a roundtable of the Eastern Committee of the German economy alongside his Central Asian counterparts on Sept. 29 in Berlin, expressing confidence that the meeting would open new horizons of economic cooperation between the countries, reported the Akorda press service. Roundtable discussion Tokayev referred to…

ASTANA – The opening ceremony of an exhibition titled “Thriving for a Collaborative World” took place at the Forbidden City (Gugong in Chinese) imperial palace complex at the heart of Beijing on Sept. 28, reported the Kazakh Embassy to China on their Facebook account. Among Kazakh unique cultural artifacts, the exhibition showcased some items and…

ASTANA – Kazakh athletes Sergey Yemelyanov and Timur Khaidarov won the gold medal in the canoe double 500-meter final on Oct. 2 at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, reported the National Olympic Committee’s press service. This is the fourth gold the national team has brought to Kazakhstan. Earlier, Mariya Brovkova and Rufina Iskakova…

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held tête-à-tête talks with Germany’s Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz during his official visit to Germany on Sept. 28, reported the Akorda press service. The parties acknowledged the dynamic growth of bilateral relations and reaffirmed their commitment to comprehensively strengthen Kazakh-German relations. Outlining the main areas of cooperation, they agreed to…

ASTANA – Nazarbayev University (NU) has, for the first time, entered the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024, landing in the top 30% of international research universities, according to a release published on Sept. 28. This entry represents a significant accomplishment for the NU, which is only a decade old and has ranked…

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s National Bank remains committed to its primary mandate of ensuring price stability, aiming to alleviate pro-inflationary pressures and maintain inflation close to the medium-term target of 5%, Governor Timur Suleimenov said at a Sept. 28 meeting with global investors, reported the bank’s press office. “The exchange rate of the tenge will continue…

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Zukhra Irnazarova took a shooting gold in the 10 meter running target contest on Sept. 28 at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, reported the National Olympic Committee’s press service. Irnazarova scored 560 points in the final, overtaking two shooters from North Korea and bringing the second gold medal to Kazakhstan’s…

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin convened a Sept. 27 meeting of the operational headquarters to monitor the progress in building transport, logistics and trade hubs on the borders with China, the Kyrgyz Republic, Russia, Uzbekistan and on the Caspian Sea, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. This undertaking is part of Kazakhstan’s…

ASTANA – Kazakhconcert state musical organization named after Roza Baglanova will start the second Alem Saz International Music Festival tomorrow, promising an array of concerts, exhibitions, master classes, film screenings, and fashion shows curated in its rich program, reported the organization’s press office. Distinguished artists from Spain will open the first day with an exhibition…

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s trade turnover of non-oil goods increased by 21.7% to $46.7 billion in January-July, Vice Minister of Trade and Integration Kairat Torebayev said at a Sept. 25 briefing in the Central Communications Service, reported the ministry’s press office. Non-oil exports accounted for $14.2 billion, with copper and copper cathodes constituting 12.9% of the…

ASTANA – Kazakh Minister of Energy Almasadam Satkaliyev spoke out priority areas of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the 67th IAEA General Conference on Sept. 25-29 in Vienna, Austria, reported the ministry’s press service. Satkaliyev emphasized that with the support of the IAEA, Kazakhstan has successfully established the production of radiopharmaceuticals…

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov discussed prospects for cooperation in trade and economic, investment, agricultural, cultural, and humanitarian areas at a Sept. 25 meeting in the Kazakh capital, reported the Akorda press service. President Tokayev highlighted the critical role Tatarstan plays in Kazakhstan’s multifaceted relations with Russia,…

ASTANA – Yerkin Tukumov, the director of the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KazISS), outlined key issues in regional cooperation related to connecting transport routes, digital development, and expanding investment attractiveness at the third Central Asia-China Think Tanks Forum on Sept. 21 in Xi’an, China, reported KazISS’ press service. The forum, convening for the third…

ASTANA – Murat Nurtleu, the Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, participated in the Coordination Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and chaired an informal Council of Foreign Ministers of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) on the sidelines of the 78th session…

ASTANA – A High-Level Dialogue on Climate Change and Resilience in Central Asia, kicked off in Bishkek on Sept. 21, overviewed a pivotal role of early warning systems in building resilience and mitigating climate change in the region, reported the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Kazakhstan. Early warning systems are seen as a proactive…

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national team will take part in the 19th Asian Games from Sept. 23 to Oct. 8 in Hangzhou, China, reported the Kazakh Ministry of Tourism and Sports. This will be the eighth time the national team will participate in the Asian Games since 1994. The event is held every four years. Kazakhstan…

ASTANA – Starting from Jan. 1 next year, the National Fund will allocate 50% of its annual investment income to special savings accounts for children until they reach the age of 18, according to an announcement made by deputies of the Mazhilis, the lower house of the Kazakh Parliament, at a Sept. 20 plenary meeting.…