Kazakh-Czech Business Forum Signs 230 Million Euros in Bilateral Agreements
ASTANA – Astana hosted a Kazakh-Czech business forum on April 24, which saw the signing of bilateral agreements worth 230 million euros ($254 million). The one-day forum sought to expand economic ties between the two countries and build a network between Kazakh and Czech entrepreneurs. More than 150 delegates attended the event, including heads of…
Saiga’s Population is Vital for Self-Sustainable Ecosystem in Kazakhstan, Say Biodiversity Conservation Experts (Video)
ASTANA – Saiga antelopes, as wild grazers, are a vital element in supporting a healthy ecosystem in the steppe of Kazakhstan, said experts from the Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan (ACBK) in a special video released by the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP). Experts told the UNEP about the saiga’s role in…
Kazakhstan’s Port Set to Play Key Role for Future of Trans-Caspian Route
ASTANA – Companies and authorities in Kazakhstan are taking significant steps to expand the country’s logistics capacity along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR). One particular node that draws attention is Port Kuryk, a relatively new facility on the Caspian Sea. The port on the eastern coast of the Caspian Sea in the Mangystau Region…