Kazakh President Outlines Key Tasks, Proposes to Strengthen CIS Ties in Bishkek
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed international concerns, emphasized priorities to enhance the activities of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and outlined plans and tasks for the future at an Oct. 13 meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State in Bishkek, reported the Akorda press service. Addressing the participants, Tokayev thanked…
Digital Bridge Awards 2023 Honor Winners in Seven Nominations
ASTANA – Seven best IT ventures honored as winners of the Digital Bridge Awards 2023 for achievements in the development of information and communication technologies at the Digital Bridge forum on Oct. 12 in Astana, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov presented awards to the winners and wished them success…
Kazakhstan Donates $99.5 Million in Three Years to Address Humanitarian Needs Worldwide
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and its people have always made efforts to support and help people through difficult times. In recent years, people worldwide experienced tragedies, including numerous earthquakes, floods, conflicts and disasters. Over the past three years, Kazakhstan has sent $99.5 million in assistance to the countries that faced hardships, Kazinform reported on Oct. 12.…
Development of Kazakh Language Remains Priority Task For State Policy
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed to increase the share of content and digital products in the state language in education, technology and media during an Oct. 12 meeting with Rauan Kenzhekhanuly, the head of Qazaq Tili (Kazakh language) international association and member of National Kurultai (National Congress), reported the Akorda press service. Tokayev said…
UN Human Rights Council Adopts Resolution on Children’s Rights in Education Initiated by Kazakhstan
ASTANA – The United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council adopted Kazakhstan’s first initiative on ensuring quality education for peace and tolerance for every child on Oct. 11 in Geneva, reported the Foreign Ministry’s press service. The resolution is aimed at promoting the ideas of peace and tolerance, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms through…
Kazakh Foreign Minister Takes Part at CIS Foreign Ministers Council in Bishkek
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu took part at an Oct. 12 meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in Bishkek, reported the ministry’s press service. The meeting participants addressed urgent topics on the regional and international agenda, and prospects for interaction between…
Kazakh Foreign Minister Advocates for Closer Collaboration at Economic Cooperation Organization Meeting
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu urged to strengthen cooperation during the 27th meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) member states on Oct. 10 in Shusha, Azerbaijan, reported the ministry’s press service. The participants reviewed the draft agenda for the 16th ECO Summit,…
Kazakhstan, UNDP Bolster Partnership in Gender Equality, Youth Empowerment
ASTANA – The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Resident Representative in Kazakhstan, Katarzyna Wawiernia, and the Kazakh Minister of Culture and Information, Aida Balayeva, discussed strengthening ties in gender equality, youth empowerment, prevention of violent extremism, and advocacy efforts, during an Oct. 10 meeting, reported the UNDP in Kazakhstan. Highlighting the importance of gender agenda…
Kazakhstan Delivers Humanitarian Aid to Earthquake-Hit Afghanistan
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has delivered 1,659 tons of humanitarian relief to the Afghan city of Herat on Oct. 11 to help earthquake survivors, reported Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry. The humanitarian cargo includes 13 items, including food, tents, clothing, and bedding. A Kazakh team of rescuers, physicians and search dogs arrived in Herat on Oct. 10. According…
Kazakh President Meets With Asian Games Winners, Sets Goals for Future Olympics
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with the winners of the 19th Asian Games and world champion in freestyle wrestling Rizabek Aitmukhan on Oct. 11, reported the Akorda press service. The national team brought home 10 gold, 22 silver and 48 bronze medals from the Asian Games, held from Sept. 23 to Oct. 8 in…
Accreditation Open for International Conference on Primary Health Care
ASTANA – Accreditation is now open for international and local media to cover the international conference dedicated to the 45th anniversary of Alma-Ata and the fifth anniversary of the Astana declarations on primary health care, reported the Kazakh Healthcare Ministry’s press service. The event will take place on Oct. 22-23, and the accreditation is open…
Kazakh Nationals Return Home from Israel
ASTANA – Air Astana jet carrying 124 Kazakh nationals and 42 foreigners returned home from Tel Aviv late Tuesday amid the aggravation of the situation in Israel, reported Kazinform on Oct. 11. Repatriation flight arrived at Almaty international airport at 11.32 p.m. local time on Oct. 10. According to Vice President of Marketing and Sales…
Kazakh President Welcomes Participants of 21st Meeting of Secretariat of Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions
ASTANA – The 21st meeting of the Secretariat of Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions kicked off in the Kazakh capital on Oct.11. Maulen Ashimbayev, the chairman of the Senate, the upper chamber of the Kazakh Parliament, and the head of the Congress Secretariat, read out a special congratulation from President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev…
Kazakhstan Creates New Fund to Empower Rural Women
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is set to create a fund for supporting business initiatives of rural women, said Akmaral Bekmurzayeva, head of Uly Dala association for the development of rural business, reported Trend Buro on Oct. 9. “We believe that our fund will become a reliable support for women entrepreneurs in rural areas, who often face…
Kazakh President Pays Working Visit to Kyzylorda Region, Tours Major Facilities
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev paid a working visit to the Kyzylorda Region on Oct. 10, reported the Akorda press service. The President toured a village named in honor of Nagi Ilyasov, reviewed the construction progress of the new terminal at Kyzylorda airport, and visited several other facilities. Nagi Ilyasov village The working trip…
Kazakhstan, Czech Republic to Bolster Cooperation in Agriculture
ASTANA – Kazakh and Czech business leaders and officials explored cooperation prospects in livestock breeding, crop farming, fertilizer production, agricultural equipment, and the food industry during an Oct. 9 business forum, reported the Kazakh Invest national company’s press service. The event was attended by Minister of Agriculture of the Czech Republic Marek Výborný, Kazakh Deputy…
Kazakh Rescue Team Departs to Earthquake-Hit Afghanistan
ASTANA – Kazakh Ministry of Emergency Situations has mobilized rescuers to assist those affected by the earthquake in Afghanistan, following President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s relevant instructions, reported the ministry’s press service on Oct. 10. The rescue team, headed by the acting Chair of the Civil Defense and Military Units Committee of the Emergency Situations Ministry Ularbek…
OSCE Delegation Commends Kazakhstan’s Efforts to Build Trust, Cooperation During Visit
ASTANA – The representatives of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) countries visited military facilities of the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan on Oct. 3-4, reported the Defense Ministry’s press service. The visit aimed to support the implementation of Kazakhstan’s commitment in fulfilling international obligations of the Vienna Document 2011 on confidence and…
Kazakh Economy Records 4.7% Growth in January-September
ASTANA – The economy of Kazakhstan grew by 4.7% in January-September, said Minister of National Economy Alibek Kuantyrov during an Oct. 10 government meeting focusing on the country’s social and economic development, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. Kuantyrov noted a 3.7% increase in the real sector and 5.1% in the service sector, emphasizing the…
Air Astana Flight to Evacuate Kazakh Nationals From Israel
ASTANA – Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s national carrier, has sent a special flight from Almaty to Tel Aviv at 8 a.m. local time on Oct. 10 to bring Kazakh nationals back home safely amid the aggravation of the situation in Israel. The return flight with Kazakh citizens on board will arrive in Almaty at approximately 11:45…
News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakh-EU Ties, Belt and Road Initiative, Asian Games 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 Kazakh-European Union cooperation, the Belt and Road Initiative, Kazakh athletes’ victories at the Asian Games, and more. Here is why the EU should deepen its relations with…
Kazakh Cyclist Alexey Lutsenko Wins Gold Medal at Asian Games
ASTANA — Kazakh cyclist Alexey Lutsenko won the gold medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou on Oct. 3, reported the National Olympic Committee’s press service. He completed the distance of 39.6 kilometers in 48 minutes and 5.75 seconds. On the same day, cyclist Rinata Sultanova covered 18.3 kilometers in 25 minutes 36.10 seconds, bringing…
Kazakh President Chairs Meeting on Returning Illegally Acquired Assets
ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting with senior government officials on Oct. 2 to check the work the government is doing to return illegally acquired assets, reported the Akorda press service. The officials informed about the implemented measures and fulfillment of the assignments given by the President previously. Tokayev focused on…
Kazakhstan, Luxembourg Achieve $16 Million Trade Turnover in January-June
ASTANA – Trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Luxembourg reached $16 million in January-June, said Director General of BeNeLux Chamber of Commerce Anuar Kurzhikayev at an Oct. 2 business forum in Almaty, reported the forum’s press service. The forum gathered representatives of 14 large Luxembourg companies working in information technology, high-tech manufacturing and financial services. “These…
Kazakhstan, UK Seek to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom (UK) pledged to deepen and broaden bilateral cooperation during the seventh session of the Kazakh-UK Strategic Dialogue on Oct. 2, reported the Foreign Ministry’s press service. The meeting, chaired by Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Europe at the UK Foreign,…
