Kazakh Government: New Law on Illegally Acquired Assets Will Not Affect Diligent Investors
ASTANA – The new law on the return of illegally withdrawn assets will not affect conscientious investors, according to a statement on the Kazakh Prime Minister’s website on Sept. 21. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the law on the return of illegally acquired assets to the state in July. The law provides a framework for the…
Kazakhstan Reiterates Commitment to Support UN Agenda
ASTANA – Kazakhstan will remain a staunch advocate of a strong and effective role of the United Nations (UN) in sustainable development, said President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, addressing the first session of the Leaders’ Dialogue that discussed scaling up actions on key transitions to accelerate Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) progress on Sept. 18 in…
Kazakh President Addresses Prospects for Enhancing Ties with EU States, Iran
ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held bilateral meetings with Presidents of Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Iran, and Slovenia on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly on Sept. 18 in New York, reported the Akorda press service. At the meeting with Hungarian President Katalin Novák, Tokayev highlighted the…
Kazatomprom Plans to Increase Uranium Exports via Middle Corridor
ASTANA – Dastan Kosherbayev, chief commercial officer of Kazatomprom national atomic company, spoke about uranium supplies along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), also known as the Middle Corridor, in an interview to Bloor Street Capital as part of the World Nuclear Symposium 2023 on Sept. 6-8 in London. During his interview, published on the…
Kazakh President Outlines Priorities for Resolving Water Issues, Aral Sea Crisis
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reaffirmed the country’s readiness to make every effort to strengthen the work of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) during a Sept. 15 meeting of the Council of Heads of the IFAS Founding States in Dushanbe (Tajikistan), reported the Akorda press service. Tokayev said this year…
News Digest: Foreign Media on Middle Corridor, Kazakh-Chinese Ties and More
ASTANA – The Astana Times has compiled a selection of articles on Kazakhstan published in international media. This week’s foreign media digest includes coverage of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, Kazakh-Chinese cooperation and other topics. Route to Kazakhstan – connecting Central Asia and Europe through the Middle Corridor Maersk, a Dutch integrated transport and logistics…
Kazakhstan Chess Federation Announces Rebranding, Launches Nationwide Tournament
ASTANA – The Kazakhstan Chess Federation (KCF) announced its major rebranding with an updated corporate identity, strategic concept, and a new logo reflecting the heritage of Kazakh culture, and launched the Chess Caravan national project, reported the federation’s press service on Sept. 11. “We want to rethink the brand, fill it with new meanings, and…
Kazakhstan’s Economy Grows Nearly 5% from January to August
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s economy expanded by 4.9% in January-August, including a 4.4% growth in the real sector and a 4.8% increase in the service sector, Deputy Minister of National Economy Azamat Amrin announced at a government meeting on Sept. 13, according to the Prime Minister’s press service. Positive dynamics were observed in the main industries,…
Kazakhstan Opens Silkroad Innovation Hub Office to Promote Regional Startups
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is opening the Silkroad Innovation Hub representative office on Sept. 15 to support and promote startups from Central Asian and Turkic states. The announcement was made by Bagdat Mussin, the Kazakh Minister of Digital Development, Innovation, and Aerospace Industry, during a Sept. 13 government meeting chaired by Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov,…
Kazakh Invest Presents Investment Opportunities for American Business
ASTANA – Kazakh Invest national company released an article on Sept. 11, presenting investment opportunities in Kazakhstan and encouraging U.S. business to explore new areas of cooperation and deepen existing ties to enhance competitiveness, promote economic growth, and contribute to regional development. Oil & gas Kazakhstan, a global energy player with substantial oil and gas…
President Tokayev Urges New Model of Dialogue Between State and Businesses
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called for a completely new model of relations between the state and businesses as he addressed the country’s business leaders on Sept. 12 in Astana, reported the Akorda press service. Tokayev mentioned the new economic development model proposed in the state-of-the-nation address on Sept. 1. He stressed the need…
Astana Street Named After Anadolu to Mark 100th Anniversary of Türkiye
ASTANA – A street in Astana will be named after Anadolu (Turkish form of Anatolia) to mark the centennial anniversary of Türkiye. This was announced during the meeting of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Sept. 11, reported the Akorda press service. Tokayev congratulated Fidan on his appointment and expressed…
Kazakhstan to Launch New Anabay Gas Field This Year
ASTANA – The QazaqGaz national company plans to launch a new Anabay gas field in the Zhambyl Region this year, according to the company’s Chair Sanzhar Zharkeshov. The announcement was made during a Sept. 11 meeting with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, as reported by the Akorda press service. The meeting focused on the company’s key…
Kazakhstan, UNESCO Review Cooperation Prospects
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s First Deputy Foreign Minister Kairat Umarov and Director of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Almaty Cluster Office and UNESCO Representative to Kazakhstan Amir Piric discussed prospects for cooperation during a Sept. 7 meeting, reported the ministry’s press service. According to Umarov, the cooperation between Kazakhstan and UNESCO has…
Kazakhstan’s Legendary Cyclist Alexander Vinokurov Wins Gold at IRONMAN World Championship 2023
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s legendary cyclist and General Manager of Astana Qazaqstan Team Alexander Vinokurov won gold medal in the male 50-54 category at the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship 2023 in Nice on Sept. 10, reported the team’s press service. Vinokurov completed a 140.6-mile (226.2 kilometers) quest that combined ocean swimming, cycling and running along…
Kazakhstan’s Danilina and Finland’s Heliovaara Win 2023 US Open Mixed Doubles Final
ASTANA – Kazakh tennis player Anna Danilina together with Finland’s Harri Heliovaara won their first Grand Slam title on Sept. 9 by defeating Jessica Pegula and Austin Krajicek of the United States 6:3, 6:4 in the US Open 2023 mixed doubles final at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York, reported the Kazakhstan Tennis Federation. “I…
Kazakhstan Seeks to Intensify Trade Cooperation with Eastern Countries
ASTANA – Kazakh government plans to develop a roadmap for promising joint investment projects with eastern countries and provide an effective algorithm for interaction with Chinese business executives, reported the Prime Minister’s press service on Sept. 9. Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin, heads of government agencies and national companies discussed the progress of work and…
Kazakh Football Team Beats Northern Ireland in EURO 2024 Qualifying
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national football team defeated Northern Ireland 1:0 securing fourth victory in Euro 2024 qualifying at the Astana Arena on Sept. 10. Maksim Samorodov scored the only goal for Kazakhstan in the first half. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and boxing legend Gennady Golovkin attended the match. Tokayev congratulated the team on their brilliant victory…
Besbarmak Named Most Popular National Dish Among Foreigners
ASTANA – Besbarmak, a traditional Kazakh dish of boiled meat served with pastry noodles and potatoes, has been named the most popular national dish among foreign visitors, according to surveys conducted by domestic tour operators, reported the Kazakh Ministry of Tourism and Sports on Sept. 7. Besbarmak can be made with various types of meat,…
News Digest: Foreign Media on Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, Jackson-Vanik Amendment and More
ASTANA – The Astana Times has compiled a selection of articles on Kazakhstan published in international media. This week’s foreign media digest includes coverage of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, U.S. senators’ efforts to repeal Jackson-Vanik amendment for Kazakhstan and other topics. Volume of cargo transported alongside Middle Corridor by Kazakhstan grows Business Lend published…
Kazakhstan, Albania Agree to Strengthen Ties During Albanian President’s First Visit to Astana
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s President, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and his Albanian counterpart, Bajram Begaj, outlined high dynamics of political and economic cooperation and expressed a shared desire to contribute to peace, security and stability at the global and regional level in a Sept. 7 joint statement that was signed during Begaj’s first visit to Astana, reported the…
Kazakhstan, Italy Announce Intention to Deepen Mutual Partnership
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Italy confirmed their intention to deepen mutual partnership and explore new forms of collaboration in a joint statement signed by Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu and Antonio Tajani, the Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on Sept. 5, reported…
Qazaqstan Halqyna Fund Allocates $315 Million to Support Nation’s Social Welfare
ASTANA – The Qazaqstan Halqyna Fund (to the people of Kazakhstan) has allocated over 146.5 billion tenge ($315.2 million) to finance more than 40 charitable programs and projects. These initiatives target key issues in healthcare, education, social support, culture, and sports, said the fund’s Chair, Bolat Zhamishev, during the meeting with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on…
Air Astana Plans to Launch Flights to Tokyo, Singapore, New York Next Year
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s national carrier Air Astana plans to launch flights to Tokyo and Singapore next year and to New York in 2025, said company’s CEO Peter Foster during a Sept. 6 meeting with Kazakh Minister of Transport Marat Karabayev, reported the ministry’s press service. Foster spoke about the airline’s readiness to enter the initial…
Kazakh PM Encourages NCOC to Increase Kashagan Field’s Production
ASTANA – Production potential of Kashagan field can reach 75 million tons of oil per year, said Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov during a solemn event to mark the 30th anniversary of developing Kazakhstan’s Caspian Sea shelf and attended by veterans of the country’s oil and gas industry, reported the Prime Minister’s press service on…
