Kazatomprom Launches Educational Grants Program to Support Young People
ASTANA – Kazatomprom National Atomic Company launched the Murager social program of educational grants to support school, college graduates, and university students, the company’s press service reported on May 30. With a mission to contribute to the development of the regions, high-quality education and promotion of technical majors, Kazatomprom encourages school leavers, first- to third-year…
In North Kazakhstan, President Notes Importance of Agricultural Productivity
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited the North Kazakhstan Region on May 29 to assess the progress of the spring sowing campaign, reported the Akorda press service. During his visit to one of the largest farming companies of the region, Tokayev noted the importance of improving agricultural productivity and implementing new technology and production methods. …
Kazakhstan Plans to Launch Over 280 Investment Projects Worth $4.2 Billion
ASTANA – Kazakhstan intends to implement more than 280 investment projects worth 1.9 trillion tenge ($4.2 billion) this year. This was announced at the Investment Headquarters meeting chaired by Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov on May 27. Minister of National Economy Alibek Kuantyrov said the total volume of investment in fixed assets reached 3.8 trillion tenge…
President Tokayev Discusses Prospects for Bilateral Cooperation With UAE
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev discussed prospects for strengthening bilateral cooperation between Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at a meeting with Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, a senior member of the Ruling Family of Abu Dhabi, the Akorda press service reported on May 26. Tokayev noted that Kazakhstan regards the UAE’s contribution…
Tokayev Congratulates Türkiye’s Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Election Win
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on his victory in the Türkiye’s presidential election in a run-off vote on May 28. “Ties of historical friendship and solidarity unite our countries. This strategy of comprehensive cooperation will be further developed,” wrote Tokayev on his Twitter Türkiye’s Supreme Election Council announced Erdoğan winning with…
Prosecutor General’s Office to Create Separate Department to Return Illegally Withdrawn Assets
ASTANA – The Prosecutor General’s Office of Kazakhstan will establish a separate department tasked with returning illegally withdrawn assets, Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Yerulan Zhamaubayev said at a May 24 session of the Mazhilis, the lower house of Parliament, reported Kazinform. The government has submitted a draft law to the Mazhilis,…
EAEU’s Infrastructure Connectivity Remains Core Priority, Says President Tokayev
ASTANA – Given the vast geographical coverage of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), the development of infrastructure connectivity remains one of the core priorities, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at a plenary session of the second Eurasian Economic Forum on May 24 in Moscow, reported the Akorda press service. Speaking about the EAEU integration development…
Dimash Kudaibergen Releases New Music Video on His 29th Birthday
ASTANA – Kazakh popstar Dimash Kudaibergen released a music video for his new song “Omir” (Life) on his 29th birthday on May 24, according to his Instagram post. The music video, which is dedicated to his fans, features footage from Dimash’s life and his brightest moments, including a carefree childhood, music competitions, the cherished victory…
First Kazakhstan Aviation Talks in Astana Explore Challenges in Aviation Industry
ASTANA – Astana hosted the first Kazakhstan Aviation Talks on energy transition for sustainability and transit development in Central Asia, exploring challenges facing the aviation fuel industry in the region, reported the press service of the Aviation Administration. The talks, first of its kind, are a foundation for cooperation between the countries, said Director General of…
Cargo Transportation Along Middle Corridor Increases to 1.5 Million Tons in 2022
ASTANA – The volume of cargo transportation along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), also known as the Middle Corridor, increased by 2.5 times to 1.5 million tons in 2022, Vice Minister of Тrade and Integration Kairat Balykbayev said at the second European Union-Central Asia Economic Forum on May 19 in Almaty, reported Kazinform. According…
Kazakhstan and Singapore Sign $275 Million in Commercial Documents
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Singapore signed commercial documents worth $275 million at the bilateral business forum on May 22, as part of President of Singapore Halimah Yacob’s first visit to Central Asia, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. The forum also resulted in bilateral agreements and memoranda to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, logistics, and…
Kazakhstan Expands Exports Range and Destinations
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has increased the range of goods for exports by 767 commodity items in the first quarter of this year, Kazakh Vice Minister of Trade and Integration Kairat Torebayev said at a May 22 Central Communications Service briefing. “Destinations for exports are expanding. Kazakhstan is exporting non-primary goods to 106 countries this year,…
Trade Between Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan Reaches $438 Million in 2022 Amid Dynamic Growth
ASTANA – Bilateral trade between Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan is showing dynamic growth, with a 72% increase to $438 million recorded in 2022, Kazakh First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar said at the 12th meeting of the Intergovernmental Kazakh-Turkmen Commission on economic, scientific, technical and cultural cooperation on May 15, reported the Kazakh Ministry of Trade…
Kazakhstan’s Export Deals Surpass $300 Million
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s trade and economic missions signed export contracts worth more than $ 300 million this year, Vice Minister of Trade and Integration Kairat Torebayev said at a briefing in the Central Communications Service on May 22, reported Kazinform. According to Torebayev, five trade and economic missions took place in Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Uzbekistan,…
Kazakhstan and EU to Implement Projects Worth $9.7 Million
ALMATY – Kazakhstan and the European Union signed the EU-Kazakhstan Cooperation Facility Financing Agreement on implementing economic projects worth 9 million euros ($9.7 million) at the second EU-Central Asia Economic Forum held in Almaty on May 19, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. According to Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov, the EU is one of…
President Tokayev Outlines Priorities for Cooperation at China-Central Asia Summit, Signs Xian Declaration
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined the main areas for cooperation at the China-Central Asia Summit that resulted in the signing of the Xian declaration on May 19, reported the Akorda press service. “The initiatives I propose confirm Kazakhstan’s readiness to strengthen our “all-weather” relations and multifaceted cooperation,” Tokayev said. The next China-Central Asia Summit…
President Tokayev’s Visit to China Expands Economic and Trade Ties Ahead of China-Central Asia Summit
ASTANA – The state visit of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to China ahead of the China-Central Asia Summit this week is the catalyst for expanding the economic impact and bolstering trade ties in the region. The visit has so far resulted in the signing of 47 documents totaling $22 billion with Chinese counterparts, reported Akorda press…
Kazakhstan and Germany Discuss Cooperation at Business Council Meeting
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Germany are key partners with tremendous potential for economic development, Kazakh Vice Minister of Industry and Infrastructure Development Ilyas Ospanov said at the 14th meeting of the Kazakh-German Business Council on May 16 in Astana, the Kazakh Invest national company reported. The meeting, titled New Kazakhstan – New Opportunities for Cooperation,…
Kazakh, Chinese Companies Sign Nearly $100 Million in Export Contracts
ASTANA – Kazakh companies signed export agreements worth nearly $100 million with China following Kazakhstan’s trade and economic mission on May 15-17 in Xi’an, the Kazakh Ministry of Trade and Integration reported on May 16. The contracts envisage the supply of powdered camel milk, drinks, egg noodles, beef and lamb meat. According to the Kazakh…
Kazakhstan and Germany Focus on Technical and Vocational Education
ASTANA – Kazakh-German cooperation in education can reach a new level considering the development of human capital with German know-how and advanced technologies, Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko said at the 37th meeting of the Berlin Eurasian Club on May 16 in Astana, reported the Foreign Ministry’s press service. Vassilenko highlighted the steadfast development of…
President Tokayev Praises Kazakh Boxers’ Triumph at World Championships
ASTANA – Last weekend was undoubtedly a triumph for Kazakh boxers who sealed five medals at the International Boxing Association (IBA) Men’s World Boxing Championships in Uzbekistan, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said during a meeting with the champions, coaches, and members of the national team on May 16, reported the Akorda press service. According to Tokayev,…
Water Level at Aral Sea Rises For First Time in Years
ASTANA – Since the start of this year, the water level in the Aral Sea has increased by nearly 1.5 billion cubic meters, rising to 95 centimeters for the first time in many years, Khabar TV reported on May 14. According to the Aral-Syrdarya Basin Inspectorate, the water level has been decreasing for the last…
Kazakhstan Returns $1.7 Billion of Illegally Withdrawn Assets
ASTANA – Kazakhstan returned over 760 billion tenge ($1.7 billion) in illegally withdrawn assets, including $575 million from foreign jurisdictions, according to the May 12 statement of the country’s Prosecutor General’s Office. The Supreme Court upheld 24 appeals of the Prosecutor General against decisions previously unreasonably made in favor of oligopolies. The courts also satisfied…
Challenges Facing Central Asian Region in Spotlight of Major Investors’ Forum in Almaty
ASTANA – Lack of access to the sea is a major disadvantage for Central Asian countries, as they miss out on 20% of their development potential, Chairman of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) Management Board Nikolai Podguzov said at the 46th annual meeting of the Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific…
Kazakh Team Receives Hero’s Welcome After Outstanding Result at IBA Men’s World Boxing Championships
ASTANA – Kazakhstan national team, which finished second at the IBA Men’s World Boxing Championships in Uzbekistan, received an overwhelming reception from their home country. President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated the Kazakh boxers on Twitter on May 14. “I watched with interest the final fights of the World Boxing Championships. I wholeheartedly congratulate Sanzhar…
