Articles by Dana Omirgazy

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the United States (U.S.) seek to enhance economic and commercial partnership, as Kazakh Minister of National Economy Alibek Kuantyrov took part in a roundtable with members of the U.S. – Kazakhstan Business Council on July 20 in Washington, D.C, reported the ministry’s press service. Leaders of major U.S. companies, including Chevron,…

ASTANA – Kazakh officials intend to plant more trees and construct a sewage treatment plant (STP-2) in the Kazakh capital this year, reported the Prime Minister’s press service on July 20.   First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar, Akim (Mayor) of Astana Zhenis Kassymbek, and Akim (Governor) of Akmola Region Yermek Marzhikpayev observed the volumes of…

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s SU Racing student team of automotive engineers from Satbayev University received a Spirit of Shell Eco-marathon award for their contributions of passion, creativity, and collaboration at the Shell Eco-marathon Asia 2023 and the Middle East 2023 competition in Indonesia, Shell company reported on July 14. The SU Racing team assisted teams from…

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s three oil refineries are restoring capacities after Pavlodar and Shymkent oil refineries completed planned repair works, said Deputy Chairman of KazMunayGas Dmitry Makeyev, Kazinform reported on July 18.  According to Makeyev, oil refineries will work as usual in two weeks, as they have modernized production facilities, improved environmental indicators, and increased tax…

ASTANA – Following the signing by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of the law on returning illegally withdrawn assets on July 12, Kazinform news agency has published the reaction of the members of the Mazhilis, the lower chamber of the Kazakh Parliament.   According to Mazhilis deputy Nikita Shatalov, this law should balance the continued establishment of a…

ASTANA – Kazakh and United States officials confirmed their mutual interest in intensifying cooperation in politics, security, and trade areas and strengthening Enhanced Strategic Partnership dialogue during July 12-13 meetings in Washington, D.C., reported the Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s press service. At the meetings with U.S. partners, Kazakhstan’s First Deputy Foreign Minister Kairat Umarov and Chair…

ASTANA – Kazakhstan signed an agreement to participate in the World Exhibition EXPO in 2025 in Osaka, Japan, on July 17, reported QazExpoCongress, a national company in charge of the country’s participation in the exhibition. The relevant participation agreement was signed between the General Commissioner of Kazakhstan Section at the World Exhibition EXPO 2025 Osaka…

ASTANA – The music video for the song “Together” by Dimash and Abilmansur Kudaibergens holds the first line for the fifth week in a row at the Czech music television channel Óčko, reported the dimashnews.com on July 14. The TV channel started broadcasting in October 2002. Its program mainly consists of video clips of both…

ASTANA – New technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), human capital and prospects for innovative cooperation between Asian states was discussed by experts at a July 14 panel session at the Central Asian Security and Cooperation Forum in Astana.  The session participants addressed cooperation in innovation, security of digital currencies, development of AI and synergy between the…

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 the Central Asian Security and Cooperation Forum, Kazakhstan’s foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow growth, Kazakhstan’s SCO chairmanship and more. Kazakhstan tops FDI inflow for 2022 among post-Soviet…

ASTANA – International experts considered ways to enhance greater engagement at a time of unprecedented geopolitical tensions, climate change and water crisis, as well as counterterrorism efforts, nonproliferation and reforms of international institutions during a general session on global security challenges held on the first day of the Central Asian Security and Cooperation Forum (CAF)…

ASTANA – The G4 City special economic zone in the Almaty Region is set to become a new economic and global tourism center along the new Silk Road. Kazakh officials discussed the implementation of the G4 City project at a July 11 meeting chaired by the Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Yerulan Zhamaubayev,…

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined key areas for the development of the Kazakh capital during a July 11 meeting, focusing on problems and setting tasks for the coming year, reported the Akorda press service. Akim (mayor) of Astana Zhenis Kassymbek, First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar, Akim (governor) of Akmola Region Yermek Marzhikpayev,…

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has adopted the Tourism Development Concept for 2023-2029 to make tourism a priority for the country’s economic development, Kazakh Minister of Culture and Sports Askhat Oralov wrote on Facebook on July 10. Oralov outlined the main directions and prospects for the country’s tourism advancement, promotion of tourist destinations, development of infrastructure and…

ASTANA — Elena Rybakina, 24, made it to the Wimbledon 2023 quarterfinals on July 10 in London after her opponent Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil, 27, was forced to retire due to an injury, reported the tournament’s press service. The match ended with the score 4-1 for Rybakina, who will play against Ons Jabeur from…

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 the upcoming Central Asian Security and Cooperation Forum, Astana Day celebrations, Kazakh-Swiss cooperation and more. Central Asian Security and Cooperation Forum aims to enhance relations in Asia…

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu met with Federal Councilor and head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland Ignazio Cassis on July 5 to discuss bilateral cooperation, reported the Kazakh Foreign Ministry. The parties addressed the state and prospects for the development of cooperation in…

ASTANA – The Kazakh capital has attracted more than $14 billion in foreign investments in 25 years, said Akim (Mayor) of Astana, Zhenis Kassymbek, during a July 5 Twin Cities Forum. According to Kassymbek, Astana’s gross output has increased to $22 billion, the level of industry has reached $4.3 billion, while the gross domestic product…

ASTANA – The construction of Astana was one of the most significant events in the history of independent Kazakhstan, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on July 5 during the Twin Cities Forum in the run-up to the 25th anniversary of the capital, reported the Akorda press service. Tokayev expressed in his speech sincere gratitude to everyone…

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina, defending Wimbledon champion, beat Shelby Rogers of America 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 at the start of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships on July 4 at the Centre Court in London, reported the tournament’s press service. The match lasted for one hour and 43 minutes. “It was really tough for me today. I…

ASTANA – The Kazakh and European Union (EU) business representatives and officials explored the opportunities and challenges related to establishing cooperation in critical raw materials during a July 4 forum in Astana. Speaking about the Kazakh-EU cooperation, Turar Zholmagambetov, deputy chairman of the Industrial Development Committee at the Kazakh Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development,…

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 substantial milestones reached during the visit of Germany’s President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Kazakhstan, a new crypto platform launched in the country and the role of women in…

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 the wildfires in the Abai Region, Kazakhstan’s role in the international arena, partnership with the European Union (EU) on food security, the country’s proposal to end the…

ASTANA – Central Asian and European Union officials reaffirmed their willingness to deepen interregional cooperation during the tenth anniversary meeting of the Central Asia-EU High Level Political and Security Dialogue on June 13, reported the Kazakh Foreign Ministry. Deputy foreign ministers from Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan’s ambassador in Astana attended the…

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu met with European Union (EU) Special Representative for Central Asia Terhi Hakala and Deputy Secretary General of the European External Action Service Enrique Mora on June 13-14 to discuss cooperation in transport and logistics, critical raw materials, and visa facilitation, reported the country’s Foreign…