Russian Gas Transit via Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan Officially Commences
ASTANA – The transit of Russian gas through Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan via the Central Asia-Center gas pipeline officially commenced at an Oct. 7 ceremony in Moscow, reported the Akorda press service. Addressing the event, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said that Kazakhstan had fully completed the preparation of the main gas pipeline across its territory on time.…
Kazakh Airlines Transport Close to 9 Million Passengers in 2023
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s airlines carried 8.7 million passengers in the first eight months of 2023, 26% more than last year, with up to 600 flights per week to 32 countries and 115 international destinations, said Timur Tlegenov, the deputy chairman of the Civil Aviation Committee, reported the Silk Way TV channel reported on Oct. 4.…
President Tokayev Receives Credentials from Foreign Ambassadors
ASTANA – Ambassadors of fourteen countries presented their credentials to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the Akorda presidential palace on Oct. 6, reported the Akorda press service. The ambassadors included Salman Bal from Switzerland, Egidijus Navikas from Lithuania, Pavol Šepel’ák from the Czech Republic, Nagendra Prasad from India, Hamza Mahmoud Yousef Al-Omari from Jordan, Nicolaas Jacob…
Kazakhstan Can Emerge as Regional Leader in Gas Industry, Says QazaqGaz Chair
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has all the prerequisites to become a regional leader in the gas industry, said Sanzhar Zharkeshov, the chairman of QazaqGaz national gas company, at an Oct. 4 plenary session during the Kazakhstan Energy Week 2023, reported the company’s press service. Zharkeshov emphasized that the country possesses resources and reserves, strategic geographic location,…
Digital Bridge 2023 to Host Robots Battle, Drone Racing and Pitching Zone
ASTANA – The best robots of the FIRST Robotics Competition will fight at a robotics exhibition during the Digital Bridge 2023 on Oct. 12-13 in Astana, reported the forum’s press service. The robots made by schoolchildren, champions in robotics, who represented Kazakhstan in Australia and the United States, will create colorful mosaics, launch air planes…
Qatar’s Hassad Food Plans to Build Deep Grain Processing Plant in Kazakhstan
ASTANA – Hassad Food, the Qatar Investment Authority’s investment arm, is set to launch a joint venture on building a plant for deep grain processing in the Akmola Region, involving large technology partners. This was announced at an Oct. 5 meeting between Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin and Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister…
Astana Prepares for Secretariat Meeting of Congress of World and Traditional Religions Leaders
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is preparing to host the 21st meeting of the Secretariat of Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions scheduled for Oct. 11 in Astana, reported Zakon.kz. The event will bring together representatives of Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism, Hinduism, Taoism, and Shintoism from 24 countries, including Azerbaijan, China, Egypt, India, Iran, Israel,…
Kazakhstan Set to Launch 170 Projects in Manufacturing Sector This Year
ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to launch 170 projects in the food industry, construction, machine building, metallurgy, and other sectors this year, Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov said at an Oct. 3 government meeting dedicated to the manufacturing industry, reported the Prime Minister’s press office. Implementing the projects within the Industrialization Map would create about 12,500…
Kazakh President Visits Newly Opened Schoolchildren’s Palace in Astana
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited the Sana Schoolchildren’s Palace today, which has recently opened on the left bank of the Kazakh capital, the Akorda press service reported on Oct. 4. The Sana Center, constructed by the Damu Development Group founded by Abzal Sagymbaev, revealed the plans to establish several development centers and social and…
President Tokayev Congratulates Shell on 30th Anniversary in Kazakhstan
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated the global energy group Shell on its 30th anniversary of operations in Kazakhstan at the ceremony in Astana on Oct. 3, the date that marked an important milestone in the history of the country’s oil and gas industry, reported the Akorda press service. One of the country’s strategic partners…
Kazakhstan Reaffirms Commitment to Enhancing Food Security at Ninth OIC Ministerial Conference
ASTANA – Kazakhstan expressed readiness to make a substantial contribution to resolving food security issues in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states at the ninth OIC Ministerial Conference on Food Security and Agricultural Development on Oct. 2-3 in Doha, Qatar, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. Kazakhstan, represented by Deputy Prime Minister Serik…
Kazakhstan, Qatar Plan to Create Joint Commerce and Industry Chamber
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Qatar are set to launch a joint chamber of commerce and industry to boost trade and economic ties, as was announced during a business forum on Oct. 3 in Doha, reported the Association of Kazakhstan’s Oil Service Companies (KazService) press office. One of the chamber’s initiators, Centrasia Group CEO Almas Kudaibergen,…
KazEnergy Forum Highlights State-Business Partnership for Carbon Neutrality
ASTANA – The first day of the 15th KazEnergy Eurasian Forum on Oct. 3 focused on the government and private sector partnership to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. During the Strategic Session: Eco-Environment and Energy: Vectors of Partnership, Managing Partner of McKinsey & Company in Central Asia Dulatbek Ikbayev presented extensive research on the topic,…
Kazakhstan to Build 20 Modern Multidisciplinary Hospitals
ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to build 20 modern multidisciplinary hospitals with private sector involvement, as directed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, said Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov during an Oct. 2 meeting of the Council for Improvement of the Investment Climate, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. The meeting was attended by British Ambassador to Kazakhstan…
Sarzha Multifunctional Marine Terminal Receives Its First Cargo Shipment
ASTANA – The Sarzha multifunctional marine terminal marked its official inauguration on Sept. 29 with the first cargo shipment received for further transportation to the port of Baku via the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) in October, reported the Semurg Invest company’s press service. The opening ceremony of the terminal at the port of Kuryk…
Kazakhstan Advocates for Sovereign Equality of IAEA Member States
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s resolution on restoring the sovereign equality of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) member states was adopted by an overwhelming majority (99-2-16) at the 67th session of the IAEA General Conference on Sept. 29 in Vienna, reported the Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s press service. Introduced by Kazakh First Deputy Foreign Minister Kairat Umarov,…
Tokayev Discusses Prospects of Economic Cooperation Between Central Asia and Germany
ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took part in a roundtable of the Eastern Committee of the German economy alongside his Central Asian counterparts on Sept. 29 in Berlin, expressing confidence that the meeting would open new horizons of economic cooperation between the countries, reported the Akorda press service. Roundtable discussion Tokayev referred to…
China’s Forbidden City Imperial Palace Complex Displays Kazakhstan’s Ancient Artifacts
ASTANA – The opening ceremony of an exhibition titled “Thriving for a Collaborative World” took place at the Forbidden City (Gugong in Chinese) imperial palace complex at the heart of Beijing on Sept. 28, reported the Kazakh Embassy to China on their Facebook account. Among Kazakh unique cultural artifacts, the exhibition showcased some items and…
Kazakhstan Secures Gold in Kayak, Canoeing Racing at Asian Games
ASTANA – Kazakh athletes Sergey Yemelyanov and Timur Khaidarov won the gold medal in the canoe double 500-meter final on Oct. 2 at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, reported the National Olympic Committee’s press service. This is the fourth gold the national team has brought to Kazakhstan. Earlier, Mariya Brovkova and Rufina Iskakova…
President Tokayev Holds Meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held tête-à-tête talks with Germany’s Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz during his official visit to Germany on Sept. 28, reported the Akorda press service. The parties acknowledged the dynamic growth of bilateral relations and reaffirmed their commitment to comprehensively strengthen Kazakh-German relations. Outlining the main areas of cooperation, they agreed to…
Nazarbayev University Secures Spot in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024
ASTANA – Nazarbayev University (NU) has, for the first time, entered the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024, landing in the top 30% of international research universities, according to a release published on Sept. 28. This entry represents a significant accomplishment for the NU, which is only a decade old and has ranked…
National Bank Remains Committed to Ensuring Price Stability, Says Governor
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s National Bank remains committed to its primary mandate of ensuring price stability, aiming to alleviate pro-inflationary pressures and maintain inflation close to the medium-term target of 5%, Governor Timur Suleimenov said at a Sept. 28 meeting with global investors, reported the bank’s press office. “The exchange rate of the tenge will continue…
Kazakh Shooters Claim Two More Gold Medals at Asian Games
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Zukhra Irnazarova took a shooting gold in the 10 meter running target contest on Sept. 28 at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, reported the National Olympic Committee’s press service. Irnazarova scored 560 points in the final, overtaking two shooters from North Korea and bringing the second gold medal to Kazakhstan’s…
Kazakhstan Advances in Establishing Cross-Border Hubs
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin convened a Sept. 27 meeting of the operational headquarters to monitor the progress in building transport, logistics and trade hubs on the borders with China, the Kyrgyz Republic, Russia, Uzbekistan and on the Caspian Sea, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. This undertaking is part of Kazakhstan’s…
Kazakhconcert Announces Program for Alem Saz International Music Festival
ASTANA – Kazakhconcert state musical organization named after Roza Baglanova will start the second Alem Saz International Music Festival tomorrow, promising an array of concerts, exhibitions, master classes, film screenings, and fashion shows curated in its rich program, reported the organization’s press office. Distinguished artists from Spain will open the first day with an exhibition…
