Kazakhstan’s Non-Oil Trade Turnover Totals $46.7 Billion in January-July
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s trade turnover of non-oil goods increased by 21.7% to $46.7 billion in January-July, Vice Minister of Trade and Integration Kairat Torebayev said at a Sept. 25 briefing in the Central Communications Service, reported the ministry’s press office. Non-oil exports accounted for $14.2 billion, with copper and copper cathodes constituting 12.9% of the…
Kazakh Energy Minister Outlines Key Areas of Cooperation with IAEA
ASTANA – Kazakh Minister of Energy Almasadam Satkaliyev spoke out priority areas of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the 67th IAEA General Conference on Sept. 25-29 in Vienna, Austria, reported the ministry’s press service. Satkaliyev emphasized that with the support of the IAEA, Kazakhstan has successfully established the production of radiopharmaceuticals…
Kazakhstan, Tatarstan Review Prospects for Further Collaboration
ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov discussed prospects for cooperation in trade and economic, investment, agricultural, cultural, and humanitarian areas at a Sept. 25 meeting in the Kazakh capital, reported the Akorda press service. President Tokayev highlighted the critical role Tatarstan plays in Kazakhstan’s multifaceted relations with Russia,…
KazISS Director Discusses Regional Cooperation at Third Central Asia-China Think Tanks Forum
ASTANA – Yerkin Tukumov, the director of the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KazISS), outlined key issues in regional cooperation related to connecting transport routes, digital development, and expanding investment attractiveness at the third Central Asia-China Think Tanks Forum on Sept. 21 in Xi’an, China, reported KazISS’ press service. The forum, convening for the third…
Kazakh Foreign Minister Participates in OIC and CICA Meetings in New York
ASTANA – Murat Nurtleu, the Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, participated in the Coordination Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and chaired an informal Council of Foreign Ministers of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) on the sidelines of the 78th session…
Central Asia Addresses Early Warning Systems for Climate Resilience
ASTANA – A High-Level Dialogue on Climate Change and Resilience in Central Asia, kicked off in Bishkek on Sept. 21, overviewed a pivotal role of early warning systems in building resilience and mitigating climate change in the region, reported the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Kazakhstan. Early warning systems are seen as a proactive…
Kazakhstan National Team to Participate in 19th Asian Games
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national team will take part in the 19th Asian Games from Sept. 23 to Oct. 8 in Hangzhou, China, reported the Kazakh Ministry of Tourism and Sports. This will be the eighth time the national team will participate in the Asian Games since 1994. The event is held every four years. Kazakhstan…
Kazakhstan’s National Fund to Allocate Funds to Children
ASTANA – Starting from Jan. 1 next year, the National Fund will allocate 50% of its annual investment income to special savings accounts for children until they reach the age of 18, according to an announcement made by deputies of the Mazhilis, the lower house of the Kazakh Parliament, at a Sept. 20 plenary meeting.…
President Tokayev Participates in C5+1 Summit with Central Asian Leaders and President Biden
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev participated in the inaugural C5+1 summit of five Central Asian leaders and United States President Joe Biden on Sept. 19. The summit took place on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, reported the Akorda press service. President Tokayev along with the U.S. President…
President Tokayev Fosters Diplomatic, Economic Ties During UN General Assembly
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev continued his round of meetings with world leaders – Presidents of Kenya, Mongolia, Montenegro, Portugal, Romania, and South Korea, on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly on Sept. 19 in New York, reported the Akorda press service. Tokayev highlighted the importance of activating…
Mineral Fertilizer Plant in Taraz Exports Products to Nearly 20 Countries
ASTANA – A mineral fertilizer plant in Taraz increased its production capacity, and is now exporting ready-made products to nearly 20 countries, Khabar 24 Channel reported on Sept. 16. With over 1,500 employees, one of the oldest plants in the Zhambyl Region has produced around 450,000 tons of products since the beginning of 2023, surpassing…
Kazakhstan Participates in China-Europe Railway Express Cooperation Forum
ASTANA – Kazakh First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar took part in the opening ceremony of the China-Europe Railway Express Cooperation Forum on Sept. 15 during his working visit to Lianyungang city at the invitation of the Chinese side, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. Sklyar delivered President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s address, which underlined the initiative’s…
Publishing House Makes World Bestsellers Accessible in Kazakh Language
ASTANA – Steppe & World Publishing, a house known for its adaptive translation of the Harry Potter saga into the Kazakh language, presented their works at Comic Con Astana, which took place on Sept. 15-17, according to the festival’s press office. Besides translating books, the publishing house supports an association of fans of the Harry…
Kazakh PM Calls for Urgent Actions to Attract Investment
ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov emphasized the urgent need to attract at least 18.5 trillion tenge ($39.5 billion) of investment in fixed assets this year during a Sept. 18 meeting of the investment headquarters, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. He said people need jobs now and cannot wait while the government is…
Kazakhstan Inks Int’l Agreements to Boost Railway Industry
ASTANA – Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) national railway company and Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (Wabtec) signed a framework agreement on strategic cooperation on Sept. 17 during President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s visit to New York to attend the 78th session of United Nations General Assembly, the Akorda press service reported. Wabtec President and CEO Rafael Santana…
Kazakhstan Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Multifaceted Cooperation With Central Asia
ASTANA – Kazakhstan remains steadfast in its commitment to strategic, multifaceted cooperation with all Central Asian countries, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at the fifth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia on Sept. 14, reported the Akorda press service. The President acknowledged the success of previous consultative meetings, which became an effective…
SCO Secretariat Hosts Kazakhstan’s Culture Day
ASTANA – The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Secretariat hosted Kazakhstan’s Culture Day on Sept. 13 as part of the country’s chairmanship of the SCO for 2023-2024 in Beijing, reported the SCO’s press service. “The event contributes to the promotion of the cultural traditions of the SCO nations and the strengthening of the Shanghai Spirit,” reads…
Kazakhstan Showcases Its Trade Opportunities at Hong Kong’s Belt and Road Summit
ASTANA – Kazakh Minister of Trade and Integration, Arman Shakkaliyev, presented Kazakhstan’s trade opportunities at the eighth Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong on Sept. 13, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. Identifying China as Kazakhstan’s second-largest trading partner, Shakkaliyev cited a trade turnover of $24.2 billion for 2022. He expressed the intention to…
Central Asian Foreign Ministers Meet Ahead of Fifth Consultative Meeting of Heads of State
ASTANA – Foreign Ministers of Central Asian states gathered in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on Sept. 13 to review the draft agenda of the fifth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia scheduled for today, reported the Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s press service. Underlining regional interaction in the spirit of friendship, good neighborliness, and strategic…
Kazakh President Explores Prospects with Foreign Businesses
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with business leaders of China and Qatar to discuss prospects for partnership on Sept. 13, a day after he met with Kazakhstan’s business leaders, reported the Akorda press service. At a meeting with Ramez Al-Khayyat and Moutaz Al-Khayyat, the founders of Qatar’s Power International Holding, the President underscored that…
Kazakh Invest Designates Engineering Industry as Kazakhstan’s Promising Investment Opportunity
ASTANA – Kazakh Invest national company published an article on Sept. 8, presenting Kazakhstan as an attractive destination for investors in the engineering industry, one of the major drivers of economic growth. Progress In recent years, Kazakhstan has boosted its engineering sector by fostering strategic partnerships with global giants such as Wabtec, Alstom, and Hyundai…
Kazakh Chess Team Secures Silver Medal at FIDE World Women’s Championship 2023
ASTANA – Having reached the final of the International Chess Federation World Women’s Team Championship (FIDE WWTC) 2023 for the first time, Kazakh chess players took the silver medal, FIDE’s press service reported on Sept. 12. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated the Kazakhstan women’s chess team on their win, calling it a breakthrough in domestic chess.…
China, Central Asia Export Over 80% of Goods to Europe Through Kazakhstan
ASTANA – Over 80% of goods from China and Central Asia are currently exported to Europe through Kazakhstan, Kazakh First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar said at the German-Kazakh Business Forum on Sept. 11, reported Kazinform. Cargo transshipment Sklyar noted the increasing role of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), emphasizing the strategic importance of…
Kazakhstan and Türkiye Explore New Opportunities for Bilateral Cooperation
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu met with Türkiye’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan on Sept. 11 to discuss ways to deepen strategic partnership, reported the Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s press service. Nurtleu welcomed Fidan, who arrived on an official visit to Astana and congratulated him on his recent appointment…
First University Center for Sustainable Development Opens in Kazakhstan
ASTANA – The first Center for Sustainable Development opened in Kazakhstan’s Satbayev University on Sept. 6 in Almaty, reported the university’s press service. The opening ceremony took place during an international round table titled the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): Principles of Environmental Safety, aimed at accelerating and coordinating research efforts to advance…
