Highlight of Second Day of Astana International Forum: Conversation with WTO Director-General
ASTANA – One of the special sessions at the Astana International Forum (AIF) will include a dialogue with Dr.Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The session will provide a unique platform for an in-depth conversation on cooperation between the WTO and Kazakhstan. According to Okonjo-Iweala, the constructive dialogue will emphasize trade…
Nobel Laureate to Propose Strategy for Kazakhstan’s Transition to Net-Zero Carbon Emissions at Astana International Forum
ASTANA – Rae Kwon Chung, Nobel Peace Prize winner in 2007 and member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), is expected to propose a new strategy for Kazakhstan’s transition to net-zero carbon emissions at the Astana International Forum (AIF), the Khabar 24 TV channel reported on June 6. Chung, who previously served as…
President Tokayev Outlines Priorities for Central Asia and EU Cooperation
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined strategically important priority areas of cooperation between the European Union and Central Asia during the second EU-Central Asia Summit held on June 2 in Cholpon-Ata, the Kyrgyz Republic, reported the Akorda press service. Considering dynamic intra-regional economic relations, Tokayev set the goal to bring the trade turnover between Kazakhstan…
News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Measures to Return Illegally Withdrawn Assets, Cooperation with Switzerland, Diversification of Oil Export Routes, and More
ASTANA – The Astana Times has picked a selection of articles on Kazakhstan featured in international media across the world this week. Today’s foreign media digest covers Kazakhstan’s steps to return illegally withdrawn assets, the country’s approval of cryptocurrency exchange, cooperation with Switzerland, efforts to diversify oil export routes, the growth of the Astana International…
Kazakhstan to Strengthen Cooperation with EU in Critical Raw Materials
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the European Union have agreed to strengthen cooperation in critical raw materials on the sidelines of the 13th international congress Astana Mining & Metallurgy held on June 1-2, reported the Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development. Minister of Industry and Infrastructure Development Marat Karabayev and Vice President of the European Commission…
President Tokayev Emphasizes Importance of Children’s Rights Protection
ASTANA – It is crucial to strengthen the protection of children’s rights and health, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said during a meeting with Commissioner for Children’s Rights, Aruzhan Sain, on June 1, which marked International Children’s Day. The meeting took place as part of Tokayev’s visit to Almaty, reported the Akorda press service. Tokayev stressed the…
Kazakhstan Delivers Second Batch of Nuclear Fuel to China
ASTANA – The joint Kazakh-Chinese Ulba fuel assembly plant delivered the second batch containing more than 30 tons of low-enriched uranium to China, the press service of Kazatomprom national atomic company reported on May 31. A solemn ceremony of receiving nuclear fuel manufactured at the joint enterprise in Ust-Kamenogorsk in eastern Kazakhstan took place at…
President Visits Center for Study of Materials of Political Repressions During Trip to Almaty
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited the Center for the Study of Materials of Political Repressions of the 20th century during his working trip to the city of Almaty, the Akorda press service reported on May 31. Tokayev reviewed the conditions for storing documents and the work of the offices to restore and microfilm archival…
Astana to Host Boccia Championship This Week
ASTANA – Kazakhstan will host the boccia national championship on June 1-4 in the capital, Vice President of the Kazakhstan Boccia Federation Nazym Zhangazinova said at a May 30 briefing at the Central Communications Service. Boccia is a ball sport for people with severe musculoskeletal disorders. The game helps children with disabilities to improve their…
QazaqGaz Launches Second Line of Makat-North Caucasus Gas Pipeline
ASTANA – QazaqGaz national company and the Akimat (administration) of the Atyrau Region launched a looping section of the Makat-North Caucasus gas pipeline in the region’s Makat District, the company reported on May 30. The construction of the looping (or second) line, which runs in parallel to the first one, is valued at approximately 86…
Kazakhstan Marks Day of Remembrance of Victims of Political Repression and Famine
ASTANA – On May 31, Kazakhstan is remembering the victims of political repressions and famine during the Soviet period in 1920s-1950s. The crimes of totalitarianism have left deep marks on the self-consciousness of the Kazakh people, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev wrote on his Twitter account on the day which is commemorated in the nation as the…
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,…
