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ASTANA – United Kingdom (UK) Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs James Cleverly and Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mukhtar Tileuberdi pledged to strengthen cooperation during the sixth Kazakhstan-UK Strategic Dialogue on Dec. 20 in London, reported the Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s press service.  In a joint statement, the…

ASTANA – The second day of the Central Asian Media Forum kicked off with the Multilateral organizations as a bridge of cooperation panel session.  Former Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States Halil Akinci in his speech urged countries to strengthen international cooperation. “The members of the Turkic Council should not be in confrontation…

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Afghanistan, Alimkhan Yessengeldiyev, and representatives of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) visited the Barmal district of Paktika province in Afghanistan on Dec. 15 to hand over humanitarian supplies previously sent by Kazakhstan through the UNAMA to the victims of the devastating earthquake last summer, reported the Foreign…

ASTANA – Central Asian countries should enhance ties in different areas, said Kazakhstan’s State Counselor Erlan Karin at a Dec. 20 Central Asian Media Forum in Astana, reported the Kazinform. “Central Asian states have started collaborating in recent years. The consultative meetings of Central Asian heads of state, the first of which took place in…

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev encouraged Central Asian countries to expand cultural and humanitarian partnerships as State Counselor Erlan Karin read the welcoming speech at the Central Asian Media Forum on Dec. 20 in Astana. “Congratulations on the launch of the inaugural Central Asian Media Forum! In today’s world, where mass communications are rapidly…

ASTANA – Some 130 people were nominated for the deputy elections to the Kazakh Senate (the upper house of the Parliament) to be held Jan. 14 next year, said acting Chairman of the Central Election Commission (CEC) Konstantin Petrov at the Dec. 15 meeting, the CEC press service reported. This direct election will determine deputies…

ASTANA – The 25-meter-high Christmas tree was lit up in a festive ceremony at the International Exhibition Centre EXPO Square in front of the Nur Alem Pavilion on Dec. 19 in Astana, reported the city administration’s press service. Astana Mayor Zhenis Kassymbek lighted nearly 360 lights adorning the tree. “Dear Astana residents and visitors, on…

ASTANA – More than 100 international experts address media development and share insights and experiences at the first Central Asian Media Forum on Dec. 20 in Astana. Winners of the Pulitzer Prize, world politicians, international and local journalists, influencers, heads of international organizations, and authoritative media experts are expected to participate in the event. Within…

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will meet with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev as part of the state visit to Uzbekistan on Dec. 21-22, reported the Akorda press service. Presidents are expected to discuss the strategic partnership, including the development of trade, economic, and transit-transport cooperation, and prospects in the humanitarian sphere. In addition,…

ASTANA – The National Bank of Kazakhstan released collectible coins dedicated to the Kazakh traditional game of Togyzkumalak on Dec. 15, reported the bank’s press service. Togyzkumalak, an ancient board game designed to develop a person’s intellect, is included in the UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) List of Intangible Cultural Heritage…

ASTANA – China Southern Airlines announced plans to launch flights between Almaty and the Chinese city of Xi’an from Dec.23, according to Kazakhstan’s Civil Aviation Committee. “As part of the ongoing work on resuming international traffic and establishing new routes, the Civil Aviation Committee and the Chinese aviation authorities have worked out the issue of…

ASTANA – The two chambers of the Kazakh Parliament, the Mazhilis and the Senate, adopted changes and additions to its regulations and procedures stemming from the country’s constitutional reform during a joint session on Dec. 19, reported the Mazhilis press service. The adjustments and additions follow the provisions of the constitutional changes voted on by…

ASTANA – The first Central Asian Media Forum will take place in Astana on Dec. 20-21. The forum seeks to become a unique platform for collaboration and intends to create a single media environment for the countries of Central Asia. Within two days, the experts will discuss in person the issues of media development and…

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is preparing nomination dossiers for six objects to be included on the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) List in 2025 to promote unique objects of Kazakhstan’s historical and cultural heritage, said Minister of Culture and Sports Dauren Abayev during a Dec. 14 government meeting, the Prime Minister’s press service…

ASTANA – The United States (US) District Court for the Southern District of New York on Dec. 15 ruled in favor of BTA Bank in the case against Mukhtar Ablyazov and his shell company Triadou SPV S.A., reported the bank’s press service. The jury awarded BTA bank a compensation of more than $100 million with…

ASTANA – Kazakh film “Mukagali” by Bulat Kalymbetov won five awards at the Scottish St. Andrews Film Festival (SAFF) on Dec. 11, reported the press service of the Kazakhfilm studio. The film won the Grand Prix, Best Screenwriter, Best Film Director, Best Camerawork and Best Actor. “The feature film ‘Mukagali’ won 10 international awards in…

ASTANA – The main political result of Kazakhstan’s Chairmanship in the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) was the sixth Summit successfully held in Astana in October. This was announced by Senior Officials Committee (SOC) Chair Adil Tursunov at a meeting of the Special Working Group and the SOC on Dec.…

ASTANA – German entrepreneurs expressed interest in Kazakhstan’s investment and economic potential, the political and socio-economic reforms taking place in the country and the development of the Central Asian region overall during a meeting with Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mukhtar Tileuberdi in Frankfurt on Dec. 14, reported the Foreign Ministry’s press…

ASTANA – The Kazakh National Center for Space Communication and Tajik Net Solutions company signed an agreement on Dec. 13. Kazakhstan will provide Tajikistan with satellite communication, reported Kazinform News Agency. The Kazakh side is ready to provide the transponder capacity of the KazSat-3 satellite in 2023. “The KazSat, satellite communication system, is capable of…

ASTANA – A solemn ceremony presenting a Peace Tree installation, created to honor the seventh Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions held in Kazakhstan on Sept.13, took place on Dec. 13, reported the congress’ press service. “This installation art was created specifically for the seventh Congress of World and Traditional Religions, which became…

ASTANA – The population of Kazakhstan grew by 212,000 people or 1.1 percent over January-October 2022 and totaled 19,715,200 people, reported the press service of the Bureau of National Statistics on Dec. 13.  This year, 333,100 children were born, an 11.4 percent decrease from the previous year. The number of fatalities has also decreased. About…

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reiterated his willingness to enhance cooperation with the Republic of the Russian Federation of Tatarstan at a Dec. 13 meeting with its President Rustam Minnikhanov in Astana, reported the Akorda press service. Tokayev and Minnikhanov addressed the prospects for the advancement of cooperation in trade, economic, investment, cultural,…

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Germany have unique prospects for mutually beneficial cooperation, said Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mukhtar Tileuberdi during his speech at the 36th session of the Berlin Eurasian Club on Dec. 13, reported the Foreign Ministry press service. “Platforms such as the Berlin Eurasian Club are crucial in coordinating…

ASTANA – Adani Group, an Indian multinational conglomerate, is interested in expanding cooperation with Kazakhstan in energy, petrochemistry, and renewable energy sources, said Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani at a Dec. 13 meeting with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana, reported the Akorda press service. During the meeting, the sides reviewed prospects for implementing long-term and…

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is Germany’s most important trading partner in Central Asia, said Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection of Germany Robert Habeck at a Dec. 12 meeting with the Kazakh delegation headed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mukhtar Tileuberdi in Berlin, reported the Foreign Ministry’s…