CPC Reports Decline in Supply Due to Technical Processes at Oil Fields in Kazakhstan
NUR-SULTAN – The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) reduced the volume of oil pumped via the Tengiz-Novorossiysk pipeline due to repairs at the Tengiz field and shutdown of production at the Kashagan oil field, reported the company’s press service on Aug. 3. The CPC is the largest international oil transportation project with participation from Russia, Kazakhstan…
Nur-Sultan Hosts Charity Run to Honor Kazakhstan’s First Heart Transplant Tenth Anniversary
NUR-SULTAN – The Heart Center Foundation will organize a charity run on Aug. 7 titled You Are the Champion of My Heart in Nur-Sultan to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s first heart transplant surgery, reported the press service of the Nur-Sultan akimat (city administration) on Aug. 2. Those interested in participating should register by…
Kazakh Ministry of Healthcare Forecasts COVID-19 Cases to Decline in September
NUR-SULTAN – The COVID-19 incidence is projected to decline in September after an average daily increase to 4,000 cases in August, Kazakh Healthcare Minister Azhar Giniyat said at an Aug. 2 government meeting chaired by Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov. “According to statistics, since the beginning of the pandemic, 1.4 million people have tested positive for…
Pope Francis to Conduct Holy Mass for Roman Catholics, Including Pilgrims, During His September Visit to Kazakhstan
NUR-SULTAN – Pope Francis will conduct a holy mass for Roman Catholics, including pilgrims, on Sept. 14 as part of his visit to Kazakhstan on Sept. 13-15, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported on Aug. 2. On Aug. 1, the Holy See and the Kazakh President’s press service confirmed that Pope Francis will pay a…
Epidemiological Situation Stable in Regions, as COVID-19 Cases Rise in Nur-Sultan, Says Healthcare Minister
NUR-SULTAN – Amid the rise in COVID-19 cases in Nur-Sultan, Kazakh Healthcare Minister Azhar Giniyat reported on the revised restrictive measures in all three zones at an Aug. 2 government meeting chaired by Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov. “In the green and yellow zones, restrictive measures are aimed at localizing the source of infection without restricting…
Kazakh Defense Ministry to Recruit 13 Digital Officers
NUR-SULTAN – For the first time, the Kazakh Defense Ministry announced the selection of 13 digital officers, reported the ministry’s press service on Aug. 2. After an online competition, candidates will have to pass IQ and SHL testing, demonstrate good knowledge of laws and legal norms and present their ideas for the digitalization of the…
Abai Region Launches 100 MW Wind Project
NUR-SULTAN – A 100 megawatt grid-connected wind turbine has been launched in the Ayagoz district of the Abai Region, reported the Kazakh Energy Ministry’s press service on July 29. The project is implemented within the country’s integrated renewable energy system that generates nearly 300 million kilowatt per hour of additional electricity in the grid. Some…
Tenge Strengthens Despite Sharp Drop in Oil Prices
NUR-SULTAN – The tenge has been strengthened despite a sharp drop in oil prices, reported the press service of the Kazakh Association of Financiers on Aug. 2. At today’s morning session, the USD/KZT pair is trading at 474.35 tenge per U.S. dollar. Meanwhile, Brent oil prices slumped 9.1 percent to $100 per barrel earlier this…
Rural Elections to Be Held This Week in Kazakhstan
NUR-SULTAN – The elections of rural akims (governors) will take place on July 31 in 27 rural areas, said Kazakhstan’s State Counselor Erlan Karin on July 29. Another 214 rural akims will be elected by year-end. Elections in 1,037 rural areas are scheduled for 2023 and 2024. Kazakhstan had its first-ever election of rural akims…
717 People Convicted for Crimes During January Attacks, Says Prosecutor General
NUR-SULTAN – 717 people have been convicted for attacks, mass riots, possession of weapons, and theft during the January events, Prosecutor General Berik Asylov said at a Prosecutor General’s Office board meeting on July 28. Since the beginning of the year, prosecutors have focused on establishing the causes and details of the “January tragedy” and…
CPC’s Oil Shipment Secure After Power Supply Failure at Atyrau Oil Pump Stations
NUR-SULTAN – The power supply shutdown at oil pump stations (PS) in the Atyrau Region did not affect oil shipment, reported the press service of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) on July 27. According to the press release, adverse weather conditions in the Atyrau Region (rain, thunderstorm and hurricane wind) and the collapse of several…
US Tribunal Terminates Arbitration Against BTA Bank, Almaty City and Kazakhstan Filed by Two-Time Convict
NUR-SULTAN – The New York City Tribunal of the American Arbitration Association dismissed July 9 all claims filed by Litco against Kazakhstan, the Almaty akimat (city administration), BTA Bank and their consultant after the claimant failed to pay the processing fee, reported the bank’s press service on July 25. Last February, the court warned the…
Sanctions against Russia Directly Affect Kazakh Households, According to Latest Survey
NUR-SULTAN – More than half of the respondents said the Western sanctions against Russia had a significant impact on the lives of Kazakh people, according to the recent survey released by the BISAM Central Asia Center for Sociological and Marketing Research. The survey was conducted in Almaty, Nur-Sultan, Shymkent, Aktobe, Karaganda, Kostanay, Taraz, and Ust-Kamenogorsk…
Kazakh President Visits Saudi Arabian Crown Prince to Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Ties
NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has flown to Saudi Arabia in his first official visit as the head of the state to discuss prospects of cooperation in trade and investment with the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, reports president’s press office. The visit was planned for July 23-24. At the airport President…
Local Entrepreneurs Launch Wind Power Plant in Almaty Region
NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s Zheruyyk-Energo company launched a 50-megawatt wind power plant in the Shelek corridor of the Almaty Region, reported the Kazakh Invest company. Some 25 towers were installed using advanced technology and equipment manufactured by the Danish company Vestas Wind Systems. The wind power plant will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 206,000…
It is Time for Central Asia to Unleash Its Full Potential, Says Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister
NUR-SULTAN – The fourth consultative meeting of heads of Central Asian states concluded July 21 in Cholpon-Ata. It is time for the region to unleash its full potential, said Kazakhstan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Yermukhambet Konuspayev, commenting on the outcomes of the Cholpon-Ata meeting to The Astana Times. “Our nations are sharing culture, history, geography and…
KazISS Director Sees Growing Importance of Kazakhstan for US
If Kazakhstan was once interested in working closer with the United States, the same can be said of the US now, said Director of the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies Yerkin Tukumov, among other things, in an interview with Zakon.kz. – The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan recently said that Kazakhstan is writing a…
ADB Launches New Platform to Facilitate Partnerships for Startups in Central Asia
NUR-SULTAN – The Asian Development Bank has launched a new platform to improve the ecosystem for startup businesses and discuss potential avenues for collaboration as part of its Central Asia Economic Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) program during a virtual event that gathered government officials, business incubators, start-up accelerators, IT parks, students, and investor communities from…
Neo-Nomad 2022 Campaign to Be Launched in September to Promote Domestic Tourism
NUR-SULTAN – The Ministry of Culture and Sports announced plans to launch the Neo-Nomad 2022 project on the eve of Capital Day, reported the press service of Kazakh Tourism. Tourists can now receive a special status of NeoNomad after visiting 20 popular tourist attractions in the country, said Vice Minister of Culture and Sports Yerzhan…
Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Turkey Seek Ways to Boost Cooperation in Logistics and Transport
NUR-SULTAN – The foreign and transport ministers of Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Turkey convened in Baku to explore ways to boost cooperation in logistics and energy as well as to discuss the regional and international agenda in light of the ongoing geo-political changes occuring in the region, reports the Kazakh Foreign Ministry. Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister…
AIFC Should Strengthen Its Status as Leading Regional Financial Center, Says President Tokayev
NUR-SULTAN – The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) should strengthen its status as a leading regional financial center, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during the June 27 meeting of the AIFC Management Council, reported the Akorda. The meeting was held as part of the Astana Financial Days conference, which kicked off on June 27 in…
Iranian Businesses to Invest More than $200 Million in Kazakhstan
NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh and Iranian business communities signed 12 agreements worth more than $200 million during the Kazakh-Iranian Business Forum in Tehran in mid-June, reported the Kazakh Invest national company. The forum was held during the recent visit of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Iran when Tokayev and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi agreed to increase…
Kazakhstan’s Chief of General Staff Speaks About Measures to Strengthen Armed Forces
NUR-SULTAN – When Kazakhstan gained independence, the Kazakh military was created practically from scratch, and the army can rightfully be considered a basic element of the foundation of a new statehood, said Lieutenant General Marat Khusainov, First Deputy Minister of Defense – Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan, reports Zakon.kz news…
Kazakh President Meets with Amir of Qatar, Takes Part in Qatar Economic Forum
NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani reaffirmed their mutual desire to strengthen trade and economic ties and implement joint investment projects during their June 21 meeting in Doha, reported Akorda. Tokayev paid a visit to Qatar at the personal invitation of…
Kazakhstan’s Burabay and Markakol Parks Join UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves
NUR-SULTAN – The Burabay National Park and the Markakol State Nature Reserve have been included in the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves, reported the press service of the Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The decision was announced at the 34th session of the International Coordinating Council of the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Program…
