Kazakhstan’s Investment Activities Discussed at UNCTAD World Investment Forum
NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s measures to created favorable conditions for investments were presented at the virtual seventh United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) World Investment Forum, which kicked off Oct. 18, reported the press service of the Kazakh Invest national company. As a main part of the United Nations Secretariat, the UNCTAD has a…
New York Federal Court Rejects All Objections of Mukhtar Ablyazov and Ilyas Khrapunov
NUR-SULTAN – United States District Judge Alison J. Nathan of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York rejected the objections filed by former BTA Bank Board of Directors Chairperson Mukhtar Ablyazov and son of former Almaty Mayor Viktor Khrapunov, Ilyas Khrapunov, and sanctioned them for their misconduct during the litigation…
Major Milestone of Kazakh Independence: Repatriation
Editor’s note: Since 1991, when Kazakhstan gained its independence, оver one million of ethnic Kazakhs have returned to their historical homeland, reports zakon.kz. In the analytical piece below translated from Russian this popular on-line news outlet details specific government policies that allowed Kazakh compatriots (kandas) to resettle comfortably in their country of origin. A month…
Government Approves List of National Projects to Advance Economic Competitiveness, Improve Quality of Life
NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the decree on national projects on Oct.13, according to Akorda Press. Earlier, the Kazakh government approved national development projects at the Oct.12 meeting, reported the Prime Minister’s office. Prime Minister Askar Mamin recalled that President Tokayev instructed his government ensure the transition from state programs to national projects in…
Kazakh Economy Shows Positive Dynamics with GDP Growth of 3.4 Percent
NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh economy showed positive dynamics with a GDP growth of 3.4 percent, reported Prime Minister Askar Mamin at the Oct.12 meeting. According to Mamin, the anti-crisis measures adopted contributed to the economic recovery. The growth of production in the real sector has become key in economic acceleration. It is reported that production…
President Tokayev Reaffirms Nation’s Green Commitments at KazEnergy Eurasian Forum
NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment “to global efforts to combat climate change and the targeted action as part of the Paris Agreement” on Oct.7 at the fourteenth KazEnergy Eurasian Forum. The KazEnergy Eurasian Forum and World Energy Week took place in a digital format on Oct. 4-7 in Nur-Sultan. Tokayev noted that…
Kazakhstan to Adopt New Law to Protect Animals
NUR-SULTAN – The draft law on the responsible treatment of animals has been submitted for consideration at the Majilis (the lower House of Kazakh Parliament). This is the first law that provides tougher penalties for animal cruelty. The law establishes general and special requirements for the treatment of animals, protects animals from cruelty, prevents the…
Famous Kazakh Actor Doskhan Zholzhaksynov Celebrates 70th Anniversary
NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev awarded the Order of Otan to Kazakh actor and film director Doskhan Zholzhaksynov on his 70th anniversary on Oct.7. Zholzhaksynov is a People’s Artist of Kazakhstan, laureate of two state prizes, Honored Artist of the Kazakh SSR, and Honored Artist of Kyrgyzstan. He was born in 1951 in the village…
New Processing Facility Launched at Aktogay Copper Mine
NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took part in the launch of the second processing facility at the Aktogay large scale open pit mine located in the East Kazakhstan region, reported Akorda. Launched in 2017, the Aktogay expansion project is implemented by the KAZ Minerals group of companies. The facility will increase the processing of ore…
Kazenergy Forum, World Energy Week Represent Recognition of Kazakhstan’s Achievements in Energy Sector, Says Kazenergy Association Director General
NUR-SULTAN – This year, the fourteenth Kazenergy Eurasian Forum and World Energy Week are taking place in digital format on Oct. 4-7 in Nur-Sultan. The events show the recognition of Kazakhstan’s contribution to the energy sector development, said Kazenergy Association Director General Kenzhebek Ibrashev. “It must be admitted that the holding of the World Energy…
Kazakh Tennis Player Putintseva Reaches Quarterfinals at Astana Open
NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh athlete Yulia Putintseva reached the quarterfinals at the WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) 250 tournament held in Nur-Sultan after the second edition of the ATP 250 Astana Open, the press service of the Kazakh Tennis Federation (KTF) reported on Sept. 29. Putintseva beat Vera Lapko from Belarus 6-4, 6-4 in their second-round match,…
Turkistan Hosts Tenth Session of TURKPA
NUR-SULTAN – Turkistan hosted the tenth session of the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic-speaking countries (TURKPA) on Sept.28. The event also marked the handover ceremony of the TURKPA chairmanship from Azerbaijan to Kazakhstan. Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said that the development and strengthening of interaction between the Turkic-speaking countries are of great importance in his address…
Year of Khiva – Concert to Celebrate Cultural Capital of Turkic World 2020 Held in Uzbekistan
NUR-SULTAN – The celebratory concert to mark the opening of Year of Khiva – the Cultural Capital of the Turkic World 2020 was held on Sept.15 in Khiva, reported the press service of International Organization of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY). Khiva, an ancient town, was named the cultural capital of the Turkic World on Jan.7 in…
AT Correspondent Wins UN Media Climate Contest in Kazakhstan
NUR-SULTAN – The United Nations (UN) in Kazakhstan announced winners of the Change for Climate media contest on the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, which is celebrated globally on Sept.7. The contest recognized the best journalists in the print and online media whose stories raise awareness about the threats posed by climate…
US Remains Committed to Close Partnership with Kazakhstan, Says Joseph Biden
NUR-SULTAN – President Joseph Biden congratulated President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the 30th anniversary of the closure of the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site, reports the Akorda press service. “On behalf of the United States of America, I want to extend my best wishes to the people of Kazakhstan as you mark three decades since the closure…
Kazakh President, President of EC Discuss Developments in Afghanistan and Its Impact on Central Asia
NUR-SULTAN – President of the European Council Charles Michel expressed appreciation to Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for his support in the evacuation and hosting of the United Nations Assistance Mission (UNMA) staff in Afghanistan during an Aug. 26 telephone conversation. “Kazakhstan is a key partner in promoting regional stability, combating the risks of terrorism and…
CSTO Member States Release Joint Statement to Mark 30th Anniversary of Closure of Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site
NUR-SULTAN – The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) released a joint statement to mark the 30th anniversary of the closure of the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site, the press service of the Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported on Aug. 26. The statement was published on the eve of the International Day against Nuclear Tests, which…
Kazakhstan to Begin National Census Next Week
NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan will begin the national census on Sept. 1 – a process that will last through Oct. 30. The government reviewed the preparation for the census during their meeting on Tuesday. “This event is of great social and economic importance. The results of the census will provide a wide range of indicators, the…
Kazakh President Takes Part in CSTO Collective Security Council Meeting
NUR-SULTAN – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took part in an extraordinary session of the Collective Security Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organization on Monday, Aug. 23, Akorda reported. The meeting was held in the format of a video conference. The heads of the countries exchanged views on the situation in Afghanistan and its…
New Terminal at Dostyk Station Increases Cargo Traffic through Kazakhstan
NUR-SULTAN – The Dostyk Trans Terminal will significantly increase its cargo traffic capacity by 2022, reported the press service of the PTC Cargo company. The terminal, which was launched more than two months ago on the Chinese border at Dostyk-Alashankou, plans to form and send up to 12 container trains. The managing company of the…
Kazakh Aviation Issues New Flight Restrictions over Afghanistan
NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh Aviation Administration issued new flight restrictions taking into account the situation in Afghanistan, reported Aug. 18 the press service of the committee. There are risks and threats influencing safety of passengers as well as of aircrafts in the course of flights on the territory of Afghanistan and over its airspace, it…
Kazakhstan Continues to Closely Follow Development of Situation in Afghanistan
NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan expressed its support for the United Nations Security Council’s statement on the establishment of a new Afghan government through inclusive negotiations, reported on Aug.19 the Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “Kazakhstan is closely following the development of the situation in Afghanistan… Kazakhstan calls on all parties to ensure the peaceful transfer of…
Kazakh Capital Joins Global C40 Women4Climate Mentorship Program
NUR-SULTAN – Nur-Sultan has become the 17th city in the world and the first in the CIS and Central Asia that joined the C40 Women4Climate Mentorship Program, the city’s administration reported. The program aims to share knowledge and experiences with the next generation of women leaders in the field of climate issues. Ten women will…
Kuryk Seaport Plans to Increase Shipment Capacity
NUR-SULTAN – The management of the Kuryk seaport announced plans to add 1.5-2 million tons of cargo to the port’s capacity by 2022-2023, reported the port’s press service. “The projects will be implemented with investors who see great potential in this area,” said General Director of Kuryk seaport Serik Akhmetov on Aug 1. The port,…
Kazakh President Holds Special Meeting on Afghanistan
NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting on Afghanistan Aug. 16, reported President’s Spokesperson Berik Uali. Prime Minister Askar Mamin and heads of the National Security Committee, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Emergency Situation, the General Prosecutor’s Office, State Security Service, the Secretary of…
