SCO Leaders Emphasize Strategic Dialogue and Economic Cooperation at Summit
ASTANA — Chinese President Xi Jinping, whose country assumed the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) chairmanship, emphasized the organization’s role as a guarantor of common and sustainable security despite turbulence in international relations during the SCO Plus format meeting held on the sidelines of the 24th SCO Summit on July 4. “Regardless of changes in the…
Kazakh President Outlines Strategies to Boost Multilateral Cooperation at SCO+ Forum
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed several key strategies to foster multilateral cooperation among the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states at the inaugural SCO+ format during the organization’s 24th summit on July 4. Collective facilitation for peace and development Tokayev underscored the necessity of enhancing the UN’s role as the major international institution, ensuring…
President Tokayev Unveils Strategic Vision for SCO Members as Kazakhstan’s Chairmanship Concludes
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined critical strategic directions for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states during his address at the 24th summit of the SCO Council of Heads of State on July 4 in Astana. Speaking at the summit, President Tokayev stated that the SCO has become an effective mechanism of interstate relations,…
Spring Floodwaters Elevate Caspian Sea Levels
ASTANA – In April and May, the abundant flow of floodwaters along the Zhaiyk River replenished the northeastern part of the Caspian Sea by 119 centimeters, the Water Resources and Irrigation Ministry’s press service reported on July 1. This replenishment was facilitated by additional canals constructed by the ministry in collaboration with local executive bodies.…
Kazakhstan, China Deepen Cooperation in Energy and Road Infrastructure
ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov discussed issues of deepening investment cooperation in the energy industry with China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) Chairman Dai Houliang, who arrived in Kazakhstan as part of the Chinese President’s state visit on July 2. Energy field According to the Prime Minister’s press service, particular attention was paid to…
Kazakh President Signs Law to Enhance Science and Technology Policy
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the law “On introducing amendments and additions to some legislative acts of Kazakhstan on issues of science and and technology policy, platform employment, and state control” on July 1, reported Akorda. The new law outlines mechanisms to advance Kazakhstan’s national scientific system. It defines the entities involved in scientific…
China’s Xi Outlines Vision for Strengthening China-Kazakhstan Partnership Ahead of SCO Summit
ASTANA – On July 2, Chinese President Xi Jinping published an article on Kazinform discussing the progress made in bilateral relations with Kazakhstan and outlining the growth he expects to discuss with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during his state visit to Kazakhstan as part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Astana. President Xi outlined…
Kazakhstan Boosts Tourism Development with Major Investment Plan
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has allocated over five billion tenge (US$10.5 million) this year to develop its tourism industry, Khabar TV Channel reported on July 1. Last year, the country welcomed nearly nine million foreign tourists, doubling the number from 2022. The country’s attractions, including the blue Caspian Sea, sandy beaches, mountains, and other picturesque landscapes,…
Eurasian Delegation Explores India’s Rich Cultural Heritage and Innovations
HYDERABAD – The Eurasian delegation of journalists from Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Iran, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan embarked on a Familiarization Visit to New Delhi and Hyderabad from June 22 to 29 to experience India’s rich heritage and vibrant culture. Historical journey in New Delhi Upon arriving in New Delhi, the…
Kazakhstan Exports IT Solutions to Sierra Leone
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has transferred digital components of its e-government to Sierra Leone through grant assistance from the Kazakhstan Agency for International Development (KazAID) at the Sierra Leone Innovates 2024 summit, which took place from June 11 to 13 in Freetown. The export of Kazakh IT solutions resulted from a memorandum of cooperation signed between…
Kazakhstan Stresses UN’s Vital Role in Global Challenges Ahead of SCO Summit
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s First Deputy Foreign Minister Akan Rakhmetullin underscored the crucial role of the United Nations in addressing urgent global challenges during his visit to the UN Plaza in Almaty on June 19. He highlighted the high level of interaction between Kazakhstan and the UN over 32 years of cooperation. The Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s…
Kazakh President Establishes New Legal Guarantees for Journalists in Updated Media Law
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a law on mass media on June 19 to enhance protections and expand rights for journalists in Kazakhstan. The updated legislation introduces the concept of a “special status of a journalist,” which provides additional legal guarantees and protections for journalists, along with expanded rights when searching, requesting, receiving, and…
UNICEF Kazakhstan Officially Partners with Forthcoming World Nomad Games in Astana
ASTANA — The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Kazakhstan became the official non-profit partner of the fifth World Nomad Games on June 20, following a memorandum of understanding signed with the Directorate for the Preparation and Hosting of the Games. According to UNICEF’s press statement, this document aims to promote inclusiveness and protect children’s rights during…
Kazakhstan Aspires To Be Key Player in New Digital Silk Road Initiative
ASTANA — Kazakhstan aims to be a key participant in the new Silk Road in the digital world, as announced during a June 19 meeting of the Council on Improving Investment Climate, chaired by Kazakh First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar. According to the Prime Minister’s press service, the cornerstone of this initiative will be…
Kazakhstan Stands Ready to Enhance Cooperation with Drug Policy Commission
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is ready to actively interact with the Eastern and Central European and Central Asian Commission on Drug Policy (ECECACD), President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stated during a June 19 meeting with ECECACD Chair Aleksander Kwaśniewski. According to the Akorda press service, the meeting focused on enhancing cooperation with the ECECACD in the exchange of…
Attack on Kazakh Journalist in Kyiv: Tokayev Orders Sending Inquiries to Ukrainian Authorities
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has directed Kazakhstan’s diplomatic and law enforcement agencies to send official inquiries to their Ukrainian counterparts. He emphasized that Kazakh official bodies are prepared to assist in the investigation to uncover the truth behind the attack on Kazakh journalist Aidos Sadykov on June 18, reported TengriNews. An attempted assassination occurred…
Kazakhstan Strengthens Measures Against Domestic Violence and Child Abuse
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has strengthened measures to prevent domestic violence and increased penalties for all forms of violence against children, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stated at a June 18 meeting with Commissioner for Children’s Rights Dinara Zakiyeva. The country has recently adopted legislative changes to better protect the rights of women and children. According to a…
Kazakhstan Ranks 12th in Petrol Prices Globally
ASTANA – Kazakhstan ranks 12th in the world for the cheapest petrol prices, with a rate of $0.55 per liter, according to the recent Rhino Car Hire’s ranking of global petrol and diesel fuel prices. In Asia, Kazakhstan holds the second position, following Turkmenistan, which ranks first in Asia and eighth globally, with petrol priced…
Siberian Sturgeon Returned to Yertis Waters After 50 Years
ASTANA – For the first time in 50 years, Siberian sturgeon are being reintroduced to the waters of the Yertis River. Five hundred one-year-old, strong individuals were released into the upper reaches of the river, collectively weighing more than one and a half tons, Khabar TV reported on June 17. Specialists from Astrakhan raised these…
Da Vinci’s “La Bella Principessa” Attracts 3,300 Visitors in Four Days
ASTANA – The National Museum of Kazakhstan has welcomed over 6,000 visitors in just four days, with 3,300 of them coming specifically to see Leonardo da Vinci’s “La Bella Principessa,” exhibited for the first time in the country, the museum’s press service reported on June 12. Long lines formed at the museum’s ticket office over…
National Geographic: Why 2024 is Best Year to Explore Kazakhstan
ASTANA – National Geographic magazine described how to explore the best of Kazakhstan’s landscapes, culture, and events this year in its article “Why 2024 is the prime time to discover Kazakhstan,” published on June 15. The article highlights direct flight routes, festivals with nomadic flair, and millennia-old natural beauty as key attractions drawing travelers to…
Kazakhstan to Emerge as Regional Digital Hub with 5G Expansion
ASTANA – Kazakh mobile operators will expand 5G coverage in Astana, Almaty, Shymkent, and regional centers to complete the introduction of 5G mobile communications by the end of 2025, Minister of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry Zhaslan Madiyev said at a June 18 government meeting chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov. As stated by…
Kazakhstan, US Expand Trade and Economic Cooperation
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Katherine Tai, the United States (U.S.) Trade Representative, on June 14, emphasizing the significance of her visit in expanding trade and economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and the U.S. As reported by the Akorda press service, Tokayev highlighted that the two countries have strengthened their strategic partnership over the…
Kazakh Chess Player Becomes World Junior Champion
ASTANA – Kazybek Nogerbek, a 20-year-old chess player from Kazakhstan, triumphed over 13 grandmasters (GM) to win the International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Junior Chess Championship 2024, held from June 2 to 13 in Gandhinagar, India, reported the Kazakhstan Chess Federation’s press service. This year, the FIDE World Junior Chess Championship Under 20 years (U20)…
President Tokayev Unveils Strategies to Boost Kazakhstan’s Tourism
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the weaknesses in Kazakhstan’s tourism industry and outlined strategies to address them during a meeting with government officials on June 13. In a press statement released by Akorda, Tokayev affirmed that Kazakhstan has the necessary resources to develop various forms of tourism, including environmental and business tourism. However, he…