Kazakh, Kyrgyz Officials Explore Collaboration in Space and Digital Industries
ASTANA — Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov and Adylbek Kasymaliev, the chairman of the Kyrgyz Cabinet of Ministers and head of the Presidential Administration, visited the Kazakhstan Gharysh Sapary Space Center and the Digital Government office on Feb. 25 to discuss potential partnerships in the space and digital sectors. During the visit, the Kazakh…
Astana Mayor Highlights Efforts to Strengthen Food Security, Support Investment Projects
ASTANA — The Kazakh capital plans to launch 55 investment projects this year, according to Akim (Mayor) Zhenis Kassymbek. On his Instagram page, Kassymbek discussed ongoing initiatives to boost the city’s food security through new enterprises on Feb. 23. He outlined several key projects, including RnR Group LLP’s bakery and vegetable storage facility in the…
Kazakhstan, Nigeria Explore Opportunities to Expand Bilateral Cooperation
ASTANA — Kazakhstan and Nigeria held a business conference in Abuja, aiming to strengthen trade, economic ties and explore strategic partnerships across sectors such as agriculture, digitalization, and natural resource utilization. The Kazakh delegation, led by Deputy Foreign Minister Alibek Kuantyrov, engaged with Nigerian officials, including Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Abubakar Kyari and…
Hungarian Minister Unveils Nuclear, Oil, and Agricultural Projects with Kazakhstan
ASTANA – Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó outlined plans for deepening economic ties with Kazakhstan in a Feb. 17 interview with Kazinform news agency, focusing on major oil projects, cutting-edge nuclear technology, and agricultural investments. “This cooperation is very stable because it has always been based on mutual respect. We never…
Astana Advances Smart City Initiative with AI-Powered Surveillance, Digital Twin Technology
ASTANA — The Kazakh capital is set to advance urban management with a Smart City project to enhance public safety and operational efficiency. The initiative, backed by a public-private partnership, aims to deploy advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and video surveillance technology and create a digital twin of the city by 2030. The city operates 700…
Kazakhstan Wins Gold in Men’s Hockey, Silver in Women’s at 2025 Asian Games
ASTANA – As the 2025 Asian Games in Harbin come to a close on Feb. 14, Kazakhstan celebrates impressive achievements on the ice. The men’s hockey team secured the gold medal after defeating Japan 5-0 in the final. The women’s hockey team also made history by winning a silver medal, while figure skater Mikhail Shaidorov…
Uzbekistan to Host Historic First EU-Central Asia Summit in April
ASTANA — The first EU-Central Asia summit, hosted by Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, will take place on April 3-4 in Samarkand, with the participation of the leaders of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. The President of the European Council António Costa along with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen,…
Plácido Domingo, José Carreras, Stjepan Hauser, and Dimash Qudaibergen Unite for Iconic “My Way” Song
ASTANA — Opera legends Plácido Domingo and José Carreras, along with renowned cellist Stjepan Hauser and world famous Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen, have teamed up for a historic collaboration as part of the Virtuosos project in Budapest, recording Frank Sinatra’s iconic song “My Way.” The performance of this remarkable quartet will be aired on Hungary’s…
Kazakhstan Unlikely to Be Impacted by US-China Trade Dispute, Says Official
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Minister of Trade and Integration Kairat Torebayev reassured that the U.S.-China trade conflict will not affect Kazakhstan’s market, citing differing consumer demands. The ministry has analyzed various scenarios, and Torebayev explained that they are not particularly concerned about the trade dispute. “China produces a wide range of goods, but the demand…
News Digest: Foreign Media on Shale Oil Production in Kazakhstan, EU-Central Asian Ties and More
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest highlights shale oil production in Kazakhstan, EU-Central Asian relations and more. Chevron to increase output at huge oil field in Kazakhstan Chevron is spending nearly $50 billion to expand the Tengiz oil field, allowing it to…
Kazakhstan Ratifies Marrakesh Treaty, Advances Rights of Blind People
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the law on ratification of the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled on Jan. 28, reported Akorda. The ratification will be an important step for Kazakhstan in strengthening the rights of people with disabilities. It…
Illinois Institute of Technology, Kazakh Narxoz University Announce Dual Degree Program
ASTANA – Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) and Almaty-based Narxoz University signed a partnership agreement on Jan. 13, establishing a dual degree program, allowing students to earn two bachelor’s degrees in IT specialties from both universities. This cooperation is part of the strategic initiative Narxoz Global-2030, aimed at enhancing the training of IT specialists…
News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakh President’s Visit to Abu Dhabi, Book on Kazakh Foreign Policy and More
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest highlights Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s speech at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, a book about Kazakhstan’s foreign policy and other noteworthy topics. President Tokayev emphasizes importance and urgency of addressing climate change in Abu Dhabi Kassym-Jomart Tokayev…
KazAID Delivers Humanitarian Assistance to Four Countries in 2024
ASTANA — In 2024, the Kazakhstan Agency of International Development (KazAID) provided humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan and Vietnam. Afghanistan According to the KazAID press service, Kazakhstan sent 5,000 liters of vegetable oil, 795 tons of rice, and 1,000 tons of first-grade flour to Afghanistan last year. The Kyrgyz Republic Kazakhstan provided…
Astana Hosts CICA Senior Officials Committee Meeting
ASTANA — Meetings of the Special Working Group and the Senior Officials Committee of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) chaired by Talgat Kaliyev, Ambassador-at-Large of the Kazakh Foreign Ministry, took place on Dec. 3-4 in the Kazakh capital. The meeting participants exchanged opinions on the draft Charter of the organization…
UN General Assembly Approves Three Resolutions on Global Security Proposed by Kazakhstan
ASTANA – The United Nations General Assembly approved three resolutions initiated by Kazakhstan, aimed at strengthening global security, disarmament, and the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction on Dec. 2 in New York. “Kazakhstan, recognizing the UN as an irreplaceable and universal international organization, and adhering to a principled position on the topic of banning…
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic Boost Economic Ties
ASTANA – Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers – Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic Akylbek Zhaparov held the 12th meeting of the Kazakh-Kyrgyz Intergovernmental Council on Dec. 3-4 in Bishkek. Parties discussed extending trade and economic cooperation, transportation and logistics, industry, water resources, energy,…
Kazakh, Chinese Agricultural Enterprises Sign Agreements Worth $1 Billion
ASTANA – Kazakh agricultural producers signed agreements with ten Chinese companies worth $1 billion during a Nov. 30 meeting in Beijing chaired by Kazakh Agriculture Minister Aidarbek Saparov. One of Kazakhstan’s leading enterprises, Aitas.kz, agreed to supply poultry products for $100 million. The Chinese side was represented by 40 leading agricultural enterprises. Saparov noted that…
News Digest: Foreign Media on Legacy of Abai, Kazakhstan’s Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative, New Museum in Almaty and More
ASTANA – The Astana Times has curated a selection of articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest includes topics such as the legacy of Abai Kunanbaiuly, Kazakhstan’s Altyn Dala conservation initiative, new private museum in Almaty and more. Discovering Abai Kunanbaiuly: The legacy of Kazakhstan’s poet, philosopher and musician In…
Astana-Milan 2024 Roadshow Promotes Kazakhstan’s Tourism
ASTANA – Milan hosted the Astana – Milan 2024 roadshow on Nov. 19 aimed at developing cooperation between Kazakhstan and Italy in the tourism sector. The event was organized by the Astana Akimat (administration) and the Astana Development Center under the tourist brand Visit Astana, with the support of the Kazakh Embassy in Italy, the…
News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Participation in COP29, Kazakh-EU Diplomatic Ties and More
ASTANA – The Astana Times has curated articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest includes Kazakhstan’s participation in the 29th United Nations Climate Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku, its diplomatic ties with the European Union, an exhibition on Kazakh history in Paris, and more. More countries sign declaration…
Australian Companies Willing to Develop Mining, Metallurgical Complex in Kazakhstan
ASTANA — Australian companies expressed willingness to develop the mining and metallurgical complex (MMC) in Kazakhstan during the meetings held within the 2024 International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Sydney, Australia. Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Singapore, Commonwealth of Australia and New Zealand Askar Kuttykadam discussed plans and prospects of cooperation during the talks with…
International Judo Federation President Visits Kazakhstan to Discuss Development Plans
ASTANA — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received the President of the International Judo Federation (IJF) Marius Vizer on Oct. 30 to discuss judo development in the country. Tokayev expressed gratitude to Vizer for his contribution to the development and promotion of judo. According to him, this sport is of great interest in Kazakhstan, especially among…
News Digest: Foreign Media on Middle Corridor, Jackson-Vanik Amendment and More
ASTANA – The Astana Times has curated articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest features topics such as the Jackson-Vanik amendment, the Middle Corridor and more. Kazakhstan working to lift Cold War-era trade restrictions Eurasianet published an article on Oct. 22 about the Jackson-Vanik amendment, which “remains an impediment to…
Kazakh, Turkmen Presidents Set Priorities for Cooperation
ASTANA — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov made a joint statement for the media expressing satisfaction with the results of the bilateral talks on Oct. 10 in Ashgabat. Tokayev noted the importance of the agreements reached during his official visit to Turkmenistan and the adopted bilateral documents focusing on Declaration on…
