Kazakhstan-Türkiye Talks Boost Agricultural Investments in Grain Processing and Ice Cream
ASTANA — Kazakh Agriculture Minister Aidarbek Saparov on Aug. 11 held talks with leaders of eight Turkish businesses interested in developing projects in Kazakhstan to process grain and legumes, produce cattle hides, produce ice cream, and localize the production of agricultural equipment. Companies for the deep processing of grain legumes noted Kazakhstan’s great potential in…
Paris Olympics Final Medal Count: Kazakh Athletes Win Seven Medals
ASTANA – The 2024 Paris Olympics concluded on Aug. 11 with the traditional closing ceremony, during which Paris handed over the Olympic flag to Los Angeles, the 2028 host city. Kazakhstan’s olympic team took 43rd place in the medal standings, winning one gold, three silver and three bronze medals, reported the Kazakh Ministry of Tourism…
Inaugural C5+Japan Business Forum Results in Signing Joint Projects Agreements
ASTANA — The inaugural C5+Japan business forum, which took place on Aug. 9 in the Kazakh capital, brought together over 450 representatives of five Central Asian states and more than 100 major Japanese companies, including Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries EMEA, Ltd., and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, Chairman…
Kazakh, Uzbek Presidents Chart Strategic Path for Bilateral Cooperation at Media Briefing
ASTANA – Presidents of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Shavkat Mirziyoyev made a joint statement for the media following the bilateral talks and the meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council on Aug. 8 in the Kazakh capital. Tokayev said that Mirziyoyev’s state visit is a significant step towards developing bilateral relations. He noted that…
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Enhance Cooperation With New Initiatives
ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in ceremonies marking the opening of a number of facilities as part of Mirziyoyev’s state visit to Kazakhstan on Aug. 8. Akorda press service reported that the presidents participated in the official opening ceremonies of the Mukhtar Auezov South Kazakhstan…
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Forge Stronger Ties During Mirziyoyev’s Historic Visit
ASTANA — Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan inked milestone documents, officially opened branches of universities in Chirchik and Almaty and marked the arrival of a container train from Xian to Tashkent during President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s state visit to Kazakhstan on Aug. 8. Welcoming his Uzbek counterpart at the presidential residence, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted…
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Agree on $7 Billion in Investment Projects and Trade Contracts
ASTANA – Deputy Prime Ministers of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Serik Zhumangarin and Jamshid Khodjaev agreed to implement 34 investment projects worth $4.4 billion and seven trade contracts worth $2.6 billion during the bilateral talks held on the sidelines of the Kazakh-Uzbek business forum on Aug. 7. According to the Prime Minister’s press service, the sides…
Kazakhstan Secures Silver Medals in Boxing and Greco-Roman Wrestling at 2024 Paris Olympics
ASTANA – Kazakh boxer Nurbek Oralbay won the silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the weight category up to 80 kilograms, losing to Ukraine’s Oleksandr Khyzhniak. “Silver is a worthy award, but I will do everything possible to win a gold medal at the next Olympic Games,” said Oralbay, reported the National Olympic…
Powering Up: Central Asian States Commit to Energy Cooperation and Innovation
ASTANA — In a joint statement, the Energy Ministers of the Central Asian countries emphasized the importance of their first meeting on Aug. 6 in establishing political mutual trust, contacts, and collaboration and in developing cooperation and implementing the region’s energy potential. The meeting was chaired by the Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan Almasadam Satkaliyev,…
World Nomad Games to Welcome 268 Athletes From Kyrgyz Republic
ASTANA – The Fifth World Nomad Games, scheduled for Sept. 8 to 13 in the Kazakh capital, is set to welcome 268 athletes in 29 sports from the Kyrgyz Republic. The Kyrgyz team will take part in the national games of kok-boru and kokpar, reported Kazinform on Aug. 5. “I believe that the Kyrgyz Republic…
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Expand Cultural, Humanitarian Cooperation
ASTANA – State Counselor of Kazakhstan Erlan Karin and Assistant to the President of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva attended an event organized by the Zakovat Intellectual Club on Aug. 5. The intellectual teams of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan met at the Presidential Center of Culture. Karin welcomed the event participants and noted that the Zakovat initiative has…
Karagandy Zoo Welcomes New Animals From Africa
ASTANA — The Karagandy Zoo welcomed a small herd of zebras and a pair of crowned cranes from Africa on July 31. According to the Karagandy Region’s akimat (administration), the zebras were quarantined for several weeks and got used to their new living conditions. “A new family of zebras, consisting of a male and four…
Kazakhstan, Congo Commit to Promoting Trade, Economic Cooperation
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso expressed their mutual intention to develop cooperation, outlining key areas in a joint statement for the media following their bilateral talks on Aug. 2. Tokayev noted that the role of African states in international politics and the global…
News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Olympic Judo Gold, Cooperation with EU and More
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest includes articles on Kazakhstan’s first-ever Olympic judo gold, the visit of Josep Borrell, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, to Kazakhstan, and more. Judo: Kazakhstan’s Yeldos Smetov wins men’s 60kg Olympic…
President Tokayev Welcomes Congolese President for Milestone Diplomatic Visit
ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held talks with President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso, who arrived in Kazakhstan on an official visit on Aug. 2. Welcoming Sassou Nguesso, Tokayev emphasized the historical significance of his visit, noting that the President of the Congo’s first visit to Astana is taking…
Kazakhstan’s Agriculture Sees Significant Growth in First Half-Year
ASTANA — The Kazakh Ministry of Agriculture plays an important role in the country’s economy, ensuring food security, promoting sustainable regional development, and creating jobs. The Prime Minister’s press service continues to review the work of the country’s ministries in the first half-year. The state supports the agriculture industry by providing preferential financing, subsidies and…
Kazakh Ecology Ministry Presents Half Year Results: Environmental Protection, Biodiversity Conservation
ASTANA — The Prime Minister’s press service reviewed the Kazakh Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources several key environmental control, protection and biodiversity conservation projects over the past six months on Aug. 1. Climate policy and strategic goals Kazakhstan strengthens its environmental obligations, reaffirming its commitment to the global fight against climate change. To fulfill…
Japanese Experts Inspect Kazakhstan’s Hydraulic Structures After Floods
ASTANA – Japanese specialists inspected 13 hydraulic structures in Kazakhstan’s four regions that experienced high loads during floods. Japanese Ambassador to Kazakhstan Jun Yamada, Senior Advisor for Water Resources Management of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Nobuo Sambe and Project Coordinator Aya Ito inspected facilities in the Akmola, Karagandy, Aktobe and West Kazakhstan Regions,…
Astana’s School Boom: Record Number of New Schools Set for Opening
ASTANA – The Kazakh capital is building more schools than ever before, wrote Akim (Mayor) of Astana Zhenis Kassymbek on his Instagram page on July 30. According to Kassymbek, more than 30 schools for almost 100,000 students (in two shifts) are being built. Among them, as part of the Comfortable School initiative, Samruk Kazyna Construction…
Kazakh President to Meet With Congolese, Central Asian High Officials in Coming Week
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is set to hold meetings with high officials from Congo, Uzbekistan and other Central Asian countries in the coming week. According to Akorda, President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso will pay an official visit to Kazakhstan on Aug. 2-3. President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will…
Kazakhstan’s Emergency Ministry Delivers First-Half Year Results
ASTANA— The Prime Minister’s press service released the results of the Emergency Situations Ministry’s work in the year’s first half on July 29, reviewing efforts to tackle floods, prevent disasters and ensure the population’s safety. In January-June, the Ministry of Emergency Situations rescuers made more than 42,000 operational trips to rescue and evacuate nearly 70,000…
Kazakh Chess Player Makes History Winning Gold Medals at Int’l Championship for People With Disabilities
ASTANA – Karagandy chess player Alimzhan Ayapov secured first place at the 23rd World Individual Chess Championship hosted by the International Physically Disabled Chess Association (IPCA) on July 19-28 in Gyumri, Armenia. Ayapov won in two categories at once – adult and youth (20 years and younger), reported the press service of the Karagandy Region…
Kyrgyz National Bank Issues New Silver Coin to Mark World Nomad Games
ASTANA – The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic is set to issue a new silver collection coin “At Chabysh” on Aug. 1 devoted to the fifth World Nomad Games, which will be held on Sept. 8-13 in the Kazakh capital. At Chabysh is an ancient and popular sport among the Kyrgyz, representing long-distance horse…
Kazakh Cameraman Becomes First Kazakh to Vote for Oscar Winners
ASTANA – Cameraman Yerkinbek Ptyraliyev, who filmed “Dala Kaskyry” (“Steppenwolf”), a movie directed by Adilkhan Yerzhanov, became the first Kazakh to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences – the organization that votes for Oscar winners. The film received high marks from the jury at the Fantasia International Film Festival, taking place from…
Kazakh Kokpar Team Prepares Horses to Compete at World Nomad Games
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s national kokpar team is training horses in the Almaty Region ahead of the fifth World Nomad Games, scheduled for Sept. 8 to 13. “We will prepare horses and select 40 animals to compete at the World Nomad Games. The team is currently at a good level. Teams from the Kyrgyz Republic and…
