Peacekeeping Activities Remains a Pillar of Kazakhstan’s Contribution to World Peace and Security
…from 2003 to 2008 in the framework of international efforts to stabilize the situation in the country appears to be the first mission of the Kazakh battalion. In total, nine…
Astana Supports Helsinki+40 Initiative at OSCE Parliamentary Assembly in Istanbul
…economic security), Kazakhstan stands for the need to adapt the Maastricht Document 2003 to modern realities and challenges. The focus of the OSCE should be transport issues, effective governance, the…
Czech Bílek appointed head coach of Kazakh national football team
…Stanimir Stoilov, reports the Kazakhstan Football Federation. Michal Bílek. Photo credit: Zimbio. Playing as right midfielder, Bílek represented Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic and played 35 matches, scoring 11 goals…
Kazakhstan Joins NATO ‘Planning and Review Process’ Discussions
…Peace and the Steppe Eagle peacekeeping exercises that have been held annually with participation of the Kazakh Armed Forces and military units of NATO countries since 2003. In 2014, for…
Samruk Kazyna Sovereign Wealth Fund Appoints New Chair to the Board
…First President Nursultan Nazarbayev. The idea to unite all national companies into a single holding under state control came to Nazarbayev after his visit to Singapore in 2003. In 2003,…
Local Boxers Continue Kazakhtan’s Global Winning Streak
…world champion in 2003 and a finalist in the 2004 Olympic Games. In 2006, he became a professional boxer. He has won all but one of his fights. The victory…
PACE Commends Kazakhstan’s Efforts in Inclusive Education, Abolishment of Death Penalty
…Rights in January 2021 abolishing the death penalty. The death penalty has been on moratorium in Kazakhstan since 2003, except for terrorism-related offenses and war crimes. “Given Kazakhstan’s position between…
British Telegraph Names 10,000 Tenge Note One of World’s Most Beautiful Bank Notes
ASTANA – The Telegraph has named the 10,000 tenge banknote (2003 series) one of the most beautiful currencies of the world. 10,000 tenge Photo credit: nationalbank.kz “The 10,000 tenge banknote…
Kazakhstan Steppe Eagle Exercise Helps Sustain NATO Ties
The latest Steppe Eagle annual multilateral military exercise in Kazakhstan occurred from August 10-23, at the Illisky Training Centre near Almaty. The exercise, held under NATO auspices, confirms that the…
Kazakhstan’s Contribution to Inter-Religious and Intercultural Global Dialogue
…for peace and security. The Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions convened in 2003 on the initiative of President Nazarbayev set precisely the same objectives, as well as…
