IOFS, Kazakhstan Strengthen Food Security in Earthquake-Affected West Afghanistan

ASTANA—The Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS), with Kazakhstan’s support and in collaboration with the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), has launched a project to increase...


Kazakhstan Meets OPEC+ Obligations

ASTANA — Kazakhstan has confirmed that it fully met its obligations under the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries agreement for crude oil production in July and...


Kazakh MFA Urges Restraint as Middle East Tensions Escalate

ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed deep concern over the escalating tensions in the Middle East. “We call on all parties involved to refrain...


Kazakh Airlines Directed to Bypass Iranian Airspace Amid Middle East Tensions  

ASTANA – The Civil Aviation Committee of the Kazakh Transport Ministry recommended domestic airlines to bypass Iranian airspace after the escalation of the situation in the Middle...


Kazakh Chess Players Shine in FIDE Global Rankings for October 

ASTANA—Kazakhstan’s chess players have secured spots among the world’s elite in several updated rankings released by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) on Oct. 1. Bibisara Assaubayeva leads...


EAEU to Increase Agricultural Exports via Int’l Routes, Cement Kazakhstan’s Transit Potential

ASTANA—The member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) explored the potential expansion of agricultural product transportation via the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) during the third...


China, Kazakhstan to Increase Volume of Cargo Flow via TITR

ASTANA – The Kazakh Ministry of Transport recently hosted the first meeting of the working group on cargo transportation along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) between...


Kazakhstan Calls for Broader Digital Integration at Eurasian Economic Forum

ASTANA – Bakytzhan Sagintayev, chairman of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), unveiled the Digital Union initiative during an Oct. 1 plenary session of the Eurasian Economic Forum...


Kazakh Central Election Commission Accredits 177 Int’l Observers Ahead of National Referendum

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Central Election Commission has accredited 177 observers from 30 countries and four international organizations for the nuclear power plant referendum scheduled for Oct. 6....


Kazakh Asset Recovery Committee Expands Cooperation with Foreign Organizations

ASTANA – The Asset Recovery Committee of the Kazakh Prosecutor General’s Office strengthens international legal cooperation to identify and repatriate assets illegally acquired and taken out of...


Kazakhstan Seeks to Deepen Partnership with IMF, World Bank

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Nurlan Baibazarov discussed the country’s financial stability and long-term economic development with senior management of the...


International Dog Show in Almaty Showcases Kazakh Tazy

ASTANA – Almaty hosted two dog shows of all breeds: the Aurora Cup National Dog Show and the Land of Nomads International Dog Show on Sept. 28-29....


Follow-Up on Scholz’s Visit: Senator Bolgert Highlights Kazakh-German Ties, Strong German Community

ASTANA —  Evgeny Bolgert, a member of the Kazakh Senate and chairman of the Wiedergeburt (Revival) Association of Germans in Kazakhstan, discussed the role of the German...


Kazakh President Calls for Indivisible Eurasian Security in Multipolar World

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed an idea of indivisible Eurasian security that might serve as the foundation for creating a multipolar global order during...


IMF Presents Preliminary Findings of Article IV Consultations, Stresses Need for Bolder Reforms

ASTANA – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) hosted a press conference on Oct. 1 in Astana, presenting the preliminary findings of the Article IV consultations with Kazakhstan....


Kazakh Museum Presents History of Great Steppe in China

ASTANA – China’s Tianjin Museum opened an international exhibition dedicated to the Golden Man and the Great Steppe on Sept. 30 at the initiative of the Kazakh...


EBRD Forecasts Kazakhstan’s Economy to Grow by 4% This Year

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s economy to grow by 4% this year, with upside from public spending to restore flood-affected infrastructure and housing, according to the latest edition of...


International Day of Older Persons: Kazakhstan’s Oldest Person at 114 Years Resides in Ulytau Region

ASTANA – The International Day of Older Persons, observed annually on Oct. 1, celebrates the contributions of the elderly while highlighting the challenges they encounter. In Kazakhstan,...


Kazakhstan’s Annual River Flow Declines by 12.5 Cubic Kilometers Since 1960, Reports Water Ministry

ASTANA – The average annual river runoff in Kazakhstan has decreased by 12.5 cubic kilometers since 1960, said Kazakh Deputy Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Bolat...


National Survey Evaluates Public Readiness for Nuclear Power Plant Referendum in Kazakhstan

ASTANA—Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies released the results of a telephone survey conducted by the Democracy Institute on Sept. 30. The survey gauged public readiness to participate...


EBRD Accelerates Investment in Central Asia with Focus on Private Business, Infrastructure 

ASTANA – The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is set for a record-breaking year of investments in Central Asia, with a focus on sustainable energy...


Kazakhstan Launches Coordinating Council to Tackle Water Challenges, Unveils Partnership with UNDP

ASTANA—The Kazakh capital hosted on Sept. 30 the first meeting of the coordinating council of partners on the development of Kazakhstan’s water sector, aimed at supporting the...


Astana to Host International Denis Ten Memorial Tournament 

ASTANA—The Kazakh capital will host the Denis Ten Memorial Challenge 2024, a fifth international figure skating tournament, at the Barys Arena from Oct.3 to 5. The tournament...


Kazakhstan’s Employed Youth Surge to 3.6 Million

ASTANA – The number of employed youth reached 3.6 million by the end of the second quarter of the year, marking a 1.8% increase from the same...


Almaty Unveils Profile of International Visitor 

ASTANA – A profile of tourists visiting Almaty shows that the main group of foreign visitors consists of men aged 26-35, traveling either with friends or alone....


Kazakhstan Explores Effective Strategies to Attract Foreign Direct Investment 

ASTANA – Kazakh capital hosted a roundtable event on Sept. 24 focused on best international practices for attracting foreign direct investment. The event was organized by the...


Kazakh Foreign Minister Engages in Diplomatic Talks in New York 

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Sept. 29 at the UN headquarters in New...


Kazakhstan Joins Global Initiative to Strengthen International Humanitarian Law

ASTANA – Kazakhstan, Brazil, China, France, Jordan and South Africa, in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), launched a global initiative to enhance...


Kazakh FM Calls for Global Unity at UN General Assembly 

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu delivered an address on Sept. 28 at the General Debate of the 79th session of the...


Kazakhconcert Kicks Off 64th Season with Celebration of Cultural Legacy

ASTANA – Kazakhconcert, the state academic concert organization, launched its 64th concert season on Sept. 28 with an international vocal competition that showcased young vocal talents from...