President Tokayev Outlines Vision for Kazakhstan’s Scientific Revolution

ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the importance of increasing Kazakhstan’s scientific potential to transition from a follower to a leader among countries, as he addressed the...


Italian Companies Seek More Cooperation with Kazakhstan

ASTANA—Italian companies expressed their interest in developing investment, trade, and economic cooperation with Kazakhstan during the meeting with Kazakh Foreign Minister Murat Nurleu on May 30, which...


Tokayev Addresses Environmental Issues, Road Infrastructure in Almaty

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed the development of environmental culture and the broad involvement of citizens, non-governmental organizations, and businesses in solving environmental problems at a...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Court, Middle Powers’ Role in Tackling Challenges, and More

ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest covers Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Court, role of middle powers...


Kazakhstan Commemorates Day of Remembrance of Victims of Political Repression

ASTANA – On May 31, Kazakhstan pays tribute and memory to the victims of political repression and famine of the last century, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev wrote on...


Kazakh President Visits New International Terminal of Almaty Airport

ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited the new international terminal of Almaty airport on May 31 during his working trip to the city, reported the Akorda press...


Kazakh Movie Wins at Eurasian Creative Guild Film Festival

ASTANA – Kazakh film “Happy Independence Day” by Camila Sagyntkan won the Best Short Film category at the sixth International Eurasian Film Festival in London, United Kingdom,...


National Bank of Kazakhstan Lowers Base Rate to 14.50%

ASTANA – The National Bank of Kazakhstan announced plans to reduce the base rate by 25 basis points to 14.50% per annum, with a corridor of +/-...


Engaging Events for First Weekend of June

ASTANA — As June ushers in the warmth of summer, Kazakhstan prepares to celebrate Children’s Day on June 1 with a plethora of vibrant  events across the...


Forum of Kazakh-Language Content Creators in Astana Explores Emerging Trends and Risks

ASTANA – The Qazaq Forum, a forum of online content creators in the Kazakh language, returned to Astana with its seventh edition on May 30.  Organized by...


Italy, Central Asian States Explore New Areas for Cooperation

ASTANA – Italy and Central Asian states explored prospects for collaboration during a May 29 Central Asia + Italy third meeting of the Foreign Affairs Ministers in...


Kazakhstan to Build 57 New Water Reservoirs Until 2030

ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to build 57 new water reservoirs, according to the Kazakh Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation’s comprehensive plan for the reconstruction of water...


Mazhilis Ratifies Kazakh-Chinese Agreement to Develop Trans-Caspian Route

ASTANA – Deputies of the Mazhilis, a lower house of the Kazakh Parliament, adopted the law on the ratification of the agreement between the governments of Kazakhstan...


Kazakh-Belgian Trade Exceeds $523 Million in 2023  

ASTANA – Kazakh-Belgian trade turnover reached $523.7 million last year, which is 1.7% higher than in the same period of the previous year, said Anuar Kurzhikayev, director...


Central Asian Foreign Ministers Hold Consultations in Rome

ASTANA – Foreign ministers of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan held consultations on May 29 as part of Central Asia – Italy third ministerial conference...


Kazakhstan, EU Agree to Enhance Relations in Agriculture  

ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov and European Union (EU) Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski explored prospects to expand cooperation in the agri-food sector during a...


Turkistan Sets to Receive Special City Status

ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov signed a government resolution on submitting the draft law on the special status of Turkistan city to the Mazhilis, a...


Kazakh PM Delivers Report on Flood Recovery Efforts

ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov delivered a report to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the implemented efforts to eliminate the consequences of the floods and measures...


Tokayev Highlights Middle Powers’ Role in Tackling Global Challenges in Euronews Article

ASTANA – Countries like Kazakhstan must step forward together with renewed vigor and assert their role not just as participants but as responsible managers in the global...


Kazakh Musical Trio Concludes Europe Tour to Celebrate 10th Anniversary

ASTANA — The Kazakh musical ensemble FORTE TRIO concluded their Europe Tour, which was marked by performances across prestigious European stages May 13-26, reported Qazaq Concert’s press...


SCO Foreign Ministers Approve Agenda for Meeting in July

ASTANA — The foreign ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states have approved the agenda for the SCO Heads of State meeting, scheduled for July...


Kazakhstan’s Manufacturing Sector Grows 5.2% to $16 Billion in Four Months

ASTANA — In four months of this year, the volume of manufacturing goods production in Kazakhstan grew 5.2% to 7.1 trillion tenge (US$16 billion), with exports reaching...


Kazakhstan, China Implement Large-Scale Project to Expand Mutual Trade

ASTANA – Kazakh Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev toured a pavilion built for Kazakhstan and other Central Asian states at the Jiangsu trade center during...


Almaty Hosts Central Asia Climate Change Conference 2024

ASTANA — The Central Asia Climate Change Conference (CACCC-2024) held in Almaty from May 27 to 29 addressed issues of sustainable water and land management, energy, food...


On UN Peacekeepers Day, Kazakh Contingent Share Stories of Service and Dedication

ASTANA – On international day of United Nations (UN) peacekeepers observed on May 29, The Astana Times interviewed members of the Kazakh contingent to tell their stories...


Netherlands PM Takes Part in Opening of Amsterdam Square in Astana

ASTANA — Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Mark Rutte took part in the opening ceremony of the Amsterdam Square in Astana as part of...


Astana Hosts International Dog Show to Promote Kazakh Tazy Breed

ASTANA – The Kazakh capital hosted an international dog show on May 26 presenting tazy hunting dog breed and tobet shepherd from different regions of the country,...


Kazakhstan, Netherlands Explore Prospects for Strengthening Ties

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte explored the prospects for expanding ties in the political, economic, cultural and humanitarian...


Stranger Show: Dimash Kudaibergen Celebrates 30th Birthday in Istanbul

ASTANA – World-famous Kazakh singer Dimash Kudaibergen celebrated his 30th birthday with thousands of fans from around the globe, who came to his solo concert at the...


Kazakhstan to Increase Output of Petrochemical Products by 75% This Year

ASTANA — Kazakhstan plans to increase the production of petrochemical products by 75% by the end of this year, Energy Minister Almasadam Satkaliyev said at a May...