Kazakhstan, Central Asia Supports UNGA Resolution on Israel’s Withdrawal from Syrian Golan Heights

ASTANA – The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted a resolution A/78/L.10 calling on Israel to withdraw from the Golan Heights in Syria. According to the...


Astana’s Early Winter Events: What’s On This Weekend

ASTANA — As the first days of December unfold, the vibrant Kazakh capital is all set for a weekend brimming with cultural and artistic activities. From thematic...


Kazakhstan to Send 38 Tons of Additional Humanitarian Assistance to Palestinian People

ASTANA – Kazakhstan will provide additional humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people. This was announced at a Nov. 29 government commission meeting, reported the Kazakh Prime Minister’s...


Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan Agree to Develop China-Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran Transport Corridor  

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan reached an agreement in developing the China–Kazakhstan–Turkmenistan–Iran corridor during the Kazakh-Turkmen working group’s first meeting on developing transport, transit, and logistics on...


Kazakhstan and Serbia Sign Intergovernmental Agreements in Military, Culture, and Sports Cooperation

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu paid an official visit to Belgrade, where he met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and held...


KazTransOil Increases Oil Supplies to Germany by 54%

ASTANA – KazTransOil national oil transporter is increasing oil transportation volume to Germany up to 154,000 tons. The head of its transportation department Abai Beisembayev announced the...


Central Asian Diplomats Convene in Bishkek for UNRCCA Meeting Amid Global Uncertainty and Challenges

ASTANA — First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Kairat Umarov took part in the 13th annual meeting of Deputy Foreign Ministers of Central Asian countries on Nov....


Kazakhstan’s Lessons for Climate Transition: Once a Fossil Fuel-Dependent Country Offers a Blueprint for World

Editor’s Note: As the global community converges for COP28 in Dubai this week, we are honored to present an insightful article featured in The National Interest that...


Middle Corridor Can Fulfill Different but Equally Valuable Roles

“Here is an idea. Why not make the Middle Corridor a humanitarian corridor to transport essential goods such as food, energy, health (medical, pharmaceuticals etc)? These goods...


Defense Ministry Reports on Kazakhstan’s Preparedness for Hybrid Threats

ASTANA – The Kazakh Ministry of Defense discussed the nation’s readiness for hybrid wars, following President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s directive, Kazinform reported on Nov. 28. The ministry noted...


Kazakhstan Participates in Regional Dialogue on Transboundary Conservation in Central Asia

ASTANA – Kazakhstan took part in the Regional Dialogue on Transboundary Conservation in Central Asia, held on Nov. 28-30 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, reported the press service of...


Oil Production at Kazakhstan’s Major Fields Decreases by 56%

ASTANA – Tengizchevroil cut oil production by over half due to a storm in the Black Sea from 84,000 to 39,000 tons, Finance.kz reported on Nov. 29....


IMF Mission Chief Discusses Kazakhstan’s Economic Growth Prospects, Risks and Policies in Exclusive Interview

ASTANA — The Astana Times had the privilege of sitting down with the IMF Mission Chief for Kazakhstan, Nicolas Blancher, to discuss the outcome of the 2023...


UN, Businesses Take Action to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – The UN Resident Coordinator Office in Kazakhstan hosted the meeting to discuss the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Kazakhstan’s activities in reaching them with the...


EU Special Envoy for Sanctions Visits Kazakhstan

ASTANA – The European Union (EU) commends Kazakhstan’s efforts in decreasing the re-export of dual-use sanctioned items to Russia. This was announced by International Special Envoy for...


Kazakhstan to Build and Repair Over 10,000 Kilometers of Roads by Year-End

ASTANA – Kazakhstan will build and repair 10,700 kilometers of roads by the end of this year, including 6,500 kilometers of highways of national importance and 4,200...


Golden Eagles, Falcons, and Tazy Dogs Shine at Traditional Hunting Festival

ASTANA – The eagle hunting festival gathered the finest among 40 golden eagles, 10 falcons, and 40 dogs of the Kazakh Tazy breed to promote traditional hunting...


Western Kazakhstan Enhances Energy Reliability to Minimize Consumer Disconnection Risks

ASTANA – The Kazakhstan Electricity Grid Operating Company (KEGOC) built five 220-kilovolt power transmission lines with a total length of approximately 780 kilometers along the West Kazakhstan...


AWE Program Unleashes Economic Potential for Kazakh Women

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s 130 women entrepreneurs participated in the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program, initiated by the United States Department of State in 2021. This program...


Kazakhstan’s Evolving Role in BIE: From Astana’s EXPO 2017 to Riyadh’s 2030 Win

Since its establishment in 1928, international exhibitions organized by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) have been a symbol of industrialization and an open arena for showcasing...


Development of Creative Industry Brings Opportunities and New Initiatives 

ASTANA – The creative industry in Kazakhstan is rapidly growing, emerging as a significant sector of the economy. It includes areas such as film and television, music,...


Kazakhstan and Togo Seek Alliance in Grain Export, Mining and Digitalization

ASTANA – Kazakhstan explores grain export, mining, and digitalization implementation opportunities with Togo, as was announced at the joint press briefing with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the...


President Tokayev Explores Aktau, Kuryk Port Expansion with Abu Dhabi Ports CEO

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev discussed opportunities for cooperation in expanding Aktau and Kuryk ports with Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and CEO of Abu Dhabi...


Kazakhstan and Togo Agree to Enhance Cooperation and Dialogue

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said Kazakhstan is keen to promote cooperation with Togo during the meeting with the Togolese President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, who arrived with...


Kazakhstan’s President Prioritizes Elevating Relations with China

ASTANA – Bringing bilateral relations with China to a new qualitative level is a top priority for Kazakhstan, said President Kasym-Jomart Tokayev during the meeting with Ding...


World Bank Estimates Tripling Trade Volumes on Middle Corridor by 2030

ASTANA – A new report by the World Bank estimates that with the right investments and policies, the Middle Corridor linking Chinese and European markets via Central...


Kazakhstan Urges Global Dialogue and Trust-Building at Nuclear Weapons Conference in New York

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu called for dialogue and expansion of global confidence-building measures at the second conference of...


Chinese Airlines to Increase Flights to Kazakhstan to 30 Weekly Next Year

ASTANA – The number of flights operated by Chinese airlines to Kazakhstan will increase to 30 per week on existing and new air routes during the spring-summer...


Kazakhstan Set to Double Economic Output to $490 Billion by 2029

ASTANA – The Kazakh government is assigned to double the volume of the country’s economy to $490 billion by 2029, Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov said at a...


IMF Evaluation Highlights Key Reforms for Kazakhstan’s Financial Sector Resilience

ASTANA — The financial sector of Kazakhstan underwent a thorough evaluation as part of the 2023 Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) led by the International Monetary Fund...