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...


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...


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...


Kazakhstan, UN Discuss Strengthening Central Asian Peace and Security

ASTANA — Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu met with Kakha Imnadze, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the UN...


Kazakhstan’s Genomic Industry Seeks to Advance Science, Attract Investments

ASTANA – The genomic industry in Kazakhstan is developing rapidly, drawing interest from government agencies and private investors. The integration of genomic technologies across various sectors of...


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...


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...


President Tokayev: Regional Cooperation in Central Asia is Vital Necessity

ASTANA—Regional cooperation is not just an objective reality for Central Asian countries but a vital necessity to address shared challenges and unlock the region’s vast potential, President...


Inflation in Kazakhstan Grows to 8.6% in July 

ASTANA — Inflation in Kazakhstan accelerated to 8.6% year-on-year in July, compared to 8.4% in June.  “Monthly inflation was 0.7%, compared to 0.4% in the previous month....


CICA Announces Winners of International Essay Contest

ASTANA — Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) announced winners of the essay competition held under the theme “The Future of Asia We...


Starlink Expands Internet Coverage to 1,731 Schools in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Starlink satellites have now been installed in 1,731 out of 1,879 schools in Kazakhstan, Minister of Education Gani Beisembayev said at an Aug. 6 government...


From Village Roots to Global Ambassador: Sergey Tsyrulnikov’s Journey of Strength and Patriotism

ASTANA — Strongman Sergey Tsyrulnikov, from the village of Novorybinka in the Akmola Region, has forged himself into a figure of immense physical and spiritual strength. His...


KazMunayGas, LanzaJet Cooperate on SAF Production in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – During his business visit on Aug. 5-7 to the United States, Askhat Khassenov, KazMunayGas (KMG) national oil and gas company chairman, signed a memorandum of...


President Tokayev Approves National Development Plan Until 2029

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree approving Kazakhstan’s National Development Plan until 2029, dated July 30, reported online.zakon.kz. The document focuses on improving the population’s...


Central Asian Leaders to Gather This Week in Astana

ASTANA – The sixth consultative meeting of the heads of state of Central Asia will take place in the Kazakh capital on Aug. 9. President of the...


Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Visit Kazakhstan for Strategic Talks

ASTANA – Relations between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, the largest economies of Central Asia, are expected to receive another boost. President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will travel to...


Kazakhstan Announces Winners of Annual Foreign Journalists’ Contest

ASTANA – The Kazakh Foreign Ministry announced the winners of the ninth annual contest, “Kazakhstan through the Eyes of Foreign Media,” on Aug. 6, which acknowledges foreign...


Air Astana’s Revenue Soars 12.9% in First Half of 2024

ASTANA – The revenue of Air Astana national flagship company increased by 12.9% to $586.2 million in the first six months of 2024, the company’s press service...


Kazakh Boxer Kyzaibay Secures Bronze in Her Olympic Debut

ASTANA – Nazym Kyzaibay, a 30-year-old Kazakh boxer, won a bronze medal in her first Olympic Games on Aug. 6, reported the National Olympic Committee. Kyzaibay reached...


Fifth World Nomad Games Ticket Sales Begin

ASTANA – Tickets are now available for the fifth World Nomad Games, scheduled to take place from Sept. 8 to 13 in Astana. The major event in...


Latvia Prepares for Fifth World Nomad Games with Toguzkumalak and Other Games

ASTANA – The traditional Kazakh board game togyzkumalak (nine pebbels board game), known as the “chess of the steppes,” is one of the 21 sports featured at...


Kazakhstan to Adopt New Water Code in 2024

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is expected to adopt the Water Code by the end of 2024. The document is now being considered by Mazhilis, a lower chamber of...


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...


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...


Kazakhstan, China to Build Moon Base

ASTANA – Kazakhstan will have a research base on the Moon according to the memorandum signed between the country’s Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry...


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...


Second NPT Preparatory Committee in Geneva: Kazakhstan Strengthens Global Nuclear Security

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Akan Rakhmetullin chaired the second session of the Preparatory Committee for the Eleventh Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty...


Magnus Carlsen Leads WR Chess to Blitz Victory at FIDE Championships in Astana

ASTANA — The FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 2024 concluded in Astana. Last year’s World Rapid winners, the WR Chess Team, led by Magnus Carlsen,...


KazISS Hosts Kazakh-Uzbek Expert Council to Bolster Regional Cooperation

ASTANA—Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KazISS) hosted the Kazakh-Uzbek Expert Council in Astana on Aug. 2, focusing on mechanisms for strengthening interconnectedness, regional transport policy, industrial cooperation,...


Kazakhstan, World Bank Advance Northern Aral Sea Restoration Efforts

ASTANA – The Kazakh Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, in collaboration with the World Bank, is advancing the second phase of the Northern Aral Sea preservation...