Responsible Statecraft Key to Future of US-Central Asia Relations, Says Expert

ASTANA – Bilateral and multilateral relations between the United States and the Central Asian republics will prosper over the next several years as long as all sides...


Recycled Aircraft Parts Decorate Almaty Airport’s New International Terminal

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s flagship airline Air Astana presented furniture made from recycled aircraft parts to Almaty Airport on June 17. According to the company’s press service, interior...


Kazakhstan Exports Flour in January-March Worth Over $130 Million

ASTANA – Kazakhstan produced 1.1 million tons of flour and exported the product worth $131.7 million in January-March. Energyprom. kz monitoring agency reported on June 17 that...


Astana to Host Energy Week Central Asia & Caspian 2024 in September

ASTANA – Energy Week Central Asia & Caspian 2024, previously known as Energy Week Central Asia & Mongolia, is set to take place on Sept. 5-6 in...


Amsterdam-Based International Platform Publishes Kazakh University’s Scientific Journal

ASTANA – For the first time in Kazakhstan, Central Asia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries, the Eurasian Journal of Physics and Functional Materials produced...


Kazakh IT Innovators Unveil Projects in Education, Oil, Payments

ASTANA – Kazakh IT developers presented innovative projects in education, the oil sector and payment systems at the Astana Hub International Technopark of IT startups. The Prime...


Air Astana Resumes Astana-Seoul Direct Flights

ASTANA – Kazakh national carrier Air Astana resumed Astana-Seoul direct flights on June 15. According to the company’s press service, flights from Astana to Seoul will operate...


Kyrgyz Republic Warns of Melting Glaciers at UN Climate Meetings in Bonn

BONN—The Kyrgyz President’s Special Representative for mountainous regions revealed how melting glaciers in the Kyrgyz Republic are affecting the population of the whole Central Asian region at...


Understanding Kazakhstan’s Middle Power Status: The Crucial Role of Soft Power

Since the German Institute for International and Security Affairs ranked Kazakhstan as a middle power state in 2024, the topic has garnered significant attention among experts and...


Explore Day-Trip Adventures Beyond Astana’s Urban Core

ASTANA — While Astana exudes a modern, futuristic charm with its ever-evolving skyline, a short trip outside or around the city reveals untouched, picturesque landscapes and the...


Uniting Art: Kazakhstan-India Exhibition Opens in Astana

ASTANA — ​The grand opening of the “Uniting Art: Kazakhstan-India” exhibition, aimed at fostering bilateral cultural ties between Kazakhstan and India, took place at the Presidential Administration...


Leonardo da Vinci’s “La Bella Principessa” Brings Invaluable Historical Moment for Kazakh Capital

ASTANA — Leonardo da Vinci’s “La Bella Principessa” made its historic debut in Astana, marking an invaluable cultural moment for Central Asia on June 7. General Director...


Central Asian Expert Forum Sets Regional Cooperation Priorities

ASTANA — Astana hosted the seventh Central Asian Expert Forum, titled the Gravity of Trust, on June 14. The event brought together experts from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, the...


Disney Brings Kazakh Voices to Global Hits: “Inside Out 2,” “Moana 2,” and “Mufasa: The Lion King”

ASTANA—Three animated films, “Inside Out 2,” “Moana 2,” and “Mufasa: The Lion King,” produced by Walt Disney Pictures, are to be dubbed in the Kazakh language this...


Inaugural US-Kazakhstan Business Forum Fosters Economic Relations

ASTANA – The first-ever United States (U.S.)-Kazakhstan Business Forum, held at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington, DC on June 5, brought together distinguished speakers and key...


PepsiCo Sees Kazakhstan as Gateway to Central Asia’s Economic Promise

ASTANA — Central Asia holds significant economic potential, and Kazakhstan provides the necessary economic and geopolitical stability for projects to thrive, stated David Manzini, the president of...


Strategic Partnership Upgraded as South Korean President Wraps Up Visit to Kazakhstan

ASTANA – This week, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol visited Kazakhstan as part of his week-long Central Asia tour. In Kazakhstan, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Yoon...


Kazakhstan, US Expand Trade and Economic Cooperation

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Katherine Tai, the United States (U.S.) Trade Representative, on June 14, emphasizing the significance of her visit in expanding trade...


News Digest: Foreign Media on South Korean – Kazakh Relations, Middle Corridor and More

ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest includes high-level visits, Middle Corridor competitiveness, digital economy,...


Malaysian Senator Visits Kazakhstan to Reenergize Inter-Parliamentary Dialogue

ASTANA – Nur Jazlan Mohamed, deputy president of the Senate of the Malaysian Parliament, visited Kazakhstan this week to foster inter-parliamentary dialogue with Kazakhstan, a month since...


Kazakhstan Triumphs at First International Horseback Archery Masters Tournament in China

ASTANA – The Kazakhstan national team secured a full set of medals, including one gold, one silver, and one bronze at the First International Horseback Archery Masters...


Kazakhstan Wins Asian Road Cycling Championships with 15 Medals

ASTANA – The Kazakhstan national road cycling team won the 43d Asian Road Cycling Championships in Almaty with 15 medals, including six gold, three silver, and six...


COP29 Preview: Kazakh Ecology Ministry Shares Goals and Expectations at Bonn UN Climate Meetings

BONN — Climate financing, mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions, Kazakhstan’s part in the global methane pledge, and loss and damage fund were among the key topics discussed...


Kazakh Chess Player Becomes World Junior Champion

ASTANA – Kazybek Nogerbek, a 20-year-old chess player from Kazakhstan, triumphed over 13 grandmasters (GM) to win the International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Junior Chess Championship 2024,...


Kazakhstan and Switzerland are Bridge Builders, Says Swiss Ambassador

ASTANA – Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to Kazakhstan and Tajikistan Salman Bal sheds light on the long-standing partnership and promising opportunities that lie ahead in an...


President Tokayev Unveils Strategies to Boost Kazakhstan’s Tourism

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the weaknesses in Kazakhstan’s tourism industry and outlined strategies to address them during a meeting with government officials on June 13....


Kazakhstan to Launch $160 Million PepsiCo Snack Production Plant in 2026

ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to launch a full-scale snack production plant, based on American multinational food, snack, and beverage corporation PepsiCo and valued at $160 million of...


Accreditation Open for Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit

ASTANA—The Kazakh Foreign Ministry has opened accreditation for international and local media to cover the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit (SCO) Summit. The event will take place on...


Discover Weekend Wonders: Ballet, Music, and Exhibitions in Astana and Almaty

ASTANA — As the weekend approaches, it’s the perfect time to indulge in relaxation and entertainment through a variety of enriching activities. Whether you’re drawn to captivating...


Kazakhstan Ready to Implement High-Level Agreements with South Korea

ASTANA — Kazakhstan is poised to advance its trade and economic partnership with South Korea, and the government is ready to implement high-level agreements swiftly, said Prime...