Kazakh President Appoints New Chief Justice of AIFC Court

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has appointed The Lord Burnett of Maldon as the Chief Justice of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) Court, the...


President Tokayev Announces $1 Million Humanitarian Aid to Palestinian People at Organization of Turkic States Summit

ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev declared an allocation of $1 million in humanitarian aid to Palestine, underscoring the pressing need for peace and diplomacy in conflict-ridden regions...


Astana Hosts OTS Foreign Ministers Meeting in Run-up to OTS Anniversary Summit

ASTANA – The 10th meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) took place in the Kazakh capital in anticipation of...


Central Asian Nations to Allocate Water Resources to Kazakhstan

ASTANA – The Turkistan and Kyzylorda Regions will receive 11.1 cubic kilometers of water by April 1, according to an agreement reached between Kazakh Minister of Water...


One of Astana’s Streets Officially Named After Famous Hungarian Poet

ASTANA – One of the streets in the Kazakh capital was officially named after the renowned Hungarian poet, Sándor Petőfi, at a Nov. 2 opening ceremony attended...


Kazakhstan, France Sign Agreements Worth $1.4 Billion Across Multiple Sectors

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and France signed thirteen agreements in transport and logistics, engineering, health care, and agroindustry worth more than $1.4 billion as part of the Kazakhstan-France...


Promoting Gender Equality Starts with Oneself, Says UNDP Global Director

ASTANA – United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Global Director for Gender Equality Raquel Lagunas visited Kazakhstan on Oct. 16-20, meeting with senior government officials, parliamentarians, and women’s...


November Delights in Astana: Events to Attend

ASTANA — The capital of Kazakhstan buzzes with a vibrant array of events and activities this first weekend of November. Whether you’re keen on sports, arts, or...


Kazakhstan Intends to Increase Export Volumes to Hungary by $700 Million

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is ready to increase exports to Hungary in 95 types of products worth nearly $700 million, said Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov at a...


Kazakh President, Hungarian Prime Minister Hold Press Briefing

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban held a briefing for media representatives on Nov. 2, following their meeting in...


Kazakhstan, Hungary Reaffirm Commitment to Enhance Ties

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed gratitude to Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban for his significant contribution to the rapprochement between Kazakhstan and Hungary during...


Organization of Turkic States Summit in Astana: Leading Experts Share Insights

ASTANA – Astana is set to host the tenth Organization of Turkic States (OTS) Summit on Nov. 3, where member countries will discuss pressing geopolitical and integration...


Reshaping Central Asia’s Growth Trajectory: Insights on Trade and Middle Corridor

ASTANA — Central Asia, a region with a rich history and immense potential, was the focus of an online panel organized by the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF)...


Kazakh Foreign Minister Takes Part in South Korea-Central Asia Cooperation Forum

ASTANA –  Kazakh delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu took part in the 16th meeting of the South Korea-Central Asia Cooperation Forum...


French President Meets with Kazakh Students, Shares His Life Values

ASTANA – French President Emmanuel Macron, who arrived in Kazakhstan for an official visit on Nov. 1, visited the Maqsut Narikbayev University to meet students.  In his...


Tokayev, Macron Outline Promising Areas for Cooperation at Business Forum in Astana 

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and French President Emmanuel Macron made statements on the prospects of bilateral economic cooperation during the Kazakhstan-France Business Forum, as part...


Kazakhstan Takes Part in First SCO Transport Forum in Tashkent

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Minister of Transport Talgat Lastayev underlined the excellent transport and logistics potential of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states in the construction...


Kazakh Government to Finalize Nationalization Deal on ArcelorMittal This Month 

ASTANA – The Kazakh government has no plans to consider foreign investors following the transfer of ownership of ArcelorMittal Temirtau to Kazakhstan, said Kazakh Minister of Industry...


Kazakhstan, France Sign Joint Declaration on Strategic Minerals

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of France Emmanuel Macron have signed a joint declaration of intent on cooperation on strategic minerals at a...


Kazakhstan Heads World Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centres and Associations

ASTANA – Bolat Akchulakov, the President of the Kazakhstan National Federation of Clubs for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), was elected as the...


France Invests Nearly $18.7 Billion in Kazakhstan’s Economy

ASTANA – France has invested approximately $18.7 billion in Kazakhstan’s economy, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at a Nov. 1 expanded-format meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, reported...


Foreign Ministers of Central Asia Review Interaction Within OSCE

ASTANA – The forum of Central Asia’s Foreign Ministers and the Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), which took place for...


President Tokayev Welcomes French President in Astana

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met President of France Emmanuel Macron, who arrived in Astana on an official visit on Nov. 1, reported the Akorda...


EU Delegation in Kazakhstan Hosts European Film Festival in Astana

ASTANA – The European Union’s (EU) delegation in Kazakhstan is organizing the European Film Festival, taking place from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2 in the Kazakh capital,...


Most Important Medicine is Peace, Says WHO Regional Director for Europe

ASTANA – Last week, the Kazakh capital hosted a conference dedicated to the Alma-Ata and Astana declarations on primary healthcare. It also convened representatives of 53 countries...


Citizens of 80 Foreign Countries Сan Travel Visa-Free to Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Citizens of 80 foreign countries can stay in Kazakhstan without a visa, and nationals from 109 more countries have the opportunity to obtain an electronic...


Kazakhstan Surpasses Türkiye and European Nations in Digital Competitiveness Rankings

ASTANA — Kazakhstan has achieved a significant milestone in digital competitiveness, securing the 36th position among 63 countries globally, per the International Institute for Management Development (IMD)...


Kazakh Chess Prodigy Bibisara Assaubayeva Triumphs Over World Champion at Grand Swiss 2023

ASTANA — Kazakh chess prodigy Bibisara Assaubayeva emerged victorious against the esteemed Chinese player Tan Zhongyi at the Grand Swiss 2023 tournament on Oct. 31, reported Sports.kz....


Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan Affirm Commitment to Strengthen Strategic Partnership

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu and Turkmen Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov emphasized mutual commitment to deepen strategic...


Air Astana Resumes Seasonal Routes, Increases Flights to International Destinations

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national carrier, Air Astana, has resumed seasonal routes and increased flights to popular international destinations from Almaty and Astana starting on Oct. 29, reported...