Kazakhstan’s First Participation in Contemporary Istanbul Fair Reveals International Demand for Kazakh Art 

ASTANA – This year, Kazakhstan participated in Contemporary Istanbul, Türkiye’s premier annual art fair, for the first time. Its 18th edition, which was held from Sept. 26...


Kazakhstan to Become Central Asia’s Pioneer in Proton Therapy for Cancer Treatment

ASTANA – The Kazakh capital will open a new National Research Oncology Center (NROC) equipped with state-of-the-art technology next year, reported the Prime Minister’s press service on...


Youth Wing of Amanat Party Launches Nationwide Campaign to Protect Kazakhstan’s Heritage from Vandalism

ASTANA —Under the powerful slogan – No to vandalism! – the youth wing Zhastar Rukhy (Youth spirit) of the Amanat party has embarked on a significant nationwide...


Kazakhstan to Ratify Tokyo Convention to Enhance Higher Education Integration in Asia-Pacific

ASTANA – Kazakhstan aims to ratify the Asia-Pacific Regional Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications in Higher Education, commonly called the Tokyo Convention. The initiative aims to...


Kazakh Boxer Janibek Alimkhanuly Tops The Ring’s Middleweight Ratings, Replaces Legendary Gennadiy Golovkin

ASTANA – American boxing magazine The Ring updated its middleweight ratings, with Kazakhstan’s Janibek Alimkhanuly claiming the top spot, Sports.kz reported on Oct. 20. The ranking excluded...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakh President’s Official Visit to China

ASTANA – The Astana Times has picked a selection of articles on Kazakhstan published in international media across the world. This week’s foreign media digest includes articles...


Kazakhstan, EU Show Robust Political Commitment to Enhance Cooperation

ASTANA – Amid unprecedented geopolitical tensions, Kazakhstan and the European Union (EU) show solid political will to intensify their cooperation, Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko said...


Kazakh Experts Reflect on Tokayev’s Packed Visit to China

ASTANA – This week, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev paid an official visit to China. Lasting three days, the visit consisted of high-level meetings, strategic discussions, and agreements...


Kazakhstan-China Mutual Visa Exemption Agreement to Come Into Forth Next Month

ASTANA – The agreement on mutual visa exemption between Kazakhstan and China, signed by both governments on May 17 in Xi’an, will come into force on Nov....


EU Welcomes Kazakhstan’s Ambition to Become Transport and Logistics Hub

ASTANA – The European Union (EU) supports Kazakhstan’s aspiration to become a transportation and logistics hub, Hors Classe Adviser of the European Commission Henrik Hololei said at...


Annual Lotus Bloom in Kazakhstan Attracts Nature Lovers

ASTANA – Each summer in Kazakhstan, the blossoming lotus flowers become a news highlight, captivating both locals and international visitors. From mid-July, the Kigash-Shora River begins to...


Central Asia Gateway Secures Coveted Best Trade Information Portal Award at World Investment Forum

ASTANA — The online trade information hub, Central Asia Gateway, has been named the Best Trade Information Portal at the World Investment Forum in Abu Dhabi, United...


Kazakhstan’s Saty Village Named UNWTO’s Best Tourism Village 2023

ASTANA – Saty village in the Almaty Region was named one of the Best Tourism Villages 2023 by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) on Oct.18...


Kazakhstan to Reduce Grain Export Supplies

ASTANA – Kazakhstan will reduce grain exports without affecting the domestic market, Vice Minister of Agriculture Azat Sultanov said on the sidelines of the KazAgro/KazFarm international exhibition...


Kazakh Cinema Makes Its Grand Debut on HBO

ASTANA – The Kazakh comedy “Sweetie, You Won’t Believe It” by the Art Dealers Film Production studio is set to premiere on the American pay television network...


From Runway to Opera: Astana Presents Diverse Weekend Entertainment

ASTANA — The vibrant capital of Kazakhstan is gearing up to host an array of events this weekend. From dazzling fashion shows to exhilarating music events and...


Mazhilis Approves Amendments to Draft Law on Children’s Payments from Kazakh National Fund

ASTANA – Deputies of the Mazhilis, the lower chamber of the Kazakh Parliament, approved the Senate’s amendments to the draft law on payments to children from the...


Mutual Trust Drives Government-Civil Sector Partnership, Says Mazhilis Chairman

ASTANA – The government is increasingly relying on the civil sector to provide more effective collective solutions to prevailing challenges, said Yerlan Koshanov, chairman of the Mazhilis,...


Kazakhstan, Germany Agree to Implement Water Resources Management Program in Central Asia

ASTANA – The Kazakh Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation and the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) signed an agreement to implement the regional program on...


Kazakh, Chinese Companies to Implement Joint Gas Projects

ASTANA – Kazakh and Chinese large national companies signed agreements to implement and develop joint gas projects during President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s official visit to China. KazMunayGas (KMG)...


IMF Director Discusses Kazakhstan’s Economic Transition, Climate Resilience, Regional Cooperation

MARRAKECH — During the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Marrakech last week, Jihad Azour, Director of the Middle East...


President Tokayev Commends Civil Forum’s Role in Advancing Kazakhstan’s SDG

ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev hailed the significant role of creative initiatives and constructive proposals in shaping civil society and fostering national dialogue in his congratulatory remarks...


Kazakhstan Launches Helpline 111 to Stop Bullying, Domestic Violence

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has launched a single contact center, Amanat-111, starting on Oct. 16 to help victims of domestic violence and bullying round the clock, reported the...


Kazakh President Meets With Chair of China’s Political Advisory Body to Discuss Cooperation Prospects

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Wang Huning, the chair of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), a political advisory...


Kazakhstan, Xinjiang Reiterate Commitment to Deepen Ties in Priority Areas

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Ma Xingrui, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party and Communist Party Secretary...


Muslim Council Inaugurates Kazakhstan Branch, Commends Dialogue Initiatives

ASTANA – The inauguration of the Central Asian branch of the Muslim Council of Elders in Astana on Oct. 11 will foster religious diplomacy and serve a...


Kazakhstan Strongly Supports China’s Visionary and Constructive Policy

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev underscored Kazakhstan’s strong support for China’s visionary and constructive policy, particularly the Belt and Road Initiative, during an Oct. 18 meeting with...


UNDP, Qazaq Green Association Establish Women for Just Transition Network

ASTANA – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Qazaq Green Association established the Women for Just Transition Network on Oct. 17 during the workshop on...


Kazakhstan on Verge of Qualifying for EURO 2024, Says UEFA

ASTANA – With a strong-willed victory in Helsinki, Kazakhstan can punch its ticket to EURO 2024, UEFA announced, commenting on the team’s remarkable comeback yesterday. In the...


Nineteen Kazakh Citizens Return Home from Israel

ASTANA – The Kazakh Embassy in Israel organized a flight to return 19 citizens home, Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Aibek Smadiyarov said at an Oct. 16 briefing. Among...