Idrissov Visits Spain, Portugal to Advance Economic Ties, Promote EXPO 2017

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Erlan Idrissov, began his official visits to Spain and Portugal on May 13 seeking to advance both political and economic...


Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan Presidents Open New Railroad Crossing

ASTANA – On May 11, President Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan and President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan opened the Bolashak (Kazakhstan) – Serkhetyaka (Turkmenistan) railroad crossing which is set...


Cycling Culture Speeds Up in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Over the last 15 years, Astana has become a business and political centre in Eurasia, acquiring innovative technologies and implementing international standards with a Kazakh...


NATD, Columbia University Seek New Areas for Technological and Innovative Development

ASTANA – As part of the State Programme of Accelerated Industrial and Innovative Development of Kazakhstan for 2010-2014, JSC “National Agency for Technological Development” (NATD) has been...


Getting Wet in the World’s Largest Landlocked Country

Kazakhstan is known for many things. It has a vast ancient steppe that stretches nearly the size of Western Europe. It has a new capital designed by...


First Battle Parade in Kazakhstan Marks Defender’s Day

ALMATY – On May 7, the first batle military parade in the history of independent Kazakhstan took place at the Otar military base to commemorate Defenders’ Day...


The Importance of National Unity: Citizenship in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is a large and multi-faceted country. Not only is it rich in mineral and other natural resources, its human capital is also enviable. High literacy rates,...


Kokshetau Residents Share Success Stories

KOKSHETAU – On April 29, a regional forum of the “My Country’s Destiny Is My Destiny” campaign was held in Kokshetau as part of a national programme...


Young Scientists Are Key to Kazakhstan’s Future

My more than 40 years of experience in science in various positions from intern researcher to director general of the National Nuclear Center have given me conclusions...


Charity Ball to End Teen Suicide Held in Almaty

The Fifth Charitable Ball, one of the brightest events in the country’s social calendar, was held in Almaty on May 4. This year’s ball was held in...


Sixth Astana Economic Forum to Provide a Platform for Contributions from Global Experts

ASTANA – On May 22-24, the capital of Kazakhstan will host the Sixth Astana Economic Forum (AEF) and the first World Anti-Crisis Conference (WAC), which will take...


Tourism Fair Showcases Almaty to Global Market

ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s13th International Tourism Fair (KITF) was held from April 24 to April 26 at the Atakent International Exhibition Centre in Almaty. The KITF is a...


PAIID Programme Results Examined

ASTANA – The massive State Programme of Accelerated Industrial-Innovative Development (PAIID) for 2010-14 has had significant progress over the more than three years of its implementation and...


Person of the Month Cavallo Domingo is answering questions on G-Global website

G-Global’s Person of the Month for May, former Argentine Central Bank Chairman and Economics Minister Cavallo Domingo, has begun discussing global economic issues online with users of...


Motorcycling Ambassador Spreads EXPO 2017 Message in America

ASTANA – Kazakhstan biker and president of the International Children’s Geographic Society Dmitry Petrukhin is publicising EXPO 2017 in the United States. And he has already spread...


Alatau Innovation Park Becomes High Tech Hub

ALMATY – The Park of Innovative Technologies (PIT) located in a special economic zone in the village of Alatau near Almaty is experiencing rapid growth. The park’s...


“Harmony Lessons” Honoured at Tribeca Film Festival

ASTANA – “Harmony Lessons” continues its triumphal tour around the globe, winning the Special Jury Diploma for best directorial debut at the Tribeca Film Festival, which was...


Ethnic Diversity Boosts Development

The 20th anniversary session of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan (APK) on April 24, 2013 was a milestone in the state’s multi-ethnic friendly policy. The...


Astana Joins New World Tourism Cities Group

ASTANA – On April 12, Astana joined the World Tourism Cities Federation (WTCF) at the invitation of Beijing Mayor Wang Anshun. The WTCF is one of the...


Folk Music Festival to be Held in Kyzylorda in 2014

KYZYLORDA – The Aral Sea region has begun preparing to hold the Korkyt and Melodies of the Great Steppe international folk music festival for the third time....


Kazakhstan and China Share Strategic Goals

Kazakhstan’s foreign policy is based primarily on the principle of multi-vector relationships. In this context, particular attention is given to the expansion of cooperation with the People’s...


MFA Says Kazakhstan Working with U.S. Authorities Regarding Two Students in Boston

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on May 2 that the Kazakhstan authorities were working with the U.S. counterparts on the case of two students...


Kazakh Businessman Flourishes in Global Venture Business Market

ASTANA – Since the middle of 2012, Western media abounded with news mentioning unexpectedly impetuous investment activity of Kenes Rakishev, a Kazakh businessman. Coverage of investments by...


Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan Holds Anniversary Session

ASTANA – President Nursultan Nazarbayev addressed the 20th anniversary session of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan on the subject of “Kazakhstan 2050 Strategy: One Nation...


Computer Game Addiction New Youth Health Threat

ASTANA – “The new generation of computer games are not only unsafe for children’s health, but also for their souls,” Raisa Sher, head of the Committee for...


Korean Companies to Purchase Pavlodar’s Coal for Power Plant Construction

PAVLODAR – The meeting of Regional Akim (Governor) Yerlan Aryn with Chairman of the Board of JSC Balkhash Thermal Power Plant (Balkhash TPP) Kim Suk Won and...


Adilet, Rukhaniyat Merge to Form Birlik Party

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s political landscape changed significantly in April following an April 26 congress attended by oblast and city delegates, during which the Adilet and Rukhaniyat parties...


Tamgaly Tas Festival Held by Ili River

ASTANA – The first Tamgaly Tas International Tourist Festival was held from April 26 to April 28 in a mountain area near the Ili River in the...


MFA Works with U.S. on Status of Kazakh Students Who Knew Boston Bombers

ASTANA – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working with the U.S. government to resolve the status of two students from Kazakhstan who were acquaintances of the...


Countries Reaffirm Commitment to Afghanistan at Almaty Meeting

ALMATY – Foreign ministers participating in the Istanbul Process in support of Afghanistan gathered in Almaty on April 26 to discuss the future of the country and...