Journalists Call for Stronger China-Central Asia Media Ties

BEIJING – In the lead-up to the second China–Central Asia Summit, a special episode of Media Chats, produced by CGTN Radio, brought together journalists from across the...


Kazakh Parliament Approves Draft Law on Amnesty Marking 30 Years of Constitution

ASTANA – The Mazhilis, the lower house of Kazakhstan’s Parliament, has approved a draft law granting amnesty to individuals convicted of crimes that do not pose a...


Kazakhstan’s AIFC Presents Casebook on 18 Green Projects

ASTANA – The Astana International Financial Centre’s (AIFC) Green Finance Centre has published the Comprehensive Casebook on Sustainable Financial Instruments, showcasing 18 flagship projects with a total...


EU Keen to Deepen Work with Central Asia on Human Capital Dev’t

BRUSSELS – Education has been a key aspect of the relations between the European Union (EU) and Central Asia. Pilvi Torsti, director of the European Training Foundation,...


Slovakia Among Kazakhstan’s Reliable Partners in Europe, Says Tokayev 

ASTANA – Slovakia is an important and reliable partner for Kazakhstan in Europe, said Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as he welcomed Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico during...


EU Council’s COEST Delegation Visits Kazakhstan, Reinforces EU-Kazakhstan Partnership

ASTANA – A delegation from the Council of the European Union’s Working Party on Eastern Europe and Central Asia (COEST) visited Kazakhstan on June 8-10, demonstrating a...


Wild Horses Return: Journey of Second Herd Reintroduced to Kazakh Steppe

ASTANA —  In a major step for wildlife conservation, seven Przewalski’s horses, the world’s last truly wild horse species, arrived in Kazakhstan on June 3, marking the...


Kazakh PM Outlines Strategic Role of Investment in Central Asia at Tashkent Forum

ASTANA – Attracting investment is a key factor in the economic development of the Central Asian region, said Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov during his speech at...


Chinese Leader to Pay Official Visit to Kazakhstan Next Week 

ASTANA – President of China Xi Jinping will make an official visit to Kazakhstan on June 16-17 at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, reported the Akorda...


Kazakhstan to Provide 99% of Rural Areas With Internet by 2027

ASTANA – Kazakhstan will provide 99% of the country’s rural settlements with high-speed internet by the end of 2027, as the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and...


Kazakhstan, Meta Discuss AI Partnership and Child Online Safety

ASTANA – Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan Zhaslan Madiyev met with Simon Milner, Meta Vice President, to discuss prospects for cooperation in...


Kazakh-French Festival Brings Spirit of Exploration and Cross-Cultural Dialogue

ASTANA – The first Kazakh – French Adventure Festival, titled Under the Sky of Tengri, brought together scientists, explorers, filmmakers and nature enthusiasts on June 6 in...


Kazakhstan Strengthens Ties With Finland, OSCE

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen, on June 10, expressing support for her efforts amidst extremely difficult situations...


Uzbekistan Joins Forces with Turkic States to Assemble Scientific CubeSat Satellite

ASTANA – Specialists from Uzbekistan are actively involved in assembling the CubeSat satellite, a collaborative project among the member countries of the Organization of Turkic States (OTG),...


Uzbekistan Positions Itself as Rising Hub of Human Capital

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Kazakhstan Upgrades Tourist Experience as Summer Season Begins

ASTANA – Kazakh Minister of Tourism and Sports Yerbol Myrzabossynov reported on ongoing efforts and proposed new measures to enhance the comfort and experience of travelers in...


New Water Code Sets Framework for Smarter Resource Use in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has introduced a new Water Code developed by the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, aimed at enhancing water security and sustainable management of...


Poti TransTerminal Launch Marks Key Step for Middle Corridor Trade

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s first multimodal terminal officially opened at the port of Poti, Georgia, on June 9, serving as a key facility within the Trans-Caspian International Transport...


Kazakhstan, North Macedonia Strengthen Strategic Partnership

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of North Macedonia Timcho Mucunski met on June...


OSCE Chairperson-in-Office to Visit Kazakhstan

ASTANA – The Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Elina Valtonen, will visit Kazakhstan on June...


Kazakhstan, Bulgaria Outline Economic Cooperation at Business Forum

ASTANA — Kazakhstan and Bulgaria identified new opportunities for cooperation in transport, energy, agribusiness, digital technologies, and pharmaceuticals during the Kazakhstan-Bulgaria Business Forum held June 9 in...


From Glaciers to Farms: How Regional Cooperation is Shaping Central Asia’s Water Issues

In a major show of regional cooperation, Central Asia’s five countries recently agreed to a new water-sharing framework for the Syr Darya and Amu Darya, glacier-fed rivers...


Uranium Countdown: Could Global Reserves End by 2080?

ASTANA — The world’s identified uranium reserves could run out by 2080, according to a new report from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). In an analytical...


HasSak Band, Astana Opera Dazzle in Nomad Inspiration Gala 

ASTANA – The Astana Opera Ballet and HasSak ethno-folk group united classical choreography and traditional Kazakh music during the “Nomad Inspiration” gala concert held as part of...


UN Establishes Global Day Honoring Horses

ASTANA – The United Nations (UN) General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming July 11 as World Horse Day during its 79th session on June 3, with 169...


Central Asia Poised for Boom in Islamic Finance, New Report Finds

ASTANA — Islamic finance in Central Asia is set for substantial growth over the next decade, according to a new report, The Future of Islamic Finance in...


Kazakh, Chinese Officials Discuss $10 Billion Green Industry Project

ASTANA —  Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov met with Liu Yongxing, the chairman of the board of China’s East Hope Group, on June 9 to discuss prospects...


Kazakhstan, Bulgaria Deepen Ties in Transport, Investment and Diplomacy

ASTANA —  President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Bulgarian President Rumen Radev issued a joint press statement on June 9 in Astana, reaffirming the countries’ shared commitment to strengthening...


‘Kazakhstan is Key and Priority Partner in Central Asia’,  Bulgaria’s President Radev Says During Visit 

ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Bulgarian President Rumen Radev on June 9 in Astana during his official visit focused on strengthening bilateral relations, boosting trade...


President Tokayev on UN System: Modernize Multilateralism, Empower Regional Leadership

ASTANA — As the United Nations (UN) marks its 80th anniversary this year, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan is urging the global community to strengthen the organization...