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Kazakhstan turns into the main transit hub on Eurasian continent

On February 29, in the Chinese city of Chongqing, Kazakhstan’s national railways company KTZ and the logistics platform Yuxinou (Chongqing) Logistics Co., Ltd signed an agreement on the organization and dispatch of 200 container trains through Kazakhstan, including along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, with a cargo volume of more than 20 thousand 20-foot equivalent

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Central Asian states against their citizens’ participation in Ukraine conflict

Earlier this month, Tajik migrant workers in the Russian city of Samara were scared after Sunatullo Nazriev, the leader of the local Tajik diaspora, called on Tajiks who have Russian citizenship and those who want to get Russian passports in an expedited way to join Russia’s armed forces fighting in Ukraine. According to the migrant

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Armenia freezes membership in Russian-led security alliance

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian has said his country has frozen its membership in the Russian-led Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) as Yerevan continues to distance itself from Moscow amid a souring of bilateral relations, RFE/RL’s Armenian Service reported. Pashinian said in an interview with France 24 television channel on February 22 that the move comes after

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Brother, associate of fugitive ex-customs deputy chief give up seats in Kyrgyz parliament

The Kyrgyz Central Election Commission on February 22 annulled the mandates of lawmakers Iskender Matraimov and Nurlan Rajabaliev at their own requests, RFE/RL’s Kyrgyz Service reported. The former is a brother and the latter a close associate of the former deputy chief of the Customs Service, Raimbek Matraimov, who was added to the wanted list

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Kazakh lawmakers approve in first reading bill on life imprisonment for pedophiles, child murderers

Members of Kazakh parliament’s lower chamber, the Mazhilis, on February 21, approved the first reading of a bill that would allow life imprisonment for individuals convicted of pedophilia and/or the murder of children, RFE/RL’s Kazakh Service reported. The bill comes after President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev ordered in his address to the nation in September 2023 that

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Strengthening of UN-Central Asia cooperation discussed at Kazakhstan Foreign Ministry

Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu on February 20 received the newly appointed Special Representative of the UN Secretary General–Head of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) Kakha Imnadze, who arrived in Kazakhstan as part of his tour of the Central Asian countries, the Kazakh

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Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan destined for cooperation

Being close neighbors with centuries-long ties and common roots, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan continue to deepen their relationship, setting a good example for regional cooperation. Both countries are close trade and economic partners as part of the Eurasian Economic Union, which also includes Armenia, Belarus, and Russia. From January-November 2023, bilateral trade grew by 12% and reached

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On the language issue in Uzbekistan

The recent summoning of the Uzbek ambassador to Russia over remarks made by the rector of the University of Journalism in Tashkent highlights the escalating tensions surrounding language politics in the region. Sherzod Qudratxoja’s statement labeling Uzbek citizens who speak Russian but not Uzbek as “occupiers or idiots” has sparked a diplomatic outcry from Russia,

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Kazakhstan seeks to become key transit hub along Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and subsequent economic sanctions imposed by the west have underlined the urgency of finding alternative trade routes between Europe and Asia that do not pass through Russia. In the new geopolitical realities, Kazakhstan has a good chance to become the main and most sustainable transit route between Europe and Asia. In

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Kazakhstan president visits Qatar

During his official visit to Qatar on February 14, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held talks with Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and participated in the Kazakhstan–Qatar Investment Roundtable in Doha. During his talks with the Amir of Qatar, Tokayev expressed his firm belief that in the near future Qatar will become one

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President Japarov accuses US of interfering in Kyrgyzstan’s internal affairs

Kyrgyzstan has published the text of a letter by President Sadyr Japarov to U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, in which the Central Asian nation’s leader accused the United States of interfering in his country’s internal affairs, RFE/RL reported. On February 9, the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry said minister Jeenbek Kulubaev met with the U.S. Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan

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Kazakhstan prime minister outlines tasks for new government

On February 9, the new Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Olzhas Bektenov, held a Government meeting on the implementation of instructions of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced at an expanded Government session on February 7. Bektenov emphasized that state budget expenditures must be clearly prioritized with an emphasis on obtaining full economic returns, and

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Kazakhstan aims at driving economic growth, improving life for citizens

The recent developments in Kazakhstan, with the appointment of Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov and the subsequent meeting chaired by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, signal a proactive stance towards addressing economic challenges. President Tokayev’s emphasis on achieving a GDP growth target of 6% annually and increasing the economy to $450 billion by 2029 demonstrates a commitment to

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Kazakhstan president outlines tasks for new government

One day after appointing a new prime minister, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on February 7 chaired an extended meeting of the Government. The meeting was attended by the new Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, Government ministers, the chairman of the National Bank, governors of the regions, and mayors of the country’s three largest cities of Astana,

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Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan prove their friendly ties  

In the wake of the recent accident at the Bishkek thermal power plant, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have once again showcased their strong and amicable relationship. Following the explosion at the power plant on February 2, which resulted in significant damage and disruption to the supply of hot water and heat in parts of the capital

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Olzhas Bektenov named as new prime minister of Kazakhstan

Olzhas Bektenov, the head of the presidential administration, has been named as the new Prime Minister of Kazakhstan. Bektenov was nominated for the post by Kazakhstan’s ruling Amanat party on February 6. On the same day, Bektenov’s candidacy was presented to the Kazakh parliament, the Majilis, at a plenary session attended by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

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Kazakhstan government resigns

The Kazakh presidential press service said on February 5 that the Central Asian nation’s President, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, accepted the government’s resignation and appointed First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar as acting prime minister. According to the presidential decree, the government will continue its duties until the cabinet’s new staff is approved. No reason for the

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Kazakhstan calls for common EEU market with unimpeded transit of goods

A meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council was held in Almaty on February 2, attended by heads of government of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) member countries — Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia. Kazakhstan Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov reminded that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the signing of the EEU Treaty. Today

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Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan confirm strategic partnership

Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have agreed to speed up the issue of opening an additional checkpoint for freight vehicles on the Kazakh-Kyrgyz border, as well as to strengthen cooperation in the water and energy sector. This was the result of the meeting between the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Alikhan Smailov and the Chairman of the Cabinet

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Kazakhstan a reliable partner and ally for Kyrgyzstan, says Kyrgyz FM

There are no political contradictions between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev, said during negotiations with the Deputy Prime Minister-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Murat Nurtleu, who was in Bishkek on an official visit on January 29th, 24.kz reported. Minister Kulubaev emphasized that Kazakhstan is an

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