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New British ambassador to Kazakhstan presents credentials

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov on August 27 received the copies of credentials from the newly appointed Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Republic of Kazakhstan Sally Axworthy. Welcoming the British diplomat, Deputy Minister Issetov expressed his confidence that her mission will contribute to

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Business & Economy KZ

Kazakhstan and China’s Xinjiang set to diversify trade

Kazakhstan and China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region have agreed to prepare a roadmap for the development of trade and economic cooperation with a focus on diversifying bilateral trade and increasing non-resource exports from Kazakhstan. The agreement was reached during the recent negotiations in Urumqi between Kazakh Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev and the

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International Affairs KZ TJK

President of Tajikistan meets with Kazakh foreign minister

At the invitation of the Tajik side, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu paid a working visit to Dushanbe on August 28. As part of the visit, Minister Nurtleu was received by the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon. During the meeting, the President of Tajikistan noted with satisfaction the

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Geo Politics KZ

Prominent lawyer proposes new Constitution for New Kazakhstan

Zhumageldy Elyubaev, a prominent lawyer in Kazakhstan, professor of the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, member of the Kazakhstan Bar Association, and president of the Kazakhstan Association of Oil and Gas Industry Lawyers, has written a draft of a new Constitution for Kazakhstan, Orda.kz reported. On his Facebook page, Elyubaev said that writing a new, third

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Business & Economy KZ

Kazakhstan to support Jordan in developing its uranium resources

As part of the official visit of King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of Jordan to Kazakhstan on August 27, Kazakhstan’s National Atomic Company Kazatomprom JSC and Jordan Uranium Mining Company (JUMCO) signed Heads of Agreement relating to the development of Central Jordan Uranium Project. According to Kazatomprom, the purpose of the Agreement is to

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Geo Politics KZ

President of Kazakhstan and King of Jordan attend Kazakhstan–Jordan Business Forum

The Kazakhstan–Jordan Business Forum was held in the capital of Kazakhstan on August 27 with the participation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan. The event, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan together with Kazakh Invest national company and Jordanian partners, served as a platform to discuss prospects for

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Business & Economy KZ

Kazakhstan and Jordan cooperate in pharmaceuticals, veterinary medicine and agrochemicals

Ahead of the official visit of King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan to Kazakhstan, around 50 of the largest Jordanian companies arrived in the country. To expand bilateral cooperation and strengthen business ties, Kazakh Invest national company organized a series of expert sessions with representatives of the pharmaceutical, veterinary, and agrochemical industries. During the session with

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Business & Economy KZ

Kazakhstan and Pakistan explore prospects for cooperation

Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of Kazakh Invest national company Madiyar Sultanbek held a meeting with a delegation from the private business and academic community of Peshawar Province (Pakistan), which arrived in Kazakhstan to discuss prospects for trade, economic, and investment cooperation. According to Kazakh Invest, the delegation included representatives of leading educational, consulting, and

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Freight volumes along Trans-Caspian route grow in first half of 2025

In the first half of 2025, cargo transportation along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) reached 2.3 million tons, 7% more than in the same period in 2024, according to the Kazakh Ministry of Transport. The TITR, also known as the Middle Corridor, links China and Europe via Kazakhstan and the Caspian Sea. Over the

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Geo Politics KZ

Kazakhstan and Japan intend to strengthen strategic partnership

On August 25, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu held a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Takeshi Iwaya, who arrived in Astana on his first official visit. The parties reaffirmed the high level of the expanded strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and Japan. Minister Nurtleu emphasized the

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Geo Politics KG KZ

Kazakhstan president visits Kyrgyzstan to cement ties

On August 22 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov and Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev chaired the 7th meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. At the start of the meeting, Tokayev noted that Kazakhs and Kyrgyz are fraternal peoples linked by a common history and destiny. “Today, relations between the two peoples

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Business & Economy KZ

Cancer incidence on the rise in Kazakhstan cities

The incidence of cancer has increased in Kazakhstan. The trend has been observed in cities; in rural areas, the number of cancer cases is decreasing, Energyprom.kz reported. According to the Ministry of Health of Kazakhstan, last year, the incidence of cancer per 100 thousand people in cities was 239.2, compared to 230 a year earlier.

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Business & Economy KZ

Hungarian company considers honey production in Kazakhstan

Aranynektár Kft, the largest honey producer and exporter in Hungary, is considering the establishment of a joint honey production facility in Kazakhstan, according to Kazakh Invest national investment promotion company.   A delegation of the Hungarian company, headed by its founder and CEO Ferenc Fulmer, visited Kazakhstan. Ulbosyn Sarybayeva, the foreign representative of Kazakh Invest in Hungary,

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Business & Economy KZ

Production of Samsung TVs and washing machines launched in Kazakhstan

The Silk Road Electronics plant in Saran in Kazakhstan’s Karaganda region has begun production of TVs and washing machines under South Korea’s Samsung brand. The project is a result of joint efforts of the state, foreign investor, and private business. The new production will create new jobs, stimulate the development of related industries, attract investment,

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International Affairs KZ UZB

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan strengthen cooperation in peaceful use of nuclear energy

On August 18 in Tashkent, a delegation of Kazakhstan headed by Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Zhomart Aliyev met with the leadership of Uzbek state agencies, including the Uzatom Agency and the Directorate for the Construction of Nuclear Power Plants. According to the Kazakh Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, the purpose of

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Geo Politics KZ UZB

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan reaffirm strategic partnership

On August 18 in Astana, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received Tanzila Narbayeva, the Chairperson of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis (parliament) of Uzbekistan. They discussed current issues of the Kazakh-Uzbek strategic partnership and alliance in the context of the development of inter-parliamentary relations. The Kazakh president noted that Narbayeva’s visit to Astana is a

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International Affairs KZ World

Kazakhstan to hold VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions

On 17-18 September 2025, the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana, will host the VIII Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions under the Chairmanship of the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The VIII Congress is expected to bring together over 100 delegations from approximately 60 countries. Among the participants will be spiritual leaders of

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Business & Economy KZ

Kazakhstan: Motor fuel prices rising despite growing production volumes

In the first half of 2025, the production of gasoline and diesel fuel in Kazakhstan reached record high levels: 3.1 million and 3 million liters, respectively. Compared to the same period last year, gasoline production increased by 16.3% and diesel production by 16.9%, Energyprom.kz reported. In February this year, gasoline prices in Kazakhstan were released

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Business & Economy KZ

China’s Sinotruk to manufacture heavy trucks in Kazakhstan

China National Heavy Duty Truck Group (Sinotruk), a Chinese state-owned truck manufacturer, and Kazakhstan’s Saran Machinery have established a joint venture for the production of commercial and specialized vehicles in Kazakhstan. The founding agreement was signed on August 12 in attendance of Kazakhstan’s First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar. The new plant will be located

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Business & Economy KZ

Kazakhstanis migrate from regions to big cities for a better life

The southern and western regions of Kazakhstan are “champions” in terms of birth rate. But instead of staying to live in their home regions, many young people from these agricultural and industrial regions move to big cities such as Almaty and Astana, exacerbating the already high competition for jobs there, Orda.kz reports. In his Tengenomika

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