A ceremony was held in Astana on September 24 to launch the construction of an integrated agro-industrial complex for deep processing of grain and legumes. The event was attended by Minister of Agriculture Aydarbek Saparov, Mayor of Astana Zhenis Kassymbek, and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Alibek Kuantyrov. The project is being implemented by Kazak
A meeting was held in New York (USA) on September 22 between Askhat Khassenov, Chairman of the Management Board of Kazakhstan’s national oil and gas company KazMunayGas (KMG), and the leadership of U.S.-based technology company LanzaJet — CEO Jimmy Samartzis and Vice President of Commercial Operations Stefan Tiyon. The parties reviewed the results of the
Kazakhstan has for the first time exported 50 tons of wheat flour to the U.S. According to Kazakhstan’s QazTrade Center for Trade Policy Development, Kazakh flour is already available on Amazon and Walmart under the Eurasian Legacy brand. On Amazon, the product is priced at $14.50 per 1.36 kg package and is positioned as
In 2024, the United States of America welcomed 72.39 million tourists, ranking third in the world for attendance. This data is cited in the article “Top 10 Most Visited Countries in the World in 2024” on the Welcome Times website. However, there is no precise information available about the number of tourists from Central Asian
Kazakhstan will soon have access to high-speed internet in areas currently lacking service, thanks to a new agreement announced on September 22 between Amazon’s Project Kuiper and Kazakhtelecom, Kazakhstan’s telecommunications operator. The partnership will bring high-speed satellite internet to communities throughout Kazakhstan, marking a significant step in bridging the digital divide in Central Asia’s largest
Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ), the country’s national railway company, and the American company Wabtec have signed an agreement for the supply of the new TE33AT series of locomotives, manufactured in Kazakhstan at the Lokomotiv Kurastyru Zauyty plant in Astana. Service agreements covering the maintenance of new and existing locomotives were also signed as part of
Turkestan on September 19 hosted the final meeting of the Coordinating Working Group for phase two of the European Union and United Nations Joint Program to support the states of Central Asia in reintegrating citizens who have returned from conflict zones. The meeting brought together representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, the
On September 19, a monument was unveiled at the Baigetobe Mound in the village of Shilikty in the Zaysan District of the East Kazakhstan Region, marking the grave of a Great Saka Warrior, whose remains have been reburied, Adyrna.kz reported. This event was a significant milestone, reflecting the country’s deep-rooted history and its contribution to
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan has announced the winners of the 10th anniversary contest “Kazakhstan Through the Eyes of Foreign Media,” which is traditionally held for international journalists. The jury has selected the following winners: Digitalization – Mohammed Ali Pasha (Pakistan) – “Role of Astana Hub and Digital Transformation of Kazakhstan”; Economy – Derya
On September 17, Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Gabidulla Ospankulov held a meeting with Chairman of the Board of the Chinese company Cheng Tian Run Kang Medical Limited, Li Shu-he. The investor expressed an intention to implement a project in Kazakhstan on the cultivation and processing of
On September 17, in Astana, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev spoke at the opening of the VIII Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, a unique platform for open discussion of key challenges of our time. Tokayev noted that the territory of Kazakhstan has historically been a crossroads of cultures and a place of
On September 16, a ceremony was held to sign the investment agreement and lay the foundation stone for Carlsberg Kazakhstan’s new non-alcoholic beverages plant. The event was attended by Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Gabidulla Ospankulov, and senior management of Carlsberg Group and PepsiCo. Ospankulov noted that
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a sovereign-guaranteed loan of $400 million equivalent to KazAvtoZhol National Company JSC for the construction of a new road in southern Kazakhstan. The project aims to enhance regional connectivity, enhance transport efficiency, facilitate cross-border trade flows, and improve road safety. “The Saryagash Bypass Road will strengthen Kazakhstan’s trade
Kazakhstan has taken first place in the team standings of the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, winning 7 gold (including three in women’s boxing), 1 silver and 2 bronze medals. The Uzbekistan team is second with 6 gold (all among men), 2 silver and 3 bronze medals, RFE/RL’s Azattyq Asia reported. Brothers from Kazakhstan —
Deputy Chairman of the Board of Kazakh Invest national company, Madiyar Sultanbek held a meeting with the delegation of the Dutch trade mission on critical raw materials in Astana. The mission includes leading Dutch companies and research organizations specializing in mining technologies, metallurgy, resource processing, secondary use of raw materials, and implementation of circular solutions, including
Kazakhstan’s Turkistan region has become the starting point for the filming of an international music show “Voice Beyond Horizon,” with world-renowned singer Dimash Qudaibergen serving as executive producer. The project brings together performers from China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Italy, Malaysia, and Serbia. Participants arrived in the city of Turkistan by train and will visit several of
In the recent time, there is an increasing number of materials dedicated to Uzbekistan in Kazakhstan’s information space and social media. Such publications focus on political and economic reforms, social initiatives and achievements in Uzbekistan, forming a stable perception of this country as a dynamically developing state and an important player in regional processes. The
Construction of a new power unit has begun at the Combined Heat and Power Plant (CHPP)-3 in Karaganda, Kazakhstan. The project will create additional electricity and heat supply resources for the region. The project is being implemented in strategic partnership with the Eurasian Development Bank. The capsule-laying ceremony on September 10 was attended by the
A new university in Kazakhstan, inVision U, has launched the Foundation Year program and welcomed its first students from all over the country, according to the Kazakh Ministry of Science and Higher Education. inVision U is founded and sponsored by Arsen Tomsky, the founder and CEO of inDrive, a global transport and urban services platform. Through the
The volume of trade between Central Asian countries and the Gulf states (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates) reached $3.3 billion in 2024, an increase of 4.2 times since 2020, according to the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). Imports to Central Asian countries from the Gulf states accounted for 80% of
