Kazakhstan and the Russian Tightrope

In January 2022, Kazakhstan teetered on the brink of state collapse. Nationwide protests, ignited by a spike in liquified petroleum gas prices, quickly escalated as violent opportunists seemed to attempt a coup against President Kassym-Jomart...

Kazakhstan and Afghanistan Sign Protocol of Intention on Railway Construction

Executive Summary: Kazakhstan and Afghanistan signed a protocol of intent on April 24 to jointly develop the Turgundi–Herat–Kandahar–Spin Boldak railway, including a logistics hub in Herat and fiber optic infrastructure to support digital...

The new container terminal was opened in Kazakhstan in partnership with chinese companies

A new container terminal, ZHETYSU was opened in Almaty. The project is the result of an international partnership between JSC “Kedentrasservice,” a subsidiary of JSC “NC KTZ,” and the Chinese company Xi’an Free Trade Port Construction and...

Kazakhstan, Slovakia seek stronger energy, trade ties

ASTANA, June 11 (Xinhua) -- Kazakhstan is ready to expand cooperation with Slovakia in energy, engineering and trade, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said Wednesday following talks with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Astana, the...

Kazakhstan reports sharp drop in livestock diseases in early 2025

ASTANA, June 11 (Xinhua) -- Kazakhstan has reported a sharp decline in livestock illnesses, with cases falling by 68.1 percent in the first five months of 2025, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, the Interfax-Kazakhstan news agency reported...

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 value exceeding $650 million, reported...

Kazakhstan to host 2nd Central Asia — China summit

12:08, 11 June 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Aizada KUTUEVA 12:08, 11 June 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Aizada KUTUEVA The heads of all Central Asian countries will gather in the capital of Kazakhstan on June 17 for the 2nd...

Kazakhstan meets China: Student life and cultural connections

01:33 Assiya and Abilkaiyr, two students from Kazakhstan, are discovering deep cultural connections while pursuing degrees in data science and economics in Beijing. From the fast-paced rhythm of life that reminds them of home to shared values like...

Xi to attend 2nd China-Central Asia Summit in Kazakhstan on June 16-18

Kazakhstan ready to export oil, gas and uranium to Slovakia, says Tokayev

Baku, June 11, AZERTAC Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico held a press briefing following the talks on Wednesday in Astana, Kazinform News Agency reported citing the Akorda press service. Speaking at the...

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 artificial intelligence (AI), digital security and the...

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 Aerospace Industry and Kazakhtelecom signed an investment agreement to...

Kazakhstanazerbaijan Economic Ties Strengthen With Trade Spike In 4M2025

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 16.​ Trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan increased by 20 percent over the first four months of 2025, said Alim Bayel, Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Trend reports via the...

Kazakhstan, Slovakia Discuss New Opportunities For Bilateral Projects

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 11. President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held talks with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico during the latter's official visit to Astana, emphasizing the growing partnership between the...

Kazakhstan Records Decline In Local Divorce Stats Over Recent Years

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 11.​ Kazakhstan has seen a 16 percent decrease in the number of divorces over recent years, Chairman of the Committee on Youth and Family Affairs of the Ministry of Culture and Information of...

Kazakhstan To Grant Amnesty For Minor Crimes And Vulnerable Groups

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 11. Kazakhstan's Parliament has approved an amnesty initiative to mark the 30th anniversary of the country's Constitution, Trend reports. The legislation provides for the release of individuals...

Can China and Central Asia shape stability in a turbulent world?

27:47 The second China-Central Asia Summit is about to take place in Astana, Kazakhstan. At a time when global trade protectionism is on the rise and the geopolitical landscape is undergoing profound changes, how China and Central Asian countries...

A visit to the most powerful wind farm in Central Asia

02:30 Amidst the swirling sands of the Kyzylkum, a Central Asia Expedition team reaches a forest of spinning giants – the Bukhara Wind Power Project, Central Asia's largest operational wind farm. Through candid conversations with engineers from...

Xi leaves for 2nd China-Central Asia Summit

BEIJING, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping left Beijing on Monday for the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana at the invitation of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. ■

1st LD-Writethru: Xi leaves for 2nd China-Central Asia Summit

BEIJING, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping left Beijing on Monday for the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana at the invitation of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Xi's entourage includes Cai Qi,...