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Henry Wallace’s Journey to Central Asia and Its Connection to Kazakhstan
Central Asia has long held significance for the Western world — both in the past century and today. The region is home to ancient peoples and rich indigenous traditions. As a journalist from Kazakhstan, I became curious about the cultural ties...

President Sadyr Japarov about joint projects implemented with Kazakhstan
Following the talks with the Head of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov told about the projects implemented jointly with the government of the neighboring state. He noted that he had held meaningful and...

In focus of AgroFood Summit 2025 - global and regional trends of the agricultural market and logistics
On November 5-7, 2025, the AgroFood Summit 2025 will take place in the city of Mersin (Turkey), which will bring together key participants of the agricultural market from Europe, the Black Sea region, and Central Asia. The main focus of the...

III Kyrgyzstan-Kazakhstan Youth Forum held in Bishkek
09:04, 22 August 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Aizhan KERIMOVA 09:04, 22 August 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Aizhan KERIMOVA The III Kyrgyzstan-Kazakhstan Youth Forum was opened in Bishkek on August 21. The press service of the...

Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan sign number of documents following negotiations
Following the negotiations between Presidents Sadyr Japarov and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, a number of bilateral documents aimed at enhancing Kyrgyzstan-Kazakhstan joint cooperation were signed. The Heads of State signed the decision of the Supreme...

Ukraine’s attack on Druzhba infrastructure does not affect oil exports from Kazakhstan
ASTANA, August 22. /TASS/. The Ukrainian army’s strike on infrastructure of the Druzhba oil pipeline, which the Hungarian Foreign Ministry announced on Friday, did not affect oil exports from Kazakhstan, the republic’s Energy Ministry reported....

Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan Agree On Comprehensive Cooperation Plan For 2025-2027
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, August 22 . Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev have signed a decision of the Supreme Interstate Council approving a comprehensive cooperation plan between...

Yangling: A growing hub for SCO agricultural cooperation
The Yangling Agricultural Hi-Tech Industrial Demonstration Zone in northwest China's Shaanxi Province has become a hub for China's growing efforts to deepen agricultural cooperation, knowledge exchange, and technological partnerships with SCO...

Firearms dealer charged with illegal exports involving weapons parts bound for Kazakhstan
Joseph Nocella, Jr. U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York | Official photoJoseph Nocella, Jr. U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York | Official photo Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn have unsealed an eight-count indictment...

Tokayev and Japarov held a meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
Astana. August 22. KazTAG – Presidents Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Sadyr Japarov held a meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, reports the press service of Akorda. “The seventh meeting of the Supreme Interstate...

Government says fuel market in Kazakhstan remains stable
Astana. August 22. KazTAG – Kazakhstan’s fuel market remains stable, according to the prime minister’s press service. “The fuel market is stable: the government reviewed the issues of meeting domestic demand. First Deputy Prime Minister Roman...

Leveraging Nuclear Energy Through Small Modular Reactors
Civilian nuclear energy carries the potential to deliver on the two critical national pursuits of energy security and economic prosperity. This is premised on two sets of considerations: first, the impact an effective deployment of nuclear energy...

Every Person Holds Priceless Gems: Kazakhstan’s Bahá’í Community on Education, Unity, and Upcoming Congress
Editor’s Note: In the run-up to the eighth Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, scheduled for Sept. 17–18 in Astana, The Astana Times has launched a series exploring the diversity of spiritual life in Kazakhstan. The first...

China Launches First E-Commerce Cold Chain Train To Belgium Via Kazakhstan
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, August 22 . The first container train from Chengdu, China to Antwerp, Belgium will transit through Kazakhstan, Trend reports via Kazakhstan Railways. The specialized DPD (Dynamic Parcel Distribution)...

Kazakhstan’s Economy Needs Innovation Push to Drive Growth, Expert Says
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has to boost innovation to ensure technological transformation and long-term economic growth, according to Saltanat Igenbekova, an analyst at Halyk Finance. Photo credit: gov.kz She noted that the country’s growth...

China Port Watch: From a small harbor to a global logistics powerhouse as Lianyungang expands global connectivity under China's Belt and Road Initiative
A view of Lianyungang Port, the largest seaport in East China's Jiangsu Province on August 4, 2025 Photo: Yin Yeping/GT Editor's Note: How are Chinese ports navigating fierce global competition to bolster the resilience of China's foreign trade?...

Kazakhstan Observes Agri-Export Growth
ASTANA – Kazakhstan recorded a 38.3% increase in agri-food exports in January–June, reaching $3.2 billion and 9.64 million tons. Agriculture’s share in the country’s total exports rose to 8.2%, confirming its growing role in economic...

Kazakhstan Strengthens Rare-Earth Metal Sector Development
ASTANA — Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on the development of the rare and rare-earth metals industry as part of the President’s instructions to attract advanced technologies and investments into the sector on Aug. 21....

III Kazakhstan-Kyrgyzstan Youth Forum held in Bishkek
- Advertisement - - Advertisement - - Advertisement - ASTANA, Aug 22 (Kazinform/APP) : The III Kazakhstan-Kyrgyzstan Youth Forum was held in Bishkek ahead of the official visit of the Kazakh President, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to Kyrgyzstan,...

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan Forge New Pathways For Strategic Partnership Ahead Of President Tokayev's Bishkek Visit
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 21. President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in the Kyrgyz Republic on an official visit at the invitation of President Sadyr Zhaparov on August 21. The visit marks a significant...