On August 11, 2020, the Foreign Ministers’ Special Video Conference of the “Central Asia plus Japan” Dialogue was held, attended by H.E. Mr. MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan (Chairperson); H.E. Mr. Mukhtar Tileuberdi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan; H.E. Mr. Chingiz Aidarbekov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the […]
Kazakhstan urgently sends medical mission to Lebanon
After the massive blast that smashed the Beirut Port of Lebanon, Kazakhstan has acted swiftly and sent a military medical team to the country in shock and grief. This was reported on 8 August 2020 by KazInform and other media outlets quoting the press service of the ministry of defence of Kazakhstan. The blast that […]
Role of Abu Nasr al-Farabi in modern civilization
This year, in Kazakhstan and around the world, the 1150th anniversary of the great philosopher of the East Abu Nasr al-Farabi is celebrated. This event is included in the UNESCO Anniversary Calendar and is widely celebrated at international cultural platforms with the support of ISESCO, OIC, TURKSOY and other authoritative organizations. Celebration of the jubilee […]
Joint statement of ministers of foreign affairs – Central Asia-China conference in video format
On July 16, 2020 Member of the State Council, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Wang Yi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan M.B. Tleuberdi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Ch.A. Aidarbekov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan S. Mukhriddin, Vice- Prime […]
First China + Central Asia FM meeting led to multi-point consensus
Elvira Kadyrova The first foreign ministers’ meeting China+ Central Asia has confirmed strong consensus of attending countries on a number of partnership areas and agreed to turn the six-sided talks into regular platform. “The participants had an in-depth exchange of views on four topics: strengthening cooperation against COVID-19, promoting economic recovery, maintaining regional security and […]
Kazakhstan way – The role of personality in history
In the twentieth century, the world witnessed the heyday of a series of modernization cases in various parts of the world. The first wave of “Asian tigers” in the 1970s, the successes of China, the countries of Eastern and Central Europe in the 2000s, current projects in Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico and other countries are well […]
ADB’s financial support to alleviate the Covid-19 economic shock for small businesses and most vulnerable segments in two Central Asian countries
Elvira Kadyrova Women manage or own 42% and 40% of SMEs in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, correspondingly. The Asian Development Bank has approved a $ 1 billion assistance package for Kazakhstan and US $ 500 million loan for Uzbekistan. The funds are intended to mitigate the social and economic impact and COVID-19 caused burden on the […]
ADB expects deceleration in Central Asian economies amid continued Covid-19 crisis
Elvira Kadyrova ADB has published the supplement to its annual flagman economic report titled “Asian Development Outlook 2020 Supplement: Lockdown, Loosening, and Asia’s Growth Prospects”. The last Asian Development Outlook 2020 was released early April. So far, the number of COVID-19 cases worldwide has grown from less than 1 million to over 7 million. The […]
Kazakhstan – Economic damage control and preparedness for recovery after Covid-19
Tariq Saeedi President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan has completed one year in office. It is an important milestone. Nearly half of this period was spent in the shadow of Covid-19. By now, the experts and analysts are unanimous in their opinion that the world will never be the same again. The social, cultural, trade-economic, and […]
Over the year, Kazakhstan demonstrated its own model of evolutionary succession of power
2019 was a period of a new historical stage for Kazakhstan. For the first time in domestic political practice, a transition of power was carried out – a key and responsible issue on the national agenda. The final moment was the presidential election, following which Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev won the mandate of public trust. Thus, he […]
Kazakhstan launches new railway service between Turkmenistan and China
Elvira Kadyrova Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) has launched container rail shipments between China and Turkmenistan. The first train, consisting of 44 forty-foot containers loaded with general cargo, has left from Jinannan rail station (Shandong province). The train will travel via the Kazakh border crossings of Khorgos, Altynkol and Bolashak (border with Turkmenistan) and will head to […]
Traffic on the Kazakhstan-Iran-Turkmenistan railway slightly declined, but still unaffected by coronavirus restrictions
Elvira Kadyrova In a view of coronavirus pandemic and forced restrictions taken in the transport sector by countries, cargo traffic along one of the most important transport routes in Central Asia namely the Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran railway has slightly decreased. Thus, the performance data for Q1 2020 says near 273 thousand tons of various cargoes were transported […]
Kazakhstan extends emergency and routes for economic recovery
Elvira Kadyrova The Covid-19 outbreak emergency in Kazakhstan has been extended until 11 May, according to the statement by the country’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Kazakhstan lives in the state of emergency since 16 March. “Strict quarantine measures have been introduced in the country, public transport has been suspended, most organizations and institutions have switched to […]
Presidents of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan vow joint efforts to deal with Covid-19
Elvira Kadyrova President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan had separate telephone talks with President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan and President of Kazakhstan Kasym Zhomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan on 18 March, Wednesday. Along with regional policy issues and mutual congratulations on the upcoming Novruz holiday, the spread of coronavirus took an important place in the conversations. The […]
Covid 19: Kazakhstan announced national emergency
Elvira Kadyrova Kazakhstan has imposed a state of national emergency from 16 March to 15 April 2020. The relevant decree was published on the official website of the President of Kazakhstan. The one-month emergency was imposed in connection with the WHO recognition of new Covid-19 coronavirus as a pandemic and is aimed at protecting the […]
Anti-Corruption Drive of Kazakhstan
In Kazakhstan, the fight against corruption is recognized as the most important strategic priority of state policy aimed at increasing the welfare of the people. Kazakhstan realized that the effective eradication of corruption is impossible without the combined efforts of the world community, government agencies, business, the non-governmental sector and just active citizens. In this […]
Abay and Kazakhstan in XXI Century
President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Zhomart TOKAYEV This year marks the 175th anniversary of the birth of Abay Kunanbayuly [Abai (Ibrahim) Qunanbaiuly]. To commemorate the anniversary of the great son of our people, a specially created commission began preparatory work. It is planned to organize large-scale events both at the national and international levels, […]
АБАЙ И КАЗАХСТАН В XXI ВЕКЕ
Президент Республики Казахстан, Касым-Жомарт ТОКАЕВ В этом году исполняется 175 лет со дня рождения Абая Кунанбаева. Чтобы достойно отметить годовщину великого сына нашего народа, специально созданная комиссия начала подготовительную работу. Планируется организовать масштабные мероприятия как на национальном, так и на международном уровне, которые должны быть не просто праздничными торжествами, а вести к расширению национального сознания, […]
ABAÝ WE GAZAGYSTAN XXI ASYRDA
Gazagystan Respublikasynyň Prezidenti, Kasym-Žomart TOKAÝEW Şu ýyl Abaý Kunanbaýewiň doglan gününiň 175 ýyllygy bellener. Biziň halkymyzyň beýik oglunyň doglan gününe bagyşlanan dabaralary ýokary derejede geçirmek üçin ýörite döredilen topar taýýarlyk işlerine başlady. Giň gerimli dabaralaryň milli hem-de halkara derejede guralmagy meýilleşdirilýär. Bular diňe bir baýramçylyk dabaralary bolmak bilen çäklenmän, milli düşünjäniň giňelmegine, özüňi tanamaklyga we […]
Embassy of Kazakhstan in Ashgabat hosts briefing for media
The embassy of Kazakhstan in Ashgabat hosted on Thursday (20 February 2020) a briefing for the local and foreign media. Here is the translation of the text of the speech of Ambassador Yerkebulan Sapiev: Dear representatives of the media! Ladies and Gentlemen! First of all, let me express my gratitude to all of you for […]
India-Central Asia Business Council inaugurated – Indian FM called on businesses to play greater role in economic rapprochement with Central Asia
Elvira Kadyrova The inauguration meeting of the India-Central Asia Business Council took place in New Delhi on 6 February, Thursday. The event has been dated to the India-Central Asia Business Forum and organized by the Indian Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry jointly with the foreign ministry. The forum was attended President of […]
National Day of Kazakhstan celebrated in Ashgabat
The embassy of Kazakhstan in Ashgabat hosted a reception on Monday, 16 December 2019 to mark the 28th anniversary of the independence of Kazakhstan. Here is the speech of Ambassador Yerkebulan Sapiyev on the occasion: Distinguished Mr. Bayramgeldi Ovezov! Your Excellences! Ladies and Gentlemen! Before starting my speech, I would like to congratulate the distinguished […]
Embassy of Kazakhstan in Ashgabat organizes annual briefing for diplomats and media
The annual briefing by the embassy of Kazakhstan in Ashgabat for the diplomats and the media was held on 13 December 2019. Ambassador Yerkebulan Sapiyev of Kazakhstan gave a comprehensive briefing, tightly packed with facts and figures. Here is the complete text: Your Excellences! Dear representatives of media! Dear colleagues! Ladies and Gentlemen! At the […]
Summit of the heads of Central Asian states in Tashkent initiates comprehensive regional integration
Elvira Kadyrova On 29 November 2019, the second Consultative meeting of the heads of Central Asian States was held in Tashkent. The summit was attended by: President Shavkat Mirziyoyevof Uzbekistan First President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev President Sooronbay Jeenbekov of Kyrgyzstan President Emomali Rahmonof Tajikistan President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov of Turkmenistan The summit provided a good […]
Development of the tourism industry in Central Asia deserves attention of the international community
Elvira Kadyrova The crystal waters of Issyk-Kul lake in Kyrgyzstan, majestic mosques and madrasahs of Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand in Uzbekistan, healing wells in the mausoleum of Ukash-Ata in Kazakhstan’s Turkestan, scenic mountain trails in the Tajik Pamir, refreshing boat trips in Caspian Avaza resort and mysterious ruins of the Merv, Nisa, Kunya-Urgench in Turkmenistan…The […]
Saving saxaul in Kazakhstan: Turkmenistan’s experience and projects of international organizations
Elvira Kadyrova Kazakhstani information portal Informburo.kz recently published an extensive article titled “Kazakhstan tries to save saxaul forests from mass deforestation. Why is this important?” by Zhanna Khabdulkhabar. This very informative article tells about how Kazakhstan succeeds at restoring saxaul forests how it is important for the ecosystem of the country. Here is a summary […]
Hungary – a welcome addition to Turkic union
Some twenty years ago, the formulation of such a question could hardly take place, but today, a group of Turkic-speaking countries, close in their historical community and spiritual bonds, is on the path of active integration, gradually turning into one of the significant players in the socio-economic space. While the so-called “Slavic world” (a group […]
Kazakhstan hosts the Ministerial Forum “Central Asia-Republic of Korea”
Elvira Kadyrova On 16 October 2019, Nur-Sultan hosted the 12th session of the forum “Central Asia – Republic of Korea” The forum was attended by the foreign ministers of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tleuberdi, Republic of Korea – Kang Kyung-wha, Kyrgyzstan – Chingiz Aidarbekov, Tajikistan – Sirojiddin Mukhriddin and Uzbekistan – Abdulaziz Kamilov. Turkmenistan was represented by […]
Kazakhstan eyes on ramping up commodity exports to Turkmenistan and other neighboring countries
Elvira Kadyrova Kazakhstan aims to increase the volume of non-oil exports to neighboring countries by 1.5 times by 2022. The statement came from the Vice-Minister of trade and integration of the country Kairat Torebayev. In early September, the president of Kazakhstan instructed the ministry of trade and integration to ensure favorable conditions for the promotion […]
Pompeo offers new areas of cooperation with Central Asia
Elvira Kadyrova On 22 September, a regular ministerial meeting of Central Asia+USA (C5+1) was held in New York. The gathering was attended by the U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, foreign minister of Kazakhstan, Mukhtar Tleuberdi, foreign minister of Kyrgyzstan, Chingiz Aidarbekov, foreign minister of Tajikistan, Sirodjidin Mohiddin, foreign minister of Uzbekistan, Abdulaziz Kamilov and […]
Kazakhstan welcomes Tashkent’s decision to join the Turkic Council
At the end of last week, Uzbek leader ShavkatMirziyoyev signed a Decree on joining the Nakhchivan agreement on the establishment of the Cooperation Council of Turkic-speaking States (Turkic Council). The instrument of accession of Uzbekistan was sent to the Secretariat of the Council the same day. “Uzbekistan’s membership in the CCTS will strengthen the integration […]
Kazakhstan debuts in Central Asia with cutting-edge heart treatment technique
The cardiac surgery using a unique Japanese technology was held for the first time in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. According to Kazinform, Ozaki procedure was performed to a 42-year-old patient atMangistau regional hospital. He was admitted with a diagnosis of infective endocarditis with aortic valve injury. This advanced minimally invasive technology, invented by Dr Shigeyuki […]
Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan and head of UNRCCA discussed issues of preventive diplomacy in Central Asia
Kazakhstan fully supports the activities of the UN Regional center for preventive diplomacy, Kazakh foreign minister Beibut Atamkulov said on Wednesday. The statement came during the meeting with the head of the Ashgabat-based UN Regional center for preventive diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA), Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Central Asia Natalia Gherman. According […]
Kazakhstan hosted a meeting of foreign ministers of Central Asian countries + USA
Elvira Kadyrova The chief foreign policy makers of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and USA gathered in Nur-Sultan on 21 August 2019 for the next round of the high-level meeting in format “C5+1”. The meeting was attended by: Minister of foreign affairs of Kazakhstan, Beybut Atamkulov Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, minister of […]
Kazakhstan upgrades the highway to the border with Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova By the end of 2019, Kazakhstan will inaugurate a motor way leading to the border with Turkmenistan. The highway runs along the route Zhetybay–Zhanaozen–Kenderli – border with the Republic of Turkmenistan (Turkmenbashi), reports Kazavtozhol, the Kazakhstan’s national operator for road management. 73-kilometers lengthy road will be upgraded to 4-lane. So far, the earthwork […]
First Caspian Economic Forum – Part 3
At the inaugural session of the First Caspian Economic Forum at Awaza on 12 August 2019, the president of Turkmenistan, the prime ministers of Russia, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan, and the first vice president of Iran answered some questions from the moderator. We are presenting here the slightly summarized and paraphrased translation of their answer: Turkmenistan […]
Tapping the potential of CICA
CICA is an abbreviation known for a long time to world politicians and often heard on international platforms. The Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia is a structure with a 27-year history, extensive geography and, so far, it seems, not fully realized potential. In the future, the CICA has every chance of […]
Historic Presidential Elections in Kazakhstan
nCa Report The presidential elections were held in Kazakhstan on 9 June 2019 with seven candidates in the race, one of them female. The voter turnout was high. According to the election commission of Kazakhstan, 77.4% of the 12 million eligible voters cast their vote. There were more than 1000 observers from many countries and […]
Исторические президентские выборы в Казахстане
Доклад nCa Президентские выборы в Казахстане прошли 9 июня 2019 года с участием семи кандидатов, в том числе одной женщины. Явка избирателей была высокой. По данным избирательной комиссии Казахстана, 77,4% из 12 миллионов имеющих право голоса избирателей отдали свои голоса. На выборах присутствовали более 1000 наблюдателей из многих стран и организаций. Помимо 120 иностранных журналистов, […]
Daniya Espayeva – female candidate in presidential elections of Kazakhstan
The political events in Kazakhstan are going through an amazingly rich period. One after another, the volitional decisions of the first President of the country, Nursultan Nazarbayev, attract the attention of the international community, putting the Republic in the top countries most mentioned in the press and in the network of countries of the world. […]
Nursultan Nazarbayev elected as honourary head to important regional bodies
Nursultan Nazarbayev, who recently stepped down from his post as the first president of Kazakhstan has been elected as the head to two important regional bodies. This underlines the widespread recognition of his achievements as a statesman of extraordinary stature. This week, President Putin of Russia nominated him as the honourary chairman of EAEU, the […]
Нурсултан Назарбаев избран почетным главой значимых региональных структур
Нурсултан Назарбаев, который недавно ушел с поста Первого Президента Казахстана, избран главой двух важных региональных органов. Это подчеркивает широкое признание его достижений как выдающегося государственного деятеля. На этой неделе президент России Путин назначил его почетным председателем ЕАЭС -экономического союза, который предусматривает добровольную интеграцию на пространстве СНГ. Этот пост ранее не существовал и был создан специально […]
Economic integration: a driving force for sustainable development
Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana Leading thinkers from the world over gather at the Astana Economic Forum this week. Their focus is on the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and how it should shape long-term economic growth and social development strategies in Kazakhstan and central Asia. As international best practice and practical solutions are considered, […]
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan offer new opportunities to unlock the economic potential of Central Asia
Elvira Kadyrova In mid-April, during the official visit of the President of Kazakhstan to Tashkent, the authorized agencies of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan signed a Memorandum on the establishment of the International center for trade and economic cooperation “Central Asia”. The head of the Department for international cooperation of the Ministry of national economy of Kazakhstan […]
Отставка Назарбаева – продуманное, лучшее решение для Казахстана
Беспрецедентное для Центральной Азии событие случилось в Казахстане. Президент страны Нурсултан Назарбаев, занимавший пост три десятилетия, мирно и без кровопролития передал власть спикеру верхней палаты Парламента Касым-Жомарту Токаеву. Бессменный лидер Казахстана сложил полномочия и не стал дожидаться очередных выборов, чем немало удивил коллег и партнеров. Что теперь будет с Казахстаном и как отставка Назарбаева скажется […]
Resignation of Nazarbayev – well considered, best decision for Kazakhstan
An event unprecedented for Central Asia happened in Kazakhstan. President Nursultan Nazarbayev, who held the post for three decades, peacefully and without bloodshed, handed over power to the speaker of the upper house of parliament, Kasym-Zhomart Tokayev. The permanent leader of Kazakhstan resigned and did not wait for the next elections, which surprised many colleagues […]
Regional cooperation on shared water resources in Central Asia
On the eve of the upcoming summit of the leaders of the countries of Central Asia in Tashkent, it is possible to say with confidence what will be one of the main topics of the meeting. The heads of the five Asian states need to find a joint solution to the problems of using transboundary […]
Nazarbayev steps down
Tariq Saeedi Nursultan Nazarbayev, the hugely popular and very successful president of Kazakhstan since independence has decided to step down. In a televised address on 19 March 2019, he said that he has resigned from his post and will hand over the power to the chairman of the senate, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on 20 March 2019. […]
Назарбаев уходит с поста
Тарик Саиди Нурсултан Назарбаев, чрезвычайно популярный и очень успешный президент Казахстана с момента обретения независимости, решил уйти в отставку. В телевизионном обращении 19 марта 2019 года он заявил, что подал в отставку со своего поста и 20 марта 2019 года передаст полномочия председателю Сената Касыму-Жомарту Токаеву. Следующие президентские выборы были назначены на апрель 2020 года. […]
Astana International Financial Centre gains momentum
Kazakhstan, a young and ambitious state, has always been famous for the originality of its decisions aimed at attracting foreign investors into the country. The creation of the Astana International Financial Center (AIFC) was no exception, but rather confirmed the established tradition. It turned out to be a unique project for the CIS countries. With […]