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Political scientist: Expectations are very high regarding President Ilham Aliyev's visit to Kazakhstan
It is observed that the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) has evolved from merely a cultural forum into a platform where strategic interests are coordinated, with Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan playing the roles of two main pillars, Kazakh political...

Over past decades, brotherly nations Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan built relations of genuine ...
As Astana prepares for the state visit of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, Kazinform News Agency shares an exclusive interview with His Excellency. During the conversation, President Ilham Aliyev spoke about his view of...

Ilham Aliyev: Relations between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan are a model of brotherhood and trust
As Astana prepares for the official visit of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, Kazinform News Agency shares an exclusive interview with His Excellency. During the conversation, President Aliyev spoke about his view of...

President of Turkmenistan Receives Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan: Focus on Trade, Economic, and Transport Cooperation
On 17 October 2025, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Galymzhan Koishybayev, Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the Government Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan. At the beginning of the meeting, Koishybayev conveyed greetings from...

Over past decades, brotherly nations Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan built relations of genuine strategic and allied partnership - President Ilham Aliyev
Baku, October 18, AZERTAC As Astana prepares for the state visit of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, Kazinform News Agency shares an exclusive interview with His Excellency. During the conversation, President Ilham Aliyev...

Kazakhstan Presents Economic Growth Strategy in Washington
On October 15, Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin presented the country’s new proactive economic growth strategy to leading American businesses during a roundtable hosted by the U.S.-Kazakhstan Business Council (USKZBC) at the...

Kazakhstan Leads Regional Efforts to Save the Caspian Sea
Today, Central Asia and the Caspian littoral states face growing challenges that extend well beyond national borders. Climate change, water scarcity, land degradation, and the shrinking of the Caspian Sea are no longer only environmental concerns...

News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Global Role – From Digital Innovation to Cultural Diplomacy and More
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest covers the nation’s leadership in digital transformation, its role as a hub for knowledge diplomacy, deepening...
Current issues of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Kazakhstan discussed in Ashgabat
17 October 2025 182 Current issues of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Kazakhstan discussed in Ashgabat On October 17, 2025, a meeting was held in Ashgabat between the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of...

Kazakhstan, US Representatives Discuss Repeal of Jackson–Vanik Amendment
ALMATY — Kazakhstan and the United States are strengthening their economic partnership as members of the U.S. Congress reaffirmed support for repealing the decades-old Jackson–Vanik amendment in relation to Kazakhstan. The move is expected to open...

Kazakhstan, Italy Strengthen Strategic Partnership During Aqaba Process Summit in Rome
ASTANA – On the sidelines of the Aqaba Process Summit on West Africa, Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev held a series of high-level meetings aimed at deepening Kazakhstan’s strategic cooperation with Italy and Jordan. Photo credit: gov.kz...

Kazakhstan Unveils Alatau City Project to Korean Investors in Seoul
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev presented the Alatau City project to Korean investors during the Alatau Rise with Kazakhstan international roadshow on Oct. 15 in Seoul, highlighting opportunities for cooperation in...

Kazakhstan Hosts First World Inclusion Congress to Advance Global Dialogue on Inclusive Education
ASTANA – The first World Inclusion Congress (WIC 2025) opened in Almaty on Oct. 15, bringing together more than 1,200 experts, educators, and policymakers from 40 countries to discuss innovations, digital transformation, and the role of artificial...

Lummus and KMG to establish technology hub in Kazakhstan
October 17, 2025 | By Mary Bailey Lummus Technology (Houston) and KazMunayGas (KMG) announced the companies have signed a preliminary agreement to establish a digital center of excellence in Atyrau, Kazakhstan. The center will serve as a hub for...

Kazakhstan Ranked Among World’s Top 30 Most Generous Countries
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has been ranked among the world’s 30 most generous nations, according to the World Giving Report 2025 by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). The ranking measures both financial and non-material support, including donations and...

Kazakhstan’s higher education minister urges greater attention to Central Asia
With Korean universities facing enrollment struggles due to a sharp decline in the nation’s college-age population caused by low birthrates, young talent from Central Asia may offer a solution, according to Kazakhstan’s education minister. Sayasat...

Political scientist: Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan serve as key gateways in their regions
"Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan are connected by centuries-old brotherhood, spiritual and cultural affinity," Kazakh political scientist Aman Mambetaliyev said in a statement to APA. According to the expert, after regaining their independence, both...

Astana Renews Call for Nuclear Dialogue, Global Security Reform
Kazakhstan has reiterated its call for the resumption of high-level dialogue among nuclear powers and a renewed focus on multilateralism to bolster global security. The appeal was made by First Deputy Foreign Minister Yerzhan Ashikbayev during the...

Kazakhstan Proposes ‘Expert Alliance’ to Reform Global Governance
Zhandos Shaimardanov, director of the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KazISS) under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, has called for the formation of an international network of think tanks to act as an intellectual capacity...

UK Trade Envoy Highlights Enduring Partnerships with Kazakhstan
ASTANA — Strengthening trade and investment across priority sectors with Kazakhstan is among the United Kingdom’s main objectives in the region, said Lord John Alderdice, U.K. Trade Envoy to Azerbaijan and Central Asia and Member of the House of...