• Astana Calling weekly

    A new issue of the Foreign Ministry’s Astana Calling weekly online news bulletin: Astana Calling No.482  

    14.11.2016

  • Kazakhstan Committed to Opening Economy and Modernizing Society

    Thediplomat.com, 04.07.2016   “The interests of our overseas partners are taken fully into account when new policy is being shaped.” By Karim Massimov From our earliest days as an independent country, Kazakhstan has consistently pursued a dual tra …

    05.07.2016

  • President Nursultan Nazarbayev’s statement on the election of Kazakhstan as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2017-2018

    Dear citizens!   A historic event has taken place in this year of the 25th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s independence. Kazakhstan has been elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2017-2018. This Council is empowered by the U …

    04.07.2016

  • In Historic Win, Kazakhstan Elected to UN Security Council for 2017-2018

    By Galiaskar Seitzhan in Eurasia & World on 28 June 2016 NEW YORK – After a gruelling six-year campaign which took Kazakh leaders and diplomats and introduced Kazakhstan to far flung corners of the world, from Europe to the Pacific Islands, from Af …

    28.06.2016

  • High time for Central Asia and Kazakhstan to have a voice in UN Security Council

    The Hill, 22.06.2016 By Erlan Idrissov No organisation has a greater global responsibility than the United Nations Security Council. The Council has the solemn task of maintaining international peace with the power to intervene if threats put it or the …

    24.06.2016

  • Astana Calling – June 24, 2016

    Weekly online publication of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan

    24.06.2016

  • Meeting with public figures and politicians of the United States

    Addressing the participants, Nursultan Nazarbayev thanked the endowment for organising the dialogue platform, noting the institution has made a significant contribution in the development of international relations for more than a century. The Presiden …

    04.04.2016

  • Nazarbayev: Constructing World without Nuclear Weapons Would be Act of Supreme Wisdom

      By Aiman Turebekova – www.Astanatimes.com, 02.04.2016, “Construction of a world without nuclear weapons must be the main goal of humanity in the twenty-first century,” said Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev at the Carnegie Endowment for Inte …

    04.04.2016

  • Joint Statement by Japan and Kazakhstan on achieving the early entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)

    On the occasion of the Nuclear Security Summit (NSS) in Washington D.C Japan and Kazakhstan reaffirm our commitment to realizing a world free of nuclear weapons and consider it a main goal of humanity in the 21st century. As this year marks the 20th an …

    04.04.2016

  • Joint Statement by the Leaders of Canada, China, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Norway, Philippines, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, UAE, UK and USA on the Low Enriched Uranium Bank in Kazakhstan

    A joint announcement was made today during Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev’s visit to Washington to attend the Nuclear Security Summit. Leaders of foreign countries and the President of Kazakhstan noted the significant progress that has been …

    04.04.2016

  • Meet the Central Asian Nation Trying to Benefit From the Iran Nuclear Deal

    By Reid Standish – Foreignpolicy.com,  01.04.2016, Landlocked in Central Asia and born out of the ashes of the Soviet Union in 1991, Kazakhstan has spent the last 25 years trying to build up an image as a player on the global stage. Unfortunately for t …

    04.04.2016

  • Joint Announcement of Kazakhstan, U.S. on Cooperation in Non-Proliferation and Nuclear Security

      A joint Kazakh-American announcement was made today during Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev’s visit to Washington to attend the Nuclear Security Summit. The document highlights a set of concrete measures undertaken by two states for enh …

    04.04.2016

  • Universiade 2017

     Event organizer: State Fund “Organising Committee for the International Sports Events in Almaty” Date and time: January 29 – February 8, 2017 Location: Almaty Client’s groups: Athletes and referees; FISU and FISU family; Future FISU event organizers; …

    31.03.2016

  • Romanian counties are set to expand cooperation with Kazakhstan’s regions

    The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Romania Daulet Batrashev paid a working visit to the largest industrial and agricultural Timiș County, in the south-west of the country, on February 19-20, 2016. A Conference on investment opportunities, benefits of doin …

    23.02.2016

  • Astana Calling

    Astana Calling No.373 Astana Calling No.375 

    30.09.2014

  • Social Modernization of Single-Industry Towns

    Over KZT 448 million has been allocated in 2012 to address the key problems of single-industry towns in Kazakhstan, many of which have suffered severe economic decline as the industry they were built to serve has dwindled away. The funds are the first wave of a total KZT 120 billion (USD 750 million) which will ultimately be provided for regeneration of these towns under the Development Program 2012 – 2020 approved by Government last May.

    16.11.2012

  • Kazakhstan Completes OIC Chairmanship

    On November 15, Kazakhstan’s Chairmanship of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the 57-country Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) drew to a close. Foreign Minister Erlan Idrissov handed over the reins to his counterpart in Djibouti at the meeting of the Council in the East African nation on November 15 – 16.

    16.11.2012

  • Central Asia Plus Japan Dialogue Continues

    On November 9-10 Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister, Erlan Idrissov, was in Japan to attend the fourth meeting of Foreign Ministers of the six countries participating in the “Central Asia plus Japan Dialogue”. At the meeting chaired by Japan’s Foreign Minister, Koichiro Gemba, the focus was on three themes: how to advance economic integration, strengthen stability and ensure security in Central Asia.

    16.11.2012

  • Kazakhstan elected to the UN Human Rights Council

    On November 13, 183 UN Member States voted for Kazakhstan to join the UN Human Rights Council. Kazakhstan will take its seat on the Council for three years from January 1 2013, and has pledged to use its membership to strengthen human rights both at home and abroad.

    16.11.2012

  • Prime Minister Akhmetov Visits Moscow

    On November 12, a delegation led by Prime Minister Serik Akhmetov paid a working visit to Moscow, where they met with the Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, and visited the Skolkovo Innovation Center.

    16.11.2012

  • OSCE Human Dimension Meeting in Vienna

    On November 8-9 in Vienna, the OSCE held a Supplementary OSCE Human Dimension Meeting (HDM) on Freedom of Assembly and Association. The meeting was organized by the Irish Chairmanship and the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights.

    09.11.2012

  • Prime Minister of Belarus visits Kazakhstan

    On November 9-10 the Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus, Mikhail Myasnovich, paid his first official visit to Kazakhstan. He met with Prime Minister Serik Akhmetov to discuss bilateral cooperation and trade development and the meeting concluded with a commitment by the two sides amend existing cooperation agreements between them in the areas of tax compliance and the forestry sector.

    09.11.2012

  • Minister Addresses Parliamentary Agrarian Committee

    In a meeting with the Agrarian Committee of the Majilis (Parliament) on November 1 in Astana, Agriculture Minister Asylzhan Mamytbekov outlined planned subsidies for farming investment, private sector investment targets and draft laws on genetically modified farm products and the upgrading of Kazakhstan’s pasture lands.

    09.11.2012

  • EXPO-2017 Astana

    Kazakhstan’s vigorous campaign to promote its bid to host EXPO-2017 is in its final phase ahead of the vote by the 156 member states of the International Bureau of Expositions (BIE) in Paris on November 22. The vote will determine which of the two candidate cities – Astana or Belgium’s Liege – will host EXPO-2017.

    09.11.2012

  • Prince Albert II of Monaco Visits Kazakhstan

    During an official visit to Kazakhstan on November 2, Prince Albert II of Monaco attended the opening of an exhibition dedicated to the memory of his mother, Princess Grace of Monaco. He was welcomed by President Nazarbayev, with whom he also met separately to discuss bilateral relations between Monaco and Kazakhstan as well as cooperation on the regional and international levels.

    09.11.2012

  • Registration of Religious Organizations Completed

    October 25 marked the deadline for the completion of the registration of religous organizations under The Law on Religious Activities and Religious Associations that came into effect on October 25, 2011.

    02.11.2012

  • OSCE Freedom of the Media

    Dunja Mijatovic, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, was in Kazakhstan on an official visit from October 29 – November 1. Ms Mijatovic met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Erlan Idrissov, to discuss a wide range of media-related issues, as well as the promotion of freedom of speech, the role of NGOs and other civil society organizations, and security issues within the OSCE.

    02.11.2012

  • EU-Kazakhstan Parliamentary Cooperation Committee

    Chairman visits Kazakhstan On October 29 a delegation of members of the European Parliament (MEPs) arrived in Astana for the 11th meeting of the EU-Kazakhstan Parliamentary Cooperation Committee (PCC). The EU delegation was led by Italian MEP Paolo Bartolozzi, Chairman of the EU-Kazakhstan PCC, while the Kazakh delegation of parliamentarians was headed by Mr Sergey Diachenko, Deputy Chairman of the Majilis.

    02.11.2012

  • UNFPA Executive Director Visits Kazakhstan

    On October 29 Dr Babatunde Osotimehin, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), visited Kazakhstan to develop cooperation between UNFPA and Kazakhstan in the area of healthcare and population.

    02.11.2012

  • Deputy Prime Minister in France

    Developing business ties and promoting EXPO-17 On October 25, Deputy Prime Minister Kairat Kelimbetov, paid an official visit to France and held bilateral talks with French representatives. He also addressed a French-Kazakh business forum and promoted Astana’s bid to host EXPO-2017 with delegates to the International Exhibitions Bureau (BIE), which will select the host country in December.

    02.11.2012

  • New Prime Minister Sets Out Priorities

    Assigns responsibilities to Cabinet members Kazakhstan’s new Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Serik Akhmetov, chaired the first government meeting since his appointment on September 27. He said that the new Cabinet would maintain continuity and build on t …

    28.10.2012

  • Comments in response to questions on the alleged lack of justice, impartiality and political motivation of the judgement in Aktau on 8 October 2012.

    The sentence handed to Mr Kozlov is the result of an impartial and objective investigation. From the beginning of the trial, the court respected all the defendant’s rights guaranteed by the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, specifically: the …

    28.10.2012

  • Kazenergy Debates Future of Energy Sector

    Focus on diversified energy sources and transportation routes On October 2 and 3, Astana hosted the VIIth Kazenergy Eurasian Forum, which took as its theme: “A World in Transition – Shaping a Sustainable Energy Future.” The Kazenergy Association was es …

    28.10.2012

  • CSTO Peacekeepers Gather in Kazakhstan

    First joint training exercise On October 8 Kazakhstan, hosted a ceremony at the Iliysky training center to mark the beginning of “Undefeatable Brotherhood 2012”, a two-week peacekeeping exercise for troops from member states of the Collective Security …

    28.10.2012

  • Kazakhstan Embraces the Information Age

    Digital Kazakhstan 2020 – Program Details Announced Kazakhstan’s transition to an information society will be achieved by implementing a far-reaching program devised by the Ministry of Transport and Communications, details of which were announced at pu …

    28.10.2012

  • Scientist from Kazakhtan Begen Yessimov was awarded with the “ISESCO Prize in Science and Technology 2012”

    Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) has announced its decision to award Kazakhstani scientist, professor of South-Kazakhstan State University named after M.O.Auezov Dr. Begen Yessimov with the “ISESCO Prize in Science and …

    28.10.2012

  • 2012 Football Premier League Final

    The Shakhter Karagandy team is celebrating this week’s victory over Kaisar Kyzylorda in the final of the Kazakhstan Football Premier League Championships.

    26.10.2012

  • Dominican Republic Supports EXPO-2017 Bid

    A delegation from Kazakhstan visited the Dominican Republic on October 19 as part of the program to advance Astana’s bid to host EXPO-2017.

    26.10.2012

  • World Bank “Doing Business 2013” Report

    Kazakhstan has moved up seven places to 49th position out of 185 economies reviewed in the World Bank annual survey: “Doing Business 2013: Smarter Regulations for Small and Medium-Size Enterprises”.

    26.10.2012

  • Germany and Kazakhstan Strengthen Ties

    On October 25 Prime Minister Serik Akhmetov visited Berlin for the 60th anniversary celebrations of the Committee on Eastern European Economic Relations.

    26.10.2012

  • Kazakhstan and Czech Republic Sign Commercial Agreements

    On October 23-24 President Nazarbayev made his first official visit to the Czech Republic since diplomatic relations were established in 1992.

    26.10.2012

  • President Nazarbayev Visits Austria

    On October 22-23, President Nazarbayev paid his fourth official visit to Austria since diplomatic relations were established between Austria and Kazakhstan in 1993.

    26.10.2012

  • Kazakhstani Cinema Goes Global

    International recognition of Kazakhstani cinema continues to grow, with two movies set for international distribution after success at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival and its business counterpart, the Cannes Film Market.

    19.10.2012

  • Kazakhstan On Track For WTO Accession

    Kazakhstan remains on track to progress early in 2013 from observer to member status in the World Trade Organization, a process begun 16 years ago with its 1996 application for accession to full membership.

    19.10.2012

  • Economic Cooperation Organization Summit

    The 12th summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) was held in Baku on October 16, culminating in the adoption of the Baku Declaration outlining the vision and direction of the organization to 2015.

    19.10.2012

  • 10Th Eurasian Media Forum

    Over 450 journalists from 40 countries gathered in Astana on October 11 for the opening of the 10th Eurasian Media Forum. The Forum was established in 2011 to promote cooperation between East and West and this annual meeting provided an opportunity for leading journalists, politicians, opinion leaders and media experts to debate world events and analyze their coverage by global media.

    12.10.2012

  • President Nazarbayev visits Turkey

    On October 11 President Nazarbayev was welcomed to Ankara by Turkey’s President Abdullah Gul. The meeting was the start of a two-day visit focused on the strengthening of economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and Turkey.

    12.10.2012

  • President Nazarbayev Visits Russia

    The Treaty on Friendship between Kazakhstan and Russia will be updated and expanded before the end of 2013, following agreement between Presidents Nazarbayev and Putin in Moscow on October 9.

    12.10.2012