Protests by unemployed residents of Mangystau have spotlighted systemic problems in a province that accounts for around a quarter of Kazakhstan’s oil production. RFE/RL spent several days in the village of Zhetybai to understand the demands of an increasingly restive population.
Kazakhstan, Pakistan seek to promote ties
Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan Yerzhan Kistafin has said a comprehensive strategy, under which parliamentary delegations, trade, tourism and defence affairs will be promoted, has been prepared to promote relations between the two countries.
Exclusive: Kazakhstan has ramped up oil exports bypassing Russia
Kazakhstan ramped up oil exports bypassing Russia in the first quarter of 2023 as it seeks to reduce its dependency on its vast neighbour, data from industry sources and Refinitiv showed.
News Digest: Foreign Media on Astana Int’l Forum, Kazakhstan’s Financial Role, Cooperation With Europe to Tackle Climate Change, and More
The Astana Times has picked a selection of articles on Kazakhstan published in international media across the world. This week’s foreign media digest includes articles on the upcoming Astana …
QazInnovations: Kazakhstan seeks to bring volume of innovative products to $5.5 billion by 2025
ASTANA., KAZINFORM – Kazakhstan is rapidly emerging as a hub for innovation in the region of Central Asia, with numerous startups and research initiatives driving technological advancements in diverse …
China’s Role In Uzbekistan’s Green Energy Boom
Against the backdrop of the Russo-Ukrainian war and fluctuating relations between Kazakhstan and Russia, Uzbekistan is gaining strategic importance for China as a potential stable emerging market in …
Kazakhstan’s economy grows 4.9% in 2023, but President Tokayev says it is not enough
ASTANA, KAZINFORM – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev chaired the meeting today in Astana that gathered senior officials, deputies of the Parliament and maslikhats, focusing on Kazakhstan’s …
Kazakhstan’s economy grows 4.9% in 2023, but President Tokayev says it is not enough
ASTANA, KAZINFORM – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev chaired the meeting today in Astana that gathered senior officials, deputies of the Parliament and maslikhats, focusing on Kazakhstan’s …
Prime Minister Of Czech Republic To Visit Uzbekistan
The Czech delegation headed by Petr Fiala will visit Vietnam, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Uzbekistan and the Philippines. Czech Prim …
Kazakhstan to Open its Trading House in Afghanistan
Kazakhstan will open a trading house in Afghanistan to enhance trade ties between the two countries. Kazakhstan will establish a trade office in Afghanistan to improve trade ties between the two …