By Dmitry Pokidaev The Kazakh government has approved the location for its second nuclear power plant. According to an official decree, the facility will be constructed in the Zhambyl district of the Almaty region, adjacent to the site selected for the country’s first nuclear plant. The Ministry of Justice published Government Resolution No. 40, dated […]
Read MoreA presidential decree appointing Asset Irgaliyev as Advisor to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Chairman of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms has been published by the Akorda press service. Under the decree signed by the president, Irgaliyev will combine the advisory role with leadership of the key strategic planning body […]
Read MoreTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev in the Turkish capital on Monday, highlighting the strengthening strategic partnership between the two countries. The closed-door meeting at the Presidential Complex, also attended by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, focused on bolstering bilateral cooperation, The Caspian Post reports, citing Turkish media. President Recep […]
Read MoreKazakhstan’s National Security Committee has placed Yerkin Dlimbetov, the founder and head of Ordamed, on a wanted list. Dlimbetov, 44, was declared wanted on January 28, with the search case registered in Astana. The initiator of the search is the National Security Committee, The Caspian Post reports via Kazakh media. Earlier, the National Security Committee […]
Read MoreKazakhstan has taken a major step toward expanding its green energy portfolio, as MPs approved a draft law ratifying an agreement with China on the implementation of large-scale renewable energy projects. Presenting the document, Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov said the agreement was signed on November 12, 2024, on the sidelines of the COP29 Climate Forum, […]
Read MoreKazakhstan and Germany have discussed the current state of bilateral relations and outlined key priorities for further cooperation. The discussions took place during a meeting between Kazakhstan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Yermek Kosherbayev and Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Kazakhstan, Monika Iwersen, The Caspian Post reports via Kazakh media. The two sides […]
Read MoreKazakhstan will intensify efforts to promote its historical and cultural heritage at the international level, including through new nominations to UNESCO, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balayeva said at a Jan. 21 government meeting, The Caspian Post informs, vita Astana Times. One of the key areas highlighted was the promotion […]
Read MoreKazakhstan has set up a special commission to investigate an incident that forced the temporary shutdown of the Tengiz oilfield. The commission includes representatives of Tengizchevroil, the operator of the supergiant field, as well as officials from regional and national government agencies. Tengizchevroil is run by a consortium led by U.S. oil major Chevron, which […]
Read MoreA ceremonial event marking the opening of the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Mexico City has been held at the Embassy of Kazakhstan in the United Mexican States. The ceremony brought together representatives of the Kazakh Embassy, newly appointed Honorary Consul Carlos Barrera, senior officials from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, […]
Read MoreKazakhstan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Alibek Bakayev has commented on the prospects of easing the visa regime between Kazakhstan and France. The issue was raised during a Senate session, where Senator Sergey Yershov asked how the recently signed readmission agreement could affect efforts to simplify visa procedures with France, The Caspian Post reports via Kazakh media. […]
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