Kazakhstan Showcases Mining Potential and Investment Opportunities on Global Stage

TORONTO – The bustling atmosphere of the 2024 Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) International Convention in Toronto welcomed Kazakhstan with open arms as the country unveiled its national pavilion at the prestigious event on March 4. Minister of Industry and Construction Kanat Sharlapaev spearheaded the inauguration, emphasizing Kazakhstan’s strategic move to position itself […]

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Mongolia Faces Catastrophic Winter Dzud, Losing Two Million Animals

Mongolia is grappling with the aftermath of a severe winter dzud, an extreme weather event characterized by freezing temperatures, heavy snow, and frozen ground, making it challenging for livestock to access pasture grass. The dzud has claimed around 2.1 million head of livestock, resulting in severe consequences for Mongolia, where approximately one-third of the 3.3 […]

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Earthquake Rattles Almaty, Kazakhstan, Yet No Injuries Reported

In a seismic event that shook the city of Almaty on March 4th at 11:22 local time, the Department of Emergency Situations reported that 384 emergency points were activated after the tremor. Identified as “Emergency Reception Points” on the 2GIS map, these locations are now ready to respond to any urgent needs arising from the […]

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Kyrgyzstan Secures Chinese Investment in Renewable Energy, Forges Stronger Economic Bonds

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 3. In a significant stride towards bolstering economic ties and fostering sustainable development, Kyrgyzstan’s Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Akylbek Japarov, has successfully garnered support from Chinese banks and businesses for investment in renewable energy projects across Kyrgyzstan. The move comes after productive meetings held in Kashgar, where Japarov engaged with […]

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Kazakhstan’s Multi-Identity Foreign Policy: Path to Win-Win Relationships

ASTANA — In a world marked by turmoil and shifting geopolitical landscapes, Kazakhstan stands as a testament to the art of diplomatic maneuvering. Standing at the crossroads of Russia and China, Kazakhstan maintains substantial connections not only with its Central Asian neighbors but also with a diverse array of countries, including the United States, the […]

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Bangladesh Embassy in Uzbekistan celebrates 21st February of a different kind

21st February is celebrated with due dignity in Uzbekistan. Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Monirul Islam inaugurated the day in the morning by lowering the national flag at the Bangladesh Embassy in Tashkent. On this occasion Bangladesh Embassy and Uzbekistan State University of World Languages organized a joint event. Ambassadors, diplomats, researchers and more than 300 students […]

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Aspiring Artist Presents Comic Book that Chronicles Kazakh Khanate Founders

ASTANA – Young Kazakh comic book author Ilyas Yusupzhanov presented his first comic book about the founders of the Kazakh Khanate, Kerey and Zhanibek sultans, in Almaty on Jan. 27, reported Zakon.kz news outlet. Yusupzhanov’s interest in comic books sprang from his dedication to promoting Kazakh history by creating worthy heroes to look up to […]

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Presentation of Asia-Pacific Human Development Report takes place in Mongolia

AKIPRESS.COM – Human development should be at the core of attention in Mongolia and the countries in the Asia-Pacific region for development and stability. Resident Representative of the UN Development Program in Mongolia Matilda Dimovska emphasized social and economic growth strategies for human development during the presentation of the 2024 Asia-Pacific Human Development Report on […]

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Kyrgyzstan to change design of flag after president blames it for country ‘being on its knees’

Kyrgyzstan’s parliament voted on Wednesday to change the design of the national flag after critics, including President Sadyr Japarov, said its central element looked like a sunflower which in the local culture symbolises fickleness and servility. The Central Asian nation’s flag, adopted in 1992 after it gained independence from the Soviet Union, depicts a yellow […]

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