Kazakhstan’s airlines plan to open flights to Budapest, Riga, Vienna and Munich in the mid-term. To date, direct air traffic has been established with five European Union countries: Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, and the Czech Republic. Two Kazakh and three European air carriers operate 34 flights per week. During the summer, the number of […]
Read MorePresident of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in ceremonies marking the opening of a number of facilities as part of Mirziyoyev’s state visit to Kazakhstan on Aug. 8. Akorda press service reported that the presidents participated in the official opening ceremonies of the Mukhtar Auezov South Kazakhstan University branch […]
Read MoreASTANA – Why does regionalism matter in the region? How do countries implement multilateral dialogue? Which country is an informal authority in the region? These are the topics we discussed with Filippo Costa Buranelli, Associate Professor in International Relations at the University of St. Andrews, in a recent interview. As an expert, Costa Buranelli published […]
Read MoreAn aerial drone photo shows the China-Kazakhstan (Lianyungang) Logistics Cooperation Base in Lianyungang, east China’s Jiangsu Province, July 25, 2024. Kazakhstan, the world’s largest landlocked country, has found a vital connection to the sea through the China-Kazakhstan (Lianyungang) Logistics Cooperation Base, established in 2014. This partnership has significantly enhanced the infrastructure cooperation between China and […]
Read MoreBY DAUREN ABEN President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has been steadfast in developing comprehensive cooperation among Central Asian nations. His approach has enhanced ties with neighboring countries across various sectors, including politics, trade, economy, investment, transportation, water resources, energy, and humanitarian efforts. The Kazakh leader has consistently expressed confidence that the region is capable of addressing its […]
Read MoreASTANA – UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ recent visit to Kazakhstan highlighted the strong partnership between the country and the UN, focusing on sustainable development, climate action, and regional cooperation, the UN’s press office reported on July 10. Guterres started his official visit in Almaty, warmly welcomed by Kazakh First Deputy Foreign Minister Akan Rakhmetullin, Permanent […]
Read MoreIn a significant diplomatic move, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan engaged in fruitful discussions with Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov of Kazakhstan on May 24, 2024. The meeting, held in Turkmenistan, coincided with the routine gathering of the Council of Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), underscoring the nations’ commitment to regional […]
Read MoreBy Chris Rickleton ALMATY, Kazakhstan — The relationship between the two most-populous countries in Central Asia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, has arguably never been better. That can only be good for Central Asia — a region that has for a long time been dominated by outside countries at the expense of genuine integration. But it has […]
Read MoreASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Alibek Bakayev took part in the second Ministerial Meeting of the Central Asia – Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Strategic Dialogue on April 15 in Tashkent, reported the ministry’s press service. The ministers from Central Asia and GCC discussed the state and prospects of interregional cooperation, as well as current […]
Read MoreKazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Saudi Arabian Minister of Energy Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud convened on March 7 to explore opportunities for advancing energy and investment collaboration, as reported by the Akorda press service. Highlighting the unprecedented level of Kazakh-Saudi relations, President Tokayev expressed his positive impression from recent agreements with Crown Prince and […]
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