Kazakh Foreign Ministry Strengthens Monitoring, Provides Consular Support Amid Middle East Escalations
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established round-the-clock coordination with relevant state authorities and foreign governments in light of the escalating military and political situation in the Middle East, the ministry’s press office reported on March 1 on Telegram.
No information has been reported regarding casualties among Kazakh citizens.
“We urge citizens…
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ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established round-the-clock coordination with relevant state authorities and foreign governments in light of the escalating military and political situation in the Middle East, the ministry’s press office reported on March 1 on Telegram.
No information has been reported regarding casualties among Kazakh citizens.
“We urge citizens…
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WHO Sees Measurable Progress in Kazakhstan’s Health System
ASTANA – As Kazakhstan modernizes its health system amid evolving global risks, its partnership with the World Health Organization continues to expand. In an interview with The Astana Times, Dr. Skender Syla, WHO Representative in Kazakhstan, reflects on the past year of cooperation with the Ministry of Health, from strengthening prevention of communicable and…
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ASTANA – As Kazakhstan modernizes its health system amid evolving global risks, its partnership with the World Health Organization continues to expand. In an interview with The Astana Times, Dr. Skender Syla, WHO Representative in Kazakhstan, reflects on the past year of cooperation with the Ministry of Health, from strengthening prevention of communicable and…
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Central Asian Businesses Adapt to Global Sanctions Shift
ASTANA — As global sanctions enforcement tightens, businesses in Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic are adapting to stricter compliance standards affecting payments, logistics and trade with the support of the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE)’s regional initiative launched in June 2025. Across Central Asia, what may appear to be routine delays – a…
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ASTANA — As global sanctions enforcement tightens, businesses in Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic are adapting to stricter compliance standards affecting payments, logistics and trade with the support of the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE)’s regional initiative launched in June 2025. Across Central Asia, what may appear to be routine delays – a…
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Kazakhstan, UN Present New Cooperation Framework for 2026-2030
ASTANA – The Steering Committee of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework presented the main parameters of a new cooperation program for 2026-2030 on Feb. 27 at Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Meeting with the Steering Committee of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework in Astana on Feb.27 Photo credit: The Astana…
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ASTANA – The Steering Committee of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework presented the main parameters of a new cooperation program for 2026-2030 on Feb. 27 at Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Meeting with the Steering Committee of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework in Astana on Feb.27 Photo credit: The Astana…
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Tokayev Holds Series of Calls with Middle East Leaders Amid Rising Tensions
ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has held a series of high-level contacts with leaders of Middle Eastern countries amid escalating tensions in the region, reaffirming Kazakhstan’s support for dialogue and diplomatic resolution of international conflicts.
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Tokayev sent a message to the King of Jordan Abdullah II, conveying support and solidarity with…
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ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has held a series of high-level contacts with leaders of Middle Eastern countries amid escalating tensions in the region, reaffirming Kazakhstan’s support for dialogue and diplomatic resolution of international conflicts.
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Tokayev sent a message to the King of Jordan Abdullah II, conveying support and solidarity with…
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Dimash Qudaibergen Gifts Car to Olympic Champion Mikhail Shaidorov
ALMATY – Dimash Qudaibergen presented the keys of the car to Olympic figure skating champion Mikhail Shaidorov during a special ceremony held in Almaty, following the athlete’s return home.
Dimash Qudaibergen gifted a car to Olympic figure skating champion Mikhail Shaidorov during a special ceremony held in Almaty, following the athlete’s return home. Photo…
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ALMATY – Dimash Qudaibergen presented the keys of the car to Olympic figure skating champion Mikhail Shaidorov during a special ceremony held in Almaty, following the athlete’s return home.
Dimash Qudaibergen gifted a car to Olympic figure skating champion Mikhail Shaidorov during a special ceremony held in Almaty, following the athlete’s return home. Photo…
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OPEC+ Agree to Production Adjustment, Reaffirm Market Stability Commitment
ALMATY – Eight OPEC+ countries, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman, agreed to gradually resume oil production adjustments during a virtual meeting held on March 1, reported the organization’s press service.
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The countries that had previously announced additional voluntary production adjustments in April and…
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ALMATY – Eight OPEC+ countries, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman, agreed to gradually resume oil production adjustments during a virtual meeting held on March 1, reported the organization’s press service.
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The countries that had previously announced additional voluntary production adjustments in April and…
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Kazakhstan’s Tax Revenues Exceed Plan by 13.7% in Early 2026
ALMATY – Kazakhstan recorded stable execution of tax revenues to the national budget in the first two months of 2026, with collections exceeding planned targets, according to data released by the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance as of March 1.
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Over January–February 2026, tax revenue fulfillment reached 113.7%…
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ALMATY – Kazakhstan recorded stable execution of tax revenues to the national budget in the first two months of 2026, with collections exceeding planned targets, according to data released by the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance as of March 1.
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Over January–February 2026, tax revenue fulfillment reached 113.7%…
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Iran Envoy Hosts Press Briefing in Astana as Regional Tensions Continue to Escalate
ASTANA – Iran’s Ambassador to Kazakhstan Ali Akbar Jokar hosted a press briefing on March 2 as regional tensions continued to escalate following reported strikes involving Iran, the United States and Israel.
Iran’s Ambassador to Kazakhstan Ali Akbar Jokar addresses journalists in Astana. Photo credit: Nargiz Raimbekova/ The Astana Times
The U.S. and Israel…
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ASTANA – Iran’s Ambassador to Kazakhstan Ali Akbar Jokar hosted a press briefing on March 2 as regional tensions continued to escalate following reported strikes involving Iran, the United States and Israel.
Iran’s Ambassador to Kazakhstan Ali Akbar Jokar addresses journalists in Astana. Photo credit: Nargiz Raimbekova/ The Astana Times
The U.S. and Israel…
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Over 4,000 Kazakh Tourists Remain in Gulf States, Provided With Accommodation
ALMATY – More than 4,000 organized tourists from Kazakhstan are now in Gulf countries following the closure of airspace due to escalating tensions in the region, said Inna Rey, head of the Turistik Kamkor (Tourist Aid) corporate fund, during a March 2 press briefing.
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Rey said the most challenging situation is…
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ALMATY – More than 4,000 organized tourists from Kazakhstan are now in Gulf countries following the closure of airspace due to escalating tensions in the region, said Inna Rey, head of the Turistik Kamkor (Tourist Aid) corporate fund, during a March 2 press briefing.
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Rey said the most challenging situation is…
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Kazakhstan Expands Coal Capacity to Secure Energy Supply
ALMATY – Kazakhstan plans to meet projected demand for more than 19 million tons of coal annually for new energy projects by expanding production capacity, Vice Minister of Energy Yerlan Akbarov announced during a March 2 meeting with the country’s largest coal mining companies.
Kazakhstan plans to meet projected demand for more than 19…
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ALMATY – Kazakhstan plans to meet projected demand for more than 19 million tons of coal annually for new energy projects by expanding production capacity, Vice Minister of Energy Yerlan Akbarov announced during a March 2 meeting with the country’s largest coal mining companies.
Kazakhstan plans to meet projected demand for more than 19…
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IsDB to Support Infrastructure of Kazakhstan’s Special Economic and Industrial Zones
ALMATY – Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) will allocate $1.3 billion to support the construction and modernization of infrastructure in Kazakhstan’s special economic zones (SEZs) and industrial zones (IZs), following agreements signed in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Feb. 26.
From L to R: Kazakhstan’s Minister of Industry and Construction Yersayin Nagaspayev and IsDB President Muhammad…
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ALMATY – Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) will allocate $1.3 billion to support the construction and modernization of infrastructure in Kazakhstan’s special economic zones (SEZs) and industrial zones (IZs), following agreements signed in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Feb. 26.
From L to R: Kazakhstan’s Minister of Industry and Construction Yersayin Nagaspayev and IsDB President Muhammad…
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Kazakhstan’s Oil Exports Continue Uninterrupted After Black Sea Port Incident
ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Energy confirmed that an incident at the Sheskharis oil loading terminal in Russia’s Black Sea port of Novorossiysk has not affected the country’s oil production or export operations.
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According to the ministry’s official statement, Kazakh oil production and exports continue as normal, and no disruptions have…
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ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Energy confirmed that an incident at the Sheskharis oil loading terminal in Russia’s Black Sea port of Novorossiysk has not affected the country’s oil production or export operations.
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According to the ministry’s official statement, Kazakh oil production and exports continue as normal, and no disruptions have…
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Kazakhstan Expresses Condolences to Iran, Urges De-Escalation in Middle East
ALMATY – Kazakh Foreign Ministry spokesperson Yerlan Zhetybayev extended condolences to the people of Iran over the loss of civilian lives, including children, as well as members of the country’s senior leadership, as a result of recent tragic events, in an official statement on March 2.
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“We express regret over the…
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ALMATY – Kazakh Foreign Ministry spokesperson Yerlan Zhetybayev extended condolences to the people of Iran over the loss of civilian lives, including children, as well as members of the country’s senior leadership, as a result of recent tragic events, in an official statement on March 2.
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“We express regret over the…
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Kazakhstan’s Glaciers Melting Faster, Raising Risks of Floods and Water Shortages
ASTANA – Melting glaciers across Kazakhstan and Central Asia are accelerating climate risks from floods today to water shortages in the coming decades, scientists warned, citing long-term data showing rapid ice loss, rising temperatures, and growing pressure on water-dependent energy and agriculture systems.
The very roof of Central Asia, the Inylchek Glacier, straddling the…
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ASTANA – Melting glaciers across Kazakhstan and Central Asia are accelerating climate risks from floods today to water shortages in the coming decades, scientists warned, citing long-term data showing rapid ice loss, rising temperatures, and growing pressure on water-dependent energy and agriculture systems.
The very roof of Central Asia, the Inylchek Glacier, straddling the…
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Astana’s LRT Set to Begin Operations This Spring
ALMATY – The Light Rail Transit (LRT) system in Astana is expected to begin operations this spring, Astana Akim (Mayor) Zhenis Kassymbek announced on his Instagram page on March 2.
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Kassymbek, together with Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar, visited the LRT depot building and reviewed preparations for the Unified…
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ALMATY – The Light Rail Transit (LRT) system in Astana is expected to begin operations this spring, Astana Akim (Mayor) Zhenis Kassymbek announced on his Instagram page on March 2.
Photo credit: Astana city administration.
Kassymbek, together with Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar, visited the LRT depot building and reviewed preparations for the Unified…
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Kazakhstan Intensifies Consular Support, Plans Repatriation Flights from Middle East
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry is operating in an enhanced mode amid escalating military and political tensions across the Middle East, prioritizing the safety of citizens abroad and preparing evacuation routes where necessary.
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Kazakh diplomatic missions in the region are closely monitoring developments, maintaining constant contact with local authorities and citizens,…
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ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry is operating in an enhanced mode amid escalating military and political tensions across the Middle East, prioritizing the safety of citizens abroad and preparing evacuation routes where necessary.
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Kazakh diplomatic missions in the region are closely monitoring developments, maintaining constant contact with local authorities and citizens,…
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Kazakh Water Diplomats Undergo Training in Europe and China
ALMATY – Kazakh specialists in water management are receiving training in Europe and China as part of efforts to strengthen water diplomacy capacity, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation reported on March 2.
Kazakh specialists in water management are receiving training in Europe and China as part of efforts to strengthen water diplomacy…
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ALMATY – Kazakh specialists in water management are receiving training in Europe and China as part of efforts to strengthen water diplomacy capacity, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation reported on March 2.
Kazakh specialists in water management are receiving training in Europe and China as part of efforts to strengthen water diplomacy…
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Kazakhstan, ADB Discuss Strategic Cooperation, Sign $5.5 Billion Investment Program
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda on March 2 to discuss expanding cooperation and launching major projects in key sectors to support Kazakhstan’s sustainable growth and structural modernization.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev with Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda. Photo credit: Akorda
Tokayev noted that…
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ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda on March 2 to discuss expanding cooperation and launching major projects in key sectors to support Kazakhstan’s sustainable growth and structural modernization.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev with Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda. Photo credit: Akorda
Tokayev noted that…
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