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Second meeting of Azerbaijan-Kazakhstan Supreme Interstate Council to be held in Astana
The second meeting of the Azerbaijan-Kazakhstan Supreme Interstate Council will be held in Astana, said President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in an exclusive interview with Kazinform News Agency ahead of his state visit to...

Over past decades, brotherly nations Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan built relations of genuine strategic and allied partnership - President Ilham Aliyev
Baku, October 18, AZERTAC As Astana prepares for the state visit of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, Kazinform News Agency shares an exclusive interview with His Excellency. During the conversation, President Ilham Aliyev...

Over past decades, brotherly nations Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan built relations of genuine strategic and allied partnership - President Ilham Aliyev
Duckworth's four-year semi absence ends in Kazakhstan
Veteran Australian James Duckworth has reached his first semifinal at a tour event since 2021 — and his success has come at the same Kazakhstan tournament where he reached his only final four years ago. But while the 33-year-old reached the...
Aliyev to leave for Kazakhstan on state visit

Senator Kevin Cramer discusses U.S. economic policy, Kazakhstan ties, and congressional budget disputes

Kazakhstan, World Bank Reaffirm Strategic Partnership for Sustainable Growth
ALMATY — Cooperation with the World Bank remains one of the key pillars of Kazakhstan’s sustainable development, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin at an Oct. 17 meeting of the Swiss sub-group at the...

Azerbaijani boxers aim for ‘medal rush’ at Kazakhstan’s tournament
Astana, October 17, AZERTAC Azerbaijani fighters will challenge for boxing glory at the upcoming 13th edition of the Serik Sapiyev Prizes Junior Tournament set to take place in Karaganda, Kazakhstan, on October 21-25. This year, approximately 400...
Kazakhstan developing seven national standards in AI field
ASTANA, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- Kazakhstan is developing seven national standards in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), the official Kazinform news agency reported Friday. At a regional meeting, Zhanna Yesenbekova, chair of the Committee for...
Current issues of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Kazakhstan discussed in Ashgabat
17 October 2025 182 Current issues of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Kazakhstan discussed in Ashgabat On October 17, 2025, a meeting was held in Ashgabat between the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of...

Kazakhstan’s Cement Exports to Uzbekistan Plunge Amid Customs Dispute
Cement exports from Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan have fallen sharply in recent months, with industry officials blaming a sudden change in Uzbek customs policy. According to Yerbol Akimbayev, head of the Cement and Concrete Producers Association of...

Kazakhstan Presents Economic Growth Strategy in Washington
On October 15, Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin presented the country’s new proactive economic growth strategy to leading American businesses during a roundtable hosted by the U.S.-Kazakhstan Business Council (USKZBC) at the...

Kazakhstan Leads Regional Efforts to Save the Caspian Sea
Today, Central Asia and the Caspian littoral states face growing challenges that extend well beyond national borders. Climate change, water scarcity, land degradation, and the shrinking of the Caspian Sea are no longer only environmental concerns...

News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Global Role – From Digital Innovation to Cultural Diplomacy and More
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest covers the nation’s leadership in digital transformation, its role as a hub for knowledge diplomacy, deepening...

Kazakhstan freezes fuel and utility prices amid rising inflation
13:35, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus The government of Kazakhstan has imposed a nationwide freeze on fuel and utility prices starting October 16, 2025, in a bid to curb inflation and protect household welfare. The moratorium will remain in effect until...

Kazakh grain is supplied to 45 countries around the world
As of today, Kazakh grain is supplied to 45 countries around the world. This was reported by “24KZ” with reference to the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan. It is noted that over the first 9 months of this year, about 10 million...

Kazakhstan Urges Regional Cooperation to Save the Aral Sea
Kazakhstan has intensified its efforts to restore its portion of the former Aral Sea, calling on neighboring Central Asian states to increase their participation in regional environmental cooperation. Once the world’s fourth-largest lake, the Aral...

Kazakh Foreign Minister: Results of Gabala Summit will contribute to implementation of joint projects within TURKPA
Baku, October 17, AZERTAC “The results of the Gabala Summit will contribute to the implementation of joint projects within TURKPA,” said Yermek Kosherbayev, Kazakhstan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, as he met with Ramil Hasan, Secretary General of...

FIP Asia Padel Cup: Bahrain, China, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and Kazakhstan off to winning starts
Bahrain, China, Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan won their Group matches in the men's section of the FIP Asia Padel Cup while Lebanon, Indonesia, UAE and Saudi Arabia won their respective group matches in the women's section on the first day of the...

Kazakhstan's cement exports to Uzbekistan plummet after alleged “secret decree”.
Cement exports from Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan have dropped sharply, reportedly due to a “secret decree” issued by the Uzbek government. According to the Kazakhstan Cement and Concrete Producers Association (QazCem) chairman Yerbol Akimbayev, Uzbek...