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ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined Kazakhstan’s strategic development priorities in an extensive interview with Turkistan newspaper on January 5, 2026. The head of state declared: “Kazakhstan has entered a new stage of modernisation”. The discussion covered economic achievements, digital transformation, strategic resources, political reforms, and social priorities.​ The President reviewed last year’s results, highlighting substantial...

In 2025, Kazakhstan reached a new milestone in its digital development by exporting IT services valued at over $1 billion, reflecting the country’s rapid progress in technology and digitalization. This achievement underscores Kazakhstan’s strategic focus on transforming into a fully digital state, a vision championed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Speaking in his annual interview, the...

Doha, December 6-7, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev participated in the Doha Forum 2025, held in the capital of the State of Qatar. Recognized as one of the leading global platforms for high-level dialogue on international affairs, the Forum brought together more than 5,000 participants from 162...

Muscat, December 2-4, 2025 ­ The first meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Sultanate of Oman took place, where the parties reaffirmed their mutual commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation in the trade, economic, cultural, and humanitarian spheres. The event was chaired by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the...

ALMATY – Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev met with the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, on Dec. 3 during his working visit to Vienna to discuss deepening bilateral cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy. Kosherbayev discussed with the IAEA chief Kazakhstan’s plans to develop its national nuclear...

ASTANA — By 2040, 20% of all global air cargo will pass along routes between Asia and Europe, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at a Dec. 3 meeting, calling for urgent steps to accelerate the development of regional air cargo hubs and strengthen the country’s role in the rapidly expanding air logistics market. Tokayev emphasized that...

ASTANA — Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev met with major Swiss business leaders during his official visit to Switzerland on Dec. 2 to advance investment projects in transport, logistics, energy, and the agro-industrial sector, highlighting strong interest in expanding Swiss participation in Kazakhstan’s key industries. Kosherbayev held meetings with the management of EuroAirport, senior management...

ASTANA — Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ), the national railway operator, reported that freight volumes across its network reached 287.8 million tons in January-November, 4% higher than the same period last year. Export shipments increased to 80.2 million tons, up 6%, with coal shipments rising 8% to 31.2 million tons, driven by higher supplies to Russia,...

ALMATY — Kazakhstan and the European Union (EU) announced plans to begin negotiations on visa facilitation and readmission agreements at the 22nd Kazakhstan–EU Cooperation Council meeting held in Brussels on Dec. 1, co-chaired by Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermeк Kosherbayev and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas. The meeting took place...

ALMATY – Kazakhstan is accelerating efforts to expand its manufacturing base, advance digital transformation, and strengthen economic diversification, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov said during a government meeting on Dec. 2.  The discussion also covered progress in oil refining, agricultural processing, and workforce development, reflecting a comprehensive national effort to increase economic resilience and diversify growth...