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Tokayev Holds High-Level Meetings with Global Business and Educational Leaders in New York

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev began his working visit to New York with a series of high-level meetings on Sept. 21. With Cameco Corporation CEO Tim Gitzel, President Tokayev discussed prospects for cooperation in the uranium sector. Tokayev noted Cameco’s role as a long-standing partner of Kazatomprom national atomic company with over $500 million invested...

Turkic States Advance Regional Integration and Digital Connectivity at Bishkek Meeting

ALMATY – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov joined his counterparts from the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Bishkek on Sept. 18 to discuss boosting trade, modernizing the Trans-Caspian transport route, and advancing digitalization. These measures aim to deepen economic and strategic cooperation across the region. During a joint meeting with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov,...

Religious Leaders Call for Dialogue, Solidarity at Congress in Astana

ASTANA – The eighth Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions opened Sept. 17 in Astana, drawing 100 delegations representing major world faiths, religious and civic organizations, and senior officials. The gathering once again positioned Kazakhstan as a global hub for interfaith dialogue at a time of growing geopolitical tensions and crises. The first...

Kazakhstan to Build Major Dry Port and Logistics Hub on Chinese Border

ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to construct a large-scale transport and logistics center, the Kolzhat Dry Port, on its border with China, LS.com reported on Sept. 15. The Almaty Region akimat (administration) told LS.com in a written response that the project will be developed alongside the modernization of the Kolzhat border checkpoint in Uighur District. Covering...

Kazakhstan Strengthens Role as New Aviation Bridge Between Europe and Asia

ALMATY – Kazakhstan is strengthening its role as a key aviation hub, as Almaty hosts the Third CANSO Euro-Asia ANSP’s CEO Summit on Sept. 10–11. The high-level meeting brings together the chief executives of air navigation service providers (ANSPs) from across Europe and Asia, along with representatives of global aviation organizations. At the summit, participants...

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Tokayev Outlines Vision for SCO Priorities at Tianjin Summit

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined his vision for the priority areas of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s development at the 25th SCO Heads of State Council meeting in Tianjin, China, on Sept. 1, reported the Akorda press service. His remarks spanned security to trade and logistics, as well as digitalization and environmental issues.

Artificial Intelligence Becomes Mandatory Discipline in All Kazakh Universities

ASTANA — Artificial intelligence has become a mandatory discipline across all universities in Kazakhstan. A total of 93 universities have already integrated AI into their academic programs, while 20 institutions have launched 25 new educational tracks, said Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education Gulzat Kobenova.

Kazakhstan Overhauls Railway Infrastructure to Cement Role as Global Transit Hub

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is undertaking a comprehensive modernization and digital transformation of its railway sector through infrastructure upgrades and the implementation of digital solutions to enhance efficiency, increase transit volumes, and strengthen its position as a key international logistics hub.

Starlink Satellite Internet Officially Launches in Kazakhstan

ALMATY – Starlink satellite internet officially became available in Kazakhstan on Aug. 13. Operated by SpaceX, the network of low-Earth orbit satellites offers high-speed, reliable internet access, including in remote and hard-to-reach areas, reported the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry.

EDB Maps Out 325 Projects Worth $234 Billion to Boost Eurasian Connectivity

ASTANA — The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has unveiled its Transport Projects Observatory, a powerful new tool designed to monitor and coordinate over $234 billion in infrastructure investments across 13 countries participating in the Eurasian Transport Network (ETN). As of July 1, 2025, the Observatory is tracking 325 development projects aimed at enhancing transport connectivity throughout the region.

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