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Kazakhstan Deepens Global Partnerships at UN General Assembly in New York

ALMATY – On the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a series of high-level meetings with world leaders on Sept. 22, focusing on global security and regional development. Tokayev met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to discuss the assembly’s agenda and reaffirm Kazakhstan’s commitment to supporting the...

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...

30 Years of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan: Achievements and Transformations

This year marked three decades since the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a foundational document that has shaped the nation’s political, social, and economic trajectory since its independence. For a country that emerged in 1991 from the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the Constitution of 1995 provided both a legal framework and a vision for building a sovereign state. Thirty years on, Kazakhstan’s constitutional journey offers valuable insights into state-building, democratic development, and adaptation to a changing world.

VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions: Building Bridges in a Fragmented World

This September, Astana will once again become the center of global interfaith dialogue as it hosts the VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions. Scheduled for 16–18 September 2025, the forum will gather more than 100 delegations from around 60 countries, uniting spiritual leaders, heads of international organizations, scholars, and representatives of public life under the theme “Dialogue of Religions: Synergy for the Future.”

A Land of Horizons: Exploring the Tourism Treasures of Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is a land of contrasts and discoveries, where every journey reveals something unexpected. Stretching across Central Asia and Eastern Europe, it is the world’s ninth-largest country, yet for many travelers it remains a destination still waiting to be explored. Those who come here quickly realize that Kazakhstan is not just a point on the map, but a place where history, culture, and nature come together in unique harmony.

Kazakhstan: A Year-Round Destination with Boundless Diversity

Kazakhstan remains one of the world’s best-kept secrets when it comes to travel. Located in the heart of Eurasia, it is a country of vast landscapes, rich history, and warm hospitality. For many foreigners unfamiliar with this part of the world, Kazakhstan offers a unique opportunity to discover an unexplored destination that can be visited in any season.

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