Direct flights to be launched between Atyrau and Baku
Air Astana will start operating flights between Atyrau and Baku in late spring. The travel time will be about an hour and a half.
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Putin discusses energy with Tokayev
The Russian President held a telephone conversation with his Kazakh counterpart on Thursday. The two leaders focused on issues of cooperation in the energy sector.
Kazakhstan ratifies CIS agreement on free trade in services
The Senate, the upper chamber of the Kazakh parliament, adopted a law today on ratifying the Agreement on Free Trade in Services, Establishment, Operation and Investment, the Kazakh Ministry of Trade and Integration said …
OPEC+ countries to compensate excess oil output
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) received updated plans of surplus oil production compensation from seven OPEC+ countries, specifically …
Baku-Atyrau direct flights to be launched
Kazakhstan’s flagship carrier Air Astana is set to begin direct flights between Atyrau and Baku starting May 31, the Kazakh Transport Ministry …
CIS Foreign Ministers Council meeting begins in Almaty
A meeting of the CIS Council of Foreign Ministers has begun in Almaty. It will be followed by a separate meeting of the Russian and Central Asian Foreign Ministers.
Kazakh president’s visit to Russia set for autumn
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s official visit to Russia is planned for this autumn, Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu said at the meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. …
EU may simplify visa procedures for citizens of Kazakhstan
The conditions for obtaining a Schengen visa will change for citizens of Kazakhstan: the list of required documents could be shortened, the visa fees lowered, and it may become easier to obtain a multiple-entry visa. Kazakhstan and the EU are negotiating a corresponding agreement.
‘Victory Rocket’ blasts off from Baikonur spaceport
Russia’s Soyuz-2.1a rocket with the Soyuz MS-27 spaceship carrying the three members of the 73rd long-duration expedition to the …
Caspian Green Energy Corridor to be funded by ADB and AIIB
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have allocated $2 million in funding for the Caspian Green Energy Corridor project, which involves Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan's …
Kazakhstan simplifies process of obtaining e-signature for Russians
Russian citizens will be able to obtain a qualified electronic signature (QES) without leaving Kazakhstan, Rossotrudnichestvo (Federal …
Kazakhstan and Slovenia to develop mutual tourism
More tourists from Kazakhstan may soon visit Slovenia. It is planned to expand the network of air routes for it, Tokayev said.
Kazakhstan and China sign agreement on water pipeline construction
China will take part in the water pipeline project in Astana, with construction set to begin in April.
New enterprises to appear in Almaty in 2025
In 2025, construction of 11 new plants will begin in Almaty. It will create 2,600 jobs.
Russian Consul General in Almaty congratulates WWII veteran on his 101st birthday
Hero of the Great Patriotic War Vasily Zinchenko received congratulations from the Russian Consul General in Kazakhstan
Oil and gas companies of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan agree on cooperation
KazMunayGas and Uzbekneftegaz agreed to expand cooperation on issues of technology, safety and ecology
Mirzoyan goes to Kazakhstan
As part of the trip, he will hold talks with his Kazakh counterpart
Coffee processing factory to be built in Almaty region
A division of the Singaporean Food Empire Holdings will invest nearly $10 mln in the project
Kazakhstan proposes national crypto bank
Member of the Kazakh Parliament Azat Peruashev, has initiated a proposal to establish a national cryptocurrency bank in the republic. …
Azerbaijan's remittances to Kazakhstan reach $8.5mln in 2024
Remittances sent by individuals from Azerbaijan to Kazakhstan amounted to $8.58 million in 2024, according to the Central Bank of Azerbaijan/ This figure grew by 14% compared to 2023. The volume of money remittances of …
