Tbilisi and Astana agree on Middle Corridor
Georgia and Kazakhstan discuss advancing the development of the Middle Corridor, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia reports.
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Kazakhstan retains plans for oil output at nearly 100 mln tonnes in 2026
Kazakhstan's Energy Ministry has retained plans to produce 98 million tonnes of oil in 2026, Kazakh Energy Minister Erlan Akkenzhenov said.
ESCAP sees Trans-Caspian Green Corridor as future RES export route
The Trans-Caspian Green Corridor could emerge as a long-term strategic route for exporting surplus electricity generated from renewable energy sources (RES), Project Manager at the Secretariat of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Sergey Tulinov said at the Eurasian Development Bank’s Annual Meeting and Business Forum.
Organization of Turkic States religious departments heads to gather in Shusha
The first meeting of the heads of state bodies responsible for religious affairs of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) will be held in Azerbaijan's city of Shusha on June 30.
Kazakhstan to purchase additional volumes of Russian gas
Additional volumes of Russian gas will be supplied to Kazakhstan under an agreement reached at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Maria Zakharova to Vestnik Kavkaza: We expect to resume work of the Caspian Five
Russia anticipates that a lasting ceasefire between the USA and Iran will allow the Caspian littoral states to resume their five-party cooperation, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Vestnik Kavkaza.
CIS Chiefs of Staff meet in Astana
Astana hosted a meeting of the CIS Armed Forces Committee of Chiefs of Staff. The participants focused on developing cooperation and enhancing coordination, and signed documents at the end of the session.
Emirates launches cargo flights from Dubai to Almaty
Emirates SkyCargo has launched weekly cargo flights between Dubai and Almaty. These flights can handle approximately 100 tons of cargo per week.
Volvo truck production to launch in Kazakhstan
Astana Motors and Swedish company Volvo have signed cooperation agreements, with plans to begin manufacturing Swedish trucks in Kazakhstan.
President of Kazakhstan congratulates Russian leader on Russia Day
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev sent a congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin
OPEC plus increases oil production amid Hormuz blockade
Seven OPEC+ countries have decided to increase their oil production quotas by 188,000 barrels per day (bpd) in July, thus bringing the alliance's total quota for July to 35.83 million bpd, excluding overproduction compensation for countries violating the OPEC+ deal, OPEC said.
Russian Foreign Ministry announces appointment of new Consul General in Aktau
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appointed a new Consul General in Aktau. Rinat Anderzhanov has assumed this position.
Tokayev to visit Azerbaijan this year
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will pay a visit to Azerbaijan this year. The exact date of the visit will be announced later.
Kazakhstan ready to assist in resolving Iranian nuclear issue
Astana has declared its readiness to offer technical support in resolving the Iranian nuclear issue.
Putin completes state visit to Kazakhstan
Russian President Vladimir Putin has completed his state visit to Kazakhstan, according to the Kazakh leader’s press service.
Kazakhstan ready to store Irans enriched uranium - IAEA
Kazakhstan has signaled it is willing to take Tehran’s stockpile of uranium enriched close to weapons-grade levels if the US reaches a deal with Iran over its nuclear program, head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog Rafael Grossi said.
No alternative to CPC pipeline for Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan views the Caspian Pipeline Consortium as its primary oil export route to global markets, with all other routes serving only as supplementary options, Kazakh Energy Minister Erlan Akkenzhenov said.
Kazakhstan to build three schools in Russia
Astana has suggested the establishment of three schools focused on teaching the Kazakh language in Omsk, Astrakhan, and the Orenburg Region.
Unmanned cargo route connects Russia and Kazakhstan
For the first time in history, a nearly 3,000-kilometer route between Moscow and Astana was covered by trucks using a driverless system.
Moscow and Astana sign oil cooperation agreement
Delegates from Russia and Kazakhstan formalized an agreement aimed at enhancing oil cooperation. The signing ceremony occurred in the capital of the republic.
