Repaired Balakan ferry sets sail on maiden voyage on Caspian
Balakan ferry of Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO), a part of the AZCON Holding, has set off on its first voyage to Kuryk port of Kazakhstan after the repair, ASCO reported.
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AZAL launches scheduled flights to Shymkent
Azerbaijan’s national air carrier, AZAL, will launch scheduled flights to Shymkent, Kazakhstan. The initial flight will be operated on 16 June 2026.
Presidents of Russia and Kazakhstan hold phone talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation with his Kazakh counterpart Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the Kremlin press service said.
Kazakhstan's first NPP to boost economic development - Russian envoy
The construction and subsequent operation of Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant with Russia’s participation represent the creation of an entire sectoral cluster within the national economy, and Kazakhstan’s resources will be actively used for this purpose, Russia’s ambassador to Astana Alexey Borodavkin said.
Azerbaijani athlete wins silver at competition in Kazakhstan
Ismail Aliyev successfully competed in Kazakhstan: the Azerbaijani athlete took second place in the shot put with a result of 16.58 meters.
Kazakhstan allocates 42 million dollars for donstitutional referendum
Kazakhstan’s upcoming constitutional referendum, set for March 15, will cost approximately $42 million, with funds allocated from the government’s reserve budget.
Azerbaijani diplomat appointed head of UN Refugee Office for Central Asia
Azerbaijani diplomat Mahir Safarli has been appointed as the head of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Regional Office for Central Asia, UNHCR and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan.
Russian Consulate General to be established in Aktau
The Russian Consulate General will be established in Aktau, following an order from Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to establish the diplomatic mission.
Putin to visit Kazakhstan this year - Russian envoy Borodavkin
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit Kazakhstan in 2026, Russian Ambassador to Kazakhstan Alexey Borodavkin said.
Kazakhstan becomes presidential republic - Tokayev
Kazakhstan is moving away from a super-presidential system toward a presidential republic featuring an authoritative and influential Parliament, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at the Government Meeting.
Russia recognized as Azerbaijan main CIS trading partner in 2025
New official statistics confirm Russia's position as Azerbaijan's leading exporter and importer among CIS countries, with bilateral trade reaching nearly $5 billion in 2025.
Direct flights to connect Shymkent and St Petersburg this summer
Direct flights between St. Petersburg and Shymkent, Kazakhstan, will begin this summer, operating twice a week.
Kazakhstan and Pakistan reach important agreements
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif have signed a Joint Declaration on the establishment of a strategic partnership between the two countries, the press service of the Kazakh leader reported.
Kazakhstan aims to double trade with Vietnam
Kazakhstan has set a goal to double its mutual trade turnover with Vietnam in 2026, Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin said during his meeting with Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam Nguyen Hoa Binh.
Well in Atyrau region produces first gas flow
A deep exploration well at the Karaton Podsolevaya field in western Kazakhstan's Atyrau region has yielded its first gas flow during testing, confirming earlier geological forecasts. Four additional wells are scheduled for testing soon.
Kazakhstan authorities select site for second NPP
The government of Kazakhstan has determined the location for its second nuclear power plant (NPP), approving the Zhambyl district in the Almaty region as the construction site.
Oil output at Tengiz field resumed in Kazakhstan
Production operations have been resumed at the Tengiz oil field in Kazakhstan, the country's Ministry of Energy reported.
Azerbaijan among top 3 international travel destinations for March 8
Tutu.ru, one of Russia's largest online travel services, announced the results of an analysis of the most popular international destinations for February 23 and March 8 among Russian residents.
Chevron promises Tengiz to be operated safely
Kazakhstan said that U.S. oil major Chevron had assured the government it would take measures to ensure the reliable and safe operation of facilities at the Tengiz oilfield.
Kazakhstan ready to acquire Lukoils stake in its oil and gas assets
Kazakhstan has submitted a formal bid to the U.S. authorities to acquire Russian oil producer Lukoil's in the country's energy projects, Kazakh Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov said.
