Kazakhstan

12 Oct. 20:50

Kazakhstan increases oil shipments via Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan route by 24 percent

In the first nine months of the year, KazTransOil increased shipments of Kazakh oil from the port of Aktau into the Baku‑Tbilisi‑Ceyhan system by 24%.

10 Oct. 15:15

Tokayev appoints new commander of Kazakh Special Operations Forces

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed an order appointing Sayat Isanov as the new commander of the republic’s Special Operations Forces, the Kazakh leader’s press service said.

10 Oct. 12:00

Gazprom and Astana discuss supplying gas to northern Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan's Energy Ministry, national company QazaqGaz and Russia's Gazprom discussed strategic cooperation in the gas sector at the third meeting of the Joint Coordination Council in Bishkek, the ministry's press service said.

9 Oct. 15:15

Russia preparing digital model of Caspian Sea

Russia is developing a Caspian Sea research program through 2030 and plans to create a digital twin of the Caspian Sea with the AI use to forecast water level fluctuations of the sea, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the Caspian Environmental Summit.

8 Oct. 15:30

8th C6 Consultative Meeting participants sign Joint statement

The heads of state of the C6 format signed documents at the conclusion of the 8th Consultative Meeting. The ceremony took place in Turkmenbashi, Turkmenistan.

8 Oct. 14:25

Tokayev: TRIPP needs to be integrated into Middle Corridor

During the Consultative Meeting of the heads of state of Central Asian nations and Azerbaijan, Kazakh leader Kassym‑Jomart Tokayev proposed integrating the "TRIPP" route into the Trans‑Caspian International Transport Route within the "C6" format.

8 Oct. 12:45

8th Consultative Meeting of C6 Heads of State underway in Turkmenistan

The 8th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of the C6 format—Azerbaijan and Central Asia—has kicked off in the city of Turkmenbashi, Turkmenistan.

6 Oct. 15:35

UAE becomes fullfledged partner of EAEU nations

With the EAEU‑UAE economic partnership agreement now in force, trade between the bloc and the country is expected to grow by at least $5–6 billion in the medium term.

5 Oct. 10:55

Dredging begins at Aktau port as Caspian Sea level drops

Kazakhstan has announced the start of large-scale dredging operations at the port of Aktau, aiming to increase cargo shipments along the Trans-Caspian route by 30%.

29 Sep. 19:00

Kazakhstan, German presidents discuss cooperation

The Kazakh president described Germany as the republic’s key strategic partner in Europe

29 Sep. 10:25

Tokayev begins official visit to Germany

During his trip to Germany, the Kazakh leader will meet with the country's President and Federal Chancellor, with the parties set to discuss strengthening the partnership between the two countries.

26 Sep. 14:00

Head of Kazakhstan Chess Federation elected FIDE president

The world chess governing body was previously headed by Arkady Dvorkovich

23 Sep. 17:55

Yerlan Koshanov elected Head of Kazakhstan's People's Council

Yerlan Koshanov has been appointed head of Kazakhstan's People's Council following a nomination by President Tokayev.

21 Sep. 21:50

Iran proposes regional action plan for Caspian Sea

Tehran has launched an initiative for regional countries to agree on an action plan to combat the receding water levels of the Caspian Sea.

21 Sep. 13:00

Tokaev congratulates Putin on successful State Duma elections

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokaev congratulated his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on the successful State Duma elections in a message, noting that their results testify to broad support for the Russian leader’s strategic course, Tokayev’s press service said.