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Calls for protests against Kazakhstan's authoritarian ruler by an exiled opposition leader on the 20th anniversary celebrations of Astana's establishment as the Kazakh capital appear to have fallen flat. Security was tight late on July 6 at concerts marking
Kazakhstan, Russia celebrate 20 years of friendship despite the cracks Political and military events
At the official level at least, Kazakhstan and Russia have been exchanging pleasantries this week as they marked the 20th anniversary of a formal declaration of friendship and partnership. But a slight unease and tension is not hard to
World Bank report shows urbanization in Kazakhstan slow with high cost of living Investment
World Bank published a paper on Urban development under the title; Urbanization in Kazakhstan: desirable cities, unaffordable housing, and the missing rental market. Kazakhstan's cities are hubs of economic opportunity and prosperity. But despite the government's ambitious
Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan strengthen economic ties Investment
An agreement between the Kazakh Chamber of Commerce and Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs to open a Kazakh trade house in Turkmenistan was reached during a trade and economic mission to Ashgabat. The mission, set up with the assistance
UN invites Iran, Russia, Turkey to Syria talks in Geneva next month Political and military events
United Nations Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura has invited Iran, Russia and Turkey to talks due to be held in Geneva next month on forming Syria's Constitutional Committee, a UN spokeswoman says. "Special Envoy de Mistura continues his consultation
Kazakh port in decline bids for slice of China trade Investment
With the outlines of its six idle cranes obscured by thick fog and pouring rain, Kazakhstan's Caspian seaport Aktau seems an unlikely stop on China's much-hyped new silk road. But the sleepy port, which has been badly hit in
Kazakhstan: Capital’s mayor moved to head presidential administration Political and military events
Kazakhstan’s president has affected a reshuffle at one of the highest levels of government, upgrading the mayor of the capital city to become his right-hand man. The president’s official website noted in a September 11 statement that Aset Isekeshev, 47,
Russia, Kazakhstan may create SEZ at Baikonur Investment
The chairman of the board of the Kazakh national company, Kazakh Invest, Saparbek Tuyakbaev, held a meeting with Russian Ambassador to Kazakhstan Alexei Borodavkin and Russian trade representative in Kazakhstan Alexander Yakovlev in Astana, Central Asian media outlets reported
Kazakhstan citizens buy rubble and euro more often, as dollar remains in largest demand Investment
Recently the purchase of Russian rubbles and euros increased in Kazakhstan. A year-on-year 56.2 percent rise in expenses for the Russian rubbles in cash at the National Bank is associated with the increased use of national currencies in trade
Iran Signs Agreement With Kazakhstan to Boost Road Transport Cooperation Investment
Iran and Kazakhstan have signed an agreement on issuing permits for truckers commuting between the two countries to boost mutual cooperation in road transportation sector. The deal was signed during a meeting by a high-ranking delegation from Iran Road
Iran’s exports to Kazakhstan up 3.8% in H1 Investment
The Value of Iran’s exports to Kazakhstan during the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21–September 21, 2018) increased by 3.8 percent to register a $19 million positive trade balance for the country.
Astana talks bring together Iran, Russia, Turkey Political and military events
Astana hosted the 11th round of talks between Iran, Russia and Turkey on Syria on November 28-29. Following the negotiations, the countries-guarantors of the Astana format made a joint statement in which reviewed in detail the situation in the
Turkey to continue cooperation with Iran, Russia on regional issues, Syria: Turkish FM Political and military events
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says Turkey would continue to be in close cooperation with Iran and Russia on regional developments, especially the Syria conflict as Ankara is reportedly preparing to launch a military incursion against US-backed Kurdish
Kazakhstan now offers e-visas to tourists from 117 countries, including India Tourism
You know that feeling when you wake up wanting to check out some stunning Soviet-era architecture or chase wild horses in the steppes? Just for days like that, the Republic of Kazakhstan has introduced e-visas to tourists from 117
Kazakhstan to expand types of goods exported Investment
Kazakhstan will expand the types of products it exports this year,, said Kazakh Vice Minister for Industry and Infrastructure Development Arystan Kabykenov at a January press conference. “Sodium cyanide will be shipped to Russia; semolina to China, Europe, Kyrgyzstan,
Kazakhstan to present its first report to UN on SDG progress Political and military events
Kazakhstan will report to the United Nations (UN) in New York this year on its implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the first time, said Kazakh Vice Minister of National Economy Madina Zhunisbekova at a January meeting
Kazakhstan to send second military unit to UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon Political and military events
The Kazakh Ministry of Defence is preparing the second contingent of Kazakh soldiers to be deployed as peacekeepers in Lebanon. The troops are expected to be deployed at the end of April. “This is a matter of national importance,