Kazakhstan taking 100 steps toward a new nation Political and military events
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Kazakhstan is embarking on some of the most ambitious reforms in its independent history as President Nursultan Nazarbayev moves to implement his election campaign platform of five institutional reforms. President Nazarbayev announced in his inaugural speech last May that a “Plan
Kazakh Plant Announces Readiness to Develop Sea Bottom Mines Political and military events
- 2016-03-18 19:41:57
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ASTANA – A Kazakh plant is ready to launch the production of sea bottom mines at the request of the country’s Armed Forces. The Ziksto company plans to develop and produce four prototypes in the first stage.
Kazakhstan not to buy the shares of BG Group in KPO consortium Energy
- 2016-03-18 19:43:52
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Karachaganak field is controlled by a group of investors, which, in addition to the BG Group, include ENI (29,25%), Chevron (18%), LUKoil (13.5%) and KazMunaiGas (10%). Kazakhstan will not opt to purchase shares of BG Group in the Karachaganak Petroleum Operating
Barsakelmes Nature Reserve Added to UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves Tourism
- 2016-03-28 01:11:47
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ASTANA – Located in the Sahara-Gobi Desert zone of the Aral Sea basin, the Barsakelmes Nature Reserve was added to UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR) during a meeting of the International Coordinating Council of the Man and the
A Secure and Stable Caspian Sea Is in America’s Interest Political and military events
- 2016-03-28 01:50:19
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The Caspian Sea is an important, if often overlooked, region in regard to many of the challenges the U.S. faces around the world, such as a resurgent Russia, an emboldened Iran, wavering allies, growing China, and the rise of Islamic
Kashagan to expand and extend first production stage Investment
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ASTANA – The Kashagan development project operator – North Caspian Operating Company (NCOC) – is planning to substantially expand and extend the first production stage – the Experimental Programme (EP). The operator company has developed an AEP project – Additional
Azerbaijan leads rating of most promising CIS tourism destinations Tourism
- 2016-04-01 00:59:43
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Travel service Travel.ru has defined what tourism destinations in the CIS countries are the most promising in 2016, Fineko/abc reports. According to the service, the rating is based on the data of growth of bookings of hotels and apartments over
KAZAKHSTAN: Good Friday in Almaty Caspian geography and anthropology
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By Felix Corley, Forum 18 News Service Police and officers of other security agencies raided 11 church premises and homes of the leaders of New Life Pentecostal Church in Kazakhstan's commercial capital Almaty on 25 March, the day the Church was
Armenia third most popular destination for Russian tourists in 2016 Tourism
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Armenia appears to be the third most popular destination for Russian tourists across the former Soviet Union in 2016, according to the Travel.ru. In 2015 some 1.2 million foreign tourists visited Armenia and more than 500 thousand of them
Aspen Institute Romania organized Bucharest Forum-Keystone Projects Investment
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Aspen Institute Romania organized Bucharest Forum-Keystone Projects initiative dovetails with Romania long term economic and territorial development strategy, centered on designing concrete measures and projects that support the capacity of urban centers to generate growth and competitiveness. Bucharest Forum / Keystone
Legal status of Caspian Sea back on agenda Legal Issues
- 2016-04-06 23:33:02
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Baku hosted the next meeting of the special working group created at the level of deputy ministers to develop a convention on a legal status of the Caspian Sea. Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Khalaf Khalafov, addressing the session on April
Lavrov: Progress in drafting convention on legal status of Caspian is obvious Legal Issues
- 2016-04-07 23:38:14
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Baku – APA. Progress in drafting a convention on the legal status of the Caspian Sea is obvious, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview to TASS. He recalled that the prospects for signing a long-awaited
Iranian FM hopes for early completion of work on Caspian status convention Legal Issues
- 2016-04-09 23:32:02
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Iranian FM hopes for early completion of work on Caspian status convention Baku, Fineko/abc.az. Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif voiced a hope for completion of work over the Convention on the legal status of the Caspian Sea this year. "We hope we’ll
Iran, Kazakhstan to tighten coop. on peace, stability in Central Asia Political and military events
- 2016-04-11 20:11:50
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Iran, Kazakhstan to tighten coop. on peace, stability in Central Asia Deputy FM Rahimpour said Mon. Iran and Kazakhstan are keen on expanding cooperation on peace and stability in Central Asia, as opposed to regional meddling by certain
Iran, Kazakhstan to build joint shipping company Investment
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Iran, Kazakhstan to build joint shipping company The Islamic Republic of Iran and Kazakhstan have agreed on the establishment of a joint shipping company. Head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) Mohammad Saeidi announced the news in
Leader calls for ‘honest cooperation’ among Muslims to uproot terrorism Political and military events
- 2016-04-12 23:35:30
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Leader calls for ‘honest cooperation’ among Muslims to uproot terrorism Ayatollah Khamenei made the remarks in a meeting with Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev late on Monday. “Certain powers, particularly America, are not honest and serious in their alleged fight against
Kazakhstan Expects Eurasia Caspian Exploration Project Decision by Summer Energy
- 2016-04-15 17:11:52
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Kazakhstan Expects Eurasia Caspian Exploration Project Decision by Summer Kazakhstan hopes to actively participate in the exploration potential "Eurasia" project in terms of data provision, Kazakh Energy Minister Kanat Bozumbayev said Thursday. ASTANA (Sputnik) – Kazakhstan expects to receive
Blurring the Lines of Kazakhstan-Russia Relations Political and military events
- 2016-04-15 17:49:15
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Blurring the Lines of Kazakhstan-Russia Relations Forecast Kazakhstan will try to increase its independence from Russia-led alliances. To that end, Astana will make economic and military deals with other countries and build up its domestic military capacity.
CNPC confirms participation in Eurasia hydrocarbon project Energy
- 2016-04-18 22:34:34
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<header class="article-header entry-header"> CNPC confirms participation in Eurasia hydrocarbon project </header> ASTANA – The government of Kazakhstan expects to receive a decision from the potential participants of the Eurasia project at the end of May of this year, Kazakhstan’s
Iran, Kazakhstan’s Speakers Meet in Moscow Political and military events
- 2016-04-20 07:59:06
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Iran, Kazakhstan’s Speakers Meet in Moscow Senior Iranian and Kazakh legislators on Tuesday held a meeting on the sidelines of the first session of Eurasian parliamentary speakers in the Russian capital, Moscow. At the meeting, Speaker of Iran’s parliament
Bilateral and three lateral agreements will not be effective until the five-sided agreement is signed - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim Rahimpour Legal Issues
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Bilateral and three lateral agreements will not be effective until the five-sided agreement is signed - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim Rahimpour An issue of transit and provision of assistance to
Astana to host 13th Eurasian Media Forum Caspian geography and anthropology
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Astana to host 13th Eurasian Media Forum Annual meeting of politicians, public figures and media representatives opens on April 20, 2016 in Astana, Caspian Energy News (www.caspianenergy.net) reports with reference to The Forum will discuss the most vexed
NATO-Russia: No "business as usual" Political and military events
- 2016-04-20 22:41:51
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NATO-Russia: No "business as usual" DIPLOMACY NATO and Russia held "frank and serious" talks despite "profound disagreements" as their ambassadors met on Wednesday for the first time since 2014, alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg said. The two sides agreed to keep communicating
First Islamic Organisation for Food Security Summit Depend on Iran railway corridor Investment
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First Islamic Organisation for Food Security Summit Depend on Iran railway corridor In many ways, the fight against global hunger has been one of the great successes of recent decades. According to the UN’s latest Food Insecurity report, the number
Central Asia reviving old cooperation schemes with Iran Political and military events
- 2016-05-01 22:45:31
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Central Asia reviving old cooperation schemes with Iran LONDON (TCA) — With the recent removal of the sanctions on Iran, Europe and the former Soviet republics have jumped on the platform to announce “breakthrough” deals on the occasion. Today
Nazarbayev Signs Law to Promote Green Economy Development Legal Issues
- 2016-05-02 23:20:13
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Nazarbayev Signs Law to Promote Green Economy Development Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev signed the law “On introducing amendments and addenda to some legislative acts of Kazakhstan on the transition to green economy,” reported the Akorda on April 28. The amendments seek to
Iran to build 50MW wind farm in Kazakhstan Energy
- 2016-05-16 19:21:57
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Iran to build 50MW wind farm in Kazakhstan Iran has signed an agreement with Kazakhstan towards building a 50-megawatt wind power plant in the west of Kazakhstan on the Caspian Sea coast within 18 months, a report said. The agreement with
Caspian states meeting in Astana for sea status Legal Issues
- 2016-05-21 15:59:18
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Caspian states to gather in Astana for sea status Caspian states will come together once again to discuss the legal status of the sea next summer in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana. Special Representative of the President of Russia on the delimitation and
Kazakh Delegation Attends Dialogue in Brussels, Connectivity Conference in Berlin Political and military events
- 2016-05-23 20:23:42
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Kazakh Delegation Attends Dialogue in Brussels, Connectivity Conference in Berlin The Kazakh delegation took an active part in the recent events convened in Brussels, Belgium and Berlin, Germany, where it promoted better dialogue with the European Union and connectivity projects on
National Geographic Magazine Photo Exhibit Opens in Astana Caspian geography and anthropology
- 2016-06-08 09:33:24
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National Geographic Magazine Photo Exhibit Opens in Astana The exhibition of the Fifty Best Photos of National Geographic magazine opened May 27 in the National Museum of Kazakhstan in Astana, as part of the official presentation of the National Geographic Kazakhstan
SAES and Kazakhstani GIDROPRIBOR Signs MoU for Underwater Systems for Kazakh Armed Forces Political and military events
- 2016-06-08 09:51:23
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SAES and Kazakhstani GIDROPRIBOR Signs MoU for Underwater Systems for Kazakh Armed Forces SAES and the Kazakhstani GIDROPRIBOR have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to supply underwater systems to the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan. The agreement includes installation, commissioning, testing, maintenance
How China’s Silk Road Will Transform Eurasian Infrastructure Investment
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How China’s Silk Road Will Transform Eurasian Infrastructure The scope of investments and further possibilities within the Chinese imitative of the New Silk Road is considered the largest in Eurasia. The project is more than just a group of new transportation corridors
Caspian Sea Working Group Wraps Up Meeting in Moscow Legal Issues
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Caspian Sea Working Group Wraps Up Meeting in Moscow The 45th meeting of the special working group of the Caspian Sea concluded in Russia’s capital of Moscow on Friday with a communiqué. Deputy foreign ministers of the five Caspian
Caspian Sea littoral states meeting ends in Moscow Legal Issues
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Caspian Sea littoral states meeting ends in Moscow Deputy Foreign Ministers of five littoral states of Caspian Sea by signing final statement of the 45th meeting of special working group to compile context of legal regime convention of
Iran, Russia DyFMs meet in Moscow Political and military events
- 2016-06-11 01:28:53
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Iran, Russia DyFMs meet in Moscow Deputy Foreign Minister for Asia-Pacific Affairs Ebrahim Rahimpour and his Russian counterpart Igor Morgulov met in Moscow on Friday and discussed bilateral ties and regional issues. In the meeting, the two sides
Kazakhstan Enlisting European Tech To Build Caspian Navy Political and military events
- 2016-06-14 11:11:21
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Kazakhstan Enlisting European Tech To Build Caspian Navy Kazakhstan is teaming up with German, Turkish, and Spanish firms to boost its Caspian naval forces, the Ministry of Defense has announced. The MoD signed a memorandum of intent with the German
Kazakhstan’s Parliament Approved Changes into Joint North Caspian Sea Usage with Russia Political and military events
- 2016-06-30 11:52:26
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On June 29, the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan approved the bill of “Ratification of the Protocol to the Agreement on Delimitation of the Bottom of the Northern Part of the Caspian Sea to Realize Sovereign Rights of Using
The Caspian countries have extended the ban on sturgeon fishing in the Caspian sea Fishing
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The Caspian countries have extended established a moratorium on commercial fishing of sturgeon in the Caspian sea, said on Wednesday the Ministry of ecology and natural resources of Azerbaijan. © RIA Novosti. Boris to Babanovac fotobanka in the Khabarovsk region, seven
Caspian Sea legal status to be discussed by littoral states’ FMs Legal Issues
- 2016-07-08 18:07:34
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The meeting of the foreign ministers of the Caspian littoral states to discuss the legal status of the Caspian Sea will be held July 13-14 in Astana, Kazakhstan The meeting of the foreign ministers of the Caspian littoral states to discuss
Iran to attend Caspian Sea littoral states meeting in Astana Legal Issues
- 2016-07-11 14:27:00
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Iran to attend Caspian Sea littoral states meeting in Astana Foreign ministers of five Caspian Sea littoral states including Iran will gather in the Kazakh capital for a two-day meeting on July 12-13 to discuss the legal
Kazakhstan’s Parliament Approved Changes into Joint North Caspian Sea Usage with Russia Legal Issues
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Kazakhstan’s Parliament Approved Changes into Joint North Caspian Sea Usage with Russia On June 29, the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan approved the bill of “Ratification of the Protocol to the Agreement on Delimitation of the Bottom of
Kazakhstan’s Caspian Coastline Offers Various Vacation Options Tourism
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Kazakhstan’s Caspian Coastline Offers Various Vacation Options The Caspian Sea may not be filled with beach resorts or be entirely suitable for recreational use, but entertainment, recreation and health facilities are available to provide essential amenities for a comfortable
FMs of Caspian Sea Littoral States Hold Unofficial Meeting Legal Issues
- 2016-07-12 23:49:16
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FMs of Caspian Sea Littoral States Hold Unofficial Meeting Foreign minister of the Caspian Sea littoral states held an unofficial meeting in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Tuesday. The meeting was held at the Central Asia country’s foreign ministry with Iranian
Zarif to attend Caspian Sea Legal Regime meeting Political and military events
- 2016-07-12 23:51:54
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Zarif to attend Caspian Sea Legal Regime meeting Foreign Minister Javad Zarif will participate in meeting of Caspian Sea littoral countries’ foreign ministers in Kazakhstan which seeks to prepare legal regime of the Sea. Zarif will head
Moscow hopes for early signing of convention on Caspian Sea legal status Legal Issues
- 2016-07-12 23:55:00
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Moscow hopes for early signing of convention on Caspian Sea legal status Russia's Foreign Minister has made a statement. Moscow hopes for early signing of a convention on the legal status of the Caspian Sea, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said
Zarif says Caspian Sea legal regime must guarantee interests of littoral states Legal Issues
- 2016-07-14 14:02:40
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Zarif says Caspian Sea legal regime must guarantee interests of littoral states Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Caspian Sea's legal regime should guarantee that the interests of the littoral states are met in view of
Turki's participation at MKO gathering ‘impolitic’ Political and military events
- 2016-07-14 14:11:46
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Turki's participation at MKO gathering ‘impolitic’ Iran’s FM Zarif said participation of Saudi former spy chief Turki al-Faisal at the Mujahedin Khalq Organization (MKO) gathering in Paris shows the incompetence of such people who tie their future to
Zarif meets Kazakh counterpart in Astana Political and military events
- 2016-07-14 14:17:31
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Zarif meets Kazakh counterpart in Astana Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with his Kazakh counterpart Erlan Idrissov on Wed. in Astana. Foreing Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in the Kazakh capital Astana to
Iran “doesn’t agree” with getting only 13 percent share of Caspian Sea Political and military events
- 2016-07-16 10:43:18
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Iran “doesn’t agree” with getting only 13% share of Caspian Sea Iran “doesn’t agree” with getting only 13 percent share of the Caspian Sea, Deputy Foreign Minister for Asia-Pacific Affairs Ebrahim Rahimpour said, Fars news agency reported July 15. He didn’t
Elena Dunayeva: "Azerbaijan is a link between Russia and Iran" Political and military events
- 2016-07-16 10:53:24
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Elena Dunayeva: "Azerbaijan is a link between Russia and Iran" The meeting of presidents of Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran will be held in the first decade of August. A senior fellow at the Center for the Study of the Middle
Caspian Colleagues: Why Russia & Iran Have Common Interests in the Region Political and military events
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Caspian Colleagues: Why Russia & Iran Have Common Interests in the Region The Russian Foreign Ministry has indicated that it is confident that the Convention on the Legal Status of the Caspian Sea can be signed
Ossetian Genetics: Abstracts and Summaries Caspian geography and anthropology
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Ossetian Genetics: Abstracts and Summaries The Ossetians are a people of the central Caucasus who speak an Iranian/Iranic language called Ossetian. The primary dialects of Ossetian are Iron and Digor. In the present day, their homeland is divided into North Ossetia
Caspian Energy Grid – London Launch Energy
- 2016-07-20 12:57:07
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Caspian Energy Grid – London Launch The Caspian Sea is the largest enclosed body of water by area and the resources to be found around in and under the Caspian Sea have been disputed for millennia. The issues
Dry Cargo Vessel Launched in Russia science
- 2016-07-20 13:10:44
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Dry Cargo Vessel Launched in Russia The Zhibek Zholy, a dry cargo vessel with a capacity of 7,500 dead weight tonnage (DWT), was launched July 12 in Shlisselburg, Russia, reported the Kazakhstan Temir Zholy
Is the Caspian Sea Dispute Finally About to be Resolved? Legal Issues
- 2016-07-21 23:03:24
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Is the Caspian Sea Dispute Finally About to be Resolved? Are the five states around the Caspian Sea finally going to resolve their dispute about how to divide the body of water between themselves? A number of unusually positive statements
Militarization of the Caspian Sea: A Zero-Sum Game? Political and military events
- 2016-07-28 23:00:51
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Militarization of the Caspian Sea: A Zero-Sum Game? On July 13, in the capital city of Astana, Kazakhstan hosted a meeting of the foreign ministers of the five Caspian littoral states. The officials gathered to discuss a draft convention on
First Dock of Kazakh Navy to Start Operations in October Political and military events
- 2016-08-24 07:30:24
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First Dock of Kazakh Navy to Start Operations in October “The first stationing site for Kazakh naval ships located in the Aktau seaport will give the opportunity to react to any threats in the Kazakh part of the Caspian Sea in
ADB approves 240m dollar loan to Kazakhstan’s transport sector Investment
- 2016-08-29 16:46:56
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ADB approves $240m loan to Kazakhstan’s transport sector By Elena Kosolapova – Trend: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $240.3 million loan to help Kazakhstan modernize its transport system, the bank said on Aug. 29. Improved transport connectivity will help
Challenges and Prospects of International Transport Routes Discussed in Aktau Political and military events
- 2016-09-03 14:15:15
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Challenges and Prospects of International Transport Routes Discussed in Aktau The Caspian and Black seas regions international conference, designed to address efficient logistics in the countries with the participation of Caspian and Black sea regions representatives, took place Aug. 24-25 in
China, Kazakhstan eye implementation of joint projects Investment
- 2016-09-05 19:34:00
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China, Kazakhstan eye implementation of joint projects China and Kazakhstan, the two strategic partners, are planning to implement some 51 joint projects in different spheres of Kazakhstan’s economy, Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev announced about this following his working visit to
Kashagan to boost world oil production Energy
- 2016-09-17 09:39:12
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Kashagan to boost world oil production Kazakhstan’s Energy Minister Kanat Bozumbayev has said that the official launch of Kashagan is scheduled for October 23 The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) can pump about 1.2million tonnes of crude oil from the giant oil field
Kazakhstan offers SOCAR to take part in Eurasia project Energy
- 2016-09-24 14:45:28
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Kazakhstan offers SOCAR to take part in Eurasia project Kazakhstan offers Azerbaijan’s state oil company SOCAR to consider the possibility of participation in the international Eurasia project, according to the protocol of the 13th session of the Kazakhstan-Azerbaijan intergovernmental commission
Kazakhstan Caspian pipe delayed indefinitely despite Kashagan restart Energy
- 2016-09-27 23:59:07
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<header class="article-header entry-header"> Kazakhstan Caspian pipe delayed indefinitely despite Kashagan restart </header> The rapidly approaching date of re-start of production at Kashagan on October 23 automatically reanimates the question of the need for construction of another major project, namely,
Kazakhstan eager to join huge oil transportation systems via Azerbaijan Energy
- 2016-10-07 09:26:09
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Kazakhstan eager to join huge oil transportation systems via Azerbaijan Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, the two oil rich countries with tremendous oil reserves, eye prospects for deepening cooperation in energy sphere. The two countries are planning to lay new Eskene-Kuryk-Baku oil pipeline
China, Korea Partner on Kazakh Oil Fields Energy
- 2016-10-14 10:58:36
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China, Korea Partner on Kazakh Oil Fields Heavy-lift crews from four Korean companies and Chinese carrier Cosco Shipping (COSCOL) will be working through 2020 to deliver oil and gas equipment to
Aktau and Kuryk Seaports Should Be Provided with Own Vessels Investment
- 2016-11-07 10:24:53
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IIKSS- The Aktau seaport and the new Kuryk ferry port must concentrate 35 percent of all traffic on the Caspian Sea, Minister for Investment and Development Zhenis Kassymbek said during a Nov. 1 government meeting on developing the
Mazhilis Approves Law on LEU Bank in Kazakhstan Energy
- 2016-11-19 09:25:30
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IIKSS - Kazakhstan’s Mazhilis (lower chamber of Parliament) approved Nov. 2 the draft law “On ratification of the agreement between the Kazakh government and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on establishing the low-enriched uranium (LEU) bank in
Kazakhstan launches 23 innovative and industrial projects Investment
- 2016-12-07 11:46:54
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IIKSS - Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev launched 23 new innovative and industrial projects of the country’s Industrialization Map, the presidential press service reported. During a teleconference there were 23 direct live broadcasts with all the country’s regions, which
Russia and Kazakhstan to expand inter-parliamentary cooperation Political and military events
- 2016-12-12 15:52:40
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IIKSS - Speakers of lower chambers of Russian and Kazakh parliaments, Vyacheslav Volodin and Nurlan Nigmatulin, have agreed to raise the level of inter-parliamentary cooperation, the press service of the Majilis said. According to Nigmatulin, the parliaments of
till no deal between Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan on Kapaz field Energy
- 2016-12-13 09:09:03
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IIKSS - Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan have not yet reached a full understanding on the Kapaz field, Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Khalaf Khalafov told reporters in Baku Dec. 12. Bilateral talks and consultations on this issue are being held
Azerbaijani IT company wins World Bank tender in Kazakhstan Investment
- 2016-12-13 10:49:19
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IIKSS - Azerbaijan's leading IT company Cybernet has won a World Bank-supported tender announced by the Ministry of Health and Social Development of Kazakhstan under “Kazakhstan Health Sector Technology Transfer and Institutional Reform”. The contract was signed on
2016 EBRD Investment in Kazakhstan Breaks Record for Third Year Investment
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IIKSS - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development provided loans and technical cooperation for more than 30 projects in Kazakhstan in agricultural business, public utilities, infrastructure, energy, financial institutions and financed dozens small and medium-sized enterprises in
Sustained safety effort pulled Kazakhstan off EU blacklist Investment
- 2016-12-13 11:37:10
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IIKSS - Kazakhstan’s removal from European Commission blacklisting has followed a sustained effort to modernise and revamp its air safety oversight. All Kazakh carriers were blacklisted under a blanket ban in 2009, with the sole exception of Air
Kazakhstan and Israel are planning to jointly enter China’s food market Investment
- 2016-12-20 16:07:14
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IIKSS - Kazakhstan and Israel are planning to jointly enter China’s food market. At the Kazakh-Israeli business forum in Astana, the memorandum was signed on construction of a joint venture for the processing of poultry meat, products which
Baku, Astana mull legal status of Caspian Sea Legal Issues
- 2016-12-25 12:29:04
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IIKSS - Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan have held consultations on the legal status of the Caspian Sea in Baku. Deputy Foreign Minister Khalaf Khalafov represented Azerbaijan, while ambassador-at-large at the Foreign Ministry Zulfiya Amanzholova attended the consultations on behalf
Russia, Kazakhstan to Sign Baikonur Cosmodrome Cooperation Deal in St.Petersburg Political and military events
- 2016-12-26 15:43:40
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IIKSS - Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia and Kazakhstan plan to sign a cooperation agreement regulating cooperation on the use of Baikonur Cosmodrome. Spacecraft MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia and Kazakhstan plan to sign a cooperation agreement
Citizens of more countries to visit Kazakhstan visa-free in 2017 Tourism
- 2016-12-28 15:37:24
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IIKSS - Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Erlan Idrissov said that starting from 1 January 2017, citizens of 45 more countries, including member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and the European Union, and the United Arab
More than 10,000 Vehicles Produced in Kazakhstan in 2016 Investment
- 2016-12-28 15:44:33
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IIKSS - More than 10,000 vehicles valued at 61.5 billion tenge (US$185 million) were produced in Kazakhstan during the first 11 months of 2016. The government aims to achieve 50-percent localisation in vehicle production and increase the export
Kazakh President Appoints New Foreign Minister, Minister of National Economy Political and military events
- 2016-12-29 09:41:01
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IIKSS - Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev appointed on Dec. 28 Kairat Abdrakhmanov the country’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs and Timur Suleimenov the new Minister of National Economy, according to a release from the President’s press service. Abdrakhmanov,
Kazakhstan scientist invents new, more powerful, wind turbine science
- 2016-12-31 09:36:04
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IIKSS - Marat Issekeyev, a scientist from Kazakhstan, has invented a cheap wind turbine that can generate almost 1.5 times more electricity than comparable turbines. Kazakhstan scientist invents new, more powerful, wind turbine Mr. Issekeyev, who holds
Kazakhstan could be the diplomatic key for boosting stability Join our daily free Newsletter Political and military events
- 2017-01-08 08:59:22
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IIKSS - Kazakhstan's Ambassador to the United States, Kairat Umarov, quietly affirms (without boasting) that 'We expect our next 25 years of independence to be better than our first 25 years.' Asked to elaborate, he simply, and correctly,
Kazakhstan, UAE sign several co-op documents Political and military events
- 2017-01-17 09:03:46
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IIKSS - Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates signed a number of documents within the talks of Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in expanded format on Jan.
Iran consults with Russia, Turkey in Astana ahead of Syria talks Political and military events
- 2017-01-22 12:21:44
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IIKSS - The Iranian and Turkish delegations held talks on Saturday in Astana, Kazakhstan, ahead of the planned talks between the Syrian government and opposition groups on Sunday. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Jaberi Ansari and Turkish Undersecretary
Kazakhstan launches first ODA project in Afghanistan, with support from UNDP and Japan Investment
- 2017-02-23 14:41:41
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IIKSS- A Kazakh delegation presented the country’s first official development assistance (ODA) project to the Afghan government Feb.12-17 in Kabul. The project seeks to strengthen the economic independence of Afghan women by providing education from Kazakhstan’s top educational
Report: Turkmenistan is Turkey's Biggest Weapons Buyer Political and military events
- 2017-02-27 13:31:52
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IIKSS- Turkmenistan was Turkey's single largest weapons buyer over the past five years, while the arms industries of Belarus and Israel are increasingly dependent on Azerbaijan's business, a new report has shown. The report, by the arms trade
Kazakhstan’s Nazarbayev, Russia’s Putin Praise Close Ties between Neighbors Political and military events
- 2017-03-01 12:35:43
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IIKSS- The president of the former Soviet Republic of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, described Russia as the Central Asian nation’s number one partner during talks Monday with counterpart Vladimir Putin in Almaty. “For our country, Russia remains the number
Kazakhstan to develop banking ties with Iran Investment
- 2017-03-04 12:54:37
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IIKSS- The Vice-Governor of Iran’s Central Bank for Foreign Exchange Affairs, Gholamali Kamyab, met with Kassymbek, the Kazakh Minister of Investment and Development on Thursday in Astana. Gholamali Kamyab, the Vice-Governor of Iran’s Central Bank for Foreign Exchange
Russians and Iranians are brothers for life Political and military events
- 2017-03-04 14:31:38
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IIKSS- In a message on the occasion of 515 years of Iran-Russia historical ties, the Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that few countries in the world have as deep and historical relations. However, he said that
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan long-term partners: ambassador Investment
- 2017-03-20 08:59:54
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IIKSS- Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan are partners and the two countries’ economic systems complement each other, Rashad Mammadov, ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Azerbaijan to Kazakhstan, said in an interview with Trend. "Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan didn’t become rivals despite
Tehran, Astana mull over expanding ties Political and military events
- 2017-03-25 02:30:05
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IIKSS- Iranian and Kazakh deputy FMs, at a meeting in Astana, investigated venues for bolstering bilateral relations and exchanged views over regional and international issues. During the joint session, which was attended by Iranian Deputy FM for Asia
Ratio of population and territory in the Republic of Kazakhstan and its impact on the political weight of this republic Political and military events
- 2018-03-18 08:53:55
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Ratio of population and territory in the Republic of Kazakhstan and its impact on the political weight of this republic International Institute of Khazar Studies (IIKSS) – Kazakhstan is a country with high per capita land because
Russia, Turkey, Iran emphasise unity in brokering Syria peace Political and military events
- 2018-04-29 10:23:12
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MOSCOW • Russian, Iranian and Turkish foreign ministers yesterday talked up their successes in brokering a political solution to the Syrian conflict at a meeting in Moscow. The three nations
Kazakhstan to start issuing e-visas in July Political and military events
- 2018-04-29 15:17:18
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Kazakhstan will start issuing electronic visas July 1 as part of the Digital Kazakhstan programme. Visitors will be able to apply online through an electronic portal. “We have identified several countries and this year plan to implement pilot
Kazakhstan: Astana’s Saryarka district signs investment agreements for $100 million Investment
- 2018-04-30 11:43:24
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The first investment forum of the Saryarka district of Astana was organized in the capital of Kazakhstan on April 27 within the framework of the 20th anniversary of Astana by the akimat (administration) of the Saryarka district with
Zarif hails Iran-Russia co-op in Caspian Sea Political and military events
- 2018-04-30 11:54:42
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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov met on April 28 in Moscow on the sidelines of the trilateral meeting of Russian, Iranian and Turkish foreign ministers on Syria. During the meeting, Zarif hailed
Kazakhstan’s President Calls for International Cooperation in Crypto Regulation Political and military events
- 2018-05-21 15:00:17
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Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev has called for global cooperation for cryptocurrency regulation, local news outlet Azernews reported May 17. Speaking at the plenary session of the Global Challenges Summit 2018, Nazarbayev stated that “most countries are actively exploring the
Kazakhstan, Paraguay discuss win-win partnership expansion Investment
- 2018-05-21 14:47:55
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Kazakh Minister of Foreign Affairs Kairat Abdrakhmanov received Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Paraguay Federico Alberto Gonzalez Franco, who arrived in Astana to participate in the Ministerial Meeting of Landlocked Developing Countries on Transport and Trade,
Legal status of Caspian Sea to be discussed in Astana Legal Issues
- 2018-05-22 14:05:16
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The regular meeting of the Special Working Group of the Caspian littoral states on the preparation of the Convention on the legal status of the sea will be held in Astana, Kazakhstan, May 21-24, 2018, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry
Karasin: Convention on Caspian Sea to allow resolve many controversial issues Legal Issues
- 2018-06-07 15:16:03
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The five Caspian countries are considering the issue of adopting a convention on legal status of the Caspian Sea, which will resolve many controversial issues, including the resource development, at a summit scheduled for August, Russia's State Secretary and
The director of the International Institute of Khazar Sea Studies (IIKSS): Iran should not hurry to sign the draft of the legal regime of the Caspian Sea Legal Issues
- 2018-10-10 11:34:08
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The director of the International Institute of Khazar Sea Studies (IIKSS): Iran should not hurry to sign the draft of the legal regime of the Caspian Sea International Institute of Khazar Sea Studies (IIKSS) - While arguing
Caspian countries to sign agreements in fields of transport and trade Legal Issues
- 2018-06-13 11:57:56
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The working meeting of experts of the Caspian states will be held in Astana on June 18-19, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tleuberdi told reporters June 12. "On June 18-19, Astana will
Kazakhstan and France mark 10 years of strategic cooperation Investment
- 2018-06-14 16:21:12
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Kazakhstan and France mark 10 years of strategic cooperation. France is the first European country that signed a partnership agreement with Kazakhstan. Today, the countries established cooperation in various fields. The mutual trade surpassed the US$3 billion in 2017,
De Mistura calls Russia-Iran-Turkey meeting on Syria ‘very important’ Political and military events
- 2018-06-19 09:53:42
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The meeting in Geneva on Syria between Russia, Iran and Turkey which began on Monday is very important, said UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura. “I am very interested in this meeting because it
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan set to increase number of flights Investment
- 2018-06-21 11:27:52
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Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan will increase the number of flights. The relevant agreement was concluded in Astana by Chairman of the Civil Aviation Committee of the Ministry of Investment and Development of Kazakhstan Talgat Lustaev and Deputy Head of the Uzbek
Kazakhstan to allocate $69 million to develop areas surrounding Almaty Investment
- 2018-06-23 10:07:46
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Kazakhstan will allocate 23.6 billion tenge (US$69.38 million) to develop the areas around Almaty until 2020, Minister of National Economy Timur Suleimenov announced during a recent government meeting. Development of the Almaty agglomeration that occupies 9,400 square kilometres is
Local development min. stresses deep historical ties binding Egypt, Kazakhstan Political and military events
- 2018-07-01 10:40:56
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Local Development Minister Mahmoud Shaarawy met at his office here with Kazakh Ambassador in Cairo Arman Isagaliev. They discussed spheres of cooperation between Egypt and Kazakhstan in various domains, in light of the historical ties binding both countries,
Kazakhstan сelebrating National Day of Dombra Political and military events
- 2018-07-01 11:00:14
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For the first time ever, Kazakhstan is celebrating today the National Day of Dombra, Kazinform correspondent reports. The holiday was established by the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev. In this regard, festive events
Japan to invest in Kazakhstan’s urban transport, nuclear energy, water supply Investment
- 2018-07-03 10:30:21
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Yanase emphasised that Japanese companies are interested in investing in Kazakhstan. As of the first quarter, trade between the countries reached $460.9 million. The figure was $236.2 million, which is two times higher than in the same period of
Calls For Protests Against Kazakh 'Dictatorship' Fall Flat In Astana, Almaty Political and military events
- 2018-07-07 13:25:37
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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
- 2018-07-12 08:57:05
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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
- 2018-07-15 09:09:18
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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
- 2018-08-07 12:14:44
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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
- 2018-08-25 08:02:36
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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
- 2018-08-26 10:10:01
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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
- 2018-09-12 14:39:05
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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
- 2018-09-12 15:32:05
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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
- 2018-10-15 16:44:42
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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
- 2018-10-29 09:22:18
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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
- 2018-11-11 09:37:29
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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
- 2018-12-01 13:29:16
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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
- 2018-12-30 15:26:51
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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
- 2019-01-05 10:40:35
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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
- 2019-02-04 09:44:24
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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
- 2019-02-04 10:46:27
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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
- 2019-02-18 11:09:10
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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,
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