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Young People from Central Asia Embark on Week-Long Journey Across India
NEW DELHI – The youth delegation from Kazakhstan visited India on March 5-13 to attend the Central Asia – India Youth Forum as part of a broader 100-member youth delegation from all Central Asian countries at the invitation of the government of India.

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US-Kazakhstan Talks Focus on Strengthening Bilateral Partnership
ASTANA — Deputy Prime Minister – Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu engaged in talks with United States (U.S.) Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken in Washington, D.C., on March 26, focusing on enhancing the partnership between the US and Kazakhstan in political, trade, economic and humanitarian spheres, reported the Kazakh foreign ministry’s press service.

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President Tokayev to Participate in Boao Forum for Asia
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kasym-Jomart Tokayev will pay a working visit to the People’s Republic of China and take part in the session of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) on March 28-29, Akorda press service reported.

March 29, 2023 Asian Boao Forum Conference. Photo credit: VCG

The visit agenda includes several meetings between…
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🎭As the world celebrates #TheaterDay today, make sure to check out our latest episode, in which we unveil the magic behind the curtains and the stories that make this place a cultural treasure.

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Kazakh-Swiss Inter-Parliamentary Dialogue Explores New Opportunities
ASTANA – This week, Mazhilis Chairman Yerlan Koshanov led a parliamentary delegation on an official visit to Switzerland. High-level discussions between the head of a lower house of the Kazakh Parliament and Swiss officials in Bern renewed mutual commitment to deepen political dialogue and enhance economic cooperation, reported the Mazhilis’ press service on March…
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Trade, Economic Talks Between Kazakhstan and US Advance in Washington
ASTANA — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu engaged in discussions with the United States (US) Trade Representative Katherine Tai during his official visit to Washington on March 26, the ministry’s press service reported.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu with United…
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President Tokayev Emphasizes Xinjiang’s Role in Bolstering Kazakhstan-China Relations
ASTANA— President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the strategic significance of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (XUAR) in deepening Kazakhstan’s multifaceted ties with China during a meeting with Erkin Tuniyaz, deputy secretary of the Chinese Communist Party Xinjiang Committee and XUAR chairman, on March 26 in Astana, reported the Akorda press service.

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Two New Flights Launch to Central Asian Destinations
ASTANA — Kazakhstan expands its connectivity with Central Asian countries by introducing two new flights from Turkistan to Samarkand, Uzbekistan, and Astana to Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The first international flight on the Turkistan-Samarkand route operated by Qazaq Air Airlines carried the first 66 passengers on March 22, reported the airline’s press service.

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Kazakhstan to Launch Year of Tourism in China with Grand Opening Ceremony
ASTANA—Kazakhstan is bringing government officials, artists, and famous athletes to the opening ceremony of the year of Kazakh tourism in China as it seeks to deepen its tourism ties with the world’s second-largest economy.

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Kazinform news agency reported that the opening ceremony of the year of Kazakh tourism will be…
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Kazakhstan Explores Rare Earth Metals Potential at EU Conference
ASTANA – Vice Minister of Industry and Construction Olzhas Saparbekov discussed Kazakhstan’s potential in rare metals development at the conference on critical raw materials and trade policy, organized within the Belgian presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) on March 26 in Brussels, reported Kazinform news agency.

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The youth delegation from #Kazakhstan visited #India on March 5-13 to attend the Central Asia – India Youth Forum as part of a broader 100-member youth delegation from all Central Asian countries at the invitation of the government of India.

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Kazakhstan's Green Hydrogen Ambition: Insights from Berlin Dialogue

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#Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is taking part in the session of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) as part of his working visit to #China.

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Recent Developments in Kazakhstan’s Investment Landscape
Kazakhstan has stirred a silent revolution on the global investment landscape. It has emerged as an attractive destination for foreign direct investment (FDI). According to an estimate by the Kazakh Invest national company, during the last 30 years, total FDI inflows into Kazakhstan have reached $431 billion. This amount accounts for 70% of the…
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This year’s #BFA conference, which started on March 26 in Boao, southern China’s Hainan Province, adopts the theme Asia and the World: Common Challenges, Shared Responsibilities.

The conference agenda revolves around four key pillars: the global economy, social development, international cooperation, and scientific and technological innovation.
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#Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is taking part in the session of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) as part of his working visit to #China.

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Kazakhstan’s Tourism Year Kicks Off in China with Investment Forum
ASTANA – The Year of Kazakhstan Tourism in China commenced with the Kazakh-Chinese tourism and investment forum on March 28 in Beijing, reported the Tourism and Sports Ministry’s press service.

Yermek Marzhikpayev addresses the forum. Photo credit: Ministry of Tourism and Sports/Telegram

Minister Yermek Marzhikpayev underscored the Year’s role in fortifying the friendly relations…
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Kazakh President Addresses Asia’s Key Role in Global Economy at Boao Forum
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted Asia’s leading role in new development paradigms to counterbalance escalating trade disputes and protectionist policies hindering economic growth and investor confidence worldwide at the plenary session of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) in Hainan on March 28, reported Akorda.

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Kazakhstan and Italy’s ENI Review Collaboration in Energy Sector
ASTANA – Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov and Upstream Director of the Italian company ENI Luca Vignati reviewed ongoing joint work at the Karachaganak and Kashagan fields and explored opportunities for launching new projects in renewable energy sources at a meeting on March 27, reported the Prime Minister’s press service.

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Google Launches Street View in Kazakhstan
ASTANA—The Kazakh Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation, and Aerospace Industry, in collaboration with Google, launched Street View in Kazakhstan on March 27, reported the ministry’s press service.

Presentation of Google Street View in Kazakhstan. Photo credit: gov.kz

According to Minister Bagdat Mussin, this big step forward marks a pivotal moment for the country, enhancing…
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