Kazakhstan’s “Multi-vector” Energy Policy: Diversifying Exports and Strengthening Global Partnerships

Amid the global hunt for natural resources, Kazakhstan aims to position itself as a reliable supplier of critical minerals. Although the energy-rich Central Asian nation is expected to soon become the third-largest holder of rare earth reserves in...

In Annual State of the Nation Address, Tokayev Proposes a Unicameral Parliament for Kazakhstan

On September 8, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered his annual address to the nation before the Kazakh parliament. In a wide-ranging speech, Tokayev touched on topics as varied as artificial intelligence, electric scooters, inflation,...

President of Kazakhstan Plans Visit to Uzbekistan Before …

President of Kazakhstan Plans Visit to Uzbekistan Before End of 2025 Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced that he plans to visit Russia and Uzbekistan in the coming months, aiming to complete both...

Tokayev: Kazakhstan needs a new model for managing its transport system

Tokayev proposed to create a unicameral parliament in Kazakhstan

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has put forward an initiative for a radical reform of the national parliament, proposing to study the possibility of moving from a bicameral to a unicameral system of legislative power, writes interfax.ru....

Uzbekistan to supply 900 million kWh of electricity to Kazakhstan in 2026.

The electricity volume is intended to cover expected shortages in the southern energy region of the neighboring country. From March to December 2026, Uzbekistan will supply Kazakhstan with 900 million kWh of electricity. The agreement was reached...

Net profit of Kazakhstan banks increased by 18.2% in January-July

AK&M 08 September 2025 18:27 The net profit of the banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan in January-July 2025 amounted to 1641 billion tenge, which is 18.2% more than in the corresponding period of 2024. This was reported by the Agency of the...

The capitalization of the stock market of the Republic of Kazakhstan increased by 3.7 trillion tenge on August 1

AK&M 08 September 2025 18:57 The capitalization of the stock market of the Republic of Kazakhstan as of August 1, 2025 amounted to 37.7 trillion tenge, having increased by 10.8% or 3.7 trillion tenge in July 2025, mainly due to an increase in the...

Russians Told to Travel to Poland or Kazakhstan for U.S. Visa Interviews

Russian citizens seeking U.S. visas for tourism, study or temporary work must now travel to Poland or Kazakhstan for their required interviews, the State Department said in an update released Saturday. The change is part of new rules directing...

Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan agree on electricity supply until spring 2026

Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan agree on electricity supply until spring 2026 AKIPRESS.COM - A meeting on energy cooperation was held in Cholpon-Ata on September 7, during which Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan signed a protocol on...

Kazakhstan, Ukraine FMs held phone conversation

A phone conversation was held between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu and Foreign Minister of Ukraine Andriy Sibiga, the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan published, APA reports,...

Trump Holds Call With Uzbek President, a Shouted Question About Kazakhstan Steals Headlines

On September 5, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev had a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump. But over the weekend, it was a shouted question from a Kazakh reporter as Trump departed the White House, and the headlines it sparked, that drew...

Spanish Artist Juan Saliquet Explores Urban Soul in Art Exhibition 

ALMATY — The Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain in Kazakhstan and ART FUTURE, a contemporary culture development project, opened a solo exhibition by renowned Spanish artist Juan Saliquet on Sept. 5 at Esentai Gallery in Almaty. The photograph of a...

Supreme Mufti of Kazakhstan: Islam’s Inherent Values Foster Tolerance and Justice

Editor’s Note: In the run-up to the eighth Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, scheduled for Sept. 17–18 in Astana, The Astana Times has launched a special series exploring the diversity of spiritual life in Kazakhstan. The...

“Putin Wants More Than Ukraine — Moldova, Georgia, and Kazakhstan Are Next,” Warns Former US Ambassador

Interview by Vazha Tavberidze This is Putin’s neo-imperialist war, aimed at recovering parts of the Russian Empire lost with the Soviet collapse in 1991, – warns Ambassador Steven Pifer, former US ambassador to Ukraine and one of the chief...

Tokayev announces upcoming visit of Azerbaijani President to Kazakhstan

13:14 En Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stated that preparations are underway for a visit to Astana by Azerbaijan"s President Ilham Aliyev, Olaylar informs. Tokayev made the remarks during his annual address to the nation at a joint...

Gazprom Expands Gas Collaboration with Kazakhstan, Mongolia

(MENAFN) On Friday, Russian energy giant Gazprom announced it has finalized agreements with Kazakhstan and Mongolia to deepen their gas cooperation, including plans to boost gas deliveries to Kazakhstan during 2025-2026 and to conduct a...

Kazakhstan Is More Than One Would Expect, Says Welsh Football Fan

ASTANA – When the Wales football team stepped into the Astana Arena stadium on Sept. 4 to face Kazakhstan in the 2026 World Cup qualifying match, they were backed by thousands of fans, who flew to Kazakhstan to cheer them on. But unlike the rest...

Astana Finance Days 2025 Spotlight Inflation Management and Market Growth in Kazakhstan 

ASTANA — The second day of Astana Finance Days 2025 opened with a plenary session titled The Role of Portfolio Investments in Strengthening Central Asia’s Financial Markets at the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) on Sept. 5. This...

Kazakhstan Emerges as Global Hub for Interfaith Dialogue

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s unique experience in fostering dialogue among religions and cultures is gaining global attention amid rising interethnic and interfaith conflicts, said Bulat Sarsenbayev, Ambassador and Advisor to the Chairman of the...