Kazakhstan’s GDP grew 4.4% in 2024, driven by a 5.1% rise in non-oil sectors and a 10.2% surge in processed exports.
Kazakhstan’s export of processed goods grew by 10.2% to $23.3 billion between January and November 2024, thanks to measures supporting local producers and promoting advanced processing, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov said during a meeting with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on 17 December, as reported by Akorda.
At the same time, imports fell by 3.3%, while investments in fixed assets rose by 3.1%, with the most significant growth seen in non-oil industries.
Overall, the country’s GDP grew by 4.4% during this period. The non-oil sector was the main driver of this year’s economic growth, expanding by 5.1%.
Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Türkiye, Iran, China, and Turkmenistan have reached a key agreement on unified rail transport tariffs, marking a strategic step toward enhancing cargo flows along the China–Europe corridor through Central Asia and the Middle East.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held high-level talks in Astana, reaffirming their commitment to deepening strategic cooperation through a package of new agreements worth $5 billion.
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived in Kazakhstan for an official visit, paving the way for stronger bilateral relations.
Kazakhstan and Pakistan signed a series of trade and transit agreements during a high-level business forum in Karachi, paving the way for expanded commercial cooperation and long-term logistics development between the two countries.
Kazakhstan’s Senate has approved a key agreement with the UAE to develop a 1 GW wind power station in the Zhambyl region, with plans to enhance renewable energy production and storage capacity. The project will create thousands of jobs and attract significant investments.
The excitement of Eurovision 2025 continues, with the following countries securing a spot in the Grand Final on Saturday, May 17
The U.S. has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghanistan, potentially leading to the deportation of over 9,000 Afghans currently residing in the country, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled a new cabinet aimed at renewing relations with the United States and implementing new policies.
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the lifting of long-standing sanctions on Syria, marking an unexpected shift in Washington’s Middle East policy.
A recent Pakistan-India clash is reshaping global views on Chinese weapons, as Pakistan’s reported use of J-10C jets and PL-15 missiles boosts China’s arms credibility and raises concerns in regions like Taiwan.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war in Gaza will not stop until Hamas is destroyed, following the release of US-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander.
For the first time in history, an American has been chosen to lead the Catholic Church, as Cardinal Robert Prevost is named pope.
A Rafale fighter jet operated by the Indian Air Force has reportedly been shot down for the first time in combat, according to sources cited by CNN, marking a significant and symbolic development in the ongoing escalation between India and Pakistan.
Pope Leo XIV made a surprise visit to the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Genazzano. AnewZ covered the event, with journalist Maria Rodriguez Abalde on-site. She witnessed the occasion firsthand and documented key moments. More images and footage will be available soon.
Azerbaijan’s Space Agency delegation, Azercosmos, is attending SATExpo Middle East 2025, a leading event focused on satellite technology and the expanding space economy.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni discussed opportunities for peace in the Ukraine-Russia war, as well as bilateral relations and regional developments during a phone call.
Uzbekistan and China will implement a mutual visa-free travel regime beginning June 1, following the completion of all required internal procedures on both sides, the Uzbek Foreign Ministry announced.
Russia’s Rosatom has launched the production of key reactor equipment for Uzbekistan’s first small modular nuclear power plant, marking a major milestone in the bilateral energy project, Rosatom announced.
Armenian alcohol producers rallied outside the Georgian Embassy in Yerevan, demanding answers over prolonged border delays they say are blocking exports to Russia and causing major financial losses.
The excitement of Eurovision 2025 continues, with the following countries securing a spot in the Grand Final on Saturday, May 17
The U.S. has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghanistan, potentially leading to the deportation of over 9,000 Afghans currently residing in the country, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled a new cabinet aimed at renewing relations with the United States and implementing new policies.
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the lifting of long-standing sanctions on Syria, marking an unexpected shift in Washington’s Middle East policy.
A recent Pakistan-India clash is reshaping global views on Chinese weapons, as Pakistan’s reported use of J-10C jets and PL-15 missiles boosts China’s arms credibility and raises concerns in regions like Taiwan.
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