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Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s e-commerce market hits $6.2 billion as digital trade grows sevenfold in five years
Kazakhstan's e-commerce sector has soared to 3.2 trillion tenge (around 6.2 billion U.S. dollars) in 2024, marking a sevenfold increase since 2020, according to Deputy Prime Minister Serik Jumanğarin.
11:51
Central Asia
Kazakhstan to reduce land leased to Russia at Baikonur Cosmodrome amid space industry reforms
Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov has announced a major reform initiative aimed at strengthening national sovereignty in the country’s space sector.
18:00
Kazakhstan and Russia
Kazakhstan and Russia discuss moving Soyuz-5 rocket production to Baikonur
Kazakhstan is in discussions with Russia to relocate the production of the Soyuz-5 (Irtysh) launch vehicle from Russia to the Baikonur Cosmodrome, according to Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov.
16:47
China National Offshore Oil Corporation signs exploration contract with Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s Energy Ministry, national oil and gas company KazMunayGas (KMG), and CNOOC Hong Kong Holding Limited—a subsidiary of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC Limited)—have signed a contract for hydrocarbon exploration and production under the Zhylyoi project.
14:10
KAZAKHSTAN EBRD
EBRD to support Kazakhstan's major infrastructure projects
Kazakhstan and The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will continue to work together to support transport infrastructure, green energy, small and medium-sized businesses, agriculture, and information technology in the country.
17:00
Central Asia
Kazakhstan and EBRD discuss deepening cooperation on energy transition
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Energy and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) held talks on advancing cooperation in decarbonization, renewable energy and modernization of the country’s power infrastructure.
19:00
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan to establish regional headquarters for water risk management
Kazakhstan will establish regional water risk management headquarters to address growing water challenges during the vegetation season, the government announced following a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov.
17:30
KAZAKHSTAN
EBRD President to visit Kazakhstan
Odile Renaud-Basso, President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), will visit Kazakhstan on 23–24 June 2025 for meetings with senior government officials and business leaders.
16:38
Stadler launches railcar production in Kazakhstan, presents first unit to President Tokayev
Stadler has launched the production of passenger railcars in Kazakhstan and presented the first completed unit to the country’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during his visit to the plant in Astana.
08:15
China and Kazakhstan
China and Kazakhstan sign 24 cooperation deals ahead of regional summit in Astana
China and Kazakhstan on Monday (16 June) signed 24 intergovernmental and interdepartmental agreements aimed at expanding cooperation across a broad range of sectors, setting the stage for closer bilateral ties ahead of the 2nd Central Asia–China Summit in Astana.
08:07
Historic First at MI6
Newshour| MI6 appoints first woman chief as Xi courts Central Asia
In Monday's news hour programme, our Guy Shone talked about Britain's new spy chief of Mi6, the UK’s Secret Intelligence Service, Blaise Metreweli, and about China's President Xi Jinping making a pivotal trip to Kazakhstan to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana.
10:30
Kazakhstan–Azerbaijan trade hits record high with 20% rise in 2025
Kazakhstan has emerged as Azerbaijan’s top grain supplier, as trade between the two countries surged 20% in early 2025, reaching historic highs.
09:30
China-Central Asia summit
China-Central Asia summit in Astana opens new chapter in regional cooperation
The second China-Central Asia Summit commenced today (16 June) in Kazakhstan’s capital, marking a pivotal moment in deepening political and economic ties between China and the five Central Asian states: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
14:23
Air Astana and FlyArystan flights will bypass Iranian and Iraqi airspace
The Air Astana Group informs passengers of changes to certain scheduled and charter flight routes due to the closure of Iranian and Iraqi airspace, the airline said in a statement.
14:09
EBRD Board of Directors to visit Kazakhstan
A delegation from the EBRD’s Board of Directors will visit Kazakhstan from 16 to 20 June 2025
20:08
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan and EU deepen strategic partnership with focus on trade and green initiatives
Kazakhstan and the European Union are bolstering their economic partnership, with a recent high-level meeting paving the way for expanded collaboration in trade, investment, and sustainable development.
19:58
Baikonur
Baikonur to be reimagined as a scientific and industrial tourism Hub
Kazakh Tourism National Company has introduced a draft concept to transform the historic Baikonur cosmodrome into a future-focused destination for scientific and industrial tourism. The plan aims to attract visitors year-round, beyond just the times of rocket launches.
14:27
President Tokayev meets with Speakers of Parliament of TURKPA states
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized growing Turkic unity and Kazakhstan’s commitment to integration during a meeting with TurkPA parliamentary speakers in Astana.
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Speaker of Azerbaijani Parliament Meets Uzbek Counterpart in Astana
Speaker of Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis (National Assembly) Sahiba Gafarova met with Chairman of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan, Nurdinjon Ismoilov, on the sidelines of the 14th plenary session of the Turkic Parliamentary Assembly (TURKPA) held in Astana, Kazakhstan.
21:00
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan offers oil, gas, and Uranium exports to Slovakia
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced during a press briefing with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico that Kazakhstan is prepared to export oil, gas, uranium, food, and other goods to Slovakia.
19:00
summit
Kazakhstan confirms Xi Jinping visit for Central Asia-China summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Kazakhstan next week to attend a key Central Asia-China summit, the Kazakh presidency announced on Wednesday.
15:15
Bulgaria and Kazakhstan strengthen ties through Middle Corridor
Bulgaria and Kazakhstan are joining forces to develop the Middle Corridor — a vital transport route connecting Europe and Asia — marking a new era of strategic and economic cooperation across Eurasia.
14:47
Kazakhstan offers energy and trade partnership to Slovakia
Kazakhstan is ready to boost trade with Slovakia by offering key exports like oil, gas, uranium, and food, President Tokayev said after meeting Slovak PM Fico in Astana.
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