8+ hour, 42+ min ago  (587+ words) By Dana Omirgazy in Editor's Picks, International on 1 May 2026 ASTANA " The Astana Times has selected key articles from international media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week's foreign media digest highlights the country's role in nuclear non-proliferation discussions, expanding regional partnerships, growing…...

21+ hour, 53+ min ago  (141+ words) By Dana Omirgazy in International on 30 April 2026 ASTANA " Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov paid an official visit to Kazakhstan on April 30 and was received by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and held talks with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Yermek…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (245+ words) By Dana Omirgazy" in International on 30 April 2026 ASTANA " The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) Review Conference opened amid rising global tensions on April 27 at United Nations Headquarters, with Kazakhstan emphasizing practical steps to strengthen nuclear disarmament and…...

2+ day, 2+ min ago  (377+ words) By Ayana Birbayeva in Editor's Picks, International on 29 April 2026 ASTANA " Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babi" discussed expanding bilateral cooperation during talks in Astana on April 29, with the Czech leader inviting Tokayev to visit the Czech Republic. The…...

3+ day, 56+ min ago  (300+ words) By Dana Omirgazy in Business, Editor's Picks on 28 April 2026 ASTANA " Kazakhstan is preparing to adopt the large-scale digitalization strategy Digital Qazaqstan, which will define the long-term vision for artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov said at…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (168+ words) By Dana Omirgazy in Editor's Picks, International on 28 April 2026 ASTANA " Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Isaac Herzog held talks on April 27 during the Israeli president's official visit, focusing on trade, technology and regional matters. Tokayev reiterated Kazakhstan's decision to join the Abraham…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (328+ words) By Ayana Birbayeva in International on 27 April 2026 ALMATY " Kazakhstan and Qatar discussed expanding cooperation in energy, gas processing, and transport logistics, including increased transit via the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), during talks held on April 26 in Doha, Kazakhstan's Foreign…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (630+ words) By Dana Omirgazy in Editor's Picks, International on 24 April 2026 ASTANA " The Astana Times has selected key articles from international media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week's foreign media digest highlights the Regional Ecological Summit, domestic political reforms, the Middle Corridor, and…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago  (263+ words) By Dana Omirgazy in Regional Eco Summit 2026 on 24 April 2026 ASTANA " Consultations on establishing an International Water Organization under the auspices of the United Nations (UN), an initiative put forward by Kazakhstan, commenced on April 23 as part of the Regional Ecological…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (443+ words) By Feridun H. Sinirlio'lu in Editor's Picks, Opinions on 23 April 2026 I am delighted to be back in Astana this week. At the kind invitation of President Tokayev, I'm pleased to be joining leaders from across the region to discuss challenges that…...