Tag #Kazakhstan

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Kazakhstan: A Middle Power Shaping Eurasian Trade and Global Cooperation

Kazakhstan, hosting the Astana International Forum 2025 (May 29-30) with 5,000 delegates from 50+ countries, leverages its strategic Eurasian location to promote global trade and cooperation, showcasing initiatives like the Middle Corridor (4.5 million tons transported in 2024, projected to reach 10...

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Partnerships for the Goals
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Putin and Tokayev Discuss Enhanced Trade and Energy Cooperation

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev discussed furthering bilateral cooperation in trade, economics, and energy, following agreements from Putin's November 2024 Astana visit, which included a joint statement on deepening strategic partnership and attracting for...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Ex-Boxer Disarms Airport Hostage-Taker in Kazakhstan

At Almaty Airport, Kazakhstan, a 67-year-old man took a 21-year-old female security officer hostage at knifepoint, threatening to detonate a bomb; former boxer Musa Abdraim, 52, intervened, disarming the attacker, and the attacker faces up to 12 years in prison.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Kosjkin Wins 500m in Heerenveen; De Boo Takes Third

Yevgenij Kosjkin of Kazakhstan won the second 500-meter race at the World Cup in Heerenveen, Netherlands, beating Jenning de Boo who finished third; the Dutch team won bronze in the team pursuit.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Kazakhstan Tourism Booms with 15 Million Visitors in 2024

Kazakhstan's tourism sector experienced a surge in 2024, with an estimated 15 million foreign visitors drawn to its economic progress, improved infrastructure, and unique attractions, ranging from national parks to modern architecture and cultural experiences.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Aktau Plane Crash: Preliminary Report Reveals Holes, Foreign Objects

An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 crashed on December 25 near Aktau, Kazakhstan, killing 38 of 67 people aboard; a preliminary report found holes and foreign metal objects on the plane, prompting a multinational investigation.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Kazakhstan-Russia Forum Addresses Growing Financial Crime Threats

A Kazakhstan-Russia forum in Astana on March 27 focused on financial security education, with key participants including Rosfinmonitoring director Yuri Chikhanchin and Kazakhstan's financial monitoring agency head Zhanat Elimanov, addressing growing financial crimes and promoting international coope...

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Quality Education
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Kazakh Blogger Faces Prison for Satirical Post Amidst Russia Tensions

Kazakh blogger Temirlan Ensebek faces up to seven years in prison for a satirical Instagram post referencing an anti-Russian song, sparking international concern over freedom of speech and highlighting Kazakhstan's complex relationship with Russia.

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OPEC+ to Increase Oil Production in April, but Ready to Cut if Needed

OPEC+ will increase oil production in April due to rising seasonal demand; however, Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated that they are prepared to cut production if market disruptions occur. This follows a period of voluntary production cuts by eight OPEC+ members, including Russia ...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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De Boo Takes Bronze; Dutch Team Pursuit Wins Bronze

Jenning de Boo finished third in the men's 500-meter race at the Heerenveen World Cup, won by Yevgeniy Koshkin, while the Dutch team pursuit team took bronze with Jorrit Bergsma competing for the first time in six years; American rival Jordan Stolz withdrew due to illness.

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USAID's Closure in Kazakhstan Sparks Debate Over Foreign Funding and LGBTQ+ Issues

After 33 years in Kazakhstan, the USAID office in Almaty closed following a parliamentary inquiry questioning a $2 million grant to a European LGBTQ+ association. A subsequent fake video report falsely accusing USAID of funding opposition groups fueled concerns and calls for stricter regulations on ...

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Kazakhstan strengthens laws against bride kidnapping

Kazakhstan's parliament is amending laws to criminalize bride kidnapping, with penalties up to 10 years imprisonment depending on the severity and victim's age; this follows decades of activism and a presidential intervention to address the widespread practice.

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Gender Equality

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