Biden meets five Central Asia leaders on UN sidelines President Joe Biden is turning Washington’s gaze to Central Asia – a region the West has long been accused of overlooking…
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Kazakhstan Starts Arbitration Process Over Oilfield Development Costs
by Eli Barkerby Eli BarkerParis, Brussels (29/7 – 75) Kazakhstan has started arbitration proceedings against companies developing Kashagan and Karachaganak oilfields, over US$13 billion and $3.5 billion respectively in costs deducted as part of…
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“Evidence of collusion”: report names 18 MEPs & former MEPs “connected” with activities supporting convicted fraudster Mukhtar Ablyazov
The recent ‘Qatargate’ scandal in the European Parliament, which has seen MEPs & at least one former former MEP languishing in Belgian jail cells, has re-opened another serious issue –…
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Kazakh Jockey Triumphs with Double Trophies at Qatar Prix Tournament
by Blake Brooksby Blake BrooksASTANA – Kazakh jockey Baurzhan Murzabayev won two trophies at the prestigious Qatar Prix tournament in Chantilly, France, reported Khabar 24 news agency on June 5. Murzabayev participated in six…
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UN Office Presents Kazakh-Language Book Promoting Human Rights and Values Among Children
by Eli Barkerby Eli BarkerASTANA – UN Office in Kazakhstan jointly with United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and UN Women presented the book “Shugylaly ertegiler” (shining stories) on June 6. The book tells inspiring…
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Canadian lawyer allegedly tied to major fraud case joins new NOC program office
by Cody Doyleby Cody DoyleLibya’s state-owned oil company, the National Oil Corporation (NOC), had established last month a new program office, but multiple foreign press reports claim that one of the staff running the office…
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International Monetary Fund Reaffirms Willingness to Support Kazakhstan’s Reforms and Development
by Zack Ballby Zack BallASTANA – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is willing to support Kazakhstan’s reforms and development, said the Head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission for Kazakhstan, Nicolas Blanchet, during…
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International Trading System Launches Under AIFC Jurisdiction
by Thomas Burkeby Thomas BurkeASTANA — The launch of the International Trading System (ITS) will contribute to the growth of retail investing in Kazakhstan, said Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) Governor Renat Bekturov during…
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Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Briefs International Media on Upcoming Astana International Forum
by Zack Ballby Zack BallASTANA — Deputy Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Roman Vassilenko spoke about the highlights of the forthcoming two-day Astana International Forum (AIF) and its significance for Kazakhstan’s development during a June…
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Kazakh Delegation to Attend 800th Anniversary Celebrations of Sultan Baybars in Egypt
by Zack Ballby Zack BallASTANA – A Kazakh delegation from the Atyrau Region will visit Egypt as part of the Culture Days of Kazakhstan dedicated to the 800th anniversary of Sultan Baybars, announced the Minister…