UN Women, Kazakhstan call for stronger coop within Central Asia to promote gender equality

The countries of Central Asia have convened a regional expert meeting on 13 November in Almaty to adopt a joint Action Plan to accelerate progress on gender equality targets across all Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the region. Organized by UN Women and the Kazakh Foreign Ministry the meeting aimed to knit together governments, the UN, the civil society, the private sector and other stakeholders to mobilize all available resources for the achievement of gender equality commitments made under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Strategy2050.kz informs with reference to UN Women Kazakhstan’s press service.

13 November, 2019 18:04

US-Kazakhstan Congressional Caucus founded in Washington

An official reception celebrating the establishment of the U.S.-Kazakhstan Congressional Caucus has taken place today on Capitol Hill, the Kazakh Foreign Affairs Ministry informs.

13 November, 2019 17:27

Kazakhstan, Turkey sign memorandum to develop railway transport

The Kazakh-Turkish business forum taking place in Istanbul (Turkey) has seen the signing of a memorandum of cooperation between Kazakhstan Temir Zholy Express (a subsidiary of Kazakhstan Temir Zholy) and Pasifik Eurasia Lojistik Dış Ticaret A.Ş, aimed to develop transportation through the South Corridor via Kazakhstan, the Kazakh railway company’s press service informs.

13 November, 2019 14:08

Kazakh-Belgian political consultations took place in Brussels

The Kazakh-Belgian political consultations held on 11 November 2019 saw Kazakhstan and Belgium express their intention to strengthen comprehensive political cooperation with a focus on economic diplomacy and interaction within international platforms, the Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s press service informs.

13 November, 2019 13:17

Eastern Kazakhstan establishes cooperation with Germany

Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Kazakhstan — Tilo Klinner paid a visit to Eastern Kazakhstan to discuss the region’s potential and establish economic cooperation, Strategy2050.kz informs referring to Eastern Kazakhstan’s info centre.

13 November, 2019 12:04

Kazakh Prime Minister met with Head of IMF Mission in Kazakhstan Mark Horton

Prime Minister Askar Mamin held a meeting with experts of the International Monetary Fund led by the Head of the mission for Kazakhstan Mark Horton, primeminister.kz informs.

13 November, 2019 11:04

Kazakhstan ranks 16th in the world in terms of gold reserves

At the end of October 2019 Kazakhstan's international reserves amounted to $29.5B, 1.6% up compared to the same period last year ($29B), and by 2.5% more than in September. This figure ​​has also become the highest since the beginning of 2019, Strategy2050.kz informs with reference to Finprom.kz.

13 November, 2019 09:59