Keywords: Kazakhstan


South Korea and Central Asian states deepen cooperation on critical minerals and energy

South Korea and five Central Asian countries have agreed to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, energy and industrial supply chains as Seoul seeks to expand economic partnerships with a resource-rich region facing growing importance in global supply networks. The agreement was reached during the......

Kazakhstan: Pro-Presidential Party Adilet Secures 71% of Votes in Legislative Elections

The recently established Adilet party, supportive of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, has secured just over 71% of the votes in the legislative elections held on Sunday in Kazakhstan, according to the electoral commission. This result is expected to further strengthen the president's grip on the country's......

Kazakhstan’s top court clears Tokayev for potential new presidential term under revised constitution

Kazakhstan’s constitutional court has ruled that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev remains eligible to seek another term in office under the country’s newly adopted constitution, potentially extending his leadership beyond the limits established under previous legal arrangements. The decision,......

Kazakhstan calls snap parliamentary election for August 23 under new constitutional reform

Kazakhstan will hold a snap parliamentary election on August 23, 2026, following a presidential decree issued by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, as the country implements a new constitutional framework reshaping its political system. The announcement marks a significant step in Tokayev’s broader......

Kazakhstan joins Trump's expanding Gaza peace council

President Donald Trump's recently announced Peace Council for Gaza is swiftly broadening its international footprint, with Hungary, Vietnam, and Kazakhstan confirming participation as dozens of countries review invitations to this body tasked with overseeing Gaza's ceasefire next phase. The......

Kazakh president to begin three-day official visit to Japan

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is set to begin a three-day official visit to Japan starting December 18, marking a new step in the strengthening of diplomatic and economic relations between the two countries. According to the Kazakh presidency, the visit will include high-level meetings with......

Kazakhstan announces intention to join Abraham accords

Kazakhstan has announced its intention to join the Abraham Accords, the diplomatic initiative launched in 2020 that enabled several Arab countries to normalize relations with Israel. The decision, made public on Thursday, was welcomed by U.S. President Donald Trump, who called it a significant......

Kazakhstan positions itself as a global interfaith mediator at Astana congress

Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev opened the eighth Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions on September 17, emphasizing the urgency of dialogue, tolerance, and collective responsibility amid escalating global crises. His address positioned Kazakhstan as a leader in “spiritual......

Global faith leaders gather in Kazakhstan to foster peace and interfaith understanding

The eighth Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions commenced today in Astana, Kazakhstan, uniting over 100 delegations from 60 countries to promote dialogue, tolerance, and cooperation among diverse religions and cultures. A global platform for interfaith harmony Chaired by Kazakhstan’s......