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WEB2 days ago · Kazakh Monetary Policy Committee Projects Base Rate Reduction to 11.9% by 2025. ASTANA – Members of the National Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) estimate the base rate to be 11.9% in 2025 and 10% in 2026, according to the National Bank’s forecasts on the trajectory of the base rate for 2024-2026 released on Sept. 9.
Kazakhstan’s Peace Initiatives Celebrated on International Peace Day
WEB4 hours ago · ASTANA – International Peace Day is celebrated annually on Sept. 21. The Astana Times spoke with political analysts to reflect on Kazakhstan’s peace initiatives and diplomatic efforts in peacemaking over the years ahead of the participation of Kazakhstan’s delegation at the United Nations General Assembly. Kazakhstan’s international ...
Central Asian States Committed to Deepen Inter-Parliamentary Ties
WEB1 day ago · Central Asian States Committed to Deepen Inter-Parliamentary Ties. By Dana Omirgazy in Central Asia on 19 September 2024. ASTANA—The Second Central Asian Inter-Parliamentary Forum on Sept. 12-13 in Khiva reaffirmed the countries’ commitment to strengthening inter-parliamentary ties and developing new formats of cooperation to address shared ...
International Fund for Saving Aral Sea Approves Work Plan for …
WEB20 hours ago · ASTANA – The International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) approved the work plan for the period of Kazakhstan’s chairmanship in 2024-2026 during the Sept. 18 meeting of the IFAS board, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. The dried-up Aral Sea. Photo credit: kazaral.org. Click to see the map in full size.
Almaty Schools Launch Green Project to Promote Environmental …
WEB2 hours ago · By Aibarshyn Akhmetkali in Nation on 20 September 2024. ASTANA — Almaty launched the Green School environmental project among educational institutions. The project aims to raise schoolchildren’s environmental awareness and popularize the separate collection of solid domestic waste. It will run from Sept. 19 to Dec. 10.
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WEBTokayev Calls for Deepened Economic Relations Between Central Asia and Germany. By Dana Omirgazy/Aida Haidar in Editor’s Picks, International on 17 September 2024 in 17:21. ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the growing mutual interest and ambition to strengthen regional strategic relationships during the meeting of the heads of state of Central Asia and...
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WEBSep 10, 2024 · World Nomad Games Athletes Plant Trees in Astana. By Saniya Sakenova on 12 September 2024. ASTANA – Togyzkumalak competition participants from the Kyrgyz Republic, Hungary, Germany, Bangladesh, Argentina, and other countries planted 50 spruce and pine seedlings along Turan Avenue in Astana as part of the Taza Kazakhstan eco-campaign on Sept. 11.
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WEB3 days ago · By Dana Omirgazy on 7 September 2024. Kazakhstan Enhances Cooperation with International Labor Organization. By Saniya Sakenova on 6 September 2024. Energy Week Central Asia and Caspian 2024 Shapes Region’s Green Future. By Aiman Nakispekova on 5 September 2024. Kazakh Capital to Host Astana Think Tank Forum in October, Focus on Middle Powers.
Kazakhstan Set to Return Astana as Name of Its Capital
WEBSep 16, 2022 · NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s capital is set to soon be renamed back from Nur-Sultan to Astana after the Parliament endorsed the draft law on constitutional amendments required to rename the capital on Sept. 16. The document now awaits President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s discretion. The city lights at night. Photo credit: hdrshooter.com.
Astana Marks 25 Years, Young City with Rich History and …
WEBJul 6, 2023 · This year marks the 25th anniversary of the international presentation of Astana that took place in 1998. Baiterek monument has long been one of the symbols of Astana. Photo credit: shutterstock.com. It is a milestone for the city, which is renowned for rapid growth, distinct architecture and for being a dialogue platform that put Astana on the ...