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Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan Establish Green Corridor Union
The Astana Times
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July 4, 2025
ASTANA – Azerenergy, Kazakhstan Electricity Grid Operating Company (KEGOC), and National Electric Networks of Uzbekistan have jointly established a new venture, the Green Corridor Union, which will be headquartered in Baku, according to the...
Kazakh media highlights Prime Minister Bektenov’s participation in ECO Summit
AzerNews
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July 5, 2025
Kazakhstan’s leading media outlets have given extensive coverage to Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov’s visit to Khankendi for the 17th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit, underscoring the country’s active role in shaping regional...
Bank of Russia governor insists buying Bitcoin is not on its agenda
Cryptopolitan
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July 4, 2025
The Bank of Russia is not considering investments in cryptocurrencies, its governor has indicated, despite Bitcoin reserves gaining popularity with monetary authorities around the world. Russia’s main financial regulator remains opposed to using...
China’s New Regional Policy: A Challenge to the Indo-Pacific?
The Diplomat
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July 31, 2025
Typically, whenever it finds itself facing an adverse international environment, China will look to shore up ties with partner countries as well as its neighbors. So it should come as no surprise to see Beijing acting to strengthening its...
Kazakhstan to Launch Astana-Bodrum Flights This Month
The Astana Times
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July 3, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s flagship carrier Air Astana will begin operating direct flights from Astana to Bodrum (Türkiye) on July 19, the airline’s press service announced. Flights will operate twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, using modern...
Kazakhstan pledges $500 million investment in Torghundi–Herat railway project
Ariana News
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July 4, 2025
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, met on Friday with the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, where both sides discussed political, economic, and trade issues between...
Kazakhstan Railways Launches Major Passenger Transport And Infrastructure Upgrade
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, July 5. Kazakhstan Railways is implementing a large-scale program to upgrade passenger transport and railway infrastructure, Trend reports. According to the information, over the past four years, the...
Azerbaijan Bolsters Its Energy Bridge Role Between Central Asia And Europe - Political Scientist
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 31. Azerbaijan strengthens its role as an energy bridge between Central Asia and Europe, political analyst Azer Garayev told Trend . According to him, amidst the changing global energy landscape,...
Kazakh Tech Firm Introduces First Large Language Model for Eastern Armenian
The Astana Times
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July 3, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakh technology company Gen2B has launched HyGPT, the first large language model (LLM) designed for the Eastern Armenian language, reported the company’s press service on July 1. Photo credit: istockphoto.com Developed in collaboration...
Kazakhstan proposes to host the Environmental Summit
APA
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July 4, 2025
Kazakhstan proposes to host the Environmental Summit, said Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov at the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), APA's correspondent dispatched to Khankendi reports. The Kazakh Prime Minister...
Daines discusses potential Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal in Wall Street Journal op-ed
Southeast Montana News
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July 30, 2025
U.S. Senator Steve Daines has highlighted the significance of ongoing peace negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan in an opinion piece published by The Wall Street Journal. Daines described the talks as having the potential to bring stability...
Kazakhstan intends to expand trade and cargo transportation with Iran
APK Inform
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Kazakhstan plans to increase trade volumes and cargo transportation with Iran. This was reported by LS, citing the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan. According to the ministry, despite geopolitical tensions, the trade...
Kazakhstan Sees Potential In Baku-Supsa Pipeline For Oil Exports - Minister (Exclusive)
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) KHANKENDI, Azerbaijan, July 4. Kazakhstan deems the Baku-Supsa pipeline to be promising for pumping its oil, Kazakh Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov told in an interview with Trend on the sidelines of the 17th summit...
Kazakhstan launched first free legal AI assistant
Turkmenportal
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Karaganda University named after E.A. Buketov together with the IT company ItByDesign presented the first free online legal consultation service in the country LegalExpert.kz based on artificial intelligence. The system operates in real time and...
Kazakhstan, Moldova Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthen Bilateral Ties Amid Embassy Opening in Astana
The Astana Times
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July 2, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu met with his Moldovan counterpart, Mihai Popșoi, on July 1. The two ministers reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties based on the principles of...
Kazakhstan Accelerates Development of Cross-Border Trade Hubs
The Astana Times
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July 2, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is making progress in developing five major cross-border hubs aimed at boosting trade, logistics, and industrial cooperation with neighboring countries, according to updates shared at a July 1 government meeting chaired by...
Digging Deeper: Kazakhmys Barlau’s Plan for Exploration, Talent, and Afghanistan’s Geology
The Astana Times
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July 11, 2025
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has set an ambitious national goal: to bring the level of Kazakhstan’s subsoil exploration to 2.2 million square kilometers. To put that in perspective, this is larger than the entire area of Saudi Arabia....
Kazakhstan Considers “Green” Tax on Plastic Packaging
Times of Central Asia
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July 4, 2025
Azhar Sagandykova, a deputy in Kazakhstan’s Mazhilis, has proposed introducing a “green” tax on non-environmentally friendly packaging. She announced the initiative during the IX Eurasian Business Forum Green Energy & Waste Recycling Forum...
Kazakhstan Spotlights Bustling Potential Of Caspian Sea Ports
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) KHANKENDI, Azerbaijan, July 4. Kazakhstan actively develops the potential of ports in the Caspian Sea, the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov said during the 17th summit of the Economic Cooperation...
News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Foreign Policy, Supercomputer and More
The Astana Times
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July 11, 2025
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest covers Kazakhstan’s foreign policy, the launch of a new supercomputer, human rights and more. Astana. Photo credit:...