Kyrgyzstan: OSCE Sends Police Advisors, Astana Donates $11.6 Million

(Formalising deployment of police advisors goes along Kazakh aid deliveries)

Kazakhstan Hosts OSCE Seminar on Implementing Vienna Document 1999

(The country’s military meet colleagues to study aspects of the arrangement)

New Golden Man? Archaeological Discovery in Kazakhstan Suggests as Much

(130 gold items, thousands of plates and beads remind of Issyk treasure of 1969)

Mysterious Mangystau Awaits Tourists, both Local and Foreign

(Plans to develop tourism based on unique nature, sea and cultural heritage)

Fight against Illicit Drugs is Way to Combat Terrorism, Organized Crime

(Kazakh Interior Minister speaks on issue in Vienna, to mass media)

Government, Business Should Keep Balance to Tackle Crisis, Ensure Growth

(Astana Economic Forum encourages debate involving economic actors, academia)

Changes Introduced into Classification of Border Motorway Checkpoints

(28 out of 42 can be used by cars of any “nationality”, the rest for bilateral traffic)

Kazakhstan, UNICEF, UNFPA in Joint Study of Welfare of Women, Children

(Survey of household’s welfare to help achieve Millennium Development Goals)

Astana is Powerful Symbol of Unity, Driving Force for Economic Growth

(The city celebrates 16 years of being named capital, 12 of functioning as one)

Set Kyrgyzstan Back on Its Feet

(Kanat Saudabayev shares his views in an op-ed in the IHT on July 4)

Kazakh Metallurgy’s Role Highlighted by Events in Astana, Temirtau

(Minerals & Metallurgy Congress, 50 Years for Industry Flagship Take Place)

Applied Research is Key for Development

(By Chan Young Bang, President of KIMEP University)

High Level OSCE Conference in Astana Seeks Ways to Strengthen Tolerance

(OSCE photo contest winners announced, presented certificates in Astana)

OSCE Chairperson Welcomes Successful Conduct of Kyrgyz Referendum

(Saudabayev calls for large-scale assistance to Kyrgyzstan, talks with Otunbayeva)

New “Nazarbayev University” in Astana Sets High Goals

(Specialists to be trained in cooperation with Western universities)

President Nazarbayev Says Response to Crisis Must Be Global

(The President explains his vision of modern day crises and their solutions)

Astana Economic Forum to Discuss Ways to Sustainable Post-Crisis Growth

(Sultanov, presidential assistant, says Forum seeks new economic thinking)

Kazakh Senate Chief Speaks in Favour of Common Visions for Central Asia

(Toward Collective Decision-Making and Increased Stability in the Region)

Nazarbayev Stresses Stability in Kyrgyzstan Depends on Economic Recovery

(President promises assistance in devising an economic development programme)

Saudabayev Says in Kabul Kazakhs Want to Help Bring Peace to Afghanistan

(Anti-drug trafficking agreement signed, talks with Afghan leadership, UN, EU)

In Almaty, OSCE MPs Focus on Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan and Democracy

(Parliamentary forum proves useful as an avenue for open East-West dialogue)

Thirteen Years of Cooperation with the CTBTO

(FM outlines history of cooperation, and challenges for Test Ban Treaty)

Government Supports SMEs, Exporters by Subsidizing Banks’ Interest Rates

(State agencies, private banks agree on implementing “2020 Business Road Map”)

Kazakh OSCE Chairmanship Seeks to Internationalize Restoring Aral Sea

(International Aral Fund, OSCE Centre in Astana held roundtable in Kyzylorda)

Unity through Diversity: Kazakh Experience

(Kazakh delegation participated in a UN conference on tolerance in New York)

Astana Welcomes United Buddy Bears

(Famous exhibit opens in city centre, will stay till July)

Vino Is Back! Make No Mistake about It

(One of Astana’s best racers is back with a renewed drive for success)

Kazakh ‘Civil Alliance’ Launches “We Are One Team!” Campaign  

(Second World War veterans enjoy support and attention across the nation)

Kazakh Diplomats Consult with NGOs, Experts on OSCE Human Dimension

(Foreign Ministry’s Advisory Council on Human Dimension holds first meeting)

Kazakhstan Promotes Gender Equality within the OSCE

(The Human Dimension meeting on gender balance takes place in Vienna)

OSCE and Organization of Islamic Conference to Battle Islamophobia

(OIC Secretary General Ihsanoglu addresses OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna)

Tbilisi Seeks Wider Economic Cooperation with Astana

(Georgia’s Foreign Minister Grigol Vashadze visits Kazakhstan)

Aral Sea Recovery: North Aral Grows by Twenty Percent

(Kazakh Government is set to recover the Aral, National Geographic reported)

New Plan for Accelerated Industrialization of Kazakhstan’s Economy

(The Kazakh Government approves a program of rapid industrial development)

Kazakhstan’s Uranium Boom Coincides with Global Nuclear Renaissance

(Potential for cooperation with global players is immense and growing)

Kazakhstan’s Military Budget Grows 

(The Kazakh Army gets more funds to enhance its effectiveness)

In Kazakhstan, UN Chief Urges Global Nuclear Disarmament

(Ban Ki-moon visits former test site, praises Kazakh disarmament example)

Kazakhstan Presses on with Building Professional Army

(Spring call has started for one year mandatory service)

Air Astana Expands its Aircraft Fleet

(New Fokker 50 to serve airline’s Caspian destinations)

Newly Dedicated Reservoir to Prevent Floods in Southern Kazakhstan

(Koksarai reservoir on the Syr Daria river has reached its design capacity)

Shubat and Kumys, Kazakh National Drinks, See Revival

(Ancient nomads knew healing abilities of dairy products)

Astana Condemns Moscow Metro Attacks, Offers Condolences

(President Reaffirms Full Support for Russia in Fighting Terrorism)

CIS Countries Support Kazakh OSCE Chairmanship, Summit Proposal

(Astana says it is ready to host Armenian, Azerbaijani leaders for Karabakh talks)

Kazakhstan, U.S. Start Building High-Tech Bio Facility

(U.S. Ambassador says Obama, Nazarbayev to meet in DC on April 12)

Nuclear Medicine Develops in Kazakhstan Based on Experience, Innovations

(Special conference in Astana showcases unique equipment)

Eurasian Media Forum to Focus on OSCE, Media Responsibility

(9^th annual gathering of politicians, media experts to take place in Almaty in April)

Successful Kazakh Film Director to Work in Hollywood and Home

(Bekmambetov builds on experience in Russian, Western, and Kazakh industries)

Saudabayev’s Visit to Japan Advances Political, Economic Ties

(Visit cements strong partnership in uranium industry, promotes dialogue)

Critical Financial Mechanism Receives New Goals, Guidelines

(National Fund helped Kazakhstan weather the economic storm)

Islamic Financing Models to Be Introduced in Kazakhstan

(Al Hilal Opens Doors in Astana, Prompts Islamic Banking Development)

Ruhaniyat Party Shifts Focus to Environmental Safety, Moral Values

(Ruhaniyat Green Party introduces its “Ecology of Soul” program)

Women’s Health Gets in Focus as Nation Ponders Its Own

(Conference in Astana shows recent efforts led to decreases in mortality)

Kazakhstan Joins Bologna Process, Deepens Educational Integration

(Country pursues efforts to catch up with the global trends in education)

Government Reshuffled in Line with Industrial and Innovational Program

(New Ministries of Industry & New Technologies, Oil & Gas, Communications)

OSCE Chairperson’s Special Envoy Calls for Stronger Dialog in Tirana

(Zhigalov visits Albania, is set to visit Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Land Transport Security, Environmentally Sustainable Transport in Focus

(Issues part of the OSCE second dimension, priority for Kazakh Chairmanship)

Kazakhstan Parliament Considers Bill to Institutionalize Lobbying

(Government’s second attempt since late 1990s draws intense debates)

Kazakhstan Confirms Commitment to Nuclear Disarmament, Non-Proliferation

(Kanat Saudabayev addressed the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva)

OSCE, Council of Europe to Improve Coordination of Efforts

(Saudabayev participates in the Council of Europe-OSCE meeting in Geneva)

Kazakhstan Joins European Cultural Convention, Advances on its Path to Europe

(FM Saudabayev presents accession document to Council of Europe’s Jagland)

Kazakh Government Outlines US$40 Billion Industrial Programme

(Program of Intensified and Innovation Development for 2010-2014 approved)

Kazakhstan Looks to Become a Post-Soviet Leader in Islamic Finance

(Arab newspaper reports on positive assessment from Malaysian businessmen)

President Says More Trust Needed between Business and Government

(First session of Kazakhstan’s Business Council reveals problems and prospects)

Afghanistan Remains Key Priority for Kazakhstan’s OSCE Chairmanship

(FM Saudabayev stresses the point in a special statement)

Parliament Ratifies Convention on Protection of Children

(Move designed to strengthen the powers in protecting rights of adopted children)

Franchising Grows in Kazakhstan to Make Small Businesses Competitive

(Practice has great potential in Kazakhstan, as consumer demand grows)

Media Contest for Kazakhstan’s OSCE Chairmanship Announced

(NGOs, Foreign Ministry and OSCE Center come together for the endeavour)

China Remains Reliable and Predictable Strategic Partner for Kazakhstan

(Foreign Minister Saudabayev visits Beijing, holds talks with Chinese leaders)

OSCE Cooperates with Asian Partners in Combating Human Trafficking

(Workshop in Mongolia held under auspices of Kazakh OSCE Chairmanship)

Subsoil Use Legislation Improvements Considered in Kazakhstan

(Parliament’s Lower House approves a draft law elaborated by the government)

Direct Line with President Brings Concrete Outcomes, Authorities Report

(Over 40,000 questions answered, state bodies react on reported shortcomings)

Parliamentarians Are Important in Advancing OSCE Principles

(Chairman-in-Office addresses Parliamentary Assembly’s winter session)

Saudabayev, Lavrov Reiterate Kazakhstan-Russia Strategic Partnership

(Top Kazakh and Russian diplomats meet in Astana, advance wide-ranging ties)

Recent Amendments into Laws to Promote Values of Privacy in Kazakhstan

(Designed to prevent use of technical tools to break into private lives)

Port Aktau Seen as Critical to Kazakhstan’s Maritime Ambitions

(Expansion underway at the country’s main seaport)