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Russia Says US Is Impeding Its Participation in the G20 Summit

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Moscow is preparing for the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta on October 30–31, but sees 'alarming tendencies' in US actions: the delegation list was submitted almost two months ago, but no confirmation of logistical support has been received. Zakharova also commented on Kazakhstan's new entry rules and the incident involving a Ukrainian drone in Lithuania and Poland.

Sevara Azamova
4 min read
World

Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus met with the President of Kyrgyzstan and his Kazakh counterpart in Bishkek

On the sidelines of the 15th General Assembly of TURKPA in Bishkek, Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus held meetings with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov and Kazakh Parliament Chairman Aibek Dadebay. They discussed cooperation in the Turkic world, bilateral relations between Turkey and Kazakhstan, the Middle Corridor, and an invitation to the COP31 parliamentary meeting in Antalya.

Javlon Tursunov
1 min read
World

Case against rapper Navai in Kazakhstan dropped, artist expelled from the country

The criminal case against Russian rapper Navai (Navai Bakirov), detained on October 13 at the Kordai checkpoint on suspicion of drug smuggling, has been dropped on non-rehabilitating grounds. The police of Zhambyl Region reported that the artist committed the offense for the first time and actively expressed remorse. After the case was dropped, Navai was expelled from Kazakhstan.

Aziz Karimov
1 min read
World

Rubio and Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister discussed trade, investment and security in Samarkand

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister Murat Tleuberdi met in Samarkand on the sidelines of the ministerial meeting between the US and five Central Asian countries. The sides discussed expanding trade, economic and investment cooperation, security, preparations for the G20 summit in Miami, and a possible visit by Rubio to Kazakhstan.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
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Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan announced the preliminary start date of Ramadan 2027

The Muslim religious administrations of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan have announced preliminary dates for Ramadan 2027: the fast, as expected, will begin on February 8. According to Kazakhstan's approved calendar, Ramadan Ait will fall on March 9, Laylat al-Qadr on the night of March 5 to 6, and Kurban Ait on May 16–18. Final dates will be announced closer to the start of the month.

Otabek Yusupov
1 min read
World

OTS Countries Align Information Policy and Media Cooperation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Astana hosted the 8th meeting of media agency heads of the Organization of Turkic States countries. An OTS action plan through 2027 was approved, and the venue and dates of the 9th meeting were set. In parallel, the Astana Media Week 2026 media forum discussed AI in journalism: growth in the number of media outlets in Kazakhstan, the risks of fakes, the problem of media 'invisibility' to audiences, and the new AI law.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
World

Kazakhstan's Leader and Cambodia's PM Held Talks in Astana

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet in Astana on October 17 — the first visit of a Cambodian prime minister to Kazakhstan. The sides discussed bilateral cooperation, adopted a joint statement, and exchanged six documents on digital government, trade, culture, tourism, and sister-city ties between Astana and Phnom Penh.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
Economy

Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan Conclude Bilateral Market Access Talks Ahead of Uzbekistan's WTO Accession

On October 15, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan agreed to conclude bilateral negotiations on market access as part of Uzbekistan's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). The talks, initiated by Kazakhstan in February, lasted eight months. Azizbek Urinov, the Uzbekistan President's representative on WTO matters, stated that after domestic procedures, the signing of a preliminarily agreed protocol is expected in the coming weeks.

Dilnoza Rahimova
1 min read
Economy

EIB seeks cross-border projects in Central Asia: Kambar-Ata-1 HPP, roads and green technologies

The European Investment Bank intends to expand financing of cross-border infrastructure projects in Central Asia. EIB Vice-President Marek Mora, in an interview with Euronews during a visit to Astana, spoke about support for the Kambar-Ata-1 HPP, loans for Kazakhstan's roads and financing conditions, including environmental standards and a 'win-win' for European industry.

Nilufar Karimova
3 min read
World

76-year-old blacksmith from Kazakhstan plans to cross the USA on foot and enter the Guinness Book of Records

Sarsenbai Kotyrashov, a 76-year-old blacksmith from the Ulytau region, has walked on foot since 2022 across Kazakhstan, the Caucasus, Turkey, Mongolia, China and five European countries. In 2027 he intends to cross eight American states and hopes to enter the Guinness Book of Records, having covered more than 40,000 kilometers after the age of 75.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
World

Kazakhstan will make the QazETA electronic permit mandatory for visa-free foreigners from July 1, 2027

The Government of Kazakhstan has approved new rules for the entry, stay and exit of foreigners. The QazETA electronic permit is introduced from October 24, 2026, and becomes mandatory from July 1, 2027. The document is issued free of charge at least 72 hours before the trip and is valid for 180 days. The requirement applies to citizens of EAEU countries, visa-free states, as well as India, Iran and Turkey; a number of categories are exempt.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
World

Rapper Navai detained in Kazakhstan on suspicion of drug smuggling

Singer Navai (Navai Bakirov) was detained in Kazakhstan's Zhambyl region on suspicion of drug smuggling. He was detained on October 13 at the Korday border crossing while entering Kazakhstan; a narcotic substance was found during a search of his car. A criminal case has been opened and the suspect placed in a temporary detention facility. The Russian rapper of Azerbaijani origin had arrived in Kazakhstan for concerts; his Wednesday evening concert in Astana was canceled for 'technical reasons'.

Otabek Yusupov
1 min read
World

Laos Joins the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia

Laos signed the founding documents to join the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku on October 14, becoming the organization's 29th member. Final approval of Laos' membership is expected at the 7th CICA Summit on October 15 in Baku. CICA, founded in 1992 on Kazakhstan's initiative, unites 28 states covering about 90% of Asia's territory and population, cooperating in five dimensions: military-political, economic, humanitarian, environmental, and new challenges and threats.

Aziz Karimov
1 min read