Kazakhstan and Mongolia are Committed to Expand Investment Cooperation
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Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu held a meeting with Sairan Kadyruly, Non-Staff Advisor for Investments to the Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia, press service of the Kazakh MFA reports.
During the talks, the parties discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade and economic relations, investment, cultural and humanitarian spheres.
Minister Nurtleu emphasized that Mongolia is one of Kazakhstan’s key partners in Asia and noted the close ties between the two countries, which continue to develop in a spirit of friendship.
Particular attention was paid to the implementation of joint projects in areas such as agriculture, logistics, energy, and education.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the interlocutors reaffirmed their mutual commitment to further promoting and expanding bilateral cooperation.
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Tokayev meets with Executive Director of Green Climate Fund Mafalda Duarte
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President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting with Mafalda Duarte, Executive Director of the Green Climate Fund on Friday, Kazinform News Agency has learnt from the Akorda press service.
During the meeting, focused on cooperation prospects between Kazakhstan and the Green Climate Fund, Kazakh leader Tokayev stressed that Kazakhstan attaches particular attention to the environmental protection, especially by conserving and increasing forested areas as well as through rational use of natural resources.
Kazakhstan is set to host the Regional Climate Summit next year, which will serve as a platform to find collective solutions to pressing issues, including climate change adaptation, food and water security.
climate issues. In particular, she commended the country’s national climate change adaptation action plan developed jointly with the Green Climate Fund and UNDP, which incorporates a comprehensive disaster management system as well as an early warning system.
The meeting also highlighted the importance of taking care of nature and promoting environmental culture among the society.
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Science - Education - Industry: Kazakh Delegation Led by Serik Zhumangarin Visits Science City in Novosibirsk Region (Russia)
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Following the President’s directive at the March National Kurultai to explore the development of science cities in Kazakhstan based on thorough analysis and planning, a Kazakh delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin visited the Novosibirsk Region. The region is home to Russia’s largest scientific, educational, and innovation center, formed around the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (SB RAS), primeminister.kz reports.
The delegation included senior officials from the ministries of industry and construction, digital development, innovation and aerospace, science and higher education, the Institute for Economic Research under the Ministry of National Economy, as well as business representatives.
The SB RAS is the largest regional division of the Russian Academy of Sciences, with a strong focus on applied research and national-level problem-solving. As noted by SB RAS Chairman Valentin Parmon, the ecosystem operates through integrated stages: science generates knowledge, which is then introduced into education and applied in production.
The Novosibirsk Scientific Center includes three science campuses, 53 research institutes under SB RAS, Novosibirsk State University, the Academpark technology park, the MedBioTechnoPark, and the science city of Koltsovo, among other key facilities within the regional innovation cluster. Koltsovo, officially designated as a science city in 2003, is now one of the largest biotechnology hubs in Russia. It is home to the State Research Center for Virology and Biotechnology "Vector", known for developing vaccines against Ebola, Hepatitis A, and COVID-19. More than 30 small innovative companies operate within the cluster.
During the working meeting attended by Novosibirsk Region Governor Andrey Travnikov, SB RAS Chairman Valentin Parmon, scientists, and business leaders, participants presented the technological and innovation strengths of the local ecosystem, structured according to the Lavrentyev Triangle: "science - education - industry".
Governor Andrey Travnikov emphasized that the creation of science-focused zones - such as science cities, academic campuses, and nuclear towns - has proven successful in the past and remains a valuable model in the 21st century. He expressed hope that their experience would be useful and help Kazakhstan build its own scientific and technological capacity.
Economic indicators were also presented during the meeting: the total revenue of Academpark residents nearly doubled from 31.8 billion rubles in 2021 to 60.5 billion rubles in 2024. Tax contributions rose from 2.9 billion rubles in 2021 to 6.7 billion rubles in 2024.
We are focused on the development of SMEs and place great importance on building technology centers. According to our estimates, 253 Academpark residents contribute about 1.5 % to the gross regional product of Novosibirsk Region. For comparison, the entire agricultural sector contributes around 5 %," Dmitry Verkhovod, CEO of Technopark of the Novosibirsk Academic Campus said.
The Kazakh delegation also visited the construction site of the Siberian Circular Photon Source (SKIF) - the first 4+ generation synchrotron radiation source in Russia. The launch is scheduled for the end of 2025. It is among the world’s most advanced scientific installations, comparable to European and South American counterparts.
Following the visit, Serik Zhumangarin expressed his gratitude to the SB RAS and the administration of Novosibirsk Region for the opportunity to study their experience in building a science and innovation cluster. The two sides agreed to establish expert exchanges for a deeper understanding of the science city model and to assess its potential application in Kazakhstan.
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Kazakhstan-German Business Council meeting held in Astana
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The 16th meeting of the Kazakhstan-German Business Council took place in Astana with the participation of First Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Roman Sklyar. The event brought together representatives of key ministries, leadership of Baiterek National Managing Holding, and leading members of the Kazakhstan business community. The main focus of the meeting was the current state and future prospects of bilateral economic cooperation, primeminister.kz reports.
Our platform is in high demand and has proven to be very effective. Meetings like this allow both sides to align their agendas, identify pressing issues, and discuss concrete plans to deepen cooperation between the business communities of our two countries. It is encouraging to see the circle of participants continuously expanding and the agenda becoming increasingly practical," Roman Sklyar stated in his opening remarks.
Rustam Karagoishin, Chairman of the Board of Baiterek Holding, highlighted that Kazakh-German relations play a key role in strengthening economic and political ties between Central Asia and Europe.
Germany, as one of the world’s leading economies, is Kazakhstan’s largest trading partner among EU countries. At the same time, Kazakhstan ranks among Germany’s top 50 external trade partners, holding 43rd position in 2024. In addition, Kazakhstan is considered a key partner for Germany in Central Asia, accounting for 83 % of Germany’s total trade with the region," Rustam Karagoishin said.
Cooperation between Kazakhstan and Germany continues to develop on a solid investment foundation. Successful projects include the construction of a solar power park, cement and machinery plants, the launch of a geological exploration laboratory, and other industrial facilities with the participation of companies such as Linde, Heidelberg Materials, CLAAS, Horsch, WIKA, and Zollmann.
Kazakhstan views Germany as a strategic partner in achieving its national priorities, particularly in sectors with high added value and opportunities for technological cooperation. These include manufacturing, infrastructure, logistics, metallurgy, chemical industry, and the agro-industrial complex.
Partnership with Germany is especially relevant in developing high-tech and sustainable solutions aimed at energy modernization, digital transformation, and innovation in industrial production. In this context, Baiterek Holding, acting as an institutional bridge, stands ready to offer joint financing tools - from co-investment to guarantee mechanisms - for the implementation of such projects. These intersections of economic interest and strategic priorities create scalable and long-term opportunities for partnership with Germany.
Several agreements were signed during the meeting to support industrial cooperation, technological partnerships, and joint investment initiatives. These included a cooperation agreement between Zhezkazganredmet and German company DAR Metall AG, a term sheet between the Development Bank of Kazakhstan and KfW Development Bank, as well as memorandums of understanding between Baiterek Holding and KfW Development Bank, and between Kazakhstan Petrochemical Industries Inc. and IMI zimmermann & jansen technologies gmbh.
Michael Harms, Managing Director of the German Eastern Business Association, noted that the stability and predictability of Kazakhstan’s business environment, along with its commitment to structural reforms and technological partnerships, make the country one of Germany’s key partners in Central Asia.
German companies see great potential in cooperation with Kazakhstan and are ready to expand their presence in priority sectors - from raw materials processing to high-tech engineering," he emphasized.
The Business Council included panel sessions focused on deepening economic ties between Kazakhstan and Germany and exploring financing mechanisms for joint projects. German experts included Per Brodersen, Director General of the German Agribusiness Alliance, and representatives of financial institutions such as KfW Banking Group, KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, ODDO BHF SE, AKA Bank, and others.
On the Kazakh side, speakers included Vice Minister of Industry and Construction Olzhas Saparbekov, Chairman of the Union of Mechanical Engineers of Kazakhstan Meiram Pshembayev, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Federal Republic of Germany Nurlan Onzhanov, and others.
In conclusion, participants expressed confidence that the outcomes of the discussions would contribute to further development of mutually beneficial cooperation.
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President Tokayev arrives at Vаrkert Bazar pavilion for informal OTS summit in Budapest
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President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has arrived at the Vаrkert Bazar pavilion in Budapest, Hungary, to attend the informal summit of the Organization of Turkic States, Akorda reports.
Kazakh President Tokayev was welcomed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
Earlier it was reported that President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orbán had held talks.
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Trump says call with Putin 'went very well,' Russia open to ceasefire and wants to trade with U.S.
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US President Donald Trump said Monday that a highly anticipated telephone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin "went very well," and that Moscow and Kyiv are slated to "immediately" begin negotiations over a ceasefire, Anadolu Agency reports.
Trump described his two hour call with Putin as "excellent," saying Moscow wants to conduct "largescale" trade with the US after the war ends. He described the potential for commercial relations between the US and Russia as "unlimited," adding that Ukraine "can be a great beneficiary on Trade, in the process of rebuilding its Country."
Russia and Ukraine will immediately start negotiations toward a Ceasefire and, more importantly, an END to the War. The conditions for that will be negotiated between the two parties, as it can only be, because they know details of a negotiation that nobody else would be aware of," Trump said in a social media post.
The Vatican, as represented by the Pope, has stated that it would be very interested in hosting the negotiations. Let the process begin!" he added.
Trump said he briefed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, French President Emmanuel Macron and other European officials of the details of his conversation with Putin shortly after it concluded.
Earlier, speaking at a press briefing in Sochi, Russia, Putin described the conversation with Trump as "frank and substantive," saying the US leader acknowledged what he described as Russia's commitment to a peaceful resolution of the crisis in Ukraine.
The US president expressed his position on the ceasefire and, for his part, also noted that Russia supports a peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian crisis, we just need to determine the most effective ways to move towards peace," he said.
A truce with Ukraine, Putin said, is possible once relevant agreements are reached, and both Russia and Ukraine must find compromises that are mutually acceptable.
We have agreed with the US president that Russia will propose and is ready to work with the Ukrainian side on a memorandum on a possible future peace treaty, defining a number of positions such as the principles of settlement, the timing of a possible peace agreement, including a possible ceasefire for a certain time if certain agreements are reached," he said.
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UNESCO representative hands over Betashar ritual inscription certificate to Kazakh State Counselor
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UNESCO Almaty Regional Office Director Amir Piric presented a certificate of inclusion of the Betashar traditional ritual in the UNESCO World Heritage List to Kazakh State Counselor Erlan Karin, Kazinform News Agency reports.
A regular meeting of the Kazakh National Commission for UNESCO and ISESCO on Friday welcomed the decision to add the Betashar, a Kazakh traditional wedding ritual, to the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, taken late last year.
The meeting also highlighted the need to step up work to add Kazakhstan’s archival and historical and documentary materials to the UNESCO Memory of the World Register. It was noted that the script for the genealogy of Kazakh Khans was inscribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World Register in April this year.
The participants of the meeting also discussed the preparation for the upcoming events, including the celebration of the 100th birth anniversary of Nurgisa Tlendiyev at the UNESCO headquarters and the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
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