03.04.2023, 12:05 42156
Murat Nurtleu appointed Deputy Prime Minister -Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan
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By Presidential decree, Murat Nurtleu has been appointed Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kazinform learned from the Akorda press office.
As per the same decree, Murat Nurtleu was relieved of his duties of the Chief of the President’s Executive Office.
Born in 1976 in Almaty, Murat Nurtleu is a graduate of the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University majoring in International Relations.
From 1998 to 2007, he held various positions in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan. In 2007-2011, he was Deputy Chairman, Chairman of the Senate of the Kazakh Parliament. In 2011, he returned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as Ambassador at Large. In the same year, he assumed the office of the MFA’s Asia and Africa Department Director.
From 2011-2014, Murat Nurtleu served as Minister-Counsellor of Kazakhstan’s Permanent Representative Office in Geneva, Swiss Confederation.
In 2014-2016, he was Chief of the Foreign Policy Center of the President’s Executive Office.
In March 2019, he was appointed the President’s Aide.
In January 2022, Murat Nurtleu was appointed First Deputy Chairman of the National Security Committee.
In February 2022, he was appointed Chief of the President’s Executive Office.
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09.08.2024, 19:02 15731
Central Asian countries and Japan have great potential for progressive expansion of cooperation
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On behalf of the Head of State, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov took part in the business forum of the Dialogue "Central Asia + Japan", primeminister.kz reports.
More than 450 representatives of delegations of the countries of the Central Asian region and Japan gathered at the forum. Business circles of Japan are represented by the management and managers of such large companies as Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries EMEA, Ltd., Mitsui & Co., Ltd, from the expert community took part scientific workers of branch universities and others. Prospects for strengthening economic ties and expanding cooperation, including in the field of digitalisation, transport and logistics industry, agribusiness, heavy industry sector, etc. were discussed.
Head of the Government Olzhas Bektenov in his welcoming speech outlined the key areas for increasing multilateral cooperation.
Japan is rightly considered one of the economic and technological leaders of global scale. Products of Japanese companies are renowned for their quality, reliability and innovation. The country is invariably at the forefront of progress, making an invaluable contribution to improving the quality of life of people around the world. In turn, Central Asia is a dynamically developing region with huge growth potential and all conditions for comprehensive cooperation. I believe that the countries of our region and Japan have great potential for progressive expansion of co-operation. The implementation of transnational projects with the participation of Japanese investors undoubtedly contributes to increasing the level of economic interconnectivity in the region. Today's productive negotiations are designed to bring our multifaceted partnership to a qualitatively new level," Olzhas Bektenov emphasised.
Prime Minister focused attention on the interaction between Central Asia and Japan in the transfer of advanced technologies and production of products with high added value. In this direction the possibility of creating joint innovation clusters, technology parks and incubators was noted.
A unique IT ecosystem is being created in the Central Asian region, which allows for significant modernisation of the public administration sector, fintech industry and e-commerce. In this regard, cooperation between the Central Asian countries and Japan in the introduction of artificial intelligence technologies, construction of data centres, cyber security can be fruitful for all parties, said Head of the Government Olzhas Bektenov. Japan's agricultural technologies based on AI, robotics and other advanced scientific achievements are also of interest.
Potential cooperation between the International Financial Centre of Astana and the Tokyo Stock Exchange can make a significant contribution to increasing cooperation in the financial sector and deepening interregional partnership.
Attention was paid to expanding partnerships in the development of rare earth metal deposits and the implementation of joint projects in the transport and logistics sector. The transit potential of Central Asia with access to the North, South, East and West offers great opportunities for Japanese exports and imports.
Chairman of the Management Board of NC KAZAKH INVEST JSC Yerzhan Yelekeyev, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Marubeni Corporation Fumiya Kokubu and others also spoke at the business forum.
The outcome of the business forum within the framework of the Dialogue "Central Asia + Japan" will be the signing of documents on the implementation of joint projects designed to bring the multifaceted partnership to a new level.
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09.08.2024, 16:49 41471
Central Asia’s future depends on trust-based dialogue and cooperation - President Tokayev
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Kazakhstan’s strategic course towards comprehensive strengthening of the regional partnership and raising Central Asia’s role at the global arena remains unchanged. Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said it at the VI Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia in Astana today, Kazinform News Agency learned from the Akorda press service.
At the national level, we firmly adhere to the "Successful Central Asia is Successful Kazakhstan" formula. I am confident that the future of our region depends on trust-based dialogue and cooperation of our countries, joint search for adequate answers to all internal and external challenges," said the President addressing the meeting.
Upon completion of the meeting, the President of Kazakhstan wished Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev success in his role as the next chairperson of the Consultative Meeting.
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took the floor at the event.
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09.08.2024, 13:42 41671
CA transport ministers sign memo of coop and Astana Communique
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Ahead of the VI Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia, the ministers of transport of the Central Asian region held their second meeting in Astana on Thursday, Kazinform News Agency reports.
The event brought together the ministers of transport of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The sides discussed the topical issues of cooperation in the field of transit corridors, railways and automobile transportations, as well as aviation transportation. The participants pointed out the policy of development of transport interconnectivity aimed at the building highways and railroads, opening of new and expanding the existing network of international air communication.
The event ended with signing the Astana Communique which stipulates the sides’ intentions to further strengthen the cooperation. The ministers also signed the memorandum aimed at the countries’ interaction in creation of a favorable environment for the attraction of investment, development of infrastructure, and improvement of the legal framework which regulates the activity of transport and logistics centers.
The signing of the memorandum became a logical continuation of the Agreement on Strengthening the Interconnectivity of Land Transport in Central Asia signed in 2023 in Dushanbe.
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08.08.2024, 19:01 44271
Emomali Rahmon arrives in Kazakhstan capital
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President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon will participate in the VI Consultative Meeting of Heads of State of Central Asia and the first Summit of Heads of State of the Dialogue "Central Asia + Japan". The Head of Tajikistan was met at the airport by Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, primeminister.kz reports.
To date, the countries are working to further increase trade turnover. In January-June this year, the volume of mutual trade between the two countries amounted to $575.7 million. Exports of Kazakhstani goods increased by 18.9%.
One of the strategic directions of bilateral interaction is the sphere of water relations. The energy project on construction of Rogun HPP in Tajikistan will bring multiplicative effect for the whole region of Central Asia.
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08.08.2024, 18:38 44401
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov arrives in Astana
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The President of Kyrgyzstan arrived in Astana to participate in the VI Consultative Meeting of Heads of State of Central Asia and the first Summit of Heads of State of the Dialogue "Central Asia + Japan", where issues of further development of integration processes will be discussed. At the airport Sadyr Japarov was met by the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, primeminister.kz reports.
Trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan at the end of last year increased by more than 26%. For 5 months of the current year the volume of mutual trade amounted to $614.3 mln. Export of Kazakhstani goods increased by 6.7%.
At present, at the level of governments, joint work is being carried out to fulfill the provisions of the Treaty on deepening and expanding allied relations between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, signed by the Heads of State in April this year. In particular, to increase trade-economic and transport-logistic cooperation, deepen cooperation in the water-energy sector and agriculture.
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08.08.2024, 17:55 44546
Ilham Aliyev arrives in Astana to participate in VI Consultative Meeting of Heads of State of Central Asia
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Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Astana to participate in the VI Consultative Meeting of Heads of State of Central Asia. Ilham Aliyev was met by Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov at the capital's airport, primeminister.kz reports.
Bilateral relations between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan are developing across the whole spectrum of trade-economic and cultural-humanitarian interaction. Trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan increased by 14.3% last year and amounted to $529.4 million, in January-June this year it amounted to $280.6 million.
The governments are implementing joint projects in oil and gas, transport and logistics, digital communications and space industry. Among them are projects within the Trans-Caspian international transport route, laying fiber-optic communication line and deep-water electric cable along the Caspian Sea bed. A joint Direct Investment Fund has also been established to unlock the potential of bilateral cooperation.
For reference: The Consultative Meetings of Heads of State of Central Asia have been held since 2018 and are aimed at deepening and expanding regional cooperation. Over the past five years (2018-2023), the volume of mutual trade has grown from $5.7 billion to $11 billion. Kazakhstan's trade with Central Asian countries grew by 26.8% last year, reaching the $8 billion mark.
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08.08.2024, 13:26 41841
President Tokayev calls for expanding transport cooperation in Central Asia
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The Central Asian region stands a chance to become one of the key transportation, logistics and transit hubs across the globe, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stressed in his article "The Renaissance of Central Asia: On the path towards sustainable development and prosperity" for Kazakhstanskaya Pravda daily, Kazinform News Agency reports.
Central Asia is rapidly turning into a linchpin of global transport communications. First of all, it is an ambitious China’s One Belt, One Road project, and the North-South international transport corridor that more or less involves all the countries of the region. Today our countries promote other promising projects to open new transport corridors, the article reads.
The President noted Kazakhstan and its partners actively develop the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (Middle Corridor). The cargo transportation along the Middle Corridor may increase fivefold in the mid-term. The development of Kazakhstan’s sea infrastructure, the ports of Kuryk and Aktau, open new opportunities. The volume of cargo transportation along the ports from China, Central Asia to South Caucasus, Turkiye and further to Europe is growing.
Access to the promising markets of South Asian countries and pots of the Indian Ocean may provide transportation corridors across Afghanistan. It meets the interests of the entire region. By expanding transport cooperation within Central Asia and abroad we will achieve many goals, the President said.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev prioritized improvement of transport service (increase of flights, launching of new air and rail routes, modernization of cross-border checkpoints, etc.), expansion of transit capacities and efficient use of the regional transit and logistics potential in Central Asian nations transit and transport sector cooperation.
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08.08.2024, 12:24 41996
Today we aim at strengthening our role as the Eurasian epicenter - President Tokayev on CA countries
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The vector of Central Asia’s development is the commitment to traditional values with an aspiration to modernization and advanced knowledge. This makes our region self-sufficient and influential participant of the renovating international system. This is what President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev says in his article "The Renaissance of Central Asia: On the path towards sustainable development and prosperity" for Kazakhstanskaya Pravda newspaper, Kazinform News Agency reports.
According to the President, throughout the centuries, due to their geographic location, the states and the peoples of Central Asia have assisted in mutual cultural enrichment and establishment of inter-civilizational dialogue on the continent.
They [the countries of the region - editor] have made an important contribution to the preservation of peace and mutual understanding. Today, the Central Asian region successfully performs this noble and responsible mission," says the President.
The vector of Central Asia’s development is the commitment to traditional values with an aspiration to modernization and advanced knowledge. This makes our region self-sufficient and influential participant of the renovating international system. Today we target on strengthening our role as the Eurasian epicenter of international geopolitical and geoeconomics transformations," he emphasizes.
The Head of State adds that the growing economic weight, openness to innovations and intellectual potential create opportunities for the transformation of the region into one of the drivers of the modern world order since "our countries have enough resources and potential for that."
The President expresses confidence that it is high time for positioning Central Asia both as a link between Asia and Europe, and as a separate regional actor of international relations capable of becoming a new center of global attraction.
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