1. Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev attended the G20 summit in Hangzhou, China where he reiterated his proposal to establish a single global organization to promote worldwide development.
2. Nazarbayev and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to strengthen economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and China, signing several documents to increase cooperation.
3. The Kazakh Foreign Ministry held its third annual contest on foreign media coverage of Kazakhstan, awarding journalists from various countries and regions for their articles highlighting Kazakhstan.
The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly held its 15th winter meeting in Vienna, Austria to discuss the refugee crisis and situation in Ukraine. Kazakh Senate Chairman Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed the assembly, urging implementation of the Minsk agreements to solve the Ukraine crisis and cooperation to combat threats like terrorism. He invited members to a May conference in Astana on religions against terrorism and updated the group on Kazakhstan's reforms under the Plan of the Nation, including upcoming early parliamentary elections monitored by OSCE observers.
This document provides a summary of news from Kazakhstan, including:
1) President Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan and President Putin of Russia met in Astana to discuss bilateral cooperation and attended the Kazakhstan-Russia Interregional Cooperation Forum, where over 1,300 representatives from both countries discussed expanding trade.
2) Kazakh Foreign Minister Erlan Idrissov attended several EU-related meetings and conferences in Brussels to discuss Kazakhstan's cooperation with the EU on issues like trade, investment, and regional security in Central Asia.
3) The document profiles Kazakh freestyle wrestler Akzhurek Tanatarov and his athletic career, including winning bronze at the 2012 London Olympics.
Nazarbayev Discusses Business, Global Security in Japan Visit; Nazarbayev Meets Korean President, Business Leaders in Seoul; Pianist Jania Aubakirova Says Success Comes from Hard Work
The document summarizes President Nazarbayev's remarks at the 25th summit of the Commonwealth of Independent States in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. He emphasized that the CIS remains an important platform for cooperation and its experience is useful for other integration organizations. He noted that member states must coordinate their economic and transportation policies to improve project efficiency. The document also summarizes Kazakhstan's foreign minister's participation in meetings at the UN General Assembly in New York, including bilateral meetings. It discusses Kazakhstan's priorities as an upcoming member of the UN Security Council. Finally, it provides an overview of the work being done by Kazakhstan's National Center for Biotechnology, focusing on developing innovative technologies.
Czech Republic FM Meets with President, Officials in Astana; Serbian PM’s Visit to Astana Consolidates Progress in Relations; New Ministry Will Protect Religious Freedom, Secular Gov’t
The heads of state of the Eurasian Economic Union member states met to discuss expanding cooperation with partner organizations and countries. President Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan proposed designating 2016 as the year to deepen economic relations between the EAEU and third countries. The EAEU seeks to become more integrated into the global economic system. An international conference in Astana on "Religions Against Terrorism" aimed to discuss the role of religious leaders in countering terrorism and promoting peace. Participants stressed the need to address the root causes of terrorism. A meeting of Kazakhstan's Foreign Investors Council discussed the potential for the new Astana International Financial Centre to become a regional financial hub. An aviation inspector interviewed discussed overcoming challenges as a female
The document summarizes key events from Kazakhstan, including:
1) President Nursultan Nazarbayev addressed over 1,500 participants at the 24th session of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan dedicated to the 25th anniversary of independence, emphasizing unity among ethnicities.
2) Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir made his first official visit to Kazakhstan to meet with President Nazarbayev and Foreign Minister Idrissov, discussing expanding bilateral cooperation.
3) Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel García-Margallo visited Kazakhstan to discuss trade, the environment, and business ties, signing agreements to strengthen cooperation.
1) President Nazarbayev met with government officials and the organizing committee for the 2017 Winter Universiade in Almaty to discuss preparations. He emphasized completing sports facilities on time and within budget, and using them after to benefit the public.
2) The Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan said that the UN adopting Kazakhstan's proposal for a universal declaration for a nuclear-weapons-free world was an important step, but that not all countries support it yet. More work is needed to convince nuclear powers to disarm over time.
3) Preparations are underway for Kazakhstan's parliamentary elections on March 20, with international observers monitoring and six parties registered to participate.
The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly held its 15th winter meeting in Vienna, Austria to discuss the refugee crisis and situation in Ukraine. Kazakh Senate Chairman Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed the assembly, urging implementation of the Minsk agreements to solve the Ukraine crisis and cooperation to combat threats like terrorism. He invited members to a May conference in Astana on religions against terrorism and updated the group on Kazakhstan's reforms under the Plan of the Nation, including upcoming early parliamentary elections monitored by OSCE observers.
This document provides a summary of news from Kazakhstan, including:
1) President Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan and President Putin of Russia met in Astana to discuss bilateral cooperation and attended the Kazakhstan-Russia Interregional Cooperation Forum, where over 1,300 representatives from both countries discussed expanding trade.
2) Kazakh Foreign Minister Erlan Idrissov attended several EU-related meetings and conferences in Brussels to discuss Kazakhstan's cooperation with the EU on issues like trade, investment, and regional security in Central Asia.
3) The document profiles Kazakh freestyle wrestler Akzhurek Tanatarov and his athletic career, including winning bronze at the 2012 London Olympics.
Nazarbayev Discusses Business, Global Security in Japan Visit; Nazarbayev Meets Korean President, Business Leaders in Seoul; Pianist Jania Aubakirova Says Success Comes from Hard Work
The document summarizes President Nazarbayev's remarks at the 25th summit of the Commonwealth of Independent States in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. He emphasized that the CIS remains an important platform for cooperation and its experience is useful for other integration organizations. He noted that member states must coordinate their economic and transportation policies to improve project efficiency. The document also summarizes Kazakhstan's foreign minister's participation in meetings at the UN General Assembly in New York, including bilateral meetings. It discusses Kazakhstan's priorities as an upcoming member of the UN Security Council. Finally, it provides an overview of the work being done by Kazakhstan's National Center for Biotechnology, focusing on developing innovative technologies.
Czech Republic FM Meets with President, Officials in Astana; Serbian PM’s Visit to Astana Consolidates Progress in Relations; New Ministry Will Protect Religious Freedom, Secular Gov’t
The heads of state of the Eurasian Economic Union member states met to discuss expanding cooperation with partner organizations and countries. President Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan proposed designating 2016 as the year to deepen economic relations between the EAEU and third countries. The EAEU seeks to become more integrated into the global economic system. An international conference in Astana on "Religions Against Terrorism" aimed to discuss the role of religious leaders in countering terrorism and promoting peace. Participants stressed the need to address the root causes of terrorism. A meeting of Kazakhstan's Foreign Investors Council discussed the potential for the new Astana International Financial Centre to become a regional financial hub. An aviation inspector interviewed discussed overcoming challenges as a female
The document summarizes key events from Kazakhstan, including:
1) President Nursultan Nazarbayev addressed over 1,500 participants at the 24th session of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan dedicated to the 25th anniversary of independence, emphasizing unity among ethnicities.
2) Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir made his first official visit to Kazakhstan to meet with President Nazarbayev and Foreign Minister Idrissov, discussing expanding bilateral cooperation.
3) Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel García-Margallo visited Kazakhstan to discuss trade, the environment, and business ties, signing agreements to strengthen cooperation.
1) President Nazarbayev met with government officials and the organizing committee for the 2017 Winter Universiade in Almaty to discuss preparations. He emphasized completing sports facilities on time and within budget, and using them after to benefit the public.
2) The Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan said that the UN adopting Kazakhstan's proposal for a universal declaration for a nuclear-weapons-free world was an important step, but that not all countries support it yet. More work is needed to convince nuclear powers to disarm over time.
3) Preparations are underway for Kazakhstan's parliamentary elections on March 20, with international observers monitoring and six parties registered to participate.
This document discusses the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the interdependent relationship between China and Pakistan. It provides background on the long-standing diplomatic relationship and increasing economic cooperation between the two countries. In 2013, China and Pakistan agreed to the CPEC project, worth $46 billion, to improve infrastructure and energy projects in Pakistan. The CPEC connects China's Xinjiang region to Pakistan's Gwadar port and is seen as extending China's Belt and Road Initiative in the region. Scholars argue the CPEC strengthens China and Pakistan's political and economic ties and benefits both countries through increased trade and regional influence. However, others note potential issues such as costs to
Comparative Analysis of Regional Economic Processes in Central Asiaijtsrd
This article examines regional economic cooperation processes within Central Asia and current trends of regional cooperation among Central Asian countries. Besides, Author analyzed that role of regional and international organization as well as some countries role in developing regional economic cooperation by comparison. Khamdamov Mirzoumid "Comparative Analysis of Regional Economic Processes in Central Asia" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-1 , December 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd38181.pdf Paper URL : https://www.ijtsrd.com/economics/international-economics/38181/comparative-analysis-of-regional-economic-processes-in-central-asia/khamdamov-mirzoumid
The document discusses Kazakh-Chinese relations and EXPO 2017 in Astana, Kazakhstan. It summarizes that the Kazakh and Chinese presidents met in Astana to discuss economic cooperation and the 25th anniversary of relations. They signed several cooperation agreements. The Kazakh president noted the potential for success in coordinating Kazakhstan's development plans with China's One Belt, One Road initiative. It also summarizes that EXPO 2017 in Astana focuses on renewable energy and aims to drive Kazakhstan's economic development while introducing the country to the world. Astana is prepared to welcome millions of visitors to EXPO 2017 and ensure their safety and enjoyment.
70th Anniversary of Russia-India Relations: New Horizons of Privileged Partne...Russian Council
In 2017, Russia and India celebrate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Over the years, the two states have steadily developed mutually beneficial ties. Their cooperation has achieved the level of special and privileged strategic partnership. Regular contacts between the two leaders have become an established practice. On June 1–2, 2017, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi is visiting Russia. On May 30, 2017, President of Russia Vladimir Putin’s article “Russia and India: 70 years together” was published in the Times of India. In the article the Russian President stated that the enormous potential of cooperation between the two great powers will be further explored for the benefit of the peoples of India and Russia and the international community in general.
However, in order to make full use of the collaboration potential, ties between Russia and India should be taken to a qualitatively new level. Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) have drafted a joint report in order to open up a new discussion on the prospects of Russia-India relations and the steps required to develop them further. The authors express hope that ideas and recommendations expressed in the paper will provide the necessary expert support for state level contacts and will be helpful in foreign policy decision-making by the two governments.
Development of Russian–Chinese Trade, Economic, Financial and Cross-Border Re...Russian Council
This Working Paper was prepared as part of a research project concerning the development of strategic partnership and constructive cooperation between Russia and China carried out by the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC).
The authors present the results of a comprehensive review of Russian–Chinese trade, economic, financial and cross-border relations, analyse the impact of strengthening bilateral cooperation between the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China on the prospects of a “partnership for modernization”, and offer some recommendations in the area of bilateral relations and the development of Eastern Siberia and the Russian Far East.
Strategic Planning of Russia–China Relations in Cross-Border and Inter-Region...Russian Council
In order to increase the predictability of Russia–China relations and ensure their progressive and consistent development, it is necessary to convert the high level of mutual political trust into steady and stable work of institutions responsible for international cooperation. For this purpose, it would be advisable to focus on determining the algorithms and mechanisms of strategic planning of Russia–China relations, which could help the parties identify mutually acceptable frameworks and boundaries of strategic partnership not transforming into a military and political alliance.
This report presents the results of analytical monitoring performed by leading Russian and Chinese experts on the key processes in Russian-Chinese relations in 2013–2014. They analyzed the strategic format of interaction between the two countries in the international arena and their relations in the fields of trade, investment (interbank), energy (hydrocarbons), transport, educational, scientific, and cultural areas. They considered the available resources and possibilities of enhancing the Russian-Chinese strategic partnership, as well as the difficulties and challenges they face in the modern day. The experts elaborate their conclusions, recommendations, and development scenarios for bilateral relations in future.
Prospects for Russian-Chinese Cooperation in Central Asia. RIAC ReportRussian Council
The Working Paper is prepared by the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) as part of the “Russia’s Interests in Central Asia” project. The goal of the publication is to outline the possibilities of cooperation between Russia and China in Central Asia by analyzing the interests of the two countries in relation to the interests of the Central Asian states themselves. The Paper also discusses risks and security challenges which are on the rise in the region and may impede the implementation of economic development projects such as the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) and the Chinese Silk Road Economic Belt (SREB) initiative.
The Working Paper covers the economic interests and presence of Russia and China in the region, and compares their resources for ensuring security. Special attention is paid to the possible cooperation between the two powers in tying together the EEU and the SREB. The authors suggest several promising formats and areas which are in the best interests of both Russia and China, and, first and foremost, in the best interests of the Central Asian states themselves.
Economic Ties of Georgia with Central Asian Countries and Future Cooperation ...ijtsrd
This document analyzes the economic relationships between Georgia and Central Asian countries in terms of trade, tourism, foreign direct investment, and remittances. It finds that trade between Georgia and countries like Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan has increased in recent years. Georgia exports products like mineral water, nuts, spirits, and automobiles to Central Asia and imports oil, gas, metals and agriculture. Tourism from Central Asia, led by Kazakhstan, has also grown significantly in recent years. Foreign direct investment has mainly come from Kazakhstan, which has invested in sectors like construction, transportation, real estate and finance. The document discusses opportunities for further strengthening economic cooperation between Georgia and Central Asia.
1) The document discusses several topics related to Pakistan including the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), regional security dynamics, sacred art and architecture, and national action plans.
2) It provides details on CPEC including its significance, concerns about debt and impact on the economy, and opportunities it may provide for improved infrastructure, trade, and cultural exchange.
3) One article discusses how artists and calligraphists have expressed their devotion to Allah through buildings, art, and calligraphy using Arabic letters from Allah's name.
Possibilities of a Strategic Relationship Between Russia and Saudi ArabiaRussian Council
Russia’s foreign policy in the Middle East is a multidimensional endeavour, which calls for something akin to strategic relations to be built with inf uential regional actors. Pursuing a partnership with Saudi Arabia
is a comprehensive task for the Russian Federation.
Saudi Arabia is a leading country in the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) and, like Russia, it is a serious player on the global oil market. Changes in the region and around the world, as well as the declaration by Saudi Arabia in April 2016 of its socioeconomic transformation in the “Vision for Saudi Arabia until the year 2030” open up new opportunities for the two countries.
The document summarizes election results in Kazakhstan and discussions between government officials. It reports that:
1) Kazakhstan's ruling Nur Otan party won 82.15% of votes in recent parliamentary elections, with three parties surpassing the 7% threshold to gain seats. International observers deemed the process efficient with some democratic progress.
2) The Kazakh foreign minister discussed Kazakhstan's bid for a UN Security Council seat and role in resolving tensions between Russia and Turkey. He also defended recent economic policies regarding currency fluctuations and banking oversight.
3) A Chinese government report listed Kazakhstan as one of the top five countries for Chinese investment last year as part of China's One Belt, One Road initiative. Officials from both countries emphasized
Russia's interests in the context of Asia-Pacific region security and develop...Russian Council
The report contains main conclusions and recommendations made upon the outcomes of the First Asia-Pacific Forum held on November 28-29, 2011 by Russian International Affairs Council jointly with Russian APEC Studies Center.
This report presents the results of analysis of the state of Russia–China relations in 2016 and the first quarter of 2017. Leading Russian and Chinese experts study major Russia’s and China’s interests and prospects for cooperation on the international arena, key areas and ways of expanding trade, economy and investment ties between the two states, assess the dynamics of militarytechnical collaboration and priorities of cooperation in culture, science, education and mass media between the two states, and set forth recommendations for promoting Russia – China interaction.
Particular attention is given to multilateral collaboration in Eurasia.
Theses on Russia’s Foreign Policy and Global Positioning (2017–2024)Russian Council
This document provides theses on Russia's foreign policy and global positioning from 2017-2024. It summarizes that the modern world is at a crossroads with intensifying rivalry between major powers. It is in Russia's interest to help ensure conflicts are mitigated through globalization. Russia remains an important global power but also faces challenges like economic backwardness. The document outlines 5 tasks for Russia, including improving relations in the post-Soviet space, developing non-Western partnerships, seeking compromises with the West, reinforcing global governance, and linking foreign policy to domestic development. It argues Russia should avoid isolationism or retreat and instead create conditions for qualitative development at home and abroad.
Defining Dialogue: How to Manage Russia-UK Security RelationsRussian Council
At present, Russian-British relations are in deep crisis.
Will countries be able to restore a regular and systematic dialogue at the highest level?
What are the prospects for cooperation between Russia and Britain in the sphere of security, combating international terrorism and countering extremism, including in the Greater Middle East?
What mechanisms need to be worked out to strengthen confidence-building measures, prevent radicalization and develop cooperation in the fight against cybercrime.
These and other issues related to the past, present and future of Russian-British security relations are discussed in the joint report of the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and the Royal United Services Institute for Defense and Security Studies (RUSI).
Future projections and policy recommendationsJ-Ahmedi
The document discusses future projections and policy recommendations for the region following the US drawdown from Afghanistan. It predicts that regional instability could spread from Afghanistan to Pakistan if political tensions grow along ethnic or religious lines. An unstable Pakistan could further destabilize Afghanistan. It recommends that the US engage in trilateral counter-terrorism cooperation with India, Pakistan, and China while also continuing to support the Afghan peace process and encouraging economic development through projects like the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Strengthening relationships and cooperation between regional powers could help address security challenges in a sustainable manner.
After 9/11 attacks, relations between Russia and Pakistan improved significantly as Pakistan joined the international coalition against terrorism and denounced the Taliban government. Especially after 9/11, both countries were compelled to revisit their foreign policies. More recently, Russia has expressed interest in projects in Pakistan such as the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline and developing the Thar coal project, and Russia's participation in CPEC could boost China-Russia-Pakistan cooperation.
Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev reshuffled the government, appointing a new Prime Minister and moving some officials to new roles. He also outlined budget changes and economic priorities. Nazarbayev then traveled to Uzbekistan to pay his respects to the late Uzbek President Islam Karimov at his burial site, meeting with Karimov's family and Uzbekistan's acting President. Kazakhstan and Korea also agreed to cooperate on sharing road construction expertise.
The mining and metallurgy sector is one of the most competitive and dynamically developing industries of Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan has abundant natural resources with almost 100 elements discovered and 60 being actively recovered. Metallurgy occupies over 35 percent of the processing industry volume. The numbers are impressive - Kazakhstan possesses 30% of the world’s chrome ore deposits, 25% of manganese ores, 10% of iron ores.
This document discusses the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the interdependent relationship between China and Pakistan. It provides background on the long-standing diplomatic relationship and increasing economic cooperation between the two countries. In 2013, China and Pakistan agreed to the CPEC project, worth $46 billion, to improve infrastructure and energy projects in Pakistan. The CPEC connects China's Xinjiang region to Pakistan's Gwadar port and is seen as extending China's Belt and Road Initiative in the region. Scholars argue the CPEC strengthens China and Pakistan's political and economic ties and benefits both countries through increased trade and regional influence. However, others note potential issues such as costs to
Comparative Analysis of Regional Economic Processes in Central Asiaijtsrd
This article examines regional economic cooperation processes within Central Asia and current trends of regional cooperation among Central Asian countries. Besides, Author analyzed that role of regional and international organization as well as some countries role in developing regional economic cooperation by comparison. Khamdamov Mirzoumid "Comparative Analysis of Regional Economic Processes in Central Asia" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-1 , December 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd38181.pdf Paper URL : https://www.ijtsrd.com/economics/international-economics/38181/comparative-analysis-of-regional-economic-processes-in-central-asia/khamdamov-mirzoumid
The document discusses Kazakh-Chinese relations and EXPO 2017 in Astana, Kazakhstan. It summarizes that the Kazakh and Chinese presidents met in Astana to discuss economic cooperation and the 25th anniversary of relations. They signed several cooperation agreements. The Kazakh president noted the potential for success in coordinating Kazakhstan's development plans with China's One Belt, One Road initiative. It also summarizes that EXPO 2017 in Astana focuses on renewable energy and aims to drive Kazakhstan's economic development while introducing the country to the world. Astana is prepared to welcome millions of visitors to EXPO 2017 and ensure their safety and enjoyment.
70th Anniversary of Russia-India Relations: New Horizons of Privileged Partne...Russian Council
In 2017, Russia and India celebrate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Over the years, the two states have steadily developed mutually beneficial ties. Their cooperation has achieved the level of special and privileged strategic partnership. Regular contacts between the two leaders have become an established practice. On June 1–2, 2017, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi is visiting Russia. On May 30, 2017, President of Russia Vladimir Putin’s article “Russia and India: 70 years together” was published in the Times of India. In the article the Russian President stated that the enormous potential of cooperation between the two great powers will be further explored for the benefit of the peoples of India and Russia and the international community in general.
However, in order to make full use of the collaboration potential, ties between Russia and India should be taken to a qualitatively new level. Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) have drafted a joint report in order to open up a new discussion on the prospects of Russia-India relations and the steps required to develop them further. The authors express hope that ideas and recommendations expressed in the paper will provide the necessary expert support for state level contacts and will be helpful in foreign policy decision-making by the two governments.
Development of Russian–Chinese Trade, Economic, Financial and Cross-Border Re...Russian Council
This Working Paper was prepared as part of a research project concerning the development of strategic partnership and constructive cooperation between Russia and China carried out by the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC).
The authors present the results of a comprehensive review of Russian–Chinese trade, economic, financial and cross-border relations, analyse the impact of strengthening bilateral cooperation between the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China on the prospects of a “partnership for modernization”, and offer some recommendations in the area of bilateral relations and the development of Eastern Siberia and the Russian Far East.
Strategic Planning of Russia–China Relations in Cross-Border and Inter-Region...Russian Council
In order to increase the predictability of Russia–China relations and ensure their progressive and consistent development, it is necessary to convert the high level of mutual political trust into steady and stable work of institutions responsible for international cooperation. For this purpose, it would be advisable to focus on determining the algorithms and mechanisms of strategic planning of Russia–China relations, which could help the parties identify mutually acceptable frameworks and boundaries of strategic partnership not transforming into a military and political alliance.
This report presents the results of analytical monitoring performed by leading Russian and Chinese experts on the key processes in Russian-Chinese relations in 2013–2014. They analyzed the strategic format of interaction between the two countries in the international arena and their relations in the fields of trade, investment (interbank), energy (hydrocarbons), transport, educational, scientific, and cultural areas. They considered the available resources and possibilities of enhancing the Russian-Chinese strategic partnership, as well as the difficulties and challenges they face in the modern day. The experts elaborate their conclusions, recommendations, and development scenarios for bilateral relations in future.
Prospects for Russian-Chinese Cooperation in Central Asia. RIAC ReportRussian Council
The Working Paper is prepared by the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) as part of the “Russia’s Interests in Central Asia” project. The goal of the publication is to outline the possibilities of cooperation between Russia and China in Central Asia by analyzing the interests of the two countries in relation to the interests of the Central Asian states themselves. The Paper also discusses risks and security challenges which are on the rise in the region and may impede the implementation of economic development projects such as the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) and the Chinese Silk Road Economic Belt (SREB) initiative.
The Working Paper covers the economic interests and presence of Russia and China in the region, and compares their resources for ensuring security. Special attention is paid to the possible cooperation between the two powers in tying together the EEU and the SREB. The authors suggest several promising formats and areas which are in the best interests of both Russia and China, and, first and foremost, in the best interests of the Central Asian states themselves.
Economic Ties of Georgia with Central Asian Countries and Future Cooperation ...ijtsrd
This document analyzes the economic relationships between Georgia and Central Asian countries in terms of trade, tourism, foreign direct investment, and remittances. It finds that trade between Georgia and countries like Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan has increased in recent years. Georgia exports products like mineral water, nuts, spirits, and automobiles to Central Asia and imports oil, gas, metals and agriculture. Tourism from Central Asia, led by Kazakhstan, has also grown significantly in recent years. Foreign direct investment has mainly come from Kazakhstan, which has invested in sectors like construction, transportation, real estate and finance. The document discusses opportunities for further strengthening economic cooperation between Georgia and Central Asia.
1) The document discusses several topics related to Pakistan including the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), regional security dynamics, sacred art and architecture, and national action plans.
2) It provides details on CPEC including its significance, concerns about debt and impact on the economy, and opportunities it may provide for improved infrastructure, trade, and cultural exchange.
3) One article discusses how artists and calligraphists have expressed their devotion to Allah through buildings, art, and calligraphy using Arabic letters from Allah's name.
Possibilities of a Strategic Relationship Between Russia and Saudi ArabiaRussian Council
Russia’s foreign policy in the Middle East is a multidimensional endeavour, which calls for something akin to strategic relations to be built with inf uential regional actors. Pursuing a partnership with Saudi Arabia
is a comprehensive task for the Russian Federation.
Saudi Arabia is a leading country in the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) and, like Russia, it is a serious player on the global oil market. Changes in the region and around the world, as well as the declaration by Saudi Arabia in April 2016 of its socioeconomic transformation in the “Vision for Saudi Arabia until the year 2030” open up new opportunities for the two countries.
The document summarizes election results in Kazakhstan and discussions between government officials. It reports that:
1) Kazakhstan's ruling Nur Otan party won 82.15% of votes in recent parliamentary elections, with three parties surpassing the 7% threshold to gain seats. International observers deemed the process efficient with some democratic progress.
2) The Kazakh foreign minister discussed Kazakhstan's bid for a UN Security Council seat and role in resolving tensions between Russia and Turkey. He also defended recent economic policies regarding currency fluctuations and banking oversight.
3) A Chinese government report listed Kazakhstan as one of the top five countries for Chinese investment last year as part of China's One Belt, One Road initiative. Officials from both countries emphasized
Russia's interests in the context of Asia-Pacific region security and develop...Russian Council
The report contains main conclusions and recommendations made upon the outcomes of the First Asia-Pacific Forum held on November 28-29, 2011 by Russian International Affairs Council jointly with Russian APEC Studies Center.
This report presents the results of analysis of the state of Russia–China relations in 2016 and the first quarter of 2017. Leading Russian and Chinese experts study major Russia’s and China’s interests and prospects for cooperation on the international arena, key areas and ways of expanding trade, economy and investment ties between the two states, assess the dynamics of militarytechnical collaboration and priorities of cooperation in culture, science, education and mass media between the two states, and set forth recommendations for promoting Russia – China interaction.
Particular attention is given to multilateral collaboration in Eurasia.
Theses on Russia’s Foreign Policy and Global Positioning (2017–2024)Russian Council
This document provides theses on Russia's foreign policy and global positioning from 2017-2024. It summarizes that the modern world is at a crossroads with intensifying rivalry between major powers. It is in Russia's interest to help ensure conflicts are mitigated through globalization. Russia remains an important global power but also faces challenges like economic backwardness. The document outlines 5 tasks for Russia, including improving relations in the post-Soviet space, developing non-Western partnerships, seeking compromises with the West, reinforcing global governance, and linking foreign policy to domestic development. It argues Russia should avoid isolationism or retreat and instead create conditions for qualitative development at home and abroad.
Defining Dialogue: How to Manage Russia-UK Security RelationsRussian Council
At present, Russian-British relations are in deep crisis.
Will countries be able to restore a regular and systematic dialogue at the highest level?
What are the prospects for cooperation between Russia and Britain in the sphere of security, combating international terrorism and countering extremism, including in the Greater Middle East?
What mechanisms need to be worked out to strengthen confidence-building measures, prevent radicalization and develop cooperation in the fight against cybercrime.
These and other issues related to the past, present and future of Russian-British security relations are discussed in the joint report of the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and the Royal United Services Institute for Defense and Security Studies (RUSI).
Future projections and policy recommendationsJ-Ahmedi
The document discusses future projections and policy recommendations for the region following the US drawdown from Afghanistan. It predicts that regional instability could spread from Afghanistan to Pakistan if political tensions grow along ethnic or religious lines. An unstable Pakistan could further destabilize Afghanistan. It recommends that the US engage in trilateral counter-terrorism cooperation with India, Pakistan, and China while also continuing to support the Afghan peace process and encouraging economic development through projects like the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Strengthening relationships and cooperation between regional powers could help address security challenges in a sustainable manner.
After 9/11 attacks, relations between Russia and Pakistan improved significantly as Pakistan joined the international coalition against terrorism and denounced the Taliban government. Especially after 9/11, both countries were compelled to revisit their foreign policies. More recently, Russia has expressed interest in projects in Pakistan such as the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline and developing the Thar coal project, and Russia's participation in CPEC could boost China-Russia-Pakistan cooperation.
Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev reshuffled the government, appointing a new Prime Minister and moving some officials to new roles. He also outlined budget changes and economic priorities. Nazarbayev then traveled to Uzbekistan to pay his respects to the late Uzbek President Islam Karimov at his burial site, meeting with Karimov's family and Uzbekistan's acting President. Kazakhstan and Korea also agreed to cooperate on sharing road construction expertise.
The mining and metallurgy sector is one of the most competitive and dynamically developing industries of Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan has abundant natural resources with almost 100 elements discovered and 60 being actively recovered. Metallurgy occupies over 35 percent of the processing industry volume. The numbers are impressive - Kazakhstan possesses 30% of the world’s chrome ore deposits, 25% of manganese ores, 10% of iron ores.
Kazakhstan offers attractive investment opportunities and incentives for agriculture and food manufacturing. It has over 210 million hectares of agricultural land and food production accounts for over 7% of GDP. Major foreign companies like Danone, Lotte, and Lactalis have invested over $1.3 billion in the sector in recent years, attracted by opportunities in Kazakhstan's growing market as well as incentives like tax breaks, preferential land access, and exemptions on hiring foreign labor in special economic zones. The government aims to further develop the agriculture and food industries as important sectors of the economy.
Kazakhstan aims to increase its role as a transit country between Asia and Europe by 2020. It plans to increase transit freight traffic through Kazakhstan to 35.7 million tons by developing its transport infrastructure across all modes of transport, including modernizing 17,000 km of railways and 19,000 km of roads. Key projects include the Western Europe-Western China railway, several new rail lines, and the new 65.5 km Big Almaty Ring Road public-private partnership. The goal is for Kazakhstan's share of EU-China transport to increase to 5% by 2020 and 10% by 2030.
This document provides an overview of the 4th Annual Kazakhstan - United States Convention held on December 6, 2016 in Washington D.C. The convention focused on celebrating the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Kazakhstan and the United States and discussed ways to strengthen their strategic partnership. The opening session featured remarks from government officials from both countries. Several panel sessions were held on topics such as the history and future of Kazakhstan-US relations, opportunities for innovation and economic growth through partnership, and a luncheon focused on Kazakhstan's Astana EXPO 2017. A business roundtable also discussed investment opportunities in Kazakhstan.
The document discusses a summer school project for students from Nazarbayev Intellectual School and Zhansugorov University about EXPO 2017 in Astana, Kazakhstan and future sustainable energy. It provides 3 objectives: 1) generate excitement for EXPO 2017's theme of future energy, 2) explore Kazakhstan's potential for solar, wind and hydroelectric energy, and 3) discuss ideas for student projects and careers in sustainable energy. It then summarizes information about EXPO 2017, Kazakhstan's renewable energy resources like solar, wind and hydroelectric potential, and ideas for student projects related to future energy technologies.
A new era is about to start in Kazakhstan. Faced with external economic pressures and reduced oil revenues, the country’s leadership has launched two major initiatives designed to stimulate the economy – Plan for a Nation and Bright Path. Invest in Kazakhstan 2016 drills under the surface of the reforms to find out what opportunities they present for investors.
1) Kazakhstan's national futsal team won the bronze medal at the 2016 European Futsal Championship in their debut appearance at the tournament. They defeated the host nation Serbia 5-2 in the third place match.
2) Kazakhstan began the tournament with a loss but upset reigning champions Italy in the quarterfinals. They then lost to powerhouse Spain in the semifinals.
3) In the bronze medal match, Kazakhstan took a 1-0 lead late in the first half and dominated the second half, scoring four more goals to secure their nation's first ever European futsal medal.
This week, the APK - an institution of Kazakhstan's democracy, held a session dedicated to Kazakhstan's Independence, and both the Saudi and Spanish Foreign Ministers held separate visits to Astana for the first time.
1) The document summarizes President Nazarbayev's remarks at the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington D.C., where he called for global denuclearization and highlighted Kazakhstan's efforts to eliminate nuclear weapons.
2) It also outlines President Nazarbayev's meeting with Cuban President Castro in Cuba, where they discussed expanding bilateral cooperation and international issues like Kazakhstan's candidacy for the UN Security Council.
3) Officials from Kazakhstan and Cuba discussed potential oil supplies from Kazakhstan to Cuba and exchanging expertise in healthcare and renewable energy.
4) A conference in Riga urged greater cooperation between the EU and Central Asia to better implement the EU's new global strategy in the region.
The document discusses discussions that took place at the 13th Eurasian Media Forum in Astana, Kazakhstan. International politicians, economists, journalists and others from over 50 countries discussed global economics and social developments. Speakers noted Kazakhstan's example of different nationalities living in harmony and called for open discussion of world problems. President Nazarbayev's reforms in Kazakhstan to diversify the economy beyond commodities were also discussed. The Kazakh President met with the President of Uzbekistan to discuss bilateral cooperation on trade, energy, transport and other issues. Finally, Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister wrote an article calling for engagement instead of isolation to solve global problems, and the EXPO 2017 commissioner is seeking participation from Asia-Pacific countries in the upcoming Astana
The document discusses several topics:
1) The Eurasian Media Forum in Astana saw over 400 delegates from 50+ countries discuss global economics and social issues. International politicians, economists, and journalists were among the 30 speakers.
2) At a meeting in Tashkent, Kazakh and Uzbek presidents Nazarbayev and Karimov discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, transport, and culture between their countries.
3) The EXPO 2017 commissioner is promoting participation from Asia-Pacific countries in the upcoming Astana expo focused on future energy, signing memoranda with Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia.
Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev addressed experts at the second Astana Club, urging new approaches to global issues. He emphasized the need for cooperation between organizations like the EAEU, EU, SCO, and Silk Road projects to create an integrated Eurasian economic space. Nazarbayev also outlined Kazakhstan's role in making Central Asia a bridge for cooperation between East and West. Prime Minister Bakytzhan Sagintayev instructed agencies to fully prepare for the 2017 Winter Universiade in Almaty, noting over 2,000 athletes from 57 countries are expected to participate. Finnair airline also announced it will offer direct flights between Helsinki and Astana in time for Expo 2017 in Astana.
The issue covers the recent Islamic Food Security Organisation Assembly meeting in Astana, Foreign Minister’s participation in CICA Meeting where he presented Kazakhstan President’s Peace Initiatives, and touristic Southern Kazakhstan that meets early spring weather this year.
In Focus part of the issue, as usual, contains news related to the foreign policy priorities of Kazakhstan highlighting its nonproliferation efforts, attracting investments and preparing for EXPO 2017 Astana.
The Third Annual Kazakhstan-United States Convention will take place in Washington, DC on December 8, 2015. Distinguished members of the U.S. Congress, representatives of Kazakh government, and business leaders will speak at the Convention. The Convention sponsors are recognized for their generosity and support.
G-Global is a non-commercial organization founded in 2013 with headquarters in Astana, Kazakhstan. It was established to unite global communities and promote projects for development, peace, and progress. G-Global's activities include organizing international forums and conferences, running an online platform for expert discussions, and developing recommendations on global issues. Notable supporters include Nobel Prize winners who have endorsed G-Global's goal of providing a new forum for global cooperation beyond the G8/G20.
Second International Conference “Russia and China: Taking on a New Quality of...Russian Council
On May 30-31, 2016 Russian International Affairs Council held the Second International Conference titled “Russia and China: Taking on a New Quality of Bilateral Relations”. Senior officials, academics, experts on various aspects of bilateral relations, as well as representatives of businesses and media from both Russia and China took part in the Conference. The plenary and expert sessions of the Conference discussed priority areas of Russia–China bilateral and multilateral cooperation. Particular attention was given to coordinating Russia and China’s efforts channeled into developing global governance institutions and ensuring security in Northeast Asia, to the prospects for interaction within the Russia – India – China triangle, to the issues of infrastructure and economic cooperation in Eurasia, to the impact both internal and external factors have on the quality and volume of the Russia-China trade, to the prospects for implementing bilateral projects in education and culture, in the media sphere, and to the joint search for solutions to the current environmental problems.
The BRICS leaders met on the margins of the 2016 G20 summit in Hangzhou, China. They discussed global economic issues and agreed that BRICS countries must continue working to support strong, sustainable global growth. The leaders also stressed the importance of strengthening BRICS cooperation in areas like trade, investment, and sustainable development. They pledged support for China's G20 presidency and looked forward to further advancing the BRICS agenda under India's upcoming chairmanship.
The document summarizes the key discussions and events from the ICCA Congress in Shanghai, including:
- ICCA's membership is becoming more Asian as the industry's power base shifts east, with China being the fastest growing national membership.
- Record attendance was seen in Shanghai, the largest congress outside of Europe, reflecting Asia's growing importance.
- Financial reserves topped €1 million for the first time after a higher than expected surplus, and membership grew to 943 members.
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Narendra Modi secured a landmark victory in the recent Indian general election, becoming Prime Minister and bringing an end to coalition politics in India. As PM, Modi has proven himself a skilled diplomat, making his first overseas visits to neighboring countries to strengthen regional ties. He has also embarked on a busy schedule of meetings with global leaders from Japan, China, Australia, the US and others to expand India's international role. Modi aims to make India a key player on the world stage and combat challenges like terrorism through increased global cooperation.
The OECD has increased its involvement with the Eurasia countries over the last decade, building on a long history of work with them.
The OECD's work there supports sustainable and inclusive growth in the region, promoting structural reforms and capacity building, and facilitating policy dialogue.
The OECD will continue to support reform in the region, while further strengthening its relations with individual countries there.
The document summarizes the main events of the 1st and 2nd days of the III Astana Economic Forum held in July 2010 in Astana, Kazakhstan. The first day included a ceremonial opening, plenary sessions, business summits on energy and industrialists/entrepreneurs, an innovative congress, and an official dinner. The second day consisted of panel sessions on post-crisis economic and social development, innovative congress sessions, and a closing ceremony. Various international speakers discussed topics like sustainable economic growth, national innovative systems, public-private partnerships, and management development. The goal was to facilitate cooperation and address challenges related to innovation and economic recovery in a post-crisis period.
Indo Africa Times, a weekly newspaper has its key intend to create extensive awareness amongst people about Africa and India concerning different sectors like economy, politics, culture, fashion, sports and many more. It is our sincere endeavor to bridge the information gap between Africa and India by endowing our readers with updated and latest developments occurring in both the countries.
- The article discusses three main topics:
1) The Philippines sending more skilled professionals to work in Qatar and other GCC countries in 2015, including engineers, nurses, and construction workers.
2) Qatar's foreign minister stating that Hamas leader Khalid Mishal remains welcome in Qatar and rumors of him leaving are false. Qatar strongly supports the Palestinian cause.
3) Venezuela's foreign minister praising Qatar for its hospitality during her country's president's visit, and both countries agreeing to enhance cooperation in various fields like energy.
Russian–Chinese Dialogue: The 2016 Model: Report No. 25/2016Russian Council
This report presents the results of analysis of the state of Russia–China relations in 2015 and the first quarter of 2016.
Leading experts from Russia and China study key foreign policy interests of the two countries, their trade and economic bilateral relations, including investment, transport and energy projects. Special attention is given to security in Eurasia and the role of multilateral institutions in guaranteeing security, the alignment of the Eurasian Economic Union and the Silk Road Economic Belt projects, as well as Russia–China scientific, educational and cultural cooperation.
The content of the annual joint report is aimed at improving the effectiveness of the main areas of bilateral cooperation between Russia and China and bringing the opinions of the expert and academic community to the political leadership of the two countries.
The inaugural 'Bangladesh Investment Summit' was held in London to explore trade and investment opportunities in Bangladesh for European investors. Over 300 investors and executives attended the summit, which was sponsored by Standard Chartered Bank Bangladesh. Speakers discussed Bangladesh's economic progress and encouraged investors to contribute to the country's growth story. The summit aimed to raise interest among financial decision makers to join in developing opportunities in Bangladesh.
Aktobe region in Kazakhstan has significant mineral resources, including 55% of the country's nickel reserves, 40% of titanium reserves, and 34% of phosphate reserves. It has a favorable geographic location at the intersection of transportation routes. The economy is focused on mining, metal processing, chemicals, food, and agriculture including livestock. The region aims to strengthen competitiveness by promoting exports and utilizing its transportation infrastructure and access to markets in Russia, Central Asia, China, and Europe.
The Aktobe region is an investment-attractive one due to the unique combination of an advantageous economic-geographical position, huge industrial potential as well as the provision of transport and communication systems.
The 2017 Investment Policy of Kazakhstan is well structured to attract foreign investors and multinational corporations seeking to contribute to balanced economic and GDP growth for Kazakhstan.
Kazakh culture is rich with traditions and customs that have been passed down through generations. As a nomadic people, Kazakhs developed a culture centered around their pastoral lifestyle with traditions including felt making, horse riding and eagle hunting. Today, Kazakh culture continues to evolve while maintaining important historical aspects of music, cuisine, crafts and spirituality.
The Almaty region presents tremendous opportunities for foreign investors. This investors' guide presents the conditions that make the Almaty region a powerhouse of economic activity in Kazakhstan and Eurasia.
Kazakhstan continues to climb each year in important measures of the conditions favorable to foreign investment, human capital, and doing business in Kazakhstan.
This document outlines sponsorship opportunities and benefits for the Astana Expo 2017 being held in Astana, Kazakhstan. There are four sponsorship categories ranging from Global Sponsor for 8 million euros to Friends for 175,000 euros. Partnership benefits include use of the Expo logo in marketing, event space at the Expo site, VIP access and benefits, online and digital marketing exposure, and pre-Expo promotional activities. The Expo aims to attract over 5 million visitors from Kazakhstan and abroad.
Foreign investors are presented with many projects in the areas of beef and prepared meats, wood production, agricultural greenhouses, and tourism centers.
KazNex Invest, Kazakhstan foreign investment attraction agency, has published a 2016 Investor Guide. Investors will find actionable information about incentives, tax regimes, special economic zones, priority sectors and regional government.
Since gaining independence from the former Soviet Union, Kazakhstan has worked to build a peaceable and prosperous society. In doing so, Kazakhstan has continued to improve the human rights and rule of law conditions for Kazakhs. Kazakhstan's progress in these areas was recognized by the United Nations which elected Kazakhstan to the UN Human Rights Council in 2012. As a fledgling democracy, Kazakhstan continues to show improvement in the living conditions of its citizens.
The Astana International Finance Center is to be modeled after the international financial centre in Dubai. International judges will use English law as the basis for judicial rulings and arbitration.
The document describes 10 investment projects in mining, manufacturing and oil industries located in the Aktobe region of Kazakhstan. The projects involve production of steel, iron ore concentrate, nickel-cobalt concentrate, ferronickel, copper cathode, titanium-zirconium ores, chrome ore, enriched kaolin and involve building new facilities or expanding existing ones. Total investments in the projects range from $30 million to $1.2 billion and they will create new production facilities and jobs in the Aktobe region of Kazakhstan.
Vicinity Jobs’ data includes more than three million 2023 OJPs and thousands of skills. Most skills appear in less than 0.02% of job postings, so most postings rely on a small subset of commonly used terms, like teamwork.
Laura Adkins-Hackett, Economist, LMIC, and Sukriti Trehan, Data Scientist, LMIC, presented their research exploring trends in the skills listed in OJPs to develop a deeper understanding of in-demand skills. This research project uses pointwise mutual information and other methods to extract more information about common skills from the relationships between skills, occupations and regions.
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Digital, interactive art showing the struggle of a society in providing for its present population while also saving planetary resources for future generations. Spread across several frames, the art is actually the rendering of real and speculative data. The stereographic projections change shape in response to prompts and provocations. Visitors interact with the model through speculative statements about how to increase savings across communities, regions, ecosystems and environments. Their fabulations combined with random noise, i.e. factors beyond control, have a dramatic effect on the societal transition. Things get better. Things get worse. The aim is to give visitors a new grasp and feel of the ongoing struggles in democracies around the world.
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Astana Calling no. 473
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ISSUE NO. 473 / FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2016
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KazakhstanwasamongtheeightcountriesattendingtheG20Summit
as a guest nation and President Nursultan Nazarbayev used the
international forum to advance his views regarding a unified stance
towards global development. The 11th meeting of the international
conference was held Sept. 4-5 in Hangzhou, China.
Addressing the leaders of the world’s leading industrialised and
emerging economies, the platform offered the opportunity to speak
to leaders whose nations represent 85 percent of the world GDP, 80
percent of its trade and two-thirds of its population. He noted the
two-day event was being held at a complicated time, Akorda’s press
office reported.
“The rates of global economic growth, trade and capital flows are
decreasing. It affects the welfare of millions of people. The formation
of new transcontinental trade and investment associations may lead
to a decrease of the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) role and
fragmentation of the world economy. These processes may become
a start for a new stage of a war in the international markets,” he said.
The Kazakh leader reiterated his proposal of establishing a single
organisationtounitetheactionsofallnationsandpromoteworldwide
development. He initially advanced the idea in September 2015 at the
at the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New
York.
“Such kind of structure can be created through the transformation
of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) into
the Global Development Council, which should serve as a global
economic regulator,” he said.
While the current coordination of monetary and fiscal policies and
structural reform is important, Nazarbayev noted it is insufficient to
ensurelong-termstability.Hesuggesteddevelopingmoresubstantive
proposals to stabilise exchange rates around the world, including the
developing countries, by expanding the summit beyond its present
national and organisational membership to include all countries “on
the principles of inclusiveness.”
The President noted the country supports implementing the UN’s
sustainable development goals, the Paris agreements and the
principles of green economy and gave a pitch for EXPO 2017 in
Astana, the international exhibition featuring the theme Future
Energy.
G20 Hangzhou Summit participants
Nazarbayev concluded by noting Kazakhstan’s vision of the world’s
most pressing issues was presented in the manifesto “The World.
The 21st Century.” He expressed hope for backing in implementing
its ideas and formation of a world free from nuclear weapons.
Like many large gatherings, much of the work was accomplished in
small settings. Nazarbayev met with British Prime Minister Theresa
May,CanadianPrimeMinisterJustinTrudeau,EuropeanCommission
President Jean-Claude Junker, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe,
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, UN Secretary-General Ban
Ki-moon and United States President Barack Obama.
The head of state also spoke with Jack Ma, founder and executive
chairman of Alibaba Group, a family of Internet-based businesses.
They specifically talked about the prospects of expanding its
activitiesinKazakhstan,includingpotentialjointprojectsinelectronic
commerce and payment systems integration.
An analysis of the G20 Summit was provided by John Kirton, of the
University of Toronto in Canada, who said the forum guarantees
successissolvingmanyproblematicquestions.Hesuggestedthebest
results can be achieved when the strongest leaders of the strongest
world countries meet face to face for several hours.
“President Nursultan Nazarbayev moved the country towards an
environmentally-friendly and green model of innovative economy,
while at the same time maintaining energy security for all.”
“The Silk Road runs from Chinese Hangzhou to German Hamburg,
which will host the following G20 Summit next year. Kazakhstan is
located in the middle of this way. Thus, the interconnected country
serves as a global hub, which will benefit the whole world,” said Kirton.
The Kazakh leader reiterated his proposal of
establishing a single organisation to unite the
actions of all nations and promote worldwide
development. He initially advanced the idea in
September 2015 at the at the 70th session of the
United Nations General Assembly in New York.
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President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev met Chinese
President Xi Jinping and attended the G20 Summit and associated
meetings while in China this week.
At his Sept. 2 bilateral meeting with Xi, the presidents discussed a
range of topics important to their cooperation, including prospects for
strengthening interaction in trade, investments, transit and transport,
fuel and energy, as well as cultural and humanitarian activities, the
Akorda press office reported.
Nazarbayev noted that the countries’ years of cooperation had
increased their confidence in each other.
“Ourconnectionisanexampleofinterstaterelations.Wehavecreated
a model of a strategic partnership, as well as raised our economic
cooperationtoanewlevel.ThegovernmentsofKazakhstanandChina
are actively working on the tasks that were put forward earlier. This
year marks the 25th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s independence, and
the following year will mark the 25th anniversary of the establishment
of diplomatic relations between the two countries. This is a very
important date,” he said.
Nazarbayev also commended Xi’s work in hosting the G20 Summit.
“TheChinesepresidencywasheldinadifficultperiod.Theagendayou
have prepared is very important at the current stage of development.
TodaytheG20isconcentratedoneconomicissues,whichcontributes
to the solution of the most urgent tasks for the whole world,” said
Nazarbayev.
Both leaders said they hoped the summit would help identify new
ways to develop the world economy and become a new driving force
for global economic growth.
XicalledKazakhstanasignificantplayerintheeconomicdevelopment
oftheregionandtheworld,andexpressedgratitudeforhisneighbour’s
contribution to global dialogue.
“During our meeting in Beijing last year, we signed a joint declaration
on a new stage in our relations. Currently, the bilateral partnership is
developing in all fields. Taking into account the 25th anniversary of
the establishment of diplomatic relations between Kazakhstan and
China, there is a need to deepen mutually-beneficial cooperation and
focus on strengthening strategic coordination on the basis of sincerity,
mutual trust and assistance,” Xi said.
Following the talks, a number of documents were signed, including
a cooperation plan for pairing Kazakhstan’s Nurly Zhol and China’s
Silk Road Economic Belt programmes; a protocol on amending the
2004 agreement between the governments to establish a cooperation
committee between the two countries; and protocols between
Kazakhstan’sMinistryofAgricultureandChina’sDirectorateofQuality
Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine on quarantine and health
requirements for equine animals and phytosanitary requirements for
soybeans exported from Kazakhstan to China.
Both leaders said they hoped the
summit would help identify new
ways to develop the world economy
and become a new driving force for
global economic growth.
Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping
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Mahatma Gandhi once said “it is good to see ourselves as others see
us. Try as we may, we are never able to know ourselves fully as we are.”
Those involved with the Kazakh press have taken his words to heart.
The Kazakh Foreign Ministry hosted a ceremony Sept. 6 to award
the winners of the third annual “Kazakhstan through the Eyes of
Foreign Media” contest. The event, held in Astana, was organised by
the Ministry and the country’s Club of Chief Editors and attended by
representatives of the diplomatic corps and sponsors.
“The media as a ‘fourth’ estate of power performs vital educational
and ideological work, forms the informational space and has a huge
impact on public opinion,” said Foreign Minister Erlan Idrissov in
welcoming the winners.
Sixty entries from 29 countries were submitted for consideration.
Idrissov noted the quality of the applications and continued growing
interest in Kazakhstan’s development and upcoming major events,
such as EXPO 2017 and next year’s Winter Universiade in Almaty.
The winners embodied a combination of contributors to daily and
weekly print and online newspapers and online-only publications and
top regional prizes were presented to scriveners representing various
areas of the world. Mohammad Ghazal, the victor among Middle
Eastern and African entries, published his article “Jordan, Kazakhstan
Share Vision of World Peace” in “The Jordan Times.”
Marina Nabatnikova, a journalist with the Russian newspaper
“ArgumentyiFakty,”wasselectedasthewinneramongCommonwealth
of Independent States (CIS) journalists for her article “Doomed to
Growth – about our Trade Relations with Kazakhstan.”
Taking a page from the theme of next year’s international exposition,
French correspondent Pauline Gavrilov won among European
journalists for “Astana 2017: What will be the Future Energy?” The
correspondent for HuffingtonPost.fr noted interest in the Central
Asian country among her nation and its people has been increasing
due to the upcoming event in the Kazakh capital.
“This is not just a dream, this is a huge achievement,” she said during
the awards ceremony.
Douglas Burton, of “The Washington Times,” followed Kazakh native
Shalkar Nursetov, who is pursuing a Master’s degree in media and
public affairs at George Washington University. He is benefitting
FM Idrissov with the contest participants at the Kazakh MFA
from the Bolashak Presidential Scholarship Programme and “Kazakh
Studying Abroad in Ambitious ‘Future’ Programme Aims to Lift
Former Soviet Republic” traced his path.
Kürşad Zorlu of Turkey, representing “Yeni Cag,” took the top spot
among Asian journalists for his article “The Key of Eurasia is the
Development and Stability of Kazakhstan.”
During the ceremony, Idrissov briefed the guests on the nation’s
initiatives in various fields, particularly nuclear non-proliferation
and the fight against terrorism and extremism. He also reviewed the
initiatives which will allow Kazakhstan advance its position among
nations.
“We celebrate the 25th anniversary of the independence of our
country [this year]. This is a landmark event for all the people. Wings
have been spreading; we aim to achieve our main goal – to enter the
top 30 most developed countries of the world. Therefore, in order
to achieve that, President Nursultan Nazarbayev initiated the five
institutional reforms and a comprehensive programme 100 Concrete
Steps aimed at modernising key sectors of the society,” said Idrissov.
The winners will have an opportunity to visit the land about which
they wrote, as they will travel later this month to Astana, Almaty and
Borovoye resort area in addition to an extensive cultural programme.
Idrissovacknowledgedthesponsorsandtheirimportantcontributions
to the success of the contest – Argymak Transport Company, the
Kazakh National Olympic Committee, Kazakhstan Temir Zholy
national railway company, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Rixos
President Astana and Rixos Borovoye hotels.
Last year’s victors, from Argentina, Egypt, Indonesia, Poland and
Uzbekistan, know the enjoyable nature of the trip.
“Acombinationoffreshair andanoutstandingviewoftheforest make
me feel incredibly happy and relaxed,” said Egyptian Ahmed Abdu
Tarabeik.
5. NeurosurgeonBringsLifesavingTreatmentstoKazakhstan
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Kazakhstan’s leading neurosurgeon, Serik Akshulakov, has performed
more than 5,000 complex operations using special microscopic
equipment, sometimes on patients who have not yet seen the light
of day.
Today, the well-known and much-published doctor, who holds the
title “Kazakhstan Yenbek Sinirgen Kairatkeri” (Merited Activist of
Kazakhstan), heads the National Centre of Neurosurgery (NCN) in
Astana.
TheNCNandtheentire,expansivespecialitycliniccomplexinAstana,
which were built at President Nursultan Nazabayev’s initiative, have
had a huge impact on the development of medicine in the country,
and on the advancement of neurosurgery in particular, Akshulakov
said. The doctor was involved in the development of the project.
“Earlier in Kazakhstan, we dealt only with neurotraumatology, but now
we can do complex operations using high technologies that previously
were only performed abroad,” he explained.
Akshulakov has introduced new options for the surgical treatment
of epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease in Kazakhstan, as well as surgical
interventions using neuronavigation. Operations like these are not
performed in any other Central Asian country, and today the NCN
treats a number of patients from the region and beyond.
“We regularly conduct international conferences, round tables with
leading experts from around the world, and try to send our doctors
abroad to enhance their skills as much as possible,” Akshulakov noted.
“This is reflected in the results of the centre’s work. In the first year,
we held about 250 surgeries. Last year there was a minimum of 2,500
of them.”
Neurosurgery requires special care and precise coordination, with
many operations stretching for 12 hours or more, all under the
microscope. The time and stress are worth it for the joy of sending
healthy patients home, the doctor said.
It is especially poignant when one patient is being given his very first
chance at life. Today, the NCN accepts and operates on pregnant
women with neurosurgical problems. It began in 2008 with the case
of a woman brought from maternity care in a coma. She had suffered
from a cerebral haemorrhage. Akshulakov saved her and her baby
with the first complex surgery of that type performed in Kazakhstan.
“Thatcasewasasignforus,”hesaid.“Thecentrehadjustopened,and
Professor Serik Akshulakov
we successfully conducted such a complex surgery for the first time in
Kazakhstan. One can say that we lived up to the hopes for the centre.”
Akshulakov, a graduate of Aktobe State Medical Institute, studied
neurosurgery in the Burdenko Research Institute of Neurosurgery
in Moscow, eventually earning his doctorate there. His wife, Bayan
Tuleuovna, also a respected doctor, also graduated and did her clinical
internship at the Moscow school. The spouses first met during their
student days in Aktyubinsk.
Now, the medical heroes have two adult sons and four grandchildren.
The eldest, Raiymbek, is already finishing school; the youngest, Edyge,
is only seven months. Many are considering careers in medicine.
“Our second grandson, Aldiyar, who is only 13 years old, is already
seriously thinking about the work of a neurosurgeon. Also, my little
granddaughter, Aybibi, wants to wear a white coat and treat people. I
think they will succeed,” Akshulakov said.
In addition to his many national honours, Akshulakov has won
regional and global awards for his work from Russia and Germany and
from organisations like the World Association of Physicians. He is a
member of the Eurasian Academy of Neurological Surgeons, honorary
professor of the Burdenko Research Institute of Neurosurgery of
the Academy of Medical Sciences of Russia and chief part-time
neurosurgeon of the Ministry of Health and Social Development of
Kazakhstan.
Today,thewell-knownandmuch-
published doctor, who holds the
title “Kazakhstan Yenbek Sinirgen
Kairatkeri” (Merited Activist of
Kazakhstan), heads the National
Centre of Neurosurgery (NCN)
in Astana.
6. InFocus: Foreign Policy Priorities
countries of the world by 2020. Following the meeting, the parties
signed an agreement on Latvia’s participation in EXPO 2017.
Zhoshybayev also visited Belarus Sept. 5, meeting with First Deputy
Minister of Foreign Affairs - National Commissioner of Belarusian
section Andrey Evdochenko and the country’s business circles. The
main outcome was the signing of an agreement by the two parties on
Belarus’ participation in the international specialised exhibition.
Welcoming Investment
Kazakhtoreceive$100-$250millionfromGreenClimateFund
Kazakhstan expects to receive $100-$250 million from the Green
Climate Fund (GCF) to develop green technologies in the nation’s
single-industry towns, according to Vice Minister of Energy Gani
Sadibekov. The announcement was made during the “Strengthening
of Kazakhstan’s cooperation with the GCF” workshop organised
by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in
Kazakhstan.
Sadibekov also named the priorities of the future partnership with the
fund – attracting investments to address the problems of adaptation
toclimatechange,managingrisksagainstadverseimpactsandnatural
hazards, technology transfer to develop clean energy and improving
the ecological situation in the country. In his words, Kazakhstan sees
the GCF as one of the main international partners in these areas.
In August, Kazakhstan signed the Paris Agreement under the
UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) that
provides measures to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere from
2020. (Kazpravda.kz)
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Kazakh Embassy in Ethiopia holds photo exhibition at African
Union headquarters
The Kazakh Embassy in Ethiopia held a photo exhibition at the
African Union headquarters Sept. 6 dedicated to the 25th anniversary
of the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site closure and the International
Day against Nuclear Tests.
The main purpose of the event was to promote Kazakhstan’s
contribution to the intensification of the processes to end to nuclear
testing,nuclearnon-proliferationandaworldfreeofnuclearweapons.
In his speech, Ambassador Erlik Ali spoke about the negative
consequencesofthenucleartestsonKazakhcitizensandtheinitiative
of President Nursultan Nazarbayev to close the Semipalatinsk
nuclear test site, as well as measures taken by the country to reduce
nuclear danger through the process of reducing nuclear weapons and
a moratorium on their tests.
The event marked Kazakhstan’s role in the field of disarmament and
non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, as well as raised awareness of
the international community about the reality of the nuclear threat.
Hosting Astana Expo 2017
China to present two energy projects in EXPO 2017 best
practices zone
China will present two energy projects in the best practices zone of
EXPO 2017, said pavilion commissioner Wang Jinzhen at the third
meeting of the Astana EXPO 2017 public council. The number of
Chinese companies wishing to conduct activities during the three-
month international exhibition is growing, he added. They are ready
to conduct a road show in China to promote the event and Wang
vowed the pavilion’s steering committee will make every effort to be
a success in Astana. (Kazpravda.kz)
EXPO 2017 Commissioner Zhoshybayev visits Latvia, Belarus
EXPO 2017 Commissioner Rapil Zhoshybayev visited Latvia
Sept. 2-3, meeting with Minister of Transport Uldis Augulis and
Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Janis Endzinsh,
who is the commissioner of the national section responsible for the
country’s participation in the event, as well as business community
representatives.
Zhoshybayev and Endzinsh discussed the conditions and prospects
of bilateral interaction between the countries, as well as participation
of the Latvian government and local companies in the exhibition.
Endzinsh said Latvia aims to become one of the most “green”
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7. Also InThe News...
• Winners of foreign media contest awarded
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Erlan Idrissov has awarded
the winners of the contest “Kazakhstan through the eyes of foreign
media.”Thisyear,theorganisingcommitteereceived60applications
from29countriestoparticipateinthecompetition.Thecompetitive
commission identified five winners from the macro-regions of the
Commonwealth of Independent States, Europe, America, Asia and
Oceania, the Middle East and Africa. “We have noticed a very good
quality of submitted articles and papers. In addition, the number of
participants is growing. … Through this competition many people
in the world know about Kazakhstan, the values of the people of
Kazakhstan, and have an idea of our priorities in the development
of foreign policy,” Idrissov said. Idrissov briefed award ceremony
guests on the international initiatives of Kazakhstan, particularly in
the sphere of nonproliferation of nuclear weapons.
• FM meets with Macau leadership
On the sidelines of G20 Summit in Hangzhou, Minister of Foreign
Affairs of Kazakhstan Erlan Idrissov met with the leadership of
the Macau Special Administrative Region of China. The parties
exchanged diplomatic notes confirming their intentions to sign
an intergovernmental agreement on abolishing visa regimes soon
and discussed the prospects of expanding cooperation between
Kazakhstan and Macau in the economic, investment, cultural,
humanitarian and tourism sectors.
• Kazakhstan expected to draw $10 billion in FDI by end of 2016
Kazakhstan attracted $2.7 billion in foreign direct investment in the
first quarter of 2016, according to an Aug. 26 statement by Kaznex
Invest Chairman Borisbiy Zhangurazov. In his words, the number
is expected to reach $10 billion by the end of the year. “In 2015,
the inflow of foreign direct investment decreased significantly, by
30 percent, primarily due to the global situation. But in 2016, there
has been a restoration of growth rates in attracting foreign direct
investment. … Kazakhstan has attracted $2.7 billion of foreign direct
investment [in 2016]. This is much higher than in 2015 and is on the
level of 2014 and 2013,” said Zhangurazov. He added that almost
half of the investments were in the mining sector. For the previous
10-year period, the gross inflow of foreign direct investments in
the economy amounted to $226 billion. The largest investor in
Kazakhstan’s economy is the Netherlands ($66 billion), followed by
the United States ($26 billion) and Switzerland ($15 billion). Other
major investors are China, France, the U.K., Italy, Japan and Russia.
In addition, Zhangurazov said China intended to implement 50
investment projects in Kazakhstan worth more than $24 billion.
(kazpravda.kz)
• Almaty hosts sixth annual Central Asian Trade Forum (CATF)
The sixth annual Central Asian Trade Forum (CATF) took place
at the Rixos Hotel in Almaty Sept. 7-8. The largest annual event
for exporters in the region brought together leading trade experts,
opinion leaders, top business sector actors, high-level government
officials, as well as representatives of international organisations
and diplomatic missions. Traditionally, the Trade Forum acts
as an interactive business platform where participants share
their experience, discuss their successes and challenges with
exporting, receive advice on overcoming hurdles, and establish
business contacts. Business leaders and government officials from
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan,
as well as delegations from Afghanistan, India, Latvia, Lithuania, and
Pakistan participated the Trade Forum. The CATF was organised
by USAID’s Regional Economic Cooperation Project and gathered
more than 400 participants.
• Soyuz spacecraft lands safely in Kazakhstan
A Soyuz TMA-20M spacecraft carrying three crew members of
the International Space Station (ISS) has landed in Kazakhstan.
Search and rescue groups have set off to the place of landing to
evacuate the crew members from the capsule. The crew consists
of Russian cosmonauts Aleksey Ovchinin and Oleg Skripochka and
U.S. astronaut Jeffrey Williams. Ovchinin, Skripochka and Williams
went into orbit March 19 and spent 172 days in space. This was the
first space flight for Ovchinin, the second for Skripochka and the
fourth for Williams. (inform.kz)
• First train on Dushanbe-Kurgan Tyube-Kulyab line built in
Astana
The first train on the new Dushanbe-Kurgan Tyube-Kulyab railway
line was built at a locomotive factory in Astana. The new line was
put into operation in Tajikistan in late August. It connects the south
ofthecountrywithDushanbe.FourlocomotivesbuiltinKazakhstan
have been running on Tajik railways since 2012. Earlier this year,
the Kazakh Temir Zholy and Rohi Ohani Tojikiston companies
agreed on the supply of two Evolution series diesel locomotives to
Tajikistan, Technical Development Vice President of Kazakhstan’s
Lokomotiv Kurastyru Zauyty Factory Victor Perminov said. (ktz.kz)
• China, Russia, Iran promising markets for Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan has identified three most promising markets for
its products: China, Russia and Iran, said Deputy Chairman
of Kazakhstan’s Chamber of Commerce (Atameken) Tulemis
Shotanov Sept.6. “We have clearly defined where we can sell our
products. We can create all the conditions, but we do not have
enough markets. So, we have identified three promising markets,”
he explained. Another Deputy Chairman of Atameken Nurzhan
Altayev added that Kazakhstan is reforming its agrarian and
industrial complex. “The total export revenues from the sale of
agricultural goods can be more than doubled, which is $5 billion. In
terms of value, this is 6.3 percent of the total agricultural product
import of China or 7.4 percent of the total import of Russia. Thus,
we will enter the top 10 exporting countries that supply agricultural
products to China and Russia,” he said. (pm.kz)
• New natural gas buses bought for Almaty
The Green Bus Company, having in trust the public bus fleets and
a trolleybus fleet of Almaty, has bought 100 additional buses with
natural gas engines. The company has invested $11.8 million so far.
Almaty Mayor Bauyrzhan Baibek inspected the new carrying
equipment. “Our goal is to create transparent market relations in
the transport industry of Almaty, which will be subordinated to
taxpayers. We will do our best to support companies that invest
their own money in upgrading equipment, increasing traffic
quality, creating conditions for employees, because the transport
system is essential for Almaty,” he said. Baibek noted that the
introduction of lanes designated for public transport is appreciated
by the population, because travel times are reduced almost by
a third. “People need to see high-quality buses that reach their
destinations using the public transport lane quickly – then they will
start using public transport more often. Moreover, it will be much
more profitable with paid parking lots. Today, a private company
purchased 100 new buses with natural gas engines, which enhances
the quality of services provided to Almaty residents,” he said. The
12-metre Youtong busses will begin servicing inner-city routes in
September. All buses will be equipped with navigation systems and
electronic ticketing. (almaty.gov.kz)
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