Kazakhstan

Iran, Kazakhstan weigh plans for academic cooperation deal

Jun 09, 2019 01:08

Officials from Iran and Kazakhstan called for closer interaction between the universities of the two countries, mulling over plans to sign an agreement on scientific and academic cooperation.
New round of Syria peace talks begins in Kazakhstan

Apr 26, 2019 00:14

A fresh round of multilateral negotiations for establishing peace in Syria within a framework known as the Astana Process kicked off in Kazakhstan’s Capital of Nur-Sultan, formerly known as Astana, on Thursday.
Tokayev sworn in as Kazakhstan's President

Mar 20, 2019 12:36

The head of Kazakhstan’s senate has been sworn in as interim president of the country after long-time leader Nursultan Nazarbayev stepped down in a surprise move.
Kazakh president unexpectedly resigns after three decades in power

Mar 19, 2019 15:22

Kazakhstan’s president unexpectedly ends his nearly-30-year-long reign over the country, naming an ally to finish off his term.
Russia, Kazakhstan, Iran sign deal key to free trade

Feb 13, 2019 09:29

Russia, Kazakhstan and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in wheat trading, taking another step towards setting up a free trade zone.
11th round of talks on Syria crisis begins in Astana

Nov 28, 2018 10:02

The 11th round of talks on the Syria crisis has kicked off in the Kazakh capital, with the presence of representatives from the Damascus government and opposition as well as the three guarantor states of the Astana peace process.
Iran, Russia, Turkey to hold Syria talks in late Nov.: Kazakh FM

Nov 19, 2018 04:42

Iran, Russia, and Turkey will hold the next round of talks on Syria on Nov. 28-29 in Kazakhstan, Kazakh Foreign Minister Kairat Abdrakhmanov said on Monday.
Caspian deal an antidote to Washington’s bullyboy tactics

Aug 17, 2018 17:43

At a time of increased bullying of others by the United States, the five-nation Caspian Sea deal signed recently shows the importance of diplomacy for mutual benefit and security.
Caspian Sea states sign landmark convention on sea's legal status

Aug 12, 2018 09:59

The presidents of the five states bordering the resource-rich Caspian Sea have signed a historic convention on the sea's legal status after more than two decades of discussions.
Zarif heads to Kazakhstan for Caspian summit

Aug 11, 2018 08:48

Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has flown to Kazakhstan to take part in the Fifth Caspian Summit, where the Caspian Sea’s littoral states are to adopt a convention on its “legal status.”