Kazakhstan

President Rouhani to attend SCO, CICA summits in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan

Jun 10, 2019 12:14

President Hassan Rouhani is to set off on a visit to Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan this week to attend important summits and hold talks with senior officials of the two countries.
Kazakhstan elects hand-picked successor of former President Nazarbayev

Jun 10, 2019 09:36

The hand-picked successor of Kazakhstan's longtime ruler has won a sweeping victory in a presidential election, authorities said on Monday, after a voting day marred by protests and arrests.
Iran’s Parliament ratifies agreement on Eurasia Free Trade Zone

Jun 10, 2019 06:48

The Iranian Parliament (Majlis) on Monday ratified an agreement that allows the administration to join a free trade zone with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries.
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.