Top headlines that shaped the past seven days in Kazakhstan
This week in Astana and beyond, Kazinform News Agency presents a roundup of the top headlines that shaped the past seven days in Kazakhstan.
1. Kazakhstan highly values friendly relations with Armenia – President Tokayev
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s strong ties with Armenia during his meeting with Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan. He emphasized the importance of maintaining and deepening friendly relations between the two nations.
2. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Vahagn Khachaturyan attend Armenian Culture Days opening in Astana
Presidents of Kazakhstan and Armenia – Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Vahagn Khachaturyan – attended a festive concert on the occasion of the Armenian Culture Days opening in Astana. The event was held at the Kalibek Kuanyshbayev Kazakh National Music and Drama Theatre
3. Kazakhstan not planning to join BRICS yet, but continues to support UN principles, says Berik Uali
Kazakhstan is currently observing the developments within the BRICS alliance but has no immediate plans to join the bloc, according to President-Press Secretary Berik Uali. He emphasized that Kazakhstan remains committed to the principles of the United Nations.
4. UN Charter serves as a foundation for modern international order – Kazakh President
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the enduring importance of the UN Charter during Astana Think Tank Forum. “It is necessary to remain committed to the UN Charter. No one has the right to violate it since there is no alternative,” says the President.
5. Historical lessons and Kazakhstan's optimistic future – Peter Frankopan’s insights at Connected 2024
Astana hosts Connected-2024 international conference. Historian Peter Frankopan shared an inspiring vision for Kazakhstan's future during the Connected 2024 conference. He discussed the country’s rapid transformation since the Soviet era and how historical insights can help guide its ongoing development.
6. 30 Seconds to Mars in Astana: Fake countdown, Kazakhstani cowboy next concert
On October 15, the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana, played host to a memorable performance by American rock band 30 Seconds to Mars. At the end of the concert Jared teased that Astana won’t miss the band for long, because the next concert will take place in June 2025.
7. Kazakhstan celebrates 100th anniversary of children's classic writer Berdibek Sokpakbayev
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Berdibek Sokpakbayev, the classic writer of Kazakh and children’s literature and author of the well-known novel Menin atym Kozha (My name is Kozha). Kazinform news agency invites readers to know more about famous Kazakh writer.
8. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan sign MOC on snow leopard conservation
In a joint effort to protect the endangered snow leopard, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan signed a memorandum of cooperation focused on conservation efforts. In the next five years, the sides will develop and implement several initiatives to monitor the snow leopards, their habitats, and feeding area.
9. Maye Musk holds Tusaukeser ritual for a baby girl in Almaty
Maye Musk, mother of Elon Musk, participated in the traditional Kazakh Tusaukeser ceremony in Almaty, celebrating a baby girl’s first steps.
10.Kazakh judoka grabs bronze at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2024
Kazakh judoka Nazgul Maratova won a bronze medal at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2024 held in the UAE between October 11 and 13. Nazgul beat Russia’s Anastasiia Kholodilina in the women’s 78 kg bronze-medal bout.
Photo: polsha24.com.
