Author: Jazira Iliyaseva

Ukraine’s combat teams operating the “army of drones” have destroyed and damaged 201 Russian military equipment and weapons over the past week, Ukraine’s digital minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on Tuesday. “201 military equipment units were struck in the past week as the latest results of the ‘army of drones’,” Fedorov said on Telegram. He added that over the past week, Ukraine’s drone operators destroyed and damaged 35 Russian tanks, 55 armored vehicles, 58 trucks, 36 guns, and one multiple launch rocket system. In July, 3,000 Ukrainian servicemen were trained in operating drones. Fedorov had said in July that 1,700 drones were sent to…

ASTANA – Besbarmak, a traditional Kazakh dish of boiled meat served with pastry noodles and potatoes, has been named the most popular national dish among foreign visitors, according to surveys conducted by domestic tour operators, reported the Kazakh Ministry of Tourism and Sports on Sept. 7. Besbarmak can be made with various types of meat, including horse, beef, or lamb. In western Kazakhstan, a variation known as fishbarmak is also popular. Baursak, a puffy fried bread, is the second most popular national dish among foreigners. Each region of the country has its unique recipe for this flour-based product. The smaller…

Tensions in the South China Sea are heating up. Record breaking incursions by Chinese jets and warships into Taiwanese territory, military exercises which simulate an invasion, and to top it off China’s Foreign Minister was abruptly dismissed in a move shrouded in mystery. The regional security situation is rapidly deteriorating, and Southeast Asian powers could soon be caught in the crossfire. But Taiwan is hardly the only country where China is ramping up hostilities. The Chinese coastguard recently attacked Philippine supply boats which were on their way to resupply one of their bases in the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. Yet…

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Al-Fadhli on Aug. 17 to consider trade and economic cooperation and prospects in the agricultural and tourism sectors, reported the Akorda press service. Tokayev, in the welcoming speech, stressed that Al-Fadhli’s visit would accelerate the development of multifaceted cooperation between the two countries, focusing on the importance of implementing the agreements reached during his negotiations with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia in July. “During my last visit to Jeddah, I met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. We agreed on close…

ASTANA. KAZINFORM Head of State kassym-Jomart Tokayev received Svetlana Zhakupova, the Ombudsperson for the Rights of Socially Vulnerable Categories, Kazinform has learnt from the Akorda press service. During the meeting, the sides debated improving people’s living standards and social services institutional transformation issues. The Head of State assigned the Ombudsperson to ensure guarantees of the rights and legitimate interests of vulnerable social groups. In particular, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stressed the need for proactive work with categories such as mothers with many children, single mothers, mothers raising disabled children, and ensuring strict control over the provision of their rights and interests within…

Ecotourism in Kazakhstan is becoming increasingly popular. The number of such travelers has more than doubled, with growth rates over the past three years reported by the Ministry of Culture and Sports. Thus, while there were 985,000 ecotourists in 2020, this figure soared to two million people by the end of 2022. “This highlights the dynamic development of ecological tourism in Kazakhstan and promotion of the ecotourism culture throughout the country. Moreover, new tourist facilities are being established in the national parks, including visitor centers, campgrounds, and glamping sites. These facilities offer information about the local ecosystem and wildlife, as…

THE governments of Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan have signed a joint protocol setting out their intention to build the 760km UAP Railway connecting the three countries. The 760km line would run from Termiz in Uzbekistan, via Mazar-e-Sharif and Logar in Afghanistan, to the border crossing at Kharlachi in the Kurram district of Pakistan. The route was finalised during a meeting of the trilateral UAP Railway working group held in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, on July 17. This was the second meeting of the working group since January. The Pakistan delegation to the working group was led by Pakistan Railways (PR) chairman,…

ASTANA – Saudi Arabia is a key strategic partner of Kazakhstan in the Islamic and Arab world, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at a July 19 meeting with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, reported the Akorda press service. President Tokayev with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Photo credit: Akorda. The President thanked him for the hospitality and the invitation to participate in the first Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) – Central Asian countries summit. The parties reviewed trade, economic and investment cooperation,…

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, July 3. Cargo transportation volumes between Uzbekistan and Pakistan over the recent years has increased almost fivefold, trend reports. This was unveiled during the meeting between Minister of Investments, Industry, and Trade of Uzbekistan Laziz Kudratov, and Ambassador of Pakistan to Uzbekistan Ahmed Farooq. During the negotiations, the prospects for the development of bilateral relations and the further enhancement of mutual cooperation were discussed. In particular, the positive dynamics of bilateral trade between the two countries, observed in recent years, were highlighted. Separate discussions were held on the prospects for cooperation in the field of transport…

Islamabad: The Kazakhstan envoy to Pakistan, Ambassador Yerzhan Kistafin has high hopes of vast fields for greater cooperation, benefiting both Kazakhstan and Pakistan. Ambassador Kistafin was speaking at a ‘round table’ meeting organised by the National Press Club here in wake of the start of direct flights from Lahore to Almaty from 8 July, 2023. Dr Talat Shabir, the director of Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), an expert on Central Asian Region was also present to share as to what steps and initiatives Pakistan has been taking to improve relations with Kazakhstan and what more is needed. Ambassador Kistafin…