International Meeting on Syria returns to Astana – New episode of New Time TV Show available now

Another edition of the International Meeting on Syria took place in Astana. Spanning 12 years since 2011, the ongoing civil war in Syria has prompted discussions on peace resolution within the so-called Astana format. This meeting was the twenty-first consecutive gathering focusing on the Syrian crisis. Delegations from Iran, Russia, Türkiye, the Syrian government and the opposition along with observers from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and the UN participated in the negotiations. The parties issued a joint statement, comprising 20 resolutions, announced by Kazakhstan's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Alibek Bakayev. 

The document calls for continued, concerted efforts towards a peaceful resolution of the Syrian crisis, as well as increasing humanitarian aid and support to the Syrian refugees. You can find more details about the Astana talks on Syria in the latest episode of “New Time” TV Show.

You will also learn about the achievements of Kazakhstan’s national Olympic team at the Winter Youth Olympics 2024 in South Korea. The Kazakh athletes won one gold and two bronze medals. Almost 2,000 young athletes from 70 countries gathered in Gangwon province for the Winter Youth Olympics. Our athletes claimed gold in ski jumping and bronze in short track speed skating and hockey.

On top of that, the first ever Italian-Kazakh Cultural Center for Creative Industry will be opened this year in Kazakhstan. Astana and Rome will further forge closer cooperation in culture, education and arts. The “New Time” host, Ainur Imangali had an exclusive interview with the most prominent Italian-Kazakh opera singer Mariya Mudryak. Please, watch the interview to dig more into the topic of cultural dialogue that is being actively promoted between the countries.

A brand-new project New Time TV program on Silk Way TV Channel is live every Friday. The program is broadcasted in 118 countries for English-speaking audience. New Time TV program is set to deliver the latest political, economic, cultural, and sports news from Kazakhstan and Central Asia. It also features analytical reviews of the leading local and international experts.

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