Week in Brief: 10 key developments shaping Kazakhstan this week
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. Kazakh, Mongolian Presidents hold restricted-format talks
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh engaged in focused discussions on enhancing economic, trade, and cultural cooperation between their countries. During the talk, Kazakh President Tokayev highlighted the importance of quality implementation of joint projects and documents due to be signed.
2. Kazakhstan works to establish international consortium for NPP construction
Kazakhstan is advancing its plans to establish an international consortium for building a nuclear power plant, which aims to address the nation’s growing energy demands. Addressing the 36th plenary meeting of the Foreign Investors' Council (FIC), President Tokayev emphasized that Kazakhstan has great potential for developing nuclear energy.
3. Kazakhstani businesses ready to explore mining potential of Mongolia, says Tokayev
President Tokayev has announced that Kazakhstani businesses are eager to invest in Mongolia's mining industry. The Head of State also stressed that Kazakhstan and Mongolia closely interact at international and regional levels, having close stands on many current issues.
4. ADB invests in Kazakhstan’s road safety and regional connectivity
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is funding projects in Kazakhstan to improve road safety and strengthen regional connectivity, addressing crucial infrastructure needs.
5. Kazakhstan’s Vera Voronova wins MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2024
Vera Voronova, Executive Director of the Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan (ACBK), has been honored with the 2024 MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity. This prestigious award, presented by the AEON Foundation and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, recognizes her significant contributions to biodiversity conservation in Kazakhstan and beyond.
6. Nurkozha Kaipanov secures gold at World Championships - Non-Olympic weight categories in Tirana
Kazakhstan's wrestler Nurkozha Kaipanov pocketed the 70kg Freestyle gold at the World Championships - Non-Olympic weight categories in Tirana, Albania. He became the second Kazakhstani male athlete to grab the gold medal at the tournament named after Rizabek Aitmukhan
7. From kulans to Turan tigers: Kazakhstan’s efforts to restore endangered wildlife
Kazakhstan is actively working to protect and reintroduce endangered species like kulans and Turan tigers back into their natural habitats. A correspondent from Kazinform News Agency found out what other animals are planned to be returned to Kazakhstan.
8. IJF Academy to open in Astana
The International Judo Federation (IJF) will establish its Academy in Astana. Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has met President of the International Judo Federation Marius Vizer to discuss development and popularization of judo in Kazakhstan.
9. Rizabek Aitmukhan claims 97kg gold to become Kazakhstan’s youngest-ever wrestling world champion
Rizabek Aitmukhan made history by winning the gold in the 97kg weight class, becoming Kazakhstan's youngest world champion in wrestling. Rizabek was the only athlete from Kazakhstan to climb the podium of the tournament.
10.11 y.o. Kazakh table tennis player grabs gold at WTT Youth Contender Ismailia 2024
Kazakhstan’s Zhaniya Bekmukhambetova won a gold medal in the U13 Girls' Singles finals at the WTT Youth Contender Ismailia 2024 in Egypt. The 11-year-old Kazakh athlete participated in seven matches, securing a victory in each.
