Kassym-Jomart Tokayev

Kenges Rakishev and Aselle Tasmagambetova Pledge 1.2 billion tenge for Kazakhstan Flood Relief

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月曜日, 4月 22, 2024

ALMATY, Kazakhstan, April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kenges Rakishev and Aselle Tasmagambetova, founders of Kazakhstan's Saby Foundation, have committed 1.2 billion Kazakhstani tenge to assist victims of widespread flooding in Western Kazakhstan and to rebuild damaged social infrastructure.

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  • ALMATY, Kazakhstan, April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kenges Rakishev and Aselle Tasmagambetova, founders of Kazakhstan's Saby Foundation, have committed 1.2 billion Kazakhstani tenge to assist victims of widespread flooding in Western Kazakhstan and to rebuild damaged social infrastructure.
  • The capital will be dispatched to the country's Special State Fund for flood relief efforts.
  • This is our commitment to Kazakhstan — standing together in times of need to restore and strengthen our communities," stated Rakishev.
  • Based in Almaty, the school was founded in 2020 as a non-profit organization by Tasmagambetova and Rakishev.

Global Times: Kazakhstan pioneering regional connectivity together with China

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月曜日, 1月 22, 2024

In September 2019, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited China for the first time as President, and China and Kazakhstan announced the establishment of a "permanent comprehensive strategic partnership."

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  • In September 2019, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited China for the first time as President, and China and Kazakhstan announced the establishment of a "permanent comprehensive strategic partnership."
  • During Tokayev's visit to China in May 2023, China and Kazakhstan signed multiple agricultural cooperation agreements.
  • In May 2023, during the meeting between the leaders of China and Kazakhstan in Xi'an, it was announced that 2024 would be designated as the Kazakhstan tourism year in China.
  • China is comprehensively promoting the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation through Chinese modernization, while Kazakhstan is building a rapidly developing and prosperous "New Kazakhstan."

Kazakhstan launches new Astana International Forum to address key global challenges

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火曜日, 2月 7, 2023

ASTANA, Kazakhstan, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the international community moves towards an era of increased polarization and geopolitical division, Kazakhstan launches a new international conference, the Astana International Forum, to join efforts on tackling key global challenges.

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  • ASTANA, Kazakhstan, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the international community moves towards an era of increased polarization and geopolitical division, Kazakhstan launches a new international conference, the Astana International Forum, to join efforts on tackling key global challenges.
  • The Astana International Forum was created to respond to these challenges, prioritizing cooperation as a core tenet of a functioning international system.
  • The Astana International Forum grew out of the success of the Astana Economic Forum.
  • The Astana International Forum will provide a good platform to come together, discuss current challenges and opportunities, and to put forward solutions to global issues.

Kazakhstan launches new Astana International Forum to address key global challenges

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火曜日, 2月 7, 2023

ASTANA, Kazakhstan, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the international community moves towards an era of increased polarization and geopolitical division, Kazakhstan launches a new international conference, the Astana International Forum, to join efforts on tackling key global challenges.

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  • ASTANA, Kazakhstan, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the international community moves towards an era of increased polarization and geopolitical division, Kazakhstan launches a new international conference, the Astana International Forum, to join efforts on tackling key global challenges.
  • The Astana International Forum was created to respond to these challenges, prioritizing cooperation as a core tenet of a functioning international system.
  • The Astana International Forum grew out of the success of the Astana Economic Forum.
  • The Astana International Forum will provide a good platform to come together, discuss current challenges and opportunities, and to put forward solutions to global issues.

Local Kazakhstan Blockchain Association Issues Statement Regarding Bitcoin Mining Regulatory Landscape

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火曜日, 11月 9, 2021

NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan, Nov. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Association of Blockchain and Data Center Industry (NABDC), Kazakhstan's leading industry trade association dedicated to promoting the adoption and advancement of blockchain technology, has issued a public statement regarding the state of bitcoin mining regulations in the country.

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  • NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan, Nov. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Association of Blockchain and Data Center Industry (NABDC), Kazakhstan's leading industry trade association dedicated to promoting the adoption and advancement of blockchain technology, has issued a public statement regarding the state of bitcoin mining regulations in the country.
  • Alan Dorjiyev, who serves as President of the Association, said: "Illegal Bitcoin mining is harmful to our country.
  • We're pleased to see the local authorities shut down those who fail to comply with local laws and regulations.
  • Bitcoin mining brings important tax revenue, innovation, and jobs to our local economy, and we believe Kazakhstan will continue to serve as a highly sought-after home for Bitcoin miners willing to follow the rules.

Kazakhstan President Tokayev Wins Strong Mandate in Election

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火曜日, 6月 11, 2019

NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan, June 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has won the presidential election in Kazakhstan with 70.76% of the votes cast.

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  • NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan, June 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has won the presidential election in Kazakhstan with 70.76% of the votes cast.
  • This strong mandate will allow him to proceed with plans tomake Kazakhstan one of the 30 most developed countries in the world, the Institute for Eurasian Integration has found.
  • President Tokayev was the incumbent, taking office in March after the resignation of the first president Nursultan Nazarbayev.
  • Tokayev called a snap election to secure his personal mandate and to maintain stability in this Central Asian country.

Kazakhstan President Tokayev Wins Strong Mandate in Election

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火曜日, 6月 11, 2019

NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan, June 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has won the presidential election in Kazakhstan with 70.76% of the votes cast.

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  • NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan, June 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has won the presidential election in Kazakhstan with 70.76% of the votes cast.
  • This strong mandate will allow him to proceed with plans tomake Kazakhstan one of the 30 most developed countries in the world, the Institute for Eurasian Integration has found.
  • President Tokayev was the incumbent, taking office in March after the resignation of the first president Nursultan Nazarbayev.
  • Tokayev called a snap election to secure his personal mandate and to maintain stability in this Central Asian country.

Economic Issues Dominate Kazakhstan Election

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火曜日, 6月 4, 2019

NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan, June 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- With less than a week to go for Kazakhstan's presidential election, the economy remains the dominant issue for voters, the Institute for Eurasian Integration has found.

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  • NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan, June 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- With less than a week to go for Kazakhstan's presidential election, the economy remains the dominant issue for voters, the Institute for Eurasian Integration has found.
  • According to the survey, all seven presidential candidates have made the future direction of the economy the basis of their election platforms.
  • At the television debate last week, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's representative Maulen Ashimbaev discussed the president's economic plan.
  • "It is aimed at ensuring economic growth in the country to improve the well-being of all Kazakhstanis," Ashimbaev said.

Economic Issues Dominate Kazakhstan Election

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火曜日, 6月 4, 2019

NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan, June 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- With less than a week to go for Kazakhstan's presidential election, the economy remains the dominant issue for voters, the Institute for Eurasian Integration has found.

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  • NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan, June 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- With less than a week to go for Kazakhstan's presidential election, the economy remains the dominant issue for voters, the Institute for Eurasian Integration has found.
  • According to the survey, all seven presidential candidates have made the future direction of the economy the basis of their election platforms.
  • At the television debate last week, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's representative Maulen Ashimbaev discussed the president's economic plan.
  • "It is aimed at ensuring economic growth in the country to improve the well-being of all Kazakhstanis," Ashimbaev said.

New Kazakhstan President Begins Tour of Provinces, Connects With Local Communities

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火曜日, 4月 30, 2019

NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan, April 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Kazakhstan's new president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has begun a tour of the country's provinces to meet with local communities and workers.

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  • NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan, April 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Kazakhstan's new president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has begun a tour of the country's provinces to meet with local communities and workers.
  • The president began his tour in East Kazakhstan, the leading industrial-agrarian region of the country.
  • The nearby infamous Soviet-era nuclear test site of Semipalatinsk was closed in 1991 by the country's first president, Nursultan Nazarbayev.
  • In March, as then Speaker of the Senate, Tokayev became president when former president Nazarbayev resigned after nearly 30 years in charge.