Kazakhstan has confirmed that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will attend the G20 Leaders’ Summit in the United States in December. This invitation reflects a broader strategic momentum in US-Kazakhstan relations.

A video of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at a business forum on July 25 has been deemed worthy of inclusion in political science curricula, with experts analyzing its significance.

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called for fair, inclusive, and human-centered global governance of artificial intelligence. He also proposed Kazakhstan as a regional digital hub during the opening of an event.

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reviewed the country's socio-economic performance for the first half of the year and discussed AI development plans during a meeting with Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov.

Euronews has announced the introduction of Kazakh as its first Central Asian language, a move highlighted during a meeting between Euronews Chairman Pedro Vargas David and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held meetings with heads of international financial institutions and global companies to deepen investment and digital cooperation.

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze signed a joint statement to establish a strategic partnership between their countries.

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held an informal meeting with European Council President António Costa and engaged with Kazakh citizens in Brussels ahead of key EU talks.

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides embarked on a historic visit to Kazakhstan, meeting with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The visit coincided with the launch of direct flights between the two countries.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan and President Vladimir Putin of Russia signed a joint declaration titled "On the Seven Principles of Friendship and Good Neighborliness," aiming to expand cooperation between their countries.

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with China's top legislator, noting that trade between the two countries reached a record $49 billion, signaling growing momentum in their bilateral relations.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with interior and public security ministers from China and Central Asian countries to discuss strengthening coordination on regional security and cybercrime.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan urged for enhanced Turkic cooperation while rejecting claims that the Organization of Turkic States is evolving into a geopolitical or military alliance.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is scheduled to hold talks with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana as Türkiye and Kazakhstan aim to deepen strategic cooperation amid evolving regional trade routes.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Kazakh citizens on Defender of the Fatherland Day on May 7, using the occasion to praise the military's professionalism and dedication while also calling for significant military reform.

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) President Tamás Jakkel to discuss strengthening cooperation and prospects for the global recognition of the Kazakh Tazy dog breed.

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš stated his country's interest in long-term crude oil supplies from Kazakhstan following talks with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, also mentioning the Central Asian nation's uranium reserves.

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is scheduled to participate in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum from April 17–19, while Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is expected to visit Kazakhstan in May.

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has concluded his working visit to Uzbekistan, strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations.

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has accepted an invitation to visit Seoul in September for a key regional summit.

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazatomprom CEO Meirzhan Yussupov reported an 11% increase in sales volumes to 18,500 tons, citing steady global demand. He shared the update during a March 18 meeting with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev focused on reviewing the company’s 2025 performance and setting priorities for Kazakhstan’s uranium sector, the Akorda press service reported. Yussupov also said… The post Kazatomprom Boosts Sales 1...

Kazakh voters in a referendum on Sunday approved a new constitution that may provide President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev with a ‌loophole allowing him to stay in power in the Central Asian energy and minerals giant beyond 2029, exit polls showed. Two exit polls said around 87 percent of voters had backed the new constitution. Turnout ‌stood at 73 percent, the electoral commission earlier said. The new constitution streamlines the country's parliament, and recreates the office of vice president, whic

Kazakh citizens are voting on a new constitution proposed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, which is expected to significantly increase his presidential powers.

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev expressed gratitude to Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for condemning an attack on Nakhchivan.

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has held a series of high-level contacts with leaders of Middle Eastern…

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — Presidents Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Aleksandar Vučić reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the Kazakhstan-Serbia strategic partnership during high-level talks on Feb. 27. The negotiations, held in both narrow and expanded formats, focused on expanding trade and investment, as well as cooperation in high-tech sectors, including artificial intelligence, information technology, energy and the de...

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić will undertake an official visit to Kazakhstan, where he is scheduled to meet with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov.

Presidents Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Xi Jinping reaffirmed their strategic partnership and charted a new course for economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and China until 2030.

Kazakhstan's Constitutional Court has given the green light for President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to run for another term after his current term ends in 2029.

Kazakhstan's Constitutional Court clarified that the new Constitution allows current President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to run for re-election, effectively resetting his presidential term.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev presented Kazakhstan's new investment agenda at the Foreign Investors’ Council, emphasizing artificial intelligence, digitalization, and critical minerals. The initiative aims to attract foreign investment.

During his visit to Brussels, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan held meetings with top EU officials and senior executives from major European companies, aiming to attract new investments.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan signed a package of constitutional laws on June 5, aimed at implementing provisions of the Constitution adopted in May and advancing political reforms.

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reviewed the progress of Alatau City's development, describing it as a "city of accelerated development" and pushing for faster implementation.

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana, accompanied by a large Russian delegation including cabinet members.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev officially inaugurated Astana's new Light Rail Transit (LRT) system on May 16, becoming its first passenger.

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed the creation of an artificial intelligence network, a joint IT hub, and a unified digital platform for Turkic states at a recent summit.

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed a decree on May 12 aimed at integrating artificial intelligence (AI)…

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held discussions with Austrian Federal Minister for European and International Affairs Beate Meinl-Reisinger and Interior Minister Gerhard Karner to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Kazakhstan and Austria.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited Astana, Kazakhstan, where he met with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and discussed an upcoming trip by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Isaac Herzog held talks on March 27 during the Israeli president’s official…

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted positive bilateral cooperation and a 30% surge in trade, as Kazakhstan and Belarus aim for deeper economic ties.

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Uzbekistan for a state visit. During his visit, he and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev paid tribute to the revered Sufi saint Bahauddin Naqshband.

Kazakhstan has adopted a new constitution that strengthens the power of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, with some observers suggesting it could allow him to retain power beyond his current term.

Over 87% of Kazakh citizens approved a new constitution in a referendum, redesigning the political system inherited from former president Nursultan Nazarbayev. The new text was promoted by current president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has cast his vote in the nationwide constitutional referendum, which has opened over 10,000 polling stations across the country for citizens to adopt a new Constitution.

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced key parameters of constitutional changes at the fifth meeting of the National Kurultai, which are planned to be submitted to a national referendum on March 15.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered remarks at a ceremonial event in Akorda, congratulating the women of Kazakhstan on International Women's Day.

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has instructed Kazakhstan’s Security Council and law enforcement agencies to prepare an emergency response plan amid escalating tensions around Iran and the potential risk of instability affecting the country, said presidential press secretary Aibek Smadiyarov on Feb. 28.  Tokayev tasked Security Council Secretary Gizat Nurdauletov, along with the heads of… The post Ka...

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić met with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana, where they outlined guidelines for strengthening cooperation between their countries.

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the importance of reliability in relations with the US, stating 'Reliability is the New Power' in an American magazine.

The Games of the Future 2026 have commenced in Astana, with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasizing the event's role in fostering unity, friendship, and solidarity among participating countries.

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed a decree aimed at stimulating and developing the digital assets industry, establishing a comprehensive framework for its growth.

Kazakhstan's Constitutional Court has ruled that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is eligible to run for another term under the country's new constitution, responding to a presidential request for clarification.

Kazakhstan's Constitutional Court has ruled that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is eligible to run for a new term, resetting his presidential mandates to zero under the country's new constitution.

Kazakhstan's Parliament met for the last time in its current bicameral form on June 30, as President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev framed the country's constitutional overhaul.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever have held talks to discuss expanding trade, investment, and strategic cooperation across key sectors.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan met with Senior Advisor to the Board of Peace Aryeh Lightstone to reaffirm cooperation. Discussions focused on aid for Gaza and various connectivity projects.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the importance of artificial intelligence and digital technologies for integration during his remarks at the plenary session of the Eurasian Economic Forum.

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi have reaffirmed Kazakhstan's commitment to nuclear cooperation, deepening ties amid the country's push for atomic energy.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev described the Golden Horde as one of the largest political powers in Eurasian history and urged scholars to study its legacy with a new perspective.

Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev extended birthday greetings to Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

Presidents Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed a Kazakh-Turkish business forum on May 14, highlighting expanded bilateral cooperation in AI, logistics, and industrial sectors.

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev are reportedly traveling to Moscow to attend the May 9 military parade.

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined the country's goal to become a fully digital state within three years during his visit to the GITEX AI C forum, where he met with global tech leaders.

Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš held talks in Astana to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation between their countries.

Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered a message in Antalya, advocating for the 'The World Is Bigger Than Five' approach, suggesting a shift in global power dynamics.

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has handed over archival materials related to Turkestan to Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, emphasizing historical and cultural ties between the nations.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan announced that elections to the Kurultai (Congress) will be held in August.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed a decree establishing the office of the Commissioner for Family Affairs, a new body intended to address family-related issues.

Citizens of Kazakhstan are voting today in a referendum on a new Constitution that could significantly strengthen the powers of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev welcomed a statement by Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian,…

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Asian Development Bank President Masato Kanda to discuss expanding cooperation and launched a $5.5 billion investment program.

Presidents Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan and Aleksandar Vučić of Serbia adopted a Joint Statement, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership between their nations.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has arrived in Astana for an official visit at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.