Kassym-jomart Tokayev

Can Europe receive Kazakh oil through the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline?

As the Ukraine conflict makes Black Sea shipments difficult, Kazakhstan looks at an alternative route to export its oil to Europe.

Exit polls show Kazakhstan to pass constitutional changes

Kazakhstan holds referendum to overhaul the constitution after deadly unrest ended founding leader Nursultan Nazarbayev's three-decade grip on the Central Asia's richest country.

Kazakhstan votes on constitutional reforms to strengthen parliament

The reform, promoted by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on March 16, intends to introduce a new governance model to the country and initiate a new era also known as 'New Kazakhstan' or the second republic.

Türkiye to produce Anka drones in Kazakhstan

Kazakh, Turkish experts will jointly manufacture Anka at facility in Central Asian nation.

Erdogan: Türkiye, Kazakhstan aim to reach $10B trade volume

Türkiye and Kazakhstan agree to bolster cooperation in areas such as trade, transportation, defence, military intelligence and agriculture at a meeting between their leaders in Ankara.

Kazakh President Tokayev strips predecessor Nazarbayev of key powers

Tokayev passed an amendment to a law which removes the need to agree on domestic and foreign policy decisions with Nazarbayev, who was seen as the country’s top decision-maker prior to January violence.

Kazakh leader rejects international probe into deadly unrest

The European Parliament overwhelmingly adopted a resolution demanding a proper international investigation into the crimes committed against the people of Kazakhstan during the violence.

Kazakhstan lifts state of emergency after deadly unrest

Central Asian country lifts security measures in capital Nur Sultan and largest metropolis Almaty, officials say, more than two weeks after protests over fuel hike snowballed into nationwide turbulence.

Kazakh ex-president stresses 'no conflict among elite'

Nursultan Nazarbayev, who appeared in a video address for the first time since unrest rocked Kazakhstan this month, has also rejected rumours that he was abroad.

How will Western investments fare in Kazakhstan after the unrest?

While Russia is the most influential power in Kazakhstan, the Netherlands and the US are the two biggest investors in Central Asia’s largest state.

Kazakhstan's Tokayev faults mentor for creating 'layer of wealthy people'

President Tokayev says his predecessor and mentor Nursultan Nazarbayev created a caste of the wealthy elite in the Central Asian country after unrest erupted last week over a hike in fuel prices.

What are Iran’s stakes in the Kazakhstan crisis?

Tehran is wary of destabilisation in Central Asia, which could pose a threat to its economic and national security.