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. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrives in Jordan on official visit
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for an official visit. President Tokayev held talks with King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein in extended and narrow formats.
2. Tokayev meets with United World Wrestling President Nenad Lalović
Highlighting the key role this sport plays in enhancing the country’s stance on the international arena, Tokayev hailed the achievements of local wrestlers following their successful performance at major world competitions. The meeting also discussed prospects for enhancing Kazakhstan’s position in the world’s sports community and further promoting wrestling as one of the priority sports.
3. Central Asia in the focus of the Hungarian companies to invest – Péter Szijjártó on Hungary-Kazakhstan economic ties
The Hungarian statesman spoke with Kazinform correspondent on energy investments, joint industrial projects, and Hungary’s commitment to deepening economic cooperation with Kazakhstan.
4. KazSat, OneWeb may replace Starlink in Kazakhstan
The Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry explained the restrictions imposed on using Elon Musk’s internet satellites in Kazakhstan and offered some alternatives.
5. Final report on Aktau plane crash to be released by Dec 2025
According to the ICAO requirements, standards and recommended practices, one year is required to carry out an investigation.
6. Global trade, U.S.-China tensions, AI regulation - Wang Huiyao in an exclusive interview
Exclusively for Kazinform News Agency, Dr. Wang Huiyao, the Founder and President of the Center for China and Globalization, discussed the impact of U.S. economic decisions on global trade, the need for reforms in international politics, and China’s role in regulating artificial intelligence.
7. Unique exhibition in Almaty sheds light on Golden Horde heritage
The main goal of the exhibition is to promote Kazakhstan as a successor of the great Golden Horde empire (Ulus of Jochi) and state that preserve the rich cultural and historical heritage of that period in Kazakhstan and the international arena.
8. Kazakhstan pockets bronze medal at ISU Short Track World Tour in Italy
The men’s team of Kazakhstan won a bronze medal in the ISU Short Track Speed Skating World Tour finale in Milan, Italy.
9. Kazakh judoka claims bronze at Baku Grand Slam 2025
Kazakh judoka Yerassyl Kazhybayev won bronze at the Baku Judo Grand Slam 2025 held in Azerbaijan. He beat Saba Inaneishvili in the men’s +100 kg thrilling final bout.
10.Kazakhstan to hold 2nd national selection for SANREMO JUNIOR contest in Italy
Kazakhstan will participate in the 9th edition of the SANREMO JUNIOR international children’s contest set to bring together young talents aged 6-15 from 26 countries on March 26 in Italy’s Sanremo.
You can read last week’s 10 key developments shaping Kazakhstan here.
