#Kazakhstan
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Diplomacy Kazakhstan, South Korea strengthen enhanced strategic partnership
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu paid an official visit to the Republic of Korea on Nov. 3-5, 2024. During his visit, he was received by President Yoon Suk Yeol as part of the meeting with the heads of delegation to C5+K Forum. President Yoon emphasized the importance of enhancing multifaceted cooperation with Kazakhstan to strengthen strategic partnership. Murat Nurtleu noted that South Korea is an important partner, highlighting strong political and economic ties. At a meeting with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul, Nurt
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- 2024-12-02 14:10
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Diplomacy Kazakhstan emerges as world middle power for 1st time
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Kazakhstan has secured a place among the world’s middle powers, according to a comprehensive compilation of articles published by the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP). The middle powers concept refers to countries that play an important role in the global political and economic arena. SWP experts singled out Kazakhstan for its foreign policy, positioning it as a Central Asian key player. Experts recognized that Kazakhstan has realized its international ambitions early, chairing the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
- Lee 기자
- 2024-07-08 10:32
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Diplomacy Korea, Kazakhstan resolved to strengthen political, economic partnership
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo | The following is the full-text of the joint statement between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Korea. –Ed. On June 11-13, 2024, President of the Republic of Korea Yoon Suk Yeol paid a state visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan at the invitation of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. On June 12, 2024, the Heads of two states (hereinafter referred to as the Parties) held negotiations in the city of Astana. During the negotiations, which took place in a friendly atmosphere, the Parties highly appreciated the dynamics of th
- Lee 기자
- 2024-06-24 14:03
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Business “Kazakhstan with the golden triangle is a wonderful place to visit”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “Kazakhstan is a wonderful place to visit. We have a golden triangle that any Korean should go and visit,” said Ambassador Nurgali Arystanov of Kazakhstan in Korea on June 19. Delivering welcoming remarks at the Kazakhstan Tourism Roadshow held at The Plaza Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul, Amb. Nurgali Arystanov said, "Korea and Kazakhstan have a visa-free agreement and are close siblings with a six-hour direct flight," introducing Kazakhstan's accessibility and attractiveness as a travel destination. The ambassador highlighted three cities, known as the "Golden Triang
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- 2024-06-20 11:26
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Diplomacy President Yoon visits Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo President Yoon Suk-yeol embarked on a state visit to three Central Asian countries on June 10, expanding the scope of economic cooperation, including the supply chain for key minerals. The three-nation trip, which follows the establishment of the Korea-Central Asia Summit and the so-called “K-Silk Road” initiative, is the third part of Yoon's regional strategy after the Indo-Pacific Strategy and the ASEAN-Korea Solidarity Initiative. According to the presidential office, Yoon will travel to Turkmenistan (June 10-11), Kazakhstan (June 11-13), and Uzbekistan (Jun
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- 2024-06-10 08:27
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Diplomacy Sungkyunkwan Univ. President Yoo visits Kazakhstan
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo In March 2024, President of the Sungkyunkwan University Yoo Ji-beom led a delegation to Kazakhstan to strengthen academic ties and explore new collaborations. The visit included stops at three universities: Satbayev University, Gumilyov Eurasian National University (ENU), and Nazarbayev University. The primary focus of the visit was to discuss opportunities for educational and research cooperation. The delegation discussed student exchange programs, attracting top Kazakh students to Sungkyunkwan's graduate schools, and nurturing experts in science and engineeri
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- 2024-05-14 13:13
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Diplomacy Kazakhstan holds the IFAS chairmanship for 2024-2026
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following is the full-text of the speech by Chairperson of the IFAS Executive Committee Askhat Orazbay on the commencement of Astana's Chairmanship in the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea. It was contributed by the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Seoul to Diplomacy Journal for publication. –Ed. Dear readers! My name is Askhat Orazbay and I am the Chairperson of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS), in which Kazakhstan holds the chairmanship for 2024-2026. I would like to share with the audience information abou
- Lee 기자
- 2024-04-15 14:59
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Diplomacy Korea, Kazakhstan agree to quadruple the No. of flights between the countries
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Aviation authorities of Kazakhstan and South Korea agreed to increase the number of weekly flights permitted between the two countries fourfold from 10 to 42 on March 21. According to Civil Aviation Committee of Kazakhstan, the two parties reached the agreement during bilateral negotiations in Almaty that were attended by Saltanat Tompiyeva, Chairman of the Civil Aviation Committee of the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Kim Yeong Kook, Director General for Aviation Policy of the Republic of Korea. They have also reached an agreement on
- Lee 기자
- 2024-03-28 10:33
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Diplomacy Kazakhstan, Korea bolster bilateral cooperation in forestry
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Korea, Nurgali Arystanov, took part in the event “Forest and Innovation - New Solutions for a Better World” to mark the International Day of Forests on March 21. It was organized by the Korea Forest Service and the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO) and attended by Ambassadors of AFoCO countries such as Chile, Brunei, Myanmar, the Philippines and Tajikistan. While delivering the remarks, the Kazakh Ambassador noted the positive dynamics of cooperation between Kazakhstan and the Korea Forest Service and AFoCO in the fie
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- 2024-03-25 16:20
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Business South Korean retail giant introduces CU Store Chain to Kazakhstan
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Almaty, Kazakhstan welcomed the inauguration of its first CU store, a collaboration between Shin-Line Group and South Korea's BGF Retail on March 6, 2024. This historic occasion heralds the entry of South Korea's retailer into the Kazakhs market, promising to the Almaty’s retail landscape. The CU store chain is poised to enhance the shopping experience for Almaty's populace. These stores boast appealing exteriors, unique interiors, swift service, and competitive pricing. Andrey Shin, President of the Shin-Line Group, highlighted the transformative impact of the
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- 2024-03-12 14:41
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Diplomacy Korea is 6th largest investor and 4th biggest trade partner for Kazakhstan
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “Today, Korea is 6th largest investor and 4th largest trade partner for Kazakhstan. In 2023, the number of Korean tourists traveling to Kazakhstan more than doubled,” said Nurgali A. Arystanov, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Korea. In an exclusive interview with the Diplomacy Journal, Amb. Arystanov said, “We are now working on creating more conducive conditions for people-to-people ties between Kazakhstan and Korea. We discussed the ways to increase the frequency of flights between Kazakhstan and Korea, and adding new destinations
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- 2024-03-12 11:51
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Diplomacy Kazakhstan launches new government
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Seoul to the Diplomacy Journal for publication. –Ed. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev initiated a significant reshuffle of key government positions on February 6, 2024, signing decrees following the dismissal of the Government the previous day. Among the notable changes, Olzhas Bektenov, former head of the Executive Office of the President, was appointed as the new Prime Minister of Kazakhstan. Bektenov's candidacy was proposed by the ruling Amanat party and subsequently approved by the Mazhil
- Lee 기자
- 2024-02-26 16:29
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Diplomacy Kazakhstan, Korea move to increase the number of flights between the countries
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Vice Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan Talgat Lastayev met with Deputy Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the Republic of Korea Lee Yoon-sang in Sejong City on Feb. 19. During the meeting, they discussed the ways to increase the frequency of flights between Kazakhstan and Korea, and adding new destinations to the existing routes. They agreed to elevate the aviation cooperation to the next level by continuing regular aviation consultations. Moreover, Talgat Lastayev held meetings with the leadership of the T'Way airlines and Siri
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- 2024-02-26 15:40
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Diplomacy Kazakhstan, Korea join hands to bolster cooperation in the field of sports
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo As part of the IV Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangwon, a meeting was held between the Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ermek Marzhikpayev and the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea Yu In-chon. They discussed the main directions for developing mutual cooperation between the two countries, strengthening ties and exchanging experience in the fields of sports, tourism and sports pharmacology. The Kazakh Minister expressed hope for strengthening mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation. Also, during the me
- Lee 기자
- 2024-02-07 14:18
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Global Kazakhstan to host the next meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia
By Lee Kap-soo The following article on excerpts from the interview of the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, with Egemen Qazaqstan newspaper, was contributed by the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Seoul to Diplomacy Journal. –Ed. “We will continue a constructive and balanced foreign policy, taking into account the national interests of the country. In 2024, our country will host a number of representative summits and forums. Kazakhstan will chair several authoritative international organizations at once, including the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Collective Security Treaty Org
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- 2024-01-09 11:31
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Uzbekistan - Malaysia: new horizons for cooperation in tourism
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Uzbekistan, Malaysia ready for a new level of sustainable cooperation
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Foreign Minister Cho sends a condolence message on US airliner crash
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(Damwha Column) 曇華風月,"From a Buddhist hermitage"
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(Damwha Column) "Meditation in the mountain"
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Rep. Lee Cheol-kyu meets with Czech Amb. to Korea Ivan Jančarek
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2025-02-05 15:27
Acting President Choi holds luncheon with foreign ambassadors in Seoul
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(Damwha Column) 曇華風月,"From a Buddhist hermitage"
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Seoul Mayor Oh invites 22 ambassadors from Korean War participating nations
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Rep. Lee Cheol-kyu meets with Czech Amb. to Korea Ivan Jančarek
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Seoul Mayor Oh meets with Israeli Amb. to Korea Rafael Harpaz
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