Embassy of Kazakhstan in Washington DC

04/03/2022

Wishing you and your family a blessed #Ramadan
May this holy month bring health, peace, and prosperity to all

Қасиетті рамазан айы құтты болсын!
#RamadanMubarak

On this photo: the Hazret Sultan Mosque, the Central Asia’s largest mosque, located in Nur-Sultan.

04/03/2022

The United States-Kazakhstan Open Skies Air Transport Agreement Enters into Force - United States Department of State

We are happy to share that 🇰🇿🇺🇸Open Skies Air Transport Agreement has entered into force, bringing high standards of aviation safety & expanding commercial partnership. It will strengthen P2P ties by encouraging affordable & efficient services to ✈️travelers.

The U.S.-Kazakhstan Air Transport Agreement signed on December 30, 2019, has entered into force. This bilateral Agreement establishes a modern civil aviation relationship with Kazakhstan consistent with U.S. Open Skies international aviation policy and with U.S. commitments to high standards of avia...

03/30/2022

Washington's potential hidden ace in rift with Russia: Kazakhstan

Washington's potential hidden ace in rift with Russia: Kazakhstan

It has much to offer U.S. and Western businesses — and the Kazakhs are keen to develop equally strong ties with the West and the U.S.

03/23/2022

Our sincere gratitude to President Joe Biden for his warm congratulations on #Nauryz and for voicing support for 🇰🇿President Tokayev new package of #reforms put forward in his recent State of the Nation Address
#Nauryz2022 #Nowruz2022
#NewKazakhstan #KZUS30

03/23/2022

President Tokayev delivered a historic State of the Nation Address, announcing comprehensive reforms to build #NewKazakhstan w/ accountable legislature, transparent judiciary, robust civil society & greater freedom of press.
https://www.akorda.kz/en/kassym-jomart-tokayev-delivers-state-of-the-nation-address-to-the-people-of-kazakhstan-1621043

⚡️ Мемлекет басшысы Қасым-Жомарт Тоқаевтың Қазақстан халқына жолдауы «Жаңа Қазақстан: Жаңару мен жаңғыру жолы»

Толық мәтіні: https://www.akorda.kz/kz/memleket-basshysy-kasym-zhomart-tokaevtyn-kazakstan-halkyna-zholdauy-1622340

⚡️ Послание Главы государства Касым-Жомарта Токаева народу Казахстана «Новый Казахстан: Путь обновления и модернизации»

Полный текст: https://www.akorda.kz/ru/poslanie-glavy-gosudarstva-kasym-zhomarta-tokaeva-narodu-kazahstana-1623953

⚡️ State-of-the-Nation Address by President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev "New Kazakhstan: The Path of Renewal and Modernisation"

Full text: https://www.akorda.kz/en/state-of-the-nation-address-by-president-of-the-republic-of-kazakhstan-kassym-jomart-tokayev-17293

03/05/2022

Today, Rachel Vogelstein, of the White House Gender Policy Council, joined the #AIFC Kazakhstan's "Women's Economic Empowerment Roundtable Event via Education." She spoke about U.S. commitments to empowering women & girls, in all their diversity, & the importance of gender equity in Central Asia & beyond.

02/23/2022

Photos from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Kazakhstan's post

02/23/2022

Prosecutor General’s Office Investigates 91 Cases in Connection to Terrorism and Riots in Early January, Monitors Conditions of Detention Centers - The Astana Times

Prosecutor General’s Office Investigates 91 Cases in Connection to Terrorism and Riots in Early January, Monitors Conditions of Detention Centers - The Astana Times

NUR-SULTAN – The Prosecutor General’s Office has been investigating 91 cases including 46 terrorism cases and 45 cases of mass riots related to the tragic events in early January, reported Yeldos Kilimzhanov, Deputy Head of the First Service of the Prosecutor General’s Office, at a February 21...

02/23/2022

Kazakhstan Removes IDC Permit Requirement for Foreign Nationals Eligible for Visa-Free Regime - The Astana Times

Kazakhstan Removes IDC Permit Requirement for Foreign Nationals Eligible for Visa-Free Regime - The Astana Times

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan has eased the rules on crossing state borders for foreign nationals, according to the Feb. 7 decision of the interdepartmental commission (IDC) on preventing the spread of the coronavirus infection, reports the Kazakh Foreign Ministry. According to the amendments, an IDC pe...

02/23/2022

Kazakhstan’s Breathtaking Imantau-Shalkar Resort Offers New Destinations For Tourists - The Astana Times

Kazakhstan’s Breathtaking Imantau-Shalkar Resort Offers New Destinations For Tourists - The Astana Times

NUR-SULTAN – Thirteen routes have been created in the Imantau-Shalkar resort area in northern Kazakhstan, which is often compared with Switzerland due to the similar landscapes, said Daniyar Isayev, deputy head of the entrepreneurship and industrial-innovative development department of the North K...

02/23/2022

President Tokayev to Deliver Address to Nation in March, Announce Political Reforms - The Astana Times

President Tokayev to Deliver Address to Nation in March, Announce Political Reforms - The Astana Times

NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will deliver his address to the nation in mid-March, his spokesperson Berik Uali announced on Friday. The address, which usually takes place in September, is expected to announce political reforms for the near future. Tokayev is also expected to release...

02/23/2022

The Man Who Led His Nation to Enlightenment: Kazakhstan Marks 150th Anniversary of Prominent Scholar Akhmet Baitursynov - The Astana Times

The Man Who Led His Nation to Enlightenment: Kazakhstan Marks 150th Anniversary of Prominent Scholar Akhmet Baitursynov - The Astana Times

NUR-SULTAN – From a teaching career to becoming the founder of the first Kazakh alphabet and establishing the first national newspaper, Akhmet Baitursynov left a significant mark in the history of Kazakh literacy and is rightly called Ult Ustazy (Teacher of the Nation). This year Kazakhstan will c...

02/03/2022

Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the request by Human Rights Watch concerning the “Tragic January” events

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan has received a letter from the international non-governmental organization Human Rights Watch (HRW) with information on cases of excessive use of force by law enforcement agencies during the January events in Kazakhstan. In addition, HRW has also published information about other abuses against detainees.
In this regard, we state the following.
The Republic of Kazakhstan condemns any possible cases of excessive use of force, unlawful detention, torture or ill-treatment of detainees.
President Tokayev has repeatedly stated that the investigation into the armed unrest must be impartial and conducted in line with the law. Firmly securing the rights of detainees and a fair legal process is indispensable.
The Head of State has called on the Prosecutor General’s Office and the Ministry of Internal Affairs to ensure strict compliance with the Constitution and the Criminal Procedure Code, which prohibit use of torture or other ill-treatment, while conducting the investigation.
All complaints of illegal detention and possible ill-treatment of detainees will be thoroughly investigated. A hotline has been set up to ensure citizens can receive relevant information and file complaints, including regarding actions of the law enforcement personnel. The investigating authorities verify all incoming information about violations. According to the data from the General Prosecutor’s Office, authorities have to date launched 98 criminal cases concerning complaints of the use of illegal methods of investigation and other violations of the rights of citizens.
The General Prosecutor’s Office and other state investigative bodies are ready and willing to thoroughly review each individual case raised by the public in Kazakhstan and internationally.
To monitor the protection of the rights of detained citizens, Human Rights Ombudsperson Elvira Azimova, as well as members of the National Preventive Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture (NPM) and the National Council of Public Trust have been provided access to penitentiary system facilities.
According to current information, regional NPM teams have made 97 independent monitoring visits to 83 facilities in 16 regions of Kazakhstan. The Human Rights Ombudsperson has received 48 citizen complaints alleging violations of their human rights, which are currently under review. Furthermore, at the request of the regional NPM teams, the access of lawyers and civil medics to the detainees has been ensured.
Reputable civil society representatives, including human rights defenders and lawyers, have recently established public commissions to investigate the January events.
Kazakhstan remains committed to its human rights obligations and is open to dialogue and cooperation with international nongovernmental organizations. In particular, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Mukhtar Tileuberdi, has agreed to meet with the Executive Director of Human Rights Watch, Kenneth Roth.
Finally, Kazakhstan continues to engage actively with UN human rights bodies and mechanisms.

02/03/2022

Kazakh Ambassador to the US Yerzhan Ashikbayev held talks with Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Kara McDonald.
American diplomats highlighted their support for the course of political and socio-economic reforms of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym Jomart-Tokayev, including the priority solution of issues of socio-economic inequality, the fight against corruption, and also welcomed the measures taken by the Kazakh authorities to ensure a transparent and thorough investigation of the January tragic events.
Expressing appreciation to the American partners for conveying full support for constitutional institutions, the Kazakh diplomat stressed that the Government of Kazakhstan is taking comprehensive measures for a constructive dialogue with the civil society and international partners to guarantee impartial investigation and ensure the implementation of the rule of law and respect for human rights.
Assistant Secretary Lu, in his turn, noted the commitment of the Joe Biden Administration to the further development of bilateral cooperation and stressed the US intention to provide practical assistance in the implementation of the planned reforms.

02/03/2022

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This Friday! Don’t miss your chance to discuss the postgraduate study and research opportunities at NU GSPP.

Our mission is to improve the quality of life of people in Kazakhstan and Central Asia by training leaders to improve governance through excellence in teaching, research, and executive development that focuses on key policy and leadership challenges. And we strongly believe that Good Governance Matters.

If you also do, join us on Friday, February 4, at 7:30 pm and discover more about our programs at the upcoming Virtual Open House Day!
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Осы құндылықтарымыз сізге жақын болса, 4 ақпан күні сағат 19:30-де өтетін виртуалды ашық есік күніне қосылыңыз.
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