This week in Astana and beyond
Kazinform presents a roundup of the top headlines that shaped the past seven days in Kazakhstan.
President Tokayev congratulates Kazakhstanis on Victory Day
The Head of State noted that Kazakhstan cherishes the memory of the military valor and selfless labor, honoring its heroes, who demonstrate true determination and courage, delivering care and support to veterans.
Military parade marking 80th anniversary of Great Victory in WWII kicks off in Astana
Astana hosted a grand military parade showcasing Kazakhstan’s armed forces. Over 4,000 servicemen are participating, along with more than 200 units of military equipment and 66 planes and helicopters.
Kazakhstan, Vietnam establish strategic partnership
During the official visit of General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam Tô Lâm, the two nations signed a joint statement elevating bilateral ties to a strategic partnership. The sides emphasized trade, agriculture, education, energy and tourism as key areas for cooperation.
4. Kazakhstan–Vietnam: The voice of developing countries in the global economic architecture
In an interview with the Kazinform News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam, Bui Thanh Son, discussed the state of Kazakhstan-Vietnam relations.
Kazakhstan and UAE to build wind farm in Zhambyl region
Kazakhstan and the UAE will jointly construct a 1 GW wind power plant in Zhambyl region. The wind farm project stipulates introducing one of the advanced energy storage systems with a 300 MW/600 MWh capacity.
Kazakh National Bank issues banknote on occasion of 80 years since Great Victory
The National Bank of Kazakhstan released a commemorative 1,000 tenge banknote marking the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory. The banknote will be issued in a limited run of 5 million copies.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Tó Lâm attend concert with participation of Dimash
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and General Secretary of the Central Committee of Vietnam’s Communist Party Tô Lâm attended a concert as part of the Culture Days of Vietnam in Kazakhstan. The Hanoi Philharmonic Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra of Astana Ballet Theatre, choir of the State Opera and Ballet Theatre Astana Opera as well as prominent artists of Kazakhstan and Vietnam, including Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen, took stage at the Astana Opera Theatre.
9. Kazakh schoolboy shines at 2025 Asia Pacific Linguistics Olympiad
Kazakh school student Ramazan Butantayev has won a gold medal of the 2025 Asia Pacific Linguistics Olympiad. APLO is a prestigious intellectual competition gathering around 500 participants from 12 countries, such as China, Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Iran, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand.
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