Assel Satubaldina

Analytical writer at the analytical service of Kazinform international news agency. Graduated from Nazarbayev University in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in political science and international relations, Assel is a multimedia journalist with a proven record in in-depth reporting across different areas in Kazakhstan and Central Asia.

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Foreign media about Kazakhstan: European Parliament meeting on reforms, booming international air travel, grain exports and Silk Road adventure
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - From an event at the European Parliament focusing on the reforms in Kazakhstan, to booming international air travel, Kazakhstan’s grain exports and itinerary along the great Silk Road, Kazinform presents a review of foreign media coverage about Kazakhstan this week.

31.05.2023 15:25
Spanish Secretary of State for Trade: bilateral trade between Kazakhstan, Spain surpasses pre-pandemic level
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - On May 30, Astana hosted the 10th meeting of the Kazakh-Spanish Intergovernmental Joint Commission on Cooperation in Economy and Industry, co-chaired by Kazakh Vice Minister of Trade and Integration Kairat Torebayev and the Secretary of State for Trade at the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism, Xiana Margarida Méndez Bértolo. The sides noted bilateral trade between Kazakhstan and Spain surpassed pre-pandemic levels, increasing by 41.7 percent and reaching 2.5 billion euros ($2.6 billion) in 2022. Secretary Méndez spoke to Kazinform about the key outcomes of her one-day visit to Astana.

27.05.2023 10:00
Foreign media about Kazakhstan: Astana International Forum, Trans-Caspian International Transport Route and industrial cooperation in Eurasia
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - From the coverage of the Astana International Forum to the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, Kazinform presents a review of foreign media coverage about Kazakhstan this week.

26.05.2023 16:39
Looming energy shortage in Kazakhstan
ASTANA, KAZINFORM – In his state-of-the-nation address in September 2021, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev warned of the energy shortage expected in Kazakhstan by 2030. But the problem has reached the nation much earlier. Kazakhstan, a resource-rich nation in Central Asia, is currently grappling with a significant energy shortage. More about the growing shortage of energy in Kazakhstan and alternative solutions considered by the government is in the latest article from Kazinform.

25.05.2023 12:00
Connectivity and green agenda: Kazakhstan and EU seek to boost trade, economic and investment cooperation
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - In a bid to strengthen economic ties and unlock new opportunities, the partnership between Kazakhstan and the European Union (EU) has witnessed remarkable progress in recent years.With both sides recognizing the mutual benefits of collaboration, trade, economic, and investment cooperation, the latest forum and meetings in bilateral and multilateral formats propelled the relationship to new heights. More about the prospects of this partnership, exploring the potential avenues for trade expansion, economic cooperation, and investment opportunities is in the latest article of Kazinform.

22.05.2023 15:00
Foreign media about Kazakhstan: Kazakhstan-EU partnership and exhibition of Kazakh nuclear activist in Hiroshima
ASTANA, KAZINFORM - From President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s visit to China, Kazakhstan- EU partnership to tourism ties between Kazakhstan and Egypt, and exhibition of Kazakh anti-nuclear activist in Hiroshima, Kazinform presents a review of foreign media coverage about Kazakhstan this week

19.05.2023 18:00
President Tokayev: synergy of Central Asian countries with China’s enormous economic opportunities can set new trajectory for partnership
ASTANA. KAZINFORM – The first-ever Central Asia-China Summit held in Xi'an on May 19 marked a significant milestone in regional diplomacy and cooperation. With the participation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan and leaders from other Central Asian countries and President of China Xi Jinping, the summit provided a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and deepening ties between Central Asia and China. More about how Kazakhstan views this cooperation moving forward is in the latest article of Kazinform.

18.05.2023 20:00
Second day of President Tokayev's visit to China brings business and investment partnerships to the table
ASTANA. KAZINFORM – In a significant move to bolster economic ties and deepen diplomatic relations, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev embarked on a highly anticipated visit to China on May 17. The trip, spanning a few days, includes high-level meetings, negotiations, and the participation of President Tokayev at the Kazakh-Chinese investor roundtable on May 18. Tokayev’s visit has seen the signing of 47 documents worth $22 billion. More about the key takeaways from the visit’s second day is in the latest article of Kazinform.

17.05.2023 15:00
30 years of cooperation between EU and Kazakhstan: what stands ahead
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - As the European Union (EU) and Kazakhstan mark three decades of cooperation, it is a moment to reflect on the progress achieved and the challenges encountered. More about the strategic partnership, key milestones and the prospects for future collaboration is in the latest analytical overview of Kazinform.

13.05.2023 10:00
Middle power diplomacy, Kazakhstan’s sea port development and tourism exhibition: foreign media coverage about Kazakhstan
ASTANA, KAZINFORM - From Kazakhstan’s role as a middle power, the country’s sea port development to successful participation in a travel exhibition in Dubai, Kazinform presents a digest of news on Kazakhstan in foreign media this week.

06.05.2023 10:00
Foreign media about Kazakhstan: French minister’s visit, rising oil exports and interview with youngest Mazhilis deputy
ASTANA, KAZINFORM - From French Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade Olivier Besht’s visit to Astana, agricultural cooperation with Tajikistan, an interview with the youngest member of the Mazhilis and the opinion article about the futuristic city of Astana, Kazinform presents a review of foreign media coverage about Kazakhstan this week.

04.05.2023 19:13
Kazakhstan is a football country, says FIFA President
ASTANA, KAZINFORM – President of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Gianni Infantino paid an official visit to Kazakhstan on May 3, meeting with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and government officials and representatives from the football community to discuss the development of football in the country.

29.04.2023 10:00
From Alikhan Smailov’s visit to Iran, business forum in Italy to agreement on Przewalski's horse with Czech Republic: what foreign media write about Kazakhstan
ASTANA, KAZINFORM From Alikhan Smailov’s visit to Tehran, the Astana International Forum to the agreement between Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic to bring back the Przewalski's horse, Kazinform presents a review of foreign media coverage about Kazakhstan this week.

28.04.2023 11:00
Kazakh Invest talks support measures for investors, investment agreement and large hydrogen project
ASTANA, KAZINFORM – In 2022, Kazakhstan attracted a record $28.5 billion of foreign direct investments. Kazakh Invest national company, established in 2017, has been in charge of attracting and directing investments to the promising sectors of the economy, and supporting investors as they open and do business in Kazakhstan. Kazakh Invest Managing Director Azamat Kozhanov spoke about the company’s efforts to support investors, investment tools and strategic projects in an interview with Kazinform.

22.04.2023 10:00
From gasification plans, cooperation with Germany and Austria to map exhibition in Brussels: review of foreign media about Kazakhstan
ASTANA. KAZINFORM – From plans for gas cooperation between Kazakhstan and Russia, business and investment prospects with Germany and Austria, to a beautiful exhibition of ancient maps depicting Kazakhstan hosted in Brussels, Kazinform presents a review of what foreign media wrote about Kazakhstan this week.

21.04.2023 15:00
Kazakh government sets ambitious goals for economic overhaul as country seeks to move to real market economy
ASTANA, KAZINFORM – On April 19, Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed the meeting in Astana on socioeconomic development, giving tasks to the new government. More about the tasks set by the President and how the government plans to fulfill them is in the latest article of Kazinform.

20.04.2023 11:00
QazInnovations: Kazakhstan seeks to bring volume of innovative products to $5.5 billion by 2025
ASTANA., KAZINFORM – Kazakhstan is rapidly emerging as a hub for innovation in the region of Central Asia, with numerous startups and research initiatives driving technological advancements in diverse fields that are becoming increasingly crucial for its sustained growth and prosperity.

19.04.2023 20:00
Kazakhstan’s economy grows 4.9% in 2023, but President Tokayev says it is not enough
ASTANA, KAZINFORM - President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev chaired the meeting today in Astana that gathered senior officials, deputies of the Parliament and maslikhats, focusing on Kazakhstan’s socio-economic development. Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov and heads of the country’s regions, including capital Astana and major city Almaty, delivered their reports, saying the economic growth reached 3.2 percent in 2022 and 4.9 percent in 2023. Yet, President Tokayev emphasized it is not enough. More about the key takeaways from the meeting is in the latest article of Kazinform.

15.04.2023 11:00
Foreign media about Kazakhstan: Azerbaijan President’s visit to Kazakhstan, cooperation on key minerals with Korea, ongoing arbitration with oil giants
ASTANA. KAZINFORM – From the visit of Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev to Kazakhstan, cooperation on key minerals and infrastructure projects with South Korea to the ongoing arbitration with oil giants, Kazinform provides a review of what foreign media wrote about Kazakhstan this week.

13.04.2023 11:00
Unlocking the potential: Small and mid-sized businesses grow in Kazakhstan
ASTANA. KAZINFORM–Small and medium businesses (SMEs) should become the driving force of the economy and the labor market. That is what Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said in his address to the first session of the Kazakh Parliament of eighth convocation on March 29. As of March 1, 2023, the number of active SMEs increased by 31.1 percent compared to the previous year. More about the SMEs in Kazakhstan and why their development is important for the nation’s economy is in the latest article of Kazinform.

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