International Coverage: Kazakh-Turkmen Cooperation, Nuclear Power Plant Referendum, and More
The Astana Times has curated a selection of articles from global media outlets that cover the latest news and developments in Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest highlights various topics such as Kazakh-Turkmen cooperation, the recent nuclear power plant referendum, European investments in Kazakhstan, and more.
According to a report by Bloomberg, voters in Kazakhstan overwhelmingly supported the construction of a new nuclear power plant in a recent referendum. With 71% of voters in favor, Kazakhstan’s Central Election Commission declared the government’s plan to build a new reactor successful, citing a turnout of 64%.
France24 reported that Kazakhstan, as the world’s largest producer of uranium, is moving forward with plans to build its first nuclear power plant. The construction project has garnered interest from countries like China, France, Russia, and South Korea.
In another development, Trend shared that Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan have signed a series of documents aimed at strengthening their friendship and strategic partnership. The two countries adopted a declaration to deepen cooperation across various sectors.
EU Reporter highlighted Kazakhstan’s growing importance as a reliable partner of the European Union in Central Asia. The recent conference titled Strategic Partnership with the EU and Kazakhstan emphasized the significant evolution of relations between the two regions.
South China Morning Post published an interview with Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Alibek Kuantyrov, who emphasized the importance of close coordination between Kazakhstan and China in multilateral frameworks like the United Nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
Euractiv reported on the increasing economic ties between the European Union and Kazakhstan, noting that half of Kazakhstan’s economic growth is driven by European investments. In 2023, EU investment into Kazakhstan surged by 23%, reaching $12.5 billion, demonstrating the deepening economic cooperation between the two regions.
Overall, these articles showcase the diverse and dynamic partnerships that Kazakhstan is fostering with countries and regions around the world, reflecting the country’s commitment to economic development and international cooperation.
