How many Kazakhstanis will remain in Syria

©️ Depositphotos.com

Tengrinews.kz - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Alibek Bakayev revealed the number of Kazakhstanis still residing in Syria.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Alibek Bakayev addressed this during a briefing at the Senate.

"More than 30 Kazakhstanis. If I'm not mistaken, it's 33 people—no more. We are in constant contact with these citizens," Bakayev assured.

The deputy minister also provided updates on Kazakhstanis evacuated from the Middle East.

"We brought back 129 people from the Gaza Strip and 69 people during the evacuation from Lebanon," he noted.

Read about how the situation in Syria may affect Kazakhstan here.

Syria Foreign Ministry Kazakh citizens

Читайте также

LAST NEWS Join Telegram

Four days of festivities: where to go for New Year in Astana, Almaty and Shymkent

30 December 2025, 12:17

More than 10 flights delayed at Astana Airport

30 December 2025, 11:10

Sun will offer a chance to witness an unusual natural phenomenon on New Year’s night

30 December 2025, 11:02

Suspects in a series of apartment burglaries detained in Almaty

30 December 2025, 10:05

Dangerous weather in Astana: city administration appeals to residents

30 December 2025, 09:33

“I need a hug”: foreign national detained in Almaty for harassment

29 December 2025, 20:21

Almaty to welcome the New Year with rain, Astana with a snowstorm: weather forecast

29 December 2025, 19:23

New Year fireworks in Astana: where and when to watch

29 December 2025, 18:51

Pulled off the flight: New Year gifts you absolutely can’t take on a plane

29 December 2025, 18:17

New Year without stomach trouble: a gastroenterologist’s advice

29 December 2025, 18:01

Unexpected weather forecast for New Year's Eve in Kazakhstan

29 December 2025, 14:15

China, India and more: top countries sending tourists to Kazakhstan named

29 December 2025, 13:41

Kazakhstan adopts new banking law

29 December 2025, 11:53

Georgia extradites to Kazakhstan Russian linked to the January Events

29 December 2025, 11:05

Prosecutor General’s Office warned Kazakhstanis about WhatsApp account hijacking

29 December 2025, 10:37

What the weather will be like in Astana, Almaty and Shymkent on December 29–31

29 December 2025, 09:42

Market catches fire in Atyrau

29 December 2025, 09:20

Fog to blanket Kazakhstan: weather forecast for Monday, December 29

29 December 2025, 09:12

Weather to delight Kazakhstanis ahead of the New Year

26 December 2025, 23:37

Plane fails to reach Almaty due to an unexpected malfunction

26 December 2025, 23:27

National Security Committee receives some functions of the AI Ministry

26 December 2025, 23:19

Dollar has sharply weakened against tenge in Kazakhstan

26 December 2025, 23:12

Three young men go missing in Almaty mountains: one found dead

26 December 2025, 22:47

Preserving historical and cultural heritage: Tokayev signs law

26 December 2025, 22:31

Photos of Kazakhstan’s “new passport” spark debate: Interior Ministry explains

26 December 2025, 22:07

Kazakh artists dominate Hollywood actor’s 2025 playlist

26 December 2025, 21:50

Economic reforms and people’s well-being: Tokayev met with the Prime Minister

26 December 2025, 13:18

Almaty Metro is planned to be extended to the city of Alatau: new details

26 December 2025, 12:59

Almaty Metro to be linked with Alatau city

26 December 2025, 12:08

Lufthansa plane makes an emergency landing in Almaty due to an incident on board

26 December 2025, 11:18

New anomaly discovered on “alien spacecraft” 3I/ATLAS

26 December 2025, 10:34

AZAL plane crash near Aktau: Kazakhstan reveals details of the investigation

26 December 2025, 10:18

Our people have gained global recognition: Tokayev praises Kazakh artists

26 December 2025, 09:29

Women in Almaty report a foreigner harassing them with a strange request

25 December 2025, 22:43

World’s best cuisines named: where Kazakhstan ranks

25 December 2025, 14:48

Kazakhstan’s police switched to enhanced duty regime

25 December 2025, 14:21

Tokayev arrives in Zhambyl region

25 December 2025, 13:39

Tragedy not forgotten: one year after the plane crash near Aktau

25 December 2025, 12:46

Camera traps capture a steppe cat on the Ustyurt Plateau

25 December 2025, 11:20

Snow, blizzards and ice: storm warning Issued for major cities and 14 regions

25 December 2025, 10:30

Tokayev: “At last I have found someone who understands what I demand”

25 December 2025, 10:07

Snow, blizzards and a cold snap: weather in Kazakhstan for December 25

25 December 2025, 09:39

Tokayev: School shortages remain one of the country’s most pressing problems

24 December 2025, 21:12

“Otherwise it will affect the quality of life of Kazakhstanis”: Tokayev issues instruction on waste recycling

24 December 2025, 20:34

“It’s simply disgraceful”: Tokayev sharply criticizes situation in Borovoe

24 December 2025, 19:59

Tokayev shares Xi Jinping’s impressions of Astana

24 December 2025, 19:36

Tokayev urges Astana to look to Tokyo

24 December 2025, 19:23

“This is the mentality we need here”: Tokayev praises Japanese citizens

24 December 2025, 19:03

Anticyclone to bring severe frosts to Kazakhstan

24 December 2025, 12:45

Current pension size in Kazakhstan announced

24 December 2025, 12:24

Poland extradites to Kazakhstan a Ukrainian woman suspected of organ trafficking

24 December 2025, 11:58

January 2026 brings Kazakhstanis an extended holiday break

24 December 2025, 11:34

Tokayev to hold meeting on Astana’s development

24 December 2025, 11:06

100 surveillance cameras and a reinforced perimeter: Louvre tightens security measures

24 December 2025, 10:20

Fog and blizzards: weather in Kazakhstan for December 24

24 December 2025, 09:42

Families of victims of the Baku–Grozny flight crash arrive in Aktau

23 December 2025, 23:46

Trump invites Tokayev to G20 summit in Miami

23 December 2025, 23:08

Agreements, Ukraine and an invitation to Kazakhstan: Tokayev speaks with Trump

23 December 2025, 22:48

“Fairy tale footage”: Kazakh man captures sunset from a mountain summit

23 December 2025, 20:20

Sharp cold snap in Astana, rain in Almaty: 3-day forecast

23 December 2025, 19:01

Dollar dropped sharply in Kazakhstan

23 December 2025, 18:22

Kazakhstan has become the leader in life expectancy in Central Asia

23 December 2025, 13:39

“Only about 500 left worldwide”: rare chick born at sanctuary

23 December 2025, 13:11

Trump sends gifts to Tokayev

23 December 2025, 12:48

Earthquake occurred in the Caspian Sea

23 December 2025, 12:36

WhatsApp speeds in Russia drop by 70–80% - media reports

23 December 2025, 09:24

Tokayev to Putin: Kazakhstan and Russia must stand together on issues affecting the everyday lives of their citizens

23 December 2025, 00:39

NSC thwarts attempt to sell radioactive uranium

22 December 2025, 14:31

Cold front approaches Kazakhstan

22 December 2025, 13:25

Tokayev sent a telegram to the President of South Korea

22 December 2025, 12:32

Blogger Mellstroy said he is wanted by Interpol at Kazakhstan’s request

22 December 2025, 10:02

Earthquake struck Almaty

22 December 2025, 08:20

Results of Tokayev’s visit to Japan: billions in investment and new projects

22 December 2025, 07:47

Tokayev at the EAEU summit: artificial restrictions must be removed

22 December 2025, 07:29

Tokayev: next SEEC meeting to be held in Astana in May

22 December 2025, 07:01

Strong wind, fog, precipitation: weather in Kazakhstan for December 22

22 December 2025, 06:49

Tokayev attends Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meeting in narrow format

21 December 2025, 22:43

Relations with the US, Russia and China: Tokayev outlines Kazakhstan’s position

19 December 2025, 21:12

New Year trees with a catch: police warn Kazakhstanis

19 December 2025, 20:43

Tokayev explains why Kazakhstan gave up nuclear weapons

19 December 2025, 20:11

Tokayev shown how Tokyo prepares for emergencies and combats fake news

19 December 2025, 19:37

Tokayev proposes opening a United Nations University branch in Almaty

19 December 2025, 18:58

Kazakhstan embodies Prince Shotoku’s principle, Tokayev says

19 December 2025, 18:32

Protocol, politics and technology: how Japanese media covered Tokayev’s visit

19 December 2025, 17:53

“Qosh keldiniz!”: Tokyo Governor greets Tokayev in Kazakh

19 December 2025, 17:36

Pauses and gestures: How Tokayev surprised Japan’s Prime Minister

19 December 2025, 17:24

Tokayev meets with heads of major Japanese companies

19 December 2025, 13:09

What awaits Roblox in Kazakhstan, Deputy Minister says

19 December 2025, 12:04

Social media ban for children in Kazakhstan: which platforms it will affect

19 December 2025, 11:32

Snow, icy conditions, and blizzards: weather in Kazakhstan for December 19

19 December 2025, 10:52

Astana and Tokyo sign memorandum of understanding

19 December 2025, 10:36

Severe frosts and snow expected in Astana and Almaty: 3-day forecast

19 December 2025, 09:33

“Alien spacecraft” 3I/ATLAS: when the comet will be closest to Earth

19 December 2025, 03:47

Tokayev sends telegram to Emir of Qatar

19 December 2025, 01:18

Tokayev meets Kazakh sumo wrestler in Tokyo

19 December 2025, 00:54

New Year trees lit up in Almaty

19 December 2025, 00:40

Tokayev holds talks with Rakuten CEO Hiroshi Mikitani

18 December 2025, 23:57

Kazakhstan and Japan sign 14 documents

18 December 2025, 23:49

Tokayev meets with Kazakhstanis working in Japan

18 December 2025, 16:57

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ceremonially welcomed President Tokayev

18 December 2025, 16:48