Kazakhstan hoping to come to terms over Karachaganak in H1 2011
Our next meeting is scheduled for May 10. Now the talks have been intensified. Hopefully, we will reach some agreement in the first half of the year: Minister of Oil and Gas Sauat Mynbayev.
Kazakh exporters may now use ILAC-MRA-NCA mark
Kazakhstani exporters may now use ILAC-MRA-NCA compination certification mark that means correspondence to the international technical regulations.
EBRD to assist in finding consultants on People’s IPOs
The consultants will be advising the Kazkahstan’s Government on choice of companies [shares of which will be offered to the public] and on timing of the IPOs: Minister of Finance Bolat Zhamishev.
Kazkahstan to work on its space industry with EADS Astrium
I’ve met with François AUQUE, EADS Astrium President. We will be working to develop Kazkahstan’s space industry: PM Karim Massimov.
Turan tiger population to be restored
The Ussuri tigers are going to be brought to Kazakhstan in a step to restore the Turan tiger population in 2014-2015.
UNICEF provided poliomyelitis vaccine to Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan completed immunization of children against poliomyelitis. It was done because of the outbreak in Tajikistan and Russia in 2010.
Kazakhstan to introduce railway ticket machines in Q3 2011
The project to launch sales of railway tickets through a network of ticket machines will be implemented as a public-private partnership. The investor undertakes to create a network of 3 000 ticket machines across the country.
Seven Nobel Prize winners to speak at IV Astana Economic Forum
As of April 20, a total of 3 580 people have been accredited, including 843 attendees from 72 countries. Among those in attendance there will be 7 Nobel Prize winners.
Majilis passes draft law on e-money in third reading
According to Mr. Tadjiyakov, Vice Chairman of the National Bank, non-banking organizations will be able to sell and buy e-money issued by banks and deal with operations related to use of e-money.