Defiant Putin sets himself up as G8 outsider
Vladimir Putin's participation in the first G8 summit of his new term was supposed to seal his comeback to the global stage as Russia's paramount leader after winning a third presidential term last year.
Kazakhstan and Slovenia to sign double taxation treaty
The double taxation treaty will enable the companies working in both Kazakhstan and Slovenia to avoid double taxation: Kazakhstan Minister.
Development of national languages in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan is not to the detriment to Russian language: Russia’s Foreign Ministry
Russia has been paying special attention to language-related issues as post-Soviet states are still home to millions of ethnic Russians: Russia’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Gregory Karassin.
Rowhani firm on Iran nuclear policy but vows more openness
Iran's newly-elected president Hassan Rowhani ruled out any halt to the nuclear activity that has drawn UN sanctions but said he hoped an early deal could be reached to allay the concerns of major powers.
Palestinian statehood at 'dead-end': Israel minister
Israeli Economy Minister Naftali Bennett said on Monday that the idea of a Palestinian state was at a "dead end", prompting the Palestinians to accuse him of sounding the death knell of a two-state solution.
Vote shows Iranian people want 'different direction': Obama
US President Barack Obama said that Iran's election result showed the country's people wanted to back away from confrontation with the outside world but ruled out for the moment lifting economic sanctions on Tehran.
Minister supports Kok-Zhailyau ski resort
Ecosystem and Kazakhstan economy in general will benefit from Kok-Zhailyau ski resort in Almaty if it is approached correctly: Minister.
Foreign investors ask Kazakhstan to simplify visa procedures
The round-table meeting on protection of the investors’ rights has been held in Kazakhstan Foreign Ministry.
Kelimbetov to take part in Saint-Petersburg Economic Forum
Deputy Prime-Minister of Kazakhstan Kairat Kelimbetov will take part in the Saint-Petersburg International Economic Forum.