Climate change is one of our most urgent, complex, and far-reaching challenges. It also presents opportunities to strengthen U.S. and global security and promote economic growth.  Please the full article here (PDF, – 737 KB)

The Republic of Kazakhstan has a government system dominated by President Nursultan Nazarbayev and the ruling Nur Otan Party. The constitution concentrates power in the presidency. The president controls the legislature and the judiciary as well as regional and local governments. Please the attachment here . (PDF – 177 KB)

Overview: The Government of Kazakhstan passed new counterterrorism legislation and continued to develop its national program for countering terrorism and what it refers to as religious extremism, with efforts to establish new interagency counterterrorism bodies at the national, regional, and local levels. The national program outlines the responsibilities of each government agency and ministry to prevent …

The U.S. Embassy is pleased to sponsor an open competition for Kazakhstan students. Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) is a program of the U.S. Department of State, and is administered on our behalf by American Councils for International Education. The program provides opportunities for students in 8th, 9th , and 10th grades from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, …

PROGRAM PURPOSE The purpose of this program is to award small grants to Kazakhstani non-governmental, non-commercial organizations for specific projects that promote the prevention of drug abuse, especially by youth, in Kazakhstan.  Proposals are evaluated according to the topic of the project, clearly formulated goals and target groups, and the ability of the applying organization …

Kazakhstan The constitution provides for religious freedom; however, the government used certain laws and policies to restrict the religious freedom of groups deemed by the government to be “non-traditional,” using methods such as arrests, fines, and raids. The government allowed religious groups it deemed “traditional” to operate with fewer restrictions. Respect for religious freedom declined …

The Office of Military Cooperation at the U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan is pleased to invite young Kazakhstanis to compete for appointment to the United States Service Academies (U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, and U.S. Coast Guard Academy) for the Class of 2019, which begins in the summer …

This program is designed to give mentor/mentee pairs an opportunity to advance their personal and professional development, design a civic project for their region, and bring it to life! Successful applicants will participate in the Alumni Mentorship Conference which will take place in Astana, December 6-7. If you are interested, please send your contact information …

English Teaching Distance Learning Program: Application for Spring and Summer Semesters 2014-2015 Academic Year  For Kazakhstani English Language Teachers or Teacher Trainers The Regional English Language Office of the Embassy of the United States in Kazakhstan announces the competition for “E-Teacher” scholarship courses for spring and summer semesters of 2014-2015 academic year. Program Overview The …

To apply, visit the  Global UGRAD Online Student Application . The U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan is pleased to announce an open competition for the 2016-2017 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program in Eurasia and Central Asia (UGRAD). Deadline is January 1st at 5:00pm EST. The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD), sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural …

The Fulbright Foreign Student program offers graduate students and young professionals the opportunity to study in the United States and earn a master’s degree. Eligible Fields of Studies The Fulbright Foreign Student program is open to all fields of study except the medical sciences. Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens of Kazakhstan, residing in Kazakhstan at …

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program 2016-2017 Academic Year Leaders for a Global Society The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program provides accomplished young and mid-career professionals with ten months of non-degree academic study, leadership development, and professional enrichment in the United States. Humphrey Fellows are selected based on their potential for leadership and commitment to …

The Fulbright Visiting Scholar program brings accomplished Kazakhstani scholars to the United States to conduct advanced research at U.S. universities for a period up to one academic year. Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens of Kazakhstan residing in Kazakhstan at the time application Applicants must hold a doctoral degree or equivalent professional qualification at the time …

U.S. Ambassador George A. Krol, Deputy Chief of Mission John Mark Pommersheim, and Counselor for Public Affairs Aleisha Woodward met participants of an exchange program on preserving cultural heritage. During the 10-day tour of the United States, the participants met their American counterparts to discuss best practices in managing cultural heritage projects, preserving and restoring artifacts, …

Applications for the 2016-2017  Community Solutions Program are now open. The Community Solutions Program is a professional development program for the best and brightest global community leaders working in Transparency & Accountability, Tolerance & Conflict Resolution, Environmental Issues, and Women & Gender Issues. Selected candidates will participate in: a four month U.S. fellowship with a local nonprofit organization …

The U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Kazakhstan announces the arrival of Mark Moody to serve as the new Consul General of the United States of America in Almaty. Consul General Moody’s responsibilities include the Almaty, Zhambyl, South Kazakhstan, and Kyzylorda Oblasts. “It is a great honor to join the team at the Consulate General to serve …

On June 22, in Astana, Kazakhstan, the Agreement Continuing the International Science and Technology Center (ISTC) was initialed by the European Union, Georgia, Japan, the Kingdom of Norway, Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States of America.  The ISTC, with its new headquarters at …

From June 22-27 a high level Arizona Air National Guard delegation will visit Astana and Almaty to discuss ways in which Kazakhstan and the United States armies can cooperate more closely.  Since 1995, Kazakhstan has been partnered with the state of Arizona through the State Partnership Program which works to build relationships, learn best practices, …

On 15th June the U.S. Embassy is hosting a festive ceremony to celebrate two young Kazakhstanis, one of whom Maksat Nugmanov is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy (West Point) and the other Kazakhstani, Vladislav Gogulya, has chosen aviation and will be joining the U.S. Air Force Academy. The graduate of U.S. Military Academy (West Point), …

U.S. Army Central hosted the 1st Multinational Noncommissioned Officer Symposium in El Paso, Texas at the home of the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy, May 18-22.  Cmd. Sgt. Maj. Temirbek Khalykov, the sergeant major of Kazakhstan’s armed forces, along with senior NCOs and officers from Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab …

On June 5, the U.S. Consulate General hosted the “Taste of America: Soul Food” culinary event at the outdoor garden of the InterContinental with California-based celebrity Chef Tanya Holland.  At the family-style dinner, guests enjoyed the opportunity to taste the best of African-American cuisine, met Chef Holland, and had a chance to win one of …

U.S. Ambassadors to Kazakhstan, past and present, (L-R: George Krol (current), Kenneth Fairfax, William Courtney, John Ordway) gather in Astana to commemorate the 20thAnniversary of Project Sapphire and the Nunn-Lugar Cooperative Threat Reduction program.

The U.S. Embassy in Kazahstan would like to invite you to the opening of the first U.S. – Kazakhstani business forum that will take place at Rixos Hotel, Astana at 10:00 on June 2nd , 2015. The main idea of the forum is to promote business cooperation between Kazakhstan and the USA. Representatives of the …

John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC May 29, 2015 Today we honor the service and sacrifice of the courageous men and women serving under the flag of the United Nations with the mission of peace. That mission, which dates back nearly 70 years, is central to the purpose of the United Nations and indispensable …

On May 20 – 23, the U.S. Consulate General hosted a U.S. historian Tim Naftali in Almaty. During his visit Dr. Naftali delivered two public lectures: “Soyuz: The Secret History of US-Soviet Collaboration for Victory in World War” at the Kasteyev Museum of Arts and “Kazakhstan in the mind of Cold War America” at the …

Almaty welcomes the Model United Nations!  400 students from Central Asia, South Asia, and Europe converged to discuss solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges as a part of the fourth annual “New Silk Way Model UN.”  We are proud to support this program and applaud all the Model UN delegates and organizers at Al …

On May 6, the U.S. Consulate General launched “One Victory” photo exhibition to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Allied Victory in the Second World War at the A. Kasteyev State Museum of Arts of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Almaty. U.S. Ambassador George Krol delivered opening remarks and honored U.S. and Kazakhstani veterans, whose …

Washington – Recognizing the important contributions of the five Central Asian republics to broader regional stability, an interagency team will visit Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan for bilateral consultations on Afghanistan, April 20–24.  This group, led by State Department officials including Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Daniel Rosenblum …

Astana – In cooperation with the Akimat, the U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan will plant trees in Astana to mark the 45th anniversary of Earth Day celebrated throughout the world on April 22 at 12.00. For the past five years, the U.S. Embassy in Astana and the Akimat have planted trees in public locations around Astana. …

On April 16, Ambassador George A. Krol delivered his first public speech as U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan on the broad and productive U.S.-Kazakhstan bilateral relationship to students and professors of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. Ambassador Krol delivered an overview on the positive history of cooperation between the United States and Kazakhstan, the two countries’ mutual …

President Abraham Lincoln believed that we are, at heart, one Nation and one people. At a time when America was torn apart and our very future was in doubt, he knew our country was more than a collection of States, and that we shared a bond that would not break. One hundred fifty years after …

On Thursday April 16 at 10:30, U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan George A. Krol will deliver a speech on Kazakhstan-U.S. bilateral relations to the students of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. Address: New Library of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, entrance from Timiryazev Street. Please, see attached the map. *The event will be in English with consecutive interpretation …

April 11, 2015 marked the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Buchenwald concentration camp by U.S. forces. On that day, at the invitation of the Association of Prisoners of Fascism, we gathered at the eternal flame in Panfilov Park to honor former prisoners and remember those lost during the war. The survivors who told their …

On April 5, 2015, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. the U.S. embassy in Kazakhstan will host at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel in Astana an “Education in the USA” fair to which we invite journalists. Representatives of the U.S. Embassy will be available to discuss scholarships, visa issues, and general questions about studying in the …

Tuesday, March 31, 2015 Brookings Institute Washington, D.C. Highlights  Today, there are those who look at the drawdown of our forces from Afghanistan and see through that a region of declining importance to the United States.  Nothing could be further from the truth. … The lens through which we view Central Asia may have changed, …

arch 20, the U.S. Consul General Theresa Grencik opened the ASM BioResource Center at the Kazakhstan National Medical University, a project funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control in partnership with the American Society for Microbiology (ASM). The ASM BioResource Center will provide Kazakhstan National Medical University important resources, including books, journals, and online …

On March 19, Consul General Theresa Grencik opened “Business without Barriers: Seminar for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities” in partnership with “Shyrak” Association of Women with Disabilities. The purpose of the seminar is to stimulate entrepreneurial activity among disabled people by providing them with tools, tips, and information from the very best professionals in each area, provide …

Ambassador Krol: Allow me to say in the beautiful Kazakh language how pleased and honored I am to be in Kazakhstan as Ambassador of the United States of America. I appreciate this opportunity to express on behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States America’s strong friendship and support for a sovereign, …

At Kazakhstan National University (KNU) conference commemorating the 23rd anniversary of Kazakhstan’s accession into the United Nations, Consul General Theresa Grencik joined Kazakhstan’s first Ambassador to United Nations, Akmaral Arystanbekova.ited Nations, Consul General Theresa Grencik joined Kazakhstan’s first Ambassador to UN, Akmaral Arystanbekova, to discuss the important role of the United Nations in international affairs. KNU …

As a part of its Kazakhstan tour the innovative American cello/drum rock ensemble “Break of Reality” performed in Almaty on February 28 and March 1, 2015 in Almaty.  The band collaborated with Kazakh performing artist Galymzhan Moldanazar, a leading voice of contemporary music in Kazakhstan, cleverly combining Kazakh lyrics with electro-pop and synth-funk. “Break of …

The United States condemns the brutal murder of Boris Nemtsov, and we call upon the Russian government to conduct a prompt, impartial, and transparent investigation into the circumstances of his murder and ensure that those responsible for this vicious killing are brought to justice.  Nemtsov was a tireless advocate for his country, seeking for his …

The U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Kazakhstan is pleased to announce the tour of innovative American cello/drum rock ensemble “Break of Reality” from February 28 till March 8, 2015.  The group’s boundary breaking music blends classical technique and rock’n’roll. “Break of Reality” will perform in Almaty, Shymkent, Astana, and Atyrau as a part of American Music …

On February 20, 2015, Deputy Assistant Attorney General and Department of Justice Counselor for International Affairs Bruce C. Swartz and Prosecutor General of the Republic of Kazakhstan Askhat Daulbayev signed a Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters. The signing of this Treaty marks an important step forward by the United States and Kazakhstan to …

The U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan has launched a series of programs under the title “One Victory” to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Allied Victory in the Second World War. The U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan is organizing cultural events to celebrate the WWII era and honors the generation of Kazakhstanis and Americans whose sacrifices and …

EVENT: Please join us on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 for a telephonic press briefing with Deputy Assistant Secretary for Central Asia Daniel Rosenblum. Deputy Assistant Secretary Rosenblum will discuss U.S. policy as it relates to Central Asia, including opportunities for regional cooperation. Mr. Rosenblum will also discuss regional events and the challenges they pose to …

Ambassador George A. Krol arrived in Astana on February 3, 2015.  Ambassador Krol was sworn in as United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan on January 8th, and he looks forward to presenting his credentials to President Nazarbayev. Previously, Ambassador Krol served as U.S. Ambassador to Uzbekistan for three and a half years. He is a career …

Ambassador George A. Krol arrived in Astana today. Ambassador Krol was sworn in as United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan on January 8th, and he looks forward to presenting his credentials to President Nazarbayev. Previously, Ambassador Krol served as U.S. Ambassador to Uzbekistan for three and a half years. He is a career member of the Senior …

The U.S. Embassy Groundhog makes a prediction about our winter.

Astana – The U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan is pleased to announce the launch of the U.S. Embassy Small Grants Program (SGP) for qualified Kazakhstani non-governmental organizations and civil society groups. Through the Small Grants Program organizations can cover expenses for seminars, workshops, conferences, roundtable discussions, trainings, campaigns to engage the public in socially valuable activities, advocacy …

The President spoke today with President Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan.  The two leaders discussed the strong and comprehensive U.S.-Kazakhstani relationship and partnership for improving global security.  They affirmed their shared interest in seeking a peaceful resolution to the situation in eastern Ukraine and agreed on the importance of upholding the principles of sovereignty and territorial …

Following are foreign policy excerpts from President Obama’s 2015 State of the Union address. The full transcript of the speech is available on the White House website. THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary Washington, D.C. January 20, 2015 Remarks of President Barack Obama State of the Union Address Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, my fellow …

President Obama traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee, January 9 to deliver an address on an upcoming initiative for free community college education in the United States. The president addressed the tragic events in France before discussing education. His remarks on France are excerpted below. THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary Knoxville, Tennessee January 9, …

U.S. Embassy in Astana wishes you a Happy New Year!

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary Washington, D.C. December 17, 2014 STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT ON CUBA POLICY CHANGES Cabinet Room 12:01 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. Today, the United States of America is changing its relationship with the people of Cuba. In the most significant changes in our policy in more …

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary Washington, D.C. December 17, 2014 Fact Sheet: Charting a New Course on Cuba Today, the United States is taking historic steps to chart a new course in our relations with Cuba and to further engage and empower the Cuban people. We are separated by 90 miles of …

Four-time Olympic medalist Julie Chu and U.S. Paralympic sled hockey gold medalists, Andy Yohe and Lonnie Hannah, played a demonstration match with the Astana Barys on December 3rd. The event was one of several stops in Astana, which also included several schools.

Almaty’s GEW Conference kicked off on November 18th  with enthusiastic entrepreneurs, students, business and government representatives, and business development funds leasers gathering at the Atakent Exhibition Center.  Consul General T. Grencik delivered opening remarks to more than 300 participants of the forum, which was covered by the local media, noting that “Global Entrepreneurship Week is …

On November 10, U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) Vice President for South and Central Asia programs Andrew Wilder, and USIP Afghanistan and Central Asia Program Director Scott Smith, met Kazakhstani foreign policy experts and journalists to discuss Afghanistan’s political and economic development following Afghanistan’s peaceful transition of power to newly inaugurated President Ashraf Ghani.

On October 27, the U.S. Consul General Theresa Grencik opened the “Workshop for Regional Cooperation in Seismology and Earthquake Engineering in South and Central Asia” in Almaty.  The week-long conference is coordinated by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Institute of Seismology in Kazakhstan, the Helmholtz-Centre Potsdam – GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, the United …

On October 18, S. Begalin Children’s Library, the Almaty American Corner’s partner institution hosted a “Night in the Library”, an outstanding event devoted to the United States of America.  The “Night” was supported by the U.S. Consulate General as a part of the Almaty American Corner program promoting American culture, literature and history. The library …

On October 3, the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration joined the governments of Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom in announcing the commissioning of four transportation vehicles specially designed to transport radiological materials. In a ceremony at the Institute of Nuclear Physics in Almaty, U.S. Consul General Theresa Grencik, U.K. Regional Energy Officer …

The “Steppe Eagle 2014” international peacekeeping exercise was launched at Kazakhstan’s peacekeeping brigade KAZBRIG on September 24.  Kazakhstani peacekeeping personnel are heading off to Germany, where they will participate in exercises with counterparts from the United States, the UK, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. U.S. Ambassador John Ordway delivered opening remarks to congratulate KAZBRIG and welcome all …

Almaty, September 25, 2014 – USAID’s Business Connections project, co-financed by USAID and the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, builds the competitiveness Kazakhstani small and medium businesses. It is implemented under the framework of the Kazakhstan-American Program for Economic Development and supports the Government of Kazakhstan’s Business Road Map – 2020. Participants include owners …

Summary: President Obama joins former President Bill Clinton in celebrating the 20th anniversary of AmeriCorps, and welcoming some of the national service program’s newest members. This morning at the White House, President Obama joined former President Bill Clinton in celebrating the 20th anniversary of AmeriCorps, and welcoming some of the national service program’s newest members. …

My fellow Americans, tonight I want to speak to you about what the United States will do with our friends and allies to degrade and ultimately destroy the terrorist group known as ISIL. As Commander-in-Chief, my highest priority is the security of the American people.  Over the last several years, we have consistently taken the …

Promoting Women Entrepreneurs: In Astana, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative Mark Linscott and Minister Zhanar Aitzhanova sign the Memorandum of Understanding on Joint Efforts to Enable the Economic Empowerment of Women and Promote Women’s Entrepreneurship. Witnessing the ceremony (from left to right) are U.S. Congressmen Gregory Meeks (D-NY) and Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA), Ambassador John Ordway, Prime …

On August 21, Ambassador John Ordway traveled to Taldykorgan, the administrative center of Almaty Oblast.  The Ambassador made site visits to a USAID-funded HIV/TB project and women’s regional support center as well as a CDC-funded influenza surveillance program.  While in the regional capital, Ambassador Ordway also met with the rector of the Academy of Economics …

Company E, a contemporary dance group based in Washington DC, will be hosting dance classes at the Yestai Palace of Culture in Pavlodar from August 12-23. Classes will be held Monday-Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. The week will end with Company E’s performance on stage at 7 pm! Come and experience this American …

On July 14, Michael Klecheski, Chargé d’affaires, met with the 2014 U.S. Physics Team, who came to Astana to participate in the 45th International Physics Olympiad (IPHO), held July 13 – 20, 2014.  Five high school students are representing the United States at IPHO 2014: Alexander Bourzutschky, of Montgomery Blair High School, Silver Spring, MD; …

The “Native Lands” photographic exhibition opened in Astana at the Palace of Independence on July 4, 2014.  This unique exhibition, commissioned by the U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Kazakhstan, juxtaposes Edward S. Curtis’s photography of American Indians against selections from Alexander Kun’s Turkestan Album, which documented the lives of the nomadic peoples of the Central Asian …

On June 30, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency awarded a grant to Batys Transit joint stock company (BTTR) to support a feasibility study for a gas-fired power plant project in northwest Kazakhstan. The grant will help BTTR determine the technical and financial feasibility of a 25-100 megawatt gas-fired power plant, as well as review …

June 30, 2014 MEDIA ALERT ASTANA – On July 1-2, regional officials from ministries of trade and economy will gather in Astana for the “Expanding Central and South Asia Regional Trade” policy conference organized by the US Agency for International Development (USAID). Senior officials from the governments of Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Afghanistan, the Kyrgyz Republic and …

In a visit to Astana June 15-16, Coordinator of International Information Programs Macon Phillips and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Eileen O’Connor met with hundreds of people active in media and culture.  In a discussion with 130 patrons at the American Corner, Coordinator Phillips drew on his experience as social media advisor for the Obama …

In June, the U.S. Consulate General in Almaty organized an American Culinary project called “Taste of the American West”.  New York City-based chef and author Mark Tafoya spent a week in Almaty, conducting talks at the Almaty American Corner and at a local networking group as well as master classes for young students of the …

2010 U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist Evan Lysacek held a Master Class in Skating at the Children’s Palace, Monday, June 2.  

Photos from a superb show by Philadelphia’s own Rennie Harris Puremovement on the square in front of the Astana Opera and Ballet Theater. Thanks to all our partners for making this event a spectacular success!   

EARTH DAY, 2014 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Over four decades ago, Americans from all walks of life came together to tackle a shared challenge. Pollution damaged our health and livelihoods — from children swimming in contaminated streams to workers exposed to …

Thirty students from the southern Kazakhstan town of Taraz traveled to Astana on Monday to celebrate their successful completion of the two-year English Access Microscholarship Program. Students thanked the U.S. Embassy for support of the program and presented Ambassador Ordway with a book narrating their Access Program learning. The Ambassador awarded certificates while congratulating them …

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: April 15, 2014 The English Access Microscholarship Program (Access) provides a foundation of English language skills to talented 13-20 year-olds from economically disadvantaged sectors through after-school classes and intensive sessions.  Access gives participants English skills that may lead to better jobs and educational prospects. Participants also gain the ability to compete for and …

An official handover ceremony of a newly-renovated training center was held April 10 at KAZCENT -Partnership for Peace Training Center.  U.S. Consul General Theresa Grencik, KAZCENT Commander Colonel Oleg Essenov and Major Justin Colbert, Chief of the Office of Military Cooperation, participated in the ceremony, along with KAZCENT personnel. The Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI) …

Obama on Elections in Afghanistan 05 April 2014 THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 5, 2014 Statement by the President on Elections in Afghanistan On behalf of the American people, I congratulate the millions of Afghans who enthusiastically participated in today’s historic elections, which promise to usher in the …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release April 5, 2014 STATEMENT BY SECRETARY KERRY Afghanistan Elections Millions of Afghan men and women took to the polls today with courage and commitment. This is their moment. The Afghan people secured this election. They ran this election, and most importantly, they voted in …

The Obama Administration promotes the advancement of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in American schools and universities and in government and industry. The U.S. Department of State applies science, technology and innovation in the conduct of foreign relations. Please view attachment here (PDF – 564 KB)

On April 2 the U.S. Consulate General in Almaty, in partnership with A. Kasteyev State Museum of Arts and Chevron Corporation presented a “Native Lands” photo exhibition, depicting nomadic indigenous peoples and their traditions in Central Asia and North America. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Nisha Desai Biswal delivered the remarks …

Joint Statement by President Obama and President Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan on Cooperation in the Sphere of Nonproliferation and Strengthening Nuclear Security The Republic of Kazakhstan and the United States of America have confirmed a shared commitment to nonproliferation and strengthening nuclear security. The Republic of Kazakhstan and the United States of America note with satisfaction …

For many years, the United States and Kazakhstan have engaged in a broad set of cooperative activities to enhance and improve Kazakhstan’s nuclear security capabilities.  Recent and ongoing examples of such successful cooperation include: Nuclear Security Training Center The United States is working with Kazakhstan to develop a Nuclear Security Training Center (NSTC) in order …

Michael Klecheski, charge d’affaires of the U.S. Embassy, and Senior Vice President of Dale Carnegie & Associates Jean-Lois Van Doorne spoke at the opening ceremony for Dale Carnegie Training® in Astana.  The company was founded in 1912 by the renowned communications guru Dale Carnegie, celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2012.  The company is extending its …

Ambassador Ordway shares opinion on bilateral relationships and current trends with 24.kz TV channel

February 15, 2014 marked the 25th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan.  During a ceremony in Almaty, local authorities, Afghan war veterans, youth organizations, diplomats and Almaty residents honored those who served.   U.S. Consul General T.Grencik represented the United States, laying flowers at the Eternal Flame monument in Panfilov Park.   …

The U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan is pleased to invite you to the performance of the LAURA CORTESE & THE DANCE CARDS in Kazakhstan in Aktau, Atyrau and Astana cities.  The tour is being organized by the U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan, The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in partnership with American …

Jeff Hoffman, founding partner in the venture accelerator ColorJar and former executive at Priceline.com, spent four exciting days in Astana from January 30-February 2.  He kicked off his packed schedule with remarks at the Embassy during a fashion show by design students of the Astana College of Business and Management. During his time in Astana, …

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary January 28, 2014 Remarks of President Barack Obama State of the Union Address Tuesday, January 28, 2014 Washington, D.C. THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, my fellow Americans: Today in America, a teacher spent extra time with a student who needed it, and …

The U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan, Almaty city Akimat and local environmental nongovernmental organization PosadiDerevo.kz launched an anti-littering civic education and youth awareness campaign with the premiere of a public service announcement (PSA) in Almaty on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 5 PM at the Bekmambetov Cinema. The PSA will be screened on Khabar and Kazakhstan …