In response to repeated Kata’ib Hizbollah (KH) attacks on Iraqi bases that host Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) coalition forces, U.S. forces have conducted precision defensive strikes against five KH facilities in Iraq and Syria that will degrade KH’s ability to conduct future attacks against OIR coalition forces. The five targets include three KH locations in …

On February 1, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo announced that the United States will suspend its obligations under the INF Treaty, effective on February 2.  This follows from the U.S. announcement of December 4 that Russia was in material breach of the Treaty and had 60 days to return to compliance before U.S. suspension …

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the East Kazakhstan Region Akimat, and the AES Group of companies in Kazakhstan will sign a Memorandum of Cooperation on December 14th, 2015 in Ust-Kamenogorsk on developing an energy efficiency and energy savings program. In Kazakhstan, similar to many other countries around the world, a significant amount of energy is …

  On December 10, 2015, the world celebrates the 65th International Human Rights Day, commemorating the day when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Declaration, signed by the United States, Kazakhstan, and nearly every other member of the United Nations, states that the human rights specified in the …

On December 9 in Astana, the United States joined the European Union, Japan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Georgia, Armenia, South Korea, Norway, and Kazakhstan in signing the Agreement Continuing the International Science and Technology Center (ISTC). This agreement establishes Kazakhstan as the host nation of the ISTC and enables the ISTC to continue its vital …

The US Emabassy in Kazakhstan and the Dance Studio Hip Hop Culture 23 is putting on a breakdance festival/competition in Astana. Thanks to the Embassy’s financial assistance the break-dancers of Kazakhstan are able to invite to Kazakhstan one of the world’s best break dancers, Thias Lopez (Thesis). THESIS began B-Boying at the young age of …

The U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan is happy to announce the first visit by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to Kazakhstan from November 1-3, as part of a broader trip by the U.S. Secretary of State to all five Central Asian republics. In Astana Secretary Kerry will meet with President Nursultan Nazarbayev, and will conduct …

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan from October 28 to November 3. While in Vienna, Secretary Kerry will hold bilateral and multilateral meetings with foreign counterparts to discuss the ongoing crisis in Syria. The Secretary will then travel to Bishkek, Samarkand, Astana, Dushanbe, and Ashgabat …

The U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan, in partnership with Kazmedia Center’s media school and the Club of Foreign Editors, is holding a master class in Astana for editors-in-chief, journalists, producers and any other creative people across the industry on 7th October, 2015. This master class will be conducted by Peter Corbett, a globally sought speaker and …

President Obama met today with President Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan.  The two leaders discussed bilateral relations, nuclear nonproliferation, and regional stability and economic development.  The leaders further discussed the importance of finding a peaceful solution to the conflict in Ukraine that includes full implementation of the Minsk agreements.  The President also congratulated President Nazarbayev on …

The U.S. Geological Survey in coordination with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, JSC “National Company “Kazakhstan Gharysh Sapary”, U.S. State Department, U.S. Agency for International Development, and the International Science and Technology Center are holding a training workshop entitled “Integrated Water Resource Analytical Techniques and Remote Sensing Applications in Support of Water …

The U.S. Embassy invites media to cover the Grand Opening of the new American Corner in Astana.  Over the past ten years, the U.S. Mission in Kazakhstan has worked closely with local libraries to offer the general public access to free English-language resources and programs related to the United States through its 11 information centers …

Remarks Thomas M. Countryman Assistant Secretary, Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation IAEA Low Enriched Uranium Fuel Bank Agreement Signing Ceremony Astana, Kazakhstan Minister Idrissov, Minister Shkolnik, Director General Amano, Honored Guests: Establishing the IAEA Fuel Bank is an important and a complex achievement.  It is important that we recognize the many people who made …

Representatives from around the globe are gathered in Astana, Kazakhstan, to launch the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Low Enriched Uranium (LEU) Bank. Through this initiative, Member States of the IAEA will be able to access a ready reserve of nuclear material for fueling peaceful power reactors should they have difficulties securing such material on the international …

A high level U.S. delegation, led by Assistant Secretary of State Thomas Countryman, will visit Astana on August 27-28 for the signing of an agreement between Kazakhstan and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on establishing low-enriched uranium (LEU) ‘fuel bank’ in Kazakhstan. The document will be signed by Foreign Minister Yerlan Idrissov and IAEA …

The United States suspends FATCA penalties against Kazakhstani banks in order to allow time to conclude bilateral agreement Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act of 2010 (FATCA) requires banks that have any U.S. depositors to report on those U.S. depositors’ accounts to the U.S. Treasury.  Kazakhstan and the United States initialed a bilateral agreement regarding how such information …

A high level U.S. delegation, led by Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Gil Kerlikowske, is in Astana from June 28 through June 30 for a conference of ministers and senior officials of 13 Central and South Asian states who will be meeting to discuss ways of countering violent extremism and developing a coordinated …

Remarks as prepared by Commissioner R. Gil Kerlikowske South and Central Asia CVE Regional Conference Astana, Kazakhstan June 29, 2015  South and Central Asia Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Regional Conference Prime Minister Massimov, Foreign Minister Idrissov, Prosecutor General Daulbayev, other ministers from the region, and distinguished colleagues, thank you. It is a unique pleasure to …

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, …

U.S. Embassies around the world are currently experiencing technical problems with passport and visa systems.  This issue is not specific to any particular country, citizenship document, or visa category.  We are working urgently to correct the problems and restore our system to full operational status as soon as possible. Due to these worldwide consular systems …

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), …

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 …

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 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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …