Astana, October 23, 2024 — Lonely Planet, a leading international travel media, has named Kazakhstan as one of the best countries to visit in its annual Best in Travel 2025 rankings.
Each year, Lonely Planet's experts carefully select the destinations based on recommendations from travelers, staff, writers, and other industry professionals. In 2025, Kazakhstan was chosen for its rich history, diverse landscapes, and unique cultural heritage, setting it apart from other countries.

Since gaining independence in 1991, Kazakhstan has been following its peaceful and balanced foreign policy. The country is committed to multilateral cooperation in line with the UN Charter, playing an active role in international security and stability. This commitment has been demonstrated through a range of initiatives in nuclear non-proliferation, providing a neutral negotiation platform for dispute resolution processes, leadership in international organisations, humanitarian efforts, and contributions to global peacekeeping operations.

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THE “ONE BELT, ONE ROAD -2024” REGIONAL MEDIA COOPERATION FORUM IN THE CHINESE CITY OF CHENGDU CONFIRMED THE COHESION AND INTEREST OF JOURNALISTS FROM 76 COUNTRIES TO DEVELOP COOPERATION IN COVERING HUNDREDS OF PROJECTS WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE MODERN “SILK ROAD”, WHICH IS BEING REBUILT IN THE 21ST CENTURY BY MORE THAN 150 COUNTRIES AND WHICH INTEGRATES COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT ON THE BASIS OF MUTUAL BENEFIT AND ADVANTAGE.

ASTANA — The international rating agency Moody’s upgraded the Kazakh government’s long-term local and foreign currency issuer ratings to Baa1 from Baa2 and changed the outlook to stable from positive on Sept. 9.

On September 8-13, 2024, Kazakhstan will host the Fifth World Nomad Games, a unique international sports event showcasing ethnic sports rooted in the traditions of nomadic peoples of Central Asia. This event will promote ethno-sports and the ethno-cultural movement, celebrating them as a major part of human civilization.

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July 4, 2024 - Astana, Kazakhstan – The 24th summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), chaired by Kazakhstan, took place today in the capital, Astana. Titled “Strengthening Multilateral Dialogue – Striving Towards a Sustainable Peace and Prosperity,” the summit saw the adoption of the Astana Declaration, as well as approximately 25 documents and statements from the Heads of State, including the Initiative on World Unity for a Just Peace, Harmony, and Development, which was supported by the members of the SCO.

The Nomad Games will be held in Astana from 8 to 13 September 2024.

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