Kazakhstan News Bulletin Released weekly by the Embassy of The Republic of Kazakhstan

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Vol. 3, No. 31, August 30, 2001

Headlines

Politics

·The world commemorates nuclear test site closure

·President Nazarbayev appeals for international assistance

·Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN) addresses the conference

·Kazakhstan celebrates Constitution Day

·President to back boost in pensions, salaries

·UNESCO to fund restoration of ancient city of Otrar

Economy

·EIU gives Kazakhstan, Russia the highest marks in CIS on economic reform

·The Washington Times reports on Kazakhstan's oil fund

Vol. 3, No. 30, August 27, 2001

KAZAKHSTAN AND THE UNITED STATES:

PARTNERS FOR NONPROLIFERATION

Vol. 3, No. 29, August 23, 2001

Headlines

Politics

·Pope prepares for September visit to Kazakhstan

·Aral disaster gets more international attention

·U.S. presents border services with communications equipment

·U.S. holds training program for customs officers

Economy

·CPC opening now scheduled for September 20, 2001

·Investors celebrate triumph over Kazakhstan oil field

·CNPC-Aktobemunaygas to ramp up production to 10 million tons by 2005

·Government marks mid-year budget surplus

Society

·Trial of former Prime Minister begins

Vol. 3, No. 28, August 22, 2001

Special Edition

Investors celebrate triumph over Kazakhstan oil field

(The Washington Times, August 21, 2001, By Christopher Pala)

Vol. 3, No. 27, August 20, 2001

Special Edition

Kazakhstan's Minister of Economy and Trade talks about

expanding trade,

WTO accession in Washington

Vol. 3, No. 26, August 16, 2001

Headlines

Politics

·Kazakhstan's Minister of Economy and Trade is in Washington

·CIS collective security forces to hold training in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan)

Economy

·Industrial growth up 14.2% after seven months

·Aral Sea could be Kazakhstan's next big oil region

·AES celebrates five years of investment at Ekibastuz GRES-1

·Grain harvest in Kazakhstan expected to exceed 15 million tons

Society

·Kazakhstan's Jews celebrate

·Kazakh-American University gets permission to educate gifted kids

·Ministry of Interior uncovers 10,800 drugs-related crimes in the first half of 2001

Vol. 3, No. 25, August 9, 2001

Headlines

Politics

·Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX): the U.S. should be more engaged with Kazakhstan

·Global Telecommunication to help introduce on-line education to Kazakhstan

Economy

·National Bank predicts 10% GDP growth in 2001

·Kazcommertsbank named best Kazakhstan's bank, Kazakh banking system most progressive in CIS

·OPEC to provide Kazakhstan with financial assistance

·Government comments on proven oil and gas reserves

·CPC clears way for commencement of the operations

Society

·Longest legs in the world

Vol. 3, No. 24, August 2, 2001

Headlines

Politics

·OSCE welcomes abolition of exit permits in Kazakhstan

·Rep. Edolphus Towns calls for strengthening trade relations with Kazakhstan

·Senator Richard Lugar praises Kazakhstan-U.S. cooperation in nonproliferation

·Former Secretary of Energy urges the Administration to "do its part to enhance U.S.-Kazakhstan cooperation"

Economy

·Commercial production at Kashagan could begin in 2004

·Oil production to hit 40 million tons in 2001, 100 million tons by 2010

Society

·Little league all-stars travel to Poland for championships

·BBC plans to expand its broadcasts in West Kazakhstan

Vol. 3, No. 23 July 26, 2001

Headlines

Politics

·Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan sign Agreement on Economic Cooperation

·Kazakhstan Ambassador to the US met Deputy Secretary of State

·Pope John Paul II to visit Kazakhstan in September

·Kazakhstan abolishes exit visas

·Women in Kazakhstan turn to politics

Economy

·Government revises 2001 GDP

·National Oil Fund Tops One Billion Dollars For the First Time

·FITCH raises Kazakhstan's long-term foreign and domestic currency ratings

·Processing industries show strong half-year growth

·Non-ferrous metal production up in first half of 2001

·New regional foreign investors council starts work

Vol. 3, No. 22, July 23, 2001

Special Edition

Dear Subscribers,

Last week 'The Washington Times' published a number of articles relating to Kazakhstan which we believe will be of interest to you.

The attached excerpts from the articles 'Cheney Aims to Drill Afar and Wide' and 'Kazakh Plutonium Stores Made Safe' highlight two of the most important areas of cooperation between Kazakhstan and the United States, the energy sphere and non-proliferation.

CHENEY AIMS TO DRILL AFAR AND WIDE

By David R. Sands, The Washington Times, July 20, 2001

KAZAKH PLUTONIUM STORES MADE SAFE

By Christopher Pala, Special to The Washington Times, July 21, 2001

Vol. 3, No. 21, July 12, 2001

Headlines

Politics

·President Nazarbayev talks to Vice President Cheney

·Shanghai Cooperation Organization representatives met in Astana

·Israeli Prime Minister to visit Kazakhstan in November

·Emigration to Israel subsiding

·Five thousand ethnic Kazakhs repatriated

Economy

·First Internet Data Center in CIS opens in Astana

·Kazakhstan enjoys industrial production growth

·Tengiz crude to reach CPC Black Sea terminal within 10 days

·Chevron to boost investment at Tengizchevroil

Vol. 3, No. 20, July 5, 2001

Headlines

Politics

·Parliament closes its second session, having approved 148 bills

·Government prepares for the abolishment of exit visas

·Kazakhstan's Customs Committee joins World Customs Organization Financial Committee

·Caspian heads of state to meet in October

Economy

·New Special Economic Zone created in Astana

·Kazakhstan accepted as member of Executive Committee of International Grain Council

·Six-month oil and gas production up 20.6%

·Government intends to create Aktau free trade zone

·Initiative for social action and renewal launches new Caspian program

Vol. 2, No. 19, June 28, 2001

Headlines

Politics

·President Nazarbayev visits children's village and speaks about economy

·New US Ambassador to Kazakhstan

·First Kazakhstan's Woman to enter West Point Academy

·First Female Deputy Minister of Defense

·Senate Committee approves ratification of ABM Treaty

·47,345 prisoners are eligible for amnesty

Economy

·National Fund reserves nearing $1 billion

·Kazakhstan's geological researchers call Aral Sea basin next big oil and gas region

·Chevron comments on Tengizchevroil development

·Oil products exports up in first four months of 2001

Vol. 2, No. 18, June 21, 2001

Headlines

Politics

·Kazakhstan takes part in NATO peacekeeping exercises

·Kazakhstan considering political risk insurance for investors

Economy

·Baku-Ceyhan gains momentum as Kashagan operator Eni expresses interest

·Chevron is looking at various export options

·Oil and gas production, processing volumes grow in 2001

·Moody's cites sound economic policies, raises Kazakhstan's ratings

·World Bank will provide USD 64.5 million to environmental project

·Cisco Systems looks to boost activities in Kazakhstan

Vol. 2, No. 17, June 14, 2001

Headlines

Politics

·President Nazarbayev holds Foreign Investors' Council

·EBRD President pledges to deepen cooperation with Kazakhstan

·Prime Minister meets OECD head

·Prime Minister meets new US Special Advisor on Caspian Energy Issues

·Kazakhstan Ambassador to the US and IMF Managing Director meet

·Shanghai Five becomes Shanghai Cooperation Organization

·US policies toward Central Asia discussed in the Congress

Economy

·TransNefteGaz to receive grant from US Government

·Filling resumes at CPC Tengiz-Novorossiisk pipeline

·Moody's awards Atyrau region long-term credit rating of 'B1'

·Five-month industrial output up 11.8%

Science

·Kazakhstan scientists create anti-corrosive technology

Vol. 2, No. 16, June 7, 2001

Headlines

Politics

·President Nursultan Nazarbayev appointed Chairman of Interstate Council of Eurasian Economic Community

·Russian President will attend November CICA meeting

·Kazakhstan Ambassador to the United States visits Houston

·OSCE will help Kazakhstan battle terrorism and corruption

·Chevron finances Khabar news for hearing impaired

Economy

·Council of Foreign Investors will meet June 13, 2001

·National Bank cuts refinancing rate to 12.0%

·National Fund continues to grow

·Standard & Poor's awards KazTransOil "BB" long-term rating

·Oil and gas production rises in first five months

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