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  • To highlight Martin Luther King’s Jr. Legacy, the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Astana is pleased to announce an on-line contest. This contest offers the young students of Kazakhstan the opportunity to learn about and expand their understanding of Civil Rights in the United States through learning and engagement activities.

    “Civil Rights in the U.S.” Contest

    To highlight Martin Luther King’s Jr. Legacy, the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Astana is pleased to announce an on-line contest.

  • Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan swears in Secretary of State John Kerry on February 1, 2013 in the Foreign Relations Committee Room in the Capitol. They were joined by his wife Teresa, daughter Vanessa, brother Cameron, and his Senate staff. (State Dept image)

    Secretary of State John Kerry

    Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan swears in Secretary of State John Kerry on February 1, 2013 in the Foreign Relations Committee Room in the Capitol.

  • Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts administers the oath of office to President Barack Obama during the Inaugural swearing-in ceremony at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Sonya N. Hebert)

    President Obama's Inaugural Address

    Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts administers the oath of office to President Barack Obama during the Inaugural swearing-in ceremony at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 2013.

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  • Ambassador meets with KIMEP students (U.S. Embassy, Astana photo)

    KIMEP students at U.S. Embassy

    On December 12th, 2012 Ambassador Fairfax welcomed 27 KIMEP students to the U.S. Embassy in Astana.

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  • President Obama delivers the 2013 State of the Union address to Congress and the nation.
    President Obama's 2013 State of the Union Address

    THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, fellow citizens: Fifty-one years ago, John F. Kennedy declared to this chamber that “the Constitution makes us not rivals for power but partners for progress.” (Applause.) “It is my task,” he said, “to report the State of the Union -- to improve it is the task of us all.” ..  Video »

  • Statement by the President on North Korean Announcement of Nuclear Test
    Statement by the President on North Korean Announcement of Nuclear Test

    North Korea announced today that it conducted a third nuclear test. This is a highly provocative act that, following its December 12 ballistic missile launch, undermines regional stability, violates North Korea’s obligations under numerous United Nations Security Council resolutions, contravenes its commitments under the September 19, 2005 Joint Statement of the Six-Party Talks .. 

  • To highlight Martin Luther King’s Jr. Legacy, the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Astana is pleased to announce an on-line contest. This contest offers the young students of Kazakhstan the opportunity to learn about and expand their understanding of Civil Rights in the United States through learning and engagement activities.
    “Civil Rights in the U.S.” Contest

    To highlight Martin Luther King’s Jr. Legacy, the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Astana is pleased to announce an on-line contest. This contest offers the young students of Kazakhstan the opportunity to learn about and expand their understanding of Civil Rights in the United States through learning and engagement activities.  

  • Secretary of State John Kerry (State Department photo)
    Secretary of State John Kerry

    Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan swears in Secretary of State John Kerry on February 1, 2013 in the Foreign Relations Committee Room in the Capitol. They were joined by his wife Teresa, daughter Vanessa, brother Cameron, and his Senate staff. (State Dept image) 

  • Three Agencies in Kazakhstan Build Capacity through Cooperative Efforts with the US

    U.S. Department of Defense Counter-narcotics Program (CN Program) supported by U.S. Central Command for Kazakhstan and managed by the Counter-narcotics Section of the Office of Military Cooperation at the U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan has funded and provided the following assistance to the Government of Kazakhstan agencies in 2012 .. 

  • Fulbright Foreign Student Program (2014 - 2015 Academic Year)
    Fulbright Foreign Student Program (2014 - 2015 Academic Year)

    As part of the range of Fulbright programs, the Fulbright Foreign Student program offers graduate students and young professionals the opportunity to study in the United States, thereby earning a master’s degree.  

  • Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts administers the oath of office to President Barack Obama during the Inaugural swearing-in ceremony at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Sonya N. Hebert)
    Inaugural Address by President Barack Obama

    THE PRESIDENT: Vice President Biden, Mr. Chief Justice, members of the United States Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow citizens: Each time we gather to inaugurate a President we bear witness to the enduring strength of our Constitution. We affirm the promise of our democracy ..  Video »

  • EXBS and the Customs Control Committee of the Ministry of Finance sign Memorandum of Understanding
    EXBS and the Customs Control Committee of the Ministry of Finance sign Memorandum of Understanding

    On December 27, 2012, the U.S. Embassy’s Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) office and the Republic of Kazakhstan’s Customs Control Committee of the Ministry of Finance signed a memorandum of understanding to provide technical assistance for the construction of a training-methodological center in Kazakhstan ..  

  • U.S. Mission To Kazakhstan Celebrates 19 Years of Cooperative Non-Proliferation under the Nunn-Lugar Agreement with the Government of Kazakhstan
    Embassy Statement

    U.S. Mission To Kazakhstan Celebrates 19 Years of Cooperative Non-Proliferation under the Nunn-Lugar Agreement with the Government of Kazakhstan 

  • Statement by Secretary Clinton: Kazakhstan’s Independence Day
    Statement by Secretary Clinton: Kazakhstan’s Independence Day

    On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Kazakhstan as you celebrate your Independence Day this December 16. The United States was the first country in the world to recognize Kazakhstan's independence in 1991, so this December also marks 21 years of U.S.-Kazakhstani relations .. 

News from Consular Section

  • Important Notice for Diversity Visa (DV) 2012 Entrants

    Successful entrants are encouraged to send in their required documents to the Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) immediately, so that an interview appointment at the appropriate U.S. Embassy or consulate can be scheduled before the program ends. In order for an appointment to be scheduled with either a U.S. Embassy or Consulate, entrants must first submit the Form DSP-122 and Form DS-230 to KCC ..  

State of the Union Address

  • President Obama will deliver the annual State of the Union address at the House Chamber of the U.S. Congress on Tuesday, February 12 at 21:00 EST (Wednesday, February 13 at 02:00 UTC). Join us for a live webcast of this important speech as he outlines key priorities to a joint session of the 113th Congress. Watch and discuss President Obama’s achievements over the past year as well as his vision for America in 2013!

RELO Astana Contest

  • Kazakhstani Teacher of the Month
    Kazakhstani Teacher of the Month

    The Regional English Language Office (RELO) in Kazakhstan seeks nominations to recognize outstanding English language educators for the 2012-2013 academic year. Nominees will be honored on the RELO homepage and at the 2013 Kazakh Teachers of English Association (KazTEA) conference.  Read more.. (PDF, 279KB)

Contracting Opportunities

  • Central Asian States Contracting Opportunities with the U.S.

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