24.08.2026, 10:39

Tokayev urges Kazakhs to tone down embraces, kisses in public greetings

ASTANA. Aug 23 (Interfax-Kazakhstan) - President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has called on Kazakhs to return to traditional customs when greeting one another, urging against excessive hugging and kissing in public.

To read the full news articles, Subscribe.

05:34PM
Central Bank of Uzbekistan plans transition to external management of international reserves

05:13PM
Belarus, Russia, Kazakhstan sign tourist safety agreement

05:09PM
Ankara grants Kazakh carriers permission for transit cargo from Turkish seaports

05:05PM
Bilateral trade between Tajikistan, China jumps 46% to $2.9 bln in 2025

04:12PM
Table tennis world championship to be held in Astana in 2027

04:06PM
AVERAGE WEIGHTED RATE ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 IS 446.56 TENGE FOR $1

03:20PM
China's HNAC Technology planning to implement energy projects in Tashkent Region, Uzbekistan

03:19PM
Ambassadors of eight countries present credentials to Kazakh president

01:22PM
Russia's GDP growth will be within 1% in 2026, inflation 'under control' and gradually decreasing - Putin

11:41AM
Summer 2026 was Kazakhstan's hottest on record - weather service

10:47AM
Russia extradites synthetic drug ring suspect to Kazakhstan

10:42AM
Kazakhstan in for a mild October as forecasters predict above-normal temperatures

10:38AM
Kazakh foreign minister, Russian ambassador discuss bilateral ties, global agenda

10:35AM
Tokayev reappoints constitutional court, election commission and audit chamber chiefs

10:25AM
Kazakhstan sees room to boost Italy exports by $307.5 million

Press center

https://press.interfax.kz

WE EXPECT A SURGE IN INFLATION IN EARLY 2026 DUE TO TAX REFORM, BUT IT WILL BE ABSORBED BY YEAR-END

KAZAKHSTAN TO ACHIEVE FULL DAIRY SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY 2027, BUT IMPORTS STILL NEEDED

KAZAKHSTAN CAN BECOME A REGIONAL LEADER IN MINERAL EXPLORATION

COUNTRIES TRYING TO BE FRIENDLY WITH EVERYONE CAN BENEFIT AND BECOME MORE ATTRACTIVE FOR INVESTMENT

Tokayev urges Kazakhs to tone down embraces, kisses in public greetings

Press center