Al Jazeera to Establish Correspondent Office in Kazakhstan

The potential opening of an Al Jazeera correspondent office in Kazakhstan was a key topic of discussion during a meeting in Astana on April 15 between the President’s Press Secretary Ruslan Zheldibay, Al Jazeera Media Institute Director Eman Al Amri, and Managing Director Issa Ali.

In his Telegram channel, Zheldibay said the new office will enhance reporting from Kazakhstan and all of Central Asia, The Caspian Post reports citing The Astana Times.

The Presidential TV and Radio Broadcasting Complex signed a memorandum of cooperation with Al Jazeera during President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s visit to Qatar last year.

Ruslan Zheldibay with Al Jazeera management. Photo credit: Zheldibay’s Telegram channel

At the meeting, Zheldibay discussed plans to train journalists and create a documentary series on Kazakhstan’s history, nature, and development.

With Ding Yong, a deputy editor-in-chief of China’s CGTN, Zheldibay reviewed wide coverage of friendly relations and the dynamics of the strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and China. A joint TV project was proposed to be launched for a more active cultural exchange between the countries.

The meetings took place ahead of the Central Asian Media Forum.