WASHINGTON – Askhat Daulbayev, Kazakhstan’s Prosecutor General, told the White House Summit on Countering Violent Extremism on Feb. 19 that Astana is ready to host a regional follow-up summit later this year. Source: http://www.astanatimes.com

One of the men was arrested early Wednesday at Kennedy International Airport, bound for Syria, the authorities said; at least two men threatened to carry out attacks in the United States. Source: http://www.nytimes.com

During the plenary session Majilis approved the draft law “On ratification of the Agreement on cooperation in the field of integrated currency market of the CIS member states”, BNews Source: bnews.kz

Almagul Menlibayeva, famous contemporary artist from Kazakhstan, whose artwork focuses on the history and cultures of Central Asia, will be taking part in one of the oldest and most significant international contemporary art events of the year, the… Source: http://www.astanatimes.com

Kazakhstan’s currently stagnant oil production is forecast to rise from 2017 after the Central Asian nation’s huge Kashagan oilfield restarts output and the Source: caspianbarrel.org

Key Points Shipyard to launch fifth Project 0300 Bars-class patrol vessel for the coastguard in April 2016. Build work to start on a new navy Project 250 missile patrol boat in 2015. Source: http://www.janes.com

Secretary of the Communist Party of Kazakhstan Zhambyl Akhmetbekov says that his party supports the idea of holding presidential election in Kazakhstan early. Source: en.tengrinews.kz

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On March 2, Kazakhstan will celebrate the 23rd anniversary of its acceptance as a full member of the United Nations. Source: http://www.astanatimes.com

The Senate has requested the Constitutional Council of Kazakhstan to provide an official interpretation of the Article 41 of the Constitution on early presidential elections. Source: en.tengrinews.kz