Astana, Feb. 5 -- Kazakhstan is taking steps to enhance the safety and convenience of foreign tourists and has introduced a new initiative to provide every incoming traveller with a special QR code card linked to the SafeTravel.kz platform.

This multilingual online resource offers essential safety information, emergency contacts, as well as travel recommendation.

The Embassy of Kazakhstan in a press release stated, "At a recent expanded government meeting, the Head of State emphasised the strategic importance of tourism development and the creation of favorable conditions for foreign visitors."

It added, "In line with this directive, Kazakhstan's Ministry of Internal Affairs continues to enhance the safety of incoming tourists. Now, ev...