AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoKurultai & Politics: Kazakhstan has elected its first single-chamber Kurultai under the new constitution, with the pro-presidential Adilet party winning 110 seats and turnout reported around 74%, while opposition and independents were not allowed to run. Economy Forecast: The government approved a 2027–2029 outlook and draft budget projecting average real GDP growth above 5%, driven mainly by non-oil sectors like manufacturing, construction, transport and agriculture. Energy & Trade: Kazakhstan is cutting its 2026 oil output target after CPC disruptions and is also moving to refine more oil at home, including processing Russian crude and supplying fuel back amid refinery outages in Russia. Migration Rules: Kyrgyz citizens currently do not need QazETA pre-entry approval to enter Kazakhstan, after Kyrgyz officials raised concerns over Kazakhstan’s planned digital entry-permit rollout. Air Connectivity: Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia agreed to raise permitted flights to 70 per week, with plans for direct Astana–Riyadh services. Green Transport: Astana opened CIS’s first solar-powered off-grid EV charging station, aiming to expand similar infrastructure nationwide. Regional Environment: A UN report warns Central Asia has degraded over 80 million hectares, threatening food security and livelihoods.
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