AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoKazakhstan-EU Push: Kazakhstan’s Brussels “yurt” diplomacy is paying off after Tokayev’s visit delivered 30 business deals worth about €10bn, with the EU pointing to growing cooperation across transport, critical raw materials, digitalization and people-to-people ties. Constitution & Governance: Constitutional reform records—thousands of submissions and meeting materials—were handed to the Presidential Archive, while Tokayev urged stronger culture, information and social policies. Digital Services: Astana opened a new “Smart Point” government service office with AI help and 24/7 document pickup. AI for Consumers: Kaspi.kz rolled out “Kasper,” an AI assistant in Kaspi Shop to help shoppers describe needs in plain language. Sports & Education: Kazakhstan launched a new national sports university training esports and sports medicine specialists. Energy & Industry Finance: EBRD backed the Ertis POX gold processing project with up to $300m, and Kazakhstan also discussed expanding tech investment beyond resources. International Links: Kazakhstan and Norway held foreign ministry consultations; Azerbaijan Airlines added direct flights to Atyrau and Aktobe. Cybersecurity: New malware campaigns targeting Russia, Brazil and Kazakhstan were flagged by Kaspersky, alongside a macOS “PamStealer” scam. Politics Ahead of Kurultai: A 30% inclusion rule for women, youth and people with disabilities is set to shape Kurultai candidate lists.
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