AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSCO Digital Push: Kazakhstan is in the spotlight as Shanghai Cooperation Organization members highlight digital infrastructure and real-economy tech integration at a Xinjiang forum marking the SCO’s 25th anniversary. Customs Modernisation: A CIS customs chiefs meeting in Kazakhstan focused on faster cooperation, more digital tools, and AI for risk management and inspections to curb smuggling. Critical Minerals Diplomacy: At Astana Mining & Metallurgy, Kazakhstan’s U.S. negotiator urged turning the minerals agenda into real projects, while the U.S. signaled a shift from talks to execution for secure supply chains. Hydrocarbon Licensing: Kazakhstan opened details of its 12th hydrocarbon licensing round—30 subsoil plots across about 53,000 sq km—with an electronic auction set for July 29. Almaty/Regional Human Interest: A Kazakh student’s body was found in Italy; Kazakhstan’s embassy is assisting the family. Public Safety: In Aktobe, two 11-year-old girls helped save a newborn found in a bin bag as police search for the mother.
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