EU-Kazakhstan Talks in Brussels: President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met EU leaders António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen, with both sides pledging to deepen cooperation on trade, energy, connectivity, critical raw materials and digitalization, including progress on the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor and aviation/visa steps. Middle Corridor Deals: Kazakhstan and European partners unveiled a $462m package of transport agreements aimed at boosting capacity, modernizing rail/ports/terminals and digitalizing logistics. AI & Science Cooperation: Kazakhstan and Belgium signed AI, science and space technology agreements, including a memorandum linking KU Leuven and an East Kazakhstan technical university to use AI for sustainable metals and critical raw materials. China-Kazakhstan Trade Push: In Dalian, PM Olzhas Bektenov met China’s Li Qiang as bilateral trade topped $48bn by end-2025, with focus on agro-industry, energy/minerals and transport/logistics. Kyrgyz-Kazakh Border Plan: Kyrgyzstan proposed a land exchange with Kazakhstan to build a 150km paid highway near Tokmok, while also confirming border village transfers tied to citizenship and road improvements. Almaty Mobility Upgrade: Green SM launched an all-electric ride-hailing service in Almaty with VinFast vehicles, marking its first Central Asia presence. Caspian Conservation: Kazakhstan released over 1m juvenile sturgeon into the Ural River as part of Caspian Sea biodiversity restoration.