Kazakhstan–Germany diplomacy: President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Berlin, calling Germany a key strategic partner and highlighting growing trade (4.5bn USD in 2025) and investment ties; talks also covered industrial cooperation, logistics and digital projects, with Germany pledging stronger support for Ukraine through winter. Rail and logistics push: Tokayev praised Deutsche Bahn’s role in Kazakhstan’s rail modernization, while both sides discussed freight container services and Middle Corridor infrastructure. Industrial deals: Kazakhstan and Germany moved toward joint metal processing and broader industrial/critical-minerals cooperation, with Tokayev urging deeper localization of German supply chains. Public backing for defense reforms: A survey says over 85% of Kazakhstanis support Tokayev’s military reform and a Defense Ministry audit. Healthcare tech in Almaty: Almaty Cancer Center performed robot-assisted stomach surgery using precision navigation to speed recovery. Economy watch: Moody’s kept Kazakhstan’s Baa1 rating with a stable outlook, citing non-oil growth and fiscal buffers. Education demand: Applications from Kazakhstan to study in Malaysia rose 45% amid new higher-education cooperation efforts.