Kazakhstan, Serbia Sign Multiple Deals to Boost Bilateral Ties

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić have signed a series of agreements in Astana. The deals are aimed at deepening cooperation across multiple sectors, The Caspian Post reports via Kazakh media. Broad Cooperation Across Key Sectors The two leaders attended an exchange ceremony for 10 interdepartmental memorandums, covering areas such as: Healthcare […]

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US Warns Ukraine Over Strikes on Kazakhstan-Linked Oil Routes

The US administration has issued a formal diplomatic warning to Ukraine following drone strikes on Russia’s Black Sea port of Novorossiysk that reportedly affected American economic interests tied to Kazakhstan’s oil exports. Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Olga Stefanishyna confirmed that Kyiv received a demarche from the US Department of State after the attacks, […]

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How Many Kazakh Citizens Are Eligible to Vote in Upcoming Referendum?

The Central Election Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan has finalized the number of citizens eligible to participate in the upcoming referendum on amendments to the Constitution. Based on data provided by regional akimats and the administrations of Astana, Almaty, and Shymkent, a total of 12,461,796 voters have been included on the official lists, The […]

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Kazakh President congratulates Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan has offered his felicitations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, on the occasion of Saudi Founding Day, The Caspian Post reports, citing Akorda. The Head of State emphasized that Saudi […]

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Kazakhstan, UNEP Agree to Deepen Environmental Cooperation

Kazakhstan is stepping up its environmental diplomacy as it prepares to host a major regional summit in Astana this spring. Kazakhstan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Office in Nairobi, Ambassador Barlybay Sadykov, held talks with United Nations Environment Programme Executive Director Inger Andersen, focusing on deepening cooperation ahead of the Regional Environmental Summit scheduled for […]

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Can Pakistan Break the Connectivity Barrier to Central Asia?

In early February, Kazakhstan’s President Kassym Jomart Tokayev conducted the first state visit to Islamabad in 23 years, followed by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Both leaders were awarded Pakistan’s highest civilian honour, the Nishan-e-Pakistan, highlighting the symbolic importance of these engagements. Pakistan’s access to the Indian Ocean has further enhanced its position in Eurasian geoeconomics, […]

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Uzbekistan and Tajikistan Strengthen Parliamentary Relations

Nuriddin Ismoilov, the Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of Uzbekistan’s Oliy Majlis, met with Tajikistan’s Ambassador Nasredin Ismatullo. During the conversation, the parties highly assessed bilateral relations. Expressing gratitude for the sincere and warm reception, the Ambassador noted the effectiveness of the socio-economic reforms and democratic transformations carried out under the leadership of President Shavkat […]

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IMF: Kazakhstan Among World’s Top Economies

Kazakhstan has once again secured its place among the world’s 50 largest economies, according to the latest projections released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF estimates that Kazakhstan’s nominal GDP will reach approximately $320 billion in 2026, keeping it firmly within the global top 50. Notably, Kazakhstan remains the only country in Central […]

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Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan Explore Cultural Cooperation

An exchange of views on the current state and future prospects of cultural ties between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan took place. The discussions were held during a meeting between Gunay Afandiyeva, Deputy Chair of the Culture Committee of Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis, and Bakhodir Akhmedov, First Deputy Minister of Culture of Uzbekistan, The Caspian Post reports, citing […]

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After the Visit of JD Vance, the South Caucasus is Being Rewired

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance’s February 9-11 visit to Armenia and Azerbaijan marked a structural turning point in the South Caucasus. Unlike previous high-level engagements of the United States that generated rhetorical alignment but limited follow-through, this visit embedded the region into long-term American economic, technological, and strategic frameworks. Taking place on the heels of […]

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