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Tokayev outlines vision for Kazakhstan’s future in state-of-the-nation address

On September 8, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered his annual state-of-the-nation address, “Kazakhstan in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Key Tasks and Their Solutions through Digital Transformation.” The head of state presented an ambitious program of reform centered on digital transformation, investment modernization, global connectivity, and institutional renewal. Tokayev announced the creation of a new Ministry of Artificial

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Geo Politics UZB

Presidents of Uzbekistan and U.S. discuss expanding strategic partnership

On September 5, a telephone conversation was held between the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the United States of America Donald Trump. Practical aspects of further strengthening Uzbek-American relations of strategic partnership and expanding mutually beneficial cooperation were reviewed in detail, according to the press service of the Uzbek president. President Trump

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Geo Politics UZB

U.S. Special Envoy for Global Partnerships visits Uzbekistan

U.S. Special Envoy for Global Partnerships Ambassador Paolo Zampolli carried out a full slate of high-level meetings in Tashkent during his August 28–September 1 visit to Uzbekistan.  On August 28, Ambassador Zampolli was received by President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.  Ambassador Zampolli conveyed President Donald J. Trump’s sincere greetings and warm congratulations on

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Geo Politics UZB

Uzbekistan president identifies priorities of deepening SCO cooperation

On September 1, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in a regular meeting of the Council of heads of member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization held in Tianjin, China. The event, chaired by President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping, was also attended by President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko, Prime Minister

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Kazakhstan-China relations are ‘at their best in history’

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Tianjin, north China, on August 30, ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025, as well as commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, Xinhua reported. Xi

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Prominent lawyer proposes new Constitution for New Kazakhstan

Zhumageldy Elyubaev, a prominent lawyer in Kazakhstan, professor of the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, member of the Kazakhstan Bar Association, and president of the Kazakhstan Association of Oil and Gas Industry Lawyers, has written a draft of a new Constitution for Kazakhstan, Orda.kz reported. On his Facebook page, Elyubaev said that writing a new, third

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President of Kazakhstan and King of Jordan attend Kazakhstan–Jordan Business Forum

The Kazakhstan–Jordan Business Forum was held in the capital of Kazakhstan on August 27 with the participation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan. The event, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan together with Kazakh Invest national company and Jordanian partners, served as a platform to discuss prospects for

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King of Jordan visits Uzbekistan

On August 26 in Samarkand, negotiations were held between the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The leaders discussed issues of further developing political dialogue and cultural-humanitarian exchanges, as well as expanding trade, economic and investment cooperation. It was noted that the first-ever

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Kazakhstan and Japan intend to strengthen strategic partnership

On August 25, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu held a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Takeshi Iwaya, who arrived in Astana on his first official visit. The parties reaffirmed the high level of the expanded strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and Japan. Minister Nurtleu emphasized the

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Leaders of Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan forge trilateral cooperation

On August 22, a trilateral meeting of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev was held in the Avaza National Tourist Zone in Turkmenistan. Berdimuhamedov emphasized that at present Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan demonstrate a

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Geo Politics KG KZ

Kazakhstan president visits Kyrgyzstan to cement ties

On August 22 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov and Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev chaired the 7th meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. At the start of the meeting, Tokayev noted that Kazakhs and Kyrgyz are fraternal peoples linked by a common history and destiny. “Today, relations between the two peoples

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Geo Politics KG

UK targets Kyrgyz bank, cryptocurrency exchanges for alleged role in sanctions circumvention by Russia

On August 20, the UK government announced a crackdown on Russia’s attempts to avoid western sanctions by exploiting Kyrgyzstan’s financial systems and crypto networks.  According to the UK government, “with sanctions continuing to bite, Russia has turned to the Kyrgyz financial sector to channel money through opaque financial networks, including through the use of cryptocurrencies.

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Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan reaffirm strategic partnership

On August 18 in Astana, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received Tanzila Narbayeva, the Chairperson of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis (parliament) of Uzbekistan. They discussed current issues of the Kazakh-Uzbek strategic partnership and alliance in the context of the development of inter-parliamentary relations. The Kazakh president noted that Narbayeva’s visit to Astana is a

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Geo Politics KG RU

Kyrgyzstan and Russia reaffirm commitment to deepening cooperation

On August 14, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin met with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov as part of his official visit to Kyrgyzstan. Japarov confirmed Kyrgyzstan’s steadfast commitment to deepening, expanding, and diversifying its multifaceted cooperation with the Russian Federation across all areas. “Our active collaboration continues within regional integration frameworks, primarily the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), CIS, CSTO,

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Turkmenistan hosts UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries

On August 5, the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries opened in Awaza, Turkmenistan, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders under the theme “Driving Progress through Partnerships”. This landmark event aims to address the unique challenges faced by the world’s 32 landlocked developing countries (LLDCs), home to over 600 million people, and accelerate

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Eurasia Geo Politics KZ

UN Centre for SDGs for Central Asia and Afghanistan established in Almaty

On August 3 in Almaty, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres took part in the signing ceremony of the Host Country Agreement between the Government of Kazakhstan and the United Nations concerning the establishment of the UN Regional Centre for the Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Kazakhstan.

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Kazakhstan president visits Turkey to strengthen partnership

On July 29, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held talks in Ankara to discuss prospects for further development of the strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and Turkey. Tokayev and Erdogan chaired the 5th meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council of Kazakhstan and Turkey. The meeting discussed issues of expanding bilateral

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Geo Politics TJK

President of Mongolia visits Tajikistan

The President of Mongolia, Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, arrived on a state visit to Tajikistan. On July 24, the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon welcomed the President of Mongolia and the official delegation of this country and expressed confidence that today’s fruitful exchange of views will give a positive impetus to the process of strengthening and expanding

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Geo Politics TJK

Tajikistan and EU initial Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement

The European Union and Tajikistan on July 18 initialed an Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA), marking a significant step forward in deepening bilateral relations and strengthening long-term cooperation, the Delegation of the European Union to Tajikistan reported. The EPCA represents a modern and ambitious framework for EU–Tajikistan relations, reflecting shared values and interests in areas

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Kazakhstan vs Uzbekistan: which country will become the economic leader in Central Asia?

Recently, Uzbek economist Behzod Khoshimov stated that it will take Uzbekistan 30 years to catch up with Kazakhstan in terms of economic development. In the article below, Ulysmedia.kz tried to understand whether Khoshimov is right and why this old rivalry still determines the region’s development. The rivalry between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan began during the Soviet

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