AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBRICS Diplomacy in Focus: Kazakhstan’s President Tokayev used the BRICS+ stage to call for deeper cooperation on trade, AI and critical minerals as the New Delhi Declaration wrapped up and leaders departed New Delhi after a packed schedule of bilateral meetings. Payments & Trade Tech: Kazakhstan plans QR-code cross-border payments with China by end-2026, aiming to expand yuan use beyond trade into everyday spending. Health & Industry: Kazakhstan and South Korea moved toward joint pharmaceutical production, including localization, technology transfer, clinical trials and potential joint facilities. Security Drills: CSTO exercises “Rubezh-2026” kicked off in Kazakhstan with troops from Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Tajikistan practicing joint operations against illegal armed groups. Water Planning: Kazakhstan is strengthening water security with eight basin plans under its new Water Code to modernize water management and reduce drought and flood risks. Sports Spotlight: Elena Rybakina became WTA world No. 1 after winning the 2026 US Open, beating Aryna Sabalenka in the final. Safety Incident: Rescuers in Pavlodar region are searching after an aluminum boat capsized on the Irtysh River, with one man missing.
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