AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoQurultay Countdown: Kazakhstan’s Central Election Commission says international observers are gearing up for the Aug. 23 Qurultay vote, with CIS IPA election monitors meeting CEC officials and discussing election-legislation changes and access for voters with disabilities. Food Security Push: The government says Kazakhstan is self-sufficient in most staple foods—over 100% for items like sunflower oil, flour, rice, meat and lamb—and is working to close remaining gaps such as poultry meat and dairy. Trade & Retail Expansion: Kazakhstan plans new support to get domestically made goods onto major foreign retail chains, citing a 14.5% jump in non-resource exports in early 2026 and rising shares of higher-processed products. Digital Connectivity: Trans-Caspian fiber work is moving ahead as a subsea cable ship begins laying the Azerbaijan–Kazakhstan segment, targeting commissioning by end-2026. Wildberries Fallout: Kazakhstan’s Trade Ministry denies plans for new Wildberries warehouses, after reports and regional fallout tied to strikes and logistics shifts. Regional Diplomacy: Tokayev and Armenia’s Pashinyan discussed bilateral cooperation and agreed on an official visit, while Kazakhstan–China talks covered the regional agenda.
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