AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTrans-Caspian Connectivity: Kazakhstan says the offshore stage of the Trans-Caspian fiber-optic line is complete, with the submarine cable from Aktau to Sumgayit brought ashore and onshore work plus testing set to finish this autumn, aiming to link Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan with a faster Asia-Europe data corridor. Energy & Trade Security: Chevron downplays fears of a long Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) shutdown despite disruptions tied to Ukrainian drone attacks near the Novorossiysk terminal, as oil flows and regional logistics stay under pressure. Digital Life in the Regions: Kazakhtelecom has launched a facial-ID smart home pilot in Petropavlovsk, letting 210 households enter buildings without badges via digital intercoms and remote smartphone control. AI in Astana: Astana hosts the 3rd International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence, with 500+ students from 106 countries competing under UNESCO patronage. Economy & Investment: Kazakhstan plans an electronic auction for 24 oil and gas blocks, while also touting its top Central Asia ranking in the 2026 Legatum Prosperity Index. Transit Boost: Kuryk Port reports faster ferry processing after bridge modernization, cutting rail-ferry turnaround from 18 to 12 hours. Diplomacy: Tokayev and Armenia’s Pashinyan discussed expanding bilateral cooperation and Tokayev accepted an Armenia visit invitation. Sports & Culture: PSG opens its Kazakhstan academy in Astana for September, and Kazakhstan’s chess and swimming teams keep racking up international results.
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