AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCaspian Environment: Twelve dead Caspian seals were reported along a 2.5–3-kilometre stretch of Mangistau shoreline. Officials have sent specialists to investigate; the endangered seals have been washing up on the coast in recent years. Economy: Kazakhstan’s GDP grew 4.1% year on year in the first half of 2026. Almaty contributed the most to growth, while Ulytau recorded the fastest regional expansion at 15.3%. Belgium Ties: King Philippe and Queen Mathilde visited Astana as Kazakhstan and Belgium agreed on a cooperation roadmap for 2027–2029. Tokayev said Belgium has invested more than $15 billion in Kazakhstan since 2005. Trade and Transport: Grain exports face fresh rail bottlenecks. More than 10,000 wagons have accumulated at Saryagash, while Russian rail capacity constraints are also disrupting Kazakh shipments to the EU.
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