AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoKazakhstan–EU Visa Deal: Kazakhstan and the EU have finished expert-level talks on draft Visa Facilitation and Readmission agreements. Both sides now need domestic procedures before signing, with the aim of speeding up visas, easing paperwork, and boosting business, education, science, culture and humanitarian contacts. Energy Pressure From War: Kazakhstan cut output at the Karachaganak oil-and-gas field after Ukraine struck a nearby Russian gas processing plant, reducing crude production from 34,000 to 25,000 tons per day while saying domestic gas supplies remain stable. Fuel Supply Watch: As Russia faces a deeper refining squeeze, reports say it is discussing importing about 50,000 tons of AI-92 gasoline from Kazakhstan, though Astana says it has not received an official request. Trade Push: Kazakhstan and China are targeting nearly double trade toward $100 billion, citing record turnover and plans to accelerate a 2027–2030 roadmap. New Data Centers: Kazakhstan plans a major data processing center in Ekibastuz, with a first 125 MW facility expected in 2027. Politics Ahead of Kurultai: Parliament’s final budget debate before the new Kurultai system highlights the political reset as Kazakhstan prepares for August elections.
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