AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUNESCO World Heritage: Kazakhstan’s “Rock Mosques and Associated Sacred Sites of Mangystau” is set to be reviewed at the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Busan, with officials noting it would be the first Kazakh national nomination to make the list in 22 years. Chess Leadership: Timur Turlov, head of the Kazakhstan Chess Federation, says he will run for FIDE president ahead of the Sept. 26 election in Samarkand. Oil & Security: Kazakhstan’s oil exports face fresh pressure as drone attacks disrupt Caspian Pipeline Consortium operations, with CPC loadings suspended again after tanker strikes near the Black Sea terminal. Economy & Rates: Kazakhstan’s National Bank cut the base rate from 17% to 16.75% as inflation keeps easing, though it flagged that disinflation momentum needs confirmation. Energy Utilities: A new heating pipeline in Taldykorgan is under overhaul to supply 2,376 apartments, with completion targeted for Sept. 30, 2026. Transport & Trade: Kazakhstan and Czechia discussed expanding transport and logistics cooperation, focusing on the Middle Corridor and port capacity. Sports: Alexander Bublik reached an ATP 250 final in Austria, while Kazakhstan’s chess and biathlon news also drew attention this week.
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