Central Bank Watch: Kazakhstan’s National Bank cut its base rate to 17% (±1), citing easing inflation and a stronger outlook; it also trimmed its 2026 inflation forecast to 9–11% and lifted GDP growth expectations to 4.5–5.5%. Constitutional Overhaul: President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed constitutional laws that put the new Constitution into practice, including rules on the President, the new Vice President institution, and the Kurultai and its deputies. Governance & Courts: Kazakh lawyers appealed to Tokayev over growing public doubts about court fairness, saying key evidence is ignored and some decisions appear predetermined. Water & Environment: Kazakhstan has sent 6.16 billion cubic meters of water to the Caspian Sea since the start of 2026, while the government pushes water-saving plans under the new Water Code. Business Links: The Kazakhstan–Cyprus Business Forum in Astana, backed by Freedom Holding Corp., focused on trade, logistics, agriculture, IT/AI, fintech, and investment. Aviation Update: Air Astana plans to resume Dubai flights—Almaty from June 20 and Astana from July 10—after Iran airspace closure forces temporary routing via Pakistan. Regional Diplomacy: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he plans a Central Asia visit in the second half of 2026 and a C5+1 meeting.