AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoParliament Overhaul: Kazakhstan’s new unicameral Qurultay has begun work after the August 23 election under the updated constitutional system, with President Tokayev also naming Aibek Dadebai as Speaker and appointing Erlan Karin as the country’s first vice president. Border Rules: Kazakhstan is rolling out paid electronic QazETA entry permits for Russian citizens from Nov. 30, 2026 (land crossings), with applications due at least 72 hours ahead. Banking Outlook: S&P upgraded its assessment of Kazakhstan’s banking sector risk, citing stronger oversight, tighter controls on retail lending risk, and more robust stress testing. Nomad Games Drama: At the VI World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan dominated the kok-boru final over Kazakhstan 12:0, while the event’s finals drew sold-out crowds and live fan zones across Kyrgyzstan. US Open Spotlight: Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina reached the US Open last 16, and Zheng Qinwen staged a major comeback to advance. Wildlife & Tech: A second Przewalski’s horse foal was born in Kazakhstan, and scientists unveiled drone tech to spread beneficial insects across farms.
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