Kazakhstan Politics: President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed constitutional laws that put a new governance framework into force, including a law on the President and Vice President, rules for the Kurultai and its deputies, and the Kazakhstan People’s Council. Central Asia Environment: Kyrgyzstan says Central Asian states agreed to boost cooperation on snow leopard conservation and mountain ecosystem resilience, with a regional push for GEF-9 biodiversity funding. Ukraine Return Path: Ukraine is piloting a simpler way for young people born after Aug. 24, 1991, from temporarily occupied territories to get identity certificates via designated diplomatic missions abroad, including in Kazakhstan. SCO Security: Pakistan urged SCO members in Bishkek to intensify work against terrorism, cybercrime and drugs, calling for intelligence sharing and action against online extremism. Regional Finance: Kazakhstan’s National Bank cut its base rate to 17% as inflation eases and growth outlook strengthens. Kazakhstan-Cyprus Ties: Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides visited Kazakhstan as Astana’s Cyprus embassy opened, with direct flights and a business forum highlighting e-gov and finance cooperation. Sports (Kazakhstan in focus): Kazakhstan is listed among teams in the AVC Women’s Nations Cup and will face Vietnam in Pool B; meanwhile, Kazakhstan’s base-rate move and regional deals are set against a busy week of Central Asian diplomacy.