AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMiddle Corridor Push: KTZ says it will build its own Caspian fleet—six multi-purpose vessels (up to 537 TEU each) plus plans for a 10-jet cargo airline—to tighten logistics for the Middle Corridor. Investment Shield: Tokayev signed Kazakhstan’s law ratifying an investment protection deal with China, locking in a stronger legal framework for bilateral capital flows. Aviation Links: Kazakhstan plans direct flights from Astana to Tokyo (Q4 2026) and New York (Q2 2027), with FAA Category 1 work underway. Energy & Industry: TotalEnergies confirmed a $1.2bn Mirny wind-plus-battery project in Kazakhstan using Chinese turbines, targeting full power by 2029. Tech & Cities: Kazakhstan showcased AI-driven, human-centered urban development at WUF in Baku, while education reforms aim to better match labor needs. Regional Security: Tokayev hosted Central Asia–China interior ministers to tackle cybercrime, drugs, and extremism. Reputation & Sentiment: A new survey finds 84.4% of Kazakhs say the country is moving in the right direction, and Kazakhstan ranks top in Central Asia on a global reputation index.
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