AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBelgium Ties: King Philippe and Queen Mathilde’s state visit brought new focus to trade, education and technology. Kazakhstan says Belgium has invested more than $15 billion since 2005; 12 higher-education agreements are expected, including work on AI and rare-metal processing. Digital Resilience: Strikes on Russian Yandex data centres disrupted services in Kazakhstan and other countries, highlighting the risks of relying on infrastructure beyond its borders. Citizen Advisory: Kazakhstan urged nationals in Saudi Arabia to avoid airports unless necessary, monitor local guidance and postpone non-essential travel amid attacks on civilian infrastructure. Reserves: The National Bank plans to reduce gold’s share of its reserves from 78% to 75% by year-end, citing higher U.S. Treasury yields and the need to diversify. Transport: A weekly Dubai–Almaty cargo service has launched, while Air Astana plans new direct flights to Oman’s Salalah from Almaty and Astana later this month. Local Politics: Tokayev has consulted on the possible early dissolution of maslikhats, Kazakhstan’s local representative bodies.
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