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Kazakhstan bets on global tech investors for AI infrastructure as net FDI tops €130 billion

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Kazakhstan's president talks about the future cooperation with the EU

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is visiting Brussels. His goal: to deepen cooperation between the EU and Kazakhstan. The 73-year-old previously outlined what this might look like in an op-ed for Euronews. We have summarized the key points.

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Euroviews. Kazakhstan and the EU: The next chapter of a strategic partnership

The partnership between Kazakhstan and the EU is more important today than ever before, writes President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in an opinion article for Euronews, identifying three key strategic objectives to build the next chapter of a strategic partnership.

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Largest country in Central Asia approves new constitution

Citizens of Kazakhstan voted for a new constitution. According to preliminary results turnout was over 70% and 90% of votes supported the constitution. The new basic document expands presidential power, introduces post of vice-president and reforms the parliament.

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Serbia seeks to strengthen ties in Central Asia

This week, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić went on a diplomatic offensive to secure trade and investment in the east.

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Kazakhstan to hold referendum on adopting new constitution

The draft of Kazakhstan's new constitution will consolidate the president's powers and introduce a number of additional changes. The referendum on its adoption is set for 15 March.

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Kazakhstan's Tokayev visits Pakistan to deepen strategic partnership

Kazakh president's visit to Islamabad brings major transport, trade and cultural deals as Kazakhstan and Pakistan plan new corridors via the Caspian Sea and Afghanistan.

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Kazakhstan joins Board of Peace as one of 19 founding countries

The board was initially conceived as a mechanism to bring stability to post-war Gaza, but has since morphed into a broader conflict resolution platform.

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UN reform and a €3.5 billion deal: Kazakhstan's president at UNGA

At the UN, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev urged for reform at the Security Council, stronger multilateralism and stronger action on climate change.

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Kazakhstan to change its parliamentary system

The Kazakhstan president proposed to eliminate one of the two chambers. The country will hold a referendum on it in 2027.

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Russia bans Kazakhstan agro-products over BRICS snub

Kazakhstan is observing the BRICS summit with interest but has not decided on joining. Meanwhile, Russia restricts agricultural imports from Kazakhstan, citing safety concerns.

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Euroviews. Middle powers have the power to save multilateralism

Countries like Kazakhstan must step forward together with renewed vigour and assert our role not just as participants but as responsible managers in the global arena, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev writes in a Euronews exclusive.

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Blinken vows support for Central Asian nations against Russian threat

The US Secretary of State, visiting Kazakhstan, is targeting all the former Soviet republics who fear they will be future victims of Russian expansionism

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Kazakhstan's president signs amnesty law following January riots

Around 1,500 people who were arrested during the clashes will now be released and cleared.

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Voters in Kazakhstan overwhelmingly approve constitutional amendments

The vote seemingly aimed to weaken the grip of former strongman Nursultan Nazarbayev.

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Kazakh protesters were tortured after unrest, says Human Rights Watch

Around 10,000 people were detained after widespread anti-government protests last month.

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Kazakh President Tokayev replaces predecessor as ruling party leader

The move comes after nationwide protests against the influence of former Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev.