AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSCO Connectivity Push: President Tokayev used the Bishkek SCO summit to call for a modern Eurasian transport-and-logistics framework, including digital customs, mutual recognition of e-docs, and “green corridors,” plus an SCO transport connectivity strategy to 2035 and a unified digital transit platform. Trade & Finance Momentum: Tokayev said SCO trade is nearing $1tn and backed a broad trade-investment space with fewer barriers, pilot industrial consortiums, and transborder trade zones; he also supported creating an SCO Development Bank and floated Kazakhstan as a possible HQ host. Kazakhstan-Russia Angle: Tokayev met Putin on SCO sidelines, with both sides stressing improving Kazakhstan–Russia trade ties. Political System Update: Kazakhstan’s Aug. 23 parliamentary vote marked the first election of the new Kurultai under the 2026 constitution, with Adilet winning 110 seats. Payments Tax Reform: Kazakhstan is considering exempting VAT on servicing QR payments and other cashless transfers (including digital tenge), to match how people actually pay. Media & Business: The Kazakh outlet Orda shut down for lack of funding, while Kazinform and Albania’s agency opened a new communications channel.
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