Latest news in Kazakhstan? September 11th, 2026
11-09-2026
- Security Council Reform: President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree approving new regulations for the Security Council and its apparatus, formally expanding its operational scope to cover artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, personal data protection, and economic crime. The Astana Times
- Strategic Energy Talks: Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov held meetings with U.S. Ambassador Julie Stufft to advance the U.S.–Kazakhstan Strategic Energy Partnership, focusing on regional security and export route reliability. Preparations also commenced with Saudi diplomatic representatives regarding broad energy initiatives ahead of the 26th WPC Energy Congress. Trend News Agency+ 1
- Economic Policy Shift: Government economic officials announced strategic plans to gradually reduce the country’s dependence on a bank-centric economy to foster broader capital market participation.
- Infrastructure Development: The government allocated 6.5 billion tenge from state reserves for the first construction phase of a new 35,000-seat, UEFA Category 4 football stadium in Aktobe, targeted for completion in 2028. Trend News Agency
- Severe Weather Warnings: Weather agency Kazhydromet issued alerts across central and southern Kazakhstan for localized thunderstorms, dust storms, and critical wildfire hazards fueled by late-season heatwaves. Kazinform