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Kazakhstan on July 1 began operating under a new constitution, which President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev described as a 'major overhaul' of the state. The constitutional changes, which were approved in a referendum, restructure the country's political system and limit presidential powers. A decree also set parliamentary elections for August 23, with the new unicameral legislature, the Kurultai, replacing the former bicameral parliament.
Kyrgyzstan is negotiating fuel supplies with Russia due to domestic shortages, while also strengthening strategic ties with Türkiye, with a focus on trade and transit.
The UAE and Kazakhstan are advancing cooperation on water security, shifting from global advocacy to regional collaboration.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary