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Kazakhstan has appointed Myrzakhmetov as its new defense minister. The appointment places him in charge of the Central Asian nation's armed forces at a time when regional security remains a key concern for the government in Astana. The move comes through an official government announcement, though details about the reasons for the change in leadership at the Defense Ministry have not been elaborated in initial reporting.
- 2Kazakhstan echoes India's push to end wars through diplomacy▼Kazakhstan echoes Indian approach to end wars through diplomacy
Kazakhstan has voiced support for an Indian approach that favours ending conflicts through diplomacy rather than force. The alignment highlights growing interest among Central Asian and South Asian states in dialogue-based conflict resolution, with the Economic Times reporting that Astana is echoing New Delhi's calls to settle disputes at the negotiating table instead of on the battlefield.
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Central Asian countries are holding discussions on establishing shared rules for the digital economy and artificial intelligence across the region. The talks, reported by Kazakhstan-based outlet the Astana Times, point to growing interest in coordinating technology policy among neighbouring states rather than regulating digital markets and AI individually. Details on specific proposals, participating governments, or timelines have not yet been made public.