Based on recent developments, including Kazakhstan’s first panda bond issuance, improvements in human capital rankings, expanding agricultural production, and strengthening cooperation with the United States, Qazinform News Agency presents its weekly review of foreign media coverage.
Anadolu Agency: US secretary of state meets Kazakhstan's deputy premier to discuss regional, economic cooperation Anadolu Agency reports that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin to discuss expanding bilateral and regional cooperation.
The talks focused on economic ties, Kazakhstan’s role in regional initiatives, and its participation in the C5+1 platform. U.S. officials also reaffirmed support for Kazakhstan’s sovereignty and strategic partnership. The discussions highlight ongoing efforts to deepen cooperation between the two countries and reinforce Kazakhstan’s role in regional diplomacy and economic engagement.
Daily Sabah: Türkiye aims to advance cooperation, investments with Kazakhstan Daily Sabah reports that Türkiye aims to deepen economic cooperation with Kazakhstan across multiple sectors, including trade, investment, energy and logistics. During a visit to Astana, Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz emphasized that bilateral relations have evolved into a multidimensional partnership supported by strong historical ties.
He noted that trade turnover between the two countries reached $10 billion last year, with a target to increase it to $15 billion. Yılmaz also highlighted the importance of expanding mutual investments and improving logistics and customs processes. In addition, the Middle Corridor was identified as a key route for regional connectivity amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, positioning Kazakhstan and Türkiye at the center of Eurasian trade flows.
South China Morning Post: Kazakh sovereign fund issues Central Asia’s first panda bond in ‘milestone’ sale According to South China Morning Post, Kazakhstan’s sovereign wealth fund Samruk-Kazyna has issued Central Asia’s first yuan-denominated panda bond, raising 3 billion yuan in China’s domestic market.
The three-year bond was priced at a record-low yield of 2.18 percent, reflecting strong confidence among Chinese institutional investors. The move marks Kazakhstan’s first entry into China’s onshore debt market and is seen as a milestone in financial cooperation between the two countries.