This week in Astana and beyond, Qazinform News Agency presents a roundup of the top headlines that shaped the past seven days in Kazakhstan. 1. President Tokayev proposes enshrining key SCO principles in UN General Assembly resolution President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed adopting a UN General Assembly resolution that would enshrine key SCO principles such as equality, consensus, shared responsibility, and peaceful cooperation.
He argued that the SCO’s “Shanghai Spirit” could serve as a model for stronger multilateralism and stability in Eurasia. Deputies of the Kazakh Qurultay supported the candidacy of Erlan Karin for the position of Vice President of Kazakhstan. 3. Kazakh President proposes SCO conference on strategic stability President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed an SCO ministerial conference on strategic stability and confidence-building to reduce military risks, prevent an arms race, and avoid dangerous incidents.
He also called for stronger cooperation against terrorism, extremism, separatism, organized crime, drug trafficking, illicit arms, and cyber threats. 4. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev calls Laos President’s first visit to Kazakhstan historic President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith’s first official visit to Kazakhstan historic, highlighting nearly 30 years of diplomatic relations and close international cooperation.
Both leaders expressed interest in expanding bilateral ties, particularly in areas such as energy, agriculture, industry, and tourism. 5. Tazy lookalikes: Sighthound breeds that resemble Kazakhstan’s iconic dog Qazinform takes a look at several sighthound breeds that share the elegant appearance of the Kazakh Tazy.
6. Kazakhstan’s AI University opens with 500 students, supercomputer access Kazakhstan’s Qazaq AI Research University has opened with 500 students, offering intensive AI-focused programs and access to the Alem Cloud supercomputer. The university emphasizes project-based learning, international partnerships, and integration with companies such as Google and Samsung.