President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s state-of-the-nation address Kazakhstan’s Current Priorities in a New Historical Cycle has drawn international media attention. In their coverage, foreign media outlets highlighted the key priorities outlined by the Head of State for the country’s further development. These include large-scale infrastructure modernization, strengthening energy security, expanding transport routes, advancing artificial intelligence, and attracting capital.
Thus, Euronews focused on the development of nuclear energy in Kazakhstan. The article highlighted the country’s plans to accelerate the construction of new nuclear power plants, including the possibility of commencing work on the Balkhash plant as early as next year and preparing an agreement on the Moiynkum project. The publication also noted President Tokayev’s proposal to establish a strategic uranium reserve to meet the future needs of the nuclear industry.
Germany’s Deutsche Welle highlighted Kazakhstan’s plans to strengthen its position as a logistics hub in Eurasia. The article takes an in-depth look at the Bakhty-Ayagoz railway and the Aral-Caspian highway projects. Their implementation will increase the capacity of transport corridors and expand freight links between Asia and Europe.
India’s The Economic Times highlighted Kazakhstan’s technological development. The publication notes the country’s drive to move beyond consuming digital technologies and develop its own technological capabilities. Other key priorities include strengthening energy security, curbing inflation and increasing financing into the real economy.
Meanwhile, China’s Xinhua News Agency drew attention to the funding for large-scale infrastructure modernization. Around 6.5 trillion tenge is expected to be allocated from the National Fund for these purposes by the end of 2029, with 1.5 trillion tenge earmarked to launch social projects.
South Korean publication Aju News highlighted the nationwide construction program, which includes the building of hospitals, schools, railways and power plants across the regions. The journalists also focused on the development of social policy in the country. In particular, the outlet reported on a planned 30% increase in the minimum wage, which will affect the incomes of nearly 1.8 million Kazakh citizens.
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